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The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1911-07-19
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WASHINGTON. July 19.-The bitter
mes. between Senator Hepburn, of
idaho. s.. senator Williams, of Mis-
zi.-.rnt or the subject Of the Confed-
s..c. -oEp ont anew in the senate
YESTERDAY Senator Hepburn objected
+otUara.-ug up of bill appropriating
s7o1m. sol Confederate naval
monument in the Vicksburg military
rart b., senator Williams won its
consideration by a vote of 30 to 49,
r,, Vicksbmg park commission and
th- senate committee on military al
fairs had approved the measure, and
Mr. Williams said it was desired to
have the monument complete for the
semi-centennial "blue and gray re-
~1nion AT VIchsburg in 1913. Senators
Cumuins. of Iowa, and Works, Of Cal
ifornia. urged its passage.
senator Hepburn again attacked the
nrirciplo of federal recognition OF
Confederate acts, and Senator VIII
liam. abunly left the chamber when
Jbe began to speak.
Mr. Hevbum declared it was "intol
arable" that the deeds of the Confed
.,rata annie. should be recited in laws
that call anon the public treasury fol
Contribution lie characterized the
bistora. of The war between the states
s4 thiroy of murder" q"
Gets threatening Letters.
us attacked the newspapers OF the
country declaring many of them dis
ioysl and delighted to express theil
dlsloyalty."
He had been characterized as "waV
ing rhe bloody flag in the senate, he
s.id and had been so misrepresente'
that he was receiving scores of an
,,,pops letters from towards
threatening him with physical viol
..ce because of his opposition to us'
~ government funds to recognize
Confederate service.
9ut One Flag.
ss,,I- Hevburn displayed a lette
H., bod racelved from Little Rock
,r, the envelope of which bore req
roser,eriou of the Confederate hae
uo said tbe postoffice authorize
said there was no law to prevent tn
of .he flag on mail matter
~vo law ought to be needed sai
senator Hepburn. There is but on
$40 IN this nation entitled to such rel
resentation" e.,oo. .
During the debate Senator smoot
r-tah moved to adjourn The motio
was defeated-24 to 81,
SENATOR Taylor Of Tennessee 'oo
I'M the Confederate issue
Up Adjournment Is Taken ,.
oTbe war is over" he said lin
an,,ed down the forts and heaie
the ras wounds. The men who wore IN .
gray delight to honor the men wa
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1911-07-19

The Baptist church and parsonage
are entirely surrounded by water; and
Mrs. Reeds residence on lower Court
street, is partly under water.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1911-07-19

Captain Hardy, who has charge of
the street work, has all of the city
street hands at work removing debris
from the street crossing at bridges
and is endeavoriag to prevent the loss
of any more OF the city bridges.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1911-07-19
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-02
REUNION DISCUSSED
 BY CAMP HARDEE
Preparations Made to Send Delega- ton to Little Rock This
 Month

The members of Camp I1ardee, Unit ed Confederate Veterans. held their res = ular meeting yesterday afternoon at the auditorium of the Chamber Of com merce building and in addition to other things discussed the matter O. trans portation to the reunion, to be held at Little Rock May 16-1s.
 Committees were appointed to draft resolutions on the death of Comrade w. H. Geisler. On the first were named w. w. Wilson B. F. Dobbns, l. W. Me Adory and Robert Hewett; on the sec ond Gen. J. w. Bush, w. E. Yancey, and w. J. Peteet, and on the third A. C. oxford, pr. Edward H. Sholl, and J. Lawler Darby. At the meeting two beautiful poems were read by pr, Edward II. Sholl and W. E. Yancey.
 A committee composed of J. T. Gar retson, chairman; H. II. McCallum and J. k. Adams, who were appointed to investigate the transportation routes tu Little Rock during the reunion in May, reported to the meeting yesterday that the shortest and most avisable way was the Frisco via Memphis The recon r'endation was received favorably and adopted.
 For the benefit of Pelham chapter Dr. Guy Carlton Lee will deliver three lectures on April and s. two night lee turcs to be given at Cable hall and ar afternoon lecture on April s. to be given u Five Points.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-02
MCDONALD TELLS
 OF HOUSE ACTION
Says That He Had No Agreement With MT. Percy or With
 Anyone Else

