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The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1911-02-25
BY Associated Press.

Washington, Feb. 24.-Determina-
tion to get vote before adjournment
was expressed today by the friends
spf Senator Lorimer, who were on
kand In force in the senate chamber at
Ne beginning Of the session.
They made no declaration az to the
procedure they would adopt, but they
did confess determination to press
for q show down."
The whole matter was in the hands
Of Senator Burrows. To his friends he
said frankly, that there would be a
vote before adjournment of todays
session. This. he said. means all and
everything that may be necessary to
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1911-02-25
DRAINAGE LAW
FOR GEORGIA
MEASURE Is PROPOSED FOR
ADOPTION BY THE tEGiSLA-
TURE AND SMITH DECLARES
he WILL APPROVE IT.
6y Associated Press,

Brunswick, Feb. 24.-The proposed
drainage law of Georgia. almost a
duplicate of that of North Carolina,
was drafted by the drainage congress
today. Governor-elect Smith made an
address, pledging to sign any carefully
considered drainage bill put into his
hands by the legislature. 1t is pro-
posed that model demonstration
farm be established by the state in the
reclaimed territory to show what can
be done in the lands formerly q
swamp.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1911-02-25

IT'S RECEIVED BY THE SUPREME
COURT IN WHICH HE Is RESIST
ING ExTRADITioN TO ITALY ON
CHARGE OF MURDER.
By Associated Press.

Washington, Feb. 24.-The case Of
Porter Charlton, the young American
who is in custody on the charge Of
his wife in Italy last year,
today reached the federal supreme
court on Charltons appeal from an Or
der of requisition.
The Charlton case comes to the su-
preme court Of the United States On
an appeal from the decision of the
United States circuit court from New
Jersey denying his application for a
writ Of habeas corpus. A large num-
Der of errors in the ruling OF the cir
cult court are alleged.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1911-02-25
BANDIT is coMMIrrEp.

Gainesville. Ga. Feb. 24.-George
Anderson. alleged leader of the band
which on Saturday morning held-up
Southern passenger train No 36 near
here. was committed to jail here this
morning by Judge Sims in default of
$4,000 bail Charles Hunter and
James Hanford. other bandits who
have confessed their part in the rob-
berry. waived the preliminary examina-
Non. Railway officials have wired the
authorities at Ball Ground, Ga. to re-
lease two men held there as sus-
poets.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1911-02-25
BY Associated Press.

Paris. Feb. 24.-Paris has been
shocked. The French capital home of
almost anything and everything "ul-
ira" in fashions. has become cropper
over the new trousers skirts. By
some this feminine contraption Of ap-
parel has been designated as the
"harem- scarum." Paris blushed when
it first heard Of the skirt, but today
that blush Of modesty turned into the
flush Of anger. A young woman, at
tired in the new mode, walking along
the Avenue de rOpera-the Avenue
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1911-02-25
ACTION IS IN LINE WITH
GENERAL JOLICY OF CANADA
BY Associated Press.

Ottawa, Ont, Feb. 24.-The exclu-
sion Of negro immigrants at Winnipeg
Is In line with the general policy to
encourage white immigration and keep
out the yellow and black races. The
law was not changed to exclude me-
groes but the officials are strictly in
terpreting the provisions of the act
forbidding the admission of person un-
likely to make desirable citizens.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1911-02-25
a CITY WIPED OUT.

Port au Prince. Hayti. Feb. 24.-The
CITY of Aux Cages has almost been de-
stroyed by fire. The flames broke out
xyesterday and spread rapidly through
'ioIt the place. The monetary loss ls
fesv and considerable suffering IVES
caused. The fire burned all night.
Cages has a population Of about
$4,000.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1911-02-25

therefore, Litt1eton's chances will be
din, as the Tammany chieftain con-
trolls large majority of the Demo-
cratic votes. Littleton is one of the
best known trial lawyers in the east.
He is a !TenLesseean and began life
In the most humble way as section
hand on railroad. He was elected to
congress last year on the Democratic
ticket from the strong Republican dis.
trict on Long Island IN Whish i 4x4l
President Roosevelt resides. He de.
feated Ronseveit's personal friend,
Congressman Cocks.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1911-02-25
PUTS A
BANONNEGROES
GOVERNMENT REFUSED TO AL
LOW THEM TO ENTER, PUTTING
THEM IN THE CLASS OF UNDE-
sIRAeLE CITIZENS.
BY Associates Press.

