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Valdez daily prospector., 1912-01-15

ultimate destruction of a super for native race.
 The suspension of the federal tax of St00 per mile per annum on railroads i'll Alaska is recnm- mnded. It is shown that the earnings of the railroads are small and the people pay this tax through higher rates for trans purtation.
 The report staicS that at the end of the last working season (autumn i9i0} the total mileage of roads and trails constructed since the organization of the com mission in 1905 was as follows Wagon roads, 759: sled roads, ?; horse. 507; trails, single horse or dog slcds, Gel; trail staked permanently, 85; trail staked tenn porarily, 1,170. A great number of bridges were also built. More liberal appropriations are urged as the expense of maintaining roads already constructed pre- vent any large new work being undertaken.
 Governor Clark urges that the appropriations for aids to naviga- tion be made at least four times as large as those of last year. It is estimated that at least ShOO, ,OOO would be required to defray the expense of constructing and maintaining new lighthouses which have been surveyed and ap- proved by the lighthouse depart ment.
 Under the caption of important minor Legislation the report urges the passage of measures regulat = ing: Territorial quarantine. san itation and public health. regis
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Valdez daily prospector., 1912-01-15
THE ALAMEDA SAILED
 FOR SEATTLE TO-DAY

The Alameda sailed this aftrr- noon for Seattle with the follow ing passengers for outside points : R. Y. Perry, William p. Murray. Edmund Smith, Tcssic Johnson. Rose Johnson, Mrs. J. Cole. Mr. and Mrs. M. l.. McAllisfcr. w. II. Harvey. Mir. and Mrs. F.. C. Ames Mir. and Mrs. w. NJ. Wilson and W. c. Stull.
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-01-15
HITCHCOCK WILL URGE
 AN IMPORTANT MEASURE
WILL ASK CONGRESS TO PERMIT ACQUISITION OF TELE- GRAPH LNEs IN AMERICA OPERATE SAME wITn
 POSTAL sERvoE PUBLIC BENEFIT

Washington, Jan. l5.--lt is un- derstoOd in official circles that Postmaster General Hitchcock is preparing an important measure 10 be presented to congress dur ing the present session.
 He will recommend that con- Rress take action to permit of the government acquiring all the teIe- graph lines Of the different pri-
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-01-15
STEAMSHIP LINE
 FROM PORTLAND
Chamber of Commerce Will Back Enterprise--ReIying on
 Trade Reports

Portland. Ore. Jan. i5.--THm. chamber of commerce of this citr has announced itself as ready he back Il steamship line running from this port tO Alaska.
 This action was taken as a re- suit of the reviews uf the hcalthw. outlook of Alaska in Dunn's ana Bradstrccts reports.
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-01-15
MILITIA CALLED
 ID KEEP ORDER
Striking Cotton Mill Operatives Cause Governor to Send State
 Militia to Lawrence

Lawrence, Mass, Jan. i5--This city is under rule of the militia The striking cotton operatives have worn the police out and they are unable to maintain order.
 The governor was asked for protection and has sent the state militia to restore order. Several of the leaders have been arrest ed.
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-01-15
SUSPECTED BANK RoBRER
 IS STILL IN JAIL

Los Angeles, Jan. ij.--Charlcs Dean. who was arrested at the in SiIgallnn of Canadian authorities Tor robhinS a bank in British Co., lumbla. is still in jail. His bail was fixed at Si5.0OO at the pre- liminary hearing last Saturday.
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-01-15

Dr. Daggctt, who has been handling the disposal of. the jew elry stock of his friend, W. c. Stuli, will go to Seward on the next steamer to attend to some important personal business. He will return on the same boat.
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-01-15

vate companies in America. He will show that the telegraph bus mess of the country can be hand led in connection with the postal service at great saving to both
 the government and the public.
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-01-15

Salt Lake, Jan. i5.--Miss FeltZ denies that she was ever engaged LO Richeson. She states that he proposed to her but that she re- fused to have anything to do with him, as she feared hc was mon tally unbalanced.
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-01-15
MISSISSIPPI RIVER FROZEN
 OVER AF ST. LOUIS
COLD CAUSED FOUR DEATHS IN NEW iM PHILADELPHIA yEsTERDAY-- -MssIssIPPi FROZEN FROM
 SHORE AT ST. Lou,s

Now York, Jan. i5.--Thcrc has been n change for the better in the temperature. It is much mild CT throughout this state today. Four death from freezing were re- ported yesterday.
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-01-15
GIRL DENIES
 THE REPORT
Condemned Murderer Said to Have Been Engaged to Young
 Lady in Utah

Boston, Jan. i5.--Rcv. Clarence RichcsOn, who was sentenced to be elccJrocuted on May 70. for jhe murder of Avis Linncl, had an other sweetheart in Salt Lake City. The name of his Utah fiancc was Miss Patsy Fcltz.
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-01-15
LOCAL BREvITIES.

