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The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-10
WANT S25O,OOO 10
 DEEPEN OUTER BAR
Mobile to Make Effort to Se- cure Amendment to the
 Rivers and HarbOrs Bill

Mobile. April 9.-(Special )-In an effort to secure an amendment 10 the national rivers and harbors bill recently passed by the House, providing that $250,ooO be ap- propriated for the deepening of the outer bar separating Mobile bay from the gulf. the Mobile Basin and Tennessee River association will petition Senators John ston and Bankhead to offer the amend ment when the bill comes up for con- sideration in the Senate.
 This action was acted upon at a meet ing of the local members of the execu- tive committee held here this afternoon when a subcommittee was appointed to prepare the memorial to Senators John ston and Bankhead. The rivers and har- bors bill. recently passed by the House, appropriates $403, ,O00 for the improvement of Mobile harbor and Sl0,00O additional for the maintenance of the outer bar at it's present depth and width The Mo- bile Basin and Tennessee River assoca- ton wants the bar appropriation increased to S250,000 in order to secure d depth of S5 feet on the bar an width of at least 600.
 The present depth on the outer bar Is about 27 feet, which is the depth of the harbor channel on which the government is now working.
 Al the meeting today the following ad- ditional members of the executive com mittee were appointed: E. W Barrett, Victor Hanson and James ]. Smith of Birmingham, John C. O'Connell, George J. Sullivan and Samuel Zimmern of Mo- bile.
 The committee also approved the sug- gestlon that the next con Sention of the association be held in Birmingham instead of Rome, Ga, as previously planned.
 The committee received a report from John Craft to the effect that 6 foot dam had been secured on the Warrior river near Birmingham, instead Of 14 foot dam, as originally contemplated. This was done largely through the efforts of the Mobile Basin and Tennessee River as- sociation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-10
DAY IN CONGRESS
senate-In segsion at 2 D. m.

2 Senate-In session at 2p. m.
 M. Broussard told finance committee Enited States would lose s150,OooOoo fl free sugar bill became law.
 Senator Shoot discussed printing law cocification bill, after which Heyburn amendment to printing bill, lowering rate for Congressional Record, was adopted.
 Adjourned at 5:o2 p. m. to 2 D. m. Wednesday.
 House-Met at midday.
 Representative Lindbergh charges Wall street controls so-caled money trust in- vestigation: introduces resolution 10 com pei every member of the House to dis close his business at the corporation af- fiiations investigation.
 Merchant marine received inquiries for information on foreign steamship com panies for use in shipping combine in- vestgation.
 Agriculture committee concluded hearing on bill to prohibit speculation in cotton an1 grain options. Begun hearing of cotton interests.
 incorporation of Rockefeller foundation recommended by judiciary committee.
 Indian appropriation bill carrying s7- 5eoo0O passed. leaving five appropriation bills yet to be passed.
 Secretary of War asked appropriation Of sS,ss7,5oO for constructing buildings at Panama canal for army use.
 Consideration begun on postoffice ap propriation bill, carrying s259,s27,74o.
 Adjourned at 6:07 p. m., until noon to- morrow.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-10
PAGE ARRESTED FOR
 ATTACK ON CLAYTON

New York. April 9.--Henry W. A. Page, well to do commission merchant and importer of linens and cottons, was ar rested here today on a federal warrant from the District of Columbia, charging him with libellng Representative Henry D. Clayton of Alabama, chairman of the House committee on judiciary and other members of Congress Page took his ar rest coolly; in fact. he requested federal authorities be notified he was waiting for the arrival of officers.
 When arraigned he gave 5000. bail for his appearance i'll Washington, where he will go without fighting extradition.
 Washington, April 9.-H. W. A. Page, merchant, who caused to be crcu- lated through the mails a pamphlet con taining a caustic attack upon Congress- man Clayton of Alabama, chairman of the judiciary committee of the House, and the other members of the body, has been indicted by the federal grand jury here on a charge of libel. Tire pamphlets charged that representatives were all crooked"
 Democratic Leader Underwood today declared that personally he thought the House should not take notice of MT. Pages attack MT. Underwood declared that MT. Claytons standing among his colleagues was such that mo attack from any source could do him injury
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-10
COVERS WITH TAX COMMISSION TODAY Gov. O'Neal Will Announce Decision in Birmingham
 Assessment Matter

