Newspaper Page Text
BARNES EIBEL SUIT AGAINST ROOSEVELT WILL BEGIN TODAY Believed Politics Will Enter Case When Talesmen Are Called Up For Exam ination For Fitness | BARNES’ COUNSEL MAKES STATEMENT Says There Is No Political Signifi cance Attached to Suit—Roose velt and Barnes Ride Same Train to Syracuse Syracuse, April 18.—The trial of Wil liam Barnes’ $50,000 damage ouit against Theodore Roosevelt for alleged libel, will begin in the supreme court here tomorrow. Attorneys spent today putting the final touches on their cases. Politics will undobutedly enter the case when the talesmen are called for examination. And, when the taking of testimony begins, there will be inau gurated what may, if the court per mits, develop into a rehearsal of cer tain instances which have occupied the attention of politicians and others dur ing the past 10 years or so. The suit, trial of which was moved to Onondaga county from Albany on a change of venue, is based on a state ment issued by Colonel Roosevejt lur ing the campaign last summer of Har vey D. HInman for the republican nom ination for governor. In that state ment Colonel Roosevelt referred to Mr. Barnes as controlling, with Charles R Murphy of Tammany Hall, the "all powerful, invisible government respon sible for the maladministration and < orruption in public offices of the state." The statement also contained other references to Mr. Barnes as a "boss." No Malice Meant In his answer to the complaint. Col onel Roosevelt denied that by giving out the statement he did that Mi. Barnes was damaged to the extent of $(50,000 or any other sura. He says fur ther that his motive in saying the things he did say was "in an endeavor as a citizen to advance the cause of good, honest and efficient government in tills state, and without any malice « xpressed or implied toward either the plaintiff or any other person." The colonel’s answer cites instances of what he alleges proves collusion between Mr. Barnes and Charles R Murphy. He also discusses at sonic length state contracts let to publish ing and printing concerns in Albany with which Mr. Barnes is connect ;d. In discussing the Albany Lincoln league, which Colonel Roosevelt says Is composed mainly of republican of fice holders, Colonel Roosevelt asserts that the members pay in as dues ihrde per cent of their salaries and that these funds arc used for the benefit of the republican organization and others. The answer discusses all political up heavals during the past 10 years. Contendents Reach Syracuse Colonel Roosevelt and Mr. Barnes arrived here late tonight aboard the same train. Passengers on the train said that when Air. Barnes boarded a car and discovered that Colonel Roosevelt was occupying its stateroom, he quickly went into the next car, where lie found a seat. Attorneys were with both Mr Barnes and Colonel Roosevelt. When the train arrived here, Mr. Bai nes quickly alighted and was driven off to his hotel. Colonel Rbosevelt. however, stood on the platform for some time, chatting with friends who had cheered him. He posed for photo lographers and said that he would not discuss the case until its conclusion. Then be went to the home of Horace S. Wilkinson, where he will be a guest while in Syracuse. Ivins Makes Statement Among the attorneys with Air Barnes was William M. Ivins, chief if counsel. He gave out the following statement; “1 notice in today’s newspapers that < onsiderable space is given to the ques tion of the political significance of the action of All. Barnes against Mr. Roosevelt. Heretofore 1 have declined to talk about the suit, believing that the place to state and try the issues involved was in the court room and not in the press. But 1 believe it m.v duty to my client to say this suit is not a political one, and is quite without political significance, so far as either he or I can see. "The case is a simple one between man and man, .iust like any other where a plaintiff claims that he has been rolled of his property and of hi 4 right. Unless