John BcCkman was an Outgo.
 ing passenger on tho Alameda io.
 day. lIr will return carly ncx spring.
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-01-15
MR. STULL GOES
 SOUTH ON ALAMEDA

Mr.. Siull, the jcwclcr. was a passenger on the Alameda. He will go t0 California in hopes that the mildrr climate of the south may restore his impaired health. His many. friends wish him com plrle recovery and hope to sec him again in Valdez next summer.
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-01-15
lS CASE OF
 HOBsON's CHOICE .Rumored in Diplomatic Circles That China's Emperor.
 WiII AbGicate

PckIn, China, Jan. i5.--Il is an nounccd in diplomatic circles that the emperor has decided to ab- dicatc and will accept inc terms of the rebels.
 The royal family will retire from China for time. The en- peror's relatives will take up their rcsidcncn at JchOl.
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-01-15
FRENCH PREMIER
 FORMING CABINET

Paris. Jan. i5--MOnSirur POin-
 'carc has accepted the premiership and is organizing a cabinet.
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-01-15

Mir. and Mrs. George c. IIazlett returned'to their home in Cordova on tho Alameda.
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-01-15

Mir. and Mrs. w. M. Wilson left on the Alameda lo spend n few weeks with friends in Portland. They will return io Valdez early in March.
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-01-15

Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. l.. McAIIiSicr were outgoing passengers on the Alameda.
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-01-15

Philadelphia, Jan. i5.--Three persons perishcd from exposure in this city yesterday The cola wave still continues and business is depressed.
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-01-15

Otto ElfstrOm went to Ellamar on the Brighton this morning.
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-01-15

to shore for miles above and be-
 low this place. There has beest- no change but tho weather buream,
 promises relief tomorrow.
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-01-15

St. Louis, Jan. i5.--Thc Mis- sissippi river is frozen from shore
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-01-15

The portion of clarks relating toria very vouminous. It will be printed In subsequent Prospeotor.
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-01-15

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-05
]. B. |SMAY BEFORE
 ENGLISH COURT Considers High Speed of the Titanic Justified WITNESS NOT FRANK Realized Ship Was Sinking Hour and a Half Before She Went Down,
 But Did Not Tell
 Anyone
WITNESS NOT FRANK

London, June 4.-J. Bruce Ismay told the court of inquiry today that 1t had been planned to drive the steamer IT, tanic at full speed during few of the favorable hours of her maiden trip and that he considered Captain Smith fully justified in going at full speed through the ice region so long as weather conditions made 1t possible to see ice ahead of the ship.
 Lord Mersey, head of the court, asked whether the witness thought the cap tain justified in his actions officially. Ismay replied affirmatively. He told the court that 1t had been arranged that weather being favorable on Monday or Tuesday the vessel would be driven at full speed for few hours.
 Ismay insisted that he had nothing to do with the navigation of the ship.
 Witness Not Frank
 The attorney general complained that the witness was not frank The at torney general asked next; What was the use of going at full speed through the ice at night?"
 T suppose they wanted to get out Ol lllo lCOf ANPiACO ASiAAhSF AhNS NNe%N not want to wait and take a chance of fog coming down. They were justified on a clear night in going through as quickly as possible and even might have increased the speed to get out of the ice field
 Under Sir Rufus Isaacs questioning, Ismay described his experiences after the ship had struck, much as he told the story before the senatorial committee at Washington. The witness said he real ized the ship was sinking an hour and half after she struck, but did not tell anybody. After helping those women and children who were on aeck into the boats he did not go below to find others. Mo- body, 1smay said, could have gotten into his boat alter he entered it as it was be- ing lowered at the time.
 He explained the relations between the White Star and the International Mercan- tile Marine company. Asked by Lord Mersey why the American company which really owned steamers of the various com panies in the combine preferred to have them under the British flag, the witness replied that as the vessels were built in England they could not have American register.
 Until 1895, the witness said all lookouts on White Star vessels were supplied with marine glasses. Since then the matter had been left to the discretion of the cap tains.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-05
BELLEVUE HOTEL GOES UP IN SMOKE HosteIry on Lookout MOun- tain Near Gadsden Is
 Totally Destroyed

