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The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-18

Montgomery, September 17.-tSpecial)- In looking around for an available man to fill the vacancy on the supreme court bench, Governor O'Neal Is confronted by two questions, the first of which concerns the competency of the candidate, and the second has to do with whether or not he is in thorough accord and harmony with the executives programme for ju- dicial reform.
 Governor O'Neal will appoint progress sive. He made this statement several weeks ago, immediately after the vacancy on the beench occurred. This opinion has ernor's friends, the latest to issue a statement on the subject being Col Alex Troy, clerk of the court of appeals, and secretary of the State Bar association.
 According to Colonel Troy, ny the ap- pointment of man in harmony with his system of judicial reform. Governor O'Neal can make the task before the state judicial committee considerably easier and lighter. If the courts them- necessity" said Colonel Troy, the legs- lature will be more likely to speedily pass the necessary legislation
 Colonel Troy's statement IS as follows.
 ''lt is a very important matter, not only in the light of the competency and general acceptability of the man, but also in the light of promoting the programme for judical reform in which the people feel such a deep interest.
 Much good that is sought to be ae-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-18
JAMES B. SLOAN
 ASSUMES DUTIES Sworn in as United States District Attorney at
 Mobile Yesterday

Mobile, September ecial.)-James B. Sloan, who has succeeded William H. Armbrecht as United States attorney for the southern district of Alabama, arrived here today and was sworn in by Richard Jones, clerk of the federal court. MT. Sloan today mailed to Gov. Emmet O'Neal his resignation as member of the state senate, in which body he represented the third senatorial district, being the only republican in the chamber.
 MT. Sloan, who is 30 years of age, is married and has two children. He was unable today to say when he will bring his family to Mobile. MT. Sloan was three times mayor of Oneonta, his home town, and a democratic community. He was born near Warrior in Jefferson coun- ty. His appointment was made about two weeks ago.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-18
SECRETARY MVEAGH
 HAS A HARD TIME

Washington, September 17-Secre- tary MacVeagh is wrestling with the question of whether to submit free of duty food for use on board American ships under the amendment to the Pan anna canal act abolishing duty on all ship building material and equipment imported into the United States.
 Is food equipment? That is what bothers the treasury department. There are articles in doubt, and Secretary Mac Veagh is drafting regulations which will define the scope of the free list in this connection
 It is practically conceded by treas ury officials that all furniture for ships and even the American flag to be flown by them are entitled to free entry un- der the new law.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-18
VANDIVER MUST BE
 MORE SANITARY

Montgomery, September 17.-(Spe- cial. )-Following a thorough investiga- tion by pr. P. B. Moss, state bacterl- ologist and pathologist. into the cause of the large number of typhoid fever cases which break out each year at Vandver. a small town in shelby coun- ty, the authorities of that town have been directed by pr. Moss to maintain better sanitary conditions and to adopt necessary precautions looking to the prevention of the spread of the dis ease
 According to pr. Moss, the yearly typhoid fever epidemic which breaks out at Vandiver is due solely to the insanitary conditions which prevail at that place.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-18
UNDERWOOD WILL SPEAK IN GADSDEN Scheduled for Address There
 September 2S LABOR BADLY NEEDED Several Business Men Discuss Fossil bility of Securing Commission Form of Government for
 Gadsden
LABOR BADLY NEEDED

Gadsden. September 17-(Special.)- )-Con- eressman oscar W. Underwood will speak In Gadsden Saturday, September 2s, ac- cording to a telegram received today by Congressman John l.. Burnett. While ne IS here it is probable that a Wlsoh- Marshall club will be formed.
 Membership Campaign
 Joseph B. Babb, formerly secretary , of the Chamber of Commerce of Birming- i,-I has been retained to conduct mem ,oeaship campaign for the chamber or commerce of Gadsden. This action was taken last night at meeting of the board of directors. He will begin work at once He says he believes that more than SV0 members can be secured for the locai todv, which was recently organized
 A meeting of eight or ten business men was held yesterday evening in the oHice of the Kyle Lumber company to dlscuss the possibility of securing commlssioil form of government in Gadsden. IL was suggested that a mass meeting De calleu at which a committee should De cnosen to seek from Governor ONeal the ap- pointment of desirable men as commas sioners There is much opposition 10 the appointiVe feature of the bill In Gadsuen' although the citizens favor the new form of government, providing they can elect the commissioners.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-18
ADOPT NEW RULES IN
 GERMAN SHIPPING

