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Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1911-07-27
CAMPAIGN in MISSISSIPPI

/ Jackson, Miss, July 27.-One OF
the most spirited political campaigns
that Mississippi has seen in years
entered upon its final stage today
Next Tuesday statewide democrat
lie primary will be held for the in
dorsement of a candidate for United
States senator and the nomination of
candidates for governor and other
state officers to be chosen at the next
ELECTION. In this state the democratic
nomination is equivalent to election.
Public interest centers almost wholly
in the contest for the senatorship.
Senator Leroy Percy, whose term will
expire in 1918, is a candidate for
reelection. His principal opponent
in the fight for the toga is ex-Gover-
nor James K. vardaman, one of the
most aggressive and picturesque poll
ticians that Mississippi has turned
out in many years. G. H. Alexander
is the third entrant in the senatorial
race Alexander has developed
considerable following, but most un-
biased onlookers are of the opinion
that the real fight will be between
Vardaman and Percy, with close
finish and the probability that a
second primary will be necessary to
choice. Earl Brewer, a prominent
lawyer Of Clarksdale win be nomin-
ated for governor without opposition.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1911-07-27
.RIDICULES SPECIAL MESSAGE
DECLARES 1T "LEAvEs ROOT OF
THE MATTER WHOLLY UN-
TOUCHED
GOES INTO LENGTHY DETAIL
SAYS FRIENDS OF coNsERvA-
TIoN ARE UP AGAINST HARD
PROPOSITION

Washington, July 27.-Gifford Pin
chot, former government chief for
ester, and now president of the Ma
tional Conservation association to-
day issued a statement, declaring that
President Taft leaves the root of
the matter wholly untouched" in his
message to the senate, denying that
there could be any monopolization of
the water front of Controller Bay,
Alaska.
Mr.. Pinchot opens his statement
with this charge: "The presidents
defense of his course in the Control
ler Bay affair shows how hard it is
to make a good excuse for bad mis-
take" Concluding, Mr.. Pinchot says:
"It is unfortunate that the friends OF
conservation in their efforts to bring
about the development of Alaska for
the benefit of the people, are contin-
ually obliged to expend their strength
against the men who ought to be the
protectors of the peoples property.
1t looks to me like unnecessary du-
plication of work, when we must first
fight the policeman before we can
get a chance to stop the looting.
"In spite Of all explanations" says
Mr.. Pinchot, "the fact remains that
Mr.. Taft in opening the lands around
Controller Bay. without notice to the
public, has given the interests behind
R. S. Ryan an opportunity to acquire
the key to the channel of Controller
Bay before the public knew what was
going on.
"The president denies. that in
granting Ryan's request for the
opening of Controller Bay by the ex-
ecutive order of October 2S. there was
any element of secrecy and quotes
press dispatch of the same day, an
nouncing his action. But Mr.. Taft
does not mention that on the day he
S1Sueu Iu0 OTuck dnO hOeAAASN sO
press in Washington. Ryan's survey
ing party was. ready in Alaska and
that by November l, or four days
after the order was made and before
the government officials in Alaska
had been notified of the order, they
had begun a survey of the Ryan
claims on Controller Bay.
"The omission of the customary
thirty days notice to the public that
the land would be open to entry gave
Ryan what ne wanted. 1t cut off all
chance for any competitor to locate
on the terminal lands until after
Ryan had made his selection. No
amount of newspaper notice to the
country after the executive order was
signed could in any respect interfere
with the prearranged work of Ryan's
agents or enable any rival to enter a
foot of land on Controller Bay, ex-
cept what was not wanted by the peo-
pie whom Ryan represented. 1t was
like locking the stable after the
horse was gone. If the order had been
wholly secret the effect could not
have been different"
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1911-07-27
RIeeEsT sToRAeE HOUSE

Pittsburg. July 27.-The Pennsyl-
vania railroad is planning to build in
this city the largest cold storage
house in the world. 1t will cover at
least two entire blocks and will cost
more than $5.OoO,OoO. Besides fur
nishing cold storage facilities, there
will be storerooms, salesrooms and
office accommodations for from four
hundred to five hundred commission
merchants.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1911-07-27
STEEL TRUST PROBE
SHIFTS TO new YORK
GEORGE W. PERKINS, BANKERS
AND BROKERS TO BE SUM-
MoNED AS WITNESSES

