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The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1910-11-21

Murphy insists upon musical act
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-04-28

and court clerks of this county are re- duced, or if these officers are to be placed upon salaries, that every similar office holder in the various counties in Ala bama must be treated likewise. The ques- ton then is, is the sentiment against the system strong enough in the small coun- ties in the state to abolish the system all over the state? The small counties Of the state would not at the last legislature agree to do this. In fact, the last legis- an opposition. In fact. it Is probable that would be better to give us relief(?) by d. viding our county and thereby reduce the compensation of our officers to level with theirs, than to stand for general reduction throughout the state
 A bill proposing an amendment to sec tion 1O4 of the constitution so as to allow the legislature to pass a local bill on the subiect ought not to meet with as strong opposition. In fact, it is probable that strong delegation from Jefferson county in the legislature could succeed in carry ing 1t through The proposed amendment would doubtless win out before the peo- nle bv a large majority. It is true that spch q course would necessarily post none the matter longer than many of us wish to wait. but my experience Tn maj ters of this kind leads me to believe that there is little hope of passing general bill on the subject.
 Hovever as stated in the beginning, will, if elected, use my vote ana hhhuehce in the endeavor to do so. Yours truly
 HUGH MORROW.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-04-28
WOLTER SENTENCED FOR CRUEL MURDER

New York. April 27.-Albert w. Vol ter, convicted of the murder of Ruth Wheeler, was sentenced today by Judge Foster. in general sessions court, to die in the electric chair at Sing Sing prison during the week beginning June 6. The condemned man displayed only a languid interest.
 A crowd of men and women fought for admission to the courtroom in which Wolter was sentenced. When Judge Eos ter began to speak Wolter gazed at him iDtently. but with no show of feeling as the fateful words were pronounced.
 Albert w. Wolter," said the judge. you have had fair trial, in which you have been ably defended, The crime of which you have been convicted attracted the attentien of the whole world by it's very enormity. and caused many to doubt your sanity. have carefully observed your conduct in court during the whole week Of your trial, and l have detected netting to indicate that you are not sane under the law. Tn addition, reports made by Frank A.. Mcclure, the Tom5s phy- sician, and by the superintendent of the Long Island State Insane asylum, con firm my impression that you are morally and legally responsible for the crime of which you stand convicted
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-04-28
GENERAL MILES IS
 INJURED BY FALL

Washington, April 27.-Gen. Nelson A. Miles, |. s. A., retired, was thrown from a new horse he was riding in Po- tomac park late today. One rib was broken, he received slight scalp wound and was bruised somewhat on his should CT and side. It is not thought that he suffered any internal injuries or that the scalp wounds will prove serious.
 When picked up by one of the park policemen General Miles was unconscious but shortly regained his senses and re- fused to be taken to the government hospital at Fort Myer or to another hos- pital, declaring that he would go to his apartment to which an automobile con- veyed him. The doctors who attended him said tonight that as far as they were able to discover no cause for alarm. On account of his age, which is three score and 10 years, and his weight. some of his friends here are apprehensive lest he may have suffered more severely than is known. He was suffering consider able pain tonight, but was bearing it bravely. After the general had ridden for a time on his accustomed horse he took from his groom and mounted one he had never tried before. He had not gone more than a quarter of a mile when the animal reared and threw him heavily to the ground. The running horse attracted attention from onlookers.
 From 1895 to 1903 General Miles was in command of the army.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-04-28
From E. B. Knight

Mir Richard l.. Williams, Birming gham. Dear Sir: Yours of goth inst, re- garding my position in regard to the fee system just received, and l beg to say in answer that I have for long time regarded this system in so far as 1t applies to a number of offices in Jefferson county an abomination.
 I contend that for reasonable salary just as good men would seek these offices as at present and not only would the abolition of the enormous fees of these offices relieve the burdens of a class least able to bear them, but one of the most debauching elements of our elections would be eliminated.
 l hereby pledge myself as I have heretofore stood pledged, if elected to the legislature, to actively support measures to correct what I consider the great evils of this system.
 Thanking you for your inquiry, I am, sir, most respectfully yours,
 E. B. KNIGHT.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-04-28
PAPER QUESTION
 IS SERIOUS ONE

