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The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-05
.bURbAGE MAKES
 ANSWER ID BROWN
Fusionist Replies to Criti- cism About Re-District-
 ing Bill

The most important thing to come De- fore inc notice of the Tennessee fusion itsts yesterday was dispatch from Nash vile containing a speech made by Hep- resentative Brown of Campbell county be- fore the house son Wednesday, charging Representative Burbage with having failed in his duty toward the republican party
 More specifically the charge of Repre- sentative Brown was that MT Buroage had tabled the Turner re-districting bill when 1t was referred for consideration to the committee of which he was chairman.
 As a matter of fact, Mir. Burbage states that the redistricting bill was never tabled and that it is still on the calendar of the house though he admits that he did make a motion to have it tabled inasmuch as it's tendency was to throw the political reins back into the hands of the old party machine. A
 To this effect he wrote scorching reply yesterday to Representative Brown s charge which will be published in the Ten nessee papers. Tie polemic answer charges Representative Brown with an attempt to make a grandstand play, and shows that it is rather he who has not acted in accordance with the principles of the republican party to which both he and Representative Burbage belong by ad- vocating the passage of tlie Turner re- distriCting bill.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-05
"HUSTLING TWELVE"
 IN ANDAIUSIA

Andalusa, May 4.-(Special)- The question of 8 commercial club for An dalusia put on a more business-like aspect yesterday when a mass meeting was held in the courthouse, which was attended by large majority of tho business men of the town. A commit- tee of 12, composed of the most pronsA. nent business men of tie town, was appointed to solicit subscriptions
 This committee will be Known as the ''Hustling Twelve and they iert the meeting very much enthused ana wlth a pledge to put the question Of conn mercial club up to every business man of the town. AS soon as the commit ice can secure pledge of $250 per month. which they feel sure they can do. another meeting Will be called at which officers will be elected and an office rented, after which they VIII pet down to business. So marvellous has been the growth of Andalusia in the mast few years that our citizens are determined that with aSiive comner- ciaI club, which now seems practically ar assured fact. that the next few years will find it the metropolis or south Alabama G.&
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-05
ERSKINE RAMSAY AND
 MCCORMACK RETURN
Report New Orleans Coal Trade Better Than That of
 Birmingham

Erskine Ramsay, vice president and chief engineer of the Pratt Consoli- dated Coal company, and H. Ellis Me- Cormack, vice president and general manager of that corporation, returned yesterday after making a trip to New Orleans in the interest of their com- pany. The two officials are interested in the New Orleans Coal company, which handles the bunker coal of the company at New Orleans. The com pany is now engaged in shipping a great amount of coal for that service to New Orleans and plans have been tentatively outlined to increase the ex- portation of the coal for bunker use to New Orleans.
 Coal business in dull in Birming ham," said MT. Ramsay
 However, New Orleans is takin g quite a large consignment and putting it into the bunkers at that port. Our company is very well pleased with the exportations this year.
 The river business Is getting back into shape which does some interfering with Birmin gham selling. Viewing the matter, however, from every angle, am not at all pessimistic over the pres ent conditions or those viewed as in tn e future"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-05
RESENTS
 PUBLICITY THREAT
w. s. Scott Gives His Views on Local Option Election
 Matter

A letter was received yesterday by pr. L.. Schuelhofern of this City from ". s. Scott of Birmingham to the effect that he did not relish the intimidation of publicity threatened by those opposed to local option election.
 The letter was written from Haleyville, and is as follows:
 "IIaleyville, Ala, May ?, 1911. "Dr. M Schuelhofer, Birmingham, Ala
 My Dear Sir: I have just read in the Birmingham News On train tonight of proposed action of the Woman's Chris tian Temperance union in publishing names. etc. In event I do not have an opportunity to sign the petition, I will be very grateful to you to attach my name to same and tell the Womans Christian Temperance union or any other organization pursuing such. tactics that they can publish it as often as they like.
 With best wishes for success and a change to legalized conditions, I am, yours most truly, W. s. SCOTT.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-05
ARGUMENTS TODAY
 IN ALEXANDER CASE
Defendant Testified in His Own Behalf Yes
 terday