Bremen, September 1I.-rhe Germa1] Maritime Vocational association todaS| adopted rules approved by the associa ton September If to govern German shipl ping with a view of greater safety a sea. The new regulations apply to shipa ping in the Atlantic and the Pacific and are the outcome of the Titanic disaster.
 All passenger steamers with 75 or mord persons aboard and all freighters carry ing a crew of 60 must hereafter bq equipped with wireless of radius of 'ol miles, Oarsmen must be allotted to tbd lifeboats. The present regulations dealins with bulkheads and the storing of ceri tain other cargoes have been amended.
 The chairman of the association sharply criticised the British Board oi Trade d proposed safety regulations and it's actioiI in proceeding without regard to otheI countries He declared that the carrying out of the British boards proposals rel gardng the number and placing of life1 boats would mean serious reduction ir life saving possibilities.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-18
CLERK TEST|F|ES |N
 GRAFT HEARING

Detroit, September 11-Edward Schreil- CT, deposed councilmanic. who confessed he entered into a conspiracy with several aldermen to get money for their influence in closing a city street for the benefit Of the Wabash railroad, testified today in the police court hearing of + aldermen. charged with conspiracy, that he had ot- fered bribes in connection with the Wabash railroad
 All of the 17 aldermen named by Schreiter have denied that they were ini- picated q the affair
 The defense declares it will place them on the stand to discredit Scnreiter Tee latter today admitted making three dit- ferent confessions. He said the last COL fession repudated the first two statements he made.
 Schreter still was on the stand when the case was adjourned until tomorrow.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-18
FIVE HUNDRED DE.
 IN FOREST FIRE.

Chicago, September 17.-Fiye hundred Chinese soldiers were burned 10 death to- day, according to a PelIin dispatch to the Chicago Daily News. in a forest fire started by force of Mongolians retreat ing from the Chinese. Generals Hsih and Tsao, proceeding northward from Ton anful with 50O0 men, engaged q force of Mongols at Chiatsetuan, The Mongols were defeated and fled northward with the Chinese in pursuit. In a forest near Tabchachu they started ire to main tain their stand.
 The Chinese troops were unable to es- cape and perished.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-18
Labor Badly Needed
Boy Missing
BANK NOTES WILL
 BE MUCH SMALLER

Washington. September 17-The order reducing the size of United States cur rency and national bank notes by one third and completely revolutlon.zing their designs will be issued by Secretary Mac Veagh within few weeks. There Is no question nov that the change will he made. Designs for the new bills are being completed.
 The design of each denomnadon or every bill--United States notes, gold and silver and national bank notes-Will be or general nature. The new currency Will measure six by two and one-half 1ncnes as compared with the 7.2S by 3.04 of the nresent notes. It will require IS months to make the change complete.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-18
Wiley Speaks Today

Washington, September 17.-Conser- vation of human life will be the key note of the fortieth annual meeting oi the American Public Health associa- ton. which convenes here tomorrow morning for a three days session. The executive committee of the association met tonight Dr. Haryie w. Wiley will make the address of welcome to the visitors tomorrow.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-18
MONTGOMERY TRADE
 TRAIN BEGINS TRIF

Montgomery. September 17.--(Spe1 cial.)-The Montgomery Trade Train,' three crowded Pullman coaches. left the Union station at o'clock this morning on a four days tour through south Alabama. The trade train has been one of the livest topics of conversation in business circles dur ing the past week, and Montgomeri. ans are anticipating that fine result will be accomplished from the trip.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-18
DEMOCRATS WILL
 MEET IN ODENVILLE

Pell City, September 17.-(Special)-Thc democratic executive committee of this county has been called to meet at Oden- vile Thursday of this week by Chairman c. T. Brown for the purpose or formulat- ing plans by which the campaign will be waged in this county for the success Of the ticket this fall.
 large crowd will be on hand as tl,e democrats of this county are very enthu- siastic over the condition of affairs as they exist here today.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-18
NATIONAL UNION
 TO BACK STRIKERS