Montgomery, April 9.fSpecial.) )-eov- ernor ONeal will return from Florence tomorrow and immediately upon his ar rival at the capitol he will go into con- ference with the attorney general and the members of the state tax commis- sion. At this conference the. governor will announce his decision in the Bir- mingham tax assessment matter, and it is expected that he will decide in favor of the state making the assessments in Jefferson county. While the governor has not yet indicated what his decision will be it is known that he regards the fees of the Jefferson county tax commissioner as excessive, and that he believes he should be contented with the compensa- tion derived from the collection of es- capes and delinquent taxes
 Much interest centers in the governors S decision in the matter, as it Is expected to ultimately effect all sections of the state.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-10
CHANGES IN PATENT LAW CONTEMPLATED
Caused by Recent Decision of the United States
 Supreme Court

Washington, April 9-Recertiheation of the entire patent laws is now contem- plated or recertification of them by the House patents committee in view of the supreme court decision regarding patents recently given them. The committee hopes to have legislation ready for pas sage at this session of Congress if pos sibe according to Representative Old field of Arkansas. MT Oldheld is chair man of the committee.
 "The bill contemplated would compel patentees to permit the public to use patented articles, fix a reasonable price to any license and provide that courts might fix price in case patentees and licensees. could not agree" he said
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-10
BEGINS FIGHT ON
 BASEBALL BETTING
BOdeker Issues Orders to PatrOlmen and City
 Detectives

Chief of Police George H. Bodeker last night issued the following general order to all policemen and detectives in the city of Greater Birmingham. His action in this direction has the hearty co-opera- tion of Commissioner Lane, and the order will be thoroughly enforced.
 The order follows:
 Birmingham Ala. April g. 1912. Police and Detective Departments, City. ''The baseball season will open in a few days. Each and every member of these departments are hereby instructed to use every effort and see that no betting on the games goes on at the baseball park. and that no handbooks are made on base ball games in this city. You will be expected to pay strict attention to this order on or off duty, and arrest all parties who are seen betting on the games. "a trolmen and detectives attending games, whether on or off duty will be expected to be very vigilant and enforce the laws to the letter.
 Any failure on the part of any mem- Der of the police or detective departments to strictly enforce this order will be brought to the attention of the Hon. A. O. Lane, commissioner of public justice.
 GEORGE H. BODEKER,
 "Chief of Police.'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-10
W|CKERSHAM WILL
 NOT SERVE AGAIN

Washington, April 9.-Attorney General Wickersham will not serve in the cabinet after March next. if President Taft is reelected This statement was made to- day upon unauestionable authority.
 Accompa nying the announcement was the declaration that Mir. Wickcrsham en- tered the cabinet with a distinct under standing that he would not serve more than four years, and had made his pro- fessional arrangements accordingly. It was also stated that President Taft and MT. Wickersham were in thorough accord as to the administration antitrust poll icy, and that todays announcement was without political significance.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-10
SPARKS FROM THE WIRES

tent confirms rumors that the German Emperors recent interviews with the Aus trian and Italian sovereigns were partly concerned with an effort toward peace
 New York.-Dr. Mary Walker, the wom- an surgeon, who became famous for her Civil war service and her adoption of male attire, has so far recovered from her serious three weeks illness here that she was able 10 leave this afternoon for her home at oswego. N. Y.
 Ottawa, Ontario.-Negotiatio which have been going on for some time be tween a delegation representing the Brit ish West Indies and members of the Ca nadian government were brought to an end tonight when treaty of snutual trade was signed.
 Fl Paso, Texas.-Sixty-five American refugees from Parral, who arrived today from Jiminez, reported that they were subjected to a rigorous search at Chi huahua and that mail was taken from them
 Newport News, Va.-Virginia Christian, a young colored woman tried in the Hampton court on a charge of murdering Mrs. Ida Virginia Nelote, this afternoon was found guilty of murder in the first degree and punishment fixed at death in the electric chair
 Boston.-A gift of $1, ,4Sl, 600 for the pur- chase of works of art was made to the Boston Museum of Fine Arts today by Francis Bartlett of this city IL is in the form of real estate in Chicago.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-10
HORNADY TO MERIDIAN
Will Deliver Lectures on the Commis
 sion Form of Government

