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The Libby herald. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1911-1913, 1912-08-01

1t now seems probable that be-
fore the expiration of the summer
Libby will have the most up-to-
date street lighting system i'll the
state. At meeting Of the council
held Friday night that body voted
to lay on the table all bids for clus-
ter lighting for the purpose of tax
ing time to investigate the lumin
GUS arc system.
This is new system vastly su-
perior to the old A. G. arc. 1t ap-
pears that the new arc light is not
only as attractive to the eye as the
cluster light system, but gives
many times as much illumination.
For instance, a luminous arc con-
suming only $40 watts gives more
light at 375 feet than the old-style
arc consuming 4So watts gives at
2oo feet.
While these lights are more ex-
pensive to install than an equal
number of clusters, yet they are so
much more efficient that the num-
Der Of lights can be reduced one
half, which makes he total cost
about the same. On the other
hand, the smaller number of lights
will reduce the bills for current
about one half, which is very
material saving.
1t is probable that at the next
meeting of the council an ordi-
nance will be passed calling for the
installation of this improvement.
Mayor Thomas SWitZer received
a telegram yesterday from 5. A.
Kean & Co., Chicago, purchasers
of the city sewer bonds, stating
that they had prepared and for
warded the final resolution which
is now the only remaining step to
conclude the bargain. The tele
grain also stated that the money
would be forthcoming about the
18th of August.
1t is understood that the council
will hold a meeting within a few
The Libby herald. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1911-1913, 1912-08-01

Mrs P. J. Brophy and son re-
turned to Butte Friday.
The Libby herald. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1911-1913, 1912-08-01
NOTES OF THE
MUNICIPALITY
New Street Lighting System Sewer Money Ready Aug.
IS. Moving for City Hall and Fire Station.
Railroad Company Will Light Yards

days to pass this final resolution
and order an advertisement for
sewer construction bids. Thus, it
is now certain that the main sewer
will be constructed this summer
and fall.
The sewer bonds, which are for
SIS ,ooo carry premium of $3.50,
the purchasers also furnishing the
blank bonds.
The Libby herald. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1911-1913, 1912-08-01

The Great Northern Railway is
now arranging to light it's yards
with at least three good lights,
which will make night travel much
more safe. 1t is probable the rail
way company will install the lnni-
nous arc system, as letter has
just been received from Supt. w.
r. Smith asking the city for in
formation regarding the new sys-
tenn.
The Libby herald. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1911-1913, 1912-08-01

A committee of two was ap-
pointed to investigate the posi-
bility and advisability of purchas-
ing some building lots. The Lib
by Volunteer Fire department has
pledged all labor and material for
a substantial building sufficient for
all city purposes, provided the city
will furnish the lots. A plan has
been devised to procure the lots
and Libby is practically assured
OF city hall and fire stat on which
will be credit to the city.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-08-03

Washington, August 2.-(Special)--
According to a prearranged plan agreed
to i'm conference with the Senate lead
ers, Mr.. Underwood moved to take from
the speakers table the steel bill and
10 disagree with the Senate amend
ment for the repeal of the Canadian
reciprocity act. This was done and the
conferees on the iron and steel sched-
ule proceeded today according to this
agreement, all Senate amendments ex-
cept the reciprocity amendment being
agreed to. An. agreement was also
reached by the leaders in both houses
10 form a compromise wool bill sim
liar to the one the President vetoed
last summer and a meeting of the con-
terees will be held tonight. Mr.. I'm
derwood then brought up the cotton
bill in the House and generously gave
the republicans three out of four and
one-half hours agreed for general de-
bate This time was consumed in the
most part by the republican side in
the support of the Hill bill, which was
offered as a substitute to the Under
wood bill and the getting ON record
of a few old fashioned republican pro-
lection speeches. Mr.. Underwood
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-08-03
STATE ENCAMPMENT
AT COLUMBUS, MISS.

