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The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-07-04
RAILWAYS SHARE
 TICKET RETURNS

New York. July S-All railway lines which participate In maintaining the joint ticket agency at Ellis Island share equally in the business of transporting immi- grants to their destinations and in all instances where tickets cost more than 250 the railways pay 10 per cent commission to the steamship lines for sdcA business, according to testimony of c. c. Mccain, chairman of the Trunk Line association today.
 He appeared at the hearing of the gov ernment suit against the shipping trust as alleged to be constituted in the busi- ness of the North Atlantic conference of steamship lines.
 For more than 20 years railways have been paying commissions to steamship lines varying from per cent to 30 per cent during days of destructive com petition. but Tn 1886 the trunk lines got together and fixed 10 per cent as fair commission" declared the witness.
 Max Strauss member of the firm of A. E. Johnson & Co.,, which acts as gen. eral agent for the Russian -American, de- nied on the stand that he had any part testified that ST was paid as commission on tickets from New York to San Fran cisco and that for time in 1885 the Pennsylvania railroad carried immigrants to Chicago at the rate of only s1 head.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-07-04
DANGER INCREASES
 FROM BROKEN RAILS


 Washington, July 3.--A broken 80 pound Bessemer steel rail primarily de- fective and seriously scanned and split was found to have been the cause of an accident on the Great Northern rail- road near sharon, N. D., on December 30 last, which resulted in the killing of five persons and the injuring of IS others. II. w Belnap, chief inspector of safety appliances of the interstate commerce commission, in his report to- day after calling attention to the con stantly increasing number of rail fail ures on railways due mainly to struc- tural defects. say:
 Present specifications and tests in so far as the detection of longitudinal seams Is concerned appears to be in- adequate It would seem now time that more definite action be taken toward eliminating this sonrce of danger and securing structurally sound rails has arrived"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-07-04
TO PROMOTE RECIPROCAL
 TRADE WITH LATIN-AMERICA L

New York. July 3.-"To promote and conserve reciprocal trade relations be- tween the United States and the other American countries" Is the purpose of the Pan-American States association, which has just been organized here by leaders in the South and Central Amer can export trade.
 Its permanent headquarters include four floors of a big office building on Thirty second street. The President of the as- sociation is r. A. Wurzbak, a New York banker. His associates include Judge AL ton B. Parker, Hiram Maxim. simon Pa- tlno a South American millionaire, and Heriberto Barron, a Mexican lawyer
 The list of vice presidents includes Admiral George Dewey, George Gray, Col. George Harvey, Maj. Gen. Leonard Wood and. Col Henry Watterson.
 The governors of g of the states of the union and Governor Cotton of Porto Rico compose e governors board. The principal work of tho organization for the present will be the maintenance of permanent exhibit of Pan-Amerlcan products in New York city.
 Additional aims announced in its pros
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-07-04
REPORT OF PISGAH
 HOME FOR JUNE

The report of Pisgah Home for the month ending June 30, 1912, is as follows "The month has been an exceedingly busy one but one of encouragement. Trus- tees have been elected and Pisgah Home has been incorporated.
 We expect to commence the build ing of a new Pisgah Home in a few days Two babies have been born in the home during the month and at present we have a beautiful 10-pound boy of good paren- tage awaiting adoption. We appreciate more than we can say the kindness of our many Pisgah friends.
 ''den, women and children cared for to July 1, 1912. 719; meals served. 112S; se- cured work. 24; receives from jail, 4; re- ceived on parole. f. maternity cases 4; births, g. sent home, g.
 I've have two girls received on parole at present in Hillman hospital, receiving treatment. Respectfully submitted.
 "REV. C. O. OXNAM, D. D..
 ''Elder in Charge"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-07-04
EXTRA POLICE TO
 KEEP ORDER TODAY

Chief of Police Bodeker has detailed special squads of men 10 see that the exuberance of Birminghammers doesn't carry them into rash acts on this "Glo- rious Fourth" Nine extra men have been ordered to report to Sergeant Hawkins for special duty at the Bijou and Jefferson theatres. where returns of the fight will be shown. Capt Martin Eagan will have eight patrolmen at the ball park for tho morning game and IS for the afternoon game.
 Four men go to East s4ake park in ths afternoon to be on duty there and one extra policeman will be there in the morning. Also four at Germania park for the picnic today.
 The chief says that ne wants to see people, old and young, have q dandy good time today. but he also wants to be ready to cool their ardor in case that is necessary. and to stop any too bois- terous demonstrations.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-07-04
MIR. AND MRS. TAFT
 ID SUMMER CAPITAL
The President Will Find Welcome Awaiting Him
 When He Arrives