New York, July 27.-George w.
Perkins, former partner of ]. Pier
pont Morgan, chairman of the fin
ance committee of the International
Harvester company, and member
of the board of directors of the
United States Steel corporation. is
to be summoned before the steel
trust committee of inquiry, of the
house of representatives now in ses-
sion here. This was determined on
at an executive meeting today of the
committee, which has transferred its
field of 9ctivity here from Washing
ton.
Just how soon Mr.. Perkins will be
called has not been determined. To
morrow the committee expects to re-
new it's probing into the absorption
of the Tennessee Coal and Iron COM
pany By the United States Steel cor
poration during the financial panic of
1901. Mr.. Perkins will be asked
what he knows about events leading
up to that transaction and there are
many other bankers, brokers and
steel corporation men in New York
who were interested in the threaten
ing events of that time who are tc
be summoned. Former President
Roosevelt, to whom Elbert H. Gary
chairman of the board of directors o.
the United States Steel corporation
and Henry C. Frick appealed wher
the deal to take over the Tennessee
company and its vast resources was
planned, may also be witness.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1911-07-27
TO TAKE LONG TRIP

Cedar Point, o., July 27.-The an
nual summer meeting of the Associat
ed Ohio Dailies began here today
with headquarters at the Breakers ho-
tel. After electing officers and con.
Guiding other business of the meeting
tomorrow the editors and their fam
lilies will depart for a tour of western
Canada that will take them as far as
Alberta and Saskatchewan.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1911-07-27

Washington, July PA compro-
mise wool bill offered by Senator La
Toilette of Wisconsin, modification
of both his own and the house bill
was passed by the senate today by a
vote of 4S to 32, through the union
OF the democrats and republican in
surgents. On this middle ground the
democrats, having secured a record
vote on the original Underwood bill
ic!ned with the insurgent forces. The
measure adopted reduces the raw WOO
duty to 35 per cent ad valorem and
correspondingly reduces the duties OF
woolen articles.
There is some doubt as to what
course the house democrats will pur
sue with regard to the compromise
bill House Leader Underwood sew
oral DAYS ago served notice that The
house would not accept the origina
La Toilette bill. Although Presdden
Taft has made no definite utteranct
to that effect, it has been strongly in
timated at the White House from time
to time that he might feel called on tt
veto wool tariff bill, passed in ad
vance of a report on that schedule
from the tariff board.
The regular republican members o
the senate finance committee announc
ed that because of the carrying ou
Iof the Observation-Disclosures
gent wool program they would refus'
to serve on the conference committee
between the two houses.
The Underwood house wool tariff
bill was defeated in the senate toda!
Al to 46, Except for Senator Brown
o. Nebraska, who voted for the bill
1.-THE vote was along strict party lines
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1911-07-27
LA TOILETTE LEADS Fight
HE OFFERS SUBSTITUTE FOR oRI-
GINAL MEASURE, GETTING
1T THROUGH
CHARGES ULTERIOR MOTIVES
WISCONSIN SENATOR DECLARES
coTERIE is AGAINST ALL
TARIFF LEGISLATION
TODAY IN CONGRESS

N TODAY IN CONGRESS
4 Senate met at 10 a. m. 4
Indian committee continued in 4
= vestigation in Chippewa Indian 4
, AFFAIRS.
\ Postoffice committee continu- 4
ed hearing special privileges tes- \
\ timony. 4
= After defeating both the origin 4
= al La Toilette bill and the house \
\ bill, the senate passed by a vote
\ of 4S to 32, compromise wool \
: revision bill, offered by Mr.. La \
= Toilette. \
\ Lorimer election investigating \
: committee continued it's hearing. \
4 Elections subcommittee consid- \
\ cred taking up charges against \
\ Senator Stephenson of Wiscon- \
\ sin. 4
= House met at noon. After a \
Z brief session, adjournment was =
! taken until tomorrow, postponing =
! ing cotton tariff revision debate =
until then to permit fling min \
= ority report. =
= \ y 4 \ \ \ \ = \ \
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1911-07-27
MISSOURI BOOSTERS Met

