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Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-04-14
CANADIAN TREATY
GIVEN FAVORABLE
REPORT IN HOUSE
Committee Also Reported Fa-
vorabIy on the Free List
Tariff Measure---Canadian
Bill Favored by Committee
tBy Associated Pross.)

WASHINGTON. Apfn 13.-The Cana
dian reciprocity bill. introduced in the
house yesterday. was reported favorably
to the house today by the new ways and
means committee. The committee also
passed favorably on the free list tariff
measure. but will not report it until To-
morrow.
The Canadian reciprocity bill was taken
up first by the committee and after a
brief discussion Representative Mccall.
its sponsor in the 61st congress, moved
that it be approved by the committee.
This was done without division.
The free list BILL however. was not
unanimously approved. the vote on it in
the committee having been strictly
party vote, the Democrats favorinG II
and the Republicans voting solidly
against it.
The Republicans, with Senator Payne as
spokesman. declared that the proposed
bill was hasty and ill-advised, that the
measure had not been referred to the
tariff board and that Chairman Under
wood and his Democratic colleagues on
the committee had not sufficient data TO
show what effect the changes would
have.
The reciprocity bill viii be called up
tomorrow for discussion.
Opposition to the bill from some OF
the same Republicans who fought it in
the last session developed when the
measure was reached Representative
Dalzell, of Pennsylvania, asked the privi-
lege of filing minority report. This will
be made within a few days and will be
signed by several members of the COM
mittee.
The clause in the Canadian reciprocity
bill inserted by the Democratic house
caucus providing that the president con-
tinue negotiations with Canada to Sc
cure further reciprocal relation. will not
in any way jeopardize the bin itself, In
the opinion of political leaders of both
parties.
Representative Macon. of Arkansas, to-
day introduced bill making unlawful
interstate or foreign buying or selling or
otherwise dealing in futures in agricul-
tural products or commodities of any
kind whatsoever. The bill would pro-
hibit the receipt. delivery or transmits
sion of Interstate or foreign messages
sent by telegraph, telephone or mail. If
such messages are in connection with
the dealing in futures of agricultural pro-
ducts.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-04-14
BANDIT SHOT CONDUCTOR;
ROBBED PASSENGER TRAIN
Sante Fe Train Held Up in
Kansas and Small Sum Is
Stolen

SYRACUSE, Kan, April BAN I'M
known man boarded Santa Fe passenger
train No. as it left here this morning.
He was heavily armed and pointed a re-
volver at the conductor. F. B. Kelley,
and Brakeman O'Leary. He robbed both
men, obtaining only small sum.
When the bandit attempted to rob the
passengers Kelley made show of re-
sistance and was shot twice through the
shoulder by the bandit. The man then
stopped the train and jumped or
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-04-14

REIDSVILLE. n. CHI. c. Harris. one
Of the pioneers OF the tobacco industry
in this state and member OF the firm OF
Robert Harris & Bro. died at his home
here Wednesday night. He was 50 years
old
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-04-14
Father of Madero Still
Homes to End Warfare

SAN ANTONIO, Tex, April 13.-Fran-
cisco 1. Madero. ST., stated today that
he and his party viii leave here tomor-
row to hold the frequently delayed in
terview with his son, the rebel leader
in Chihuahua. The party viii proceed
from here to Spofford Station and thence
to Eagle Pass. where a train to Chihua-
hua win be taken.
The delay in departure has been oc-
casioned by conferences at the city Of
Mexico Members OF the Madero family
expressed the highest hope in the sue
cess of their mission of peace.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-04-14
EX-GOVERNOR G. w. CLICK
OF KANSAS is DEAD
SuccumbS to Injuries Receiv-
ed in March at Lakewood,
Florida

ATCHISON, Kan. April 13-Former
Gov. @. W. Click. Of Kansas. died at his
home here at 2 o'clock this morning.
On March .. 1910. he broke his hip
winnie at Lakeland. Fla, and 1t was this
wound that eventually caused his death.
Mr.. Click was born in Fairfield county.
Ohio. in 1857 and was admitted to the bar
in that state when 80 years old.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-04-14
LOCKED DOOR CAUSED
GIRLS TO LOSE LIVES