Winnipeg. Feb. 24.-The dominion
government today decided to stop i'm
migration of negroes from the United
States and stopped a party that in
tended to go to western Canada at the
boundary. They are regarded as unde-
sirable citizens.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1911-02-25
RECALL BILL PASSED.

Sacramento. Cal, Feb. 24.-The sen
ate last night passed the Gates consti-
tuticnal amendment for the recall Of
all elective, officers by vote Of &c
to 4.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1911-02-25
CALL FOR PAYMENT.

San Francisco, Feb. 24.-The direct
ors of the Panama Pacific Exposition
Company yesterday called in the first
ten per cent installment of the $780,
600 bond issue subscribed by the cIrI-
xens of San Francisco.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1911-02-25
STEAMER FILLED WITH
PILGRIMS BURNS At SEA
By Associated Press.

By Associated Press.
Constantinop1e, Feb. PA local
newspaper reports the Turkish steam
er Hurriet, filed with Moslem Pill
grims, was burned at sea- Not one of
the passengers nor crew escaped
death. Ofaciai confirmation of the re-
port is lacking.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1911-02-25
FIFTEEN BODIES RECOVERED.

Tonapah. New. Feb. 24.-Fifteen
bodies of miners burned to death in
fire in the Belmont mines yesterday
were brought to the surface today. It
is believed from four to eight more
are in the mine.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1911-02-25
KNOWN SOCIETY WOMEN
OF MADRID ARE MOBBEo
BY Associates Press.

Madrid, Feb 24.-Two well-knoWu
society women, who attempted to wear
the new trousers-skfrt in the streetu
here last night, were mobbed. The
police were obliged to go to the wo-
mems protection and clear the ssreeta,
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1911-02-25
Neav Feminine Contrabion, the {
7rousers-Skirt, Shocks Paris Even

de POpera, mind you-was actually
egged by a mob of disapproving men
until the police appeared to help her
escape in an automobile.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1911-02-25
TECHNICAL ELIMINATION.

Continued on Page Seven.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1911-02-25

Continued on Page Seven.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-19
SOME SPORT

The boxing and wrestling exhibition un- der the management of J. E. Miles pro- vi6ed rare sport last night for a large crowd of local followers of the manly art. The crowd was enthusiastic at the end of the exhibition.
 ! The sport portrayed last night was clean and exciting. The prettiest bout of the evening was the third event when Biscoe Seals met Lieut.. Carl Mckinney, Y. s. A., for three rounds. Early in the second minute of the second round Seals scored a clean knockout with straight tight tt the jaw. xTp to that time the boxers ha' apneared about evenly matched with Me Ikinney on the aggressive. In the secont z round Mckinney failed to cover on lh
 return and Seals knocked him out with
 straight right
 NeSmith and McLn met to wrestl atch-as-catch-can for three falls Eacl secured a fall and after eight minutes or the third fall both agreed to call tn, bout draw
 I There were several bouts between loca boxers and a Battle Royal" which af forded much sport. The feature fight of the evening was the six-round fight be tween Philadelphia Joe and George Rob ertson. Robertson had all the pest of the fight but the decision was awarded the Philadelphia negro when Robertson fouled him in the sixth round after a third knockdown.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-19
Local Data
Weather Conditions

Weather conditions. Birmingham August IS, 1911, p. m.:
 High barometric centers are s1tu- ated in the gulf region and in the uppef lakes, whereas the pressure is relative Nv low in the northeastern states and gover the entire Rocky mountain and Pacific coast section. The slight de- pression in the Ohio valley, together with the general low area in the north east, has caused nearly general show cry condition over the regions east or the Mississippi and nearly all of the gulf section. Amounts were. however very light at most stations The weather continued cloudy at p. m. over most of the gulf and South At lantic states. a condition that Is apt to continue through Saturday in Ala bama. Temp peratures are rather high in the plateau states. Texas and okla- homa, but very moderate readings pre- vail elsewhere. It was degrees below the normal in Birmingham today, and 1t was relatively cool all over the mid dle and east gulf states.
 Summary of observations made at United States weather bureau stations August IS 1S11:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-19
Pratt City News

