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The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1907-1917, 1912-01-25
The CuPetOn Nurseries.
AUSTELL, GEORGIA.

have large stock of Apple, Pear,
reach Cherry, Plum, Ounce, Pecan,
English & Black Walnut Chestnut.
Hicks Everbearing Mulberry, Grape
vines, Shade and Ornamental Trees.
Plants & Shrubs that 1 don't care to
carry over another year and will make
a great reduction in prices in order to
sell this all out before spring is over.
Especially fine assortment Of Apple
and Peach June Buds and Year old.
to offer to commercial planters
The price of cotton is down but 1 am
willing to keep my tree prices in line
with the price of cotton.
I grow large quantities of Cabbage
Plants at $1.25 per thousand
trawberry Plants at $3.50 per 1000.
Potato slips, pepper, tomato plants
priced upon application. Don't delay
but place your order at once while
stock is full.
JAMES CURETON, Proprietor,
"Dept. So"
AusteIl, Ga.
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National House HOW1S Over

cases, it is TO take care of nv own
business and not the public's bust
ness, and l ought to pay the expen-
ses out of my own pocket. -
Representative Humphrey, of the
State of Washington, got the floor
and made lively attack on the Penn
sylvanian, accusing him of trying to
be patriotic at the expense of some
body else and declaring his motion
to reduce the mileage rate was bum
combe.
Representative Burns, of South
Carolina, offered an amendment to
ne Palmer motion, cutting the mile
age down to cents a mile, and Rep
resentative Shirley, Of Kentucky.
offered an alternative proposition
that members be paid just what it
cost them from travelling expenses,
their accounts to be certified to the
clerk of the House.
Mr.. Palmer opposed both the
amendments to his motion when he
got the floor again, and went on to
recount the pledges of the Democrats
to the country of strict economy in
expenses, and told what had already
been accomplished in the way of cut
ting off useless places about the
capitol and the extra months salary
that for years had been paid all
capitol employees at the end of each
session.
1t might be added right here that
while the Democratic House cut off
large number of jobs in the House,
they have in recent months created
a goodly number of new positions;
furthermore, the House, at the close
of the last session, voted, as usual,
to pay the employees an extra months
salary.
Mr.. Palmer concluded by urging
the Democrats to support his motion
and cut off every expenditure that
looked like graft or extravaganza
eff you insist on taking this little
money" he said, money to which
you are not morally entitled, you will
be in no position to criicise any
other officer of the government who
takes money in excess of what he
believes to be fair compensation I"
When the rising vote was taken on
Mr.. Palmer's motion to cut in two
the mileage allowance of senator's, it
was lost by Sc to 1873, while the
similar motion as to the House mile
age was lost by IS to 1879. But when
the bill was completed and reported
from committee of the whole to the
House dozens of members who had
voted against cutting down the mile
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1907-1917, 1912-01-25


H Palmer stirred up a hornets
I'M nest in the House recently by
making a most persistent and
most nearly successful fight ever
made for so per cent. reduction in
the present extravagant mileage
allowance of senators and representa-
lives, which is 20 cents mile.
Items of $4,000 for the mileage
of senators and $154,0OO for the
present session of Congress was car
ried in the urgent deficiency bill
When these items were reached at
the end of the bill, Mr. Palmer
moved that the amounts be cut in
two, thus reducing the mileage rate
from 20 to 10 cents mile. Imme-
diately there was buzz of indignant
dissent from members of both sides
of the House, and it became evident
that the Pennsylvania had taken a
header into hot water. But he
braced himself for the storm he rea-
lied was coming, set his jaws and
proceeded calmly to defend his
motion as best he could despite the
frequent impatient cries of opposi-
ton and demands for an immediate
vote. He declared that the 20 cent
mileage rate now allowed members
under the old law passed at time
when transportation was much higher
than at present, ran from three
to eight times above the actual cost
of travelling.
TO the amount of the excess of
this compensation above the actual
cost to MEMBERS" he said, sit seems
to me that members are taking
money from the public treasury to
which they are not entitled morally,
although in law they are allowed
that sum. 1t is the same in every
mans case, but in my own it hap
pens that get about $103 for every
session in mileage, while it cost me
but $40 80 to come from my home
in Pennsylvania to Washington and
return. I"
At this point Representative Muir
ray, of Massachusetts, asked Mr.. Pal
mer if he didn't make eight or ten
trips a session from Washington to
his home and back again, and, if so,
how he would come out in that event.
II make ten trips and sometimes
more" Mr.. Palmer replied, "and I
come out behind. I spend more
money in travelling expenses than MY
mileage amounts to, but when I go
home during the session, in most
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1907-1917, 1912-01-25