The hearing of the testimony for the defense in the case of Robert II. Alex ander. charged with killing A. o. Liddon last May, was completed yesterday after noon shortly before the time for adjourn ment of court, so it was agreed that the argument begin this morning at 9So O clock.
 The defendant was himself placed on the stand yesterday morning in his own behalf and made a full narration of the affair, telling of many of the preceding events. He swore that he did not shoot Liddon after he had fallen to the ground, but that he had fired three times in quick succession when he saw the deceased ap- preaching him on the corner of Second avenue and Nineteenth street.
 Alexander made known to the court that he was on anything but friendly terms with the deceased, who had killed his brother about a week prior to his own death, and that Liddon had threat ened the life of the defendant. Before Lddon killed Alexander's brother, how ever, the defendant stated that they were on the most friendly terms.
 Shortly after Liddon had killed his brother Alexander testified one Arlington, cotton naill foreman. told him the de- ceased had asserted that he intended to do with Alexander as he had done with the defendants brother should Alexander cross his path. The defendant then told the jury that he had made every effort to avoid the deceased, Liddon, until he finally met up with him accidentally on the Florence hotel corner.
 The defendant stated that he went into the cigar store at the Florence corner and there met William Corning and Lee Edmondson, with whom he had busi- ness. As he emerged from the door of the store he swore that he saw Liddon approaching and that he made at the same time a motion at his hip pocket as
 if to reach for his gun, whereupon the defendant opened fire on him.
 The attorneys for both the state and the defense are taking all plains to ex- clude every bit of evidence whose quail ity is not strained and only the most material facts so far have been presented
 in the case. The argument will be fin ished this morning in all probability. Each side will be allowed two speeches and they will be a little lengthy perhaps. Attorneys Stallings, McCrossin and Win ston are representing the state, while At torneys Beddow, Gaston, Bell and Long have acted as counsel for the defense.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-05
PUTZELL AGENT FOR
 ELECTRICAL COMPANY

E. ]. Putzell, formerly with the Vest ern Electric company, has been appointed general southern agent for the American Electrical Works in Birmingham. He will be the sole representative of this corporation in the south of an executive character.
 Mir Putzell will handle the products of tine company, whch consist only of rope and cables, and will perhaps import a great amount of this commodity in Bir- mingham He is one of the best known electrical men in the state and is mem bcr of the electrical organization which held its annual meeting in Birmingham lastsyear.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-05
SANTA, FEE PASSENGER
 AGENT COMES HERE

Business is very good,' said John D. l Carter, general freight and passenger agent of the Santa Fe railroad, who was here yesterday He was getting in touch with some shipments out west routed over his line and was not at all pessmis-t tic.
 "I believe Birmingham to be one of the best shipping points in the entire coun- try. While a short period of dullness has been felt here I anticipate huge traffic showing at the end of the year.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-05
Pratt City News

The committee appointed at the mass meeting to confer with the commits sioners of Birmin gham in reference to some needed reforms for Pratt City will present their contentious. to that body Saturday morning. Among the most inn portant measure advocated is the plac- ing of additional fire plugs in various parts of the city that at present are almost wholly without fire protection. This is especially true in the lower part of North Highlands and West Highlands, the residential sections of the city. The committee is composed of representative citizens and is head ed by Dr. George N. Brown.
 The other measures include the scent fare, a COW ordinance, and new road to the city.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-05
Weather Conditions

Weather conditions D. m. May 4, 1911:
 The weather Is fair over nearly the en- tire country, there being only three small precipitation areas on the map. One area is situated in Washington, northern Ore gon and Idaho. Another extends as mar row belt from North Platte, Neb., south east to Shreveport. The only precipita- ton in eastern districts occurred in Flor ida. At Jacksonville there was 24-hour amount of 2.16 inches.
 The atmospheric pressure continues
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-05
Personal and General

The ladies of the Methodist and Bap- tist churches of Pratt City will have a cake-baking contest at the old city hall next Saturday.
 Three substantial prizes have been offered by MT B. Julian. The affair promises to be very interesting and the proceeds will be divided between the two churches.
 The infant of Mir. and Mrs. w. Hayes who died at the family residence Weu- nesday morning, was inferred Thursoay afternoon in Greenwood cemetrey, Frat City.
 The members of the Fellowship ciass of the Methodist churchs were eh'e. tained last night by MT. M III. Denne'' d his home in Taylorsville.
 Sammie Brown Is very i'll at ms resi- dence on Miller street.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-05
Mrs. George Bradt Dies

