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Omaha daily bee., 1912-01-05
COUNCIL TO EXONERATE SELF
Investigation Being Made Into Let
ting of Wooden Paving Contracts.
OFFICIALS ARE ALL SUMMONED
Reporter for The Bee Refuses 60 Di-
vuIge the source Of His Infor-
mRtiOn-HeRrinE COntin-
ued This Afternoon.

Following a resolution pa~sed by them
to probe the letting of the Sixteenth
street creosoted wood block paving con-
tract the city council sat yesterday
as a court of investigation, John z.
Breen, representing the petitioners for the
wood block when the district was created;
w. II, Herdman, legal representative of
the interveners, and Hugh Murphy's
lawyer J. E. George, real estate man
who became interested in the creosoted
wood block and circulated the petition and
The Bee reporter were placed on the wit
ness stand
City Attorney Rine, Judge Louis Berka
in his capacity of acting mayor, and
members Of the city council conducted the
investigation. Reports and interviews
published in The Bee were submitted and
an attempt made to prove that such ar
ticles reflected on the integrity of the
councilmen. The investigation centered
about an interview with a city official
who declared that a Smooth deal had
been worked" The council was unanl-
nous in demanding the name of the Of
ficial and when the reporter refused
issued a summons to all elective and APP
pointive city hall officials to appear in
whether they were responsible for the
interview.
review Proceedings.
Attorneys Breen and Herdman reviewed
the legal proceedings leading to the SUBJ
mission of the petition for creosoted wood
wood block-the passage of the or
dinance creating the district, the veto of
the ordinance by the mayor, the fight
before the courts led by Mr.. Breen to
restrain the veto from going into effect
and the subsequent passage OF the ordi-
nance over the veto. They testified that
there was no Smooth work" done as far
as they knew. City councilmen had been
approached, they said. and the matter dis,
cussed with them, but nothing that was
not over and above board" was trans
acted.
Mr.. George took credit for being a
prime mover in the promotion of the dis
trict, having become interested in IL and
having visited and examined the pave
ment in other cities. He said he talked
with A. c. Morrison, representative Of the
Kettle River company, but that as far
as he knew nobody in Omaha received any
promotion fees.
Promotion Fees Paid.
Mr.. Morrison, in precipitating the ex-
posure of the Kettle River and Republic
combines at Minneapolis, brought out at
that time the proof that a promotion fee
of 10 cents per yard was paid by the
Kettle River company for promoting
creosoted wood block paving districts.
City Attorney Rine, Judge Berka and
his supporters in the council confined the
investigation strictly to the Sixteenth
street paving district. Questions were
propounded with the idea of securing evil
dence to exonerate the city council from
all blame in the letting of the contract.
Omaha daily bee., 1912-01-05
ELABORATE BANQUET is
GIVEN TO GENE SANDERS

An elaborate banquet was given Eugene
Sanders at the Rome hotel by his friends
Of the Union Stock Yards Wednesday
evening in recognition of twenty-five
years service with the Hammond and
Armour packing houses. Plates were laid
for seventy-five.
The covers OF the menu cards had an
embossed scrip letter IS" inlaid with
mother pearl. 1t was printed on bond
paper, tied with silver cord and had a
halftone engraving Of Mr.. Sanders Sew
eral blank pages were reserved for sig
natures. Each guest wrote his signature
seventy-five times when the menus were
passed. This means that 4,625 autographs
were written during the course OF the
banquet.
Omaha daily bee., 1912-01-05
EARLY CLOSING MOVE
MEETS WITH OPPOSITION

Because several merchants are not will
ing to close their shops at o'clock Sat
urday nights instead of at 10 the commit.
tee from the Woman's club which is can
vassing the stores to gain he early closing
did not complete fits mission Thurs
day as expected The committee COM
posed of Mrs. C. w. Hayes, chairman;
Mrs. w. o. Paisley, Mrs. Charles Rose
water and Mrs, George Tilden started 10
visit the merchants December 30 and
met no opposition to their request for
early Saturday closing until Wednesday
when several merchants raised objec-
tons Not until these are convinced by
the women can the movement go for
ward.
Omaha daily bee., 1912-01-05
IRISH WILL CELEBRATE
NIGHT OF THE BIG WIND

