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The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-18
T. H. FRIEL WRITES
 ON WATER POLICY
Thinks the Less the Government Has to do With State Rights
 the Better

To the Editor of The Age-Herald.
 don't quite agree with the editorial in the paper this morning in reference to water power policy suggested by Pres .ident Taft. Secretary Stimson and Sec retary Fisher. I have read Secretary Fishers report and see nothing radical in 1t or nothing in it water power com- .paniesr should be afraid of if his ideas were enacted into law. In fact, 1t might iielp the water power companies out, ex- cept this question which gives the gov ernment the right to charge for water pow CT That has been threshed out time and again in the last two or three years since President Roosevelt suggested that the government should have pay for wa ter power It. has been cited by numer- ous supreme court decisions that the only right the government has in improving rivers is, the right to keep them open to navigation, The waters and beds of the rivers belong to the states, therefore, tho government has nothing to sell or exact compensation for.
 As to his, suggestion as to regulation of rates, while this act if performed by the federal government would be in- ringing on state rights in the exercise of its municipal powers. it might be a gl eat advantage to power company to have the, power of raising or lowering the prices that they are to charge the consumer lodged in the federal govern ,ment. Eor the sake of argument, l think the Birmingham ,Waterworks company today would be in a better position If they could say to the city commissions CTS "Our rates are regulated by the fed eral government and you will have to go to them" -s
 I don't believe the water power com panies or any other quasi-pubiic utility corporation would object to the govern ment controlling prices, as Secretary Fisher in his report has intimated that the prices charged by water power com panies should not be below those charged by steam plants.
 As far back as lS45 the supreme court in an Alabama case-Pollard's lessees vs. Hogan, uses this language
 Then to Alabama belongs the naviga- ble waters, and the soils under them, in controversy in this case. subject to the rights surrendered by the constitution to the United States, and no compact that might be made between her and the United States could diminish or enlarge these rights" "The right of eminent dcmain over the shores and the soils un- der nayigahle streams for all municipal purposes belongs exclusively to the states within their respective jurisdiction, and they and they only have the constitu-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-18
RAILROADS READY
 7 ID MEET F!REMEN
Will Grant Other Requests if Employees Waive Two
 Bremen Demand

New York, December 1.-The 90 eastern railroads announced through their committee of managers today readiness to adjust differences with their firemen if the latter would waive their demand for two firemen on cer- tain heavy types of locomotives.
 The announcement was made by Elisha Lee, chairman of the conference committee of managers, in a letter to W. $. Carter, president of the Broth erhood of Locomotive Bremen and En- ginemen, which was read at a confer ence between the two parties. It was set forth that if the two-firemen de- mand was waived the railroads would to the fremen advantages similar tt | those ordered by the board of arbitra. l tion in the case of the engineers. 1t was said demands of the firemen both as regards working conditions and wages would mean d minimum to- tai increase of s15,134,0O0 to the rail roads in cost annually, or 56 per cent of the firemen's present wages, in con trast to the fremen's estimate that their requests would mean only s4, 000, GOO increase.
 The communication of the managers concluded with the statement that if the hremen waived their demand for two fremen on engines of certain weight the railroads were prepared to settle the working conditions regard ing terminal delay, overtime, ter minals, etc, on the same basis as laid down in the award of the recent en- gineers' arbitrations, and to consider an increase of existing rates in some instances"
 At conference between the man. agers and the representatives of the brotherhood tomorrow the reply of the flremen is to be presented.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-18

The home of Mrs. c. M. Ray at Wood
 ward was entered and ransacked sun day afternoon while the family was in Bessemer visiting Capt. II. w. Crook and family Evidently the thief was well acquainted with the place as he made friends with the yard dog and turned it out so as not to be both cred, and entered through the window from the front porch, opening every trunk dresser drawer and wardrobe in the house. Mrs. Ray stated this morn- ing that nothing had been missed ex- cept silver purse which she valued very highly and which contained sev- eral dollars Sheriff ". K. McAdory and
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-18
Ernest 0. Looney in City