Washington, July 3.-The President and Mrs. Taft left at 5:35 o'clock tonight for Boston to spend the remainder of the week at his summer home near Beverly. Mrs. Raft will stay in Beverly during the rest of the summer and Miss Helen Taft and the two Taft boys are expected to join her there in a few days. The President will return to Washington Monday
 Philadelphia, July 3-Prd;ident Taft left this city for New York s5 minutes behind the schedule. His train was delayed at Newark, Del. s3 minutes because of hot box on the baggage car.
 Beverly, Mass, July 3.-President Tart will find a welcome awaiting him when he reaches Beverly tomorrow morning for a four days vacation. His special train, due to arrive at s.3O o'clock, will be met by a committee of citizens After the speech making the President will be es- corted to Paramatta, his summer resi- dence, by procession composed of mem- bers of the city government, the repub- lican city committee. the Taft club. the Republican club, members of the Grand army, boy scouts, Boys Brigade and the school children of the city
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-07-04

s. Blank, John Beitman, I. Adler and E. Solomon. Some of these members were absent from the city and the badges will be presented at future date. MT Dannelly presented the badges to the "vets" and made a few happy remarks appropriate to the occasion.
 The following programme was spen- didly carried out. Each number was well rendered, the violin solo of Master Theodore Bowinsohn being exceptional ly fine:
 Invocation by Rev. J. M. Dannelly.
 Music, Miss Roberta Livingston.
 Oration and presentation of jewels, J. M Dannelly.
 Vocal solo, Miss Lovelace
 Installation of officers by Frank Ar rico.
 Violin solo, Theodore Lowinsohn.
 Address. Herman Beck.
 Vocal solo. Miss Sadie Brown.
 At the conclusion of the programme Ice cream and fruit were served.
 The following officers were installed into their respective chairs for -the en- suing term:
 Samuel B. Sterne, chancellor com rnander; w S. Sherrili, vice chancel- Tor; John A. Fisher, prelate; Frank Ar rico, master of finance; J. Sandman, master of exchequer; l. w. Holt, keeper of records and seal; W. C. Mccoy, mas ter of work; J. c. Arthur, inner guard; J. K. Patterson, outer guard.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-07-04
News of Ensley

While nothing special is planned for today the people of the city will never theless celebrate the Fourth in various ways. At Ensley park music, games and minor attractions will be held. Ball games will be played and other ath- 1etics indulged in. At the Franklin theatre fight fans will hear the ring side returns from the Flynn Johnson fight. The stores will close in the aft ernoon and the clerks will be given holiday. The grocery stores and meat markets will be closed all day.
 Much interest is being taken in the baking contest at Harris hoveladys scheduled for Saturday. The contest is open to the women of the city. Prizes will be offered for the best cakes, pies and bread.
 As many of the operating depart ments of the steel mill and blast fur naces as can will close down today and the employees be given a day off.
 MT. and Mrs Walter D. Wilson. aft CT brief visit to relatives, leave today for Roanoke, Va, where they will make their future home. MT. Wilson, who has lived in Ensley many years, is chief electrician for the Virginia Bridge and Iron company of Roanoke.
 MT. and Mrs. Thomas Davidson of Cincinnati are visiting MT. and Mrs. R. F. Harris of Tuxedo.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-07-04
DANES ACCEPT
 GIFT OF PARK

New York, July S-Dr. Max Henius. chairman of committee of naturalized Danes. today received a message from the Danish minister of state that the gifts to Denmark of a national park from Anlerican Danes had been accepted with the stipulation that the park be ex- clusively reserved for Americans on the Fourth of July" and such other days as are nationally celebrated throughout the United States.
 The gift was inspired through fear that traditions and folk lore so insep- arably attached to certain spots in Denmark would pass from the life of the natives through the abolition of certain landmarks Among those so menaced was the heatherland of north ern Jutland, and it Is there that the gift of the Americans is located. The park will be dedicated on August 3.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-07-04
ENGLISH PROBE OF
 TITANIC COMPl PlETE

