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The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1913-11-08

The criminal docket of the federal
court was closed today when Federal
Judge DIETRICH passed sentence on the
III defendants who had pleaded guilty
to violations of the federal laws and
when the jury trying the case in which
John Scott, an Indian of Sites, re-
ported averdict of not guilty this after
noon. This concluded the criminal
business of the court and the Jury was
then permanently excused.
Inquired Into Cases.
In passing sentence on the various
defendants today, most of whom were
Indians, the court made special in
quiry into each case in an effort to
learn of any migitating circumstances,
however, he stated that regardless CT
the pleas for mercy that had been
made he was determined to punish
both whites and Indians vigorously
for the infractions of the law regulat-
ing liquor traffic on the reservation or
among Indians. Though in some in
stances pleas were made in extenua-
tion, both personally and through
counsel who represented them, in no
instance did the court fail to pronounce
judgment and sentence.
BriggIe to McNeips Island.
Barney A. Briggle, who pleaded
guilty to two counts in an indictment
charging completely in connection with
counterfeiting national bank notes,
drew a sentence of 13 months CON
finement in the federal prison at Nc
Neills island. When called on to make
a statement by the court Briggle Of
fered no excuse for his completely.
though apparently laboring under the
impression that because he did not in
tend to pass any of the bank notes
until they were positively perfect, the
court was led to inquire of the district
attorney whether the sanity of the
man had been inquired into.
LlquOT flOldtl0nS.
All the rest of the defendants were
before the court for sentence on the
charge of introducing liquor on the
reservation or in selling or disposing
Of it to Indians. In the case OF Ernest
Peer, in whose case it developed when
he made his plea a few days ago that
he had been used as decoy in carrying
liquor to Culdesac, his home town, the
court expressed sympathy for the UNI
fortunate circumstances of the man,
out declared he was none the less
guilty and assessed so days in the
county Jail at Lewiston and a fine of
800 against him. Earl Farris of Lew
ston, whiteman, though he declared
o the court that he had been bounded
)y the authorities at Lewiston who
we're anxious to force him to leave the
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1913-11-08
CABINET MEETING CALLED
AT MEXICO CAPITAL
HUERTAS CABINET REPORTED TO HAVE ASKED
FOR DICTATOR'S RETIREMENT.
HOLD CONFERENCE TONIGHT
Former President DiaZ Has Cabled Huerta to Retire
Rebel Forces Would Show Their
Strength.

WASHINGTON, Nov. S.-With SER
les of events today eifecting the Mex
lean situation being flashed here, ad-
ministratiOn circles are looking with
interest on the next move to be made
in Mexico. Some credence is given the
report that Huerta's cabinet has voted
for his retirement and the calling Of his
cabinet for conference this evening
indicates some definite stand may be
taken by the dictator. The cable from
DiaZ and the report that Huerta has
engaged passage for Europe, together
with the activity of the rebels, all pres
age rapid developments within the
next day or two. Without funds and
with growing sentiment against him
in Mexico, it is believed that Huerta
must step down and out, either in
humiliation or with severe fight,
within very brief time.
Called Cabinet Together.
MEXICO CITY, Nov. S-President
Huerta has summoned his cabinet to
meet him this evening and it is be-
lieyed here he will then announce
whether he would or would not resign. |
A report is current that he has en-
gagged passage for Europe but this his
friends denied
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1913-11-08
Meeting is Important.

The coming meeting is fraught with
deep significance toward both laboring
men of the country and the great poll
tical parties. One undercurrent which
may break above the surface is a pro-
position to form labor party in this
country. Many are clamoring for this
to be done Immediately. Others, and
they appear to be in the majority, eX-
pressed themselves today informally,
as being more inclined to hold back
this year to give the Wilson admins
tration chance to show what it is
going to do. However, the matter has
advanced SO far that there has been
much talk of appointing a committee
to confer with the socialists on the
subject Of labor party. The social
lists, it was understood today would
favor such a proposition,
provided, of course that it would not
mean elimination of the individuality |
Of the socialist party.
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1913-11-08
Called Cabinet Together.
Rebels Will Show Power.

WASHINGTON Nov S.-"Show Am
erica your potent fighting force was
the message flashed from the Mexican
revolutionary junta here today to the
rebel force infield What the rebel
agents at Washington have planned is
to demonstrate to President Wilson
that General Carranza is able to cope
with the Huertaistas forces, so that
when the final break comes between
Washington and Huerta, removal of
the embargo on arms and not inter
vention will be Wilson's policy.
AS a result of the plan, furious
fighting in northern Merico is looked
for Immediately. General Carranza is
said to be determined to secure con-
troll of several of the large cities of
Merico.
Emissary John Lind will remain in
Mexico all next week unless unfor-
seen developments arise.
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1913-11-08
chihuahua City Captured.