West Plains, Mo-. July 27.-Gover.
nor Hadley and other state officials
Joined in meeting here today with
representatives of commercial clubs
in cities and towns throughout the
southern half of Missouri to discuss
plans for an organized campaign to
exploit the Ozark region. It is propos-
ed to begin a systematic campaign OF
advertising to call public attention to
the wonderful fruit growing and other
natural resources of this section Of
Missouri
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1911-07-27
and the officers. who numbered over

and the officers, who numbered over
thirty.
The menu was as follows:
Martini Dry Cocktail
Caviar on Toast
Bouillon Salted Almonds Olives
Filet de Boeuf With Mushrooms
Pumme de Terre Lettuce
Spring Chicken Fried Young Peas
Fresh Sliced Tomatoes
Mayonaise Sauce
Ice Cream Macarones
Marascino Cherries
Cafe Noir Crackers Cheese
Cigars Cigarettes
Niersteiner Rhine, Pierre Mont Claret,
NUNS Extra Dry
Camp Mills. N. NJ. July 26, 1911.
Instead OF participating in a ma
neuver this morning the First Regi-
ment of the New Mexico National
Guard spent considerable time in
drilling. Company drilling in skir-
mish formation was done by the ten
organizations during the early morn
ing. From 10:30 o'clock until noon
the soldiers engaged in extended bat
talon drill. Tomorrow morning the
regiment likely will participate in an
other maneuver.
Adjutant General Brookes had ex-
pected to pay off the soldiers this
evening, but was obliged to put off
this interesting transaction until to-
morrow on account of the fact that
the pay rolls had not been completed.
The hospital is still free from in
Iured Or i'll soldiers, the health OF
the camp continuing exceptionally
goods
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1911-07-27
FIVE NEGROES MEET
DEATH in COLLISION
PASSENGER TRAIN ON SEABoARD
AIR LINE DASHES INTO A
FREIGHT ON SIDING

Hamlet, N c., July 27.-Seven peo-
pie were killed and between fifty and
seventy-five injured, many of whom
will die, when an excursion train
from Durham, N. c., on the Sea
Board Air line, bound for Charlotte,
dashed head-on into freight thain
in the yards here today. All the dead
were, and practically all the injured
are negroes.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1911-07-27
WEDs ENGLISH GIRL

london. July 27.--Mariy Americans
OF social prominence attended the
wedding today of Miss Dora Jeslyn
Taylor. member 0f~a wen known En-
glish family, and william Pancoast
Clyde, jr., of New York City. Mr..
Clyde is Yale graduate and be-
longs to the well known family of
steamship owners.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1911-07-27
EXPRESS RATES INQUIRY

Chicago, July 27.-with view to
getting at all the facts in regard to
express rates and also to determine
the desirability of greater co-opera-
tion. between the state railroad COM
sions and the Interstate Commerce
commission in the control of express
companies, committee of railroad
commissioners from several states
met in Chicago today to begin se-
ries Of hearings IN the mater.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1911-07-27
COMPANY F MEN THANK THE OPTIC

n
To The opic:-
undersigned company behalf of the enlisted
The Optic for the complimentary ball
given enlisted the Territorial National Guard We de
all young ladies who attended the social
courteses shown
Thanking again for the social evening passed by and
wishing business social affairs
beg leave to remain, Yours for The Optic,
The Enlisted Company First Regiment Mexico
National Guard
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1911-07-27
UNDERWOOD REPORTS BILL

Washington, July 27-The Under
wood cotton revision bill was report
ed to the house today by Chairman
Underwood of the ways and means
committee, but debate was postpon-
ed until tomorrow.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1911-07-27

Judge E. Y. Long left this afternoon
for Tfinidad. where he will remain 3
short time on legal business
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1911-07-27
ST. LOUIS sPELTER.

ST. Louis. July 27.-spelter strong.
5 .65@5 20.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-09-07
MERCY HOME UNABLE TO
 s MEET CURRENT EXPENSES

The lady board of managers of the Mercy Home has issued the following;
 For the first time in many years the Mercy Home is unable to meet it's cur rent expenses, and desires to make a brief statement concerning the unexpect- ed emergency
 ''The past 15 years the county has made to the home an appropriation rang ing from S25 to $50 per month, accord ing to the number of children cared for.
 lowing to technicaiity involving question regarding the law of 1907, the board of revenue now declines to pay the appropriation until a new interpreta- ton of the law is given by the state attorney general.
 "The withdrawal of $50 per month is a very serious matter at this time. With a family of 20 children the home cannot meet its current expenses.
 Ut is especially unfortunate just now as the home is undergoing general re- pairs and building an addition of a 60 foot wing al a cost of s35o0, it being necessary with the increasing demands to provide new kitchen, dining room, dor mitory and playroom. For this purpose 5000 was in hand. The balance must be arranged for.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-09-07
CHAMBER DIRECTORS
 WILL MEET TODAY
Will Probably Make Final Arrange ments For Reception For Con-
 gressman Underwood

