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The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-03-09
Arrive at 80 Degrees.

From the start, it was the intention
not to drive more than 50 kilometers a
day, but it appeared that this was too
little for our strong. willing animals.
AT so degrees south we began to build
snow cairns of man s height, in order
to have marks on our return trip. On
the 3lst we reached the depot at 81 de-
grees. and stopped there one day and
fed the dogs on as much pemmican as
they wanted.
We reached the depot at 81 degrees
on the 9TH of November, where the dogs
for the last time got all they wanted
TO eat.
On the eighth soutbward again with
daily march Of fifty kilometers. In
order to tighten our heavy sledges we
established depots at each degree Of
south latitude,
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-03-09

been changed. Five men had to do
this work, while the other three were
TO start for the east and visit King
Edward VII land
This last mentioned was not IN
cluded in our programme. but o"-
ing to the fact that the Eng
lish had not reached il, at least this
summer. as was their intention, we
agreed that the best thing to do was
also to make this trip.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-03-09
Begin Dash for Third Time.

On October 20. the southern party
started, five men, four sledgcs, fifty
two dogs and provisions for four
months, everything in excellent order
We made up our minds TO take the
first part OF the trip as easily AS pos
sible. in order to give ourselves and
the dogs rational training and on the
23rd we made our depot in so degrees
south. We went right ahead,
In spite of the dense fog an error of
two to three kilometcrs happened once
in while, but we were caught by the
fIagmarks. and found these on our way
without difficulty.
Having rested and fed the dogs on
all the seal meat they were able to
eat, we started again on the goth, with
the temperature steadily between
minus 30 and 30 Celsius a degrees and
90 degrees below zero, Fahrenheit.).
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-11-28
END IF CALIFORNIA
 MIDDLE IS IN SIGHT
Recount in Progress in Los Angeles County-Bull
 Moose Win Point

Los Angeles. November 21-The end of the legal controversy over the presiden- tial election in Los Angeles county is in sight tonight and with it the untangling of the whole California muddle. The pro. gressives won point in the superior court today after Judge Conaig ordered a recount of the votes in the two pre- cinets that have caused most of the con tention. The ballot boxes immediately were opened. The count will be ended Friday
 One more legal move will be made by the democrats. They will file q similar complaint in equity in the superior court on Friday, asking for a recount in three city precincts on the same grounds set forth by the progressves and it is likely that the ballots in the three precincts will be recounted.
 The net result of the recount in the five precincts involved in today's deci- sion and that which the democrats prob ably will obtain on Friday will not affect the vote for Wallace and Griffin, who head the progressives and democratic electoral tickets, respectively. except a possible loss of 16 votes by Wallace.
 All the progressive electors except Wal lace will gain about no votes as a result of the recount now in progress. In other precincts democrats will gain. Delyalle will gain about 115. Doheney and Cooley 57 and the other democrats about six votes The board of supervisors is work ing on the recanvass of the county so ordered by the appellate court, and prob- ably it wsll not be finished until the mid- dle of next week. Democrats tonight ad- mitted that they would not make the gains expected on the new count
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-11-28
SALESMAN BADLY
 BEATEN BY THUGS
]. ]. Brooks of Atlanta Re lieved of Valuables at
 Greenville

Greenville. November 7.-tspeeiaL)--J. J. Brooks, a travelling salesman of At lanta. was held up, robbed and beaten severely here during the early part of last night near the mill of the Southern Cotton oil company. His condition is serious.
 According to information received he left the Grenada hotel to go to the Sun Bros.' circus. Instead of taking the street directly to the show grounds he got on the railroad track and walked toward the oil mill Brooks stated that when he approached the mill three small ne gro men attacked him with clubs, mak- ing severe wounds about his head and body. They robbed him of s100 in cash and $65 in New York exchange. A dia- mond ring and other jewelry were moi taken. He lay there until about o'clock, when he managed to get to the Louis vile and Nashville passenger station, a few hundred yards away.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-11-28

