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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-12-06
CORRUPTION OF THE ELECTORATE

In nv -Iasr annual message I said:
The power Of the government 10 protect the
integrity os the elections of its officials is
inherent and has been recognized and affirmed
by repeated declarations of the Supreme Court
There is nc enemy OF free government more
dangerous and rome so insidious as the corrup-
ton of the electorate. No one defends or ex-
cuses corruption, and it would seem TO follow
that none would oppose vigorous measures 90
eradicate it. 1 recommend the enactment of a
law directed against bribery and corruption n
federal elections. The details OF such laN
NAV he safely left to the wise discretion OF the
Congress, but it should go as far as under the
constitution it is possible to 60 and should II
clude severe penalties aginst him who gives or
receives a bride intended TO influence his act or
opinion as an elector; and provisions Tor the
publication not only of the expenditures Tor
nominations and elections or all candIdapeS' p0L
also of all contributions received and expendi-
lures made by political committees
I desire to. repeat this recommendation In
politicaI campaigns in a country as large and
populous as ours it is inevitable that tnere
should be much expense Of an entirely Legitimate
kind. This. Of course means that many contrib
utions and some Of them Of large size, must
be made, and as a matter OF fact IN any biz
political contest such contributions are always
made to both sides. It IS entirely proper ootn
to give and receive thenn unless there Is an i'm
proper motive connected with either git or re-
ception If they are extorted by any kind OF
pressure or promise express or implied. direct
or indirect in the way OF favor or immunity.
then the giving or receiving becomes not only
improper but criminal II Will undouoteo4y
be dtf1cult as a matter Of practical detail to
shape an act which shall guard with reasonable
certainty against such misconduct but II II Is
POSSIBLE to secure by law the full and verified
publication in detail of all the sums contributed
to and expended by The candidates or commit
tees of any political parties the result cannot
but be wholesome. All contributions by cor
porations to any political committee or for any
political purpose should be forbidden by law
directors should not be permitted to use stock
holders money for such purposes. and. more
over prohibition OF this kind would be, as far
at it went, an effective method OF stopping the
evils aimed at in corrupt practices acts Not
only should both the national and the several
State legislatures forbid any officer OF corpora
ton from using the money of the corporation IN
or about any election. but they should also for
bid such use of money in connection with any
legislation save by the employment OF counsei
in pubIic manner for distinctly legal services.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-12-06
HAGUE CONFERENCE FOR PEACE

The first Conference Of Nations held at The
Hague in 1899. being unable to dispose Of al
the business before IL, recommended the con-
Sideration and settlement of a number OF In
portant questions By another conference to be
called subsequently and ct an early date
These questions were the following: Cd The
rights and duties Of neutrals; (c) the limitation
of the armed forces or land and sea, and OF
military budgets; y the use of new types and
calibres of military and naval guns: (4) the
inviolability Of private property al sea IN times
OF war: 90 the bOmbardns1J Of ports, cities
and villages by naval forces. In October. 1904.
at the instance of the Interparliamentary Union
which. az a conference held in the United states
and attended by the lawmakers or fifteen dif-
ferent nations had reiterated the demand Tor a
second Conference OF Nations, issued INVITA-
tons to all the powers sisnatCry to the Hague
convention to send delegates 10 such con-
ference and suggested that II be again held nj
The Hague. In it's note OF December TO- 1909.
the United States government communicated
10 the representatives of foreign governments
ranged under the provisions Of the present
Hague treaty
From al the powers acceptance was received
coupled In Some eases with the condition that
ne should wait until the end OF the war then
waging between Russia and Japan. The EN-
peace which 50 happily terminated this war T..
a note presented To the President or Septep1be-,
Is through Ambassador RoSeD, took the initia-
tive ia recommending that the conference b..
row called. The United States government IN
expressed its cordial aCquiescence ami
stated that X would as q matter OF course, take
part in the new conference and endeayo- -
further its aims We assume that all civilized
governments viii support the movement srd
that the conference IS now an assured Sacf
This government will do everything In its
power TO secure the success OF the conference.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-12-06