To the Editor of The Age Herald:
 I notice in The Age Herald of Sat urday an account of a speech made by MT. Percy in the house of representa- tives last night. In your report you convey the impression that he charged that l. together with other members of our delegation, had acted in bad faith with him in calling up certain bills for passage.
 As a matter of fact, l had no agree ment with Mir. Percy, had never spoken to him on the subject. or to any other member of our delegation, and did not know thAt the bills were going to be called up.
 MT. Percy, however, was present in the house when the first two bills were called and voted for both. During his speech l stated to him and to the house my position in the matter. and he agreed that 1 was in no way in- volved
 l desire to state that l make 1t a rule to keep all of my agreements, both in and out of the legislature, and feel that your Montgomery cores pondent created wrong impression, and should be corrected.
 T. C. NJ M'DONALD.
 Birmingham. April 1, 1911.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-02
NATURALIZATION IN
 THE CIRCUIT COURT
Clerks Busy Receiving Applications Before Transferring Work to
 Federal Courts

Tn clerks of the circuit court were eesled yesterday issuing naturalizafion papers 10 foreigners wishing to becorna cltizens Of this country. in order thai all the back applications might be dispensed "i'h pefore the county court is relieved ol thls function by the federal court "hleh will hereafter receive the appIica- tons ol immigrants who wish to become naturalized.
 The eourtrooms were crowded with for elgners yesterday waiting for their ad- mittanee into the ranks of fulI-f1edged cit lzenry Of the United State3. Among the foreign countries represented were Aus Hungary, Russia. Germany, Greece. llaly Turkey, Holland. Norway and England.
 The tinted States government has sent special agent, O. T. Moore, to look after the winding up Of the affairs of naturaIi- zation m the circuit court. and he will also assist in starting up the work at the hew headquarters in the federal court. Judge Crow presided over the examina- ton made by MT. Moore and Archie Freeman.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-02
Real Estate Transfers

Deeds Of conveyance of the following real estate transfers, in which amounts of SlO00 more were involved. have oeen filed in office of the probate court:
 $li5G-W. J. Syx to Pratt Land and Improvement company, block "A, i'rart Land and Improvement company's sur vey og the southeast quarter of the north east quarter of section ?, township is, range 1 west.
 sS5OO-D N. Wright to T. w. Burton, an undivided one-half interest in lot 3O block 241, Bessemer Land and Improve mcnt company's survey of Bessemer.
 SCO0D-BirInlngham Securities company to Ludie Snider, part of lot 5, block S5S, survey of Birmingham.
 SlOO00-Tennessee Land company to G. w. Yancey and Richard w. Massey, part of the southwest quarter Of the southwest quarter of section S. township + south, range west.
 s5c00-Roscoe Mcconnell to W.. x. Ma lone, lot S, block IT, survey of Eiyton Land company.
 s6oo0-- Roscoe McSonnell to w. N. Ma lone. lots Il and 12. block 11-C, survey of Enslcy.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-02
Suits Filed Yesterday

Suit for Ss0 900 damages was filed in the circuit court yesterday by H. C. Per rine against the city of Birmingham al leging that through negligence on the mart of the citys agents an excavation on Park avenue was left uncovered and the wife of the plaintiff was caused To Tall therein. in consequence of which she was physically and mentally caused to suffer and the plaintiff thus to be deprived of her services. society and consortium
 Annie Thomas filed suit for $00o dam ages against the Birmingham Box and Basket company for alleged personal in- iuries received by her minor son while in the employ of the company. as result of which she was deprived of hls ser vices and caused loss of time and ex- pense.
 Alleging that he received personal in- luries by coming in contact with live trolley wire at Rush avenue, T. (. Vim cent filed suit for $500O damages agamst tbe Birmingham Railway, ,light and Power company.
 Ready Williamson filed suit for >5o00 damages against Charles F. Dowman Jr for alleged personal injuries received when struck by an automobile or cne defendant. In the same instance Nat Williamson filed suit for 5000 damages for the alleged injuries to his wife, as a result of which he was deprived of her services and company.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-02
BOOKS OF GROCERS WILL BE INSPECTED McLaurin Says All Records
 Are Open ACTIONS ARE LEGAL Association Officials Say No Con- spiracy Exists, But Government
 Will Attempt to Prove
 the Contrary
ACTIONS ARE LEGAL
By CLYDE w. ENNIS