Oskaloosa. la, September 1.-The Uni ted Mine Workers of America will back the strikers of the Kanawah coal dis trict in West Virginia. At conference of officials of that organization here this afternoon resolution pledging moral and financial support of the national union to the strikers was adopted. President John P White and other officials of the organization will attend the confer ence, arranged for next Saturday, and have agreed to hold in abeyance any other plan for settling the strike until after thar conference.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-18
STREET RAIL WAY
 ID BE ELECTRIFIED
Tuscaloosa Commission Ac- cepts Offer of Philadel-
 phia Bankers

Tuscaloosa, September f.-6speeial)- The city commission of Tuscaloosa at It's meeting this morning accepted the proposition of Fred s. Morris, who of 'fers to electrify the Birmingham and Gulf Navigation company's street railway in Tuscaloosa, and who asks at the same time for a franchise for light and power plant. Mr. Morris presented a check for s25o0 as a forfeit in case the road was not electrified and in running condition by January l, 1911. MT. Nor ris is of the firm of Morris Bros. of Philadelphia, the firm that financed the Tidewater line. recently started in opera ton in Birmingham.
 The franc hise asked by the Tuscaloosa Ice and Light company was not passed upon definitely though the extension of the contract for lighting Tuscaloosa was declined The commission meets again Wednesday morning to pass upon this proposition in full. MT. Morris announces that work will begin on the electric rail- way at once. Already the work of bal lasting tho track and bonding rails has commenced.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-18
BOYS OF TEXAS
 BADLY FOOLED

Washington, September 17.-Somebody has been fooling the boys of Texas. Post master General Hitchcock's mail was overloaded today with packages mailed from Texas towns each bundle containing 1900 cano oeiled postage stamps. neatly done up in hundreds. Accompanying each was letter requesting MT. Hitchcock to for ward to the writer a bicycle in return for the cancelled stamps.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-18
CIRCUIT COURT IN
 SESSION AT MARION
Judge Miller Delivers Impressive Charge to Jury-JudsOn Girls
 Begin to Arrive

Marion, September -(Special) )-PerrN county circuit court convened on Monday morning with Judge B. 1i. Miller of Cam den and Solicitor J. F. Thompson of Gen. trevile, in charge. Judge Miller issued his usual strong and impressive charge to the grand jury.
 The first of the special trains for Jud- son college will start tonight, when the special sleeping cars on the 9 o'clock train from Shreveport, da., start in charge of Prof. Howard Griggs. Other trains from various sections also arrive today.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-18
Many to Attend Congress

Chicago. September ll-More than 4C1 business men representing every civilized country in the world with the exception of Peru and Persia will attend the fifth annual congress of Chambers of Con- merce to open here October 1. A s25, coo fund is being raised here to finance the convention.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-18

The special train consisting of seventy odd enthusiastic Montgomery boosters reached here this morning and were ao- corded a warm welcome by a large body of representative citizens
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-18

The actual work of construction on the Tuscaloosa Mineral depot has begun the contractor, A NJ. Walkup of Rich mond being represented by the Messrs. Lochnane. Mr. Martin. inspector for sne Louisville and Nashville which road op- crates the Mineral, is on the spot and will oversee the construction. The station is a large and eommodious one to be built of brick trimmed with stone and marble will have tiled floors, marble wainscoting and finished in modern style.
 The state banking board held a meet ing today in the office of George A. Searcy, president of the Merchants Bank and Trust company.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-18
REVIVAL UNDER WAY
 AT FORT DEPOSIT
Miss Mary Owen Elected Temporary Principal-Much Damage to
 Cotton by Storm

Fort Deposit, September 17.-(special.,- A revival of much interest is being con- ducted here at the Christian church. Rev. c. E. Holt of Montgomery is presiding over the meeting
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-18
Weather Forecast

Washington, September 17.--Forecast for Alabama and Mssissippi: Local thunder showers Wednesday, not quite so warm Thursday fair in north, unsettled in south portions.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-18

It is reported that much damage has been done the cotton crop throughout this section as result of last weeks bad weather. Much cotton was blown from the open bolls.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-18

Miss Mary Owen, a student of the Lowndes County High school, has been elected principal pro tenn during Prof. J. l.. Moulder's absence.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-18
FINE RAINS FALL
 AROUND MILLPORT

