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The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-08-24

side world Some definite plan should be adopted and adhered to for the re- duction of expenses. There should be a unity of purpose against the creation of new offices and the further appro- pration of large sums of money with which the state at the present time Is not possessed.
 The greatest need felt by Alabama Is business governor. 1 trust that we will elect man for the next chief executive who runs on the strength of his character and his value as busi- ness man, rather than q man who of fers himself as the exponent of an issue the importance of which, by com parison. is nil.Nentirely."
 Mr Roberson declared himself op- posed to the idea of Governor O'Neal rthat money should be appropriated for the employment of d defective to run down crime at the instance of the governor. He also declared himself op- posed to the suggestion advanced by examiners of pension claims that a pension board be created
 There Is no need for other objects on which to lavish expense. We have enough of these at the present time, and too little money On the other
 
 office of prison and mill inspector and save the state $y700 in salaries and, probably large and unknown sum in expenses. We should abolish the ap- pellate court and save another $13,500 in salaries and d considerable sum in addition in expenses. We should wipe out the office of commissioner of im- migration, and save the state $SO00 per annum. We should abolish the office of cotton statistician and save about $2500 per annum. And there are others. 1 At any rate, we should hesitate be- | fore creating new offices. Alabama needs a rest If. we sit down and do nothing the treasury will become full Automatically. The people will pros per, outside money will come into the state. and we will have cause to thank a gracious providence that poli- tical agitation has ceased Deliver us from another governor who Is imbued with the idea that il Is his function 10 save the state on an issue We have already had too many issue govern ors"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-08-24
W|LSON-MARSHALL
 FUND IS GROWING
Jelks Receives Checks From Dallas County and
 Montgomery

Ex-Governor William D. Jelks. na- tional democratic committeeman from Alabama, who is in charge of the plans for raising campaign funds for VII son and Marshall in this state, re- ceived checks yesterday from Lloyd Hooper, chairman, and O. D. Steele secretary of the Dallas County Demo- cratic club for s25O. and E. J. Meyer treasurer of the Montgomery Demo- cratic club, for $20s
 | The national committeeman was very much encouraged He stated that other club checks had been received from N. H. Frazer. Union Springs; C. l I. Haley, Florence; F. A Webb, Cal vert; A. M. Espey. Albertville; w. J. Walden. Uniontown; J. H. Johnson. Tal- ladega Dr. Julius Jones. Rockford. and J. A Wilson. Russelville.
 I am getting some good returns for the national committee" said ex-Gov- ernor Jelks. Every day brings me checks for varying amounts, and find many democrats are interesting themselves in getting up subscriptions in their neghborhood. I shall file every name with the committee in New York.
 T have thought to say that if any one would like to possess Woodrow Wilson's autograph and will send in a check for an appreciable amount, l will forward it direct and see if the committee can't have MT. Wilson him- selft to indorse such check.
 Do tiac Hsyb m n fbiC rar rfl- paign will get dividend l don't think there is any doubt of Wilson's election. S
 -what is to be given should be given at once. The early expenses of the campaign are enormous
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-08-24
Interstate Casualty Company
AT THE HOTELS

H. c. Berger of Montgomery, D. A, Johnson of Memphis and M. A. F'loirsch of Atlanta are among those registered at the Birmingham.
 R. B. Walton of Livingston. J s. Ward Of Hartford and l.. S. CaIon' of New Or leans are stopping at the Florence.
 A. w. Jones of New Orleans, R. P. Reeves of Selma and E. L. Wills of Mon- tevallo are among the arrivals at the Hill man.
 J. J. Burk of Decatur. w. s. Keller of Montgomery and J. c. Massey of Atlanta are registered at the Morris.
 O M. Pryor of Mobile, A. B. Phillips of Knoxville and T. C. Long of Cleveland are among the arrivals at the Metropol- itan,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-08-24
TWO ARE REPORTED KILLED AT PALOS An Electrician Meets Death When He Investigates
 Miners Death

