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The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-08
COMMERCE COURT
 ANNULS DECREE Nashville Again Granted Lower Rates Than
 Atlanta

Washington, June 1.-The commerce., court today annulled the order which di- rected the Louisville and Nashville rail- road to cease granting to the city of Nashville the privilege of reshipping grain. grain products and hay from Nash vile 90 long as the same privilege was deniel to Atlanta and other Georgia points.
 The court gave the opinion that there was no discrimination against the Geor- gia cities in the Nashville reshpping privilege and no violation of law.
 Four other decrees of the commission in cases of lesser importance were sus- tained by the commerce court tribunal.
 Orders of the commission dismissing proceedings of the Anaconda Copper Min ing company and others for a reduction of the rate on coke from West Virginia and Pennsylvania ovens to Chicago; and of the Chamber of Commerce of Augusta, Ga. that the rate of $2.10 a ton on coal from the Coal Creek district of Tennessee to Augusta was unreasonable and dis criminatory were sustained by the court.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-08
Judge Hanford Refuses To
 Discuss Charges AgainstHim

Seattle. Wash. June Limited States District Judge Cornelius Hanford pre- sided over a civil trial in his court today. He refused to discuss the impeachment proceedings against him in Washington except to say that he would answer every charge against him.
 He will hold court in Tacoma next Wednesday, and it is expected he then will rule upon the petition of United States District Attorney McLaren for q reopening of the suit instituted by the district attorneys office for annullment of the citizenship papers of Leonard Olson. a suit which on May 10 was de- cided against Olson
 On January 10, 1910, in Tacoma, Leon ard Olson, aged 3S years, Scandinavian, was granted citizenship papers.
 On September 21. 1910, John Speed Smith. a naturalization examiner. filed in the United States attorneys office in Seattle an affidavit setting forth that Olson, ap- bearing as a witness for q petitioner for naturalization in the superior court of Pierce county, had stated in open court, September 12 1910. that he himself, was not attached to the principles of the con stitution of the United States, that he be-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-08

lieved in radically changing it, and that at the time he was admitted to citizenship he was not attached to the principles of the constitution.
 The district attorneys office therefore filed in the court of United States Judge George Donworth, who has since resigned, a suit to annul Olsons citizenship papers.
 Olson denied the charges against him. On examination he said he thought our present form of government ought to be abolished and an industrial democracy substituted for it. He admitted belong ing to the socialist labor party. and the Industrial Workers of the World, but denied that he was an anarchist
 Judge Hanford said in his decision that Olson had admitted he was a socialist, and held that the evidence introduced in Olsons behalf proved that the party with which he is affiliated has for It's main object the elimination of property rights in this country"
 Hanford aroused a storm of protest during the recall campaign of 1910 against Mayor Gill by issuing an injunction for Bidding the recall election as confiscatory upon taxpayers
 Impeachment petitions. circulated in Seattle later and forwarded to Washing ton gave ns reasons for demanding Judge Hanford's $ removal, his decisions and per sonal habits.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-08
NO PROGRESS MADE
 IN DARROW TRIAL.
Work of the Entire Day Consists of Obstructive
 Tactics

Los Angeles, Cal, June 7.-Today's pro- ceedlngs at the trial of Clarence S. Oar row, for alleged jury bribery, consisted principally of obstructive tactics, with defense and prosecution alternating in the blocking of attempts of opposing counsel to elicit new facts from Bert H. Frank lin, on the stand all day. There were frequent verbal encounters between As- sistant District Attorney Ford and Att torney M. H. Appel who conducted the examinations for the defense.
 Franklin denied repeatedly that the prosecution promised him immunity or anything else for giving testimony against Darrow. He told how he and his wife decided the proper thing to do was to bear the burden himself and protect Dar- row.
 My wife told me- continued Frank lin that she would take the children Ant of school and work her fingers off if necessary to keep things going until I got out
 He had been told he said that 1t had been arranged to get a sentence of two years in the penitentiary if he would plead guilty 10 bribing George N. Lock wood.
 When the trial opened today Juror Gold ing obtained permission to interrogate Franklin.
 The juror asked Franklin if he made any agreement with MT. Darrow as 10 compensation when he entered the latters employ
 Franklin said that he did not.
 Docs MT. Darrow owe you any money now?" asked the juror.
 The witness said this. was matter which would have to be cleared up be- tween MT. Darrow and himself. On re- direct examination Franklin testified that he had never received any money from MT. Darrow after November 28 1911, when his arrest occurred, but had received during December a total of $500 from Lecompte Davis. counsel for the McNa- mara defense.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-08
HOLDING HIS OWN"