Saturday evening is the date set for
the celebration OF the might of the big
wind" by the Irish Fellowship club and
the Emmett Monument association. 1t
has been enormously announced for Fri
day evening. Dr. T. r. Mullen, president
OF the Irish Fellowship club, says that
a dozen or more very old Irishmen, who
we're small lads in 1889, will be present
70 tell yarns of the strange things that
happened when Ireland was devastated
BY the famous cyclone.
Omaha daily bee., 1912-01-05
'.DIed OF Pneumonia"

is never written Of those who cure coughs
and colds with DR.. Kings New Discovery.
Guaranteed. 5Oc and 1.OO For sale by
Beaton Drug Co.
The Era-leader. [volume] (Franklinton, La.) 1910-current, 1912-06-13
NOTIONS

Ladies' 100 Handkerchief. ;. 10
Ladies' So Handkerchiefs. ;. 20
| Ladies Belts, worth ESQ. 80. 90
Ladies' regular soc Belts. ..19c
Mems 80 Handkerchiefs 50
Hair Pins, per bunch. ....... 80
Needles, worth So per pkg. 80
Pearl Buttons, per dozen ...... 80
Arm Bands, sale price. ...... 80
Mems $50 Belts. .22c
Dress Pins, Sale price. ...... 80
Mems Gsrters, worth 15o.. 80
Imitation Paris Carriers, worth
$50, sale price. ........... 50
Thimhes, silver plated. ..... 80
Bsrrsttes, 10c grade. ....... 50
Back Combs, 15o grade. ...... 80
Side Combs. 25o grade. .14c
Coats Thread, per spool. -, 4c
The Era-leader. [volume] (Franklinton, La.) 1910-current, 1912-06-13

Ladies' Petticoats
High grade Silk Pettiooats,
worth q. sale price 1872
] q Pstticoats, sale price. -, l.sa
31,bo Potdcoats, sale price. .9o
10 Rlaok Petticoats.. ..... As
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1912-10-16

Atentamente invitados por los simpa
ticos propietarios del Bar "Vemouth
Torino establecido Ell la calle de San
Jose, hemos tenido OCCASION de probar los
deliciosos cocktails Trlpoli : que Sc
preparan en- ese acreditado estableci-
miento por el wa conocido Domingo
Podemos asegurar que ell cocktail
Trfpoli Sc recomienda por 81 mismo,
debido su esmerada preparation Y a
su sabor exquisite, aparte Gle que sns
condiciones t6nicas y estimulantes hacen
de 81 una bebida indispensable para las
personas delicadas Gle buen gusto.
Danos las eracias los atentos Vicen-
te Domingo por su cortes invitacion.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1912-10-16
Estadistica del tempo

FL promedio total de lluvia de la isla
regularmente fue cerca de $50 0I0 DE- la
normal Ell una semana Gle Octubre La
lluvia ha sido muy fuerte el maltes
desdc Fajardo hacia el S. O. hasta Pom
ce. En- este distrito la lluvia de ese dia
vario de / a 7 pulgadas mas. causan-
do cxtraordinarias crccientes de rios Y
mucho dano en- los camros y pueblos
En- e resto de la isa la precipitation
fue solamente nn POGO mayor de la nor
NAL. La cantidad mayor de la semana
fue 1913 pulgadaS en- Aibonito De
Guayama. Aguirre Y .Juncos inforinan
mas de pulgadas cada uno. RENO
una temperature normal.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1912-10-16
NOT1CLAS

ESta malana. entire once media
doce, ocurrii0 una collision de NehiculoS
irente al Departamento de Tes0reria,
entire un auto de tranSportes dos ca
rros de carga que marchaban en- diStm-
taS direcciones Los tres carros quedaron
entrelazados al encOntiarSe. V milagro-
samente no hubo que lamentar desgra-
las personales.
FL policia Jose V Torres, plaza n1-
nero t, ha presentado denuncia contra
Il chauffer Francisco Garcia.
La Federation Libre ha hecho circll-
lar una hoja suelta invitando para I'm
meeting que ceIebrara esta noche en- la
parada s. Puerta de TERRA.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1912-10-16
Variedades en-
el Municipal

Desde ell viernes pr6ximo comenzara
EN- ell Teatro Municipal un espectaculo
de Variedades a precios feducidos.
Sc exhibiran pelicllas nuevas y muy
interesantes, el Octeto Tizol dara 4
conocer magnificas pleas de su nuevo
repertoire
Oportunamente circularan programs.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1912-10-16
Cine Tres Banderas

Hoy anuncia ell programa un seisa-
cional estreno EN- el Cine de Portell
Garcia. La preciosa pelicula Fuego
en- ell mar >
Mariana, jueves, peticion de varias
familias Sc repetira la bella cinta In
drama en- Puerto Rico.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1912-10-16