date, as a measure of increased safety to the
travelling public
the United States and the lower federal courts
in cases brought before them for adjudication
the safety appliance law has been materially
Streng thened, and the government has been en-
abled to secure its effective enforcement in al
most all cases, with the result that the cond-
ton OF railroad equipment throughout the coun-
try is much improved and railroad employees
perform their duties under safer conditions
than heretofore. The governments most eff
fective aid in arriving at this result has been
us inspection service, and that these improved
conditions are not more general is due to the
insufficient number of inspectors employed. The
inspection service has fully demonstrated it's
tenance the Congress should make provision for
an increase in the number of inspectors.
The excessive hours of labor to which rail-
ROAD employees in train service are in many cases
subjected is also matter which may well en-
gage the serious atten-
HOURS OF ton of the Congress. The
LABOR OF strain, both mental and
RAILROAD physical, upon those who
EMPLOYEES. are Engaged in the move
ment and operation Of rail-
ROAD trains under modern conditions is perhaps
greater than that which exists in any other in
dustry, and II there any reasons for limiting
by law the hours of labor in any employment,
they certainly apply with peculiar force to the
employment of those upon whose vigilance and
alertness in the performance of their duties the
safety of all who travel by rail depends.
In my annual message to the 51th Congress,
at It's second session. L recommended the pas
sage of an employers liability law for the Dis
triCt of Columbia and in
EMPLOYERS navy yards. 1 re-
LIABILITY LAW newed that recommended
ton in my message to the
oSth Congress at its second session and fur
Their suggested the appointment of commits
sion to make comprehensive study of employ
ers liability. with a view to the enactment of
wise and constitutional law covering the sub
ject applicable to all industries within the scope
of the federal power. hope that such a law
will be prepared and enacted as speedily as pos
sihle
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-07
ESCAMBIA COURT
 Is OPEN THIS WEEK
Two Murder Cases to Be Tried Dur. ing the Term-The First
 Killing Frost.

Brewton, December 6-tSpecial.) .)-Ths special term of the circuit court for Escambia county convened yesterday af- ternoon at 2 o'clock, Judge ]. c. Rich ardson presiding. The grand jury was empaneed, and after receiving a clear and lucid charge as to their duties in in- vestlsating crime and returning true bills against law breakers, entered upon their duties. There is large amount of work for the present grand jury, and it is likely they will remain in session until near the end of the term.
 The civil docket will be disposed of this week and the criminal docket taken up on next Monday. There are number of criminal cases on the docket, among them two for murder in the first degree, and 1t is likely the grand jury will re- turn another true bill for murder. State solicitor C. R. Brcken and a number of attorneys from q distance are in attend ance
 The first killing frost of the season visited this section lsst night. and this morning the thermometer registered 26 at 6 o'clock. Ice formed to a thickness of as of an inch.
 Jim Jackson, the negro with several aliases who Is wanted in this county on a charge of murder, and for whom re- ward of $50 is offered. Is reported to have been killed while resisting arrest in Mississippi
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-07
WILL HAYNES IN JAIL. Assailant of Charles CIapp Must Await Improvement in Latter's Condition.

Selma, December pecial)-Another warrant was sworn out in the justice court of.I. D. Lloyd this afternoon for Will Haynes. the young man who. on Thanksgiving night, during free for all fight in the pool room of the Hotel AL bert. hit Charles .Clapp over the head with a billiard cue.
 The blow overs Clapp's head opened an old fracture which had been made four years ago and since then the young man has been gradually growing worse. This morning Clapp was taken to an infirmary for an operation
 After Haynes hit Clapp Thanksgiving night, he was arrested on a warrant charging him with assault with weapon but later in the night he was released on bond
 The warrant made out against him this afternoon was for assault with intent to murder and was served by Sheriff Black we'll
 Haynes will be kept in jail until the physicians can determine whether or not Clapp will recover from the wound he received
 As both the young men are prominent here the affair has caused considerable anxiety.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-07
BURIAL OF J. L. BAUGH.
Remains Inferred at Florence-Elec-
 ton of Mayor and Aldermen.

