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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-07-02
ERICKSON SAYS
HANF0RD DRINKS

Seattle, WASH. July 1.-The sub
committee of the House judiciary COM
mittee resumed its inquiry today into
the charges of malfeasance in office
brought against United States District
Judge Hanford as the result of his dis
Acknowledgement of Leonard OLSON, a
socialist.
City Councilman oliver T. Erickson.
formerly president of the Seattle Man.
ufacturers association, testified that the
part he took showed he had frequently
seen Judge Hanford under the influence
of liquor.
The first occasion, he said, was five
years ago. Both times the judge was
ON a street car, he said.
When asked by Judge Hanford' s
counsel If he was able to diferentiate
between sleep from drowsiness and
sleep from intoxication. witness replied:
Il am satisfied in my mind that the
man was intoxicated"
A. J. Nordskego, until recently en-
ployed by detective, told of frequently
seeing the judge visit three drinking
places in turn and take drink in each
place after leaving the federal building
at 5 O'Clock. Witness told of following
the Judge one night and said Hanford
walked unsteadily and seemed to him in
toxicated.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-07-02
WILLIAM FARLEY
RELIEVED OF DUTIES
Understood That immigration Inspec
tors Activity for Roosevelt
Is Cause

william r. Farley, inspector of immi-
Eration, bureau of commerce and labor,
has been relieved of his duties by Secre-
tary Nagel. He had been In that position
some months, having been appointed upon
the recommendation of ]. o.. Thompson
by President Taft. -
Zhs removal of Mr. Farley, according
~ the polite version, was on account of
the lack of funds.
Although the official explanation is
smooth, those familiar with the political
trend of events here observe deeper rea-
son for the removal Mr.. Farley has
been exceptionally active on behalf of
Roosevelt, late of My-hat-is-in-the-ri ring
fame His activities extended to the Con-
gress hotel in Chicago, barking back 10
the convention, where Roosevelt badge
was worn with exceptional nonchalance
by Mr.. Farley.
Mr. Farley has been known here for
many years and has been of the Mine
Workers union much of the time. His
political work has been extended TO the
anthracite regions and he is a friend OF
many big leaders.
The ecapitation--officialy- Mr.. Fair
ley may be the signal for considerable
lesesning of the official weight locally, as
MANY officeholders have been more or less
active against the present occupant of
the White House. .i
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-07-02
FRANCIS APOLOGIES
TO WI. BRYAN

Baltimore, July LA personal apology
was made TO w. ]. Bryan tonight by for
mer Governor David r. Francis of Mis-
souri,, who said he was not In the con-
vention this afternoon when Clark adj
herents placed in front of the Nebraskan
banner inscribed with Mr.. Bryan's for
mer eulogistic estimate of the Speaker.
Mr. Francis said the action of the men
handling the banner was an indignity and
expressed the opinion that 1t would not
have happened had he been present.
Although Speaker Clark was known to
have motored to Baltimore from WASH
ington early in the day and to have re-
manned at the home of friend for sew
eral hours, he did not appear at any polit-
ical rendezvous tonight. 1t was said
there had been no conferences between
the candidate and his managers except
by telephone The Speaker was reported
as greatly grieved because of Mr.. Bryan's
attack upon him and was said to be in a
highly nervous condition.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-07-02
MCCORMICK HURR|ES
TO SEE ROOSEVELT
Intimates Taft Will Not
Carry Illinois-Progres-
sive Movement Gains

Oyster Bay, n. Y, July 1.-Robert r
Mccormick of Chicago who was leader OF
the Illinois delegation for Mr.. Roosevelt
at the Chicago convention. but who was
one of the first to say he would not
follow the former President in the FORM
ation.of a new party, came to Oyster Bay
today with the statement that Governor
Deneen of Illinois, who cast his lot with
President Taft could not carry his state
on the Taft ticket, and that he (McCor-
nick had come here to open negotia-
tions with III ex-President.
Although Mr.. Mccormick did not make
the statement in so many words he in
timated that he had come to Oyster Bay
as an emssary from members Of the re-
publican organization.
1.-THE progressive movement has ,devel-
oped more strength than had thought at
first" said Mr.. Mccormick. Il have come
to the conclusion that Taft cannot carry
Illinois,
Il shall only listen to what McCor-
mick has to say" said Mr.. Roosevelt.
He expressed the hope some way would
be found to unite. He said he hoped the
Illinois delegation would not be divided
hope all the supporters OF the coiu-
mandment, Thou shalt not steal,' he
said. remain firm.
I'm states like California, South Da-
kota. Kansas. Nebraska and West Vir-
ginia," he explained. I'VE have the re-
publicans organized, he said. ''and il
would be useless to start the matter over.
The situation is similar to that when the
republican party was formed he de-
clared There were several different
tickets representing the elements which
later were united in the republican party.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-07-02
BODEKER. WARNS AGAINST
UNNECESSARY ARRESTS

