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The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-02

among the southern delegates. but there will be no such black spot in Vir- ginia.@
 sneaking for the Florida delegation rIr Chubb said:
 There is not a rotten core to be found. It is not question of dislike for Colonel Roosevelt. but one of per sonal honor and integrity. They come first"
 If was said at the White House that both President Taft and secretary Hilles had communicated by long dis- tance telephone with many other south ern republican leaders and are com vinced Mr. Taft has little to fear from inc report that his instructed or pledged delegates are not to be trusted.
 London. June 1.--Passengers on the Nauretania, which sailed from Liverpool TOT New York today, included former senator Nelson w Aldrich of Rhode Island and John Hays Hammond. MT. Hammond said:
 T am returning to jump into the po- litical sea for President Taft.
 Mir. Aldrich said:
 q shall be the happiest man in America. because shall not have any part in the presidential sea-
 New Brunswick, N. J.. June l.-7lt ae- veloped today that President Taft may possibly get the two district delegates from the Third congressional district or New Jersey as the primary vote in that district is so close that recount may pc necessary Roosevelt carried the district on the preferential vote by at least ooo, the vote for Roosevelt delegates was con s.derablv behind the preferential vote and the official figures made their appearance slowly. The result may not be known for several days.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-02
Resolution to Postpone In- auguration Causes Tangle
THE DAY IN CONGRESS
Pujo Will Force National Bank to Answer Questions-House Con- siders Senate Amendment to
 the Metal Tariff Bill
THE DAY IN CONGRESS.

Senate.
 Met at noon; legislative. executive and judicial appropriation bill retaining the commerce court which the House voted to abolish reported by appropria- tions committee.
 Miscellaneous business taken up.
 Adjourned at 5.20 D. m. until noon Monday.
 House.
 Met at II q. m.
 Representative Underwood reintrodnced cotton tariff revision bill passed at extra oranary session.
 Long debate on Henry resolution 10 change inauguration
 Debate starts on District of Columbia legislation.
 Adjourned at D. m. until Il a. m. tomorrow
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-02
Rhode Island Figures

Providence, R. L, June 1.--Complete revised returns from the first demo- cratic presidential primary in Rhode Island show that Speaker Champ Clark, candidate for the democratic nomira- tion for President, and National Com mitteeman George W. Green, candidate for reelection, have been victorious.
 Speaker Clark received 4o17 votes to 1883 for Governor Wilson and 728 for Governor Harmon.
 Committeeman Green boiled 522i votes against 4991 for Congressman George F. o'Shaughnessy. The 10 dele gates to the Baltimore convention will support Speaker Clark on at least one ballot taken
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-02
Reintroduces Cotton Bill

Washington, June Representative 10. w Underwood, at the direction of democratic members of the ways and means committee, today reintroduced the cotton tariff revision bill which was passed by the House and Senate at the extraordinary session ol Congress and subsequently vetoed by President Taft.
 The democrats claimed she bill would reduce the average ad valorem cotton duties to 27.06 per cent as against an ad valorem of 47t5 per cent In 1911 and 4S.12 in 1910
 The ways and means committee will report the bill favorably to the House early next week. The democrats esti- mate that the revenues from the bill during the first year of It's operation would be about s10,50O,000 compared with $13,OoO,00o in 1910 and s12.30o,000 in 1911. In it's behalf they claim the cost of cotton clothes to the consum- mers would be reduced ty $S0,000,000.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-02
Expenses Cut Down

courts rehabilitation was provided for in the legislative, executive and judicial ap- propriation bill reported to the Senate to- day by the appropriations committee. The committee eliminated the expense allow ance of s1500 to each judge and likewise dropped the provision for travelling ex- penses in view of the fact that the court is permanently located in this city.
 The total appropriation for the court is cut from s9i,5o0 to s62,0o0. The Senate committee likewise struck out the House provision to reduce the number of inter- nal revenue collection districts to 62 The number of circuit judges was reduced to %
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-02
PETITION FILED TO HAVE LEHMAN
 DURR COMPANY DISINTEGRATED

was incorporated in Montgomery coun- ty June 3, 1891. after being in busi- ness several years as private firm. Real estate in many Alabama counties is owned by the corporation and the bill asks that the court order the sale of lands located in Butler, Colbert, Calhoun. Clay, Macon and Cleburne counties and several lots in the town of Greenville. Fourteen hundred acres are located in Clay county, while the corporation has 124o acres In cleburne county.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-02