Ernest O. Looney, who was treasurer of the Biiou theatre for a number Of years and is at present in Birmingham to spend the holiday season with rel atives is taking the place of Treas urer E. c. Cutclin for few days this week in the Bjou box office MT Cut cliffs absence is due to the recent death of his mother. MT Looney is widely known in Birmingham and has great many friends here who are interested to learn that he is temporarily occupy ing position where for long time he was a familiar figure.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-18
BeSsen1er News

| Bessemer, December 17-(Special)- )-- The Bessemer city council met in regu-
 lar session tonight in the council cham
 Der and was called to order by Presi- | dent Pro Fem E.. l.. Huey.
 l The judiciary committee, to which
 was referred the ordinance to enforce the collection of street tax in the city of Bessemer, reported that street taxes shall become due on the first day Of
 January and shall become delinquent on the fist day of April. The report
 of the committee was adopted.
 The fire department committee. to which was referred the petition from 1 a number of citizens, asking that a
 wooden building on Twentieth street between Second and Third avenues, which was a fire trap, be torn away,
 reported that they had seen MT. Por-
 ter who intended to have the building | torn away and replaced by a brick structure as soon as a tenant can be found, and that he be given time. The
 report was adopted.
 The sanitary committee and meat in spector, to which was referred the or dinance prescribing the quality of dairy products in the city of Bessemer, re- ported that the ordinance be adopted I The committee composed of Aldermen | Smith, Crotwell. Ioneycutt and Mayor Rutledge, to which was referred the
 question of looking into the advisability | of purchasing an automobile fire truck
 for Bessemer reported that they be-
 lieved it would be advisable for the | fra i,o
 matter was thoroughly discussed $.
 P. Blanc, representing the American
 LaFrance Fire Engine company Of At
 lanta, Ga, was present and described | the motor truck.
 Chief Nolan of the fire department | stated that he thought the motor truck | would be a great saving to the city.
 1t was moved and seconded that a com
 mittee be appointed by President IGeorge Ross to investigate the matter and if they find it plausible to enter
 into a contract with the American La
 France Fire Engine company of At l lanta.
 The sanitary committee, to which | was referred the ordinance to regulate
 the pasturing of cows, reported that the ordinance be adopted.
 The ordinance to prescribe and fix 1 licenses for exhibitions, trades, oecu- ! pations, vacations, etc. for the fiscal year beginning January l. 1913 and 1 ending December 31, 1913, was read and thoroughly discussed. It was moved and seconded that the license sched- | ule as read be adop,ed.
 petition from citizens in vicinity ] of Ninth street and Hall avenue ask l ing that a water plug be removed from some section of the city and placed on Ninth street and Hall avenue, was re- ferred to the fire department commit
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-18

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-18
Police to Guard Shoppers

Ten policemen will report this morn ing at police headquarters to act as a traffic squad during the holiday rush. Chief BodelSer obtained permission yes terday from the city commission to employ the extra men. The men will be placed on the downtown street cor ners
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-18
PERSONAL

Several friends yesterday joined s. w Lee in the celebration Of his birth day at the Birmingham outing club Among those in the party were A. H. Ford, Frank Mitchell and J. W. Oden.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-18

Deputy Sheriff Metcalf visited the scene with the hounds but as so many people had travelled the road they were unable to keep to the trail The officers are still working on the case. 4
 The members of the Bessemers Board of Trade held an enthusiastic meeting in the Board of Trade rooms this aft ernoon when it was decided to lease the present building for another year. The present lease will expire the first of the year Capt. H. W. Crook was reelected president by a unanimous vote, while George Stevenson was elect ed secretary to fill the vacancy made by the resignation of w. r. Gum.
Bisbee daily review., 1912-08-02
CATTLE INSPECTORS
 GET TWO RUSTlERS
Officers Trail Suspects into Navajo Reservation; Dep
 relations Extensive


 PRESCOTT, august l.--After sev. era months Of strenuouC work on the part of Arizona. cattle inspectors in the northeastern part of the state, two arrests have been made Of men charged with cattle stealing and they are nov in the county jail at Hol- brook awaiting trial The men were caught by Inspector F. F. Howell, who was forced 10 go after them clear into the Navajo reservation. One of the men arrested is named Day and is a squaw man, and com siderable difficulty wss experienced in getting him away from the reser- walton on account of the objections of the Indians.
 The cattle thieves in that portion of the state, it is estimated have gotten away with some hundred or more head of cattle in the last six months. The plan generally used is to drive the cattle over the New Mexico line, kill them, burn the hides and sell the meat in Gallup. New Mexico. A number of the burned hides were dug ur by the in- spectors which gave them a clew 10 get the men.
Bisbee daily review., 1912-08-02
GREAT VIIAGRbPH
 MASTERPIECE AT
 HE ROYAL THEATRE