Columbus, Miss, August 2-(Spe-
The provisional company numbering
10 men, is putting things in good shape
so all will be ready for the other 1900
troops by next Tuesday. A lot of tents
were placed yesterday and last night
the grounds looked like the days of
Camp Columbus and Camp Noel when
two successful encampments were held
here tslq
Most of the troops viii be In Column
bus by Monday night or early Tues
day morning. The First battalion from
the Seventeenth infantry, U. S. A.. four
compa nies of 10 men each, will arrive
here on a special train from Admission,
Ala. where the entire regiment has
been camped for the past month, on
Tuesday morning, August 6. Col. John
| Y. Van Orsdale, commander, will ac-
company them Colonel Van orsdale
will also take the place of Brig. Gen.
Ernest N. Wood. who will not be here
during this camp. General Wood is in
| Europe with his bride. While his alb
sence is regretted IL is noted that with
| Colonel Van Orsdale in command there
will be plenty of real military doings
as colonel in the regular army
doesn't permit anything except bona
| fide encampment when he is in com
mand The splendid band from the
Seventeenth will also accompany them
The Second regiment band from Sal
tillo, Miss which is said to be fine
musical organization, will arrive al
noon Tuesday The Third Regiment
Natchez band will mot be here.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-08-03
REGIMENTS LEAVE
CAMP ON LONG HIKE
Last Night Spent Under
Dog Tents-Sham Battle
Early This Morning

Admission. August o. Special )-Reu.
ments of National Guard infantry au0.
mented by battalions from the regular
army and cavalry, left camp Pettus this
morning for a long hike. They VIII
spend Friday night under dog tents and
will do their own cooking. 1t is ex-
pected that the main sham battle will
be fought early Saturday morning be-
fore returning to camp and marching
through Admission
The maneuvering is for the purpose
of acquainting the soldiers with some
of the obstacles and hardships to BIO
encountered in real war times. Before
marching back to the city the soldiers
will have various skirmishes and mock
encounters. The war problem is for
the entire command. regulars and mill
tia, involving march. outpost, bivouac,
individual cooking, attack and defense.
The Brown army is commanded BY
ment and is composed of the First, SEQ
ond and Third regiments of Kentucky
National Guard infantry. Kentucky bril-
gade headquarters and troops of the
Eleventh cavalry U. s. A. The Red
army is under the command of Colonel
Lipscomb of South Carolina and has
the Second South Carolina res-ment of
infantry, the First Alabama infantry
and battalion of soldiers form the
Seventeenth infantry u. S. A.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-08-03
DISAGREEMENT ON
WATER POWER BILL
AdamsOn Sends StimsOn
Curt Letter on the,
Question

Washington, August War was de-
clared today between the House and war
department on the question of granting
individuals the right to take up water
power sites when Chairman Adamson of
the House interstate commerce commits
sion, wrote sharp letter to Secretary
of War Stimson concerning the problem.
Mr.. Stimson previously had written to Mr..
Adamson protesting against an omnibus
water power site measure reported favor
ably by his committee, and which was one
Of several bills that had been subjected to
attack. In answering the secretary. Mr..
Adamson did not mince words:
Your letter presents a singular mix
ture of correct statements long we'll
known. unwarranted conclusions and err
roneous opinions of both law and the
fact" he wrote.
Mr. Adamson declared the govern
ment could not undertake to develop
all the projects he held were necessary
to the amendment and that private
enterprises with strict limitations
should be allowed to do the work
Mr. Adamson condemned the existing
law which prevented capital from I'M
dertaking water power development
work He said hundreds of water
power sites, which might be adapted
to the public good. were undeveloped.
"The difficulty" he wrote lis that
the projects were so numerous and ex-
pensive that 1t was. and still is. i'm
practicable for the government to con-
struct and operate all the enterprises
rapidly enough to promote the interests
of the people, the development of the
country and the navigation of the
rivers"
In advocating a general relaxation OF
the laws governing the situation Mr..
Adamson declared compensation scarcely
could be asked from one who. at cost
of several hundred thousands of dollars,
constructed dam and locks across a
navieable stream and added to the COM
fort of the people and the good OF the
government. He said the Secretary's idea
that he could command such compensa-
ton was splendid idea II the latter
could find capital easy enough to be
worked that way.
Mr.. Adamson asked Secretary Stimson
not to use his powerful official posi-
ton TO prevent the prospect of the om-
nibus bill.
Mr.. Adamson closed by advising the Sec
rotary that the interstate commerce COM
rittee had taken up the general dam
law for the purpose of revising il
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-08-03
THIRTY DELEGATES
FROM LOUISIANA
Reported That Bryant May
Lose His Official
Head