FL Departamento de Tesoreria ha h
brado certifcai6n de tasaciones las ST
guientes pefSonaS:
Lorenzo Jimenez Garcia. +. Mattel
Cruz Roman John K Berry, Francis
H. Dexter, Sandalio Mendoza. Facundo
Gonzalaez, Rafael Arce Jse e. Diaz V
f. Alvarez Torres.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1912-10-16

Nos dicen de Ponce que la noche del
ii del actual. Ell individuo Bautista Ro-
driguez di6 una punalada a Su concubi-
ma Fea Figueroa, hiri6ndola gravemen-
te FL agresor fue arreStado
Aver. en- ell barrio Jaguey de
Anasco el indWiduo Miguel Medina hi
rio "a Pedro Orsini con una navaja. Ell
agresor fue arestado.
Felipe Calder6n, maqunista del tren
de pasa ieros de la Fajardo Development
Company, falleci6 consecuencia de las
heridas recibdas en ell descarrilamiento
ocurrido ell dia 4 del actual
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1912-10-16

prestados aver por la policia de dicho
Distrito los servicios siguientes:
Alterar la paz, 5; crueldad con ami
males. 2; hurto menor, l infraccion de
las Ordenanzas municipales, 9.
Total, IT.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1912-10-16
Solicitando anticipos

por la Comisi6n de Hacienda del Con
seio Executive Sc han recibido varias
peticiones de anticipos entre las cuales
fguran las de San Lorenzo. Coamo,
Guayanila Quebradillas. Estas pc
ticiones seran informaHas dentro de
algunos dias.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1912-10-16
- a LIN . A"
PANADERIA Y REPOSTERIA
PUERTORRIQUENA

Pan para emparedados, pan dulce,
pan Reina, pan de Mallorca, dulces f.
nos Yemas, macarrones, almendrados.
borrachos, ponques, bizcochos, meren
CUES, y los exquisitos (Dones).
Todo bien presentado.
Donde Sc cofecciona el meJor pan de
la isla.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1912-10-16

La senorita Obdulia Figueroa, de Sa-
bana .Grande, ha tenido que guardian ca
ma por rlnos cllantos dias a conSecuencia
de una ligera enfermedad
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1912-10-16

Sc PRESTA dinero sobre hipotecas.
Para informes: Apartado 826.
San Juan, P. r.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1912-10-16

En- el Distrito de San Juan fueron
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-18

night almost as bright as day and can not tell what produces this dazzling thing no more than he can tell what makes the light of the fire-fly that is so beautiful here in the south at night in summer and autumn time.
 The bird man. he has joined the feath- cred tribe, sailing high up in the air show ing to the amazement of the multitudes below how hard he can hit the ground. Who gave to these men the wisdom to conceive and work out these wonders? The source Is from above.
 Beholding these things that I have men toned would it be considered d strange thing that there would appear on earth coming from the same source some pure and wise men in whose hearts and minds no wrong nor selfishness could find d lodging place. The trouble is and has been that mankind is so subjected to greed and passions that their better na- lures have been sullied is the reason why more good has not been accom- plished Thou Son of Godl you in the long ago met Hebrew man on the high way and stopped him and talked to him. and told him that you needed him to aid in doing your work. Thou giver of good, if it is pleasing to your Father send at this Yule-tide a few more such He brews to every country and nation. Such gift from heaven as this would enrich the whole world. J. LAWLER DARBY. Birmingham, December r. 1912.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-18
DERAILMENT CAUSES
 SLIGHT INJURIES
Three Persons Shaken Up When Cen tral of Geor.ia Train Leaves
 Tracks at Weems

Three passengers of a southbound Central of Georgia passenger train were slightly shaken up yesterday morning at 80 o'clock when two day coaches were derailed at Weems. 10 miles from Birmingham. None of the passengers were hurt seriously.
 Rev. Ben Chastaine of this city suf- fered sprained back but was taken on to his destination. Mrs R. Q. Halle man of Ocala, Fla, en route to Ma con with her two children, was slight ly shaken up. The children We're not injured. Mrs. Minnie Meeks of hatties- burg, Miss. suffered also from the jerk of the train and complained of her back being hurt.
 The three injured passengers were given careful attention by the other passengers, train employees and citizens living nearby. The passengers were transferred to another train and were delayed only a short time. A wreekei arriving on the scene shortly after ll o'clock pulled the cars onto the track and the equipment was carried to Co., | lumbus.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-18
SAYS SPRAG|NS IS
 GAINING STRENGTH
TOwnes Thinks Huntsville Man Will Be Strong Can-
 didate for Governor