John R. Hornady yesterday accepted an invitation from prominent citizens of Meridian, Miss. to deliver d lecture on commission government in that city April 19.
 Mir. Hornady has also accepted an in- vitation to address the Louisiana Press association a Alexandl "a, La, on the same subject on May :.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-10
CONGRATULATED ON
 HIS RENOMINATION
Fly WALTER HARPER

Washington, April Especial )-The House committee on interstate and for eign commerce, of which Judge Rich ardson is ranking member, passed reso- lutions of congratulations on his re- Judge Richar rdson is acting chairman of the committee during the absence of Charles Adamson of Georgia, who has been called home on account of Illness in his family This Is one of the most important committees in the House and Judge Richardson is one of the most active members.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-10

principal business streets he secured one vivid picture which was not on the pro- gramme. A negro waiter in q cafe a few feet away from the machine carved an- other negro waiter almost to pieces. and the picture machine caught the dying man as he rushed from the front door of the cafe. the nasty gathering of tic nor bid onlookers and the arrival of the police patrol, in which the two negroes, one with a bare spark of life remaining, the other his slayer, were placed quickly with in the conveyance. The wounded negro died before reaching the hospital.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-10
Gardner Visits High School

c. Holman Gardner, one of the in- structors in the Georgia School of Technology, was a visitor in the city yesterday and inspected the Central High school building. He was shown throughout the building by Dr. J Fl. Phillips. In the morning Mir. Gardner delivered short talk before the stu dents of the high school fin the audi tOridm of the building.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-10
Officers of Beth -El Temple

At recent meeting of Beth-El con- gregation at the Maccabees' temple Fourth avenue and Eighteenth street, north, the following officers were elected for the ensuing year: D. Fabian presi- dent; I. Friedman, vice president. J. Weinstein. secretary. l. R. Gary. treas urer. Board of trustees, M. A. Apple baum. l.. Sarason, L Cohn. B. Bear1nan. e Boxer, T. Welnstein. M. Conlon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-10

Mexico City.-The sdeadlock between the American conductors and engineers and the National Railways of Mexico was unbroken tonight. There have been no developments.
 New Orleans-The unprecedented floods of the Mississippi valley have stimulated interest in the National Drainage congress, which opens its sec ond annual convention here tomorrow and the indications tonight were that the attendance will exceed 500.
 Iondon.-By the end of the week if is expected that practiea.;y the whole mining industry will be under full op- oration again. The surface mems trou- ble has been settled already in many sections.
 Montauk Point, L. L--Raging seas forced the abandonment late tonight of the steamer Ontaria, which was beached to save her passengers when the yes 'sel took fire early Monday morning.
 Montpelier, vt.-Ha1f vermont's eight delegates to the Chicago conven- tion were chosen today and sTaft and Roosevelt supporters splt even in the struggle for control.
 Washington.-Senator Joseph NJ. Dixon announced at the Roosevelt headquarters today that he had pre- pared charges to be filed at once with the civil service commission against internal revenue depart tment employvs and other federal offIcenolders, whom the Roosevelt manag gers charge with undue political activity in the Ken lucky delegate election last Saturday.
 Columbus Ohio.--The Ohio constitu- tional convention today voted to ad- journ sine die May H. The delegates also voted to invite ~. H. Lewis, as sistant Attorney General of the United States, to address them on some date before adjournment.
 Phoenix, Ariz.-The substitute house bill providing for the equal suffrage amendment virtually was killed today by joker" motion carried in the Ari- zona senate by a vote of 15 to 4.
 Washington.--It was said at the White House today that President Taf. does not expect to answer Senator Dixon's letter on the activities of fed~ era1 officeholders in .xentucky."
 New York.-Although no formal meeting of the anthracite coal oper- ators' committee of was scheduled for today, representatives. of some of the leading operators conferred here as to their attitude tomorrow when they will meet representatives O. the miners In joint conference at Philadelphia.
 