Millport, September 17.-(Special)-Fine rains have fallen after the continued warm, dry weather. Cotton is coming in fast for this time of the year, there ilav- ing been about 90 bales ginned here.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-18
RECORD BREAKING
 ATTENDANCE AT CUBA

Cuba, September 17-(Special.) )-School opened Monday with a record breaking attendance and with the greatest in terest manifested by patrons and pu- pils Several short talks were made by trustees and other citizens along the line of making education of practical value, and it is altogether likely that a course in primary agriculture will be adopted and put in force right away. N w. Henson. principal, is from West Virginia and has splendid opportunities for seeing the good done by teaching live subjects and expressed himself as in favor of the plan. One of the as- sistants has good knowledge of chem istry and an effort is being made to have class in agricultural chemistry to which farmers may have access to
 learn the best way of applying fertil- izers and the best way of mixing.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-18

Health is not good here just now. as there is quite a lot of chills and fever In and around town.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-18
Cruelty to Animals


 It was discovered yesterday that IS head of sheep had been locked in va cant house without food or water al the Elliott fruit farm and had died.
 Chloroformed and Robbed According to information received here tv,day Miss Nora Jones, who was the guest of friends here recently, was chloro- formed and robbed at Fayette. A diamond ring and some money was taken.
 Labor Badly Needed
 More than 100 men will be employed in the construction of the Gadsden, Belle yue and Lookout Mountain railroad just as soon as they can be secured.
 Boy Missing
 Will Tompkins, prominent farmer or near Boaz, was in Gadsden yesterday searching for his 1S-year-old son, who left home mysteriously a few days ago.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-18
Local Data

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-18

Farmers are feeling little l.ue over the condition of cotton which has been going backward for some time. Worms are showing up and stripping numerous nelds No effort is making to kill the worms as the weevil and the drouth got the top crop.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-18

One of the oldest citizens here, MT. H. NJ. Cafferty died last night and was buried today at Jaynes chapel church.
 He was so odd years old. and had been g highly respected citizen of this com munity for 40 years. His wife died only 3 few months ago.
Albuquerque evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1911-1914, 1912-08-26

rule, and authorizes the income. in
hcritanCc franchise and IA tax on oil,
gas. coal ana other minerals pro-
duccd IN the state.
Corporations provides for the
regulation OF corporations and the
sale of personal property.
Liability provides for G.e placing
~ double liability upon bank
stockholders. ana for the state in
spoction Ut private banks,
State printing provides Tor the
building at q state printeTy
Eligibility OF women 20 offices
provides that women may hold post
tions In state institutions where
women or children are cared for.
Ciyn scryice-w would place all APP
polntivc state officials under civil
service,
Advertising would give the state
power 20 regulate bin board advcr-
Using.
! Constitutional would
provide for the placing at proposed
amendment to tine constitution upon
separate ballots without party dosig-
nation.
/ Schcdule--provides that all amend
mcnis ratified az the special election
on September 3, 20 into effect on
January 1, with the exception Of the
initiative and referendum.
Albuquerque evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1911-1914, 1912-08-26
PLANS FOR NEW DEPOT
AT SILVER CITY MADE
BY SANTA FE COMPANY
Especial corrssssadssss 90 the usssIsI