Huntsville, December 17.-(special1- State Senator Robert E. spragins of Huntsville is the strongest prospect for the next governorship. according to Charles L. Townes, state examiner of public accounts, who spent few days here with his family Mr. Townes has visited many of the counties of Ala bama within the last nine months. and everywhere he has gone he has foun l among the county officials and other leading public men a sentiment in favor ot senator Spragins for governor
 He IS the strongest man in the state, " said MT. Townes. He is stronger than Governor Conner or Lieutenant Governor Seed and as the year of the next guber- material campaign approaches I can hear more and more of Senator Spragins In many quarters he is regarded as the strongest leader of the conservative ele- ment of Alabama democracy and later on we will hear popular and growing de- mand for Senator Spragins to come out and make the race for the governorship.
 His career in the state senate has at tracted the attention of the leaders of the party in the state and he is re- garded as the very best equipped m;l in Alabama for the office. Lieutenant Governor Seed is an avowed candidate and 1t is more than likely that Governor Conner will try for another term. Charles Henderson, president of the Alabama rail- road commission may also be a candl- date"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-18
OKLAHOMA ID GET
 SCHOOL MEETING
Invitation Boards Decide to Hold Next Congress in
 Musk0gee

Nashville, December 17.-( (Speeial)-- Mnskogee. okla. was selected as the place for the Sunday school congress for 1913 and June s-9 was named as the date by the boards In session here today 10 consider the invitations for this meeting. Muskogee outdistanced her other competitors because of the aid thrown to the state of Oklahoma by the withdrawal of Texas. Kansas, Missouri and Arkansas in it's favor. The secretary of the congress. Henry A. Boyd. said that invitations to en- certain the meeting had been received from Chicago, Cincinnati, Washington, Atlantic City. Binghamton, Memphis St. Louis, Kansas City, Fort Worth, Little Rock and Muslogee, but the withdrawal of the western states in fa- Vor of Oklahoma. together with Okla homa's strong invitation. she having sent a delegation with her invitation to the last session of the congress which was held at Tuskegee, was per haps responsible for the board select ing the west for the next years meet ing.
 largest religious movement of Sunday school workers of any separate de- nomination held annually in the Unit ed States. It draws representatives from 10000 schools.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-18
LETTERS TO EDITOR
Makes Trip to Lewisburg

To the Editor of The Age-Herald.
 Some time ago I read, with no little pleasure, the article of pr. A C. Watts the Defender of Lewisburg Having noth- ing to do for a few days before my de parture for the far west and, as I am getting rather along in years, I thought perhaps l might never come back to this country again and I believe will make an inspection of that section before leave. and as the doctor had extended an invitation for all to visit them, on a fine morning recently [ drove out through North Birmingham, as l had been in structed to do. Just where North Bir- mingham stopped and Lewisburg began never could quite tell but finally I saw the name Lewisburg Drug company ou what seemed to be as nice and clean a place as any you will find anywhere. Upon inquiry I learned that this place had been the scene of two of the numer- ous killings in that section, namely, Con stable Ellard and M. L. Broom. The Franklin Coal company operates a mine near here and hauls their coal about one-half mile on an overhead tres tie through the streets that in some ways reminds one of the elevlated railways oi New York.
 Former Justice of the Peace Ira De. men was pointed out to me and without his knowing who I was or what my busi- ness there l engaged him in conversa- ton about conditions in that section. He said, as did every one else I talked with that conditions there were more favorable than in any other mining camp in the state, unless it was Arcadia and Coal burg, which are also in this beat. Asked what brought about this change, ever. one. with one exception, was very eri- phatic in saying Deputy. Henry Cole de- serves most if not all the credit I was sorry that conditions were such that ] did not get to see MT. Cole.
 Mir. Terry, very deaf, but the cleanest appearing meat cutter, it was ever my pleasure to meet, has a shop next door to Judge Dement,, who. by the way is proprietor of the boarding house of that section.
 MT. sherman, who is a jolly. whole souled, care free individual. has just
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-18
HUNTSVILLE MAY
 HAVE CHAUTAUQUA Chamber of Commerce Con- sidering Proposition for
 the Month of May

