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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-02-11
EDITORS CONVENE
In NEW ORLEANS

New Orleans, February 10-The annual
convention Of the National Editorial as
sociation begun here today was marked
by an attendance Of prominent newspaper
writer's and publishers from every sec
tion of the country. They were welcomed
to New Orleans and Louisiana by Mayor
Martin Behrman or this city and by Gov.
Jared Y. Sanders. In addition to routine
matters and suggestions for newspaper
progress, the convention devoted much
attention to the good roads movement
and waterways Improvement Upon adj
journment here Saturday, members Of the
trip to Panama. The organization was
formed in New Orleans 25 years ago.
''There Is great danger in the unre-
stricted belittling ana cartooning of our
public men and affairs, causing a de-
crease Of respect and deterring many of
our best men from entering politics. -
declared President A. Nevin Pomeroy of
Chambersburg, Pa, in his annual ad-
dress to the convention. He contended
that the fair" considerate and whole
some newspaper" should predominate.
Editor Josephus Daniels Of the News
and Observer, Raleigh, N. c.. in an ad-
dress to the convention pointed out the
important part which the press could
play In law enforcement. "The Press and
the Press for Good" was the subject of
an address made by Miss Kate Bernard,
commissioner OF charities OF the state
of Oklahoma. Miss Bernard declared
that newspapers are the greatest factor
in the correction of public evils.
Other addresses were delivered by A. f..
Winship, editor OF the Journal or Edu-
cation, Boston; Seth Brown, editor of the
Commercial Union, Chicago; J. G. Oswald,
editor of the American Printer. New
York. T.. w. stephens of Columbia, Mo-.
past president of the association. and Nj.
r. Sanders of New Orleans, who spoke
on the subject of waterways improve
inent.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-02-11
Cotton Growing States Need
Consular Representatives.

Washington, February 10.-(Special.)-
Representative Hull of Tennessee real
izing the unfairness with which the south
is treated in the appointment of consular
offices, has introduced a resolution calling
upon the Secretary of State for informa-
ton as to the number of such appoint
ments. He particularly inquiries whether
the cotton-growing states have any rep
resentation in the diplomatic and consular
service located in the countries that pur-
chase cotton, particularly Great Britain.
France and Germany which purchase
three-fourths of the export. The Tennes-
see member also wants TO know whether
any steps are being taken by the state de-
partment to make an equal appoTtion-
ment of consular officers.
The Maryland Legislature. not to be
outdone by that of Texas in lengthening
the bed sheets, has proposed through one
of it's members, the Hon. r. NJ Wittis, of
Alegany, to cut down the diameter of
female headgear to 10 inches. Mr. Wit
tlg's bill says: 'It shall be unlawful for
any woman to wear in any public place,
or upon any public street, hat the diam
eter of which shall be more than 10
inches; or for any woman to wear or
have upon her head any hat of any de-
scription in any theatre or concert hall
when any performance shall be in pro-
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-02-11

New York, February 10.-With praise
for the President and censure for his
corporation policies, John c. Spooner. for
mer United States senator from Wiscon-
sin, criticised tonight the proposed fed
eral Incorporation act before an attentive
audience Of 500 members of the American
paper and Pulp association.
President Taft said Mr.. Spooner. ''is
one of the noblest men ever placed in
high office. He wants to do what is
best for the country, but he has -..fi-
cult legacy. I don't know how he is
to work it out. but do know that II must
not be worked out along the lines OF the
recent tariff and those lines which will
revolutionize the government Of this coun-
try or violate the constitution
'As solemnly as IL I were speaking
under oath I state the opinion that under
our constitution Congress cannot estab-
lish corporations except for the District
of Columbia. 1t is a new theory that
Congress may create corporations except
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-02-11

