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The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-11-22
LENGTHY DEBATE ON
 GOMPERS' REPORT
Non-Political Policy Pur- sued By Federation
 Head IndOrsed

Rochester, November 2l.-An important feature of today's session of the Ameri- can Federation of Labor convention was presidents report commenting the non- political policy pursued by President Gompers and other officials, of the fee- eration. The endorsement came after 3 lengthy debate Delegate Max Hayes, a socialist member of the radical wing opposed the committees report on the ground that during the last campaign President Gompers had. through publi- cations of the federation supported the democratic candidate for president, ana that in quoting plans favorable to laboi from various political platforms he had made no quotations from the socialist platform. Several socialist members of the radical group supported Hayes in his contentious.
 Andrew Gallagher, conservative. rep resenting the California state federation of labor then introduced an amendment 10 the commttees report providing that the matter of forming a national labor party should be left to the executive council of the federation, President Com pers declared the amendment out of or der and Delegate Gallagher appealed from the ruling.
 In the vote on the appeal socialist mem- bers of the radical wing voted with mem bers of the conservative wing to sustain the presidents ruling The committee $ recommendation for the continuance of the federation's non-political policy was then put to vote and was approved by a large majority. In this vote the radi- calls. including socialists opposed the com mittee's recommendations and conserva- tives favored the committees view.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-11-22
FLORENCE IS NOW
 PLANNING HOSPITAL
Colored Methodist Church Holds Conference In Florence-0ffi-
 cials Inspect Property

Florence. November (special)- mass meeting has been called to meet at the First Baptist church Monday evening to devise ways and means for fbulding hospital in Florence.
 Dr. F. B. Hardin. who is prime mover in the scheme, said the plan was to enlist the ladies of Florence in a, campaign to collect funds through out the county to erect suitable building. The majority of the county court has pledged themselves to the appropriation of 5000 annually for the partial support of the institution.
 The North Alabama conference of the coored Methodist Episcopal church convened in Florence at 10 o'clock this morning with Bishop J. A Jones of Wiiberforce, Ohio. presiding. and Bishop j. H. Hurd of Africa, associate. The conference sermon was preached by pr. E. W. Williams. presiding elder of the Ensley district, and at the evening ses- sion several addresses of welcome with responses were made. More than 100 preachers responded to the roll call and more are expected. They have been Aprovided with homes among the col Iored people of different denominations Hne conference will continue through out Sunday. appointments being am nounced Sunday evening or Monday morning.
 Sheffield, November 21.z(Special.)-- = Several officials of the Sheffield Steel and Iron company were in Shelf field today on an inspection tour of the company's properties.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-11-22
REBELS CAPTURE
 TOWN OF PALOMAS'
Garrison of Two Hundred Federals Put Up Strong
 Fight

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 Fla Paso. Tex. November 2l.-one hun dred federal troops defending the Mexi- can port of Palomas. on the New Mex leo border. made. determined fight to- day against 300 rebels, and only sur rendered after two distinct engagements, the last of which was fought from heuse to house.
 By employing dynamite bombs the reb- els early in the day entered the town and a cessation of firing led to the be- lief on the American side thak~ Be port had fallen. Bur this afternoon it was learned that the federals stin held their position and were being urged to con tinue by their commander, Col. Fran cisco corella, who, though wounded in the leg. remained on the firing line
 Brisk firing continued for two hours until the government troops, threatened again by hand grenades, were compslled to surrender Aside from one federal captain who early in the day fled to the American side, all the government troops were taken prisoners. with theii rifles. supplies and ammunition
 Major Mcdonald of the Thirteenth Uni. ted States cavalry. sent word that both rebel and federal wounded would be cared for on the American side, but so faI none have taken advantage of the offers Reports give the federal loss as seven killed and 10 wounded, while the rebels lost 14 killed and wounded.
 Rebel success in Palomas creates a peculiar condition With the revolution. ary forces under Gen Inez Salazar now in command opposite Columbus. only :; miles to the east, federals under Gen Trucy Aubert' still retain Juarez, opposite Fl Paso.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-11-22
MUELLER TEST|F|ES
 IN STEEL HEARING
Claims Railroads Favored Steel Corporation in
 Rates