Chattanooga. May 4.-tSpecial) )- Mrs. George M. Bradt, wife of George M. Bradt, the publisher of the Havana Post, the only American paper in Cubs. died In this city this afternoon. MT. Bradt. who was in New York city. will arrive here tonight.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-05
GADSDEN MAYOR
 ID MAKE REPORT

Gadsden May 4.-(Special )-Mayor Bel ienger will make a financial report to the city council on Monday night of the coming week showing the condition of the city's affairs. It is the intention of the mayor to incorporate in the report number of matters bearing on the future welfare of the city as well as to show what has become of the money in the past One of the features of particular interest is a compilation on the cost of street maintenance that the mayor will incorporate into the report.
 Judge J. E. Blackwood of the Sixteenth judicial circuit today received word from Montgomery to the effect that the gover- nor had vetoed the bill amending the jury commission law so that counties having & population Of less than 5000 could dispense with the commission and return to the old method of selecting the juries. St. Clair and Blount counties, both in this judicial circuit, were very much interested in the matter they de- sired to be relieved of what is considered an unnecessary expense.
 The city council Of Alabama Clty last night elected J. H. Nix chief of police of the mill city Some weeks ago the police force of that city was thoroughly shaken up and the chief suspended The cause of the upheaval was the failure of the officers to enforce the prohibition laws. The force will now be recrganlzed and the people of the city have hopes that they will soon be free of the violators Of the laws who are making bad name for the once quiet and orderly little fac tory town.
 Mrs. NJ. W. Wood, president of tho Humane society of Birmingham, is in the city today for the purpose of organiz- ing similar society here. meeting was held in the Methodist church this afternoon and another tonight.
 The new board of education held ito first regular meeting al the office of Sup erintendent Striplin last night and it has been decided that Striplin shall be re- tained in his position for the coming year, With this action there is longer an- ticipated any general shakeup and it is practically certain that most of the old teachers will also remain.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-05
prnhe Cold Storage

Washington. May 4.-Cold storage meth- ods are to be investigated by the senate committee on commerce with especiai rei- erence to the impounding of butter, eggs and fish,, The decision was reached to- q ax a-.d the committee will begin hearings May IS.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-05
The Weather Forecast

Washington. May 4-Weather fore cast:
 Alabama and Mississippi-Fair Fri day and Saturday; light variable winds. Tennessee-Fair Friday and Satur- day; rising temperature
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-05

high in all eastern districts, with the temperature nearly stationary in the northern states of the cotton belt but considerably higher along the coast. At Mobile it was F degrees warmer today than yesterday, but at Birmingham the highest temperature today was the same as that of yesterday.
 Summary of observations made at United States weather bureau stations May 1, 1911:
 Temp'ture
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-05

observations taken at nfth
 pressure
 IsoTHERMs dotted pass through points of peraure they will be drawn only for freezing and m
 SYMBOLS indicate state of weather: Q clear; n partly cloudy e cloudy @rain. @ snow @O report missing Arrows Az with the wind First figure .hird wind velocity of 10 miles per hour or more
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-05

Mrs. NJ. W. Wood president of the Humane society of Birmingham, is in the city today for the purpose of organiz- - ing a similar society here meeting was held in the Methodist church this afternoon and another tonight.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-05
Local Data

For the "A hours ending at ' p. m.,
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1911-05-05
HYGIENISTS CRITICISE
LONDON BANQUET