 New York-Ballots which the loco motive engineers of su railroads east of Chicago and north of the Potomac river have cast on the question of a strike, arrived in New fork tonight by the thousands. The result of the vote probably will be made known Thurs day.
 New York-The socialist labor party at its convention here today unani- n,ously nominated Arthur Elmer Rel mera, ladies' tailor of Boston, for Pres ident of the United States. and August Gilhaus of New York, tatiorfary en- gineer. for vice president.
 Washington.--A favorable report upon the Peters bill for the incorporation of the Rockefeller foundation to promote the well-being and to advance the civil ization of the peoples of the world was ordered today by the Judiciary commit tee of the House.
 London.-A dispatch from Constantino- pie says the powers have agreed to re- new the attempt to ascertain the terms make peace With ItaIs'. This to some ec-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-10
MEETING AT BELFAST

Belfast. April 9.-Defeat home rule now; then 1t will be de- feated forever, deciared Andrew Bonar Law; one Or the unipn- ist leaders who addressed the monstor meeting of the Ulster unioi;ists today. A hundred and fifty thousand enthusiasts par ticipated in the demon stration and unanimously adopted reso- lutions later refusing to accept home rule under any circum- stances.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-10
500 REBELS KILLED
 IN FIGHT AT JOJUTLA

stormed the little city from all sides. Artillery was used with deadly effect The federal loss is placed at three officers and 40 men killed and wounded.
 Alfonso Barrera Zambrano, nephew of the President, who was In command of a corps of rurales, is among the dead Early reports from Emiliano zapata was in per- sonal charge of the rebels are denied
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-10
TAFT SIGNS BILL

Washington, April 9.-The act of Congress creating bureau of child labor in the experiment. of commerce and labor was signed today by President Taft. The pen used in the operation was given to Dr. A. J. Mckc-way, sccre- tary for the southern states di vision of the child labor commit tee.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-10
Deaths and Funerals
Mrs. Matilda Wilkes

Mrs. Matilda Wilkes. aged 56 years. died yesterday afternoon at o'clock at the residence of hes daughter Mrs. Sam Dews, at Cate City. The rema ns will be sent to Cullma- today at noon by the s. w. Woodin Undertaking com pany' of Woodlawn for interment.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-10

Mexico City, April 9.-Rebel forces were routed from the town of Jojntia, Morelos, an important commercial center, today and 300 of their number were killed in the battle, according to dispatches made pub lie at the department of the interior to- night, Jojutla fell into the hands of a Zapatista band several days ago. Today the federals surrounded the town and
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-10
Funds for China

Washington, April 9.-The American I Rcd Cross today eabIed $500 10 China for relief workt The total of. all money sent is now yf.dOo9
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-10
ARMS TO MEXICO

Washington. April 9.-Presi- dent Taft today authorized the shipment into Mexico of several consignments of munitions of war for the army of President Madero. In addition an indus trial concern was permitted to receive 7500 cases of dyna- mite.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-10
REPORT ON HE.
 CROP CONDITION

Washington. April 9.-The April crop report of the department of agriculture issued today estimated the condition of crops April in the southern states as
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-10
VIVID PICTURE

Montgomery, April 9.-While moving picture operator was engaged this aftef-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-10

London, April 9.--The steamer winch foundered at Cairo as the result of a collision was an excursion boat Ae- cording to reports received here it was conve Nng 300 persons All are believed to have been Levantines. It is con- sidered improbable that any American tourists were on board the ship. Fif- teen were drowned.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-10

s3.50 SELMA AND RETURN, 10, II. IT, SOUTHERN RAILWAY.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-10

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-10

Washington.-A favorable report upon the Peters bill for the incorporation of the Rockefeller foundation to promote the well-being and to advance the civil ization of the peoples of the world was ordered today by the Judiciary commit tee of the House.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-10
b ARE DROWNED IN
 STEAMER COLLISION