Many speakers will be heard In Pratt City on the local option question It has been announced that Rev. w. D. Upshaw, the Georgia cycle" will address rhe peo- pie of Ensley tonight at the city hall 'The hero of the Merrimac," Capt. Rich-
 mond Pearson Hobson. will address the citizens on Wednesday at the city hall. It is expected that quite a few will attend the meeting and that visitors from Thomas. Wylam and Ensley will also at tend The opposition leaders in Pratt City express themselves as being conf dent of victory, as do the saloonists.
 The Ladies' Aid society of the Meth odlst church will give an ice cream supper and prize party on Monday night at the city hall.
 w. A. Lowery and wife have returned from their vacation in Morgan county. Miss Clyde McPherson will return to- morrow from Gainesville where she has
 been for some time visiting friends and relatives During Miss McPherson $ visit in that city many pretty af-
 fairs have been given in her honor. | Miss Hattie Parker of Floyd, La, is visiting Mrs. P. B. Kennedy on East 1 Highlands.
 Mrs Erskine Miller of Okolona, Miss.
 is visiting Mrs. G. w. Edwards on East 1 Highlands.
 Miss Matte Morris, the visitor of
 Miss Ethel Zuber, will return today to Tuscumbia, her home. | Mrs. A. M. Lansford the guest oi Mrs. Will George, returned to her home | in Ocalla, Fla.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-19
PROPOSE: MEETING
 OF COMMISSIONERS

Mont tgomery, August 18.-To save the farmers of the south millions of dollars this fall and to put the world on notice that the cotton crop of the south has greatly deteriorated since the publication of the last government report and to have it on record that the total crop will not reach 15,O00,0 bales, as formerly estimated, a confer ence of all the state agricultural com missioners of the southern states. off cials of the Farmers union and of oth- CT agricultural organizations, will prob ably be held in Montgomery some stime between now and August 31.
 This movement for the conference was inaugurated by Commissioner of Agriculture Hudson of Georgia, and Commissioner Ko1b of Alabama has in rited the commissioners to meet in Montgomery.
 Commissioner Kolb has advices from all over the south which brought the information to him that the cotton crop has greatly deteriorated since the pHb- lication of the last government report Recent rains have had much to do with this and in Alabama, Captain Kolb says, the cotton crop has deteriora ted at least 20 per cent in the past three weeks Heavy and continued rains the rayaSes of the caterpillar and rust which recently appeared on the cot ton. have caused this deterioration. Captain Kolb~ says that the estimate | of l5,000,000-bale crop for the soutf l will fall far short and that if tho south raises 13,000,000 bales this year
 1t will be doing well, and further say.
 the rains will reduce this estimate ma | terially.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-19
MANY SAW MILLS
 ORDERED CLOSED

New Orleans, August 1S-Ten thousand men will be thrown out of employmene if % mills in the Southern Saw Mil Operators association, in Louisiana and southeast Texas, close down tomorrow in compliance with an order as result of the secret conference of operators just closed in Chicago. According to dis patch received here today, the closing of the mills is for the purpose of crushing an alleged labor organization movement, the object of which is the "unionizing' of the lumber workmen.
 A prominent New Orleans lumberman today said that the mills will remain closed until these anarchistic leaders are driven out" The order has been signed and promulgated, said he. and the mills will close and stay closed as long as necessary.
 The mills ordered to close are said to include the plants of the Long Bell Lumber company at Deridder, Longyille and Bonami. La. Pickering Lumber company at Rariham Craven and Pick ering La, Gulf Lumber company at Fullerton and Stables, La, Bowman Hicks Lumber company at Losing, La., Industrial Lumber company at Eliza beth and Oakdale, La. Central Coal and Coke company at Neame and Carson, La, Sabine Lumber company, two miles near Sewolle, La, Frost Johnson's two mills in Louisiana, and two or three of the Kirby Lumber mills in Texas.
 The action of the mill owners is di- rected at the Brotherhood of Timber Workers of which A. L.i Emerson is president and J. Smith secretary, with headquarters at Houston. Tex. It is understood that the operators do not object to the American Federation of Labor.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-19
IMPORTANT OFFICE