Washington April Elf the supply of paper produced in the United States con- tinues to decrease during the remainder Of the present year as it has during the past six months this country will be obliged in the near future to import from Canada and other countries a constant ly increasing amount of wood pulp and paper and to pay the greater price whick Is imposed by the tariff. This is shown by statistics prepared by Herbert Knox Smith, commissioner of corporations. at the request of the American Newspaper Publishers associati tion, from monthly re- ports made to him during the past IS months by the American Paper and Pulp association
 The opinion has been expressed in vari- ous quarters that, as a result of this showing, the American Newspapers Pub fishers association. which, during the discussion of the tariff bill. put up a viz orous fight for free paper, will renew it's fight and demand revision of the paper schedule of the tariff bill.
 Beginning with last September the amount of paper on hand at the mills at the end of each month has grown less each month. decreasing by a few thou sand tons every 90 days from 53,113 tons on hand at the end of August, 1909 to 15,907 tons at the end of March. 1910 From September, 1909, to and including March, 1910, the amount of paper shipped by the mills each month has exceeded the amount produced, the amount of ex- cess varying by from 1000 to 5000 tons a month.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-04-28
SENATOR BRISTOW
 SLAPS RAILROADS

Wash hington. April Exchanging the railroads not only with innumerable acts of discrinlna nation-"high- handed acts of tyranny'-but also with cor rupting legislation and with influencing the appointment of federal judges, Senator Bristow, in connection with the railroad bill discussion in the Senate today. entered upon an extensive con demnation of the present system Of Ia te- making. He cited many instances to show the i'll effects of the plan em- plnyed.
 Declaring that by these meth ods one man was enriched at the expense of another and that there was great dis erimination as between cities, he assert ed that they should not be permitted to continue longer.
 Coming to illustrations. Mir Bristow cited the cases of Tucson, Arizona
 "The rate from New York to Tucson on woolen fabrics is s3 go per 100, or s1. 43 more than to Fl Paso." he said. That is, the people of Tucson are charged s143 more for the additiona haul of 312 miles. The rate from New York to San Francisco, 3391 miles, or 569 miles farther than from New York to Tucson, is g per 100, 90 cents less than that to Tucson.
 That Is, the people of Tucson, Ari- zona. are charged 90 cents per 10I pounds more for freight from New York on the clothing they wear, or the fabrics they use in their domestic and industrial affairs than are the people oi San Francisco. though the railroad hauls the tariffc a shorter distance by 569 miles"
 Admitting that water competition had something to do with the favoritism to San Francisco, lie declared that cir eumstances should not be permitted to continue permanently.
 In the same connection he called at tention to the fact that the rate to El Paso was 2e cents less than to Den yer, notwithstanding the latter city wa 2 3SO miles nearer to New York
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-04-28
O'NEAL GREETED WITH
 GREAT ENTHUSIASM
Delivers Phillipic Against Rad
 realism and Turmoil
HE SPEAKS AT ANNISTON
O'NenI Was Frequently Chcered. WiIIctt Introduces Him As
 the Next Governor