men, who are treated lawlessly appeal to the law and ap ply the law' we should have no law at all. The fact is that the very exis tence or law depends upon the deter mination of each individual to maintain his rights and property when wilfully, wantonly, and ruthler-ly attacked. U is quite different to the good citizen, determined to perform his duty, whether the occasion for lawlessness grew out of a political controversy, or the opportunity offered a highwayman 1 v a dark street and a blackjack. The lesult is a struggle for law, and for that alone and has no political, (lass, religions or other significance what ever. Its significance is purely that which inheres in a demand for justice c.s a mater of principle and without regard to, or calculation of, political consequences. A man’s reputation and right to public esteem are personal properties which he must protect like any other if he does not wish them tamely to acquiesce in robbery and take a course of submission, which. R generally adopted by all men, would mean the destruction of society itself.’ Mr. Ivins added that following the severance of the personal relations of Air. Roosevelt and Air. Barnes, the former president began a persistent at tack on the latter. This attack culmi nated, he said, with the charge of the existence of a bi-partisan combination between Air. Barnes and Charles R Murphy. Air. Barnes then was foiced. Mr. Ivins continued, to seek redress in the courts or permit the allegations to stand as true. For this reason, he declared, the issue was one of justice and not politics. Batted Ball Kills Boy Freehold, N. J.. April 18.-John A. De Roche, Jr., lf» years old, died today as ! the result of being hit on the temple by la batted baseball wlile a spectator at a baseball game here yesterday. I VILLA TROOPS WITHDRAW 4 ! ♦ - * A Brownsville, Tex., April 18. 4 I 4 The withdrawal of Villa troops 4 j 4 from the vicinity of Alatamoros 4 | 4 continued today, seven troop 4 i f trains leaving Reynosa during 4 ! 4 the day for Monterey. Troops 4 1 4 from th© Carranza garrison at *' 4 Matamoros today reoccupied 4 4 several border towns evacuated 4 4 by the Villa army. 4 ! WILL START TODAY Interest Centers On Elec tion of Officers—Fac tions Meeting Washington. April 18.—Delegates gath ered here from virtually every part of the country for the twenty-fourth annual congress of the Daughters of the Amer ican revolution were ready tonight for the formal opening of the congress to morrow. President Wilson’s address of welcome and the annual message of the president general, Mrs. William Gumming Story, will feature the opening session. The congress will be in session all week, but interest centers in the election of offi cers Wednesday. Campaign leaders for the rival candi dates for president-general began to round up their followers today. The con gress apparently is divided this year j into two factions—one supporting Mrs. ! Story for re-election and the other work ing for Mrs. George Thatcher Guernsey | of Kansas. Meetings of the factions were held to day to discuss the campaigns and deter mine as nearly as possible the strength of the two camps. Later Miss Florence G. Finch of New York, issued a state ment saying that sufficient signatures had been secured to make certain the re ! election of Mrs. Story. From the Guern sey headquarters it was announced that a canvass of the state delegations indi cated their candidate would be success I ful at the polls. Bessemer, April 18.