Gadsden, June 4.-(speciaD-Fire at vue Hotel on Lookout mountain near this city The loss will approximate fifty thousand dollars with but ten thousand dollars insurance. The build ing was the property of the Bellevue Hotel Company but Loui Hart of this city held practically all of the stock and the loss Is therefore a personal loss to him. The hotel had not yet been opened for the season and the only occupants were Louis II. Owens and W. M Gran der and one negro in the servants guar ters.
 MT. Hart was in the city late yester- day evening and did not go up on the mountain because of a severe storm. The storm was accompanied by severe lightning and the theory is that q bolt struck the building and caused a smold- ering fire which did not break out until the middle of the night. The hotel was built in 1889 by stock company of local citizens at a cost of seventy-flve thous- and dollars and each season 1t has been visited by many people from farther south who came here to spend the heat ed term and found Bellevue. five hundred feet above the city. a comfortable place for rest and recration. It was located near the famous Nochalula falls and this gave 1t an added charm. It also over looked the city and the fire last night was in plain view and presented an overlapping spectacle.
 The city fire department was helpless to render any assistance as there is no water on the mountain. Mir. Hart had plans on foot for the building of rail way to the hotel this summer and had it not been destroyed this project would doubtless been carried out during the sea- son. With the hotel gone the enterprise will most likely be abandoned.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-05
ADJUSTMENTS
Orpheum-VaudeyilDe

A delightful bill of vaudeville, with distinct headline features, plenty of tuneful music and a great deal of cleverness are to be seen at the Or pheum this week. The bill offers the usual novelty of two distinct head liners. one of which is Mermaida, shal- low water diver and swimmer Her act is better than that of Ideal, which was here some time ago, for the swini- mer gives a better exhibit and has more graceful strokes and dives The act is well staged and presents a much more promising appearance for a water act.
 Children and grown people alike will find pleasure in seeing the Max Bur lesque circus-an act that is absolutely different from the usual run of such acts. having nine people several mon keys, dogs, ponies and other animals. including d trained deer, which will be used for the first time tonight. Plenty of comedy enliyens the act
 Bettie Rubel and Polly Roberts are musicians, tuneful, talented and clever Their act consists of songs and music on the piano, violin. guitar and man. dolin. The two girls also sing most acceptably.
 Ben smith has a peculiar voice one that is exceptionally high for a tenor. and very pleasing. He has wise ly selected number of songs that are well adapted to his voice, and he is heartily encored. His jokes are just enough in number to enliven his act and above the average for merit
 The bill as a whole ifs excellent There are matinees daily and two per formances nightly at 1:30 and g o'clock
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-05
CROP STATISTICS
 SHOW DECREASE
Board Estimates Condition of Cotton May 25, 78.9
 Per Cent of Normal

Washington. June 1.-The first report of the Department of Agriculture show ing the condition on May 25 of cotton of this seasons planting in the United States, as compiled from the reports of the correspondents and agents of the Bureau of Statistics, was issued today at noon by the Crop Reporting Board which estimated the condition as 7s.9 per cent, of normal, compared with s7s per cent, on May 25 last year, s2 per cent. on the corresponding date in 1910. a.1 per cent, in 1909 and S15 per cent. the average condition for the past ten years on May 25.
 The usual estimate by the Department Of Agriculture giving the acreage plant ed to cotton and issued yearly with the first condition report this year hal been, and henceforth will be. deferred un- til July owing to the passage recently by Congress of law requiring this change.
 Condition by States:
 Va. 59; North Carolina, s7; South Caro-. lima, S3; Georgia. "A; Fla, 75; Alabama. "A Mississippi, P; Louisiana, e9; Texas. 1S; Tennessee, "A; Missouri, "A; Okla homa, S: California. 96.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-05
MEDAL CONTEST
 AT GREENSBORO Two Compete for Trophy Given by U. D. c. PATTERSON ORATOR Alumni Society of Southern Uniyer- sity Holds Business Meetings and Elects Officers - Banquet
 Last Night