Washington November 2-Testimony in support of alleged discrimination in railroad rates, favorng the United States Steel corporation. was presented today at the hearing in the governments dissolu- ton suit against the corporation. Jean Mueller. expert accountant, formerly with the interstate commerce commission. of fered statistics along this line.
 The direct and cross-examination of Mf. Mueller occupied the entire day. At torneys for the Steel corporation at tackled the testimony as to the cost to the Steel corporation of transporting ore over it's roads from the big ore fields as being too low, owing to the omission of certain items. The witness responded that in each instance it would have been impossible to divide items among the var ious services and furthermore the tables on their face showed the omissions
 Commissioner Conant of the bureau of corporations will testify tomorrow.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-11-22
BRYAN DIMES WITH
 WILLIAM M'C0MBS

Savannah November. 2.-Milliam Jen- nings Bryan and William F. McCombs, chairman of the democratic national com mittee. dined here together today at the home of Pleasant A. Stovall, life long friend of President-elect Woodrow Wil- son.
 Colonel Bryan would neither deny nor affirm that he met MT. McCombs for a conference. He declared that he haa made enough denials recently in regard to rumors concerning the next cabinet.
 MT McCombs was equally non-com- initial in regard to the meeting. Wlth reference to rumors concerning the poa- sibility of his appointment to cabinet office he said:
 ''It would not be modest for men to dis cuss myself in connection with place in the cabinet
 MT. McCombs expects to leave tomor- row night for Atlanta, en route to New York. Colonel and Mrs. Bryan probably will depart for Miami Fla. tomorrow.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-11-22
HOST OF MEN ARE BUILDING LARGE DAM

Montgomery. November 2f.-( (speciaI)- One thousand men are employed by the Alabama Interstate Power company in the construction of the mammoth dam on the coosa river. in Chiffon county, according to the statement of J ?. Van. Derveer. county tax commissioner of Chiffon, who visited Montgomery this week.
 According to MT. VanDerveer. the in1- mensity Of the work which the big power company is performing on the Coosa river can hardly be realized except by those who have seen these operations The dam will be one of the largest in fhe south when completed and will be of sufficient size 10 supply power for sev- eral states
 Mir. VanDeryeer claims that farmers along the Coosa river have received large prices for their land property that orig inally sold at s1 and sl.50 an acre haV- ing been purchased by the power com pany at sl0 and sl5 an acre. The dam will cost in the neighborhood of s2.0oo,0oO
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-11-22
PROVE FULLER BILL
 IS NOT |NvAL|DATED
Court of Appeals Hands Down Many Decisions
 In Montgomery

Montgomery. November 21-(Spe- eial)--An effort to prove that the pro- visions of the Fuller prohibition bill were invalidated by the passage of the Parks and Smith local option bills has proven unsuccessful, as shown by de- eision of the court of apeals this aft ernoon In the case of Jacob J. HaIser vs. the state appealed from the Mobile city court.
 Hauser was convicted by the lower court for selling liquor outside the corporate limits of Mobile. and he ap- pealed 10 the court of apepals on the ground that the Fuller bill was re- pealed to the court of appeals on the and Smith bills. The higher court af- iirmed the lower tribunal.
 Other decisions handed down by the court of appeals this afternoon were as follows:
 Walker. P. J-Annie k Harris vs. ]. '. Free et all from Tuscaloosa coun- ty court: reversed and remanded.
 Mrs. Thomas Ventress vs c. L. Gum. from Etowah circuit court; reversed and rendered. T. A. Hamilton ct al vs. T. M. House. | from Calhoun circuit court affirmed
 Louisville and Nashville Railroad company vs. Mary A. Thomson, from Morgan law and equity court; reversed and remanded. l Pelham, J.-Edgar P. Russell ct al executors, etc, Vs, Richard < Thal- heimer. from Selma city court; reversed and remanded. | ]. O. Hill vs. Southern Railway com pany from Anniston city court; af- | nrmed.
 Southern Railway company vs H. c. Cobb. from Jackson circuit court; af- | frmed.
 Thomas. J.--J M. Black vs. s. W. IIankins, from Lamar circuit court re- versed and remanded. e
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-11-22
COST OF NEW WING
 AT STATE CAPITOL