NEW YORK. April 12,-At the grand
fury investigation today into the Wash
Ineton place IRE. where 1S2 persons. most
Is working girls. lost their lives. Detec-
tive Barney Flood produced the remnants
Of a lock which had been attached to
door on the ninth floor. Inc lock had been
closed. indicating TO the prosecutors that
the door to which II had been attached
had been closed and locked.
Detective Flood testified that II was
against the door from which he took the
lock that the charred bodies Of many
girls were found
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-04-14
LOUISIANA CROPS
DAMAGED BY STORM

NEW ORLEANS. April Reconsider
able damage was done to crops and prop
erty in central Louisiana today by rain,
hail and wind storm. At Covington, on
Lake Ponchartrain, several residences
were shaken from their foundations.
In New Orleans the streets were flood
ed. Reports from Baton Rouge say the
storm was the worst experinecd there
in several years.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-04-14
CONDUCTORS NEED
NOT CHANGE SIS BILL

RICHMOND. Va, April Unfolding
that a street car conductor need not
make change for more than s. offered
for fare, Judge Ingram today dismissed
the case of A. r. Bradshaw for de-
mands of ejectment from trolley car.
The Judge held that after the refusal
of Bradshaws tender of S. he became
a tresspasser ON the company property.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-04-14
MRS. TAFT WILL ATTEND
OPENING OF CATHEDRAL

NEW YORK, April 13.-Mrs. william
Howard Taft will attend the opening Of
the cathedral of ST. John the Divine
here next wednesday. President Taft
had hoped to be present but wrote to
Bishop Greer a few days ago saying
that it would be impossible for him to
leave washington at this time.
Others who have accepted invitations
to be present are Gov. and Mrs. John A.
Dix and Pres. ]. c. Schurmann. OF Cor
nell university.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-04-14
BRIDGE C0LLAPSES AND
SISTERS ARE DROWNED

PADUCAH. KY. April 12.-while driv-
ing from BrookI,ort. Ill, opposite this
city to Metropolis, ILL.,, eight miles away
Mrs Louis Herter and Mrs. James Will
ford, sisters-in-law, were drowned yester-
day when a bridge across Massa creek
gave way. throwing both women into the
swollen stream. The two horses the wo-
men were driving, swan to shore and
thus gave the first alarm of the double
drowning.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-04-14
Columbus Court Meets

COLUMBUS, Ca, April Ian ADJOURN
ed session of the December term Of
United States court was held yesterday,
being opened by Deputy Marshal Blue,
and after drawing the jury lists for the
grand and travers jury for the May
term, an adjournment was taken to April
a. when 1t is expected that Judge New
man will be present to formerly dispose
Of all business OF the session.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-04-14
POsTOFFICE.

Postofice Weeks. Massachusetts,
Gardner. New Jersey; Murdoch. Kansas:
Samuel w. Smith, Michigan; Lafean.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-25
New Orleans Cotton Market

New Orleans. August 24.-Cotton fu- lures opened steady at the decline, II to 12 points down. Cables were much lower than due and the market was filled with private reports of rains in Texas and Oklahoma, which stimulated short selling. The weather map showed scattered showers over the cotton region but did not confirm private &C., counts of heavy and general rains in the western belt.
 Bulls offered no support and all the buying power the market had was de- rived from realizing shorts. At the end of the first half hour of business prices were ' to 12 points under yes terday's close.
 Buying for short account increased around the middle of the morning and steaded the market Later additional strength was derived from rumors that a prominent private crop reporting bu- reau was out with condition report of .76 or TT. This rumor was not confirmed or denied but 1t resulted in considerable long buying, especially by the scalping element. Outsiders still held aloof from the market. Private reports late in the morning told of good rains in Oklahoma, but they had no effect on prices. At noon the trading months were to 3 points under yes terdays close.
 The market closed steady at net de- cline of 5 to points.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-25
Montgomery Market
ontgomerv August 24.-(special.) .)-spot