month of June and found not guilty by
the judges in the two recorders courts
These unnecessary arrests look very bad
for the police department, as it looks that
very poor judgment has been used in
making arrests. No person should be de-
prived of his or her liberty without just
cause. There is not enough discretion
used by some members of the department
In making arrests. These unjust arrests
must be stopped. 1t makes no differ
ence whether person is white or colored,
rich or poor, they should not be deprived
Of their liberty without Just cause. 1t IS
not the officer who makes the most ar
rests who is efficient, but the one who
maintains the best order on his beat.
II want the laws of the state of Alas.
bama and the city of Birmingham rigidly
enforced. but | again Insist that people
must not be unjustly arrested.
GEORGE II. BODEKER,
s;Chief of Police
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TRYING TO FRAME
HARMONY SLATE

Columbus, Ohio, July Taft and
Roosevelt leaders are trying to frame
harmony slate tonight on the eve
of the republican state convention
which meets here tomorrow to select
a state ticket and a platform. Senator
Theodore e. Burton and other Taft
leaders tonight declared that they will
support Lawrence X. Langdon for the
gubernatorial nomination.
After u Sunday conference with
Roosevelt leaders in Cleveland and
word from Colonel Roosevelt, Arthur l..
Garford of Elyria today announced his
candidacy for the governorship.
Senator Burton intimated that he
would support Garfordif, IL the latter
would promise to take the stump for
President Taft during the fall cam
paign and il he would agree to a
strong Endorsement of the President in
the platform.
This Garford refused to do.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-07-02

ROOSEVELT men

Oyster Bay, June 1.-G. T. Taylor, state
treasurer of Tennessee, has been appoint-
ed a representative of the Roosevelt pro-
visionel committee. 1t was announced here
today. This committee will make plans
for the national convention of the new
party, and Mr.. Taylor has been asked to
call a meeting of the Roosevelt men az
Tennessee in anticipation of the natio~S
gathering.
S. Colonel Roosevelt today said he had re-
ceived hundreds of letters and kilograms
offering support, hut that everything
was being held up until after the BaltS<o
more convention.
There has been an astonishing devel-
opment of strength which has. come more
quickly than anyone could have fore
seem he continued.
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News Of Ensley

The rail record for June was not broken.
The old one of $4,000 tons of salable, fin
'ished rails was rot equaled. the total
tonnage falling about 1000 tons under the
old. high mark, Had 1t not been for the
heavy demand for steel at the Bessemer
rolling mills, 1t is said, the rail record
would have been broken. But the EN-
ployes broke all previous records for a
days output when on last Thursday the
blooming mill rolled 1910 tons and the rail
mile turned out 1920 tons of No rails.
vious days output. For actual rail roll
i ing 1t is figured that the record for June.
although only 80 days, would have been
broken. The employees rushed as never
before during the whole month and they
are receiving the commentator of all of
the high officials.
At the meeting of the Baraca class
of the Ensley Methodist church Sun
day, resolutions were passed protest
ing against the proposed location of a
saloon in Corey on Forty-third street
and Gary avenue Formal protest will
be made to the authorities.
For the public installation of the re-
Gently elected officers of the knights OF
Pythias of Esnsley this evening, the
following programme has been ar
ranged:
Piano solo. Mrs. C. w. Cole songs
selected. by Monkey brothers. piano SOLO
Mrs NJ. NJ. Johnson: reading, Mrs. Sam
T. Kennedy; piano solo, Miss Margaret
Rowe song, Miss Emily Westbrook
piano solo, Miss Bessie Jones; song,
Miss Margaret Smith. A reception com
mittee consisting of Mrs. Nj. II. Wood,
Mrs w. H. Beatty, Mrs. NJ. NJ. Hen.
derson, Mrs. A. f. Wells and Miss Shad
dick and Miss Lumpkin viii assist the
officers of the lodge in entertaining
the guests
benefit performance for the mem
bers of the Baptist Young People :
union of the Ensley Baptist church will
be given at the Belle theatre next Fri
day. The management has agreed to
donate percentage of the receipts Ia
the union
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-07-02

