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The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-07
CANNOT SOLICIT
 FROM CANDIDATES
Provisions of New Law Are Arousing Much Interest at the County
 Courthouse

The article in yesterdays Age Her
 aid In reference to the solicitation of contribution from candidates was the subject of much comment around the
 courthouse yesterday. Several candi- dates who had already "donated" were somewhat surprised to learn that it was against the law. It is understood several of the candidates for judicial positions have been solicited to "put up" money for write up" in a sub
 urban publication. This, according to the primary law in the acts of the last legislature, is violation and subj ject to the prescribed punishment, which is
 not less than s or more than $500 for the first offense, and for the second of fense a jail sentence of not less than 10 days or more than six months. The section of the act referring to
 the above reads:
 '"No person or persons or organiza- . tions either political, religious or oth CT kind, shall invite or solicit from any
 candidate any payment of money or other contribution during his candidacy This shall apply to soliciting any can ! didate to purchase ticket to any enter tainment, or to subscribe for any ad- vertising or other space in any book, programme. periodical or other publica- l. tion, or any other character of public 1 subscription
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-07
NAMED !
 T0|0WACONVENT|ON

Montgomery, February 6.-(Speciai)- J. Governor Ismmet 0'Neal has appointe three delegates and three alternates [ attend the annual meeting of the Nation al Tax association, which will be held I Des Moines. Iowa, September S-6. inciu s.ve. The delegates named to attend th conference are: Judge A. A. Evans Montgomery; Senator N. D. Godbol'1 Camden, and Robert B. Evins. legal al visor of the governor. of Greensboro. Tn aiternates appointed by Governor o'Nea are H. A. Skaggs, Decatur; George i regram, Faunsdnle, and D. J. CallahaI of Mobile.
 The action of Governor ONeal In nam ing delegates to the annual meeting ,I the National Tax association was in N sponse to a letter from Gov. B. F. Carro, of Iowa, through whom an invitation extended to the state at large to at the conference.
 It is understood that at this ani meeting of the National Tax associa the chief question that will come up consideration will be the matter of s end loca taxation, and an effort is bt made to secure as large a representa- as possible from all the states of Union.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-07
ADOPTS THE ROCK
 HILL REDUCTION PLAN

Montgomery, February 6.-(Special)- The state of Alabama has joined in the movement for the adoption of the Rock Hill" plan for the reduction of cotton acreage in this state during the present year. This action was taken at a con- ference in this city between Gov. Emmet O'Neal, Capt. Reuben F. Kolb, commits siorer of agriculture; Secretary Bruce Kennedy of the Business Mems league, President of the League Emil J. Meyer, President E. J. Watson of the Southern Cotton congress and commissioner of ag- riculture of the state of South Carolina, J. G. Anderson of Rock Hill, S. C., the originator of the method, and President w. A. Morrow of the State Farmers union
 Alabama is the fourth of the cotton growing states to adopt the Rock HIP plan. The idea was originated by Mir. An derson, and was dlvulged to Commissioner Watson of South Carolina, who immedi- ately advocated the movement. It is be- ieved that the adoption of this plan by the cotton growing states will do much toward keeping the price of cotton at high level, as we'll as protecting the in- terests of the farmers of the south.
 The Rock Hill plan was first adopted in South Carolina, in which state the movement originated, and at meeting of the Farmers union of that state Com missioner Watson and MT. Anderson were asked to visit the other cotton growing state. of the south with view to getting them to adopt the plan.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-07
DISCHARGE MANY
 TICKET COLLECTORS
Southern Does Away With About Fifteen Such OfficiaIs-Cause
 Not Given Out

