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The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-08-04
ARCHIBALD TRIAL
 |SSET FOR DEC. 3 Accused Judge Requests Time for Preparation
 of His Case

Washington August 3.-The impeach- ment trial of Judge Robert w. Archibald of the United States commerce court was today set by the Senate to open December 8. the second day of the next regular ses- sion of Congress. The postponement of the case came after long fight by num- Der of senators to have an immediate trial as desired by the House
 House members ,who brought charges Of misconduct against Judge Archibald de- manded that the trial open next Wednes- day, August L Judge Archibald through his attorney, A. $. Worthngton. present. ed to the Senate today a formal request that it be deferred until October 15 on the ground that his case could not be prepared before that time.
 After two hours spent in secret session the Senate Dy vote of A 10 19 deter nlined upon the postponement
 Proposals were made in the fight be- hind closed doors to take the case up Au- gust I, August 15 or November Is, and friends of all three of these proposals joined in voting against the longer post ponement. Those who opposed the post lponement of the case until December were: Democrats--Ashurst. Bacon, Bailey. Chamberlain. Martine. Myers, Pomerens, Reed, shiy ely, simmons, smith of Geor- gia, stone Thornton and Tillman. Re- publiears-7 Eristow. clapp, Jones. LaFoi- lette and Works.
 Influence postponement might have upon arguments for recall of judges in the approaching carTg2aign figured prominently in the debate.3 Chairman Clayton of the House nianagers in advancing his demand for au immediate hearing, declared that ,the remedy of impeachment itself is now oF trel..
 Shall we accentuate the charge that Is often made" he said. that the remedy
 Impeachment Is slow. cumbersome and inenlcient 2"
 The majority of the Senate voted for the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-08-04
Fitzgerald Causes Stir

Washington. August IS,-Representa- . tive Fitzgerald of New York caused a stir in the House today by charging the Senate with treating the House conferees on the pension appropriation bill with a contempt and a discourtesy which Justified the raising of ques- ton involving the privilege of tho House MT. Fitzgerald was aroused by q published statement of Senator Mc- Cumber who is alleged to have de- clared the delay in reporting the pen sion bill rested with the House.
 MT. Fitzgerald declared the House had done everything in its power to press the pension Legislation, but cer- tain senators for political purposes were holding 1t up.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-08-04
PRISONERS
 ORDERED REMOVED TO
 GADSDEN JAIL BY OATES
State Prison Inspector Orders Sheriff to Remove All Who Are Confined for More Than Thirty Days-More Than
 One Hundred Will Probably Have to Go

i formed last night of Inspector Oates order stated that he could make no com ment on 1t until he had received the formal document from Montgomery.
 T don't know that there is anything I oan say tonight said the sheriff We have done the best we could with the facilities at hand at the county jail, and as l have not seen the inspector for about a month, the order comes somewhat as q surprise.
 T have no data at hand tonight by which can tell how many of the pris- oners now confined will be affected by the order. We have only about 250 in the jail at this time, but there have been times when more than 300 were in the jail at one time"
 The order of Inspector Oates will prob ably be received in Birmingham with a certain amount of surprise, although pr. Oates several months ago condemned the Jefferson county jail as a place unfit for human habitation. Since that time, however, extensive changes and improve rlents have been made.
 Naturally the question will arise in the minds of many citizens as to what effect the inspectors action will have on the hospital, jail and courthouse bond issue which is to be. submitted to the voters el the county August 12. The board of revenue as well as numer- ous grand juries have continually called Attention to the urgent need of a new Jeil and il was largely in response to this demand that the bond issue was submitted.
 No plans will be made for the re- mova of the prisoners to Gadsden until the receipt of the official order of Dr. Oates.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-08-04