— (Special.) Plans are bing perfected for the fourth annual York Rite reunion of Besse mer lodge No. 458, Ancient Free and Accepted Masons and Bessemer Chap ter No. 110, Royal Arch Masons, which will be held in this city on Tuesday, and Wednesday, April 20 and 21. The reunion will be called to order at 20:30 o’clock arid after the reading of the i minutes, the address of welcome will be delivered by John T. McEniry. The entered apprentice degree will he worked at 2 o’clock and at 4 o’clock, the fellow craft degree will lie worked with Roy E. Osborn. W. M. Farrer lodge as worshipful master. The master mason degree will be exempli lied at 7:3o o’clock, John Thompson °f Ensley lodge No. 560 as worshipful master. Address by Past Grand Master Dan A. Greene, the subject of vhich will be "Masonry in Civil Life." Ad dress by Past Grand Master B. M Jacobs. The last of a series of lectures for men only to b< held at the Grand theatre was held this afternoon when Judge Samuel D. Weakley of Bir mingham delivered a splendid address, tlie subject of which was, "The Lessen We Learn From European War.’ Mrs. J. H. Jeffries of Birmingham organized a literary society at the Lipscomb Methodist church this after noon with a large number on the roll. An excellent musical programme, which ' onsistod of songs, duets, quartets and chorus work, while a splendid talk was made by the Rev. ,T. W. Southerland, pastor of the Baptist church, while the scripture lesson was read by id is. L. H Haralson and prayer was led I y Mrs. G. G. Neal. A delightful picnic was given yes terday by a number of the younger sc1.. the party going to Fern Spring in wagons. hTe chaperons iior the occas ion were: Mrs. Bert C. Gillen and Miss Emmie Whitlock. Various games veie enjoyed and at noon a tempting lunch was served. Those making the trip were: Miss Minnie Jackson. Miss Mer iam Stein, Miss Marion Hayes, MLs Katie Nolan, Miss Emme Stone, .Miss Verna Laird, Miss Helen Rodenberg. Miss SalLie Perkins, Miss Imogene Max well, Miss Willie J. Hollingsworth, Miss Bessie Schwabacher, Miss Mat I garet Stone, Miss Pearly Weinstein. Miss I Virginia Keith, Sam Curl, Gerald Mic kle, Guy Benton. Wlldon Breen, Frank I Scott. < 'larenec Sfiunders. Bryan Cow - pn. Bill Cowan, Walter Houston, Alvin Bailey, Palkev Parker, Hal Grigsby. Pill Lewis, Robert Berry, Henry Evans, Marvin Baty, Ralph Snider and others. GRAND JURY WILL RECONVENE TODAY The grand jury for the April term will reconvene this morning. Since it ad journed several days ago several cases of importance have come into the courts Including the Barton assassination at Mulga that occurred about two weeks ago. It is,understood a large number of witnesses in connection with this ease have been summoned to appear before the grand jury on Tuesday and the in quisitorial body will make a thorough investigation of the killing. Solicitor Hugo L. Black will take personal charge of the case. None of the courts will be in session this week as the appealed cases from Jefferson county will -be given a hearing before the supreme court, and many of the members of the Birmingham bar will h, in Montgomery attending to their peases. The probate court and the two divisions of the court of common pleas will be the only courts in session. On next Monday April. 26. capital cases will be taken up in the first division of the criminal court. A dozen eases are on the docket. EXHIBITION GAMES Rocky Point, April in,—Providence (Internationals) 6, Brooklyn (Nation als) 1. Jersey City, April 18. — New York (Nationals) 5, Jersey City (Interna tionals) 3. Finals In Tournament San Francisco, April 18.—The finals of the national amateur wrestling tourna ment will be held here tomorrow night. •Winners of the eight classes will be awarded the title of national champions. DRUG USERS ARE “MARKED” FOR MISERABLE LIVES from the mo ment that the poiBon "stored up" in the system causes that diseased condition which FORCES continued Indulgence. We invite any drug user to come to the Neal Institute, No. 1614 6th avenue, Bir ’ mingham, Ala., P. O. Box 84, Phone i Main 4616, holding this as our agree ment to REFUND the entire amount paid unless they are entirely satisfied at end of treatment. Call, write or phone for private references to cured patients. 60 Neal Institutes In Principal Cltlea IF THE BABY IS CUTTING TEETH USE Mrs. Winsliw’s Soothing Syrup A SPLENDID REGULATOR PURELY VEGETABLE-N0T NARCOTIC I !