Florence, Ala, December 5.--(Special) = The remains of Joel Loftwich Baugh were brought to Florence this morning from Iuka, Miss, where he died yester- day and inferred in the city cemetery. Mir. Baugh was a commission merchant here until two years ago when he re- moved to Iuka, where he has since re- sided. He was the last member of his family, his mother, Mrs. Virginia Baugh, having died a year ago. He was a nephew of Colonel J. c. w. Leftwich and cousin of Mrs. F. M. Hargrove of this city. Tho deceased was an excellent citizen, a de- voted church member. He was forty-two years old and unmarried.
 The citizens of Florence are electing a mayor and board of aldermen today. From the first the majority of Mayor Walker over his opponent, W. F. Mc- Farland began to grow. Very few votes were challenged and there will probably be no charges of fraud. In only two wards was there a contest for alderman. The election was a very quiet one, noth- ing occurring to mar the serenity of the day
 victory for Walker and his entire ticket with the exception of John T. Ashcraft for alderman. The vote stood: Walker, BPS; Mcfarland, l75. Aldermen: Paul Hodges, Jefferson Westmoreland, James Burtwell, Thomas Crow. George w. Por- ter, Thomas J. Phillips. Felix White.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-07
COMMITTEE APPOINTED.
Weller Rolling Mill and Forge Com.
 pany Still Undecided.

Anniston, Ala, December 6.-(Special.)- The meeting of the stockholders of the Weller Rolling Mill and Forge company at the office of the plant and at the of- flee of the Anniston City Land company this morning was virtually without ef- feet The only thing transacted was the appointment, at the adjourned meeting, of the committee to investigate the status of the plant and report on the advisability of rebuilding it here or at some other place. This committee will report at the next meeting of the stock holders, which will be held on the 14th inst. The committee appointed was as follows: w. H. Weller, chairman; J. H Hardin, w. H. McKleroy M. B. We'll boen and w. A. Davis.
 At a meeting of West Anniston Hose company at it's hall last night the follow ing officers were elected for 1906:
 Presidential P. HiPoins
 rec Presidential. H. Stewart
 Foreman-D. T. Boozer.
 Assistant Foreman-J T. Carter
 Secretary-E. O. Mccormick.
 Treasurer and Driver-D. c. Rainwater Delegate-C w. Cohen.
 First Axman--J. H. Wallace
 Second Axman-T. R. Guthrie.
 Surgeon-Dr J. c. Moore.
 First Courier-Clifford Rainwater.
 Second Courier-Lonne Ward.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-07
WOMEN RAISE S677 FOR NEW PIPE ORGAN
WORK DONE BY GREENvlLLE CHURCH AND PARSONAGE SO- cIETY-NEGRo CHARGED WITH CRIME IS ARRESTED.

Greenville, December 6.-(Special.)-ln the past three months the ladies compos- ing the Church and Parsonage society made $677.05, which was added to the fund for purchasing the pipe organ for the new Methodist church. The society was divid- ed into four committees with sub-commit- tees, and the money was accumulated by entertainments, a rummage sale, sewing, etc.
 The newly elected city officers are Major James J. McMillan mayor; J. H. Dunklin, J. A. Mcbride C. E. Hamilton H. Lichten and T. w. Peagle. councilmen.
 The negro, Sam Harris, who shot MT. Pope last week, will be brought here from come point below Selma. He was tracked by Pope's son, who followed him on board boat just leaving Selma. When an attempt was made to arrest him the negro tried to shoot but young Pope shot first, severely wounding the negro. The sheriff
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-07
NEW BUILDINGS TO
 60 UP AT GADSDEN
BOB PooRE, CoLoRED, IS CON- VlCTED OF MANSLAUGHTERA AND IS GIVEN TWO YEARS IN THE CHAIN GANG.