Especial cOFrssBsadsaes 90 TIE usssIeI
Silver city, ~ NJ Aug. "a
Plans Tor new Santa Ne station have
been drawn ana the appropriation In.
cluded IN this years budget BY tho
company, according To announcement
made az the regular meeting of the
silver City business Mems associa-
ton. General Manager Fred G. Fox,
however, Il was stated, told the sill
yer city committee that Il would bo
folly for the company TO erect a fine
building on q site which was flooded
every once In q while By water COM
ing down one of the city's streets,
which left their property covered
deeply with mud and sand after every
storm, Nothing could be done In the
way OF depot until the city looked
after the Hood water
As the first step IA the question
from the city's standpoint was 20 get
the ground on which 60 put a stree.
and rume large enough 70 carry this
water. President Lamb appointed
Messrs Frank y. Jones and w. D..
Murray az "a committee 10 see w ~.
NewComh. The latter proved 20 be
heartily In sympathy with the citys
hfHllt 10 h'NHit iHlh MUM HfNoNh lh-
provement ana az once consented 10
deed the Santa lie the fifty feet OF
land, which will bring the Santa FEES
property up 90 Billiard street and In
a large measure solve the entire diff
fiCulty. Mr.. Newcomb asks no con-
sideration for this property outside Of
having h ana the adjoining piece
carefully surveyed by the companys
engineer. Judge Newcomers goner-
Gus action was heartily endorsed at
the meeting
The secretary was instructed 10
! communicate with General Superin-
tondent Fox and ask that his engi-
noer be sent on as soon as possible.
I Il b expected that all difficulties In
| the way Of a new station building
for silver city will be overcome very
shorty.
] silver City's advertising campaign
Albuquerque evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1911-1914, 1912-08-26
WOman's Suffrage, Initiative
and Referendum, Good
Roads, Minimum Wages Are
Among Proposals Submit
ted.
NIGHTLY MEETINGS HELD
TO EDUCATE THE VOTERS
Changes Deal With Variety
Of Problems from Regula.
ton Of Bill Boards to
Change in Judiciary System
Ry EvrsIaE nsra,a a. p. Leased wire,

Columbus. Aug &c woman's suf-
rage. the initiative ana referendum.
good roads taxation. the minimum
I wage. ana a change In the judicial
system. arc among the things that
hat" been Incorporated IN proposed
amendments 90 Ohio's constitution
aud which viii boz voted upon by tho
people of the state ~ special cleo
ton un september o.
The fury-onc amendments which
VIII boz presented Tor ratification.
deal with o. variety of problems from
th" regulation of bin board adyertis-
ing Co municipal home rule. and were
framed hy constitutional conven-
ton. which worked six months a., an
cNpens" of more than 100000.
Ohios present constitution was
framed he 1852 In the winter of 1873
a constitutional convention was
held. but .ts work was rejected at the
polls
Nightly meetings arc being held
over the state rs ministers, profess
surs. lawyers. business men and
politicians. who are debating the eff
tocss which the various proposals
would have upon the welfare of the
state
The Initiative and referendum pro-
posaL MS adopted by the constitution
al convention. will 20 into effect on
october ] of this year n ratified.
while the other proposals would not
Doe effective until January
The proposed initiative and refer
cuduPi provided for tho direct militia
tive upon petition of 10 per cent ~
the states voters ON amendments 10
the constitution and the indirect int
tlntive upon legislative questions
should per cent of the electors
petition thu SECRETARY - state Cor q
law. thr secretary ~ state must re-.
Ter the petition 20 the general assem-
bis lf the legislature should pass tho
law pstltiouod for, % would chen be
come subject Co thc referendum,
which would require the signatures OF
Un additional . per cent of the voters
90 become effective.
u th. general assembly should fail
90 pass she law, or pass Il in amended
form. the original bin and the sub.
stitutc could Dee presented 90 the pco-
pie for referendum vote upon pc
tltion OF an additional per cent Of
the voters.
ANY law passed bv the general as
scmbly could under the proposed
amendment be- voted upon by the
people. upon petition of per cent
Albuquerque evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1911-1914, 1912-08-26
.SOCORRO COUNTYS
ACCOUNTS BADLY
SQUABBLED
Numerous Irregularities ALI
eyed in Report by Former
Assistant Travelling Auditor
to Governor.
Especial Telegram "a Evening Herald

Santa Fc. Is. NJ, Aug. 20 That tho
accounts of number OF county Of
iices In Socorro county are In an al
most hopeless tangle. "a total Of sew
erai thousand dollars being involved
In the alleged irregularities. In set
forth Ion n report on the SocOrro coun-
~ finances by former Assistant TRAY
cling Auditor r J. Guilfoil. who re-
signed that position last spring, The
governor Il Is understood. states that
the report based on Investigations
made several months ago would have
been completed sooner but for the
serious illness OF Mr Gullfoil.
The report consisting OF 81 tyne
written pages, Is accompanied by a
stack of vouchers. bills and other doe
umentary proof Of the findings. and
discovers irregularities In the conduct
of practically every office save that
Of the county treasurer. The report