Montgomery, August 3.-(Special)- account of the eongested and overerowded condition of the Jefferson county jail, Dr. William IL Oates, state prison inspector. ttiS afternoon issued an o.aer tn sheriff N alter K, NaAaory ef Jehsrgsl county, directing that all prisoners who are con fined in the county jail for period great CT than 30 days and all others who are confined in the prison pending appeals, be immediately removed to the Gadsden city jail pr. Oates order will cause the removal of more than one-third of the Jefferson county prisoners, which is estl- mated to be considerably over l0O
 Simultaneously with writing to Sheriff McAdory ordering the transfer of the prisoners from the county jail. pr. Oates filed with Governor O'Neal a copy of his order, having first informed the chief ex- ecutiye of his action in the matter.
 According to the state prison inspector the Jeferson county jail is overcrowded, and has been for many months. The con dition Is such, according to Dr. Oates, as to render the prison insanitary and other wise dangerous.
 How long a portion of the prisoners of Jefferson county will be confined in the Gadsden jail is not known. though Dr. Oates declares that he will not allow them to be brought back to Birmingham until the condition at the county jail has been improved. Dr. Oates ordered the immedi- ate removal of the prisoners and 1t Is expected that the transfer of the county oonvicts will begin by Monday or Tues day of next week.
 McAdory Awaits Formal Order
 Sheriff Walter K. McAdory when in
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-08-04
CITIZENS TAKE HAND
 IN GRAFT CHARGES
Call Issued by Prominent
 New Workers
SUSPECT IS ARRESTED
Plans to Be Adopted for Observance of Law and Order in New York City-Noted Men Are
 Present

New York, August 3-Revelations of the Rosenthal murder case. pointing Co the excess of system of police black mail levied upon Illegal resorts, prompted a number of leading citizens ing at Cooper Union next week to adopt plans to make effective the pub lie demand for the observance of law and order in this city"
 The signers of the call are Jacob 1T. Schiff. Eugenius H. Outerbrldge, Eugene A. Philbine. Henry Mosk owita. Allen Robinaon and Felix Adler. A number of prominent women, including Mrs. Russell Sage and Mrs D. H. liar riman have been asked to become mem bers of the women's auxiliary commit tee.
 The call, sent out over the signatures of this "citizens' committee" to large number of prominent men and women in all walks of life, says
 "The state of iawlessness now ex- isting in this city. under cover of which crimes have been committed with inpunity and criminals permitted to go unpunished has reached a point where such sentiment demands that the officials charged with enforcing the laws for the protection and welfare of our citizens shall appeal for protec- ton.
 Tt Is proposed that a public meet ing be held at Cooper nion in the near future at which prominent speak CTS will he heard and plans adopted to make effective the public demand for the observance of law and order in this city"
 Funds will be raised for an investi- gation
 While Inspector Hughes was absent in the Catsl<il mountains today directing the search of his men for "Gyp the Hood and Lefty Louie. two of the fugitives charged with Rosenthars mur- der. several gamblers mentioned by Jack Rose as having paid protection money to the police, were examined by an assistant district attorney. The exact nature of the situation was not revealed but 1t was as a result of their examination that eyl- dtnce of police corruption would be ready for the grand jury.
 John w Hart, counsel for Charles Becker, the police lieutenant charged with being implicated in the murder. had a long conference today with his client in the Tombs regarding their line of de- fense. While Hart was not comnunica- tive on the subject, it was reported that Becker proposed to lay the murder plot at the door of Jack Rose. and would seek to show. that Rose motive was that of vengeance growing from long standing fcud with Rosenthal. It would be shown, 1t was said. that the two gamblers for rieriy were partners and had a quarrel, in which Rose got the losers end hnan- eially as well as beating .5
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-08-04
POLICE CAPTURE
 A WILLY BURGLAR

Chicago. August 3.--After an exciting chase through the crowded streets of the business section, the police today arrest cd Jacob F. Guthrie, alias Harry Brown, % years old, who is alleged to have robbed the homes of wealthy residents of the Souithside of paintings. slverware jeHelry, clothing stocks and bonds worth more than s150.O00
 Guthrie was arrested on charge of forgery as he was about to enter bank While being led to central station hs ripped the detective who had him In custody and esca}ed. He was captured after a chase of several blocks.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-08-04

postponement because of the declaration by Judge Archibald and his attorneys that he could not prepare for a trial in Au- gust. Two of his attorneys are III and have been unable to aid in preparing the defense Members of tine Senate were convinced 1t would be impossible to have full attendance either just before or just after the elections
 Judge Archibald has taken no part in the proceedings of the commerce court since the House judiciary committee first began the preparation of the impeachment case against him, according to statements made to the Senate by his attorney. Mir Worthington said the accused jurist would not participate in any of the work of the court until the charges against him have been disposed of
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-08-04
Abolish Seryitude