During the fiscal month of June, 1898
unnecessary arrests were made by patrol
men in the department. Realizing the
great injustice done the people by the
deprivation of their liberty except when
there is a just cause, and also that some
of the new men in the department are
over jealous in the execution of their
duty. and believing that efficiency exists
in the number of arrests made, Chief
of Police Bodeker yesterday issued an
order to the department calling its atten-
ton to this fact. The chief says that the
efficiency of a patrolman lies rather in
the good order kept on his beat than In
the number of arrests made by the patrol
man.
The order as issued Is as follows:
birmingham. July l, 1912.
police Department, City;
IT wish to call your attention to the
1893 people who were arrested during the
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-07-02
Frank Mayes and J. F. C.
Griggs Are the Men
Who Deserted
WAITING GAME BY
UNDERWOOD FORCES
Bankhead Says There Has Been Too
| Much Bitterness Between Clark
and Wilson For Them to
Get Together
by c. e. STEWART

| Baltimore, July 1.-(Special.) 1.-The I'm
derwood wire still holds and the lieu
| tenants of the Alabamian on the firing
| liue show no signs of weakening, and
almost without exception declare that
their opportunity will eventually come.
! When asked tonight his candid opinion
of the situation. Senator Bankhead said.
II think the situation is in exactly the
shape we predicted 1t would be, and II
is only question of waiting on devel-
opments. When the Wilson forces find
they cannot put him over, as they will,
if Clark's line does not weaken, then
will come our turn.
There has been too muth bitterness, =
declared the senator, injected into the
fight between Clark and Wilson for them
to get together We must simply wait
until they wear themselves out"
The break of the two Florida delegates
to Wilson on the 3Sth ballot is not re-
garded as an indication of the disintegra-
ton of the Underwood forces.
These two delegates. Frank Mayes,
editor of the Pensacola Journal, and ]. f.
C. Griggs of Apalachicola, were origin
ally Wilson men," and declared a promi-
nent lawyer on the Florida delegation,
were only elected on their personal popu-
larity and they solemnly pledged them
selves to support Underwood as long as
he was before the convention. Moreover
he said, "they reiterated this promise
and pledge in the last caucus the delega-
ton engaged in.
"The district" he declared, "in which
the gentlemen live went overwhel Ginning
ly for Underwood as did the whole state
of Florida and that in spite of the fact
that the Peerless Loser made Is
speeches in the state. against Under
wood.
Two of this delegation, with the ex-
ception of the two above named gentle
men, who must answer to the people of
Florida, feel that we are bound to I'm
derwood by ironclad instructions from
cut people at home and we will stay
with him until released or he is nom
mated.
Every other member OF the Florida
delegation has always been for Under--
wood, not only by instruction, but from
choice
myself, ne sdiu, Heipeu W uidW
the primary law of Florida, l know what
it provides and | insist II the chairman
had thoroughly understood the law and
the instructions he would have ruled that
Florida must vote as a unit for Under
wood until released.
These gentlemen" he declared may
be able to reconcile their views with their
conscious. but it appears to me that they
have violated their instructions from the
state of Florida and have been unfaith-
full to a caucus agreement"
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-07-02

Baltimore, July 1.--Armory hall was
almost stanpeded tonight by thousands
of persons who were refused admittance
after Chairman Ollie James had or
dered the police to admit no one ex-
cept delegates, alternates and members
of the press.
When the order was issued the police
were having trouble in preventing
brushes at the exits and the streets
surrounding the armory Within few
minutes the authorities were confront
ed with situation so serious that Al
reserves were sent for
The crowds were driven back from
the doors. In front of the hall the
street was roped off at each extreme
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-07-02
WE'LL TALKS ON THE
BALTIMORE OUTLOOK
Thinks Clark, Wilson, Bryan and
Kern Are Now Eliminated From
Presidential Contest

ST now feel confident" said Marcus
Well last night after hearing the result
of the 10th ballot at Baltimore. that
there are four men completely out of the
race.
II feel safe in saying that Clark Will
not be nominated; Wilson will not be
nominated: Kern will not be nominated
and Bryan will not be nominated,
Il can see possibility of either Gay
nor or Foss being brought forward and
becoming formidable factors. But in the
face of the present situation it is-my
confident belief that Underwood now has
a better chance than any other demo-
crat His position regard as exception
ally strong"
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-07-02
BURNS FINED FOR
CONTEMPT IN BARROW TRIAL