Beginning with today's matinee, he Royal will present for two days only. the great Vitagraph master piece "Mockery1 with Marshall F. Wilder in the leading role Mere words would utterly fail to do jus .tice to this remarkable and artistic triumph Of the great yitagraph star This wonderful dralnatization pre- sents Mr Wilder in the greatest i'm personation of a court jester that has ever appeared on stage or screen. There is something unusually good in this high-class photoplay that will appeal to the critical audiences that patFon.ze the Royal theater.
 Another especially worthy of men, tion is ~The Ingrate." This is the banner production of the series of ahotoplays that were recently taken lly The I.ubia company al Dopslas, 1Ariz. A number of prominent peo- Ide of Douglas who are well known In Btsbce took part in this photo Ilag which makes 1t doubly interest ing 10 the peooleSof this districs
 s.Pathe's Weekly number 24. is an unusually interesting number Of this popular picture periodical, show ing many of the most notable cur rent events Of the week both in this country and across the water "Cow- hoy Girls is the title Of a very clever western comedy. Two TO- mantle school girls decide 10 try lie
Bisbee daily review., 1912-08-02
CONSTIPATION IS A
 MENACE IN SUMMER
Regularity of Bowels Very lm- portant to Health at This
 Time

Al no time should people more closely watch the condition of their bowels than during hot weather. sum mer conditions contribute in various ways to cause constipation, but what ever the cause the trouble should be quickly corrected; constipation, is neglected, leads directly to serious, and often fatal diseases.
 Some people find that [ certain fruits have laxative effects, but this cannot be depended upon; mild lax ative tonic that will act gently and positively without griping or shock to the system, is far preferable. The compound Of simple laxative herbs with pepsin known as Dr. Caldwcl's Syrup ,Pepsin. is highly recommend ed as being easy and natural in ac- ton, pleasant to the taste, and cer- tain in it's effect A dose of Syrup PeDsin at night will restore normal action in the morning, carrying of the heaviness and bloat. Salts. pur- gative waters and cathartics shonld be avoided. as they upset the entire system and aford at best but tenn porary relief By cleansing the how els and removing the foreign mat ter that irritates and inaames the tissues, a spoonful of Syrup Pepsin will quickly check the summer diar' rhoea that is so weakening pr, Caldwelfs Syrup Pepsin is sold by druggists for fifty cents a bottle, the larger, family size costing one dol lar. A free trial bottle can be ob- tained postpaid. by writing to pr w. 2. Caldwell, 406 Washington St., Mon ticello, Illinois. 739.
Bisbee daily review., 1912-08-02
POPE HAS MODIFIED
 HE AUPTIAL LAW
Priests No Longer Forbid den to Wed Catholic to Protestant Refusing
 Child Pledge

ST. LOUIS, Mo. August 1.-Pro- test3nts wishing to marry Catholics need no longer sign an agreement to rear the children resulting from the marriage in the Roman Catholic faith. Neither will they be obliged to pledge themselves to refrain from interfering with the Catholic con sorts performance of religious da- ties
 The change has been brought about by the repeal by Pope Plus of that portion of the decree, Ne temere, according to The Acta.' the official organ of the Vatican The repeal be- comes effective at once The "ne temere" was a decree issued by Pope Plus himself at Easter, 1908. It obliged every Protestant who wished 10 marry a member Of the Catholic faith to sign an, ante-nuptial promise that he would refrain from interfer- ing with the Catholic in the eXer- else of his or her religious duties. Further. the uon-Catholic party was required to pledge himself or herself to have all the children resulting from the marriage baptized Catholics,
 