Rumors ceaseless tongue has whis- pered ii about that President CuIpepper Exum of the commission is-not holding his own physically or politically, but such is absolutely not the case. That wondrous editorial in the New York Sun about there being a Santa Claus will soon find itself overshadowed by another editorial about Holding his own" accredited to the Honorable cul- pepper Exum
 The newspaper notice which proves conclusively that the aforementioned Mir Ixum Is holding his own here fol- lows:
 HOLDING HIS OWN
 There is almost everything to be seen at the Waldorf. All sorts of freak people and swell people and famous people and unclassified peo- pie, much that Is amusing and much that Is enviable. But there is one thing you do not often see over there. and this is children. Some time when you are sitting in Peacock alley watch ing the passing show you will notice a big man with ruddy face adorned with geniality that does not come of. In his arms he will be lugging a baby
 ''As he is the only man in the Wal dorf who insists upon carrying his infant son about with him, you can not mistake who he is. His name is Culpepper Exum, and he was once mayor of Birmingham, Ala. Birming- ham now has a commission form of government and Mir. Exum Is one of the commissioners. But, be he mayor, com - missioner. or plain business man, he is never so happy q when he is toting about his baby son--and he is obliv- ious of chuckles as the alleyites watch him pass
 The above notice. proving the glory of parenthood and the courageousness of the Birmingham commission pres ident in deigning to appear with his baby in a New York public place, was printed in the metropolis recently A copy was sent to the genial presiden. from whose desk an enterprising re- porter swiped the notice.
 The little chap who was "lugged about" was Culpepper Exum. Jr., who has never yet failed to break up any commission meeting that he has att tended. Little Frank Kinney will be the next to be the exposure of repor- torial eyes in Peacock alley at the Waldorf.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-08
RATE CONFERENCE
 AT CAPITAL MONDAY State and Railroad Officials Will Convene
O'NEAL UNlNFORMED
Conference Called at Suggestion of l. C. and W. of A.-Belieyed Effort Will Be Made to Ad-
 just Matters With State

Montgomery, June 7.-(Speelal) )- Much interest is attached to the con- ference in this city on next Monday between state and railroad officials rel ative to the Western Railway of Ala bama and the Central of Georgia rall- road rate situation The conference will be held in the office of Governor O'Neal and there will be present In addition to the chief executive, Alt torney General Robert c. Brickell, II. C. Selheimer, Judge s. D. Weakley, the members of the railroad commission, Col Charles A. Wickersham president of the Western Railway of Alabama, c. H. Markham of Chicago, president of tho Illinois Central and the Central of Georgia railways; Mai R. D. Steiner of Montgomery, attorney for both rail roads; T. NJ. Cunningham, Jr., of Sa- Nannah general counsel for the Cen tral of Georgia, and probably other well known railroad officials.
 The conference will be held at the suggestion of the railroads and il Is believed that the two occupants Will make an effort to adjust matters with the state without further litigation. Judge Thomas G. Jones' decree permits the railroads to restore the 3-cent pas senger rate and higher freight rate by June ,, but it is understood that the railroads will not put these rates into effect until after a conference with state officials.
 Governor O'Neal said this afternoon that he did not know what matters would be discussed at the conference. T was informed" said the governor, that the railroads wished to confer with representatives of the state on next Monday. ] presume the rate ques- ton will be under consideration, though ! have not been informed to this eff feet"
 The governor had an engagement on Monday to go to Repton with the state high school commission to look over a site offered by that town for the location of the Conecuh county high school, but broke this engagement when he learned of the conference 10 take place in his office. The high school commission will visit Repton on Tues day
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-08
KERN RESUMES HIS
 ATTACK ON LOR|MER
Solons Got Safety Deposit
 Boxes After Election
REPORT NAVAL BILL
Berger Begins Impeachment Pro- ceedings Against Hanf0rd-Warm Debate on the Tariff Board.
 Bar Fight Pictures
THE DAY IN CONGRESS.