Anniston, April 7.-(Special.) .)-With ev- cry seat in the circuit courtroom of the Calhoun county courthouse taken and with several extra chairs filled. a large audience greeted Emmett ONeal in this city this evening when he presented his claims as the logical candidate for gov ernor of Alabama, in the course of which he delivered a feeling philippic against radicaIism and political turmoil pleading with earnestness for return of peace and prosperity to the state of Alabama.
 Introduced as our next governor by Ebert D. Wnlett. MT. O'Neal had his oro~.d with htrr1 from the start, and his meeting was most rousing one His appeal was based on the contention that he represents that sI.irit of conservatism which actuated the majority of voters of the state in defeating the recent constitu- tional amendment. He conceded that the amendment is dead but he said that un- less the spirit which underlies the amend- ment movement is likewise crushed it will live to plunge Alabama into unut- terable woe" Referring to his opponent, Colonel ONeal cited Jeffersons famous criterion "Is he honest? Is he compe- tent? Will he support the constitution?'
 That Colonel Mallory is honest ana competent, he acknowledged, but charged that as the father of the late proposed constitutional amendment, he had violated the fundamentals Of the constitution as well as contravened the democratic plat form We can forgive those who forced that amendment on us" he said. but we won't forget: nor will we reward with honor the man who betrayed us.
 '''rhis is not a campaign of men. but of measures'' he said "and the election of Mallory would be construed as a tri- umph of Comerism. Lawrenceism. and all the other isms that have cursed Ala bama.
 Mallory is a good man." he continued, but if he has been politically disfigured by his act at Montgomery, he has but himself to blame" Colonel O'Neal did not hesitate to say that he stands for ;ne repeal of the most drastic features of the prohibition laws. but he said that he will enforce if elected, every law on the statute books, unless the people speak to the contrary through their representa- lives in the state legislature.
 He spoke confidently of h's election, and in reference to the existing administra- tion he said We are going to return to q constitutional form of government. It is the duty of the government to con serve every legitimate interest and if am elected I will go into office hampered by no pledges or promises except those that I have made in my public utter ances.'
 Eloauent and ready to take advantage of every expression from the audience, Colonel O'Neal was frequently cheered and apparently pleased.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-04-28

salaries would be allowed. In these counties the state could well afford to allow salaries somewha at in excess of the annual average of fees. In this way We could get the support of a sal ary bill by the representatives from those counties. This would be practi- cal politics for the good of the people. The legislature certainly has the power to enact such law If l am sent to the legislature 1 will introduce and urge passage of it. If passed, let some interested official attack it before the supreme court. In my opinion the su- preme court will hold 1t valid"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-04-28
One Hundred .Japapcse Killed

Victoria, B. C.. April 27.-More than one hundred Japanese were killed to- day when an avalanche plunged down Sunagese hill, it was reported today. The avalanche overwhelmed the vii. lage of Nishimoyamura and buried 1t and the adjoining valley for a long dis. tance under 6 feet of snow and debris
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-04-28
CANDIDATES DEFINE
 FEE SYSTEM VIEWS
Two for Senate and Ten for the
 Legislature Pledged
MORROW WRITES VIEWS
Opposes Present System and Says It Is Easy to Declare Against It But Quite Difficult to Accomplish
 the Desired Result
the Editor of The Age Herald

To the Editor of The Age Herald:
 On April 20 I mailed to each candi- date for the legislature for nomina- tion in the primary of May a letter (copy of which was published in The Age Herald of the 25th inst), request ing from each declaration as to how he stood in the matter of the fee ques- tion issue. Since the sending out of this letter I have received several com munications iron. different candidates, both verbal and written. Including those who have made public announce ment. and those who have communi- cated with me as being opposed to the fee system and in favor of placing pub lie officials on salaries, are the follow ing:
 Hugh Morrow (by letter).
 John G. Smith (verbally).
 T. C. Mcdonald (verbally).
 C. A. ONeill tverbally).
 E. B. Knight tby letter).
 T. IL Motion (by letter..
 c. D. Ritter (by 1etter).
 H. K. White (by letter..
 Walker Percy (publicly).
 B. A. Thompson (publicly).
 r. I. Tarrant (publicly).
 E. N. Hamill tverbally).
 I give you this list knowing and ap- preciating your deep interest in this matter, which is of so great importance to the people of the county, and tn link Ing that perhaps you would like to publish same TOT the benefit of the voters who are to take part in the primary of May 2. I also hand you herewith letters which I have received on the subject and which you are at liberty to publish, if you see fit, giving the views of some of the candidates. Yours very truly,
 k. L. WILLIAMS.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-04-28
Mt. Mckinley Again Assaulted