 lie schools.
 The decree required that these promises be made and signed in the presence of the priest who was to perform the marriage ceremony. In cases where non-Catholic parties re- fused to so obligate themselves, no priest was allowed to perform the marriage ceremony In cases where non-C Catholic parties refused so to obligate themselves, no priest was al- lowed to interfere. If the couple went to a Protestant minister and were married. the Catholic party to the marriage was accommodated. According to the instructions con tained in the repeal of the me tenn ere" the non-Catholic party will be asked still to sign the ante-nuptial promises. as was previously the GUS tom Should he or she refuse 10 50 obligate him or herself, the priest may perform the marriage, notwith- standing the refusal.
 The Rev D. s. Phelan, D. D.. com ments fully on the repeal of the me temere" in this weeks number of The Western Watchman.
 Pope Plus acton m this repeal iS sure to create a stir in Catholic cir cles throughout the country, Father Phelan said .Protestants marrying Catholics have always regarded the enforced signing Of these ante-nup- tial promises as a hardship. and an unnecessary humiliation
 The court of appeals of St. Louis recently decided that these promises had no legal force. The law requiring these promises is older than the Ne Temere," which simply enlarged or and confirmed the law
Bisbee daily review., 1912-08-02
2,OOO CARS PRODUCE
 FROM SALT RIVER
Valley Farmers Send Many Loads of Cantaloupes
 to Eastern Markets

PHOENIX, August 1.-Two thou sand carloads Of all kinds of local grown products were shipped out Of the Salt river valley during the month of July, is the estimate made today by Secretary Harry Weleh, of the Phoenix and Maricopa board of trade.
 That Secretary Weleh's figures are not oyerestimated is shown by the statement of both A. R, Cater, of the Southern Pacific, and w. A. Goldsworthy, of the Santa Fe rail road companies. Both agents were interviewed today and remarked that the estimate of Mir Welch was a conservative one, says the Phoenix Gazette.
 Almost the same amount of cars were shipped out in June, that month being very heavy on account of hay shipments. July has been a big month owing to the eantaloupe sea son, more of the melons having been shipped out this month than ever heretofore, and the growers obtain ing better prices than in the past.
 Four or five carloads of canta- loupes went out today over the Santa Fe. The cantaloupe season, as far as shipping is concerned, will be oyer in about ten days. How ever, there will be plenty of canta- loupes left for Phoenix and vicinity.
 CantaIoupes could be grown earlier and later than July in the Salt river valley. The growing season is ar ranged so the product will find q good market at eastern points in the present season.
 The fact that 2.OOO carloads of products were shipped out during the month just ending is great boost to the valley and shows what wonders irrigation is accomplishing.
 More than a thousand acres of cantaloupes will be planted at Glen dale next season. good production, high prices and excellent profits hay ing greatly encouraged the growers this year.
 Along with the shipments of can taloupes this month went carloads of watermelons, cattle, hay, grains, honey and many other products.
Bisbee daily review., 1912-08-02
MAY FORCE BUILDING
 OF ONE BAITLESHIP

WASHINGTON, August 1.--Alarmed at the growing strength Of two bat tleship proponents In the house, demo cratic leaders tonight issued a call for another caucus on the naval bill, to be held next Tuesday nlght. 1t is generally accepted that at least one battleship VIII be provided for, in view of the firm attItued of bat tIeship champions.
 Representative Sulzer, of New York, who is leading the fight for two battleships, announced he had thlrty-one signatures to his petition that the caucus release members from their previous no-battleship pledges. With the addition of haiI- a dozen more members, Suizer eX- pressed confidence that his forces would hold the balance Of power The matter will be forced into the open house, and in such an event it is said to be believed that with the coalition of republican. two battle ships could be voted into the bill.
 Majority Leader Underwood is striving to prevent the two ships plan going through, as is Chairman Fitz- gerald, of the appropriations commit. tee Objections are based solely on the ground of economy, but recogniz- ing the pressure, there is a change of opinion among the members.
 are now ready to compromise on one big battleship.
 The naval appropriation measure will be brought up in the house to- morrow, when it will be sent back for conference to await the caucus action of Tuesday.
Bisbee daily review., 1912-08-02
Personal Mention

Fletcher M. Doan, of Tombstone, was in the city on business yester- day.
 M L. Torres. Mexican consul at Naco, was iR the city yesterday, com ing up and returning by automobile.
 A. E. Shepherd left yesterday for Los Angeles. where he will spend several weeks.
 W. J. Settle sustained an injured foot at the Gardner mine yesterday.
 T o. McGrath has returned from his vacation, which he spent on the coast
 E. J. Watkins left yesterday for the coast where he win spend several weeks.
 Mrs. Lena Krigbsum left yesterday for San Francisco and other Califor- nia points
 Necrath and ". C. Rowe left yesterday for Los Angeles.
 Walter Hale left yesterday for coast sumner resorts, where he will spend his vacation.
 Mrs. HiIda Lppert left yesterday for Los Angeles. William Hutton left yesterday for Denver, where he will visit friends
Bisbee daily review., 1912-08-02
WESTERN GOVERNORS MEET.