St. Louis, November z7.-John T. Mil- liken, brother-in-law of Albert T. Pat rick, and millionaire manufacturer of this city, who has spent a fortune in defend- ing the New York attorney, and in en- deavoring to obtain his release after his conviction. said~tonight
 The action taken by Governor Dix is not wholly unexpected by me. met the governor at his country home last sum- mer and had brief interview with him about the great injustice that had been done to MT. Patrick. He assured me he would take the matter up and give it his closest attention, and that l could depend on his doing what was right and proper
 What l have done for MT. Patrick has been done for no other reason than be- cause it was my duty to my family and because I was satisfied Of his innocence
 No one who has not had such a fight can realize what l have gone through, but l never doubted that right would prevail in the end. I am satisfied MT. Patrick with his freedom will be able fully to vim dicate himself. He was convicted of a crime that he never committed. He has suffered mental torture such as few men have ever endured"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-11-28
|O'NEAL ID TALK ON
 RURAL CREDITS"
Programme for Fifth Gov. ern0rs' Conference Next
 Week Announced

Madison. Wis, November 27.-rhe off, cial programme for the fifth governors conference to take place at Richmond. Va. December to :. inclusive, was an- nounced here today my Miles c. Riley. secretary of the organization.
 A part of the programme deals with proposed legislation which will be con- Last fall the programme was devoted en- tirely to the administration side of the government. It was Secretary Riley $ plan to have the conference this year devoted 10 legislative topics so that laws of a uniform character may be enacted in the different states.
 Mir Riley said that from letters he had received lie believed about two score exec utives would be present. Governor Me- Govern of Wisconsin, will read paper on the subject: "A State Income Tax" and another on. "rhe Development of Inland Waterways" the latter by Governor ross of Massachusetts, including Governor Deneen of Illinois. uniformity Of Mar riage and Divorce Laws,' is the subject to he presented by Governors Oddie of Nevada. and Hawley of Idaho.
 Governors ONeal of Alabama, ard Burke of North Dakota, will discuss the subject: Rural Credits" This will fe taken up on December at a conference with President Taft at Washington Gov ernors Eberhart of Minnesota, and Had ley of Missouri, will speak on the topic What the State Can Do to Check the Drift of Population From Farm to City"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-11-28
GOVERNOR J. A. DIX GRANTS PARDON TO
 ALBERT T. PATRICK
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 plication for a rehearing and fixed the week of August 25. 1905, as the date of execution.
 Former United States Senator David B. Hill argued Patrick's case before the court of appeals and Patrick was brought to Albany from Sing Sing to hear the arguments. Eventually the case was taken to the United States supreme court which dismissed the ap- peal for want of Jurisdiction.
 The communication of Patriclk's sen- tence by Governor Higgins did not end the fight. Patrick contended that the sentence of death had been commuted against his wishes and contrary to law and that he was being illegally de- tained in prison.
 'The punishment of life Imprisonment. he asserted, ''is greater and more hor- rible to endure than the death penalty prescribed by law for murder in the first degree"
 Appeals now are pending in the court of appeals on technicalities raised by the convicted lawyer. who. surrounded by law books in his cell has resorted to every legal means to gain his release.
 The granting of pardon by the gov ernor restores him to citizenship.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-11-28
Good News to Friends

New York. November 27.-Pardon of AL bert T. Patrick came as good news to many friends in New York who sided with him in his celebrated ten years fight for freedom. Its triumph" said George Frances O'Neal, one of the counsel who aided Patrick, but a too long de- layed one"
 Mrs. Patrick, the woman who married practically all of her time since seeking his pardon was advised of the news and while overjoyed, she declined to make a statement.
 As a widower, with two little children, Patrick came to~ New Tor kfrom yexas, in the late sos, to practice law, renew ing acquaintance with William Marsh Rice. a helpless old man in Texas. He lay was formerly a friend in Texas He lay bedridden in his New York apartment, living alone with the exception jf a valet named Charles r. Jones.
 When the aged millionaire was found dead in bed one morning the coroner de- cided he had simply suceumbed to old age, but suspicion arose. Ten days afterward a check bearing Rices name in favor of Patrick was deposited in a banI It was declared to be forgery. On the heels of this murder was whispered Valet Jones was arrested. He tried to commit suicide in the Toombs. He alleged that Patrick had influenced him to, do so. Suddenly he broke down and stated that he was the actual murderer of his wealthy | master, but that the deed was commit | ted at the instigation of Patrick
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-11-28
|TOATTEMPT
 |0F THE REPUBLICANS