Patten of the Chicago exchange came
down to New York and picked $4,000
600 out of the New York cotton mar
ket. If that is true, who paid for
that profit?''
Much OF that money was lost in
both a legitimate and illegitimate way
as commerce goes" answered Mr.. Cone
evasively.
"Why is ii that such a boon TO the
cotton trade as a future market" in
quired Mr.. Scott, has not evoluted
In the iron business, newspaper prop
crty business, hay, or other lines of
Industry"
Mr.. Cone did not furnish much in
formation on this point but declared
he would make more money if the
Exchanges were abolished, although he
did not favor any such step. lie char
acterlzed the mill men as The worst
pessimists 1 ever knew"
Mr.. Cone said the commission gen
orally paid on cotton transactions is
s15 per 100 bales though because of
his large business he got one-half
of the brokerage commission.
There are, believe, 10c, 100000 bales
of cotton dealt in annually by the
New York cotton exchange, suggest
ed Mr. Scott.
Before Mr.. Cone could reply Mr.. Ne
VILE explained with some feeling:
with all due Difference to this COM
mittee I consider that that is a mat
ter of estimate and there is no way
of getting at the figures
The chairman dropped the subject for
the present, his purpose being to show
the radical difference between the
transaction on Change" and the actual
number of bales. Mr. Cone referred
to the Galveston exchange as a dead
letter and said that If the future trans
actions were inhibited all the ex-
changes would be dead letters.
There is more honor in Wall street"
he volunteered, "and in Beaver street
than there is in the heart of the coun-
try"
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-02-11

Springfield, H.. February 10.-Wiliiam
J. Calhoun, United States minister to
China, appeared before the supreme court
of Illinois today in an appeal to have that
body overrule a decision bearing upon
the ten hours day working law for
women. Judge Tuthil last July held the
law limiting the working day to ten hours
unconstitutional on the ground that 1t in
frnees upon the woman's right to con-
tract for the hire OF her labor.
Minister Calhoun was one of the large
number of Chicago men and women op-
posing the decision, who appeared before
the supreme court. The minister to China
told the court that he would confine his
address to single phase of the case
Its humanitarian or commonsense side.
Il am not radical nor a socialist
nor an anarchist" he said, land I do
not even belong to the so-called 'Uplist
Movement. of which we have heard so
much recently. But I do take sufficient
notice of some of the unfortunate abuses
which exist in this highly and artificially
developed civilization OF ours and which
call aloud for correction. In the doc
trine of the freedom OF contract there is
more of friction than of reality.
When men and women are dependent
upon their daily wages, when they meet
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-02-11
MAYOR GAYNOR LOOKED UPON
AS PRESIDENTIAL TIMBER

Those acquainted with the movement
here say that Col. Henry Watterson as
been asked to propose the toast. HAS
New York Another Tilden?" and that
former Judge Augustus VanWyck has
been asked to answer. Yes"
The people of this section are much
interested in the splendid work you are
doing for the cause of good govern
ment," the invitation reads, and we
will be prepared to give you a cor
dial and enthusiastic welcome.
Missouri democrats are already an
ticipating victory in 1912 and many
are beginning to believe that New York
win furnish our national leader"
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-02-11
Four Prisoner. Break Jail

Mobile, February 10.--Four long
term convicts made their escapes some
time during last night from the county
stockade near McDavid, where 30 or 40
prisoners are kept at work on the
roads. The men burrowed under the
stockade and had evidently been at
work on the job for several days
Among the men were II. Williams,
Charles Smith and George Edwards,
three white men who were caught here
for. robbing several stores of revolvers
and diamonds and given two years
each. No trace has been found Of the
men.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-02-11
Condition Of Colonel Herbert

Baltimore, February 10.-(Special )--Col
Hilary Herbert continues to improve
daily at the Johns Hopkins hospital. His
ailment up to this time seems TO be
yielding to medical treatment.
rejecting the minds of leaders Of indus
try, express the more or less vague hope
that the court. should its Judgment sus-
tain the government and be hostile to
the defendant corporations, will, in hand
ing down its decision, point out some
measure of relief, which from any point
of view appears outside the possible
range of legislation.
Politically, the consequences of de-
cision either way must be momentous-
especially so to the majority party, in
the event of the defeat Of the govern
lnent.
II the trusts win and Congress is help
less to assist in the situation either way,
where are we at?' plaintively asked a re-
publican leader today.
This Is the topic most discussed In
washington just now. 1t is the subject
,,ppernlost in every quarter 1t has thus
far been discussed with the soft pedal
on and as it were. In whispers; but
leaders In Congress admitted today that
1t would be impossible much longer to
confne it to private conversation. 1t
was discussed last night by the Pres
ident and Senator Aldrich and will be fur
ther discussed next week.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-02-11