Mr.. Watson expresses himself
clearly in his new book, Tariff Prim-
er. You should read it. Price rs
cents.
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Its Pay

REPRESENTATIVE A. Mitchell
~ Palmer stirred up hornets
EN nest in the House recently by
making a most persistent and
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-08-25
JUDGE FORT TO SPEAK
Will Address the Regular Y. M. c. A.
 Meeting This Afternoon

Judge William F. Fort democratic nominee for senior judge of the criminal court of Jefferson county, will address the mems meeting at the new Y NJ. C. A. building. His subject will be 'Tne Law of Progress
 Judge Fort Is a graduate of Mercer uni versity and the Columbian Law school. Ho won the orators prize and general excel lence medal at Mercer in 1891 In 1896 he won the first debater's prize at the Columbian Law school. He was born in Robeson county, North Carolina, on April &, 1875.
 He practiced law two years in Dallas, Tex, removing to Birmingham in 1900. He was vice chairman and manager of the state democratic campaign in the campaign of 1906. From l9os to 1908 he was private secretary to the governor of Alabama. He was appointed senior judge of the criminal court of Jefferson county February l. 1909, and he is the present democratic nominee for senior judge of the criminal court of Jefferson county.
 A special musical number will be one of the attractions today. Miss Bessie Smith will render vocal solo and the Y. M. c. A. orchestra will render the usual good music
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-08-25
SURVEYORSA AT WORK.
 NEAR Al|CEV|LLE.

Aliceville, August 4.-tSpecial.)- The surveying party of the Illinois Central Railroad company, which has been at work on a line from Birming- ham to Jackson. has arrived in this vicinity and are working west of this place in an esterly direction, passing only short distance from here. There have been, three surveys made, all of which went only few miles from lAliceville, and the third comes even nearer, which the officers of the crew think will be the most economical route, and the route the directors of the company will decide upon, if they really are determined to make this main line.
 There are rumors ahoat that the road will never be built claiming that the A. T & N. will be taken over. None of the crew seem to think there is any founda- ticn to this.
 It Is known that Cochrane intends to throw cold water on this rumor. how ever, and many have ventured the as- sertion that the survey is merely feeer to obtain an estimate of the probable cost, and probably induce Cochrane to sell This. however. is mere speculation, and others claim that the Illinois Central will build the road. and that it will come, as they claim too much money Is Icing spent.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-08-25
PLOT DISCOVERED ID KILL JOHNSON Allege Desire to Head Off Proposed Legisla-
 ton

Washington, August 24.-An alleged scheme to kill Representative Johnson of Kentucky, chairman of the House committee on the District of Columbia, 70 as to head off certain proposed legis- lstion has been disclosed to MT. John son and a sworn statement has put the kentuclJian and his friends on guard.
 "I know all about it." MT. Johnson to- day said but I'd rather not say what interests are back of the idea"
 The affidavit of a Washington man, detailing 8 conversation he heard on a street car in which one of those talk ing said he had been following MT. Johnson for three nights to kill him, is locked up in the office of Speaker Clark. "The story Is absolutely true" Mir. Johnson said.
 Who are the parties?" he was asked.
 q do not care to say now" he re- piled.
 What do you propose to do?"
 Nothing. unless there Is an attempt to execute the threat,n he replied. 'I have all the facts, but l do not want to go into details
 Representative Johnson has been ag- gressive in his advocacy of Legislation affecting the District of Columbia. He is said to have incurred the enmity of many people who interpret his views as hostile to the interests of the city.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-08-25
CALDWELL TO FILL
 CHAIR OF BOTANY

nounced that Prof. Joseph S. Caldwell, Nashville. Tennessee. has been appointed to the chair of botany. For seven years Prof. Caldwell was professor of biology ir Peabody college for teachers at Nash Y file, Tenn. and later was engaged in I Iesearch work under such eminent botan-
 sts as Dr. Coulter Chicago university, Dr. Livingston, Johns Hopkins univer- sity, pr. Jacques Loeb and pr. Macdou- gal. Carnegie institute. He has recently held a fellowship in botany at the Uni versity of Chicago, being engaged in re- starch work. pr. Caldwell is engaged in the publication of several important studies with plants. He is profoundly interested in the economic value of bot ary in connection with agriculture.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-08-25