State Mine Inspector C. H. Nesbitt re- ceived word yesterday that two white men had been electrocuted in Palos mine. From the reports received al the inspectors of flee 1t appears that Luther Quinton. q miner, came in contact with live wire in the mine Thursday and was instantly killed. Yesterday when I. o. Green. the electrician for the Palos mine, went into the mine to investigate the death of Quin- ton. he met death in the same manner. MT. Nesbitt will have full report on the accidents within the next few days.
 Mir. Greens body will be brought to BiI Imingham this morning and will he taken in charge by Shaw & Sons. Ths funeral will be held in Geneva, where Mir. Green has lived for some time The body of Quinton will be inferred in south Ala bama with Shaw < Sons in charge ok the services.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-08-24
Building Permits

s16o0-Charles Carpri. 15l3 Avenue F. Ensley, one story brick; contract awarded to F. R. Maynoed.
 s10O0-Mrs. H.. S. McKevorn. First ave- nue, West End, one story frame: work to be done at day labor.
 s3201-J W. Zane, Eleventh avenue, Norwod, two one story frames; work to be done at day labor
 s1500-Car Steiner. Fifth avenue, one story brick building; work to be done at day labor.
 0.0oo-Presbyteria. church of Wood lawn, to be built of stone and brick at day labor.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-08-24
HUFFMAN KILLED BY
 CAR, SAYS CORONER

The coroner's inquest yesterday morning into the death of Lee Huffman failed to bring to light anything that might have lead to the belief that the man was murdered. Huffmans body was found late on the evening of Fri-
 day, August Is, lying across the tracks r of the South Ensley car line. After hearing all the evidence
 brought before them the jury returned verdict that the deceased came to his death by being run over or be- ing struck by car owned by the Bir- mingham Railway. Light and Power company"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-08-24

Armstead White for the killing of Jim Miner, a convict at Flat Top mines, about a year ago. At that time White was serv- ing a life sentence for the murder of an- other negro in Montgomery. The hanging yesterday morning was the first in two years in thit county.
 After the moose was taken from the neck of the dead negro the remains were re- moved by the Bradford Undertaking es- tablishment, from where they were later sent to Montgomery to be inferred by rel atiyes.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-08-24
Commission Meets

The city commission held a meeting yesterday afternoon consisting principally of routine work. The officers for the referendum election for September 9 were appointed. That work was about the most important handled. A great many routine matters we're taken up.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-08-24
ROBERTSON IS TIER BUSINESS GOVERNOR Alabama Has Had Too Many
 Elected on Issue" TIME FOR ECONOMY
St. Clair Representative Believes One of the First Steps Ought to Be Abolishing of Some
 "Fat Jobs"

J. Fall Roberson. who represents St. Clair in the legislature, while In Bir- mngham yesterday. registered himself against the creation of any new state office and in favor of tho apciition Of many of those already in existence.
 The cry of poverty which ever ema- mates from Alabama" states he does us little credit In the eyes of the out
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-08-24
Protect Yonr Income

Our Accumulative Income Disability Policy covers every accident-every Illness. It's we'll worth your time to investigate the particularly good points in our contract.
 This strong Southern Company has made a wonderful record for taking care of it's policy holders. We are anx- ious to add your name to our list of boosters.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-08-24
OPINIONS DIFFER ON
 COMMISSIONS SIZE Weatherly Says There Is
 Work Enough for Five LANE WANTS THREE
Understood Walker Percy Who Intro- duced Original Bill Is Also Favorable to Having Only
 Three Commissioners

That the work of the city could be dispatched more expeditiously and witf greater satisfaction by five eommis- sioners than by three Is the opinion oi James Weatherly. Judge Lane, on the other hand, announces positively that if such an idea takes definite shape ir the form of a bill to amend the bill creating the commission he will he found among the ranks of the opposi- tion.
 Walker Percy, the Jefferson county legislator. who introduced the commits sion government bill. will, it Is un- derstood, fight the bill seeking to in- crease the number of commissioners. At the present time he Is out of the city and 1t was therefore impossible to get an interview from him on the sub feet
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-08-24
Marriage Licenses

The following marriage licenses were is- sued yesterday in the office of the probate clerk:
 M. Mitchell of. Steakville, Miss, and Miss Mary Marmurduke.
 W. B. Overton Of Birmingham and Miss Fife l.. White.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-08-24

ALL FRIENDS OF THE PROGREs- sIVE PARTY ARE INVITED TO MEET AT O'CLOCK THIS AFTERNOON AT THE CITY HALLsTO FORM A ROOsE- WELT AND JOHNSON CLUB.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-08-24
Opinions of Commissioners