_ I Loveman, Joseph & Loeb Loveman, Joseph & Loeb I A Sale of Wonder Player | Piano Rolls 15c 8 for $1. (New—unused) This sale will be held in our Talking .Machine Department this morning as long as the rolls last. When this stock of rolls is exhausted we can’t get any more, so if you have a Player Piano, get here early this morning. Little Wonder Player Rolls are for standard eighty-eight note pianos, are carefully made and will play music just as sweet as the most expensive rolls you now have in your collection. We list below the titles from which you can choose, 45 in number, and all of them will prove a desirable edition to your library. Morning Exercise, Fox Trot I Blue Bells of Scotland At the Mississippi’s Caberet Rockaway Hunt, Fox Trot Cavalleria Rusticana, Intermezzo Schubert’s Serenade I Want to Go Back to Michigan Chinatown, My Chinatown Maiden’s Prayer He's a Rag Picker, Fox Trot It’s Going to Be a Cold, Cold Winter Angel's Serenade Back to the Carolina You Love Sister Susie’s Sewing Shirts For Rosary, Nevin When It's Night Time in Dixieland Soldiers My Croony Melody Settle Down In a One Horse Town Tennessee. I Hear You Calling Me Rubenstein’s Melody in F Rufe Johnson’s Harmony Band When Grown Up Ladies Act Like Silver Threads Among the Gold Cheer Up, Better Times Will Soon Be Babies Jolly Coppersmith March Here Winter Nights ! Humoresque Let's Toddle, At the Midnight Ball Sextette From Lucia Fox Trot Medley It’s a Long Way to Tipperary Miserere, from II Trovatore Waltz Medley Tip Top Tipperary Mary Little Gray Home in the West Medley by Berlin American Patrol March These Irving Berlin Melodies ' You Are the Rose That Will Never Die Ave Maria, Gounod Syncopated Walk, Fox Trot . Love Moon From Chin Chin Barcarolle, from Tales of Hoffman He Comes Up Smiling j All for the Love of a Girl (Talking Machine Dept., Main Floor, Balcony) 111 Oriirrinic I’Iahha Mention Till/', tel' ui.’i) ti n Bowling Tournament Ended Yesterday New York, April 18.—The National Dowling association's championship tournament ended today after the fol lowing titles had been decided: All-Round—Thomas J. Scannell, New York Atheletic club, 1935; an average of 215 for nine games. Singles: George Norman, New York, 075. Two Men: Arthur Walter and Joseph A. Smith. Rutherford, N. J., 1232. Five Men: Aurania Bowling club, New York, 2998. NATIONAL LEAGUE STANDING Played. Won. Dost. Pet. Philadelphia . 3 3 0 3000 Chicago . 5 3 2 .600 Cincinnati . 5 3 2 . 600 New York . 4 2 2 .500 Pittsburg . 5 2 3 .400 St. Louis . 5 2 3 .400 Boston . 3 1 2 .333 Brooklyn . 4 L 3 .250 Reds Win Cincinnati, April 18.—Timely hitting gave Cincinnati a 6 to 2 victory over St. Louis today. St. Louis made two runs in the first, but after that could not score. Schneider became unsteady in the ninth and Dale succeeded him. Glenn's throwing was bad. the home team tak ing {idvantage of it by stealing seven bases. Score: R. H. E. SI. J^oui.s .200 000 000—2 7 1 Cincinnati .201 001 02*—6 10 1 Batteries: Doak and Glenn: Schneider. Dale and Clarke. Gerber's Error Costly Chicago. April IS.—Garber's fumble of Phelan’s grounder paved the way for Chicago's 2 to 1 10-inning victory over Pittsburg today. Phelan stole second and scored on Fisher,s single. Singles by .e jeune and Wagner gave the visitors their only run. Chicago's other score was tie result of Bresnahan’s walk, an infield out and Good's double. Score: R. 11. K. Pittsburg .000 000 100 0- 1 T „ Chicago .001 000 000 1—2 7 Batteries: Cooper. McQuillan anil ■Seliang, Gibson; Vaughn and Bresnahan. AMERICAN LEAGUE STANDING Played. Won. Lost. Pet. Boston . 3 2 1 .660 Cleveland . 5 3 2 .600 Detroit ..*5 3 2 .600 Washington . 4 2 2 .500 New York . 4 2 2 .500 St. Louis . 5 2 3 .400 Cleveland . 5 2 3 .400 Philadelphia . 3 1 2 .333 Ty Cobb Stars Detroit, April 18.—Ty Cobbs’ throw from deep center which retired John Collins at the plate in the ninth gave Detroit today’s game with Chicago, 8 to 7. Detroit piled up a lead early, but Covaleski lost control in the fourth. Reynolds, who replaced him. was no puzzle and Dauss took up the pitch ing task in the seventh after Chicago tied the score. Young’s sacrifice fly scored Baker with the wining run in the eighth. Score: R.H.E. Chicago . 