Chicago. November 27.--The Hamil- ton club has undertaken to bring about the rejuvenation of the repub- lican party by negotiating with pro- gressives all over the United States for | their return in the republican ranks. With this end in view William B. Austin, president of the club, today Issued call for meeting of repub- licans and former members of that party to be held in Chicago Janu- ary 15.
 Resolutions Adopted by the Hamilton club set forth these four things as principles to which all republicans and progressives should be able to sub scribe:
 Government as outlined by Alex ander Hamilton. A protective tariff, opposed to tar Tiff for revenue only
 Sound money and not a 16-to-1 sll- yer basis.
 Equal civil rights and equal protec- ton to citizens.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-11-28
FIRST SNOW OF SEASON
 FALLS OVER STATE YESTERDAY

The snowfall was very light and did not last.
 Red Bay, November 2z-tspeoiaL)--A heavy snow Is falling here. The ground is covered an inch or more, and the people in some sections of town are suffering from cold. old people say this Is the heaviest snow that has fallen at this date in their history.
 Gadsden November 27.-(Speeial)-rhe first snowfall of the season came today. The snow melted as soon as it touched the ground. This is the earliest date for snow fall in this section for many years.
 Dothan, November, 27.-(specia1)- There was light fall of snow here tonight beginning about T:S0 o'clock.
 Selma, November 27.-tSpecial)- Selma was visited with several diff ferent kinds of weather Wednesday, and about o'clock during the after noon a heavy snowstorm began and the fall of snow continued until late tonight Previous to the snowstorm there was rain and sleet and as fast as the snow touched the ground it melted. At times during the early night the fall of snow was so heavy pedestrians could not see each other.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-11-28

Marion November 27.-(special)- All previous winter records were broken here today when snow began falling followed by long dry spell of weather. By night an inch of snow was on the ground and falling in large quantities Much suffering will be among live stock as no preparations have been made by farmers for tho sudden entry of the winter.
 Sylacauga, November 7.-tSpeeiaio- Snow began falling here about 1 o'clock this afternoon and continued until about '. In many places snow is as much as one to two inches deep.
 Huntsville. November 27.-(speeial) ) North Alabama is tonight covered by an inch of snow. The first snow storm of the season arrived today.
 Anniston, November 27.--tSpeeial)-- The first snow of the present winter fell in Anniston Wednesday about noon. It was accompanied by a slight sleet the apparently rainy weather having changed quickly during the morning with the fall of the mercury.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-11-28
Patrick Not Notified

ossining, N. r., November 27.-Albert T. Patrick was not informed tonight of the fact that he had been pardoned. Warden Kennedy of Sing Sing prison was absent when reports were received of the governors action, and as reports were unofficial, it was decided not to tell Patrick. The official papers are in tho mail, and will probably reach the prison tomorrow
 During his long pearceration Patrick has not only become conspicuous through his own efforts to secure freedom, but for the legal aid he gave to many other convicts He has helped many to pre- pare their applications for pardons
 While occupying a cell in the death house before his own sentence was com-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-11-28

the experts declared still afflicted him. He said the alienists had put many of the statements attributed to him into his mouth. Some that he did admit were merely the result of a break down fol- lowing his financial worries, he asserted. Dr Ira o. Tracy, an alienist called by the state, testified to his belief that Robin was sane
 Testimony was addueed later in the afternoon by the prosecution in an effort to overcome the alibi Hyde had attempted to establish. Hyde swore that on the night of August 9. 1910 he did not meet Robin as Robin had said he did.
 Thomas r. Murphy former assistant postmaster. testified that on this night he was invited to Robins apartments for dinner. He said Robin got a telephone message and immediately afterward then went to the Carnegie Trust company offices. Robin left there soon after. Afur- phy swore, and returned in an hour and a half. On their way down Robin said he had been to Hyde's office and had made a big deal, according to Mir. Mur- phys testimony.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-11-28
---------------s6s7-- GIVE BIG DINNER AT PISGAH HOME TODAY