In reference to this question Com missioner Weatherly made the follow ing statement. There is no doubt but there is enough work here for five men. However. in case the present number Is increased, would be in favor of pro- vision whereby each of the five com mlssioners would receive no more than $5000 per annum. In other words | would oppose any material increase In the amount of money which the city at the present time pays to it's com missioners."
 T cannot see wherein the conten- ton that the work of the city natural- ly divides itself into five departments holds water" said Judge Lane. "The idea of making this and that change Is ridiculous. The commission was created and should be permitted to stand until 1t has had fair trial and will be unless we prove ourselves to be children. In case the bill to amend the commission bill Is intro duced I will oppose it as strongly as l possibly can"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-08-24
Scheme Looks Shaky

The discussion was based on the gen eral understanding that an effort will be made in the extraordinary session of the legislature to increase the number of commissioners from three to five which matter Incidentally has been ed itorially discussed In the newspapers Inasmuch as there is division among the commissioners and opposition on the part of the legislator who intro duced the commission bill, 1t Is taken for granted that the effort. in case 1t materializes. will be badly beaten.
 Commissioner Exum, who Is at the present time in Atlantic City, has no; expressed his opinion relative to this matter.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-08-24

in Alabama were taken bodily from the freight tariff of Georgia, a state which lies along cur eastern border, and in which the contcading roads all operate. and have operated for many years, extensive lines of railroads.
 Georgia Tariff
 "1'he Georgia tariff was made and en- forced by Campbell Wallace more than 30 years ago. Mr. Wallace was president of the railroad commission of Georgia for many years fnd was the best freight rate expert tho southe ever produced. Under thef tariff made by him every road and every interest has prospered and it has particularly developed the farming in- tcrests.
 Georgia was the pioneer state in this policy of restricted public carriage charge involving protection for the farmer, and this policy has been copied and used in most beneficial way by Iowa. Wisconsin, Illinois, Texas, North Carolina and Virginia.
 Five eightIs of our railroads in Alabama adopted the state rates, passen- ger and freight, and have for the past | Aye years continued their use. Three eightbs of our roads, of which the Louisville and Nashville Is the domi- nant factor. have secured from Judge Jones' court another injunction after the following manner and under the following circumstances:
 In answer to the states appeal from the lnterloeutory injunction ordered by Judge Jones' to the court of appeals at New orleans, that court ordered the rates to be tried out. The Alabama statutory rates were used on the Louisville and Nashville road published in the Wall Street Journal July II. showed that the past four years three of which were under the state rates. were the most prosperous in the his tory of the road. and the last two years. both of which were under the statutory rates. were the most pros porous of them all, thus the order of the court of appeals was vindicated by successful results 1The two masters. the jury which Judge Jones selected without reference to the state side of the case found that ths state rates were cophscatory and destructive. This notwithstanding the Wall Street Jour nal report showed that the earnings for the past two years averaged more than Is per cent per annum on all their stock more than half of which was pure water.
 The two masters whom Judge Jones selected as his jury to try Alabama railroad rate cases and as Instruments to recall the appellate courts decision were not business men. and never came in contact with freight rates or other railroad business Both of them are his neighbors. his associates and friends. one of whom had been ap- pointed by him to fill vacancy In the supreme court when he was governor. It was just as much fin hls power to
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-08-24

21a cent passenger rate. Second that no articles of freight of common production, consumption and use shall be handled ct the lowest rate. The rates fixed by law in Alabama were taken bodily from the freight tariff of Georgia, a state which lies along cur eastern border, and in which the contcadng roads all operate. and have operated for many years, extensive lines of railroads.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-01-28
AND MADE PRELIMINARY AR. ATTACHMENTS FOR PRIMARY
CLOSE TICKET FEB. 26
All of The Six Counties Represented at Democratic Central Committee
 Meeting.