Juarez, Mex, June 1.-Disaffection among the soldiers of General orozco today further increased the alarm Of residents of Chihuahua and scores of them fled to the American border on Mexican Northwestern train Fearing disturbances among his men, General Orozco today ordered all saloons in Chihuahua closed. There are 1900 rebels in Chihuahua and mutiny Is believed to be in prospect.
 The city and surrounding towns which may bear the brunt of any fed eral attack. are rapidly being depop- ulated American and foreign residents who arrived tonight described the sit- uation In Chihuahua as one of extreme tension, which may break forth into rioting
 Most of the Mexican families in Chi hnahua are preparing to leave
 Washington, June 1.-suspense as to the outcome of the struggle between the fed
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-02
Senate May Reverse House

Washington, June 1.-The two bat tleships eliminated from the naval ap- propriation Dill in the House may be restored to the bill in the Senate. The committee on naval affairs is prepared to support the plan. Consideration of the bill was began in the Senate com mittee today. The committee tenta- lively adopted several amendments tu the House bill. among them substi- tute provision for the House medical reserve provision.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-02
Brown Claims Ohio

Columbus. O. June l.-Chairman w. r. Brown of the republican state central committee. and manager of the Roosevelt campaign in Ohio. tonight declared the Roosevelt forces will control the repub- lican state convention next week with 20 of the 754 delegates, and will name Ohos six delegates at large to the na- tional convertion
 This claim was made after the results of republican, conventions held today in seven counties. the last to select their deIeyates to the state convention. had been received. The seven county conven- ticnS voted to send B delegates pledged to Taft, 15 for Roosevelt an1 II unin- strrcted delegates to the state conven- ton.
 Both the Taft and the Roosevelt fac tions have practically decided upon the perse mel of their choice for delegates al large.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-02
Argentine Wins Gun

London. June 1.-The contest for the Whitney polo cup this year has resulted in a victory for the Argentine polo team. The South American poloists at Hurting- ham today defeated the Eton team in the final for the cup by a score of T to il goals. The Eton team is being trained by. the Duke of Westminster and ,wfs. try to recover the American cup in 1918.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-02
Reclamation Bill Introduced

Washington, June 1.--Reclamation of all the swamp and overflowed land in the United States is requested in pc tition presented to Congress today hS Senator Fletcher of Florida. president of the Southern Commercial congress which. at it's recent convention. adopt ed a resolution asking that such pe- tition be made to Congress.
 A complete survey of all swamp ane
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-02
Consider Senate Amendment

Washington, June 1.-Democrats of the House ways and means committee this morning considered the Senates amend ment to the metal tariff bill to repeal the Canadian reciprocity act and while they took no action, the opinion was left that the House would stand by Canadian reci- procity agreement and disagree.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-02
Underwood on Firth Ballot

Washington. June 1.-(Special)- Senator Bankhead said tonight: Underwood will have over 100 votes on the first ballot: he is certain to get six from Tennessee and F from Virginia You may quote Senators Swanson and Martin of Virginia as saying that Wilson will not get but six and one-half votes from the Vir- ginia delegation.
 After the third or fourth ballot continued Senator Bankhead New ! York and New England will flock to Underwood and he will be nom mated on the fifth or sixth ballot
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-02
Birmingham Contribution
 To Flood Sufferers

New Orleans. June 1.-Among the contributions received today by the local relief committee to be used in caring for those rendered homeless by the Mississippi river flood was one from the citizens of Birmins- ham amounting to s2ei0.23. Other subscriptions for smaller amounts were received from I-aGrange. Ga. Miami and Madison. Fla.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-02
No Action on Resolution