 Montgomery, November -fSpeeiaI. .)- The state of Alabama spent ssl, ,44s6s for the erection of the new north wing of the capitol which was completed a few mentiis ago. This amount includes the total cost of construction. furnishing and equipment. in addition to number of other smaller items of expense.
 The building itself cost the state s73.- Ss 3S: additions to the contract, $29s7 50 heating plant. s3750: painting and decora- tions, ss75; furniture. $500 In addition to these amounts the architect, Frank Lockwood, received $39ss. 1s.
 The amount Appropriated by the legisla- turo for the construction of the new wing was s100o0o. or as much Of that amount as should be necessary
 While the building was completed sev- erai months ago. the offices on the first hoor were not occupied until last month owing to the fact that the. furnishing for that floor had not been received
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-11-22
.ETTOR WISHES ID
 ADDRESS HE JURY Case and Charge Will Hard ly Be Completed Before
 Late Tomorrow

Salem. Mass, November H.-Distrlct Attorney Henry Attwiil tomorrow VIII make the commonwealths closing afsu- ment to the jury in the trial of Eifor. Gioyannitti and Caruso for the Lopazzo murder in the Lawrence textile stfihe' He will follow w. Scott Peters WnV expeets to close on behalf of GioVanni'tl' unless Ettor, who would like to gay few words to the jury, is permitted to do so. Such an unusual procedure was deemed unlikely tonight.
 The probability of the case going to the jury tomorrow night is remote as the remaining arguments are expected to take most of the day and the charge to the jury. owing to the unusual nature Of the case, will be lengthy and may not be delivered until Saturday.
 Attorney Peters in his argument today for the defense characterized the charges against the accused strike leaders, sittor and Giovannitti, as "the most flimsy and gauzv ever taken into court The chargc that Giovannitti was an accessory before the fact to the killing of the woman, he said was an rage, and he assailed the character of th~I commonwealth's wit nesses bitterly. Moore, the special po- liceman, La Court, and the Bencordo brothers private detectives, who gave the most damaging testimony, he de- scribed, as the scum of the earth, fear full to tell about their own past. The police, he said. nave been setting here banked around the district attorneys ta- bie like vultures. waiting until the time when these men in the prisoners cage by your verdict will be offered up as their victimsp
 The case. Mi Peters said, came to the district attorney as a burden, the creature of a conspiracy m the part of mill owners who rob fshe strikers of their leaders. s
 'I don't say it came crookediy to the district attorney" said MT. Peters, but through desire of representatives of the mill owners to get rid of the strike leaders, hoping when they were in prison, the 25000 poor working men, women and children would return to the mills again their slaves. That's the way this fiimsy creature, the constructive ease, was born"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-11-22
CONFERENCE NOTES