R. F. Hobson, Sixth district con- gressman and candidate for the Sem ate. is at the Hillmafi. He has just completed a series of speeches in Cal houn county. Inasmuch as Congress adjourned yesterday. the captain will probably remain in Alabama for some time. although he intends to take part in the national campaign.
 w. F. Tebbetts of Mobile, one of the leaders of the new progressive party in Alabama. spent yesterday in Bir- mingham in conference with other leaders of the movement. Major Teb- betts believes that Colonel Roosevelt will poll a creditable vote in this state and that. by all means, he will fol- low Wilson and not left. -
 Edgar l.. Clarkson. an attorney of Tuscaloosa, reached Birmingham yes terday afternoon from New York, where he has been engaged one business. MT Clarkson states that from what he oo- served Wilson will sweep the east. He thinks that the fight is between Roose- welt and wilson and that Taft is elim- mated.
 w. F. Feagin, chief clerk in the of fee of state superintendent of educa- ton. Is registered at the Hillman. MT. Feasin will probably be candidate in the next campaign for superintend- |ent. He states that the schools of Alabama are in excellent condition and that the attendance of the fall will surpass that of any ether season.
 Col A Y. Brooke, state examiner oI
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-08-25
FIRES PARTING SHOT AT COL. ROOSEVELT
Stanley Charges T. R. De- sires Not Legislation to
 Curb Capital

Washington, August 24.-Chairman Stan ley of the House steel trust Investigating committee fired a farewell broadside at former President Roosevelt today in reply to the colonel's charge of the labors of the committee as foolish and futile. MT Stan ley charged that the former President de- sired mo legislation that would curb cap ital or monopoly and that he had failed to take position with reference to the dis solution or control of the harvest lmple- ment trust, or the United States Steel corporation.
 MT Stanley declared the late revela- tions of the relations between Colonel Roosevelt and the Standard oil com pany. should surprise nobody. He in- sisted that for years MT. Roosevelt had kept in touch with wealthy men and "facile unapproachable politicians of the same ilk."
 '"The worst part of it all,' he said, Ifs not that MT. Roosevelt shared the plum der of this lawless monopoly The pelf was collected and spent. That is ancient history.
 The astounding and menacing phase of the situation is not that he once had access to the purse of the Stan dard Oil' company, but that he is now attempting with an audacity character istic of Roosevelt alone, to explain Roosevelt is in a way a thorough pro- gressiye. He is far in advance of his former party associates in his energy and audaeity in the crusade for the licensing of organized lawlessness."
 Entering bitter attack upon the bureau of corporations MT. Stanley declared an investigation had proved 1t to be the crea- tion of the interests The whole infamous thing was incubated in Wall street." he said Mir. Stanley concluding held the great danger of the country in the as- cendancy of Colonel Roosevelt was mot that he was the recipient of dirty money so much as he was the advocate of dan gerous policies
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-08-25
Governor Reticent
CAPTAINS ASHES
 CAST INTO THE SEA

San Francisco, August 24.-Capt. Stephen Castle, known wherever mar iners gather, directed In his will that his body be cremated and that the ashes be carried through the Golden Gate and scattered by the winds. For 30 years Captain Castle had been a pilot and for 35 years had guided deep sea ships across the bar and through the Golden Gate
 Last week the captain died. Friday his son, Kent Castle, carried his ashes aboard the pilot boat California. There were no mourners besides himself in the obsequies and the only attendants were the crew of the California. Beyond the bar at the threshold of the deep the captains ashes were cast.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-08-25
WEST IS CONFIDENT
 OF WILSON VICTORY
Colonel Garber Returns
 From Colorado
IS ONLY ONE DANGER
Democrats Must Not Become Over confident-Say That If Wilson Loses Democratic Party Will
 Cease to Exist