Iondon.-The Institute of Hygiene
had a banquet the other evening. 1t
was quite a formal banquet and the
result was that several of the hygien-
lists present inclined somewhat to
criticise it, as not exactly the kind OF
banquet that hygienists ought to eat.
So many courses, they argued, were
unnecessary and put a premium on
over-consumption.
Whereat, at the close Of the meal,
up rose DR.. ]. Strickland Goodall and
told the banquetters some plain
truths. Course dinners, he said, are
not unhygienic-they are scientific
demonstrations. THE horse d'oeuv-
ers." the doctor continued, stimulate
the gustatory mechanism and start the
secretion Of saliva and gastric and
pancreatic juices. Olives clean the
mouth. Soup has little nutritive VAL
ue but is rich in gastric exciters. A
free flow Of juices is thus insured for
the fish, food rich in proteid. The
entree, by name, appearance and
taste, secures a flow Of juice to di-
gest the joint and game-true foods,
The savory maintains the flow. Sweets
and dessert, with their pleasant taste
and attractive appearance, are taken
after actual hunger has been appeas-
ed.
And coffee Is drunk at the con.
clusion because it produces hyperae-
ma OF the gastric mucus membrane
Not word was said about cigars.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1911-05-05
Thrown Under Horses.

William YandIe, one OF the team,
sters for Ben L. Burroughs, is taking
an enforced vacation as the result of
an accident the other day. He was
driving his team over the railroad
track on Main street when the foot of
one of the horses was caught between
the rails and the animal severely in
jured. The sudden stop Of the wa
gon precipitated Yandle from his seat
down under the horses feet. He was
badly bruised but had a lucky escape
from being kicked to death as the
horses are anything but gentle.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1911-05-05

adopted resolutions urging legislation
to eliminate polygamy, recommending
constitutional amendment giving fed
eral Jurisdiction over the crime OF
polygamy and protesting against the
acceptance of the battleship Utah Of
the silver service bearing the repre-
sentation of Brigham Young.
Other resolutions urge parents to
form associations for child study,
urge laws prohibiting the intermar-
riage of feeble-minded and degenerate
persons, denounce the use of soothing
syrups and "medicated soft drinks"
and thank President Taft for his fight
against the white slave traffic.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1911-05-05
CRITICS PRAISE WORK OF
MISS MALEN AN MRS. THOMPSON

Tuesday evening, May 9th, at the
studio of Miss Harriet Young will be
given recital by Miss Malen Bur-
nett, concert pianist. of Fischer's
school of music and Mrs. Charlotte
BaumeisterTh Thompson, both of WAL
la Walla, an excellent program is to
be rendered which will be exception
al interest to all music lovers of PEN
dleton.
Miss Thompson was very success
full pupil of Mrs. Wadsworth Vivian
of New York, and the charming quail
ity of her voice has made he exceed
ingly popular as a singer.
The following has been taken from
the New York Tribune: The closing
song recital by some of the vocal
pupils of Mrs. Wadsworth Vivian was
given at Clavier Hall. In the pro-
gram the most noticeable feature was
the pleasing solo, "Eme Holde Edle
Dame" (Meyerbeer) rendered by
Charlotte umeister-Thompson who
received hearty applause and four re-
calls. Mrs. Thompson is a member
of the choir in the church OF the
Ascension on Fifth Avenue. one of
the wealthiest churches in the city
whose organist Mr.. Charles Henirsth
Is considered Of the best in the coun-
try"
Miss Burnett has studied with some
of the greatest European teachers,
Oscar and Alexandra Raif and Helm
rich Barth of Berlin and Moritz Mos
zkowiski of Paris. Her work as q
pianist and teacher won her among
the musicians east and middle west
and Walla Walla is very fortunate in
securing such a capable musician as
Miss Burnett within its musical cir
cles.
Her techique is particularly notable
for its clearness, beautiful tone, col.
oring and artistic Interpretation which
is truly inspiring.
The Newport News Daily Press has
said: I'm the matter of artistic
merit Miss Burnetts selections were
OF an unusually inspiring character
combining with perfect execution &
sympathetic and interesting touch.
The Walla Walla Union: THE pro.
gram which was exceptionally fin'
was rendered in a manner showing
the great skill and diversity of thi
| accomplished musician"
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1911-05-05

in the voracious Congressional Rec
ord, however Uncle Joe carefully
blue-penciled 1t.
Minority Leader James r. Mann of
Illinois, who was republican candi-
date for speaker at the opening OF the
congress, always rides home with ex-
Speaker Joseph G. Cannon at the
close of the daily session
Speaking of inseparable comrades
-"Ollie' James OF Kentucky, and ].
Hhomas Heflin of Alabama, are the
real pals among the house member
ship. The one Is seldom more than
six feet away from the other through
out the day and evening.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1911-05-05
Dances on S7th Birthday.