BOISE, Aug I.-With five state executives and representatives from two other states the present annual meeting of the Western Governors association opened here today. Gov ernors present are: Edward L. Nor ris of Montana, president of the association; oswald west of oregon; William Spry of Utah; Tasker L.. Oddie of Nevada; Jame5 Hawley Of Idaho
Bisbee daily review., 1912-08-02
conduets Sunday school in Jail.

Isaac Jones, retired whaler, steam boat man and soldier Of Somerset Pa, teaches what Is probably the most unique Sunday school class in the country. For 20 years he Las taugh, class in the Somerset county jail During that time six of his pupils. he is quoted as saying, have been hanged and enc other has been convicted oi murder.
Bisbee daily review., 1912-08-02

on ranch and disguise thewselves as cowboys and get a job. The boys all know they are green at the bus mess and make life miserable for them After few whirlwind exper- fences theysare glad to get back to ihe seclusion Of the schoolroon
 Tiiis is an exceptionally good pro gram and is in line with the tarelAl' selection of pictures which has giF en the Royal theater the patronage of the best and most select peou3e ol Bishee.
Bisbee daily review., 1912-08-02
Such Beautiful Words.

Dorothy Hes only five years old, but she had already begun to make plans for the future. She unfolded one of them to her mother one day "WheA
 Igrow up Pm going to have two chii- dren," she said; I'm going to name the first one Afsenia and the second one Malar.a.H-Harper's Bazar.
Bisbee daily review., 1912-08-02
Em.rson on woman suFraae.

If a woman demands votes. offices, and political equality with men, as among the shakers an elder and elder ess are of equal power--and among the ouakers--it must not be refused 1t is very cheap wit that finds t so droll that women should vote.--Ralph Waldo Enerson.
Bisbee daily review., 1912-08-02
niscernn,-nr.

''What makes you so sure this man suspected ot insanity Is a lucid and sensible person? One strong indi- cation replied the alienist, lis the fact that he recognized the desirability of employing man of my superior at tainments"
Bisbee daily review., 1912-08-02
chanue of ResIdence.

The minister's wife who testified in court that she had 90 homes in eight years is competent to sympathize with that. preachers daughter who used to tell her friends that she was born all along the South Shore.-Boston Tran script.
Bisbee daily review., 1912-08-02
RIGHT ON THE BEACH

The Parker Apartments will be opened about July 18th. Two. three and four room suites with bath Ey- cry modern convenience. Write for descriptive fielder.
 F. NJ. ParSer. Manager,
 Box 1894. Ocean Park. Cal.
Bisbee daily review., 1912-08-02
sbip's Pet.

Reading that divers at work at cowes had found the ram of the crui- ser Hawke. weighing several tons. dear old lady. says London Punch. re marked that she did not know that ships as well as regiments had pets
Bisbee daily review., 1912-08-02
ONE KILLED, ONE HURT
IN AUTO SMASH

FORT SMITH, Ark. August L. RalphKidd was killed and James R. Matthews probably fatally injured when the automobile in which they were riding struck a telephone post on the outskirts of the city early Fri day morning.
Bisbee daily review., 1912-08-02
TFNNFssFF FoR mcMILLAN.

NASHVILLE. Aug. 1-Benton Me Milan easily won the democratic nomination for governor at today's primaries. The vote was light es- peciaIly in Memphis and Nashville.
Bisbee daily review., 1912-08-02
SLEEPER ON TRACK KILLED

BUNCH. Ok. August 1.--Albert E. Segrove, of Coal Hill. Ark, was killed by an Iron Mountain train Fri day. It is believed be went to sleep on the track.
Bisbee daily review., 1912-08-02
vALuAsLE pEARLs FOUND

POCOHONTAs. Ark, August IL A pearl weighing 34 grains was found in Black River last week \ large rosebud pearl was also found The river at this point is noS dotted with pearl hunters.
Bisbee daily review., 1912-08-02
For msmms to Think Over. i s.

Young Hopeful--s'What did papa mean when he said to that. man. You've got a good figureg" 2 Dotine Msmma-"IIe got a good price for some land he sold my dear" Young Hopeful Gnnocently)-"Msmma has the servant girl been selling some land too?"--ChapDarral.