Gadsden, Ala, December 6.-John Paden has let the contract to T. r. Marlow for the erection of a two-story brick on Fourth street, adjoining the Times-NeWs building It will be brick. of modern con- struction, and will cost $500. Work is to be commenced at once and pushed to an early completion, as the parties who have it rented wish to move in by the first of February. A small sheet iron building is now on the lot and this will be torn away this week.
 A. D. Simpson, architect, closed deal today by which he becomes the owner of the lot on the corner of Fourth and Chestnut streets, 44x50 feet, which he pur- chased of H. Cohn for s4250. MT. Simpson expects to erect a modern three-story office building upon this lot carly next spring which will be steam heated, have electric lights and telephone service throughout.
 Uncle John Sheffield has crossed over the silent river and Is no more. After eighty-four summers and winters he has lain down the cares and troubles of this life and joined the throng which has pre- Cedeu nllH. 1nClt JOnnillt llNcu VI iN"uiNo Bend, a few miles below Gadsden, and was sick only a few days He leaves sev- eral grown children to mourn his death. He was d pioneer of this section and had friends by the score.
 For the past quarter business has so greatly increased at the local postoffce that Postmaster Stephens has been com pelled to call upon the department for additional help and the department at Washington has notified him that he could have an additional clerk. The postoffice is a splendid index of the growth of a city and the Gadsden postoffice is fast be- coming the best in the state next to Birm- ingham and Montgomery.
 Bob Poore, colored was tried and con- victed in the city court of Gadsden yes- terday on the charge of manslaughter and given two years on the county chain gang. It was charged that one day last April at LAgarde another negro named Gunna- gen was abusing a sister of Poore's wife, when she nterfered in behalf of her sis ter, whereupon Gunna2en knocked Poore' s wife down and was upon her choking her when Poore ran up in response to calls for help and demanded that the negro let his wife alone. Refusing to heed the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-07
LOGAN ACQUITTED
 ON MURDER CHARGE
Case Against Will Hunter, Charged With Murder of A. J. Lind
 gren. Continued.

Tuscaloosa, December e.--(Special 1.-The county court, the criminal term of which is in session this week, had the Logan case all day yesterday, and the argli- ments were finished about 2 o'clock The jury was not out very long time before they turned in a verdict of not guilty Logan was charged with the murder of Lewis Beavers several years ago, his plea being sef-defense The case of the state against Will Hunter, charged with the murder of A. J. Lindgren came up today, but was continued on behalf of the de- fendant. The case of the state against John Sauber, also charged with the mur- der of A. J. Lindgren came up and this was continued by the state, it stating that other and better evidence could probably be secured before the next term
 Two negroes Warren Carter and Tom Parker. got into cutting scrape Monday night, out at East End, and as a result Carter is now in right serious condition The scrap was brought on about the ownership of a quarter, and Parker got out his knife and stabbed Carter in very close proximity to his jugular vein. He had medical attention. however, and seems to be doing very well under the circum- stances. Parker disappeared and has not yet been apprehended.
 Mir. s. E. Phifer succeeded in locating a horse and buggy that was stolen from a negro here on circus day. The negro was buying the horse and buggy from Mir. Phifer and the title to both was still in MT. Phifer, and he was naturally in- terested in locating the thief He traced him from here to several places and finally located him in jail in Selma. The man, who was white. had swapped horses in the meantime and had sold the buggy. but Mir. Phifer was able to get both back again MT. Phifer boasts that nothing has ever been stolen from him that he has not been able to find.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-07

has been notified that he is now able to be brought here and placed in jail
 Rev. J. P. Hamilton left yesterday for Dothan to attend the annual conference of the M. E. church.
 Rev. William A. Taliaferro has rendered his resignation as pastor of the Baptist church and will leave after this month for Opeika where he has accepted a call to the church there. His decision is greatly regretted and a strong effort was made to induce him to remain here. Mir. Taliaferro possesses the traits that make him very popular as preacher and pastor, and this love is felt by members of other denominations. He and his very interesting family will be greatly missed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-07
warning poore shot the negro and he

warning Poore shot the negro and he died some time later.
 Two negro men stole pocketboolS con- taining $70 in money Monday from J. r. Hollis, who operates small store In the outskirts of the city and so far are still at large. MT. Hollis states that he was at work in the rear of the store while his daughter was in the front. Two ne groes came in and purchased some cheese and crackers and while they were eating them the young lady stepped out of the door, leaving the negroes alone. They saw poc<etbook in the show case. took 1t in charge and left the store on run.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-07
Presidents Nominations.

Washington, December 6.-Thc Presi- dent today sent to the Senate the follow ing nominations:
 Associate justice of the supreme court of the Philippines, James F. Tracy of New York.
 Assistant appraiser of merchandise, Ed ward J. Rodrigue, district of New Or leans.
 Indian inspector, Frank c. Churchill of New Hampshire.
 Secretary of New Mexico. James M. Reynolds of New Mexico.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-07
COTTON SEED WAR,
Prices Jump From $14 to $16 Ton
 at Meridian.