As an indication that the United States acts of the Southern Wholesale Grocers' association, it was announced yesterday that the defendants, through J. H. Mc- Laurin, president, would give the United States every access to their records, files and papers as they now stand.
 The net result of this concession will be the introduction by the government at the proper moment of facts 1t Is stated, showing that the statement ire quently made that no conspiracy LOW exists among the wholesalers is misleAd- ing. It was stated here by representa- tives of the Southern Wholesale Grocers' association, as a basis for compromise, that not since 1907 have any questionable relations been maintained by the mem bers or the association body. How ever a recent issue of the green book has been secured by the government, In addition to voluminous documents tend ing to prove the assertion that not later tHdi 1oVJ Qiu tit di.lCo WiiolcodiCiS hoh- spire to defeat the ambitions of other merchants to work up a wholesale gro- cery business.
 It was stated yesterday that the oral testimony of various witnesses to be placed on the stand at the next hearing would reaffirm the expression of the gov ernment agents that new acts have been committed by the defendants in the dis solution suit, which are in violation Of the Sherman antitrust laws. The gov ernment, it was given out yesterday, has not the slightest intention or desire to put the wholesale grocery men out of business" It is stated however, that the government intends to maintain to the furthest degree the dignity of the United States government and there will not be the slightest hesitancy of the department of justice to see to it that no illegal com binations are maintained in the south hereafter. To this end the government will ask that illegal meetings not be held, that the grocers cease to issue confiden- tial lists and supplements about those who are persona non grata" to the members of the association, and finally, that no prices be fixed and maintained. It is stated that unless this end is ar- tained, after a favorable decree has been issued to the government other actions will be taken.
 However at the present time it is far fetched conclusion that the government desires to imprison any members of tho association who may have been guilty of violations of the law in the past The government desires only the dissolution of the organization and it's unqualified discontinuance of alleged illegal oper- ations. If this end is attained it may be stated with the most perfect assur- ance that no additional steps will be taken by the government. The sole pur- pose so far as can be learned of the de- pertinent of justice is to protect the sov- eregnty of American citizenship and to hold out to ambitious free men the nope that if they elect to enter the wholesale grocery business In Dixie no mercless organization will say them nav
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-02
RLAST FURNACE COMMITTEE TO
 LEAVE TONIGHT

The blast furnace committee of the United States Steel corporation which las heen here for several days will leave fo,. Na,v York tonight While here the various members of the committee have been shown over all the Birmingham dls trict They were carried to several places by special trains and otherwise shown courtesies while here,
 The members were highly elated with tbeir trip and did not hesitate to say that Birmingham presented stronger array of claims for future greatness than al- most any industrial city in the country. The experts were more than ordinarily ln- terested Tn the giant undertakings or the Steel corporations in this district. The greatest interest was manifested also In Corey.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-02
BUYS OUT
 MENNE BAKERY
The Consideration Is Cash, But the Exact Amount Is Not
 Given Out

 The Frank A. Meme bakery With branch at 103 South Twentieth street. was yesterday sold to the Martin Biscuit company, according to an annouhceheh, made here by MT. Meme, who Is In the city from Chicago
 The factory sold has been engaged i'll ihe business here for some tune ana makes the widely known Eagle brand products. (. MT. Martin, who has recently construct ed new factory, will consolidate the Menne factory with his present organiza- ,;o ora onerate it as a unit of his busi- ness.
 The consideration was cash, accoroihs to the announcement, but the price was not given out.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-02
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CONTRACTS FOR
 NEW BRIDGES LET
Bids for Construction Are Accepted
 By the Board of Revenue

The Board of Revenue yesterday let the contracts for the concrete and steel bridges to be constructed in various parts of the county and also for the sub-struc- lures for these. The contracts considered and awarded are as follows, for sub structures:
 Hirsches Mill. $32650, awarded to D. F. Bearden Double Branch, 1884, awarded to D. F. Bearden; Trussville, $S0I.5O, award cd to D. F. Bearden. Concrete structures were awarded as follows: Trussville, 5O feet span, awarded Cebert, Russell X Co.,, $11S440: McCalla, 54 feet, Cebert, Russell & Co.,, s1140.95; Rutedge Springs, 54 feet, Cebert, Russell & Co.,, $11417o; Alton, 36 feet. Cebert, Russell & Co.,, s51730; Huff man road, 20 feet. w. l.. Cash, s52O90; Huffman, 20 feet, D. F. Bearden, $5OS 60; Mulga- -Ensley, 20 feet, A. F. East S41450; Ensley 20 feet, D. F. East, $479.50; Hellen- Bess, 20 feet, Cebert, Russell X Co.,, s451 95 Johnson's Store, 20 feet, D. r. East, $1S2.
 The contracts awarded for the erection of steel bridges were as follows: Hirsches Mil, 80 feet (withheld); Trussville, 100 feet, Southern Bridge company, Sl51S; Double Branch, 67 feet, Southern Bridge company, $920; Rutledge Springs Geject- ed: grading work contracted for to the amount of $g7G, near Birmingham reser- voir. awarded to D. F. Bearden.
 The board also let contract for the month supplies for the Iillman hospl- tai. the pest house and the almshouse to the amount of $32S.6 .65. The contract for the supplies for the Hillman hospital was awarded to Yielding Bros; pest house. Earl Bros: and almshouse, to Blackwood Icant1ev
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-02
EXHIBITION AT THE
 Y. M. c. A. GYMNASIUM
Senior and Junior Leader Clubs Will Give Performance TomOr-
 row Night