000 301 300—7 6 3 Detroit . 230 200 01*—8 9 2 Batteries: Johnson, Wolfgang and Bchalk; Covaleski, Reynolds, Dauss end McKee. Stallage. Cleveland Wins St. Louis, April 18.—Mitchell held St. Louis to five scattered hits today whip his teammates bunched hits with bases on balls, Cleveland winning 6 to 1. Kauffman’s double and Chapman’s er ror in the ninth, saved the local team from a shutout. Score: R.TT.E. Cleveland . 203 000 ooi—6 10 3 St. Louis . 000 000 001—1 5 2 Rateries: Mitchell and O’Neill; Well man. Remneas and Agnew. Marathon Runners Ready For Meet Boston, April 18.—Runners from nine states and two Canadian provinces will compete tomorrow in the Ameri can marathon over the 25 miles of road between Ashland and Boston. The field of 75 entrants includes many ath letes of high grade. Among the Canadian runners are Edouard Fabre of Montreal, who fin ished second in last year’s race; Ar thur Jamieson of Hamilton, Ont., an Indian who won the annual Hamilton load race last fall, and Walter J. Bell of Montreal, winner of fourth prize in last year's event. Clif Horne of the Dorchester club, New England, 10-mile champion, Charles Pores of New York, winner of the Brooklyn Seagate marathon, Nick Giankopulos and Frank Zuna of the same city, and William Kennedy of Chicago, are leading American repre sentatives. Other runners include R. H. Went worth, Lynchburg, Va., and M. J. Lynch Washington, D. C. • ——•—;—•*——-— Currie Is Canned Chattanooga, April 18.—Pitcher Mur phey Currie has been released and Nor man Elberfeld has been signed as out fielder l»y the Chattar.oga baseball club, it was announced today. Currio came to the local club Irom Davidson colit ge in North Carolina. Elberfeld, win* was manager of the local team in 11*18, lives here. ’ ■ ■ Sending Money by Western Union is next Quickest, Surest and Safest to personally passing it from hand to hand. Full information at any Western Union Office. THE WESTERN UNION TELEGRAPH CO. TABLETS ARE READ Oldest Piece of Writing Ex tant Deciphered By Barton Philadelphia., April 18.—A number of ancient Sumerian tablets recording the deeds of the Babylonians thousands of years ago, have just been deciphered by George A. Barton at the University of Pennsylvania museum. One tablet tell ing how a farmer rid his field of lo custs and caterpillars is dated 4000 B. C., and Is the oldest piece of writing exist ant, according to an announcement made tonight by museum officials. The farmer. Dr. Barton's translation says, called in a necromancer, who "broke a jar, cut open a. sacrifice, re peated a word of cursing and the lo California Makes An Irresistible Appeal To Everyone This Year And especially to the American citizen. Added to the many attractions of cli mate, scenery and amazing development, two wonderful expositions are now in full swing—one at Han Francisco, the other at Han Diego. You should see California and the Pa cific Coast; the Expositions; the old missions; Colorado and the wonderful Rockies, the enchanting and historic Southwest. Halt Lake, the Pike’s Peak Region—the Golden West. You see all on a Rock Island Scenic Circle Tour— only $63.50 for round trip from Bir mingham—stopover at any and all points en route. Long return limit. Both expositions included in one ticket at no extra cost. Choice of famous trains, the "Golden Htate Limited,” "Colorado Flyer," "Cali fornian,” “Colorado-California Express" and others. Through service from tlie Southesat to Colorado.