Greensboro. June 4-(SpeeiaD-The con test for the medal offered by the United Daughters of the confederacy for tho best oratlon on some subject connected with the Southern Confederaey took place in the college auditorium this morning. The contestants were c. NJ Danpelly of Montgomery whose subject was, The Contribution of the Confederacy to the Nation,' and T. ]. Gross. of Scottsboro, who spoke on The Review of the Con federacy." The decision of the judges will be given Wednesday morning.
 Patterson Orator
 Judge Roberts L. Williams of the class of 1884, justice on the Okla homa Supreme Bench and Drafter of the Oklahoma construction and one of South ern's most loyal alumnus introduced the alumni orator. Thos. M. Patterson. 1891 of Clayton Beginning with an expression of his feeling for Greensboro and the college and paying touching tribute 10 the memory of 'Dr. Allen Andrews, a for mer president of the institution, and sev- eral of his colaborers in the faculty Mir. Patterson spoke on, "The Responsibility and Opportunities of the Educated Man.
 Officers Elected
 Following the alumni address which was received with great applause by a large audience the alumni society of the university held it's annual business meet ing. After the transaction of the business which came up Thomas B. Ward of Tus- caloosa, was elected president of the so- clety for the ensuing year. R. A. Moody. of Greensboro. vice-president and Frank E. Chapman, secretary and treasurer. Dr. C. P. Atkinson was made trustee of the organization for a term of six years and Dr. R. r. Monette for term of seven years The annual banquet of the association takes place tonight in the college gymnasium.
 Tonight the contest for the gold madal offered by the two literary societies of the university, the Belles Letters and tho Clariosophic, took place in the col lege auditorium. Four young men con tended for the prize, one of the most eargely sought after of all the commence ment distinctions. The speakers and their subjects were M. s. Belses of Mont gomery on World Federation" R. B. Carr of Pushmahata. "The Moral Equi- valent of War" c. M. Dannely of Mont gomery. "The Man Higher up." E. A. Allen, and Ash, "Defication of Might"
 It was an interesting circumstance ad- ding zest to the contest that two of the young orators Messrs. Dannelly and Carr had won the state oratorical contest for the Cox medal in successive years. The decision of the judges was as usual with held until Wednesday morning
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-05
IS MADE FOR
 SELF DEVELOP PMENT
J. B. D. Shipp, Auburn 'S8, Delivers Alumni Grafton
 in Langdoh Hall

Auburn, June Special. IA plea for self development to that pitch where one can be of worth to his state and to himself was the note of the alumni oration delivered in Langdon hall this morning by J. E. D. Shipp Auburn 'Ss of Americus, Ga. The sub ject of his address was, .'The Ten Thousand Dollar Man"
 "The ranks of mediocrity are full, he said. Tt is the ten thousand dollar man who is wanted There are today more ten thousand dollar jobs than there are men to fill them.
 "The man who reaches the ten thous- and dollar mark is the man who knows himself and his own work thoroughly as we'll as that of the man ahead oi him.
 eThe reason some men are at the bot tom of the ladder is that they have no strength to mount it. The ambitions. the eager the trained. the dogged, the daring, continue always to excel the fickle, the bigoted, the lazy. Superiority will ever assert itself through all vary ing conditions and vicissitudes'
 A feature of the mornings session was the presentation to the college of the portrait of pr. N. T. Lupton. professor of chemistry at Auburn from 1885 to 1893, and beloved member of the fac- ulty during his lifetime. The presenta- tion was made by Hon. T. D. Sanford of Opelika in the name of the alumni The portrait. large life-size painting, will hang with portraits of other fa- nous men who have been connected with the college.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-05
OF
 POULTRY SHIPPING
Humane Society Held Regu- lar Meeting Yesterday.
 Reports Made