Los Angeles, July William j.
Burns, the detective who brought about
the arrest of the Mcnamara brothers
Eook the witness stand late this after
noon in the trial of Clarense S. OAR
row for jury bribery. Five minutes after
his direct examination was begun by
District Attorney Fredericks Mr. Burns
asked the protection Of the court and
a short time later was fined SIS fol
contempt. similar fine was imposed
upon Chief Counsel Rogers of the de-
Tense at the same time.
Judge Hutton announced when impos-
ing the fines that he would not allow per-
sonal difficulties between Rogers and
Burns to interfere with the orderly con-
auctinU Of the trial.
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So.o5; highest, 5000; date, 18th; lowest
1874; date, 18th
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES 90. date. LIST; low
est. So date, Sth. Greatest daily range, 26
date, 22d. Least daily range, IL, date, 4th
Mean for this month in 1898, rs; 1894 81
1895, 50; 1896, n; 1897. 80; 1898, 81. 1899, 80
1900 49, 1901. so; 1902. 81; 1903, "A; 1904 IS
1905, rs; 1906, 10; 1907, 10; 1905 II; f90s, u
1910, 70; 1911. 70; 1912, "a.
Normal for this month, 77.9.
Absolute maximum for this month for 1
years, 101
Absolute minimum for this month fol
II years, 40.
Average daily deficiency 81 of this
month as compared with the normal, AZ
Accumulated deficiency q since Jan
uary l. 652.
Average daily deficiency % since Jan
Precipitation-Total for this month, els
snowfall. 90.
Greatest precipitation in "a hours rs
date 1929.
Total precipitation this month in 1898
425; 1894, 80; 1885, 2.99; 1896 4.29; 1907, SO
1898. 4.35; 1909 2.59; 1900, 1909: 1901. 1.91
1902, 49, 1908, 3.40 1904, 1885, 1905. 3.91; 1906
4.54 1907, 81 1908, 1.24 1909, sol; 1910, TIA
1911, sos; 1872 6.1S
Normal for this month, 3.SS.
Excess of this month as compared with
the normal, 2.30.
Accumulated excess since January l.
9SS.
Misunderstanding direction south; total
movement, 473i miles; average hourly We
locit3, SIS: maximum velocity tfor five
nSnutes), 80 miles per hour. from south.
Weather-Number of days clear 6; part
ly cloudy 49, cloudy 9; on which .01 inch
or more, of precipitation occurred, IL.
Miscellaneous Phepomena-(Dates OF
Thunderstorms, !, 8, 4, 5, IA, 26, q, Is, o.
Summary of observations made at
United States weather bureau stations
July /:
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HALL ALMOST STAMPEDED BY
CROWDS EAGER TO ENTER

of the armory and double cordons of
police stationed across the streets. No
one was permitted through these lines
without a delegate badge and ticket
or press badge and ticket.
BY 10 p. m. 1t was estimated 5000 peo-
pie We're packed in the streets clamoring
for admittance but none could elude the
police. 1t was the first time since the
convention began that precautions were
necessary TO avert possible accident In the
hall and at the doors. The police orders
were SO strict that several delegates who
had forgotten their badges were excluded
from the hall for an hour before they
could get word to the inside and obtain
Identification. The hall itself was filled
TO capacity, hundreds being permitted
to stand in the aisles around the seat
sections on the ground floor
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-07-02

Weather Conditions

Birmingham, July ID p. m.)-An ex-
tensive barometric depression overlies
most of the central portion of the coun-
try, on tonight's map, extending from the
Mississippi TO the Pacific. 1t has caused
rain from Puget Sound to Cape Hatteras,
embracing the entire country, except the
lake region. and North Atlantic states, and
also the southwest and southern Pacific
slope sections.
Temperatures have risen generally along
the eastern side of this low pressure GEN.
ter. The weather has been relatively hot
over the eastern slope of the Rockies and
over the Dakotas, and relatively cool over
the Rocky mountain region, and the lake
region and Ohio valley
In the cotton belt rain has been gem
eral in all sections except in central Tex
as and northern Louisiana. At Oklahoma
City so inches has fallen since Z p. m.
this morning. Temperature changes have
been unimportant generally. 1t is warm
err in central sections and cooler west of
the Mississippi and along the Atlantic
coast. Unsettled weather Is expected to
continue in t1is section Tuesday,
Weather for June
Atmospheric Pressure-Mean, 30.05;d
Atmospheric Pressure--( Reduced to sea
level inches and Observation-Disclosures
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-07-02
FEDERAL TREASURY
IS IN GOOD SHAPE:

Washington, July 1.-Closing the
fiscal year 1912 with a surplus of $685.
$685. $50, the federal treasury opened the
new year today with $99.360,00 in Its
steel ribbed vaults as a working ball
ance. This Is the largest amount of
available cash the government has pos
sessed for months.
The receipts for the year amounted
to s691, 100000 as compared with s701,-
$4,000 for the fiscal year and 1911.
The total disbursements of the year
Just closed reached 1884, 100000 against
$654.13S,000 the previous year when the
surplus was $47,234,0o0
The tax on corporations included
S2S,5S4.000 as compared with $33,517,-
600 in 1911.
The total amount In the general fund
of the treasury today was $166, 264, 900
against S140.177,000 last year.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-07-02
MUSICAL FEST HAS
BRILLIANT ENDING

Philadelphia, July IA musical fest in
which thousands of members of societies
constituting the Northeastern Saenger-
bund took part with President and Mrs.
Taft as guests of honor was the crown
ing event tonight of the twenty-third
Saengerfest. When the President ana
Mrs Taft reached Broad street station at
6 D. m. they were greeted by German
song of welcome sung py large chorus.
AS the President entered the auditorium
the chorus of Goo trained male voices
sang the Star Spangled Banner while
the immense audience remained stand
ing
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The outbreak was precipitated when
ferred TO Burns as "a wonderful man"
He Immediately withdrew the remark
saying 1t was untrue and Rogers audi
bly, asked him not to withdraw 1t.
Burns turning to the court resented the
action of Rogers. Burns continued his
statement by declaring that Rogers had
denounced him in open court as a sub
orner of perjury
yes. and repeat it. again. shouted
Rogers
The detective appealed for the protec-
ton of the court. He mentioned Incl
dentally that Rogers had accused him of
carrying a sword cane.
Here's the little cane,'' he said. THAT
Is untrue"
Burns direct examination was con-
densed.
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MRS. LINDLOFF TO BE
HELD TO JURY

Chicago. July IA coronial jury to.
day recommended that Mrs Louise
Lindloff be held to the grand jury
without bail for the alleged murder
of her son, Arthur Lindlon, Is years
old, by poison.
She is suspected of causing the death
of four other members of her family
This the viscera of Lfndloff after ex-
animation by experts led to the theory
The viscera is said to have contained
arsenic sufficient to cause death
Chemical examination is being made
of the internal organs of other of the
Lindlof family who have died re-
Gently
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-07-02
CHARLES BRANDT
COMMITS SUICIDE

New Orleans, July with bottle of
poison clasped in one hand, Charles
Brandt, said to have been a southern
representative of the Kenton Stamping
and Enameling company, New York. was
found dead today in MS room at the
Young Mems Christian association The
four gas jets of the room We're turned
on full. No note explaining his deed
was found. 1t is understood that his
home is in ST. Louis and that he has a
bi other, Arthur Brandt. living in New
York
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Fire DESTROYS Mill

Kenora, Ontario. July 1.-The Rat Port
age company's sawmill and power plant
here, together with several thousand
feet of lumber in the immediate vicinity
were completely destroyed by fire last
night The damage is over s20o'Vo' pu.
the loss is covered by insurance. me
company has lost four mills In as many
years.
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NO MONEY FOR THE
CHILDREN'S BUREAU

Washington. July 1.-The new children's
bureau of the department of commerce
and labor did not come into actual exist
erce today, because of the failure of
Congress to appropriate money for its
expenses. The bureau was not included
in the resolution extending last year
appropriation. The bun eau must await the
action of Congress upon the estimate of
SIS, 900 submitted by Secretary Nagel.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-07-02

Newark, N. j., July 1.-George Cln-
ton Paine, citizen of this city who
calls himself the oldest book agent in
the world is celebrating his Tooth BIRTH
day at his home here this week. He is
in excellent health-a condition for
which he believes the drinking of butter
milk is largely responsible.