 Senate convened at noon.
 Senator Kern resumed his speech attack ing Senator Lorlmer's election.
 Amended and passed House bill appro- prietin $s0O,OOo to equip army transports with ample lifesaving apparatus.
 Bill introduced to consolidate revenue cutter service by Senator Townsend, life saving service included, figured on one coast guard service.
 Naval affairs committee reported naval appropriation bill providing for two bat tleships.
 Senator Williams introduced concurrent resolution to instruct Mississippi river commission to prepare plan to control floods in the Mississippi river.
 Territories committee ordered favorable report on amended House bill to create legislative assembly In Alaska.
 Adjourned at 6:4 p. m. until noon to- day
 House convened at Il o'elocs.
 Resumed consideration of sundry appro- priation bill.
 Representative Akin called up hls reso- lution for investigation of weather bu- reau. This was referred to agricultural department expenditures con6Sttee.
 Interstate commerce committee reported favorably bill to prevent reproduction of Johnson Flynn prize fight moving pictures on films.
 Spirited debate over appropriations for tariff board. t-
 Adopted report directing judiciary conn mttee to investigate charges against a federal judge of Seattle.
 Republican ways and means committee members filed minority report on cotton tariff revision bill, declaring it would be vetoed by President Taft if it reached the White House.
 Adjourned at 6:5 p. m. until 10 a. m. today.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-08
GERMAN OFFICERS
 HONOR WASHINGTON

Washington. June 7.-Admiral Won Rebeur- Paschwitz and a delegation of officers from the visiting German war ships paid tribute today to the memory of George Washington by laying a wreath on his tomb at Mount Vernon.
 The visitors with United States naval officers attached to them made the trip oa the Mayfower as guests of Secretary Meyer and Mrs. Meyer About 60 other guests. including Secretary of the h. terior Fisher and Postmaster General Hitchcock accompanied the party.
 When the party returned to Washing ton the German officers were transferred to a steamer for Hampton Roads. The German cruisers Moltke, Stettin and Kel- win leave Old Point early tomorrow morn ing for New York. accompanied by the second division of the Atlantic fleet.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-08
TO USE CARD INDEX
 ON ALL CHILDREN

Washington. June Livery child in the elementary schools of the United States would be card catalogued and running history of his or her entire school career in the grades kept permanently on file under a plan formulated by investigators whose reports have just been issued by the United States bureau of education foe SC weeks. The plan has the approval of the National Educational association and some 3o0 cities have already begun 10 adopt the card system.
 Ultimately 1t Is anticipated about G.. 000000 pupils thus will be tabulated From the new card catalog system definite an1 scientific answers can be made to large Eumber of questions, the solution to which now must be specuated upon.
 The committee of investigators also has drawn up a uniform method of reporting fiscal statistics for the computation of costs.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-08
PRIMARY SCHOOLS UNDER DISCUSSION Interesting Meeting of Ed ucatOrs at Capital
 Yesterday

Montgomery, June 7--(Special.)- The second days conference of in stitute directors was held in the house of representatives at the capitol to- day. The programme of the day was devoted to a discussion of subjects that pertain to the primary schools and the meeting was pronounced thoroughly interesting and instructive by those in attendance
 The conference began at 9 o'clock this morning with paper by Miss Loula Bradford on Primary Language. Miss Bradford was followed by Miss Rosa Strickland, who read an interest ing paper on intermediate Language" Prof. Sprlght Dowell of Birmingham then delivered an address on the gen. eral subject of grammar, after which Prof N. R. Baker of the state educa- tlonal department spoke on the sub ject of spelling.
 The last feature of the morning pro- gramme was a round table discussion, led by Professor Baker. In the after noon there were papers by Miss Striek land on "Reading;' Miss Bradford on Primary Arithmetic;" Professor Dowell on Arithmetic"
 A feature of the afternoon pro gramme was an address by Miss Saran Luther of the Troy Normal college on The Organization of Clubs as a Social Factor in School Communities"
 The programme for the last day of the conference will be opened at 9 o'clock tomorrow morning with an ad- dress by Miss Strickland on Pedagogy In the Institute" Other features of the programme will include papers by Mrs. M. F. Truitt on "Music;' Miss Bradford on Reading" Professor Baker on Spelling" and round table discus sion of any subject led by Superintend- ent of Education Henry J. Willingham.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-08
TEACH THE NEGRO
 LESSON OF INDUSTRY