New Orleans, August with sprink-
ling of former democrats present and the
negro conspicuous by his, absence, the
state convention of the Louisiana progress
sive party met here today and elected 30
delegates to the Chicago convention, In
structed to vote as a unit for the nomi-
nation of Col. Theodore Roosevelt Tor
President. Each delegate will have a
one-third vote in the national convention
The convention adopted a resolution
favoring the maintenance of the protec-
tive system, with only such changes as
will give protection to American indus
tries without fostering monopolies."
motion was made to present to the
Chicago convention as a vice presidential
candidate the name of John M. Parker
of New Orleans, for years leader in
the reform ranks of the democratic party
In this state. Mr. Parker. who is dele
Kate to the national progressive conven-
ton, is a strong personal friend or Col
onel Roosevelt. At the request OF Mr.
Parkers friends the motion was WIN
drawn.
Louis P. Bryant. surveyor of the port
of New Orleans. created mild sensation
when he intimated that the Washington
administration, because of his afflliation
with the new party, was preparing to
chop OFF his official head. Mr. Bryant
said after he had made hotel reservations
at Chicago he was advised that special
agents had been ordered to New Or
leans to make certain Investigations III
the custom house.
THE surveyor of the port has the same
right under the laws to express his opin-
ions. politically and otherwise, as has
the collector of the port" declared MT.
Bryant, land il the surveyor is to be Wis
tied with punishment because OF his Amer
lean manhood, the people will have right
to inquire into the fate of other federal
officials whose political activity happens
to suit the administration"
There were several expressions favorlng
the elimina ton of the negro from particl-
pating in the progressive party in the
south.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-08-03

Montgomery, August 2.-(Specia1. Fair
associations of Alabama will probably not
receive any state appropriation this year.
Governor O'Neal said today that he did
not see any possible way by which he
could turn loose the legislative appro-
priation of $4,000. to be used for the pur-
pose of aiding fair associations through
out the state, without a serious injury
to other needy causes. The appropri-
alton was made to the fairs last year.
but the money was not available until
few months ago. at which time the numer-
GUS fairs throughout the state received
their pro rata share.
The state is without funds to meet this
appropriation, said Governor O'Neal. Il
have had to decline to release appropria-
lions for various worthy causes during the
past few months, some of which included
money for school improvement. II the
state had the money in the treasury, l
should be only too glad to release the fair
appropriation, but I am unwilling to do
so under the present financial condition
of the treasury
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-08-03

Montgomery, August 2.-(Special)-EX-
pressing his entire approval of the pro-
posed changes suggested by Governor
SO'Neal in the judicial system OF the state
aud i'm the methods of court procedure
Judge Thomas w. Vert of the law ana
equity court of Morgan county mas writ
Zen TO Philip II. Stern of Montgomery
secretary OF the judicial commission COM
mending the attitude of Governor y Neal
in reference to the subject and recon-
mending a number of changes when ne
thinks would aid in bringing about some
proper judicial reforms.
Judge Vert declares that the causes for
most of the Just criticism of the state
judicial system are the reversal Oh So
many cases by the higher courts ana the
fact that there are too many courts too
many Judges and too many solicitors.
He expresses the opinion that Alabama s
judicial system is one OF 'shreds aio
patches.p According to Judge vert inc
state does mot pay a uniform amount lor
services rendered, and in many instances,
for a dollar expended she does not get
dollars worth n work in return 4
One Of the most pertinent suggestions
of Judge Vert is that the state be de-
xided into three grand clfcnltS--blrtiiii
ham. Montgomery and Mobile-and that
enough Judges be provided, either by APP
pointment or by election, for each circuit
and to require the judges to rotate under
the direction of the chief justice OF the
supreme court and two associate Justices
According to Judge Werts plan, should
one Judge be idle and docket else
where need his services, he could he ol-
rected to serve there until cases are DIS
posed of. The judge would be free from
criticism because of local conditions, ana
he would not be called upon TO settle
questions where either his friends or enc
mics are Interested
Judge Vert recommends that IN order TO
meet the suggestion all of the judges
place their designations in the hands OF
the governor, to take effect when the leg
islature convenes.
Continuing, Judge Vert says:
"If we do that, there can be no legis-
lators working for the interest OF some
nudge at the expense of the public's
welfare and the legislature can work
unhampered. - - 80
II would further suggest that your
committee cossult as freely as pos
sible with the trial judges near you, as
there does not seem to be one upon
the committee, and | feel that they
are in a better position to know the
needs than lawyer who has never
served as trial judge
Judge Wert's letter is regarded as one
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-08-03
PRATT CITY is URGED
TO SMITE CONTRACT
Second Meeting of Series in Opposi-
ton to Water Agreement Was
Held Last Night