There will he meeting of the board directors of the Chamber of Commerce 1his afternodh at 9:s0 o'clock in the rooms in the Chamber of Commerce building. Several important matters will come up.
 The most important thing to be decided willsbe the final action of the board on the ioliificaton for Congressman Oscar w. Underwood upon his return to Bir- mingham. ''t|
 The notices for the meeting of the Chamber of Commerce were sent out yes terday. They read as follows: Business and social session Friday September s, tend. Resumption of fall activities. Bring a friend with you. A live meeting of live wires. Richard w.. Massey presi- dent" 'tt.-+..
 There will be numerous reports made to the Chamber by the chairmen of va rious committees. there will be gen. eral resume of the work that has been done this year. '--.t--.+.
 large and enthusiastic meeting of the Chamber is anticipated and it is under stood that new schemes will be proposed for the betterment of Greater Birming- ham.
 There will be social feature to the meeting tomorrow night as well as a business side. It is the purpose of the officers Of. the Chamber of Commerce to have general introducing. They wish to make the members better acquainted with each other and promote a better feeling M
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-09-07
AT THE HOTELS
B. P. Richardson of MaplesviIle 1

B. P. Richardson of Maplesville is at the Hillman.
 Charles Lichtman of Greensboro is : in the city. stopping at the Hillman. R. L. Rand of Anniston is registered at the Hillman. s
 W. B. Penn of Selma is stopping at the Birmingham.
 Percy A. Barnes of Lafayette is in the city, at the Birmingham.
 Among yesterdays arrivals at the Birmingham was o. c. Parker of New Decatur.
 W. H. Duncan of New Decatur Is in the city, at the Florence.
 B. I. Robinson of Springville is reg lstered at the Florence.
 John Cattle of Gadsden is stopping at the Florence.
 M. C. Thomas of Blocton was in Bir- mingham yesterday at the Morris.
 Among Wednesdays arrivals at the Morris was George c. Goodrich of New Decatur
 A. B. Demoville of Boligee is regis tered at the Morris.
 W. P. Bowden of Calera is at the Metropolitan.
 c. P. Bibb of Warrior is in the city, stopping al the Metropolitan.
 James Stewart of Blocton is regis tered at the Metropolitan.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-09-07
ILLINOIS CENTRAL
 TO MOVE OFFICES
Will Occupy Quarters in the Brown Marx Building With Central
 of Georgia

At conference of Illinois Central and Central of Georgia railroad officials held yesterday it was finally decided to re- move the Illinois Central railroad offices from 1924 First avenue to the Central of Georgia offices in the Brown-Marx build ing.
 It was understood tentatively that such a decision would be reached. but the def- nite settlement did not take place until yesterday. It was found that the office space of the Illinois Central was not sue- ficient for the merged offices, while at the Central of Georgia offices plenty of room could be secured by taking out two partitions.
 The announcement was made by the of fcials that no mergers of official places would result from the new move, the oc- cupancy of the new offices being prin- cipally to reduce the fixed charges of the two Hartman lines in this city.
 The move will take place October l. if the furniture can be arranged by that time If possible there will be appointed at some later date joint passenger ticket agent for the two lines to sell tickets at the main office Otherwise the organiza- tions will be separate.
 The officials coming here for the con ference yesterday were G. H. Bower, gen. eral passenger agent for the Illinois Gen. tral at Memphis, and J. c. Halle, gen. eral passenger agent for the Central of Georgia.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-09-07
 DAYS RECORD IN COUNTY COURTS