over 25o people are expected to be served at the big ThanksgivinE dinner at the Pisgah Home 1i5 Tuscaloosa avenue, to- day between 12 and ? o'clock. The au- thorities at the home have made elab- crate preparations for the feast and have arranged to feed the poor and needy peo- pie of the city Where circumstances pre- vent persons from eating at the home the dinner will be sent to them in bas- kets.
 A long table has been set up in the home which will seat 70 people at a time. Many of the more prominent people of the city have sisnified their intention oi visiting the home today and after the dinner services will be held.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-11-28
ID READJUST COST
 OF CARRYING MAIL.
Hitchcock Has Plan Which Will Save Nine Million
 Dollars, He Thinks

Washington, November 27.-Readjust- ment of railway mail expenditures was the subject of a conference today be- tween Postmaster General Hitchcock and representatives Of several of the larger railway systems of the country The railways are now paid according to the weight of mail carried. while MT. Hitch cock proposes to pay according to the amount of car space actually used.
 Figures compiled at the postoffiee de- partment as to the actual cost of carry ing the mails indicate that under the present system many roads are reeeiv- ing an exorbitant amount, while some of the smaller lines are losing money.
 Under the weighing system the govern ment pays approximately s50,OO0,oOo a year to the railways for carrying mail Mir. Hitchcock contends that if his plan is adopted it will result in an annual sav- ing of not less than s9,o0o00O.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-11-28
HYDE CASE WILL PROBABLY
 GO TO THE JURY TOMORROW

New York, November 27.-The trial of Former City Chamberlain Charles II. Hyde was concluded tonight, with the exception of the summing up, which was put over until Friday.
 Efforts to appellate the trial so the jurors might spend Thanksgiving at home failed because the state consumed con- siderable time today calling witnesses in rebuttal.
 The feature of the day was the re- appearance of the states chief witness, Joseph c. Robin, former head of the Northern bank, who has testified that Hyde forced a loan of s1Soo0o from that bank to the Carnegie Trust company in 1910 by using his control of city de- posits as a club.
 Robin has been declared insane by alienists called by Hydes lawyers. On the stand today he testified he could not recall as truthful a number of the delu- sions which the alienists attributed to him two years ago, and which some of
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-11-28
FAITHFUL YEARS OF SERVICE REWARDED O'Neal Paroles Albert Kelly of Colbert, Sent Up for
 Murder

Montgomery. November 27.-(special.l-- After 24 years of faithful service to the state Governor O'Neal has granted ps- role of Albert Kelly. white man. who was sent up from Colbert county in 1sss to serve sentence of life Imprisonment for murder. In announcing the parole of Kelly, the governor declared that the man bore a good prison record, and that his service had been long and faithful.
 In addition to the parole of Kelly, Gov ernor O'Neal granted two paroles Of D days each to C. L. Caldwell. white, who was sent up from Randolph county to serve a life sentence for murder, and to A. P. Roden, white, who was sent up from Marshall county on bribery charge.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-11-28
SOIL SURVEY OF ALABAMA COUNTIES Begin Work in Bullock, Clay, Escambia and Russell
 Counties

Washington November 21-(specisl.)- The bureau of soils, United States de- partment of agriculture. in conjunction with the state department of agricul- ture. have begun soil survey of Bulloch, Clay. Escambia and Russell counties.
 When the work Is completed reports will be made showing the different types of soils, what crops they are best adapted to and how they shall be cultivated to obtain the maximum yields. The reports also. usually contain map with colors showing every city, town. village. school house. church, road and streams in the counties.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-11-28
ADJUSTMENTS
erhe Bohemian Girrr

The success Of "The Bohemian Glrl.s to be presented at the Jefferson theatre Saturday, matinee and night, is attribu- ted in part to the peculiarly sympathetic and romantic nature of the story told. Briefly, the story is that of an Austrian nobleman's child, who is stolen by \ gypsy band.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-11-28
PROMINENT MEN
 VISIT CAPITOL