Washington, June 1.--The proposition to change the inauguration day from March 10 the last Thursday in April, advanced by Representative Henry Of Texas, caused considerable trouble and consumed six hours of time in the House today. At the conclusion of confused debate that end ed in a parliamentary tangle, the II aHs adjourned, leaving the Henry res lst.aus which provides for cor aaaa#t amendment, still under cons'a saf.en
 The amendment would slsa as fha aats for the eonvening of Ge sHe ond Tuesday of Jar m e@ sa A. thoungh but few Afra f tfH He#H= were on the floor l. a ageEsihs lution was spir'fe Wifs fsslleH and Represe. sa.IfH U Hsa5 democrat, scefifIt tH. ls a ssfl 4eH fHa sumed P q H/4aa ssf 5sHath ,l calls
 /lja Emphatic
 saaa Ia Iae t.. 4an Pujo of ttt sHeat /aaH#5a sN .gating the so- ilHa /us f written Robert a ft Ir ehe Fidelity Trust et.tta /ag aA I N. Y. that the com h3 %1 WH M compel the trust com f 4 f6 to the committees in- / 5aaa dent Eryer had refused. giv- /ia aa,s other reasons states rights
 .lot regard you as the sole eus-
 of the doctrine of states rights,
 4e Chairman Pujo.
 l'he committee will call on the trust company to reply to its questions.
 Buffalo, N. Y, June L-R. l.. Eryer, president of the Fidelity Trust company of Buffalo, stated this morning he had not received the last letter ef Chairman Pujo of the House committee investigat- ing the so-called money trust. He de- clined to state what position the company would take in the matter of responding 4- 4l.a lt4.. ....
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-02

Montgomery. June 1.-lspeeiai1-T Declaring that minority stockholders had refused to agree to dissolution of the corporation. shareholders Of the Lehman Durr company, capitalized al S200, 900 and for many years one or the largest cotton companies In the south, have filed petition in the equlty division of the city court, asking that the company be legally disintegrated
 The suit was filed in the equity di- vision saturday morning. The company
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-02

overflowed land to be followed by g plan for draining each individual proi- ect Is asked for. There are more than se.000.000 acres of such land, 1t is estimated. in the United States.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-02

IA DIEs-slcoo reward: l posiiireiy guarantee m, ... sf surcessfn ''AIonthls remedy safely relieves eone of ienrfst. most obsilnnie abnormal asts t tnrec five days: harm. rain of interference e,h work: mali q 50. 'oiibie strength s2oo De- q C. southingtou Kcmedy Gu. kansss Giiy. Aa
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-02

pressed this morning by the proprie- tors of the two pool rooms which were damaged by explosions during the night as to any reason For the outrage. Pro prletors of gambling resorts and sport Ing men generally failed to remember any instances of lack of harmony thai would lead to a disastrous pool room war.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-02

Washing gton.-The interstate com merce commission laid down the prin- ciple today in the case of the Central Commercial company of Chicago vs. the Gulf and Ship Island and other rail- roads that empty privately owned cars while remaining on privately owned tracks and not placed for loading by the carrier are not subject to demur- rage charges.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-02

Washin gton.-A1though reluctant to discuss details of the negotiations for the $50.0oo.o0o loan by Representatives of six powers to China, in advance of a conclusion, state d-parrment officials to-day admitted that there were indica- ticns that the hitch that had been ex- rs rienced owing to objections advanced by Russia and Japan was about to be overcome.
 San Francisco.-Mystifica was ex-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-02

Washington - Navigation s experts, both those in the government. service and in private enterprise, will appear before the Senate sub-committee5 op commerce next week to recomme nd and discuss proposed changes in the naviga- vion laws with a view to preventing disasters at sea. Senator smith of Michigan, chairman of the sub commit tee. is the author of the bill under consideration, and hopes to have it enacted4at this session
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-02

Harrisburg.-The tenth biennial conven- tion of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers came to an end today after having been in session for 24 days. One Of the important things done by the con- vention was the establishment of volun- tary pension system with a sliding scale of assessments and benefits according to age.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-02

Henderson, Ky.-Two tobacco beds belonging to Jesse M. Bas' this county were denuded soHs Friday night, such plants as ene enough to set out having away, while the rest V Footprints of variou sek 3 numbers participate fhia instance of scrap ftis ea aate year.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-02

Dubuque, Ia.-The war department is assembling near Dubuque it's accoutre- ment for a new regimental formation experiment, which will be tried in a few days. More than 2000 soldiers from various forts in the middle west will take part In the march which will be to Sparta, Wis. Automobiles will supplant mules.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-02