According to advices received by the Southern railway passenger officials here yesterday no less than 15 ticket collectors on the Southern have been discharged following an investigation by R. w. Hunt, superintendent of ticket collectors and special agents.
 It was not given out from any official source what the trouble was but 1t is geenrally believed that the charges were to the effect that the collectors held con- nections with station agents relative to the manner of handling tickets. This led to the investigation which is said to have resulted in the removal of the collectors. The collectors duties were to take up all tickets. relieving the conductors Of that work on passenger trains. The conduc- tors to a man almost, resented the duties of the collectors, saying that the collec- tors indicated lack of efficiency on tho part of regular conductors.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-07
OSCAR UNDERWOOD ATTRACTS
 ATTENTION OF TOURISTS

bama. Having the state brought closely to their attention through the notoriety which the press of the country has given Oscar Underwood, large proportion of the tourists of the winter months have looked into the question of locating in the state, and many of them have sought homes in the southern counties of Ala bama.
 Residents of Baldwin county who have visited Montgomery during the last few days declare that never before in their recollection has there been as many tour ists in that county, seeking homes and places to locate, as during the last few months. From them the news is also re- ceived that Oscar Underwood's name is one of the first mentioned by these resi- dents of the northwest.
 It is the opinion. therefore, of practically every one who has met ana talked with these tourists that Alabama has received a great deal of valuable publicity through the candidacy of Underwood, and it is believed that this publicity will not only serve in furthering the chances of the majority leader in the House, but will also result in much good to the state as a whole.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-07

In speaking of he Rock IIillH plan, MT. Watson said:
 I've of the Southern Cotton congress, realizing that price of 915 cents for cot ton is absolutely necessary for the souths s prosperity, have used every expedient to keep it at that all the season. If this Is to be done next year. it is imperative that we show manufacturers actual, not an imaginary reduction in acreage. Believing this, when the Rock Hill plan was presented to me- liked it and saw in it means by which the consumption so much desired might be accomplished
 AS soon as it was presented here, Cap tain Kolb became enthusiastic over it and said he believed such a plan should be handed from the capitol of the state He said further that as all business interests were involved he believed that commit l tee consisting of a banker, a farmer and business man should have general charge of the plan. In order to get the plan Into effect immediately, we havel chosen Bruce Kennedy, state superintend- | enL of the movement in Alabama, and he' will set to work at once.
 "It has the indorsement of Governor ONeal, w. A. Morrow, president of theI Farmers union: Commissioner of Agri-l culture Kolb and the official sof the Busi-I ness Mems league In order to get up thu money necessary for the, putting into eff | feet of the scheme, MT. Kennedy will ap1 point county seat committee in eacfl county. whose duty it will be to securtl funds for the operating expenses of tho plan. We are goin gto get busy at once and expect to have Alabama fully lined up within few weeks time
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-07
BR|CKELL UPHOLDS
 EXCISE COMMISSION

Montgomery, February 6.-(Special.)- That the excise commission of Tuscumbia has authority to issue license to social club to sell liquor is the substance of an opinion submitted to Gov. Emmet o'Neai by Attorney General Robert c. Brickell. General Brickel's ruling is the result of a communication addressed to him by Governor O'Neal, in which the chief ex- ecutive enclosed letter from State Sem ator John c. Spraggins of Tuscumbia.
 Senator Spraggins wished to know whether liquor license could be granted to social club in Tuscumbia inasmuch as the city has less than 1000 inhabitants.
 General Brickel advised that this mat ter was governed entirely by the pro visions of section ? of the act approved April 6. 1911, which provides that "the number of social clubs to which such licenses may be issued shall not exceed one for every 5000 inhabitants of such town or city or fraction thereof, and Tn no case shall the total number of clubs in any city to which licenses may be is- sued exceed IA
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-07

Montgomery, February 6.-(Speclal)- That Alabama is getting a great deal of helpful advertising through the presiden- tiai candidacy of Oscar Underwood is the strong conviction of Dr. Thomas M. Owen, director of the state department of archives and history. Dr. owen bases his opinion on the exceptionally large number of tourists who have been visit ing the state during the past month or two, many of whom visit the archives and history department at the capitol when in Montgomery
 A large percentage of these tourists ac- cording to pr. Owen, are usually from the northwestern section of the country, while great many have come here in re- cent weeks from the northeast All of these tourists have questions to ask about Oscar Underwood, showing that they re- gard the prominent Alabamian as a strong presidential possibility.
 The influx of tourists into the state dur ing the past few weeks, it is believed, will result materially 10 the interest of Ala
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-07
LANE ATTENDS ID MONKS COMPLAINT Writes Letter on the Use of
 Shackels SUGGESTIONS MADE Writes to Gafford Reminding Him Public Servants Should Always Be Respectful to Com
 plaints of Citizens
MADE