London, July 3.-The Board of Trade inquiry into the Titanic steamship dis aster was concluded today. Lord Mer- .sey, presiding judge, announced that its report would be produced within reasonable time.
 Sir Rufus Isaacs attorney general, in his closing speech, said he had been anxious to find If possible an excuse for the ipaction of Captain Lord of the Cal ifornian, but he had regretfully come to the conclusion, he said, that there was no excuse for him. He averred that utterly unnecessary risks had been taken by the Titanic and the causes Of the disaster were a bad lookout and ex- cessive speed
 During the 36 sessions of the court of inquiry 9S witnesses have been ex- amined and 25.631 questions put to them.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-07-04
WILL WHEELS
 IS ARRESTED

Will Wheelis. accused of shooting and dangerously wounding German Chanman at 2020 Avenue F on the night of January 13.. was arrested last night by Policemen Brannon and Macke. Of fcers have been on the lookout for Wheelis ever since the shooting affair. but he has been keeping himself well out of the way.
 It was stated at Police headquarters last night that Wheelis. while board ing at the Grammar home. is alleged to have used some strong language and when the Channan boy demonstrated with him Wheclis shot him in the stom- ach. inflicting painful wound.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-07-04
DRAW FOR PLACES IN OLYMPIC RACES MADE AT STOCKHOLM

Stockholm, July 3--Amenities between representatives of various nation over shadowed all other events at the Olympic games today.
 Colonel Robert NJ. Thompson of the New York Athletic club gave dinner on the yacht Katrina to the Olympian commit tee, composed of the representatives of all national players. The dinner was served on deck and Crown Prince Gustave Adolph, Baron coubertin, the American and British ministers. James E. Sullivan. the United States special commissioner. and other prominent Americans attended.
 On today drawings, Melvin w. Shep- pard, Irish-American Athletic club. and James E. Merridith, Mercerburg academy were drawn for the same heat in the SO0 metres, and John Paul Jones. the Cornell university crack, and the Harvard star, was drawn in the 1900 metres.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-07-04
PHOENIX LODGE |NSTALLS OFFICERS Delightful Affair at Public Installation at Fra
 ternal Hall

Music and oratory and the presence of large number of ladies were the features of the public installation of of- ficers of Phoenix Lodge No. 25. Knights of Pythias, last night at the Fraternal hall.
 J. M. Dannelly of Montgomery, grand keeper of records and seal. was the ora tor of the occasion. His address was eloquent and inspiring. as he told the story of Pythian aims and achieve ments. In addition to the installation ceremonies pleasant feature was the presentation of veterans badges to the members of the lodge who had held membership in the order for 25 consecu- tive years. Those receiving the badges were A. J. 0dom, Ike Simpson, B. F. Oldham, Sam Worcester, Gen Klippen, D. Levy, E 1T Levi, W. L. Delheim, M.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-07-04
New Workers EIated

New York July 3.-Charles F. Mur- phy, United States Senator OGoman and a number of Tammany leaders and delegates arrived from Baltimore late today, all expressing elation over the outcome.
 Tt is great ticket, an done that am sure promises success" said MT. Murphy.
 Senator OGorman said Wilson and Marshall would receive a majority of votes of the Independents of the coun- try.
 He declared that notwithstanding the sharp rivalry between candidates and their friends. there. never was convention of such harmony.
 John B. stanfield, wiio replied to Bryans attack on the New York delegation at Bal timore, said
 "The ticket nominated at Baltimore is for the best presented to the people by the democratic party since the nomination of Grover Cleveland. MT. Bryan has said he will support Governor Wilson. That is as it should be. No one should be elimi- mated because of the convention fight as some have suggested. The fight was made in the convention and ended there. all the delegates being harmonious and enthusiasts tic in support of the candidates of that convention"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-07-04
M'DONALD THINKS
 THAW DANGEROUS

White Plains, N. r., July 3.-Dr. Car los B. Macdonald. insanity expert. for merly a member of New York state lun- acy commission, testified here today that Harry K Thaw is insane. Would the release of Thaw be dangerous to the pub lie peace and safety?' the witness was questioned
 "In my opinion 1t would, declared the expert.
 Clarence J. Shearn, counsel for Thaw, put pr. Macdonald through g long and detailed examination. The greater part or his questioning was as to the particular evidence of insane delusons fin each of Thaw's many letters and papers.
 Dr. Macdonald admitted that the great CT part of the exhibits considered singly showed no insane delusions collectively they did he insisted.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-07-04
HUMANE OFFICER
 REPORTS FOR JUNE