Montgomery, August 4.-(Special )-Spot cotton is quoted at nominal price in Montgomery, ranging from 11lc to 11ssc. Eggs are selling at 22c retail and chick ems from 20c to 25c. Other quotations are as follows. Tomatoes, fancy stock, six basket crates, 10. Choice stock, basket crates, 90c9$
 Lemons, extra fancy, No. Seo, 40 per box.
 California blaclleyed peas, 6c per pound Peaches California, s1.75@2 per crate.
 Cabbage-$3.2 25 per crate.
 Sweet Potatoes--$1 50 per bushel.
 Iarish Potatoes-$2. .05 per bushel
 Onions-$1 s0Q2 per crate. Texas Ber- mudas in crates, bushel crates, $1 .60d1. 75 per bushel.
 Alabama Peaches-$l75 per crate. Watermelons-Flo Watson's, SIP 5o0D 20 per 100. Corn-Roasting ears. 90dtSOc per dozen. Lard--Pure. 10Ac. basis fancy cotton oil lard S%c packers composed, S1ac. Butter-Creamery firsts, 26@27c; coun- try 11ap12c; renovated 20d211ac. Flour-Fancy nominal; straights. s4 0@ 4.25; patent. A 95l5.75
 Meal-Roller. 96 pound bags, $1 65; water ground. s1.70. Cheese-Full cream, Daisy, Ice per pound. Coffee--M Maxwell House blend. } pound cans S5c; Maxwell House blend. pound. cans soc ordinary 14ls1151sc; prime, 1eD 1Sc; fancy. 20di22c: Peaberry, 22lsc; Ar buckles g 1c per case, New York basis; Moca and Java blend, 271zc
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-25
WITH NO DEMAND
 WHEAT EASES OFF
Buyers Waiting for Lower Prices Following the
 Reciprocity Vote

, Chicago, August 24.--Largely because buyers were holding off expecting low CT prices to follow the Canadian vote on reciprocity, the wheat market today eased down. Latest dgures were as O hc to 1k@5sc under last night Other leading staples all showed an advance corn A O ssc to 5s a %c, oats shade to M@Ao, and provisions 7h @25c.
 The wheat market took its cue main- ly from northwest messages referring to slackness in demand for four This condition was attributed to delay on the part of purchasers who were said to be influenced by the Canadian po- litical outlook In addition, leading crop expert wired that even making al- lowance for damage the three north west provinces will harvest 175,0O0,00o bushels at the lowest This optimistic view led to volume of selling here that more than offset an early advance resulting from Liverpool reports of light offerings by Russia and the Danube as well as by the Argentine re- public. North Dakota dispatches tell ing of wet weather injury to grain in shock braced up prices for while, but news of clear warm skies beyond the international boundry carried down the market further than before. A con tributing influence In favor of the bears came through talk of impending wage troubles. The close was weak. Dur ing the day September ranged from S9 97s @90%c. with last sales 1A@9c down at soc fiat.
 Corn developed strength on account of the better eastern demand. The shipping call was chiefly for lots that could be handled with extra prompt ness, a kind of which only small quantity was available. December sold from 61 as O 62c and closed steady 1s@ 5sc net higher at 61% @62c. Cash grades were firm. No. 2 yellow was quoted at 64k @64%c.
 Oats ruled higher in sympathy with corn. There was also further reports of storm damage to the growing crop in Canada. Top and bottom points touched by the December option were 44%c and 44%c with the close 1s @ Ac up at 445s 044Ac.
 Purchases for export houses against sales made abroad stimulated the pro- vision market. The outcome was a net gain all around-pork 10Q25c; lard 121a @20c, and ribs 71ac to 71s @10c.
 Future quotations were as follows:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-25
MORRIS AVENUE
 IS VERY QUIET Few Cantaloupes and Mich igan Grapes Reached
 Market Yesterday