Montgomery. November 27.-(Special)- Tax Commissioner J. B. Starnes of Mar shall county was a visitor at the capitol Wednesday,. MT. ,Starnes came to see the members of the state tax commission with reference to certain tax matters in Marshall county, which he and the pro- bate judge were unable to settle. A rul- ing of the tax commission on the mat ters involved was requested by MT, Starnes.
 Other visitors at the capitol Wednes- day were Lamar Smith of Wetumpla and State Senator c. B. Brown of Jackson county. Both MT. Smith and Senator Brown were in Montgomery on business of a priavte nature.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-11-28
PERSONAL

Robert E. Gam of Anniston. president of the Alabama State Federation of La, loor, arrived in the city yesterday to at tend the meeting of the executive com. mittee of the State Federation of Iabos MT Gam said labor conditions through out the state were in good shape.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-11-28
Two Matinees at Orpheum

The first matinee this afternoon will be at o'clock and the second at s:30 two having been arranged in order to allow the holiday crowds an opportunity to see the wonderful Hindoo mystery pre- sented by "Oniap,n who makes a piano and pianist revolve through the air
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-11-28
Holiday Matinee Biiou

There is a special holiday matinee at the Biiou this afternoon, and the regu- lar evening performance tonight The in- dcations are that every seat in the house will be sold, and those who wish to at tend either performance would do well to get seats in advance. Happy Hooli- gan" Is the attraction.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-11-28
Majestic. Two Matinees

There are two matinees at the Majestic this afternoon to allow the children an extra opportunity of seeing Alfred the Great the wonderful chimpanzee, and Master Billy Lewis, the child who Is said to be the cleverest that has ever been to Birmingham There are two performs ances again tonight
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-11-28
Had to Do It. Said Jones

Houston, Tex, November 2s.-Persons here who knew Charles Jones, the valet who swore that he killed William Marsh Rice, at the instigation of Albert T. Patrick. declare that after the confess sion with which he purchased his own immunity, Jones often said:
 q had to do what I did. ] had to swear away the life of Patrick. Will liam Marsh Rice died a natural death
 After securing his freedom through the confession Jones came to Chambers county, Tex, and became the teacher of Sunday school. Later he disap- peared and his whereabouts are un- known at present. The Rice institute of this city, recently dedicated and opened, was the direct beneficiary of Rice's will. after the will placing Patrick in charge of Rices estate had been discredlted
 Patrick practiced law here and at Aus tin
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-11-28
Excuse Me"

"A farce that breaks all speed llmits," is the way one critic has described "Ex- cuse Me- the Pullman carnival in three sections" which Henry W. Savage will present at the Jefferson theatre Tuesday. matinee and night. Rupert Hughes has written thoroughly human drama.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-11-28

Patrick was the victim of enemies in that state She also obtained affidavits from the foreman of the grand jury which indicted Patrick, asserting his belief that there had been a miscarriage of justice, and commenting unfavorably on the fact that Valet Jones was allowed to go "scott free' after having confessed that he actually committed the deed
 The mystery of Jones' whereabouts has continued since he hurried away from here to Texas after being granted i'm munity.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-11-28
MilIiken Not Surprised

muted, Patrick saw fourteen occupants of nearby cells led to the electric chair.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-11-28
Told Conflicting Stories

He told many conflicting stories. He said he killed his master with ammonia, then that he gave him some gray fills" which Patrick had procured and finally that he saturated sponge of chloroform and held it over the old face until he died. He stuck to this latter story on the stand, and purchased immunity by his confession. Medical experts testified that Rices lungs showed that he had been killed by chloroform. On the other hand Patrick called experts who maintained that there was no such evidence and from that time to this, medical men interested have been divided for and against Pat rick.
 The state maintained that the motive for the murder was found in Rices will There was one executed in 1896 in which the old man left his fortune to the Rice Institute of Houston, Tex. A will of more recent date left all of the money to Patrick to be administered in phllanthro- pic work under Patrick's direction Pat rick denied all acquisitions and conteuded that the old man died a natural death. He led his own defense, and in all of the remarkable attempts since to have the verdict set aside
 Through the tireless efforts of his wife numerous petitions were sent to Albany for Patrick's pardon, signed by thousands of his supporters. Two years ago Mrs. Patrick was active in obtaining affdavits in Texas to support her contention that