The complaint of r. I. Monks concerning inc alleged fact that young boys witf shackles on their legs have been worked on the streets following their convictions 1or petty offenses, may lead to certain momentous reforms. Mir. Monks, in let ter to Judge Lane, who is the official head of tle police department, spoke iol the advisability of dressing convicts in white in order that their detection might be sure in case of attempted escape; that for good conduct their terms be reduced, and that they be paid small amount of money for their labor.
 Concerning his letter to Judge Lane Mr. Monks said last night:
 When I called at Commissioner Lane $ office l found he WAS engaged and seV- cral people were waiting to see him, all Of whom had precedence over me. l went to my office and wrote him a letter set ting forth my views and suggesting what l considered might prove a remedy. kept no copy of my letter, but 1 have q recollection of the nature of what l wrote.
 q suggested that the shaekling of pris- pners be discontinued and that instead they be dressed in suits of White canvas so as to identify them if they attempted tc escape and to promote their cleanliness. l also suggested thp prisoners be allowed a small pecunary reward for their la- bors so as not to leave them under the necessity of stealing the day after their liberation. ] suggested that good con duct while prisoners be encouraged by reducing the terms of their sentences, and that while they were prisoners they lo treated numanely.
 T know that Judge Lane is disposed to effect some reforms among the city prisoners, but if a start is made with petty offenders in the course of time the whole system can be safely changed. The letter of Judge Lane to MT. Monks Follows:
 Your two favors received. I regret that l did not have opportunity to have personal interview with you. had the matter of young Case looked into and he told Judge Black at the time of the trial that he was 19 years old. herewith inclose to you a copy of a letter written by me 10 the commissioner, and l trust there will be no further trouble
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-07
REPl lCAN5 ] ARE
 AWAITING PLUMS
Unders csd sf3en5a Is Being Made fb Ve sHc essor to
 Haoan on

Republican circles are awaiting the news of the dshing out by the officials at Washington of some very fine polit- ical plums. Among the prominent re- publican leaders at present in the na- tional capital are Pope M. Long, chair man of the republican executive com mitte, of this state; National Commit teeman r. D. Barker of Mobile. Legis- lator S. T. Wright of Fayette county, and Postmaster Truman II. Aldrich.
 According to the rumor, an effort is being made to have MT. Wright named as the successor of J. O. Thompson, collector of internal revenue, who re- gently in a letter to the President, declared himself in favor of the cleo ton of Theodore Roosevelt
 It Is understood too, that several postmasterships are hanging in the balance.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-07
GENTRY ANNOUNCED
 AS NEW PRESIDENT

The official announcement has been made of the election of w. T. Gentry, J. EIps Brown and ]. NJ. B. Hoxey, as president. vice president, and vice pres- eent. respectively, of the Cumberland Telephone company at Nashville. The officers elected are we'll known here. be- ing in executive charge of the Southern Bell Telephone and Telegraph with oper- ations in Birmingham.
 The election of the three officials has been discounted on account of the pre- yious announcement that the Cumberland work was to be merged with the South ern Bell and the officials of the latter placed in charge of the former.
 By giving the added work to Colonel Gentry. the Bell system designates Mir. Gentry as one of the four "big" telephone men in America.
 Tn two companies consolidated now e,ves Colonel Gentry and his associates entire charge of the southern states for the Bell system.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-07
Local Data
For the 24 hours ending at p. m.
Weather Conditions

Birmingham, February 6,-(7 D. m)-The pressure has continued high over the greater portion of the country during tine past 24 hours Low pressure prevails over the Pacific northwest and over the west ern lake region and, as a result, cloudy weather has prevailed in those sections. Rain has fallen in oregon and Florida. Snowfall has occurred from Iowa to Maine.
 Cloudy weather has been quite general throughout the northern half of the coun- try and in southern sections, also west of the Rockies. Fair weather with rather low temperatures has prevailed over tho central Mississippi valley and the gulf
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-07
WOOD BLOCKS NOT
 KEPT IN REPAIR
City Preparing to Enter Suit to Re- cover Damages on Highland
 Avenue Work