Washing gton--Some of the democratic members of the committee on appro- priations are strenuously insisting upon the elimination of the s25.o00 allowance for the Presidents travelling expenses from the sundry civil appropriation bill 10 be reported next week. The sub committee in charge of that measure flvors cutting 1t out. The full com n'ittee will vote on the bin next Mon- day, and later it will be the vehicle of a lively fight in the House.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-02

Washington, June 1.-Suspense as to tn outcome of the struggle between the fed
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-02

hington.-President Taft played his second game of golf of this year on the Chevy Chase links today. It was the first opportunity MT Taft has had to Indulge in his favorite sport since he began his active speech making campaign for renomination several weeks ago.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-02

Pelham, Ga.-Dug Lewis shot and in- stantiy killed Jasper Gloster with q shotgun today near the Leads home, seven miles from here. The. men had quarrel yesterday afternoon. Lewis was arrested
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-02

La Washin gton.-The readiustment of ff-r'7.. -., -.- -fresh ae..tsa and pacf.- ing house products from Wichita Ok lahoma City and Fort Worth to destin-l ations in other states was ordered to- day by the interstate commerce com
 mission It has approved schedule
 of rates.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-02

Washlngton.-Com paid in con- neetion with goods purchased abroad are not dutiahe The United States customs court of appeals so decided this important question today against the government. The issue was decided on an importation of cotton and worsted from England An agent of the importer was paid com mission of 21a per cent in connection with the purchase.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-02
iirt. ys New

sl.l Ja86 ter hearing that aHa5 salaHe Foe evelt's statement re-
 fae tests of Illinois and Ha against the distribution
 the republican national .ol. Harry s. New, chairman committee on arrangements,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-02

Lrud41 C national executive coun~ -l ei ib transport Workers Federation 1sf tt a meeting this morning that
 should be no national strike pend- ia, the result of the meeting summoned sy the government for June to deal with the proposal for joint coneiliation board.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-02

Mirbisan .1t.l..s- and.-Pouring laqel- ful of molten metal down the back of a fellow foundry worker, was the method taken today by Joseph Hyran to settle an old grudge. The victim. Nepham Sam, may die of his injuries. He was picked up unconscious and was taken to a hospital Hyran was ar rest ted a
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-02

Columbus, O.-Governor Harmon through his campaign treasurer John W. Devan- ney this morning filed a sworn statement with the secretary of state. which shows that the Harmon campaign for presiden- tial preference in the-recent primary cost s4946.46 in. money. The governor himself contributed $35S6 46 to the fund
Williams news., 1912-03-09

Gov. HUNT, last week, appointed Edgar A. Brown and George Bab- bitt, both of Flagstaff, as mem mbers of the board of education of the Northern Arizona Normal. The old board, F. w. Perkins and E. H. Sliker, had rendered their lesigna- tioDs to the governor. In addition to the two gentlemen named, c. O. Case, recently elected superintend. ent of public instruction for the state, is member of the board.
Williams news., 1912-03-09
The New State Seal

The background consists of a range of mountains, with the sun rising between the peaks, and at the right side of the range of noun tains there is a storage reservoir and a dam, below which in the middle distance are irrigated fields and orchards reaching into the fore ground, at the right of which are cattle grazing. To the left in the middle distance on mountain side is a quartz mill in front of which and in the foreground is a miner standing with pick and shovel. Above this device is the motto: ':.Ditas .Deus" and in circular band surrounding the whole device is inscribed: "Great Seal of the State of Arizona," with the year 1912, the year of admission.
Williams news., 1912-03-09
Repels Attack of Death

Five years ago two doctors told me I had only two years to live.' This startling statement was made by Stillman Green, Malachite, Col. They told me I would die of con sumption. It was up to me then to try the best lung medicine and I began to use Dr. Kings New Dis covery. It is we'll I did, for today I am working and believe I owe my life to this great throat and lung cure that has cheated the grsve of another victim" It's folly to suf- fer with coughs, colds or other throat and lung troubles now. Take the cure that's safest. Price Soc and $1. Trial bottles free at all druggists.
Williams news., 1912-03-09
Dr. Godfrey's Report