afternoon. conference missions were taken up for discussion. The -laymen re- elected R. r. Lovelady as lay reader. At this meeting a committee was ap- pointed to present dehnite plans for the laymen's work In this conference. This committee which includes Prof. Miller. ]. B. Wadsworth and N W. Roe Will make their report at a meeting of the committee which will be held this aft ernoon at 3:3O o'clock
 There are in the city Of Birmingham approximately 1ooOO Southern Metho- dists.
 pr, Wilbur F. Illicit. dean of the Vanderbilt University. Nashville Tenn l. one of the most prominent out-of-town visitors to the conference. returned 10 his home last night pr. Tilett is ole of the most able men m the Southern Methodist conference. and his address yesterday afternoon at the First Metho- dist church was one of the important features of the conference.
 The alumni society of the Blrmmg- ham college met last evening in the an- ditorium of the Young Mems Christian association building in honor of the members of the society who are at pres ent attending the North Alabapd Methodist conference. The meeting was well attended.
 A resolution indorsing the plan of the board of trustees for endowment of Bir- mingham college and offering support ol the alumni was proposed by President Hugh Locke, and unanimously adopted. Resolutions of renfembranee and appre- cation to Rev Eugene E. Yam. a mis
 sionafy 10 Brazil. who Is a member o | the society of alumni were drafted hA 1 Fletcher Parrish. w. M. Mcdonald an ] Hugh Locke and were unanimously adopted.
 1 All members were urged to be presen on Alumni day during commencement as great preparations are being made fol general get-together good time. An other ball game will be scheduled a on of the features Forney W. Bran don was elected manager of the team NJ A. Dinsmore. umpire and Reed Fletcher sporting editor,
 Mention was made by several speakers at the netting of the departure of Rev ] L. D. Patterson, a member of the alumni as a missionary to China. Regrets were expressed at having to lose him iron the active membership of the alumni 9 Birmingham college
 The following were in attendance a the meeting. E.. r, Self Birmingham
 A. G. Esstinger. Birmingham; c. NJ Davenport, Garbop Hill B. F. Miller Merrimac s. l.. Brickett Haleyville; J
 M. Malone Jr, Birmingham College | D. C. McNutt, Piedmont: l.. D. Tothe row Fort Payne; T. L. Mcdonald Stey enson; Fletcher Parrish, Sylacauga; w G. Gaston. Bridgeport w. M McDon aid, Trinity; Charles E. Rice. Birming
 ham: o. R. Burns Birmingham; G. r Cooper Birmingham; w. M Woodall
 Birmingham, J. J. Sandlin, Ethelvlle Forney M Brandon, Birmingham; R. NJ Howell, Vanderbilt University; Hugl Locke, Birmingham; Fred s. Fletcher l Birmingham; J. E. Eberhart, Birming l ham; and NJ A. Dinsmore, Birmingham
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-11-22
INSPECTS ROADS OF
 FOUR COUNTIES

Montgomery November 21-(spe- eial. )--State Highway Engineer w. s. Keller has just returned from an in spection trip through the cepntfes of Bullock, Russell, Lee and Tailapoosa, where he examined the state aid work that is going on in those counties
 In Russell county state aid appro- priationf lis being used in the construc- ton of a, bridge. In the other three counties roads are under construction
 Engineer Keller reports that the work in those counties is progressing nicely and expressed himself as having been pleased with his trip.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-11-22
ELECT PRESIDENT
 BY POPULAR VOTE

Washington, November 21.--Senator Works of California will introduce resolution when Conrgess reconvenes for the amendment of the constitution providing for the election of President and vice president by direct vote of the people. The senator will urge in support of the measure that in addi- tion to its directness. 1t would have an advantage over the present method in that it would avoid the possibility of a presidential election by the House or a vice presidential election by tho Senate
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-11-22
TERMS VERDICT AN
 OUTRAGE UPON LAW

Dublin, Ga, November 2l.-~"An outrage upon law and a travesty upon justice, was the way Judge Hawkins of the Laur- ems superior court characterized the yer dict of voluntary manslaughter'' re- turned today by the jury in the trial oi Steve Thompson. charged with the mur- der of Mrs. Ella Doston and her son, John Deem.
 In imposing sentence of 20 years im- priscnment. Judge Hawkins declared that the jurors had been influenced by sym pathy for Thompsons family.
 In an altereation at the Doston home last April Thompson shot and killed Mrs. Doston and her son and seriously wounded another son.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-11-22
STATE SCORES IN
 THE SNEED TRIAL

Fort Worth Tex, November 2l.-The state scored twice today in the second trial of J. Beall Sneed, charged with the murder of Captain A. c. Boyce here Jan uary 13. once when the defense was pre- vented from getting before the jury ques- tions which the prosecutor considered ob- iectlonabe and again when it prevented admission of testimony concerning alleged remarks by Captain Boyce relating to Mrs Sneed, the remarks the state con tended had not been repeated to the de- fendant and could not have influenced him in the commission of the crime. The state also stopped testimony calculated to prove conspiracy against Sneed. lt is probable the taking of testimony will be completed Saturday and arguments be begun Monday
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-11-22
News of Ensley