The commission yesterday authorized the city attorney to take legal steps against the Wood Block Preserving com pany for it's alleged failure to carry out it's contract in reference to the pave ment with wooden blocks of Highland avenue.
 Tho engineer of the city reported thai this pavement which was guaranteed for ten years and which has been down bu, eight. is out of condition. and that the company has made no effort to repair 1t He reported. too, that in it's upkeep the city has expended something like s4o0.
 City Attorney Boyd will immediately begin the preparation of suit agains the company.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-07
MACK RITTENBERRY
 IS INJURED AGAIN
We'll Known Man Breaks Shoulder by Fall on the Steps at His
 Home

Mack Rittenberry, who was formerly warden of the city jail. and one of the best known of the pioneer citizens of Birmingham. fell some days ago and broke his right shoulder. MT. Rittenberry, who lost the use of his eyes some years ago, has just recovered from a gunshot wound accidentally inflicted by his own hand.
 was walking up the steps of his residence His legs gave way and he fell He has not since regained full control of his limbs, but his condition is as good as could be expected under the circum- stances, 1t is stated.
 MT Rittenberry is popular with all who know him.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-07
CITY'S APARTMENTS
 TO BE INSPECTED
Commission Wants to Know if the Work Is Up to the
 Specifications

The commission yesterday morning gave the city engineer more work than he can accomplish In the next week or two.
 A resolution by Judge Lane. which was adopted, provides that the engineer shall make an inspection of all the pavement in Birmingham, for the purpose of calling on the paving companies to make good their guarantees in case the pavement is found deficient.
 A resolution by Commissioner Weather ly, which was adopted, provides that the engineer shall make an inspection of all the bridges and abutments for the pur- pose of ascertaining If they are safe for travel.
 work.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-07
RAUL AND FAMILY
 GO ON VACATION

John L. Kaul, president of the KauI Lumber company, with Mrs. Kaul and their children, left yesterday for Cali forni.., where they will spend three weeks.s The trip, according to MT. Raul is purely for a vacation and has no business connection.
 The visitors will go to Los Angeles first, then to Pasadena, Long Beach, Catalina Islands, Venice, and other fa- nous places near Los Angeles Short trips will be made into the interior of the state in addition to the southern points on the coast
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-07
MANAGER BAKER
 GOES THROUGH TOWN

Horace Baker, general manager of the Queen and Crescent Route, was in Bir- rlngham yesterday morning for few minutes, en route to Meridian. He was joined here by l.. Sevier. general agent, and F.. T. Steele, traffic manager, and the officials continued on the Pan-American for their southern trip.
 The officials, 1t is stated, discussed the two new through trains that will be in augurated by the Queen and Crescent Route, effective next Sunday. The new trains will be for the purpose of assisting in the betterment of train schedules ir this city and for the promotion of Texas travel.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-07
WALL FAVORS ALL CANDIDATES
 HAVING JOINT DISCUSSION

this race. I believe that the great jury, the voters of this state, should be in- formed publicly as to the platforms and policies of the candidates for this m- portant office. By all means let all the candidates come out in the open and state to the world their exact positions on all subjects and issues connected with the office.
 T am against the gum shoeing,' rub Der tireing' campaign methods. 1 do not fear the results of the election after the voters have had an opportunity to hear the candidates in joint discussion"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-07
Adams Buys Lot

A lot on Eighteenth street was bou yesterday by W. J. Adanis. president the Commercial State bank, from Ao Brothers. for $25.ooo. The lot was D chased for the investment. according Mir. Adams, who is of the opinion i, tie Roden hotel or Fifth avenueI
 Eighteenth. with other contemplated
 that property.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-07
EVANS TO EXAMINE
 DEMENT'S ACCOUNTS
Instructed by Governor to Check Up Matters in the Lewisburg
 Beat

State Examiner Frank V. Evans reached Birmingham last night with instructions from Governor O'Neal to examine and report upon the books of Justice of the Peace Ira Dement,.
 Mir. Evans will take up the work to- day.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-07
PROFESSOR BRUSH
 OF YALE IS DEAD