All of the six counties. compos- ing the Fourth Chancery District, were represented at the meeting of the Democratic central committee of the District, held at the court house in this city Saturday morning at 10 o'clock. The meeting was held at the call of F. G. Bridges, chairman, and M. Danaher, secretary.
 Messrs Bridges and Danaher were the committeeman present from Jef- ferson county and the Ether commit teemen were represented by proxy as follows: J. P. Lee, Monroe coun> ty; L. c. Smith, Arkansas county; J. G. Thweat, Prairie county; H. R. Lucas, Lincoln county, and Pitt Holmes, Cleveland county.
 The primary election for the of- flee of chancellor of this district is to be held at the same time as the state primary in March. The nomi- udIloVo VIII pO C1Oocu o1A NAeei oe'J Feburary 24, at noon. It is general ly admitted that Judge J. M. Elliott, the present chancellor, will have no opposition for reelection.
 The following resolution was adopted by the committee before ad- journment:
 BE IT RESOLVED that the pri- mary election for the office of Chan cellor of the Fourth Chancery Dis trict shall be held at the same time, and by the same election officers, as the election for the candidates for state offices, on March 27, l9l2; that the return from each voting pre- cinct shall be made by the election judges to the County Central Com mittee of each county and by such County Central Committee returned to F. G. Bridges, the Chairman ot this Committee.
 Tnasmuch as we deem it but 1alr that any person who may intend to offer himself as candidate for said office should do so at ar early date It. is. therefore, ordered that the nominations be closed on Saturday February "A, at 12 o'clock, noon, ana any person wishing to run for said office shall have his notification ol his intention to run, in the hands ol the Secretary of this Committee, be- fore that time, in writing.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-01-28

an epoch in the Mills family So much had the proposed return to the Tar Heel state been discussed, that, to the minds of the children in sAe family, the journey in mere contemplation was comparable only to trip to some far distant country. On the visit to North Carolina Mrs. Mills saw her two sisters from whom she had been separated since girl food, and the visit of MT. and Mrs. Mills among the several generations of the family of Lanier was a crowning event in history of a half century's residence ill Arkan sas
 MT and Mrs. Mills residence in Pine Bluff has compassed practical " .he entire history of the place. rhcy have seen it emerge from a small village of frame houses to all the varying stages of construction until it has reached the present state, the inception of the sky scraper. They have seen the center of busi- ness activity removed many times. The center of business activity, as they originally knew it, is now lost in the depredations of the Arkansas river. The present center, fifty years ago, was thought to be too remote to ever occupy the spotlight of business.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-01-28
WILL CELEBRATE
 GOLDEN WEDDING MIR. AND MRS. R. H. M. MILLS HAVE SEEN PINE BLUFF GROW FROM VILLAGE TO CITY OF
 FIRST GLASS.
MARRIED HERE
Mrs. Mills Recently Made Her Return
 Trip to North Carolina From Visit ia of Fifty Years.

Mir. and Mrs. R. H. M. Mills will celebrate their golden wedding anni- versary next Tuesday afternoon, from 2 to 5 o'clock, with an "At Home at the residence of their youngest son. Tracy Mills, No. 1221 West Sixth avenue. MT. and Mrs. Mills (who was originally Miss Lizzie Portia Lanier) were married in Pine Bluff. and have resided in Jefferson County. in and near Pine Bluff ever since. Rev. James Culpepper, MT. Mills brother-inlaw. performed the ceremony, and he, together with practically all those who attended
 the wedding. have passed into the great beyond.
 A unique circumstance assoclateo with Mrs. Mills residence In Ark- ansas, is the fact that she came 10 this state to visit relatives. She was an orphan at the time and while her nearest relatives we're then living in Pine Bluff, she left North Carolina with no thought but that she would return after a few months' visit co what was at the time the Wild anu woolly'' state of Arkansas. She never returned from this visit until sep tember of last year, her visit to \ ,,... ,omrassinr a period of over fifty years.
 This return to North Carolina was
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-01-28

Mrs. Gabe Meyer, who was seri- ously i'll for several weeks, was able to be up awhile yesterday and enjoy ed several hours in chair on the front porch of her home on Martin avenue. She is much improved
 Mrs. H. Solmson, though still quite weak from her recent illness, was able to sit up for a while yes terday. She is improving slowly.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-01-28
ALL KINDS OF REPAIRS.

sewing Machines. Cash Registers. Typewriters, Clocks and Watches. All work guaranteed Our prices are req sonable. Bicycles Sold. Rented and Repaired All Work called for and delivered.
 Variety Sales < Repair Co. kan. Chestnut St. Phone 1881 JOE DURHAM, Mgr. . snxtf.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-01-28

Nothing can compare with . a anckss White Enamel oven Gas Range f lt can't rust. Sold by Reap < Craw-
 ~ord Furn. GO.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-01-28

-LUMBER-Che prices on old Bluff City stock Phone 249. Must close this out immediately. IS Ct
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-01-28

Bucks Natural Gas Ranges are best because they last longer.-Real X Crawford Furn. Go.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-01-28

Rev. Frank Thompson went to Clarendon Saturday where he VIII preach this morning and evening.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-01-28
Piles Cured in 6 to IA Days.