Washington, August 3.-After several weeks the House today passed the bill of Representative Wilson of Pennsylvania. democrat abolishing involuntary servi-' tude of seamen on the merchant marine of the United States. He would also pro- tect foreign sailors when in American ports It seeks to encourage the training of boys in the merchant marh le, and pro- vides for more adequate protection for life at sea.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-08-04
Blow for Boxing

santa Be, N. NJ, August 3.-Deciar- ing he Was head of the militia and there must be no more prize fighting in New Mexico and that boxing con- tests would be stopped at the end of 10 rounds hereafter, Governor McDon- aid today closed the door to all bat ties In the future in this state. He said If the people wanted prize fighting the next legislature, which meets in Jan uary. could pass fight bill by two thirds vote which was an intimation that he would use his veto power.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-08-04
Suspect Arrested

Auburn N Y. August 3.-A well dressed stranger is lodged in jail here today. The rclice suspect him of being either Harry Harowitz, alias "Gib the Blood" or Lefty Louie" wanted in New York in the Rosenthal case.
 The man and companion were about to board a west bound New York Cen trai train here. but observing two off, cers approaching them 1boted. The pas senger-to-be claimed to tbe a restaurant worker The prisoner said he was on his way from Oswego to Geneva. He had a batch of mail with him sent from central New York points.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-08-04
Postpone Wilson Charges

Washington, August 3.-Action on charges of impropriety on the part of Secretary Wilson. made by Representative Akin of New York, because MT. Wilson 8 son accepted a position with Colorado irrigation project. has been indefinitely by the House committee on agricuture. Mir. Akin declined to submit his proof to the committee because a statement by Secretary Wilson had been heard during his absence and threatens to revive the charges in speech on the floor of the House.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-08-04
TODAY'S AGE-HERALD

1EI.ong says whitewash b.nsh was used. Alabama negroes oustei by bull moose
 party.
 Wool bill again passes House.
 Citizens take hand in groft cliargess
 Jefferson prisoners ordered removed to
 Gadsden
 Bill Vines on the notification. 2-Loyer commits suicide.
 Troops break camp at Anniston 3-Result of Jones trial not unexpected.
 Soil preservation discussed
 Teachers to meet at Prattvile. 4--Democratic chances grow brighter. 5-Edgewcod line bought by Birmingham
 Railway. Light and Power company. Speed manacs inviting trouble.
 Retrenchment may be thlaf cry.
 Physicians appeal for aosrital
 Cole released on bond. 6--Governor Marshall is unique figure. 1-Catholic school will Eo continued
 Growing mushrooms for market. 8-Boyette cleared of murder charge.
 Bell company buys Peoples property. 9-Straw votes show direction of wind. 10-Target practice at Boyles. H. Street reflects better feeling 4-Sports. 15-Sports. 16-Chilton teachers hold institute. 17-Many views on Roosevelt letter. 2i-what Hiliman hospital might do for
 poor 92--Ten years of Alabama 2s-Oster talks on credit system.
 To execute rebels without trial 26-Society. 27-Ladies discover pirates treasure 2s-Editorial page. eg-Bill Vines on Presidential Qualihca-
 tions.
 Men Who Have Made Alabama-By
 B. F. Riley, D. D.
 Baptist Progressives-By George
 Eaves D. D.
 shakespeare's coins--By Mrs. Dora c.
 Fell.
 Heart to Heart Talks-By Edwin A.
 Nye. s0-France fighting use of ahsinthe. 5i--Pattern after American courts. 32-Automobile gossip. 33-Says new engine is fool proof.' s4-Gaby Deslys sues French critics. Ss-.-Doliy Dairymple. 27-Romance of the Business World. sS-can You Forgive Her-By Anthony.
 Trolope O. Young Folks Page. 41- Mandy. 4i--Markets. 42-Uncle sam's own Railway-By FranS
 c. Carpenter
 The Bookshelf 4a--Comics. z4--Comics i,--.Comics. At-Comica
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-08-04
Taft Reinstatcs Negro