Bessemer. November 2l- Special )--The Bessemer lodge No. 721 Benevolent and Protective Order of, Elks will hold the an- noon. December l, al the Elks hall on Nineteenth street. between Second and Third avenues. A committee composed of Clip Hocutt, chairman, Judge j. c. B. Gwin and E. II. Lopez are in charge of the programme. which promises to be the best ever presented
 In a few days the Birmingham Rail way, Light and Power company will break ground for an electric car line to be built from Brighton to the fur naees of the Woodward Iron company at Woodward. Brighton has a population of nearly 20OO inhabitants and is thriving little town.
 The meeting of the Brighton city coun- cile, which was to have met last night, was postponed until next Wednesday night, when the matter of the new storm sewer will be taken up and dis cussed.
 On Tuesday evening, November 26 the ''baby opera will be given at the higl school auditorium for the benefit of Trin ity Episcopal church. Children of all ages are included in the cast and the en. tertainment is quite novel and promises to be one of the best amateur per formanees ever given in this city About 100 children will appear on the stage daintily dressed as Dutch babies. French dolls cupids and various flowers, birds in their nests and rose centers being represented by the little ones.
 The North Alabama Colored confer enee of the Methodist Episcopal church. south, convened in Bessemer at the Zion church yesterday and was' opened at 10 o'clock this morning with Bishop J. w. Alstork of Montgomery presiding.
 Mrs. M. C. Williams, who left today to join MT. Williams in the north, where they will reside in the future, was com plimented with a farewell dinner last evening by Mrs. R. w. Simpson at her attractive home on Berkley avenue.
 On Wednesday night. November 27, the Library association will give benefit performance at the Grand theatre. A speclal programme, which promises Co be one of the best ever rendered, will be given. number of prominent local musicians taking part.
 On Sunday night the Rev. ". E Nor ris, who has served as presiding elder of the Huntsville district for the past four years, and former pastor of the Bessemer church. will preach at the high school auditorium.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-11-22
LAND SHOW OPENS
 IN CHICAGO TO-DAY

Chicago. November 21s--t tSpecial.)- Homeseeking win be made easy when the United states land show, pan orama of America. opens tomorrow at the Coliseum. Every section Of the country has brought the yield of it's land to the people and the United States will be spread out as IF on | bargain counter. As
 Thousands who have heard the call of the soil arc Hooking ipto Chicago to determine whether to settle on farm land In Montana or raise oranges in California. Tons of fruit have arrived for free distributioP and the streets are thronged with farmers,f cowboys. In- dians and railroad men. It Is said the exposition will result in many people flocking to lands in the newly devel- oped regions of America.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-11-22
.DYNAM|TER BEFORE MUNICIPAL COURT

Los Angeles. November 2l.-Carl Riedel- pacA who invaded central police station Tuesday with an internal machine. was arraigned in the municipal court today and charged with & violation of the law which prohibits the placing of dynamite in any place where human beings con- gregate. with malicious purpose to kill or naiin. From one year to life imprison- ment is the penalty prescribed.
 The arraignment was the result of q decision today on the part of the authors ties that none of the state hospitals for the insane has sufficient safeguards against the escape of homicidal lunaties.
 The preliminary hearing was set for next Monday
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-11-22
MITCHELL PLACED
 IN JAIL AT SELMA

Selma, November 21.-(Speeial)z-S ing from many gunshot wonnds the negro. Tom Mitchell. who was wanted by the authorities Of Dallas county for the mur- der of his wife and mother-in-law. was brought to Selma from I-owndes county Thursday morning and lodged in the county jail. The grand jury of the cir- cult court of Dallas county. which Is now in session, has returned indictments agains the negro for the two murders and there is little doubt but he will be tried during the present session of the court
 At the home of the parents of the bride in Gastonburg Wednesday morning Miss Annie Cooper of that .place and Henry B. Plant of this city were married, After the ceremony the couple left for New Orleans on their wedding journey.