Your druggist refund money If PAZO OINTMENT fails to cure any case of Itching, Blind, Bleeding or Protruding Piles in 6 to IA days. 60c.
Arizona republican., 1912-04-24

TICKETS ON SALE April 25, 26 and 27 (To Minneapolis and St. Paul onIy). May 3, 4, g, 10, ii, 12, 13, IA, 15, 16, Y, 1a, 19, 29, 30. June 6, 7, 8, 13, 14, 15, Y, t8, 1s, 20, 24, 25, 27, 2S, 29. July l, 2, 3, 15, 1e, 22, 23, 2o, 2e, 30, 31. August 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, IA, 15, 16, 22, 23, 24, 29, 30, 31. September 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, il, t2. FINAL RETURN LIMIT OCTOBER 31, 1912 Full information regarding routes, Pullman berths. stopover privileges, etc, will be cheerfully furnished by your agent, or by
 EUGENE FOX,
 General Passenger Agent, Fl Paso, Texas.
Arizona republican., 1912-04-24
ARIZONA |S
 EXPLOITED
Railroad Magazine Circu- lated Throughout Europe Devotes Entire Issue to Opportunities for Settlers and Tourists Here

An example Of what the railroads of the United States, aptly called the backbone of the country are doing for Arizona is found in the March number of Abroad" which has just found it's way to the desk of local of ficers of the Southern Pacific.
 Abroad" is d Southern Pacific pub hcatiOn but it differs from other printed matter circulated by that read in that it finds its readers throughout English speaking Europe where thousands of copies are circu- lated every month.
 The March number of the publica- tion is devoted exclusively to Arizona and for sixteen pages the manifold advantages of this state are unfolded in convincing argument
 The matter in the magazine is of unusual interest, well written and terscly told. It is especially designed to interest prospective tourists and intending settlers, and as a result of the Arizona edition many desirable people of each class will have their attention directed this way
 Government irrigation. soil values
Arizona republican., 1912-04-24

water. crop production, educational development the Salt River valley, Yuma, citrus fruits, industries, os- trlch propagation, dates. irrigation, the santa Cruz valley. Tucson. San Pedro valley, Benson, Sulphur Springs valley, farm lands, mining industry, copper mining, climate and social con ditions are among the topics treated Tn this Arizona number of Abroad" which is a compendium of useful knowledge about this state. and in the opinion of member of the board of trade should result in d public vote of thanks to the railroad which is so actively engaged in it's behalf.
 General Traffic Agent Fee, of San Francisco, who is at present in Phoe- nix, is enthusiastic over the city and valley and says that his road is go- ing to do everything within it's power to assist in the development of the baby state.
 In the magazine under discussion the writer introduces his subject in q few words under the title The New Arizona" He says:
 The New Arizona is southern Ari- zona turning its deserts into gardens. II is the Arizona of the farmer and
Arizona republican., 1912-04-24
IN THE SUPERIOR COURT
Of the State of Arizona, in and for
 the County of Maricopa.

Of the State of Arizona, in and for
 the County of Maricopa. In the matter of the estate and guardianship of John Belden Bur ger. Wilbert H. Burger, minors. Order to show cause on application of guardian for order of sale of real estate.
 on reading and filing the petition of Nina Burger, the guardian of the estate and persons of John Beldcn Burger and Wilbert H. Burger, minors praying for an order of sale of certain real estate belonging to her said wards for the uses and pur- poses therein set forth:
 IT IS HEREBY ORDERED, That the next of kin of the said ward and all persons interested in the said estate, appear before this court on Tuesday, the 14th day of May, 1912. at 10 o'clock, a. m., at the court room of this court, at the city of Phoenix. in the county of Maricopa, then and there to show cause why an order should not be granted for the sale of such estate:
 AND IT Is FURTHER ORDERED, That a copy of this order be publish cd at least four successive weeks be- fore the said day of hearing, in the Arizona Republican, a newspaper printed and published in said city of Phoenix. county of Maricopa.
 Dated April 9th, 4. D. 1912.
 JOHN c. PHILLIPS.
 Judge.