Washington. August 3.-3y an exec utive order of President Taft, Mingo Sanders. who was sergeant of the negro infantry regiment and dis charged without honor for participa- ton in the Brownsville riots. today be- came "a messenger in the classified ser vice and went to work at the interior department at e7o month. Recently Sanders took part in the primary fight In the Taft and Colorel Roosevelt prf- suartes In Ohio In 1eOk
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-08-04
Argue Brousard Bill

Washington. August 3.-Judson C. clem- ents of the interstate commerce commits sion, before the House committee on inter state commerce, today renewed his argu- ments against the Brousard bill to give to shippers a right of appeal from nega- five decisions of the commission.
 Attorney General Wickersham and others favor the bill Members of the commmittee who oppose it say there will be no report at this session of Congress.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-08-04
Joe Babb Arrested

Alexandria La. August 3.--Joe Babb of McDuff. Ark. member of one of the companies now in camp at Camp Stafford. was arrested and put In lal here tonight on the charge of having siahted fellow soldier in row at the camp The n- jured soldier is said to be not seriously hurt
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-08-04
Tired of Dodging Police

Los Angeles, Cal. August 3. C. s. Snipes of North Carolina surrendered to the police today saying he was wanted in Burt county. S. C.. for the murder of John Birtton Snipes told the police his conscience hurt him and that he was tired of lodging the po lice.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-08-04
Stndy Leyee System

Washington. August 3--A congress sional commission of seven members to study the levee system of the Mis- sissippi and report to the next ses- sion of Congress was proposed in a bill in the House today by represen tative Broussard of Louisiana.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-08-04
Lsngford Beats McYey

sydney. \. S W.. August 3.--Emauel Laneford. American heavyweight box CT. defeated on points Sam McVey of Callfornfa in 2o-round fight at the 4tadium h<re today.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-08-04
nron Hanford Case

Washington. August 3.-The committee on Judiciary adopted the resolution of It's subcommittee today and on Monday Chairman Clayton will move in the House that the further prosecution of Judge Hanford be abandoned forthwith.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-08-04
Try Becker This Mnnth

District Attorney Whitman intends to place Lieutenant Becker or trial this month. according to Authoritative source tonight. Plans have been made by the district attorney to prcysnt any possible the panel IS drawn at least two private
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-08-04
Like to See Him Deny It

I have known John Gamble for many years and believe him to 1e m honest man. I would like to see him under oath, look me in the eye, and deny a eIngle statement contained in the above a.ndavit. He will meyer 10 it..
 I had ardently supported Einrnet O'Neal for governor As his friend and as a faithful citizen I conceived if to be my duty to my friend uhe govarnor) and to the state to lei him know what was go- ing on I told him what John Gamble lad told me and to him rlade the writ ten statement below given. Tho governor thereupof.. called his stenogrupher. and I then and there dictated the statement and signed it. One mistake appears in the statement shown by bracSets. later
 
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-08-04
Consulted Special Friends

q afterward consulted with two or three special friends fin Montgomery, and re lated to them the conversation just as John Gamble had related 1t to me. One among the number was my brother-in- law, Dr. J. M. Miller. l asked them what I should do and they each told me that 1t was my duty to let these facts be known to the governor. Some while after that, either that night or the night after ward-I being in Montgomery on busi- ness Tor several days-John Gamble came to me in the Exchange hotel, having heard of my intention to make the facts known to the governor and begged me moi to let the matter be known. l stated to him that he told me this voluntarily, without binding me to secrecy, and that l was firm In my convictions that II was my duty as an honest man to aequaint the governor with the facts; that 1t looked very suspicious to me, to say the least Of it. Mir Gamble went on further to say that the matter would hurt him and would probably involve his company. ex- plained to him that it was not my inten- tion to reflect upon him or anyone else and that my purpose was to acquaint the governor with the facts just as he stated them to me further stated to Mir. Gam ble that l would have no respect for myself as an honest man if l did not report such suspicious looking matters to the governor.
 tRealizing the, truth that have to meet the Almighty in judgment. and that the future of my soul will depend upon my trufhfulness here on earth. swear that every word contained in this affidavit is true. so help me God. T. L.. LONG's
 Sworn to and subscribed before me this. the Sd day of August, 1912.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-08-04
,rbe comrittee which took testImony h