The election drew a large business away from Morris avenue yesterday. Condi- tions were quieter than they have been at any time during the month. Arrivals were much lighter than usual. The only im- portant receipts were a few cantaioupes and a shipment of Michigan grapes. The crop of cantaloupes Is now about ended. What few shipments come in from time to time are very small and are usually made up of inferior stock.
 Poultry dealers are failing in their at- tempts to keep the trade supplied. Sew eral orders for flyers were received Thursday which were turned down on ac- count of bare market. Eggs are rlenti- ful. being sold at 21 and % cents per dozen.
 Several changes were made in meat ouo- tations Thursday. Packers seemed to be leading the markets in the way of trade, but receipts were of little importance.
 The following are current quotations:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-25
VARDAMAN MEN STAND IN DISFAVOR Strange Results of Second Primaries Jackson
 Scouting Party

Jackson, Miss, August 24.-The returns
 from yesterdays primary have not all
 been received in Jackson. but sufficient
 is known to justify the assertion that
 several curious capers were cut for and
 against Vardaman. In Kinds county those candidates who were pronounced vardaman supporters In the first pri-
 mary on August 1, were defeated, and the same Is true of Attala county, where | three of the most prominent men In that
 ballwicl< went down in defeat, notwith-
 standing the fact that Vardaman carried
 the county by a large majority. and that they were among his strongest sup porters.
 It was different, however, In Warren county, where Tom Foster, member of the House last session, and, an active op- ponent of Vardaman for the Senate. was
 downed. The same is true of Col H.
 M. Street in Lauderdale county--speaker
 of the last house and one of the most
 distinguished citizens of the state. It is rather remarkable that only five
 members of the last legislature, senate and house. who opposed Nardaman and worked for Percy for the Senate of the United States, have been returned for the next session.
 Fifteen of Jacksons most enthusiastic autoists have agreed to join good roads tour being gotten up by Bob Jones, superintendent of the Jackson Electric
 Railway company. Their proposed line of travel is from Jackson to Vicksburg, thence to Yazoo City and return to Jack son by way of Canton-the distance | being about 150 miles. MT. Jones will | handle the scout car and blaze the way with advertising matter for Jackson, the big state fair and the good roads meet ing that Is to be held during the fair.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-25
Hubbard Bros. & Co.'s Letter

New York, August 24.-(SpeciaL)- During the night good rains fell over northern Texas, moderate rains fell in Oklahoma and scattered showers over a large portion of eastern Texas. To- day we hear of further scattered rains in the same sections of the southwest.
 Wherever the good and moderate rains fell, they broke the drouth and have come at a time to stop the de- terioration of the plant as they are accompanied by cooler weather. More rain would be beneficial over the en- tire state of Texas.
 rumor was current after the open ing that the national ginners' estimate of condition was between 76 and TT and this caused the market to recover the opening decline. This estimate was ac- cepted as indicating that the belief yes terday that the Washington advices foreshadowed bullish bureau report were correct.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-25
New York Cotton Futures
Daily Cotton Movement

Galveston: Quiet; middling, 121sc; net receipts, 9337; gross receipts, 933f; sales' 2100; stock, o2,594; coastwise, 7l34.
 New Orleans: Firm; middling, 12c;s net receipts, 314; gross receipts, 314; sales, 190; stock. 25,61S.
 Mobile: Nominal; middling, 111hc; net receipts, 15; gross receipts, 15; stock, 45
 Savannah: Steady; middling, Il 1-16c; net receipts. 3366; gross receipts, 3266; sales, 2413 stock 15,759; coastwise. 1S3.
 Charleston Nominal; net receipts, 40; gross receipts, 45; stock, S551.
 Wilmington: Nominal; stock, 1lo
 Norfolk Steady; middling, 12Ac; net receipts, 15; gross receipts. 15; sales, 5; stock, 11SS; coastwise. 735.
 Baltimore: Nominal; middling, 12%ci stock, 2l4.
 New York: Quiet; middling, 12.7oc gross receipts. 2317; sales. 115O; stock. So,- S92 Great Britain, 2S74: France, Ell; con- tinent. 600 coastwise, 1515.
 Boston: Quiet; middling, 12.1oc; gross receipts. 14s1: stock, s191.
 Philadelphia: Quiet middling. 12.s5c stock, 1915.
 Total today at all ports: Net. 12,s92; Great Britain. 2S74: France. 211; conti- nent, 600; stock, 1S9,647.
 Consolidated at all ports: Net. 7S.1Ss; Great Britain. 10055; France, PITS; conti- nent, 21 ,45O; Japan, 400.
 Total since September at all ports: Net, S,621 ,524; Great Britain, 3,27s,194; France 9O4,o29; continent. 9,o93, SIS; Japan, 149, ,372; Mexico, 2675
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-25
SHARP RALLY TIER
 DECLINE IN COTTON
Market Closes Steady With
 Advances Not Fully Maintained