In the city court yesterday Arbell Burr filed suit against the Blrming- ham Coal and Iron company, asking for slO,oO0 as compensation for per sonal injuries alleged to have been re- ceived by him when blast exploded prematurely at the cvmpany's mine at Vanderbilt
 In the circuit court the following suits were fled
 George Haskell. pro ami, NJ Howard vs. the Alabama Fuel and Iron com pany for $15,000. Haskell was em- ployed by the Alabama company, and alleges that he was injured While working at their mines at Acton on June 19. 1911, by an explosion of gas.
 J. N. Statem vs. Manly Vines and his wife for 5000 for alleged false im- prisonment and islander.
 Alfred Watson vs. the Choctaw Coal and Mining company for 5000 for al legged personal injuries sustained by him while working for the coal com many: he claims that a large quantity of slate fell on him from the roof of inc mine at Garnsey, Bibb county, and crushed him.
 James Watson vs. the Choctaw Coal and Mining company, alleging the same cause of action.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-09-07
PAINS SPECTACLE
 BIGGER THAN EVER
Battle of the Clouds" Will Be Pre- scented at Alabama State Fair
 This Year

One of the great attractions that has been secured for the Alabama State fair, which commences on the 5th of October. is Pains pyro-aero-m military spectacle. "The Battle in the Clouds.'
 This display is said to be one of the grandest open air pageants, or pyrotech- nic spectacles ever shown. It is thrill ing presentation of the horrors of com ing wars, with all of the latest engines and developments of science utilized for destruction dealing purposes.
 This is the first season that this attrac- tion has been presented, and the Ala bama fair has scored a point on rival state fairs in securing it in it's entirety for its first appearance. | ''The Battle in the Clouds" presents an up-to-date. city of the year 2000 with it's | lofty buildings, aeroplane stations. aerial l tramways, and wireless towers. The l stage presentation depicts holiday. His torical pageantry and parades, acrobatc sports. athletic contests and aerial feats of skill engross the attention of the peo- pie.
 When night falls the festivities are at their height, and the city is beautifully
 
 etins flash out the information brought by wireless that the enemys airship fleet is approaching. Before the throngs can depart for their homes the vanguard is floating over the city. The forts open fire upon them, and with electric shells compel the airships to detreat. Ter rife bomba rdment of fire shells, aerial torpedoes and bursting bombs fill the heavens with fire and reverberating de- tonations. Some of the arshps are dis abled, one explodes in the air, and it's machinery and occupants are dashed to the ground.
 The battle goes against the beseieed city and fort. The airshps have bombarded the Notifications with high explosives, fire balls and deadly gas grenades. All of the batteries are senced. and the magazine is finally blown up. The gas bag of an airship bursts over the city and the falling explosives spread de- struction far and wide. Flames add to the havoc and the destruction is com plete.
 There are over 250 people in the produc- ton, and maritime vessels, land fortif- cations, aeroplanes, vast stage, and many other heavy properties are em- ployed in staging the spectacle.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-09-07

"It is unnecessary to explain or ex- patiate on the Mercy Home. After 20 years of work caring for dependent and defective children in this district, its pol icy, plan of work financial management and resources are all well known.
 Ut may, however, be well to explain here, as there seems 10 have been some misunderstanding about it, that the Mercy Home has never asked for nor re- ceived nor does it expect to receive any money from the state.
 "The appropriation made by the last legislature was for the Mercy Home In- dustrial School for Girls. a separate in stitution in another part of the city, hay ing it's own board of directors.
 We remember with deepest gratitude those who have been patrons of the home so many years, and have given gener- ously of their sympathy and support, and we think many of them would be unwill ing to have any incumbranee placed on the institution.
 We therefore trust that this plain statemept of the pressing need will be met with a prompt and kind response, not alone from former friends, but from all who hear the cry of the little child.
 THE BOARD OF MANAGERS.
 By MRS. C. B. SPENCER, Pres"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-09-07
SOL CAHEEN BACK
 FROM EASTERN TRIP
Says He Found Oscar Underwood Has
 Numerous Admirers in New York

Sol ,Caheen returned yesterday from New York city and other eastern points, where he has been for some time. He said yesterday that the people of the east know more about Birmingham since oscar w. Underwood was made chairman of the committee of ways and means by the last Congress than ever before.
 This city is known now by people who never heard of Birmingham be- fore" said MT. Caheen. MT. Under- wood as a prospective candidate for the presidency has shed great credit and honor upon this city. In the east he Is easily the first man to be talked of in an ordinary conversation about times and developments. He is very popular In New York city and l am sure if he were nominated for Presi- dent or vice president he could count roD multitude of mixed votes In that city. MT. Underwood has made good in every way, according to New York CTS, and when a person makes good nothing from their point of view is too good for him"
 Mir Caheen said business was good, but that he observed a sign Trade in Birmingham" was still permitted to adorn the Chamber of Commerce build ing.