The big annual gymnasium exhibition will be held at the Young Mems Chris tian association Monday night The af- fair is under the auspices of the Senior and Junior Leader clubs of the Young Mems Christian association. The exhibl- ton will be open to the membership, who have received engraved invitations. Per sons not having invitations can secure tickets at the Y. M. C. A. for 50 cents.
 The Leader club has been hard at work this season and the exhibition will demon- strate to their friends the nature of the work that the club is interested ip.
 The Senior club will be represeLted by the following men: T. Rogers, J. Berry pr. J. M. Key, Dr. R. L. BevilL H.. G. Mumme1t, B. r. Mutch, K. Plstowsky Wolf, R. IT. Bethea, J. B. Bethea, Jr W. A. Redd. pr. J. A. Blue, l.. c. Chis- holm. H. Giger, E. S. Tickling. R. B. Kelly. II. w. Fisch R l. Stainton, c. Hodges. j. McI4in, H. Farnham and R. C. Cubbon
 The Junior club will be represented by C. C. Sims, ]. Patton, NJ. Robinson, II. Branscomb, L. Branscomb, F. Jones, L. Hall, F. Smith, l.. Ruffner F. Black, A. V. Summers, Myron Dillon. r. Gore, M Domnick, A. Beckwth A. Hargrave, j.. Cozne. A. Huntingdon.
 Following is the programme:
 Orchestra.
 Announcements.
 Marching.
 Dumb bell drill
 Y. M C. A. quartet.
 Fencing drill and duel.
 solo-J. II. McAfee.
 Class apparatus work.
 Special apparatus work.
 Pyramids by the Juniors
 Pyramids by the Seniors.
 Rythmical gymnastics.
 r. M. C. A. quartet
 Parade of the participants.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-02
DEATH OF J. A. SCOTT
 CAUSES DEEP SORROW
General Passenger Agent of the IIli- nOis Central at Memphis
 Drops Dead

Memphis. March 1.-John A Scott. re- passenger agent of the Illinois Central railroad to that of general passenger agent for the lines of that road south of the Ohio river, died suddenly at his home here today of heart failure
 Information to this effect was received in Birmingham yesterday by Illinois Cen tral and Frisco officials. and caused pail of regret to prevail in local railroad circles. Mr. Scott was in Birmingham Thursday. feeling fine and looking very we'll He went around to several local offices and met the boys in his usual affabe and courteous manner He was one of the best known and most popular officials who came to Birmingham. Mr. Scott was only recently promoted to the post of general passenger agent, made so by reason of the reorganization of the passenger department. He was before promotion assistant general passenger agent.
 He was widely known in railroad cir cles and was considered one of the fair est and best informed railroad men in the south. The funeral arrangements have not been announced here yet. However, several local officials left Birmingham last night for Memphis to attend the ob- seQuies.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-02
SAMAR TWINS WILL
 AID KINDERGARTEN
Proceeds on Wednesday Will Be De- voted to Local Charity
 Institution