Seattle, Wash, April 27.-The revenue cutter Tahoma sailed today for Alaska, dition of four men, who will attempt to ascend Mount McWinley on the sea ward side, The Mazama society is a mountain climbing organization of the northwest.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-04-28
EXCURSION RATES
 TO BALTIMORE

Southern Railway authorizes the spe- cial low rate of s2475 to Baltimore and return. Tickets on sale May 8. g. and 10. limited June 1. Stopovers at Atlanta and Washington Birmingham Special. the fast eleetric-lighted steel-car train. makes the trip over two hours quicker than any other line. Leaves 9:30 a. m., arrives Bal timore 2:10 noon the following day
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-04-28
T. II. Motion

birmingham April P, 1910. Mir K. L. Williams, ll41s North "eh's-
 first Street, City ao.,,
 "Dear Sir-Replying to your of the zoth inst. beg to say that in my announce ment for the legislature on February ls' undertook to express myself on the sup iact of inc fee system in the following anguage ., saa
 .T am unalterably opposed to the Tee system. and especially with reference 10 inc sheriff's office, and if elected snail ao all in, my power to have some laws ehac'- cd to cure the abuses of the present sys- tenn. Where there is will ana aesHe there ought to be a way to make IL iess proflta ble to the sheriff of Jefferson couh- tv to lock and unlock the jail door am frankly of the opinion that were u not for the fee system our present ]ali ana courthouse would be ample ana sunicieh' for A long time to come
 If affords me pleasure to have you ana others interested in this subject. l De- came interested several years ago, anu had numerous conferences with the late Alexander T. London on the subject, and when he died felt that the cnampion or this cause had passed away and the peo- nle had suffered great loss.
 I do not hesitate to express myseif 10 vou on this subject in response to your letter, which I. presume Is sent to all the other candidates, but I would have 1t un- derstood that my position Is nothing new, and I have gone on record through the newspap apers and otherwise long ago as be- ing ready to do anything in my power to abolish the fee system. Yours truly,
 T. H. MOTION.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-04-28
EPISCOPAL WOMEN
 CLOSE MEETING

Meridian Miss April tSpecial.)- The annual meeting of the Woman's Auxiliary of the Episcopal church of Mississippi closed a successful two days session in this city tonight at St. Paul's Episcopal church. The feature of the closing session tonight were the addresses of the Rev. pr. Smeade, archdeacon of Jackson, and J. L.. Sykes of West Point. From to o'clock this evening an elaborate re- ception was held at St. Pauls rectory in honor of the delegates At the eariy forenoon session corporate communion was held and the remainder of the day session was devoted to business A greater number of the delegates will leave for their homes on the ear- :. morning trains.
 The auxiliary elected the followinA, officers:
 Mrs. T. D. Bratton reelected presi- dent; Mrs. Bulah Payne of Meridian vice presidents Mrs. Monroe McClurg Of Greenville. secretary; Miss Anna Jones of Port Gibson, treasurer and financial secretary.
 The Junior auxiliary of the diocese elected Miss Walthall of Jackson, pres ident, and Miss Marshall of Wick sburg. secretary. Miss Eliza Fox of Vicks burg was elected trea surer of United Offering and Mrs. Shepard Neville of Meridian was elected head of the chii- dren's department of the state auxil- iary. The next meeting will be held at Greenville.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-04-28
Birmingham, April 27, 1910.