Col Alex M. Garber, former attorney general. has returned from visit to Colorado, where he attended the meet ing of the grand council of the Knights of Pythias.
 'I heard a great many political dis- cussions," stated Colonel Garber "and 1t seemed to be the consensus of opin- ion that Wilson will win a glorious victory this fall
 There is but one source of danger, 1t seems, and that Is that the demo- crats might become over-eonfident.
 "The 'standpatters, from what l could judge, are ready to go to Will son if 1t becomes likely that Roose- welt will have a chance to win. The progressives, on the other hand, be- lieving that the victory will go either to Wilson or Roosevelt, and that in the case of the success of either their principals will be enthroned in power, are apparently satisfied with condi- tions.
 The progressives believe that Will son will win. They state that if the progressive ideas are carried out hy the democrats when they are in power their tenure will be extended. But that if Wilson yields too much to the hood lums of Tammany and the conserva- tives of the south, the democratic party will pass out of existence and that the political rivals of the future will be the progressives and the con- servatives.
 'I found that progressiveism is eX- ceedingly popular in the west and northwest. The people of those sec tions believe that the new ideas mean the preservation of the individuality of the people and were evolved, not by the southerners reared as aristocrats and the customers, surrounded by trusts and capital, but by the west erners, who. by exertion and sheer pluck. builded themselves country be- cause they had to.
 "Wilson will carry Colorado. It seems to be the belief that Roosevelt will get California, although this was disputed by some of the delegates Tafts strength, or that which he pos sesses, seems to be confined exclusive ly to the far and effete east
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-08-25
STEERS CARRY ON
 TERRIBLE ON LEVEE

New Orleans. December 24-The levee at the head of Canal street was con verted into a wild west scene today when four steers, part of a herd that was be- ing loaded onto the steamboat Gem, broke away from their driver. stampeded, in- jured three persons, and caused the po- lice to respond to riot call Two of the steers were captured, but the other two ran amuck through the street until they dropped dead.
 Edward Mayeurs and Joseph Grang who attempted to stop the runaways, and Sarah Boudreaux, a negress, who unintentionally found herself in the path of one of the steers. were those injured Their hurts were painful but not serious.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-08-25
WELL KNOWN ALABAMIANS IN BIRMINGHAM YESTERDAY

public accounts. reached Birmingham last night from Montgomery. He will be in the district for several days v
 William J. Hester. planter of Bol- igee, was registered at the Hillman last night. He reports the crops of the Sixth district in excellent condi- tion.
 Jasper Hutto, member of the edf- torial stan of the Montgomery Adver- tiser. was. a. visitor yesterday
 V. Hugo F'reidman, one of the prom inent residents of Tuscaloosa. Is in Bfr- mfngham.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-08-25
WASHINGTON AND LEE
 ALUMNI TO MEET

The Washington and Lee Alumni as- sociation will meet Tuesday afternoon at 5 o'clock in office of Borden Burr in the Brown Marx building. The meet ing is called for the purpose of award ing a scholarship te a Birmingham boy and all members of the association are urged to attend. T. W. Turner, secre- tary, states that there are about 30 members of the association in the dis trict and a good attendance Is ex- pected.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-08-25
HUDNUT A MEMBER
 OF AUBURN FACULTY

Auburn, August 4.-(SpeciaL )-The college authorities today announced the appointment of pr. Joseph Hudnut as professor in charge of the department Of architecture. The chair at Auburn was the first established in the south and has proven eminently successful Mr Hudnut is a graduate in architec- ture of the University of Michigan and has likewise been trained in the de- partment of architecture at Harvard university and the University of Penn sylvania. He has had extensive experi- ence along architectural lines with tue leading architects, having done much work especially in designing. For two years ho was head or the architectural work in the Detroit Technical insti- ute Mir. Hudnut has arrived and is putting his department in order.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-08-25
THE HOOKWORM

Washington, August 94-Minority Lead CT Mann today took parting thrust at the Senate when Representative Finley requested the passage of a resolution for the printing of several thousand addi- tional copies of an Agricultural Depart nlent bulletin on hookworm. lis the reso- lution a privileged one?' inquired Alr. Mann. Tt is" responded MT. Finley. T knew the hookworm malady was privi- legged if not prevalent in the Senate Mir. Mann remarked Laughter followed. The House authorized the printing of several thousand copies of reports on the Gypsy moth and the cotton worm.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-08-25