gress. Any violation of this section shall
be punishable upon conviction before any
justice of the peace by a fine not less
than $40 nor more than $100 or to conine-
ment in the jail of the county or city of
not less than 80 days nor more than three
months. or by both fine and imprison-
ment, in the discretion OF the court
Republican congressman from the mid
die west sat up and took notice this
morning upon the receipt of information
to the effect that William Hayward, who
has announced his candidacy for Con-
gress, has pledged himself to vote against
the reelection of Speaker Cannon. Nearly
all of them agree that they will have TO
do the same thing, and that by the time
all the republican congressional candi-
dates are named the candidacy of Uncle
Joe will be as effectually repudiated as
IL he had issued a statement formally
withdrawing from the race.
The House judiciary committee will hold
a meeting tomorrow to pass upon the
question Of expunging from the record the
recent speech of Representative Hardy of
Texas. rejecting upon Senator Bailey of
that state. 1t is thought the committee
will report in favor of expunging. 1t is
to be hoped that it will be, otherwise
Senator Bailey will be forced to reply 20
the speech, all OF which would be very
pleasing to Representative Hardy and the
republican party.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-02-11
HIGH POINTS ARE SCORED BY
SENATORIAL CANDIDATES

First ballot, senatorial caucus-Varda-
man. 20; Percy, 5S; Kyle, % Byrd, 81;
STREET, 4; Alexander, !; Anderson, /. To-
tai, 172 necessary to a choice, 81.
Second baliot-Vardaman, 70; Percy. 54;
Kyle, IL; Byrd, is; Street, 2; Alexander.
4; Cox, l. Total, 172; necessary to a
choice, Ss.
Third ballot--vardaman, 20; Percy, SO;
Kyle, rs; Byrd, 10; Street, s; Alexander,
/; Anderson, 1. Total, 172; necessary to a
choice, 81. Adjourned until 3 p. m. Fri
day.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-02-11
Death From Burns

New Orleans, February 1o--Miss Alice
Cure. aged "A years, is dead and her
adopted father, Alphonse Meynier. aged
70 years. is in precarious condition
as the result of burns sustained to-
night. When Miss Cures clothes ig-
nited from an open fireplace Msynier
attempted to extingufsh the flames.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-02-11

New York, February 10.-Mayor Gay
nor is likely presidential timber in the
eyes of some Missouri democrats. Tie
received letter today inviting him to
attend a dinner in Springfield, Mo-,
April is. the one hundred and sixty
seventh anniversary of the birth of
Thomas Jefferson, and the invitation
intimated that he is looked on in
Missouri as the national leader of dem
ocracy for 1912.
The mayor has not yet suggested his
assent, but 1t Is understood that ar
rangements are under way to launch
his boom whether he attends or not.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-02-11

Jackson Miss, February 10.-After com
pleting the forty-ninth ballot, the legis-
latiye caucus adjourned until tomorrow
afternoon, still deadlocked as to a sue
cessor to the late Senator McIaurin. To-
nights balloting, however. established
new high totals for the leading contest
ants, former Governor Vardaman on the
second ballot scoring 70, within eight OF
the nomination, while Leroy Percy had 81
to his credit on the same ballot. On the
last ballot Vardaman lost 9 and Percy 1.
Other than the variation in the vote the
session was without incident.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-02-11
nomb Explo.ion in Chicaxo

Chicago, February 10.-Another chapter
in the series of Chicagos mysterious
bomb throwings was added tonight. when
a bomb was exploded in an empty build
ing in North Hastead street, owned by
Louis and Julius Frank. The bomb, filled
with dynamite, had been put in the build
ing through hole made In the floor and
had been set off by fuse which extend
ed outdoors. The windows were shattered
but no one W.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-02-11
BANKHEAD WORKS
FOR GOOD ROADS

Washington, February 10.-(Specal.)--
Senator Bankhead has proposed an
amendment to the agricultural bill ap-
propriating half a million dollars to be
expended by the Secretary of Agricul-
ture and Postmaster General in improv-
ing the condition Of the roads in which
rural free delivery routes have been es-
tablished. The work is to be done in CO.
operation with the states.
Senator Bankhead today introduced a
bill extending for one year the time for
the marking of the graves of the soldiers
of the south who died in northern pris-
ons. The time expires on February rs,
and the Senator hopes to get the bill
passed in time to prevent the work stop
ping.
Former Governor Oates of Alabama is
the commissioner to mark the graves.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-02-11
Heart Failure Causes Boys Death

Columbus, Ohio, February 10.-Louis
Meyers, aged IA years, fell dead at the
h home of his parents, near Albany, Ohio.
when he saw an automobile speeding
by containing two physicians. The boy
had been suffering from heart trou-
BILE and on frequent occasions had
tainted at sight of autmobiles. The ply
sicians quickly jumped out.
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Good and had Trusts

Industrially, as Mr.. Wickersham said
70 the court, practically the whole scope
OF modern corporate organization is In
one way or another involved in these
cases. Good trusts" and bad trusts
apparently have a stake in the affair.
II the court should sustain the judg-
ments OF the courts below 1t might call
for industrial readiustments of far-reach-
Gag effect. Political leaders here closely
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-12-13
PROBATE COURT.