Montgomery, August 1S.-(SpeciaD- Peeved beyond expression, a Walker county resident has written to local printing company reprimanding them severely for their delay in attending to an order which was sent to Mont gomery several days ago. several weeks ago the author of the letter was appointed a notary public and .ex5on'cio justice of the peace. and the seal TOT the office was ordered from Mont gomery.
 The letter to the printing company reminds thc firm that the situation is not well Understood.
 You see," runs the epistle, nave been appointed notary republic ana artificial justice of peace.
 Ergo. the letter closed. the import euce of the ordcrl k-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-19
EXTRA SESSION
 NOT BE CALLED
Hoke Smiths Appointments Will Serve Until Success
 sOrs Are Named

| Atlanta, August Ex-Governor Hoke
 Smith indicated today that he would
 not call a special session of the legis-
 lature to pass a new general -appro-
 pration bill, but would let stand the
 measure already adopted.
 The cut of $S0o0O made by the sen | ate and the postponement of the extra appropriations to the school funds uh- | til 1913, bring the appropriations With | In bounds, said the governor Governor Smiths appointees will con- time 10 serve until their successors
 are named by the next governor In
 spite of the fact that the senate ad- journed without confirming the ap- pointments. Persons interested in Georgia leg islatlye affairs are wondering IT the state senate's action yesterday III re- fusing to receive Gov. Hoke smith
 appointments did not defeat part or the
 governors purpose in holding on to the
 governorship after his election to the
 United States Senate. Smith was chosen to represent the state in the upper branch of Congress a week after he was inaugurated chief executive.
 Many persons then urged him to resign the latter office to take up his duties in Washington. Governor Smith could not see it In that way, preferring to get through the legislature the pro- gramme he had mapped out before he went to the national capitol.
 One of the most important matters to come before the governor is the distribu- tion of patronage. After disposing of other business, Governor Smith on the last day of the session sent his list of appointments.
 The senate refused to receive them. They were not even opened and outside of the governor circles are not even known.
 Many members of the assembly have declared that as Mir. Smith intends to resign December l, he ought to permit the next governor to fill the offices at his command and thus surround himself with men of his own choosing. The present executive thought otherwise, sent in his list and had it turned down.
 Governor Smith can go ahead and make the appointment he desires, but they will not be binding on the next chief executive, as they will lack the senate's confirmation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-19
AWAITING AUTOISTS
 FROM NEW ORLEANS

Memphis, August Manifestations early today are that the New Orleans good roads automobile party will ar. rive here early in the afternoon, pro- viding it's members left Clarksdale Miss, at o'clock as expected. A rec ord breaking run will be attempted 1t is said. Because the time of the arrival is indefinite and weather con ditions unpropitious the welcoming programme has been changed. re. 'ception, luncheon and tour of the city will take place tomorrow in honor o. the visitors.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-19
CLAYTON PETITIONS AGAIN FOR ELECTION
Building Activity at Jemison Is Increased-Other Interesting
 News

Clanton. August -(Special)-State Senator Curry following the failure of the last petition for an election for commission government, is now circu- lating another which Is being largely signed. Already three of the five coun- cilmen have signed and the other two will doubtless affix their names. The petition will be filed with tho probate judge early next week. and if authorized an election will be called to decide upon commission government not later than October l.
 B. F. Highs, Sr., died Friday morn- ing at the residence of his son, B. F. Higgins, Jr., in Clanton. +.. | MT. Higgins was one of Chiffon county s oldest and most progressive citizens. The interment will take place tomorrow morn- ing at tho old family burial ground in
 the eastern part of the county The protracted meeting which is in pro gress at the Methodist church at Clanton Is being largely attended and much in terest Is being manifested by all classes | of citizens Rev. J. O. Haynes of Bir- mingham, who is in charge of the meet ing is doing a most effective work among the people of Clanton.
 Jemison, heretofore but wide place Tn the road, is now a busy town doing a large mercantile business and reaching out for more. w. E. Shaw and J. l.. Webb are building three blocks of brick
 stores, for which they have already se- cured renters. B. E. Cullom, J. A. Sims. w G. Atkinson and J. F. Wells are each erecting brick stores at Jemison to en- large their business. The Louisville and
 Nashville railroad is now preparing to re-
 move the old depot at Jemison and erect
 handsome one in it's place.
 At McNeill Springs, the summer resort
 for this section, improvements are also steadily going forward. The hotel at that
 place is filled with visitors and health
 seekers
 The school board of Jemison has elect
 ed Prof C. M. Williams of Oxford as
 principal for the coming term of school.
 He comes to Jemison highly recoIn-
 mended.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-19
Ignorant of Broken Ribs