Mir. Samuel A. Seal, Route 2, Tread Way, Tenn, writes:
 Tt gives me great pleasure to testify to the great good your medicine, Pe- runa, has done for me in a chronic case of cnfarrh of the stomach.
 T was confined to my bed for some time, and could not sit up. I was gradually growing worse. Seeing how Peruna was recommended for catarrh, I procured some. After taking it a few days I began, to get better I con tinued using it until I was able to go to work on the farm again and now am in very good health.
 T do honestly believe your great medicine, Peruna, saved my life, and ! cheerfully recommend 1t to like suf- ferers."
 SPECIAL NOTICE-Many persons are making. inquiries for the time Peruna. To such would say, this for muia is now put out under the name of KA-TAR-NO, manufactured by KA- TAR-NO Company Columbus, Ohio. Write them and they will be pleased to send you a free booklet
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-08-25
FOUR INSTITUTES
 CONVENE THIS WEEK

Montgomery. August -tSpeciai.) )-Four teachers institutes will be held in the state next week, running from Monday until Friday at noon. The institutes at Marion and Livingston will probably be the most largely attended. inasmuch as the former will have teachers in attend ance from the counties of Perry and Hale, and the latter will be for the counties of Sumter and Greene Other institutes will be held at Tuscaloosa. for Tuscaloosa county; Centreville. for Bibb county. and at Camden for Wilcox county.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-08-25
Weather Conditions

Birmingham. August 24-G p. m.)-The pressure has risen over the southern states during the past "A hours, and fallen over the country west of the Mississippi Fair weather has been general over most of the country. Rains have fallen in Brit ish Columbia. Saskatchewan and Alberta, over the northern portion of the great lakes. and over the gulf states
 It has been hot west of the Mississippi during the past "A hours. Excepting the Pacific coast cities, only two stations, Modena and Durango, reported maximum temperatures less than 90 legrees. East of the Mississippi the weather has been moderate. although temperatures have risen somewhat in all sections. especially in the lake region.
 In the cotton belt. fair weather pre- vailed over most of the interior and rain was general along the coast. Rain fell also at Shreveport and Birmingham.
 Temperatures were rather variable, fall ing in Texas and Louisiana, rising along the Mississippi and the Atlantic coast. and stationary in Alabama and Georgia. Tn Birmingham temperatures were about normal Conditions are favorable for fair weather with slowly rising temperatures in this section Sunday. but local after noon thunder showers may occur.
 Summary of observations made at Uni- ted States weather bureau stations, Aug ust 24:
 Tempturr
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-08-25
MRS. GOBLET STANDS
 VOYAGE VERY WELL

Havre. France. August 24--Mrs. Robert Goelet stood the voyage across the English channel on her yacht, the Nahama. very well In spite of the rough travel. Though Mrs. Goeiet is said to be precariously i'll and suffering from cancer. she left her cabin and went on deck. Her doctor was cohstantly in at tendance. It Is said semi fftciafly that Mrs. Goelet is to proceed to the south of France by train.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-08-25
Wanted Automobile Supplies Manager

To conduct, local store of largest Auto- mobile supply house of it's kind in Amer lea.
 A liberal contract will be made with party possessing the qualifications of live business man. Knowledge of Auto- mobile business not essential. Apply by >letter, stating past business experience, for at least five years. giving age. wheth- CT married. financial responsibility If any, and whether prepared fo give bond
 Address: Auto Supplies. care KIER- NAN'S ADvERTISf ING AGENCY. l5G Broadway, New York.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-08-25
Insane. Commits Suicide

san Bernardino, Cal. August "A. Scratching scissors and scalpel from the hands of his surgeon. Joseph Ulricb stabbed himself to death today on an operating table at the Emergency hos rital. He had been placed on the board for the dressing of his wounds. Brood fig over a murder ease Is believed to have unbalanced his brain.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-08-25
HELP CAME FROM
 UNEXPECTED SOURCE

New Orleans. August 24-Frank A. Mar tinez had seemingly all but made good his escape yesterday from the parish prison when a passing automobile. driven by two young men. joined the pursuit and over the roadway reached the running man. defeating his object. Without checking tho speed of the machine one of the men reached out and drew the man into the car and returned him to the exhausted officers {