The following routine business Was
transacted at the regular session of
probate court held at Auguhta on
Monday, Duc. u. 1910.
Willis proved, approved and al
+. Sinclair. late of .Au-
gust; Thomas j. Lynch, eXer.; of
Georgina Staples Davis. late Of Au-
gusta; Thomas J. Lynch. eXes.
Administrations granted on the .cs-
,tates of Walter c. Abbott, late of
Readtield, Albert w. Abbott, Lewis
ton, adinr,; CT gideon c. Haynes, late
OF Oakland; George L. Field, Oak
land, admir-; of Isaac y. Bowman,
late of Sidney. William II. Bowman,
Sidney. admr.: OF Ellen NJ. Bridges.
late of Gardiner; Samuel NJ. Wad-
leigh of Gardiner. admr.
Guardians appointed of Silas G.
Barker, of Natl. Home, Togus; un-
sound MIND, Addison p. Barker. Ply
mouth, n. H., guardian; of Valentine
Cron, minor. Winthrop; Rose Caron,
Winthrop. guardian: of Lee c. Towle.
minor, Gardiner; Chas. +. Pitcher,
Gardiner guardian; OF Elsie L. Rines,
minor, Gardiner: Arthur L. Rines.
Ofu-ulIleI, guar u1dn, VI hoy u. Cdl-
non, minor, Oakland: Forrest b. Can
non, Sidney. guardian.
License to sell real estate granted
Edward A. Bird, admr. est. Hattie J.
Bird. late of West Gardiner; Forrest
H. Badger, admr. of the est. Phronia
l.. White, late of Monmouth; o. j.
Husscy. admr. of the est. of David
Bourne, late of Winslow: Albert S.
Burril. admr of the est. Of Alex
anler. Dolan. late Of Windsor: Thos.
]. Lynch. eXcr. est. Fred S. Thorne,
late of Gardiner; d. Maria Clifford
guardian of Merton f. Clifford, of
Easton. Mass.
Trustee appointed-Fremont j. G.
Little of Augusta. trustee under the
will Of William +. Peva, late Of Au-
gusta.
Accounts allowed-First and final
account Thos. j. Lynch, admir-. est.
John II. Larrabee, late of Augusta
list and final account Harry W. Per-
cival. admr. cf the estate OF Zenas
Perciyal. late OF China: list and final
account of Ella l.. Cary admX. OF the
est. John A. Cary. late Of Augusta
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-12-13
TRIBUTE TO PEARY.
Eowdoin College Lecturer Lauds Dis
tinguished Arctic Explorer.

Brunswick, Me, Dec. 12.-(SpeciaD.
Rev. Samuel Valentine Cole, d. D..
principal of Wheaton Seminary. the
Annie Talbot Coic lecturer at Bowdoin
College. this evening at Memorial hall.
gave the second in the series of adj
dresses on Personality and Power
This evening DR.. Cole took as his sub
ject "The Development of Personal
Power and in the course of his re-
marks took occasion to pay high
tribute TO the qualities of Robert T..
Peary. the Arctic explorer and grad
uate of Bowdoin.
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BoWDolN.

The funeral services of Albert Hall
were held Saturday at 10 o'clock in the
forenoon from the home. Interment
al the South Bowdoin cemetery.
Granville Purnton is expected home
this week Monday, from the hospital
Charles Card, of Lisbon. was in this
vicinity Sunday.
Mrs. f. E. Cornish entertained Sun
day company from, Lewiston.
The dog, Roxy, owned by Albert Cur
tbs very mysteriously disappeared a
week ago Thursday evening. She has
been g pet-of Mr.. Curtis daughter and
seldom leaves the house
Norman Curtis Of the eastern part
OF the toMn,; was. in this vicinity sat.
/ urdasil {Atiattena uthej funeral Of a rela-
eHe:ar.,t ona 2aianis .5- t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-12-13

BE sure to visit the store Of II j.
Christmas gifts at greatly reduced
prices. December clearance sales are
not usual but he decided to set prices
ON some goods before the holidays and
, y glance at his big ad. will convince
You that his is Il good store in which
to buy useful gifts. Some good things
on, the % and soc counters, and all
the coats. waists, furs. sweaters. silk
skirts and dress skirts at genuine bar
gain prices.
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Real Estate Transfers.