Blrmlnghdfn, Aprll Zi, ISlO Hon. Robert N. Bell. Chairman City:
 My Dear Sir-Under date of April 2, 1a1O I addressed the following communi- cation to you, and also left a copy of the same in the office of the Hon. John W. Altman for delivery to him by his clerk:
 Representing a number of gentlemen who desire to be delegates to the dem ocratic state convention to be held in Montgomery on May r. 1910, I filed with you within the proper time list Of 46 names Upon your demand I also filed an emblem, under which, according to your ruling, these names were to be printed. Tn filing this emblem we did not concede the right of the county commit tee to make such requirement, as the state executive committee made no such rule nor has it delegated to your com mittee the power to make such ruling.
 q rendered you, under protest, the em- blem of the democratic party-the 'dem- ocratic rooster as this is to be a dis tinctly democratic primary.
 Not yielding any of the rights which we have, and reserving all rights to pro- test with the state executive committee. hereby tender you another emblem. as YOU have, without warrant and without party law, refused the right of these democrats to use this emblem referred to-the democratic rooster
 ''The emblem is the great seal of Ala bama, and under it is to be printed the words: Taxpayers ticket
 To this communication we have up to this time received no reply; but this aft ernoon. for the first time. l saw what purported to be an official ballot for lief ferson county. Over the list Of names which I presented there was neither em- blem nor name, taxpayers ticket" which presented. And the group of names, which. under your ruling we had to pre- sent as a group had been transposed. Our group as submitted, was headed with the name of E. H. Cabaniss, and should have appeared on the ticket in the order submitted on our list, which we are again handing you with the de- mand that the official ballot used in the election shall have over our group of dele gates the name taxpayers ticket" and that they appear on said ticket in the order named in our presentation. | Kindly let us have an immediate reply | to this communication.
 A copy of this letter is being sent to Hon. John w. Altman chairman of the subcommittee on arrangements, for his information. Respectfully yours,
 FRANK w. SMITH, Vice Chairman.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-04-28

Tonight teachers began to arrive in the city for the state teachers con- vention, which will hold it's opening session at the Grand Opera House to- morrow evening and every train into the city until tomorrow afternoon is expected to be crowded with delegates. Two special trains will reach the city in the afternoon and the one over the Alabama and Vicksburg from Jackson will be packed with educators.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-04-28
Other Candidates

Hon. R. l.. Williams. City;
 Dear Sir-Replying to your favor Of the l 10th inst. requesting a statement or my views relative to our present fee system | and other matters in which the people are
 interested, beg to say that consider our | present fee system unjust and unreason- able. and If I am elected as representa- | five from Jefferson county it is my inten- | tion to introduce and work for a hil l changing our present fee system and put ting all our county officers on salary | also intend to introduce and work foi
 bill taking all county convicts out Of | the mines and working them on our Iub | lie roads I also think that vither who attend our courts should be | cash for their attendance instead of t-
 which nets them about e per cent z .ne | dollar. and I believe that when the D soper changes are made in our fee system and large sums that are now going into the | pockets of officials are paid into the county treasury and these officials paid a | reasonable salary, that we will have
 plenty of money with which to pay all
 witness fees in cash. Yours very truly. | c. D. RITTER. | Fl. K. White says:
 "I have sworn eternal enmity to the fee system. Paraphrasing the slogan of Scipio Africanus in his campaigns against Carthage-Carthago est delen-
 
 stroyed. It is inequitable. IL is. there fore, indefensible. I believe that in
 a days work in my law office I could draft bill to put sheriffs. probate Judges, court clerks and all other off cers in the 67 counties of Alabama on fair salaries. graded on sliding scale according to population and assessed values of counties. Of course, there should be maximum and minimum linn it's of salaries, but Jefferson county would be in class by itself, and the maximum salaries which would be paid lin Jefferson would be very liberal. Th (
 sh eriff. for instance. might be paid here lS1O,0OO a year. This would be liberal but it would not be outrageous, like the annual average of fees of about S40,0OO he now gets. In counties like
 Winston and Marion, for instance
 where the sheriffs and clerks have tc
 raise a few bales of cotton on the hill
 sides to supplement their official fees
 in order to make living. the minimum