Announcement is made that Wednes- day will be benefit day for the Free Kindergarten association by the Samar twins which are now being exhibited on Twentieth street. The Birmingham ladies of the local association state that their friends can be of material aid to the organiza tion work by viewing these twins on Wednesday.
 The Samar twins are two children brought here from the Philippine islands who are grown togeth CT in such q way that surgeons say it would be impossible 10 cut them apart without causing their death. They are said to be the only children of the kind in the world since the death of the famous siamese twins. They are being sh own at the building adjoining Browns cigar store on Twentieth street and on Wednesday tho proceeds from the eX hibition will go to the Free Kinder garten association.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-02

nally drafted. made this comment yes terday which is taken as renecting the most careful opinion in the city:
 Not having seen a copy of the revenue bii las finally amended and approved by the governor, il is impossible for mo to give an analytical opinion of it.
 It would seem, however. that the clauses legalizing the 60 per cent basis or assessment and giving the right of appeal to jury where raises are con tested, are well worth the compromises made to secure them.
 Property interests have been greatly alarmed for several weeks past over The probability of higher assessments. but without doubt there will now be a feeling or greater confidence. The committee on conference the governor and the peon,e . oI tne state are to be congratulated upon the solution of dangerous and comnIi- cated situation"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-02
RESCUE CAR GOES TO WEST VIRGINIA

The rescue car of he United States bureau of mines, In charge of Dr. J. J. rutledge. has been sent to West Nir gnia. The car remained in this district for several weeks, during which time Dr. Rutlcdse gave lectures and demonstra- tions at most of the mines of this field. The work is said to be of great benefit to the miners and they were all pleased with the visit,
 The various officials gave the mine car and those in charge a warm welcome hcre. believing that such demonstrations and lectures would be of benefit to all enl- ployed around mines. The car is expected to return to Birmingham again within d few months to give additional. lectures here.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-02
GENERAL SATISFACTION
 OVER THE REVENUE BILL,

Although a majority of the local finan- cial and business men nave not read the revenue bill as finally passed and signed, there was great satisfaction yesterday in Birmingham because the measure had been passed.
 The general opinion was that the pass age of the revenue bill eliminating the insurance feature and giving the right Of appeal under the so per cent assess ment clause, solved a rather dangerous condition.
 While the bill was being framed and passed the greatest interest was shown by the business interests because the bill as finally amended and approved by panes in the state and carried other un- desirable clauses.
 President w. P. G. Harding of the First National bank. who is thoroughly familiar with the revenue bill as origi-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-02
COURTS TO BEGIN
 THE SPRING GRIND
Ten-Day Recess Provided By Morrow Bill Is Over-Suits
 Filed

After a recess of, 10 days the courts will ing the recent intermission the clerks have been busy transferring the dockets the cases to be heard this term
 The following docket will be taken up for trial tomorrow in the first division of the criminal court: Peter Holmes, as- sault with intent to murder Leyden Moore. grand larceny; Frank Turner. as- sault with intent to murder: R. D. John son. burglary; H. M. Mccoy, violating the prohibition laws; billiard Ballard, three cases violating the prohibition laws; and Robert Smith. burglary and grand larceny
 The following is the docket for the sec ond division: Sarah Hatcher assault and battery with a weapon; Anderson Mccoy, vagrancy; Aaron Morgan, Sunday gam ing: Leonard Morris Sunday gamlng; A. l.. Harp. assault with a weapon; J. w.. Thomas. gaming: Dozier Thornton, gam ing Homer Ware, grand larceny. rVa Williams. John White violating the pro- nibition laws; Homer Ware, disorderly conduct: John Williams. vagrancy; Colan E. Patton, assault and battery; H.. E. Rice violati prohibition laws; Jasper Smitherman, violating prohibition laws; F. P. Smith, violating prohibition laws; A. w. Nelson. assault and battery; Lave Scaler, Sunday gaming: Will Russell, vagrancy: Robert Stewart. gaming: yob Robbins, violating prohibition laws; Mary Rice, grand larceny; Bob Robbins. vio- iating the prohibition laws; Ed Paint, violating prohibition laws; F. M. Paine, violating prohibition laws; Ross Taylor, grand larceny and violating prohibition laws, and Lonne Blake, appeal case
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-02
r-----ses-- PHIL A. AUER OF
 CHICAGO HERE

Phil A. Auer of Chicago. assistant gen. eral passenger agent of the Rock Isfand lines, was in Birmingham yesterday He was here to confer with local Frisco and other officials relative to the handling of the Confederate veterans at the re- union to be held in Little Rock this month.
 Business is very good indeed" saru Mir. Auer. During the few months of this year traffic in the passenger depart ment has been very fiattering, and we anticipate no small volume during rne rema inder of the year.
 We hope to give the Confederate vet erans fine trip to Little Rock this year Special arrangements will be made to handle them carefully and quicSly''