Huntsville, December 17-(Speeial)-Th executive committee of the chamber of commerce has taken under consideration proposition for holding a Redpath chaItauqua in this city next May. The proposed chautauqua would last one week and would bring Opie Reed, ex- Governor Folk and other famous leetur- CTS here.
 Judge James H. Ballentine of the law and equity court has set Wednesday as the date for preliminary hearing of the cast against Percy Brooks, the Whites burg farmer who is in jail here on a charge of attempting an assault upon a young lady school teacher. Brooks is anxious to make bond and has engaged some of the best legal talent in the city to fight his case for him. However, there is some doubt as to whether he will be allowed bail, the nature of the crime be- ing capital offense. Mrs. Brooks, the prisoners wife, is standing loyally by him.
 Deputy Sheriff Silas Morley was stabbed yesterday in Dallas by Tom Wood, who resisted arrest. Pet Phillips, a relative of Wood, mixed in the fight against the officer and was knocked sepseless by a blow on the head. After being wounded Deputy Morley overpow- cred both men and brought them to jail in the city.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-18
 SMOKE CONSUMERS ORDERED BY CITY

The city commissioners yesterday adopted a resolution calling for the pur- chase and installation of two smoke con sumers at the Central High school. which are to be in line with the smoke ordi- nance.
 A demonstration was given of the ef- fectiveness of the smoke consumers and was witnessed by the officials. The price is Sl50 each. and Solon Jacobs rep resents the makers. The two consumers will be installed at once.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-18
CEMENT PLANT AT
 RAGLAND REPAIRED
Lack of Material Prevents Cooperage Plant Operating Regularly Due
 to Car Shortage

Ragland, December 17-(Special.) )-The Atlantic and Gulf Portland Cement con- pany has suspended operations for the past week looking after repairs and se- curing of material. etc. The coopera ge plant has been operating irregularly ow- ing to lack of materials which came from car shortage, so reported by superin- tendent Thomas.
 The Sunday schools ef the churches here are preparing to give a Christmas tree for the benefit of the charitable ob- jects and the children of the Sunday schools.
 J, C. Dubois, who was formerly cash fer of the bank of Odenville, has accepted like place with the bank of Ragland made vacant by the resignation of Harry (. Recards.
 The first meeting of the board of stew ards of the Methodist church was held few evenings since to raise assess ments for the new pastor, the Rev. Par kins, who preached to an appreeiative audience last Sunday morning and even- ing. The Rev. Joseph ParSins has re- gently returned from Brazil. South Amer ca, where he spent four years as d mis- sionary.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-18
PHONE RATES HIGH
 IN CHATTANOOGA
Suburbanites Will Confer With Officials Relative
 to a Reduction

Chattanooga, December l1-tSpeeiai)- For the purpose of securing a reduction in the telephone rates for the suburbs Of Chattanooga, the various business leagues of these precincts are holding mass meet ings To decide upon the most advantageous methods to secure the saving
 The first move is likely to be a con- ference with the officials of the present company. If this fails legislative aid will be sought and if this is not avaiiabis there is considerable talk of the forma- ton of a new company. This last drastic measure was necessary here several years ago 10 secure a reduction in the city rates- The telephone subscribers in the suburbs are considerably wrought up and are de- termined to secure the reduction at any
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-18
Teachers Examination

Bay Minette. December 17.-(special)- Superintendent of the county schools. J. s. Lambert conducted a teachers eXami- nation at this place Monday. 16 aspirants for license to teach being given the eX- animation. Superintendent Lambert states that the county is short of 1d teachers and that he will use those wno pass without delay in filling up the va cancies.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-18
 WEDDINGS NUMEROUS IN RUSSELLVILLE

Russellville, December L-tSpecial)- Ut looked yesterday and last night as though all the young people in Russellville were going to marry at once Miss Mabel Har- ris and Mir. l.. o. Pollock were married by the Baptist rector, Rev. George Freeman at the pastorium at S:S0 p. n., leaving Im- medately after the ceremony for their future home in Mississippi. The pastor was called immediately to unite Miss Lena Bonds and Mir. W. F. Sondlin of the Tele- phone company. MT. and Mrs. Sondlin left on the 9:30 morning train for Decatur where they will visit relatives. Others married were: Miss Susie Hollons and Mir B. r. Gibson; Miss Mary Alton Reese and Mir. c. T. Percy; Miss Mary A. Spencer and MT. s. s. Humphries.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-18
Great Gift for World

To the Editor of The Age-Herald.
 What is the greatest need of the age, one that would bring the most comfort and blessings to man? Now, don't think that I have seen vision, I have only seen the wonderful things that have come to us in the past few years. There is the wireless man. his invention has such d wide range that 1t almost covers the universe; going down into the sea. -ising again, circling here and there and re- turning to the instrument that sent 1t out. The electric man whose light makes
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-18
Much Wheat in Texas

Galveston, Tex. December 17.-With wheat receipts at this port amounting to 5.515,0oO bushels since September 1. grain men are predicting today that the 6,000.00O bushel mark will be reached by January |. The present ex- port movement of wheat is breaking all previous records.