Figures secured by pr. E. s. God frey. supt. of public health, shows that during the year 1911 there were 679 cases of courageous dis ease reported to his office, of which 376 were in the following named towns: Bisbee 5. Douglas IS, Flag staff 43, Globe 28, Mesa City IA, Nogales 1. Phoenix 216, Prescott 6, Tempe 6, Tucson 3l, Williams 2, Yuma 8. The other 3O3 cases were in the various counties outside the towns named above and on the In dian reservations. Coconino and Santa Cruz reporting no cases out side of Flagstaff and Nogales re- spectiveIy, and Pinal county re- porting no cases of contagious dis ease anywhere in the county.
Williams news., 1912-03-09
Call for Bids

Proposals will be received at the office of F. w. Smith, Clerk of the Board of Trustees of School District No. ?, Williams, Ari- zona, until Wednesday, the 18th day of March, 1912, at the hour of 12 o'clock noon of said day, to fur nish the umbing and heating plant as called for in the plans and specifications for the new school building to be erected for said Dis trict. and which plans and specifi. cations are now on file in tha office of the Clerk. Contract will be let to the lowest and best bidder who will furnish builders bond for the faithful performance of his duty, and who deposits with his bid a certified check for ten per cent of the bid.
 The Board reserves the right to reject any or all bids.
 Dated at Williams. Arizona, this second day of March, 1912.
 F. w. SMITH, Clerk, Board of Trustees of School
 Dist No. 2, Coconino County Williams, Arizona.
Williams news., 1912-03-09
Maine Items

Maine, Ariz, Feb. 29, 1912.
 M. K. Maynard, wife and son, ci Horace, N. M., were Maine visitors Monday.
 Mrs. B. F. Maloy, of Bakersfield Cal, visited for a few days this week with her daughter. Mrs. Jas Morehead.
 George Mccormick returned Mon. day last with nice bunch of COWS from the Del Rio country.
 Mrs. Luke O'Brien was a Flag. staff visitor Wednesday.
 Mir. Moore. the new roadmastel who relieved Charles Johnson, made trip over the division one day this week.
 MT. Mabys, with his bridge gang who were located at Maine for a week, left for Ash Fork Monday They expect to return to Maine in few days.
Williams news., 1912-03-09

THE Phoenix Gazette, long suffer ing from democratitis, last Satur- day, made the announcement that "henceforth and hereafter the Ga zette shall be democratic paper" {" It has forsaken the Luxurious path of the classes" and in future will be found camping around the red fire of the masses. "Say Jeff; my wife just won't take me back, and we gotter get up scheme to raise some dough-"
Williams news., 1912-03-09
Call for Bids

Proposals will be received at the office of F. w. Smith, Clerk of the Board of Trustees of School District No. 2, Williams, Arizona, until Wednesday, the 18th day of March, 1912, at the hour of 12 o'clock noon rof said day, to construct a brick and concrete school building for said District according to the plans and specifications now on file in the office of the Clerk.
 Contract will be let to the lowest and best bidder who will furnish a builders bond for the faithful per formance of his duty, and who de- posits with his bid certified check for ten per cent of the bid, and who will take warrants of the said Dis trict for any balance of the con- tract price beyond the building funds now on hand to the credit of said District. Said warrants to bear the legal rate of interest until paid, and to be paid when sufficient funds have been collected from the usual sources to meet the same.
 The Board reserves the right to reject any or all bids.
 Dated at Williams, Arizona, this second day of March, 1912. F. w. SMITH, Clerk. Board of Trustees of School Dist. No. 2, Coconino County, Williams, Arizona.
Williams news., 1912-03-09
HERE is a story about a printer.

HERE ls a story about printer publisher that has wide circulation. He wrote editorially: "The business man of this town who is in the habit of hugging his typewriter had better quit or we will publish his name" The next day thirty seven business men called at the office, paid up their subscriptions, left be hind them thirty-seven columns of advertising, and told the editor not to pay any attention to such fool ish stories.
Williams news., 1912-03-09

THOSE charges in Washington on fle against the confirmation of Richard Sloan to be federal judge, if made by the people of Arizona at large. would be against Gov. Sloan more than against Judge Sloan. Sloan assays very high in judicial temperament and disgracefully low in gubernatorial temperament.- Prescott Courier.