Humane Officer J. l.. Patton has pre- pared his report for the month of June. Two new members were added to the lists et the meeting in the city hall Tuesday. Mir. Pattons report is as follows:
 ''Complaints investigated. 90; complaints unfounded, IS; children cruelty treated. 4; children neglected. ,; children found In improper homes, 3; parents on probation for i'll treatment, 2; charity cases investi- gated, i; arrests, 1; convictions, 3; warn- ings issued. 35; chicken ordinances is- sued. 200o; horses humanely destroyed. 2: mules humanely destroyed, 3; cows hu- namely destroyed, 1; dogs hunanely de- stroyed. 9; cats humanely destroyed, [.
 "J. L. PATTON,
 Humane Officer"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-07-04
ALABAMA MEN ARE
 HURT IN NASHVILLE

Nashville. July (Special)-G. c. Gardner and H. A. Bradshaw of Flor ence, Ala, are confined at St. Thomas hospital as the result of an accident to their car this evening while driving in West End in company with Jordan Stokes, Jr.. prominent young attorney.
 The latter had his jaw broken and MT Gardner was badly gashed about the head and. Ike Bradshaw, sustained many body bruises: The Alabamians had driven through in their car that became manageable at the breaking of the steering gear on the oiled West End roadway. All three of the injured are resting easily.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-07-04


 has come out of the contest with dis tinct gain in prestage.
 So far as Mir. Underwood himself is concerned no one got a whimper of defeat from him. Calm and placid as ever with his usual Underwood smile. he ap- peared upon the floor of the House and was given q great ovation by his col leagues.
 q feel that my heartfelt gratitude which shall abide with me forever, to my friends Is inadequate compensation. for their devotion to me and my cause during the long and wearisome balloting at Baltimore" said MT. Underwood. T am gratified and pleased with what they have done and no thought of bit. terness or censure for any one" he said. Tt is useless for me to add he con tinued. that I cheerfuly submit to the decree of the party and the nominees of the Baltimore convention will have no more loyal or enthusiastic supporter in the coming campaign than myself"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-07-04
Ryan Will Support Wilson

Baltimore, July 3-Thomas F. Ryan, the financier, who was a delegate from Virginia to the democratic national con vention. tonight authoYized the following statement:
 tered the independent will of the demo- cratic party through its chosen delegates. and 1t is the duty of every democrat without regard to past preferences. to accept that nominee with good will and no regrets, and to go into the coming battle with courage to make Governor Wilson president.
 we should all contribute every effort in our power. dictated by good judgment and honest considerations, to accomplish that result. The party is united and as the campaign progresses I believe it will gain the confidence of the country"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-07-04
WOLGAST AND RIVERS ARE IN
 FINE PHYSICAL CONDITION

admirers betting. He says he is in the best of condition and mas all confidence of keeping his title. ! The 11,0O0 seats have been sold with the exception of the galleries. which were not reserved. Manager McCarey of the club stated the house would amount to about s5I 600.
 Wogast Is guaranteed s150ne. with a half-interest in the moving pictures. and Rivers gets $s0o0 for his share with no picture interest. Betting was brisk to- day with Wolgast the public choice at 10 to 6.
 Earlier the odds were ? to l. several large bets being placed at these figures
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-07-04
ENSLEY DOCTORS
 ELECT OFFICERS

The West Medical society of Ensley, Pratt City. and Bessemer held a meet ing last night at 8 o'clock in Ensley. and the annual election of officers was held. There was a banquet at the Pal ace cafe, an excellent repast, hugely enjoyed by every one present; follow inf which speeches were made by Drs. +. M Cunningham and c. D. Brown. The officers elected were: Dr. W. D. Rountree, president: Dr. Claud, vice president: pr. John Black, secretary. and Drs. McGee. Mann and McEarrmid as entertainment committee. The meet ing adjourned at 11:45. after several other little matters of business had been attended to.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-07-04