New York, August 24-An early de- cline in the cotton market was followed by a. sharp rally about rumors of bullish private condition reports, but advances were not fully maintained and while the market closed steady with August points net higher, other positions showed net losses of from to points.
 The market opened easy at a decline of 8 to 13 points and active new crop months sold Il to 13 points net lower right after the call under bear pressure and scattered realizing inspired by lower cables, con tinued unfavorable reports concerning the strike situation in Liverpool and better weather in the southwest. This decline carried December contracts off to n2sc the point at which bull support had de- veloped earlier in the week and prices steadied around that level on covering buying by trade interests and moderate demand from some of the leading bull brokers
 Rumors that preliminary returns to the National Ginners' association indicated ar average condition of 77 per cent. or de- terioration of about 13 per cent in crop prospects for the past month, reached the market during the middle of the morning and covering became very active.
 New crop positions sold up to net ad- vance of point or two. But there was plenty of cotton offering around 11.42c for December. It looked as though the larger bulls were reducing their lines. The south was also a moderate seller, and when the weather details for Texas were received. showing good rains during the past 24 hours, the market eased off from the best. A little furry of August covering late in the afternoon sent that position up to a net advance of points, but active new crop positions ruled a shade under the closing figures of yesterday.
 Receipts today, 12,992 bales. against H16 bales last week and 7245 last year.
 Todays receipts at New Orleans, 3l4 bales, against 225 bales last week and Il last year. At Houston today, 12,4oO bales, against 1885 bales last week and 1O,033 bales last year.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-25
Not Liable to Tax

Natchez Miss. August t24-Following the arrest here of T. T. Hilgret and pr. Haven. two employees of the United States agricultural departments animal industry bureau. on a charge of not having paid the local street tax" 1t was learned today the department of agriculture, by telegraph, maintained that its men are not liable for payment of the tax. Hilgret today was sentenced to serve 27 days in jail, but was placed In the sheriff's charge. Dr. Haven was fined and is now under bond. It is said the United States district attorney will defend the men in a retrial.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-25
UNIQUE CIVIL WAR
 CHARACTER DIES

Atchison, Kan. August A.-William P. Sims, who in civil war days was im- prisoned because he refused to join the Federal army, died here yesterday, aged S3 Several times he was driven from Kansas because of his avowed southern sympathies. Once rope was cut to hang him. He escaped. fled to St. Joseph, Mo. and there was committed to prison for refusal to join the Union army. Later he served two years in the Confederate army, returning to Kansas after the war, pennlless and friendless. He owned 1900 acres of land at the time of his death.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-25

tainty of transit facilities. Prices 5 points higher. American midling fair, 7.45d; good middling. lid; middling, 6.81d; low middling, .61d; good ordi- nary. 6.35d; ordinary, 6 rod. The sales of the day were 4000 bales. of which 200 were for speculation and export and included 2s00 American. Receipts 200, all American. Futures opened quiet and steady and closed steady. August. 6 .40d; August September, 6.45d Sep tember-October, 6.12d; October No vember, 8.o71ad; November December, December-January, 6.04d; January February. 6.041ad; February March. 6 .o6d; March-April, 6.07kd; April May. 8.08hd; May-June, 6.0sd.