♦ Automatic Block Signals—Finest Modern All Steel Equip ment—Superb Dining Car Service. We maintain a Travel Bureau at 411 Peters Bldg., Atlanta. Our representa tives are travel experts, who will help you plan a wonderful and economical outing, give you full information about California and her wonder Exposition^ how best to see them, and look after every detail of your trip. Write, phono or drop In for our lit erature on California and the Exposi lions. H. H. Hunt. V. P. A . Liuck Island Lines, Atlanta. | ousts and caterpillars fled.1' For this j service he received a tall palm tree. That a canal was constructed in Baby lon nearly 5000 years ago is shown by another tablet dated ‘the year the divine Naram-Sin opened the mouth of the j canal Erin at Nippur. Naram-Sin was | n King in Babylonia and is supposed to have financed the waterway, which gave Nippur transportation facilities with the rest of the world. A third tablet dated 3200 B. C., records the transfer of land and grain for bronze money. Gold and silver were known at that time, but were not used as currency. Other tablets of later date show what is said to be the earliest information regarding slaves. Two merchants traded in slaves and hardware implements. One transaction, as translated by Dr. Barton, was the exchange ol' two slaves, a silver smith and a chariotieHl for two chariots. FEDERAL LEAGUE St. Louis. April 18.—Davenport held the Chicago Federal league club to three hits today and enabled St. Louis to win 3 to 1. He struck out eight men. Score: R. H. E. Chicago .100 000 000—1 3 0 St. Louis .020 000 01*—3 5 2 Batteries: Johnson and Fischer, Wil son; Davenport and Hartley. Newfeds Defeated Newark, N. J., April 3 8.—Newark was defeated here today by Baltimore 12 to 5. A high wind, dust and poor condi tion of the field handicapped both teams. Score: K. H. E. Baltimore .220 500 002—12 13 4 Newark .300 000 011— 5 10 3 Batteries. Quinn, Suggs and Owens; Moseley, Moran and Rariden. Union Legally Confirmed St. 1 vouis, April 38.—A decision by the United States circuit court of appeals here yesterday was interpreted by church leaders today as legal confirma tion of tiie union of the Presbyterian and Cumberland Presbyterian churches, The legality of the union hail beer fought by an insurgent minority of the two churches since 3900. when it was voted by the general assemblies of both denominations. The decision declares | that the Presbyterian church of the United States of America (the northern Presbyterian body) is the rightful owner of the property of the Missouri Valley , college at Marshall. Mo., and of all other church property of the former Cumber land denomination. f • , • Little Book SIkiim Merritt • , j ' • Memphis, April 18.—George • j • Merritt, a pitcher, released by 4 I * Memphis, of the Southern asso- • i • elation several weeks ago, to- • 4 day was signed by the Little • ? Rock club. 4 • 4 Merc anics Trust Bank 1905 Second Avenue, “Right On Your Way” Liberal Conservatism The policy of the M & M Bank is liberal ity regarding legitimate enterprises—con servatism in management and administra tion. We solicit checking accounts. If you are trying to develop a sound business venture and need the aid of a bank, you are invited to consult us. We pay 4 per cent interest on all savings accounts compounded every three months. Savings department open until 8 o’clock - Saturday evenings for the accommodation of savings depositors. Officers: \V. A. PORTER, President J VO. w. SPARKMAN MOKE LEW, Vlce-Pre*ldrnt A*«t. C'auliicr. AL- C. GARBER, 0.1,ler "Ea”m.cmES£w°LM j Collar Work An Art A Excelsior] ^ tlle Excelsior S * | We are experts on collar launder ■ Laiindry ins- N° rough edges left to saw ■ iso7 second avenve your neck.'We send home a finish J phone main Baia tliat a gentleman approves of. We make your collars long. I Be Satisfied—Send For Excelsior A ' j- . h The daintiest and most deliciously wholesome food ever invented. 25c Per Box u Made in Birmingham I l May Be Bought From Fowlkes <k Myatt Shropshire Daniels Maekin Bros. Mill Grocery Co. ()rr & Roberts Smith & Taylor Ready-to-Eat Shop Drennen Co. . D. Trucks, Enslev Newspaper Club H. E. Chapin Hogan Bros, v Duncan Bros. Copeland Bros. Graymont Grocery Co. Allbritton Hooper Five Points Grocery Grimes Bros. Norwood Grocery M. J. Collins Scott & Ware Brown Grocery Co. Faries Bros. B. R. Thornton Antos & Greenwood / Order a Box Today