The Birmingham Humane society held It's regular meeting yesterday afternoon at their rooms in the city hall with a large attendance. The president. Mrs. w N Wood, presided. Mrs. Wood read a most interesting report of her attend ance on the recent sociological congress to which she was a delegate, held at Nashville. She covered the essential points of the meeting, especially those subjects relating to humane work. Humane officer R. c. Patton made the following report:
 "Complaints investigated, 70.
 "Complaints unfounded. 8.
 "Children cruelty treated. 9.
 "Chfldren found in improper homes. 3, "Chiidren deserted by father and mother dead, ?.
 children neglected (colored) 1. Arrests, 10.
 "Conyietions, T.
 Warning, 27.
 Cows destroyed, l.
 Dogs destroyed, 10.
 "Cats destroyed, B."
 Sunday, June g, will be known as Mercy Sunday" and all the minAters of the district are requested to CO., operate with the Humane society in making the occasion worth while, The following ordinance in regard to chickens. for which the society has been contending for some time, has been passed by the city commissioners, and the officials of the Humane society in- tend to see that 1t Is strictly enforced; An ordinance to regulate the care and transportation of poultry herein named in the city of Birmingham, Ala. Section 1. Be 1t ordained by the board of commissioners of the city of Birmingham, that from and after the passage of this ordinance the follow ing rules and regulations shall be ob- served in the shipment of poultry into and out of the city of Birmingham;
 "Coops for turkeys shall not be less than 20 inches high.
 "Coops for geese shall not be less than 16 inches high.
 "Coops for old roosters shall not be less than 16 inches high.
 "Coops for large fowls shall not be less than 16 inches high.
 "Coops for small fowls shall not be less than 12 inches high.
 "Coops for spring chickens shall not be less than 12 inches high
 "Al1 coops must measure at least two feet wide by three feet long, and shall be constructed of slats or spindles, with solid board bottoms.
 "The following regulations shall be observed as, 10 the number of fowls placed in one coop:
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-05
LOCAL GOLFERS
 AT CHATTANOOGA

Birmingham players who qualified fol the second eighteen holes are: R. H Baugh. Birmingham S3; A. Henderson Birmingham si; D. Roberts. Birmingham Ss; W. P. Ward. Birmingham SS, and Smith Cullom. Birmingham s9.
 The scores of the other Birmingham en- trsnts follow: H. G. Seibles, 93: C. M Ma con 94; T. J. Watson 96; J. S. Kirkpat- rick 96; R. H. Thatch 97; c. G. Brown 92 J. R. Cobb 99; F. M. Tutwiler 100; c. F. Foust l03: W. A. Crawford 104; S. II Cabiness 105; c. D. Ferry III.
 Birmingham's scores in team play was 26S being composed of R. H. Baugh ". P. Ward S. Roberts. and A. Henderson.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-05
 CONSIDER HEARING VERY IMPORTANT

New Orleans. June 4-Considerable im- portance is attached to the hearing of the interstate commerce commission which began here today into the long and short haul provision of the new railroad law. Special Examiner Henry Thurtell Is pre- siding. The purpose of the hearing Is to ascertain the grounds the railroads have for asking for exemption for certain points to the long and short haul pro- visions. The hearing will probably last for several days. A number of promi- nent railroad officials are in attendance.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-05
News of Ensley

The meeting of the Ensley club last night was of unusual interest. The matter of getting the connecting link of paving between Nineteenth street and Palmer Terrace was laid before the city commissioners yesterday and that body assured the gentlemen that the matter would be gone into and put through if possible. The members of the commission are in favor of the proposition if 1t can be handled.
 Regarding the proposed tax Increase the club at this time decided to take no action committee of citizens from the Minor School Improvement as- sociation appeared before the club and discussed the conditions at the Minor school They asked the club to obtain the official information regarding the proposed bond issue of the board of education regarding the erection of new schools throughout Greater Blr- mingham It was stated by those who are in touch with affairs that Ensley will be well taken care of with the money from the bond issue. if 1t is car ried.
 Considerable discussion was had re- garding the report that the authorities had refused the Cosmos club of Ems lev permission to use the high school for meetings It was shown that the rules of the schools forbid private or eanizations from using public build ings such as the school building, es- pecially If certain persons would be barred from attending or participating in the meetings.
 A banauet served by the Ensley lodge Knights of Pythias in their hall last night was an enjoyable affair. Several visitors from other district lodges were present Interesting after dinner talks were made by several members.
 The programme for the meeting at the Ensley District Sunday School as- sociation, which is being prepared, will be announced later in the week. The meeting will be called to order at the First Presbyterian church, Avenue c and Nineteenth street.
 The members of the Presbyterian Sunday school will give lantern fetc on the vacant lot on Park avenue and Nineteenth street Friday evening. Elab- crate preparation are being made for will be served.
 Tonight at the city hall the Eastern Star will repeat their Vivian minstrel performance The proceeds will be donated to the widows and orphans. The performance as produced at Wy lam was very creditable.
 The funeral of Max Tyler the 1s- months old boy of MT. and Mrs. C. E. Tyler of Fairview. was held from the family residence yesterday afternoon. Interment was in Oakland cemetery.