Meridian. Miss, December GA local cotton seed war has developed in this city through the intrusion of a buyer from a mill at Epps. Ala, who began by offering one dollar per ion more for seed than the local mills were paying. The result to date Is advance in the price of common seed from Slf Monday, to sl6 today, and the end is not yet in sight.
 
 against Soloman Collins, resulting in verdict of manslaughter and a sentence of hard labor for one year. The case of Henry Jones. charged with murder. was Verdicted with first degree verdict and a life time sentence. Jerry Dulaney, charged with manslaughter. drew two years as his portion, and the case of Rob- ert Keith. charge of murder, is now on trial
 Thousands whom 1t .las cured vouch for the value of Hoods Sarsaparilla as a cure for catarrh.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-07
Troops Are Ready.

Lodz, December 6.-The troops here have received secret orders to be ready to cope with anticipated anti-Jewish demonstrations.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-07
TALLADEGA NOTES.
Signor Morett Arrives From the North
 With His Bride.

Talladega, December 6.-(Speclal.)-S nor Moretti. the Italian sculptor, known to Alabamians on account of his connec- ton with ''Vucan." has brought his bonny bride from the frozen regions of the north, and made him snug little home here in the Bride of the Noun tains," amid sunshine and honeysuckles. Mrs. Moretti is relative of Secretary Long Signor Moretti will establish a studio in Talladega.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-07
Outing to Sleep In

Outing Flannel is the proper material for winter sleeping garments; no argument against that Getting you to break old traditions and try thing is the main point. You'll not change back again.
 Night Shirts or Pajamas, as you like.
 Pajamas $l00 to $3.00
 Night Shirts Soc to $2.50 Some novelties in patterns White or cream grounds with large polka dots; Persian stripes and pin stripes; made up with silk braid and silk frog astenings L22 z~Me1fo 1922 First Ave- Formerly H. J. Porter & Go.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-07

Rev. l.. c. Branscomb inaugerated the custom of entertaining the official mem bers of his chruch at dinner yesterday evening, and it is likely to become a prevalent social custom, as one of the stewards, John H. Hicks, invited the en- tire party of thirty-two to accept his hos- pitality at an early day. and three more of the official members contemplate issu- ing like invitations: so that being an of ficial member of the Methodist church here has It's compensations.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-07

Robert NJ. Davis and Miss Adele Dunn were married on yesterday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-07

The John T. Morgan chapter of the Confederacy at this place Is live work ing body of women. A few days since this chapter forwarded thirty dollars to the Soldiers Home at Mountain Creek
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-07

Miss Olga Gebhart of Wisconsin takes the place of Miss Mary Bell at the Ala bama School for the Deaf Miss Bell goes to the Kentucky school at Danville. her former home.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-07

The Eastern railroad has changed of ficers the new board contemplating the names of four Talladega men, to-wit Messrs G. A. Mattheson. J. II. Hicks, W H. Boynton and Cecil Browne. Tn, Louisville and Nashville railroad will con tinue to operate this road until the com pletion of the Atlantic and Birmingham It's chief freights are minerals. anu pyrities.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-07

The city court has tried murder case
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1905-07-01
FOUR GAMES OF BALL
Pendleton Wonders Will Open Series
Sunday Afternoon.

1t is expected that a large crowd of
rOoters will come from PendletOn to-
morrow to witness the game Sunday
afternoon between the Fruit Pickers
and Wonders. The PendletOn people
are boasting that they have a club
now that will give the Fruit Pickers a
hard rub, and as the local team is as
confident of success as it's opponents
the fans may look for a contest that
will be for blood. The fact that the
coming series will comprise four
games the battle for the championship
will be all the more interesting. To-
morrow's game will be called at $3.50
p. m. and Monday the umpire will call
time at 3 o'clock. Tuesday morning
the contest will be pulled off promptly
at 10 o'clock and the afternoon game at
l o'clock.
Manager O'COnnor has not decided
who will pitch in the Sunday game,
but it will probably be O'Brien, the
new twirler from Olympia. If O'Brien
pitches, Donovan, another new man,
will receive behind the plate.