Los Angeles, July S.-Ad Wolgast cham pion lightweight of the world. today seemed to be in the prime of physical condition. ready to defend his title against Joe Rivers in the Vernon arena tomorrow afternoon. The battle, scheduled for 20 rounds is to begin at 1 o'clock. Rivers, too, was in superb form, and said he would sleep late tonight, confident that tomorrow he would win the worlds cham pionship.
 Wolgast asserted that he had no fear of Rivera His first battle since he was stricken With appendicitis last fall. his confidence seemed to be braced by his
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-07-04
ABLE TO NAVIGATE BUT
 FORGED TO TACK FREQUENTLY

what seemed to him to be a state of intoxication.
 The judge, said Jones, sat with his head resting on his cnest An attorney who had entered an objection had to wait 10 seconds for the judge to rouse him. self and rule on the motion. Jones said he had seen Judge Hanford apparently intoxicated on downtown street one morning between midnight and 1 o'clock.
 .'The judge required about the whole width of the 15 foot sidewalk In which to navigate" Jones testified. He described the judge as he staggered on the side walk F'always making progress but tack ing frequently
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-07-04
ADJUSTMENTS
Two Matinees-Orpheum

There will be two matinees at the Or pheum theatre this afternoon, the first at o'clock and the second at s:30 o'clock. account of the immense Fourth of July crowds that are expected. The first mati- nee will be over in time for the audi ence to reach the baseball park before the game is called. There will also be two performances tonight. the first at 7;30 and the second at 9 o'clock. Manager Semori is offering a vaudeville bill which patrons of the house declare is the best that has been seen in that theatre in several weeks.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-07-04
Negro Women Arrested

Jennie, Myrtle and Lil1ie Mcbride, ne- gro women of Besseme- were yesterday afternoon lodged in me county jail. charged with murder. Deputy Sherin M F. Parker of Bessemer made the arrest The three sisters are charged with be- ing accessories to a murder that occurred some time ago near Woodward. The three women were allowed bond of $30O
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-07-04
A. P. ANDREW RESIGNS
 HIS POSITION UNDER
 SECRETARY MVEAGH
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 to the many thousands throughout the country who have business to conduct with this department
 For long time the transaction of much of the treasurys business has been at a standstill, and an outbreak of some sort has been imminent Many able and energetic treasury officials have had to bear the brunt of harsh criticism from people outside who have suffered inter minable delays with their business with the treasury for which the secretary alone was responsible and at the same time they have had to submit to criticism even more harsh and more undeserved from MT. Macveagh himself whenever he dis covered that they had ventured to act upon some matter of minor importance without awaiting his decision.
 Unable to Transact Business
 lTime and again heads of the great di- visions of the treasury have found them selves unable to carry on the business in- trusted to them. and have been discour- aged to the point of resigning their posi- tions because they were unable to obtain any opinion or decision from MT Mac Veagh upon urgent questions which had been before him for many months.
 "At the same time they have Invariably been reproached by him for such limited
 
 to take on their own responsibility MT. MacVeagh's mental attitude Is difficult to realize by those who have not had intl- mate every day experience with 1t. To- ward many of the higher treasury of flcials he has from time to time displayed an aversion. suspicion and distrust which in view of the fact that these officials were men of hts own choice would seem inexplcable in man of normal mind. For many months at a time he has persis- tently refused even to speak to those of ficials of his department with whom he should naturally have been in constant general communication.
 When MT. Hllles was assistant secre- tary of the treasury there was at least one period amounting to several weeks during which MT. MacVeagh refused to have any relations with him. l know that there were several longer periods of curiously suspended relationship with Assistant Secretary Norton. Mir. McClung. treasurer of the United States. affirms that he has only been allowed one short interview with the secretary during a pe- riod covering more than year. MT. Ralph. the director of the bureau of en- graving and printing. has repeatedly com
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-07-04

Seattle, July 3-United States Judge Cornelius H. Hanford's alleged bibulous habits were inquired into by the House judiciary subcommittee today.
 Testimony has been given that Judge Hanford was in the habit of drinking in several saloons and club; that he usually drank beer in one place. sherry and egg in a second. benedictine in a third and Martini cocktails in fourth, mixing them in all other places.
 Robert E. Jones, former newspaper reporter, testified that during the Holt murder trial several years ago he had seen Judge Hanford on the bench in