Tuskegee. June, 7.-(Special)-'Te Teach the negro youth the lesson of industry honesty and reliability was the Key note of the. addresses delivered at the third days session of the National Bap- tist Sunday School congress in the chapel of Tuskegee institute this morning.
 The Rev. Dr. c. H. Clark Of Nashville presided and a choir of 100 voices under the direction of Prof. N. H. Plus rem dered music. Prof Homer c, Lyman of Hamilton. N. Y.. superintendent of work among negroes for the International Sunday school association, delivered an address. He congratulated the colorel people. upon their interest In Sunday school work. and the training of their young people, He discussed many phases of Sunday school work, telling of its good among the people, and especially the proper training of the young negroes.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-08
TAFT PRESENTS THE
 MODES DIPLOMAS

Annapolis. Md, June 7-After brief address and the presentation or diplomas to members of the graduating class by President Taft this afternoon the festiv- ities of June Week were brought to a close at the naval academy tonight with the farewell ball, given by the members of next years graduating class to those who today officially severed their connection with the institution. The President reminded the new naval offl- cers of the record of the American navy and urged them to live up to it's tradi- tions.
 This is the first class to be commis- stoned immediately upon graduation. Heretofore the members have had to pur- sue their studies at sea for an additional two years before becoming fullfedged na- val officers
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-08
ELUSIVE DOCTOR

Alexandria. La. June 7.-Dr. D. w.. Gibson, the Mission. Tex, dentist thought to have been murdered last Sunday and his body thrown into the Red river here, but who was seen near LaCompete later, has again dropped from view. and his whereabouts are unknown. Mrs. Gib- son is stopping at hotel here.
 pr. Gibson spoke with the Rev. Henry B. Mercer of Pineville Monday on train which he left at LaCompte. The Rev Mercer said Dr. Gibson appeared to be under mental strain. haggard, bedrag- gled and unshaven. and told story of being assaulted by two Mexicans'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-08
ADJUSTMENTS
Matinee Orpheum Today

Children by the hundreds will find amusement at the Orpheum this after- noon at the matinee. for there Is d circus with dogs ponies. monkeys, cats. deer and a bucking mule to amuse the children this week. It is a great act for little folks as well as grown ups and everybody likes 1t. The bill this week has other features. such as the beautiful diving act, that children will like. There Is a matinee today and two performances tonight, the first at 1880 and the second at o'clock. The Orpheum Is delightfully."- cool at all times. with electric fans and plenty of fresh air.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-08
PERSONAL

Mir and Mrs. David Well of Montgom- cry are visiting MT and Me. Eugene Fies, 2214 Fourteenth avenue, south. for few days.
 GAorge G. Crawford, president of the Tennessee Coal, Iron and Railroad com pany. returned yesterday from the east. where he has been for several days
 A. D. Lightner. president of the New Orleans Terminal company, was in the city yesterday en route to New Orleans from Chicago. He visited several friends here yesterday and left last night for. the Crescent City.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-08
Berger Begins Attack

Washington, June 7.-Representative Berger today began impeachment pro ceedings against federal Judge Hanford of Seattle, who recently deprived Leonard Olsen of that city of his citizenship be- cause he was a socialist.
 Representative Berger charged Judge Hanford with high treason. He included a long series of corrupt and unlawful de- cisions and with being an habitual drunk ard He asked that the judiciary commit tee investigate the counts.
 The House adopted the resolution. It directs the Judiciary committee to investi- gate.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-08
Negroes Adopt Resolution

the negro First Baptist church, Sixteenth and Sixth streets, fully 800 of the best and most representative negroes of the city adopted resolutions calling upon the trustee board of Miles Memorial college either to furnish the public reasons for the dismissal of pr. James A Bray, for five years president of the institution, or to reconsider their action The meeting was presided over by pr. A. M- Brown and the resolutions were offered by Dr. J. W. whitted. pastor of the First Bap- tist church.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-08
ROLLER SKATING AT
 EAST LAKE PARK