The opponents Of the water CONTRACT
held a mass meeting at Pratt City last
night. II was In line with the pro-
ramme mapped out by the campaign
committee to hold meetings IN every ward
of Greater Birmingham In interest OF the
referendum. The speakers We're Conn
missioner James Weatherly, 1sadore Sha-
piro and Fred DeWolff. w. H. Hassier.
q real estate dealer of Pratt City, acted
As chairman Of the gathering. The meet
ing was held in the city hall.
The citizens of Pratt City evidenced
great interest in the meeting The lead
ing role was carried by Commissioner
Weetherly, whose active opposition 70
the contract has been especially Wig
nrouA
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-08-03
PROGRESSIVE MEN
ARE IN CHICAGO
Provisional Committee Will
Hold First Formal SEES
sion Today

Chicago. August 1.-The provisional
committee of the national progressive
party will meet tomorrow in the first
formal session of its exercise. Contests
in Georgia. Mississippi and Florida will
be decided and final preparations made
for the national convention of the pro-
gressive party which convenes at noon
Monday.
The list of committeeman includes
representatives from various states,
among whom are:
Oscar r. Hundley of Alabama
Dwight b. Heard of Arizona; j. A. Co
mer of Arkansas, Gov. Hiram w. John
son of California, Judge Ben b. Lindsey
of Colorado. II. L. Anderson of Florida
Julian Harris of Georgia. Leslie M
Combs of Kentucky John NJ. Parker OF
Louisiana. b. f. Bridge Of Mississippi
John Dixon of Montana, G. j. William
son. Jr, Of North Carolina, James K
Garfield of Ohio, George o. Priestley
of Oklahoma. William Finn of Penn
sylvania. George T. Taylor of Tonnes
see, Cecil A. Lyon of Texas, and Thorn
as l., Moore Of Virginia.
South Carolina, it was announced,
would be represented at the conven-
ton and the committeeman from Ne
vada had not been announced tonight.
As there will be put 531 votes in the
convention 1t now seems probable there
Will be nearly twice that number of
delegates. In many of the states a dou-
BILE delegation. each member with half
vote has been named. California,
West Virginia, New York, Montana,
Minnesota and Pennsylvania will send
large delegations in which the vote OF
the individual will be reduced to a
fraction.
The Illinois state progressive conven-
ton meets tomorrow morning 1t is said
full state ticket will be nominated.
Men active in the progressive party
cause arrived here today from all parts
of the country.
Leaders declared there would be more
than 100 delegates in the Coliseum Mon
day Prominent among those who arrived
were George w. Perkins, A. p. Moore oil
Fittsburg, former United States Senator
Albert ]. Beveridgc of Indiana and George
Roosevelt OF New York This is the righ
kind of movement" said MIR. Perkins
and is the movement which the people
want and will support at the polls. The
movement has ample funds"
Senator Joseph NJ Dixon, director of tn,
progressive campaign. said that he did no
| think the provisional national commit
| Tee would have any serious trouble in de
Gliding the contests for delegate seat.
| from Georgia. Mississippi and Florida
F! discussion OF these contests brought VI
| the subject of negro delegates. Senator
Dixon said he understood there would
| be two negro delegates from New Jersey
! three from New York and several from
Illinois. He stated however. that he di,
not believe there would be any negro dele
/ gates from the south.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-08-03
GOVERNOR EXPECTS
TO co TO SEAG|RT
O'Neal Plans to Be Present
at Wilson Notification
Ceremonies