There are few of the many friends
of J. S. Gurdane who would believe
him to be 81 years or age, but yes
terday he passed that milestone in
his advance towards old age. He is
as nimble and spry as a man forty
years his Junior, which fact was
demonstrated yesterday when he
executed a cowboy dance at his place
on the north side Of the river. Old
as he is he enjoys a trough house"
as well as any boy and likes to make
his son, Chief of Police Tom Gurdane,
the object Of his overflow of animal
spirits In order to show the old
gentleman that they appreciated the
fact that he is hale old man of 81,
the chief and Mac Carney yesterday
drove out to the octogenarian's
chicken ranch and while the former
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1911-05-05
California Auto Run.

Los Angeles, Cal, May 5.-Several
dozen cars left Los Angeles. today on
the first leg of the Los Angeles-to-
Lakeside reliability contest. The
event has the sanction of the Auto
mobile Association of America. 1t is
expected that the 365 miles will be
covered in four days. The route lies
through Pasadena, Monrovia, River
side, Elsinore, Bonsal, Escondido,
Lakeside. San Diego. Carlsbad, Santa
Ana, Long Beach and back to this
city.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1911-05-05
Man Defends His Wife.

There was an alteration on Main
street last evening between George
Mortman and Frank Lewis as a re-
suit Of certain remarks which Mort
man alleges Lewis has made to his
(Mortman's) wife from time to time,
In police court this morning, after
pleading guilty to the charge Of dis
orderly conduct, he declared thai
Lewis had repeatedly made indecent
remarks to his wife. Last evening
Lewis twice accosted the woman while
she was walking down the street with
her husband and on the second oc-
casion received blow from the hus-
bands fist. Both men were arrested
but the charge against Lewis was dis
missed and sentence suspended on
Mortman.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1911-05-05
Grand Lodge Representatives.

Damon Lodge No. 4. K. of p, has
elected the following delegates to the
grand lodge of knights of Pythias of
Oregon, which will meet in Astoria
next month: ]. Roy Raley, VIM.
Gadwa and r. w. Fletcher. G. w.
Coutts is a hold-over representative
with Judge Jas. w. Maloney. grand
master of excheauer, and Jas. H.
Gwinn. grand tribunal, gives Damon
lodge six members in the grand lodge
The alternate delegates elected are
T. G. Montgomery, DR.. T. NJ. Hender-
son, ]. ]. Hamley and E. B. Aldrich.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1911-05-05
Arm Badly Broken.

Charles McFall, a member of the
O.-W. r. & n. block signal service.
suffered a serious fracture Of one Of
his arms the other day and Is now in
the hospital in Portland. While re-
turning to the city on gasoline
speeder, a rock on the track derailed
his machine and threw him violently
so that his arm was broken in two
places. He was Immediately placed
aboard a train for Portland where the
company physicians will attend to
his injury.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1911-05-05
Wind Cannot stop Fishermen.

Despite the violent wind storm that
swooped down upon the city early this
morning and the threats OF rain to
follow, Roy Kirkley, George Fergu-
son, Erred Lampkin, Lawrence Fra
zier and Leonard Brown could not be
deferred from their fishing trip up
Meacham creek which they had plan
ned for today. Equipped with bas-
kets and rods. they left on the early
train this morning and will probably
spend the night in the cabin of Jim
Estes, returning home tomorrow.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1911-05-05
Water ColOrS Exhibited.

The children of the grade schools
will have an exhibit at the public IL
brary tomorrow which no parent
should miss seeing. The display will
consist of 100 water colors and draw
ings made by the pupils under the
direction of Miss Laura E. Schroeder
and some of the work shows evil
dences of real genius. The work will
be exhibited tomorrow between the
hours OF and $50 p. m. and and
$50 p. m. and on Sunday from to
in the afternoon.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1911-05-05
school Petitions to Come Up.

Tomorrow the county division board
consisting of the county court and the
county school superintendent will meet
to consider the petitions asking for
the division of the Stanfield district
and District No 1S near Coe. Each
would cut the present district in two.
To the former there is strong opposi-
ton but to the latter practically none.