One of the largest and best crowds of skaters of the season enjoyed the sur face at East Lake park last night. The programme consisted of waltzes and two steps to the music of Nappi's orchestra. And here it might be said that in Br- mingham there are some expert roller skate artists and many of them were seen at their best last night
 Tonight the pavilion will be open to the dancers and the usual large crowd is ex- uected
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-08
DIR. sEARCY HERE
Has Been Attending American Medi-
 co-Psychological Meeting

Dr. James T. Searcy, superintendent Ala abama Insane hospitals. was in the city yesterday on his way home from Atlantic City. N. J., where he attended the annual meeting of the "American Medico- Psychological association"
 This association Is composed of dis tinguished alenists from every state in the union. pr Searcy was elected pres ident for the ensuing year.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-08
SICK" PRISONERS
 TO BE PUT TO WORK

City Physician Whelan last night ex- amined 12 prisoners who have been refus- ing to work for some time, claiming that they were sick or afflicted by some dis ease that disabled them for work on the city streets. As a result of the eNamina- tion most of the men will go to work. though some few were found to really oe in no condition for street work.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-08
JOY RIDERS NEEDLESS
 OF THEIR VICTIM

Nashville. June Mrs. Horace (,bfIdress. sister-in-law of the late Judge J. w. Childress of Nashville. and one of the most prominently connected women in the city, was struck by an automobile while crossing the street in front of her residence here early tonight and all most instantly killed The occu- pants of the car sped on and made | their escape. Up to late hour to- night they have not been appre- hended.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-08

Washington June 1.-The equipment of all army transports with rafts and life boats sufficient to accommodate all on board is provided for by House bill which passed the Senate today. The bill, which carries an appropriation of $So0, coo, was amended and will have to go back to the House before going to the President.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-08
Debate Acrimonious

Washington, June 7.-The House today voted, 72 to d7, not to include in the sundry civil appropriation bill the money necessary to continue President Tafts tariff board during the coming fiscal year. The vote was preceded by a debate that grew acrimonious at times, and was strictly along party lines.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-08
CONGRESS WILL RECESS

Washington. June LA series of three day recesses of the Senate during the two weeks to be covered by the republican and democratic conventions is probable. Confer ences were held among the leaders of both sides of the Senate cham Der today and general acauiescence in the desirability of such course was apparent.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-08
Report Naval Bill

Washington, June 1.-The naval appro- pration bill carrying the two battleshps eliminated by the House was reported favorably. this morning to the Senate. It increases the number of submarines al- lowed by the House from four to eight and provides for the s1,0O0.Ooo round tho world wireless system curtailed by the House.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-08
DEATH
 OF NEGRO UNSOLVED

Up to late hour yesterday evening no information had been gained concerning the dead negro who was found yesterday morning lying near the railroad tracks and Eighteenth street with two bullet holes in his body. Nor has his name been ascertained. The police have the case in hand and are endeavoring to clear up the mystery that surrounds his death, The body is at present being held by the coroner
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-08
Bar Fight Pictures

Washington, June 7.-To prevent the reproduction by moving pictures of the Johnson-Flynn prize fight July 4. the House commerce committee today report ed favorably the bill of Representative Roddenberry of Georgia, democrat, pro- hibitirg the shipping of such films be- tween states. A similar bill has been in troduced in the Senate.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-08
The Widows s Might

From the Cleveland Piain Dealer.
 T hear you are engaged to marry the lovely widow. Mrs. Squx.''
 Its true "Let me congratulate you. Why, hadn't any idea you were thinking of matrimony-"
 Neither had 1.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-08
FIGHT ON ALUMINIUM TRUST
 IS PEACEFULLY SETTLED

industry the decree may be modified upon the production of evidence that it is working an injustice. Application for modification cannot be made more often than once in every three years.