Cairo, Egypt, April 9.-Fifteen pas sengers were drowned during the night by the sinking of a Nile excursion steamer after a collision. The accident occurred in the vicinity of the great dam in the river about 15 miles to the northwest of Cairo and few miles from Kalyub.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-10

New York-The socialist labor party at its convention here today unani- nsously nominated Arthur Elmer Rel mera ladies' tailor of Boston, for Pres fdent of the United States. and August Gilhaus of New York, as tatiorfary en- gineer. for vice president.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-10

London.-A dispatch from Constantino- pie says the powers have agreed to re- new the attempt to ascertain the terms on which, Turkey would be willing to make peace With ItaI5 This to some er-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-10

New York.-Although no formal meeting of the anthracite coal oper- ators committee of was scheduled for today. representatives of some of the leading operators conferred here as to their attitude tomorrow when they will meet representatives O. the miners In joint conference at Phifadelphia
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-10

motive engineers of sv railroads east of Chicago and north of the Potomac river have cast on the question of a strike, arrived in New fork tonight by the thousands. The result of the vote probably will be made known Thurs day.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-10

Washngton.--It was said at the White House today that President Taf. does not expect to answer Senator Dixon's letter on the activities of fed. eraI officeholders in sxentucky."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-10

Phoenix. Ariz-The substitute house bill providing for the equal suffrage amendment virtually was killed today by a joker" motion carried in the Ari- zona senate by a vote of 15 to I.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-10

London-By the end of the week it is expected that practica.;y' the whole mining industry will be under full op- oration again. The surface mems trou- ble has been settled already in many sections
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-10

Montauk Point, L. L--Raging seas forced the abandonment late tonight of the steamer Ontaria, which was beached to save her passengers when the yes sel took fire early Monday morning.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-10

Columbus, Ohio.--The Ohio constitu- tional convention today voted to ad- journ sine die May II. The delegates also voted to invite ~. H. Lewis, as sistant Attorney General of the United States, to address them on some date before adjournment
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-10

Montpelier vt.-Half Vermont's eight delegates to the Chicago eonven- tion were chosen today and .Taft and Roosevelt supporters spnt even in the struggle for control.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-10

Washington.-Senator Joseph NJ. Dixon announced at the Roosevelt headquarters today that he had pre- pared charges to be filed at once with the civil service commission against internal revenue department employees and other federal officeholders, whom the Roosevelt managers charge with undue political activity in the Ken lucky delegate election last Saturday.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1912-08-15
UNQUALIFIED APPOINTEES
MAY LOSE THEIR JOBS

The civil service board will at
an cary date take action to elm
mate all the recent appointees OF
Mills and Lawson who have not
qualified under civil service.
Secretary Dudley Eshelman this
morning examined the record of
the case brought by the old board
which cut short the career OF
Scott Snyder as a city inspector
and discovered that the court up
held the civil service and enjoin-
ed the payment of the men.
He will report his findings and
Will recommend that letter be
sent to all city employees recent
ly appointed who are not eligible.
Mills picked several men and
put them in the police depart
meut without taking them from
the eligible list and they will be
notified their pay will be stopped.
If they do not quit the board will
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1912-08-15

tives so you and / may ride IN
ease in Pullman cars. They take
their lives in their hands; they
walk on frames of buildings ten
and twelve stories above the
ground and often their mangled
remains are found on the earth
beneath
Darrow closed his argument IN
a burst of oratory.
My name Is a by-word, a re-
proach in some places, but back
in my home town there are 9TH
ers who still stand by me.
Il know that deep down in the
mines, in the stores, In the shops,
on the railroads are thousands on
thousands who are looking to this
jury to save me-to vindicate my
name,
Thousands of them, gentlemen
men, women and little children,
gentlemen; they look to you.
place my fate in your hands"
Darrow, as he closed, was sur
rounded by a crowd of fearful
friends, who shook his hands and
patted him on the shoulders. His
face was stained with the mark
of tears and everybody In the
courtroom wept.