New Orleans, August 1S.-Three days on duty without being conscious of the fact that he had two broken ribs is the feat accredited to New Orleans policeman While making his rounds Sunday, Patrol man John Fitzpatrick slipped on the side walk and fell heavily to the sidewalk. He felt no i'll effects of the fall until yester- day, when he suffered slightly from a pain ir his side, and on going to hospital was told by an examining surgeon that two ribs were broken.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-19
WETUMPKA BOARD OF
 TRUSTEES TO MEET

Montgomery. August S.-(Special)- 1.-The board of trustees of the Fifth District Ag- riculural school, located at Wetumpka, has been called to meet in Montgomery, at the capitol, at noon tomorrow, for the purpose of electing, if possible, success sor to President L. l.. Yam, resigned. The board consists of Gov Emmet O'Nea', Superintendent of Education Henry J. Wilmingham, Auditor C. B. Smith, Me- Queen Smith of Autauga county, and A. Hohenberg of Elmore county.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-19
MAINE VICTIM BURIED
After Thirteen Years Bones of Lieut..
 Merritt Are Laid in Earth

Red Oak, Ia. August 1S.-The funeral Of Lieut.. Darwin R. Merritt, the naval of- fcer who lost his life when the battle ship Maine was sunk in Havana harbor more than 13 years ago, was held here tlis afternoon, his remains having been found during the recent work on tho wreck
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-19
NEWS OF LINEVILLE

Lineville, August 1S.-(special.) .)--The re vival services held at the Baptist churc1 for the past 12 days came to 2 close last night. Rev. H. B. Woodward, the young pastor of the church, delivered some able sermons. and the church was filled at every service. Thirty members were sdded.
 The Knights of Pythas district conven- tion has been in session at Ofeia. eight miles west of Linevile, this week There was large crowd present and a splendid basket dinner served by the people of Ofeia. The chief speakers were Chancel. Tor J. Lee Hollaway of Montgomery, and
 W. Moore of Lineville. Practically all
 the old officers were reelected. The condition of cotton is much i'm proved in this section. Up to the present time but little damage has been done by the caterpiler.
 The farmers are on the outlook for tn, second outbreak. which is more danger. ous than the first crop. and will be read, to apply insecticides as soon as the mex crop of worms makes it's appearance.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-19
Humorists Adjourn

Boston, August 1S.-After week of pleasure and sightseeing about this city, the funmakers of the country In attend ance at the annual convention of the American Press Humorists association brought their visit to an end today. Be- fore adjourning the members selected De- troit as the next convention city.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-19
Weather Forecast

Washington, August 1s.-Weather forecast for Alabama and Mississippi: Local showers Saturday and probably Sunday; light to moderate variable winds
 Tennessee: Local showers Saturday except generally fair in northwest portion Sunday fair.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-19
Theatre Is Leased

Montgomery, August 1S-(Special)-- S Neubrik, a well known amusement promoter, who owns the Lyric thea ire, Mobile, has leased the Majestic theatre. vis city. for the current year The season Is to open under MT. Neu brik on September. (
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-19

Senator George T. Oliver of Penn. sylvana, earnest supporter of William , A. Magee, Mayor of Pittsburg, only two years ago, is now bitterly oppos- ing him in his three daily newspapers. Elected by an immense majority. Mir. Magee1s said to have become ambitious and to be trying to overthrow the po- litical power of the man who is de- clared by many to have been the Mayors political sponsor.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-19
DISTRICT MASONS
 MEET AT CLAYTON
Petition for Local Option Election in Baybour County Largely
 Signed

Clayton, August 1S.-(Special)-A Ma sonic conference for the district com prising Barbour, Bullock, Russell, Pike and Henry counties is in session in this place. and a large number of Masons are in attendance. Grand Master Lee, Grand Lecturer Scott, Grand Secretary Beau champ and w. A. Arnold, prominent on the committee on work, are in charge, and are doing the work in a most satisfactory nlanner.