New Haven, Conn.,. February 6.-- George Jarvis Brush, professor emeri- tus, at the Sheffield Scientific school Yale, and a director of the New fork, New Haven and Hartford railroad. died at his home here today. He was born at Brooklyn. N. Y., December 10, 1881, and was graduated from the Shenieiu U school in 1852. He was the author or a large number of articles on minero- logical subjects and had been an as- sociate editor of the American Jourhai of Science. He was close associatc of Joseph Earl Sheffield.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-07
C.B. SMITH IS OUT
 FOR CIRCUIT JUDGE

c. B. Smith, well known young at torney, nos announced himself a candi- date for the position of criminal judge against tho incumbent. John c. Pugh The race is destined to tbe three cor rered affair as Col. Sam Will John IS also a candidate for this judgeship
 Mir Smith has been assistant city at torney of Birmingham. and assistant SO licitor of Jefferson county. He was some years ago city attorney of the munich ralitv of North Birmingham
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-07
Tiger Decisions Reserved

Anniston, February 6.-(Special)-- Recorder Green heard the evidence in several of the cases against alleged tigresses and tigers Tuesday morning, but he has reserved his decision in all the cases until he can further examine into the law.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-07

and South Atlantic states. Temperatures have risen throughout the great central basin, the lake region and the easter n Rocky mountain slope. Over the Rockies temperatures were about stationary.
 The high pressure area now over Texas is moving slowly northeastward. Owing to it's influence, temperatures Wednesday will continue about as they have been during the past 24 houes, with possibly a slight moderation Wednesday night.
 Summary of observations made at United States weather bureau stations, February 6, 1912: fl
 Temp'ture
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-07
q. M. Goodman Arrested

c. NJ. Goodman. 2120 First avenue, was arrested Monday afternoon by Detective McGin for speeding an automobile. He is said to have been speeding at Sixth avenue and Eighteenth street, north.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-07
|$212,10O IS TOTAL
 EXCISE RETURNS
Report of Commission Has Been Filed With Col
 lectOr BOggan

From the report of the excise commits sion which has filed in the office of J. J.. Boggan, city license collector,t yesterday morning, in Greater Birmingham, s2l2,10o was the amount collected in return for the licenses issued for the sale by whole sale and retail of liquors.
 That sum was divided as follows: Judge of probate, 1 per cent com
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-07
Weather Forecast

Washington, February 6.-Weather forecast for Georgia, Alabama: Fair Wednesday and Thursday; warmer Wednesday; light variable winds.
 Tennessee: Fair Wednesday and Thursday; warmer Wednesday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-07

the report is that in salaries and commits sions $l2.021 was expended in the colec- ton for the city of s1so, ,O51.35. The salaries Of the entire office force of City License Collector J. J. Boggan amount to s4sSi, and that force collects per annum s435, 900
 Although Mir Boggan does not collect the liquor licenses he is compelled to go ito Zach establishment for the collection of licenses due for the sale of cigarettes and tobacco.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-07

in similar cases There are some young white men in this city, however, who openly defy the law. and while they must be treated humanely, they must be han died in such manner as to insure pun ishment.
 q will look into your suggestion as to some compensation to the prisoners, and may come and have a talk with you about 1t. In the meantime I would like for you to think over this feature: that any person who Is not suffering from disease ought always to have a little money by him, and when he works out his sentence, such as he has, is always 1 turned over to him by the warden. I have many difficulties to contend with in the way of vagrants and thieves, and I appreciate the difficulty of handling the question with satisfaction to everyone.
 T appreciate highly the kind express sions contained in your letter. With best wishes, yours sincerely,
 "A. O. LANE. Commissioner" The following Is the letter of Judge Lane to Street Commissioner Gafford . MT. Frank II. Gafford, Street Commits sioner, City.
 fSt'Dear Sir-The matter of shackling | lhl1soners was last week referred to me Jy the board, with power to act. Following up the interview I had with you In reference 10 the matter. have to say that it is unadvisable to shackle prisoners charged with pet ty offenses, and whose fines would not justify their undertaking to get away.
 MT. Monks claims that you treated him in very rude manner when he