The following real estate transfers
We're recorded at the I\enncbec coun-
t. registry OF deeds during tie past
week:
Augusta Lila l.. Young OF August
Ia TO Rachel f. iIassom Of Chelsea.
land and buildings, 81; George T.. To-
hey II Nassalboro to Alfred p. F'ifield
of Augusta. land. 81; a. ]. Woodward
of CRshWg to Mary T.. Barry ,ot Au-
SUsta, land 81 Lucy Packard yof All
gusta to Levi HalloMell of Augusta
and Ebcn HalIoWell Of Weeks Mills
81, -
.Albion-Iemperance NJ. Drake Of Al
bion to Hascall S. Hall OF Waterville
land and buildings. 81.
Benton -Thomas II. Weeks OF Ben
ton to Frank NJ. Clifford of Fairfield
lard and buildings. 81: Carrie f.. So
per Of Boston to Emery l.. Bean of
Mount Vernon, lard and buildings, ST.
China William II. Broad of China
to Ralph NJ Harrington OF China
land, 81; Albert r. Burrill of China to
Cloves &. Guian of Pressure Isle, land
and buildings, 81.
Fairfield-I-eandor ID. Rand of Fair.
field to Addic l.. Rand Of Fairfield
land, ST.
Gardin"r-Hcrbert A. Hartman OF
Gardiner to William l.. and Daniel IT,
Helms of Hallowell. land, 81; WILLIE C
Annis OF Gardiner to Elmer +. Annis
OF Gardiner. land and buildings, 81.
Hallownl!~Lnuisa II Gilpatrick OF
Hallowell to William l.. Helms OF
Hallowell. land. 81.
Oakiand-W. p. +. SaWtelle Of Oak
land 10 G. II. Lewis of Oakland. land
81; W. =. T.. Sawtclle Of Oakland IL
BY ron +. Sawtcilc Of Oakland, land
81. John Cote Of Oakland to Arthur
Dtib"et OF Waterville. land $3.50.
Readfi;.ld-Louisa S. Ladd Of Read.
field to George H. Allen Of. Reauiield
land. 81.
Cheisea-Rachel \. Hanson OF Chel.
sec t. L. l.. Patterson of Hailowell
ard to Lila f. Young OF Hailowell
land and buildings. 81.
Eienna--trdano Chesley of Vienna
to Arthur J. Wright of Vienna. land
81
Wateryillc Land Co., tx
Belle NJ. Spear Of Waterville, land
ST. Herbert NJ. Beach of Watervill.
to Dexter II. Spaulding Of Waterville
land. 81.
Winslow--W. T. REYNOLDS of Win
slow 10 c. d. Hazelton Of Oakland
lard $50
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A REMARKABLE RECORD.

The recent introduction of Cadum
By chemist has attracted considera-
bic notice. because it has benefited SO
lmany obstinate cases of eczema ana
|nther skin affections. Its success mas
|teeu little short of wonderful. The
telling of eczema stops with the hfse
|anpiication. a cure. even in stubborn
Eases. being sometimes effected in two
ar three weeks Herpes. pinples. rash,
sacno., blotcles. etc. are relieved after
h single nights use. Cadum is SOLD
nv .af druggists at Toe and 25c per Box.
w az =
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cd position as clerk in the clothing
store of Charles +. Bilodeau during
tie holiday rush. and entered upon
his duties yesterday
Wallace Price, Cony II, has left
school and entered the employ Of his
father. Mr.. Price was one Of the most
popular students in the school and all
wish him success in his new work
Cony's prospect for u basketball team
is YER good anI about 81 reported
for practic" MondaN. Coach Wandtkc
is working tn" boys hard and will
soon have tn. first tearl in condition.
The first game will be play cd next
Friday evening with the strong alum
sEac i've. 4.,..
aAholt - girls are training for the
basketball team. and it is reported
that the boys are liable to receive =
challenge for 4 game in the II ar flu
'ture.
\. w. Hammond of Sidney Monday
was Il business visitor in the city.