Montgomery, August 2.-tSpecial)-
Governor O'Neal expects to go to Sea-
girt next week to attend the notifica-
ton ceremonies, at which time Governor
Woodrow Wilson will be notified of his
nomination to the office of President
of the United States by the national
democratic party. The governor has re-
ceived two separate requests to at
tend the notification ceremonies. one
from Ollie James and the other from
William F. McComb, chairman of the
national democratic campaign commit
tee.
Should the governor decide to go to
Seagirt he will leave Montgomery on
Sunday night or Monday morning IN
order to get there by Wednesday. He
will probably return to Montgomery
by the end of the week.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-08-03
NEW WORKERS LEAVE
FOR THE CONVENTION

New York, August 2.-The bull moose
special, carrying about 100 delegates,
friends and supporters of the national
progressive party, pulled out of the Grand
Central station here at O'Clock this aft
ernoon, bound for the third party conven-
ton in Chicago. Other state delegates
were to be picked UP along the line and
tomorrow convention will be held In
Buffalo to elect four delegates at large
and four alternates. After the conven-
ton the delegates will move on to Chi
cago. arriving there tomorrow night at
1880 O'clock.
The II car special left without display
of banners with the exception of few
votes for women emblenls carried by
the suffragists. II Is understood either
Miss Frances A. Keller or Miss Mary
Dreier will be elected as one of the dele
gates at large from this state.
Provision State Chairman William H.
Hotchkiss was In optimistic mood Just be-
fore the train left.
I'VE will carry New York state and Mr.
Roosevelt will be elected as the next
President of the United States he de-
clared.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-08-03
UNDERWOOD CRITICISES
TAFT'S TARIFF VIEWS
by C. E. STEWART

closed the debate and proceeded to
mereilessly show up the Inconsistencies
of the argument advanced on the re-
publican side
You on that side" declared Mr.. I'm
derwood, I'm your support of the bill Of
fered by the gentleman from Connecti-
cut. which you claim reduces the duties on
manufactured articles from cotton fully
so per cent under the duties imposed by
the Payne bill, repudiate the President of
the United States and his position taken
in his speech of acceptance of the nomi-
nation" He declared that he had the
utmost faith that the American people
knew that the Dingley bill and the Payne
bill were written for the exclusive bene-
At of the tariff protected monopolies of
the country. He severely criticised the
position of the President, and declared
that -four years ago he was a progress
sive, and was in favor of an honest re-
vision of the tariff, but today he had re-
versed himself and was bag and bag
gage in the hands of the standpat repub-
lcans from whom he must get the funds
to finance his campaign" Mr.. Underwood
criticised the report of the tariff board
| as it related to the cotton schedule as be-
| ing incomplete and only supplying in
formation TO a limited number of the
articles included in the bill, and that In
formation neither consistent nor uniform.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-08-03
STATE FAIRS MAY NOT GET
APPROPRIATIONS THIS YEAR

During the past few days several fair
associations have inquired whether the
annual appropriation would be available
this year. Officials of the fair associa-
lions of Birmingham, which last year re-
ceived $1,000, Turcaloosa and other places
have written to the governor in the IN
terest of receiving their pro rata of the
fair money this year. but to all of the
letters the governor has replied that he
would be unwilling to release the appro-
priation unless the condition of the treas
ury shows considerable Improvement.
Whether or not the failure to receive
any money from the state this year VIII
cause some of the fair associations to
abandon their purpose of holding fair
is not known, though it is not believed
that the states attitude in the matter
Will work any serious hardship upon the
several associations of the state that
have been accustomed to holding regular
fall events.
The appropriation of $4,000 to the state
fairs was made by the legislature at its
last regular session, at which time il
was provided that the appropriation
should only be released at the discretion
of the governor.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-08-03

points. fair weather has been general east
of the Mississippi. and temperatures have
been moderate. Rather cool weather pre-
vailed over the northwest, where the high
pressure area has caused northerly winds.
In the cotton belt rain fell In Texas,
Louisiana and southern Alabama and
rather unsettled conditions prevailed over
the entire central belt, although no rain
occurred.
Temperatures were moderate in all sec
tions except central Texas. Abilene re-
porting the only high reading. Condi-
tions in this section will be Influenced by
the low pressure area to the westward
during the next several days. Its east
ern movement should cause some rain
here Saturday and Saturday night.
Summary of observations made at
United States Weather Bureau stations
August 2, 1912:
Temp ture