the Hanford case at Seattle recommended to the House Judiciary committee that the impeachment proceedings be dropped and that President Taft accept the judges resignation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-08-04

r
 President Taft accepted the nomination. Some people in this country may have been laboring under the fond delusion that he would not accept it. They may have thought that at the last moment he would weaken and say to the committee, take back your gold. meaning nomi- nation, or words to that effect. but not so-he accepted it. I say that is an es- tahlished fact beyond cavil or successful contradiction.
 President Taft accepted the nomin- ation and then plunged into a 10.00n- word apology for doing so. He poins- ed out the administration achieve ments," shaving conclusively that he could now play a better game of golf than when he was first elected and that he had a long and lovely list of vetoes to his credit and all and each of them were in favor of the fellows who had fixed" the Essential" ideas afore- said.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-08-04
WOOL BILL AGAIN
 PASSED BY HOUSE
Commission Appointed to
 Study Leyee System \
DROP HANFORD CASE
House Argues on the Broussard Bill. Wilson Bill to Abolish Involun- tary Servitude of United
 States Seamen
THE DAY IN CONGRESS.

Senate
 Formal pleadings in Archibald impeach- ment case were concluded and December set for beginning of trial.
 Repeal of Canadian reciprocity dropped from metal bill. Elections committee pre- pared new campaign contributions bill Posto ice appropriation bill continued un- der consideration. Cotton tariff bill passed by the House reported and referred to the finance committee.
 Adjourned at 6:O5 p. m. until Il a. m. Monday.
 House:
 Passed Wilson bill abolishing involun- tary servitude for seamen.
 Repassed compromise wool bill agreed to by conferees.
 Judiciary committee adopted recommen- dation of subcommittee to move for aban- donment of further prosecution of Judge Hanford.
 Representative Henry made political speech attacking President Taft and Col onel Roosevelt and extolling Woodrow Wilson.
 Representative Brousard introduced a bill for the appointment of a committees to study the Mississippi river levee sys- tenn.
 Refused to set date for debate on Stanley steel report.
 Representative sAkins charges against Secretary Wilson dropped by agriculture committee
 Adjourned al 5.15 p. m until il a. m Monday.
 Washington, August s.-The com promise wool bill, agreed to by the House and Senate. Ire passed the House today and will be taken up In the Sen ate at noon Monday Senator LaFol- lette gave notice he would call 1t up and ask for immediate action upon the conference report in which the two houses agreed to a measure based on a raw wool duty of 20 per cent The Senate, by close vote earlier In the day. acceded to the democratic- progressive demand that the Canadian reciprocity repeal amendment be dropped from the iron and steel tariff | bill This acticn resulted in the re. passage or that bfll in the Senate and the measure now Is on fts way to tho President, Conferences will be held early next week on the tax bill and tariff bill. On the former an agreement exists be- tween the Senate democrats and in- surgents to indorse the repeal of all of tho Canadian reciprocity law except the free print paper provision now in force. IL Is expected the House will meet this plan and adopt a compro- mise amendment
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-08-04

Oliver D. Street of Alabama was there. Oliver thought perhaps that there might be few nice unused in- inspirations lying round not nailed down, which he might garner for fu- ture reference. Oliver felt like if he could get a brand new honest-to-good- ness inspiration to take back to Ala bama to help bolster up the cause in the Seventh it might help some. But Oliver came away looking about ds happy as an undertaken at perfect ly successful health resort. Oliver said There was quite a good deal of en- thusiasm" but he said 1t like he was hired to say 1t and the job was get ting more distasteful' every minute
 While the President was being noti- fled Judge Archibald was up before the bar of the Senate listening to Henry Clayton's replication to his answer in the Impeachment proceedings against him and it would be hard to say from an absolutely disinterested standpoint just which of the gatherings was the most joyful. If there was any differ- ence 1t seems to be little bit in favor of Archibald.