WASHINGTON, Nov. 8.-That Cen
eral Valla, the Mexican rebel COM
mander, has captured Chihuahua City
is rumored here but confirmation is
lacking
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1913-11-08
POrfOri0 Diaz Appears.

PARIS, Nov 8.-Porforio Diaz for
mer president of Mexico, is reported to
have sent a cable to Huerta. 1t is
said he has called on Huerta to RE
tire for the good of Mexico
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1913-11-08
Plan to Give Aid.

A big idea that Max Hays will
spring, according to information here
today, is a proposition that the Arier-
ican Federation of Labor give financial
aid to the 10000 or 10000 strikers in
Dublin. The strike started with the
car men some two months ago. 1t
has spread to other trades and the fight
is to the death because the employers
have repeatedly refused to arbitrate
The strikers, according to Hays, are
in dire straits, as they have never re-
ceived enought wages to pile up much
for such emergencies as the
present. Individual unions affiliated
with the American Federation of La
Dor have contributed generously to the
Dublin strikers, but Hays will urge
a general labor fund to be raised from
workers all over the United States and
Canada.
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1913-11-08

Continued from Page A.
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1913-11-08
GOmpers an Issue.

That the old fight against the So
called ultra conservative policies" of
Gompers will again materialize, and
that Gompers will again be opposed for
reelection by some member of the
group which believes in more direct
and more radical political action for
unionism, was openly asserted today
in the radical camp. Max Hays, who
polled 5000 votes as a candidate for
president last year against the II ,O0G
given to Gompers, declared today that
he will not run again this year. But.
he intimated that when the right man
is chosen to oppose Gompers, he will
work tooth and nail for him. The turn
ing of one big union against Gompers.
in the opinion of Hays, will defeat the
present incumbent for reelection.
While the socialists who are leading
the opposition to Gompers. are far
from being sanguine of success as to
electig their choice for president, they
do believe that in the matter of minor
offices and representation on the exc
cutive conucil, their chances are good
Hot EiOhf Exuaafod
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-07-09
Comparative Statement
Jefferson County Building and Loan
Association for Year Ending
June 30

1t is not so much the growth of an in
stitution as its substantial character that
counts with a wise and discriminating
public The management of the Jeffer-
son County Building and Loan association
is proud of the progress 1t has made IN
the last u months toward the coveted
goal of $1,0OO,oO0 Having reached sSS3Ooo
the million dollar mark is not far ahead.
The comparative statement published this
morning for the year ended June 80, shows
an Increase in assets of $117,000.
But this is a small matter in the view
of the management, compared with the
substantial reputation which 1t reels mas
been fairly won for the association. All
dividends have been earned, all furniture
and fixtures charged off to expense,
double taxation has been endured and
paid, and $25OO has been added to surplus.
Whatever of public confidence is evil
denced by the growth in size the manage
ment knows is due to hard work and
faithful attention to every point involved
in the prudent and conscientious handling
of the stockholders money.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-07-09
WEATHERLY BACK
FROM VACATION

City Commissioner James Weatherly,
with a new lease on life and a sun
burned face. returned to his strenuous
job as member of the Birmingham
triumvirate yesterday, after having
spent four or five days in the noun
tains of North Carolina.
That's the greatest place up there
in the world" he exclaimed yesterday
afternoon at the city hall, as he sat
under an electric fan with his sleeves
rolled up and a handkerchief stuffed
down his neck under his collar. 81
just sat out on the porch and lolled out
my tongue as the col breeze blew
across my brow and the birds chirped
in the treetops. I'd like to have stayed
longer, but there's too much going on
here. | may be able to get back three
or four days after while but I'm In
clined to think that's about all the va
cation I'll get this summer
THE place where my family is and
where / went Is at Black Mountain,
about ID miles from Asheville and over
200 feet higher in altitude
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-07-09
REWE|GH|NG CASE
COMES UP TUESDAY
Railroad Commission Case
VS.. A. G. S. and Other
Railroads

Montgomery, July s.-(Special.)--
Announcement was made today that
the case of the Alabama. railroad COM
mission VS.. the Alabama Great South
ern Railroad company and other rail-
way lines in the state, regarding the
question of reweighing shipments in
carload lots, will be resumed in Bir-
mingham on next Tuesday, July 15
The commission has decided to fin
ish taking testimony in the case in
Birmingham because of the fact that
there Is more interest in the question
in that city than elsewhere in the
state, and because of the fact that 1t
will be easier for witnesses to attend
the hearing.
The reweighing case has been on
the railroad commission docket for
several months, and argument in the
case has been nearly completed. 1t is
probable that the case will be con-
cluded at the Birmingham session, and
that the commission will announce it's
decision shortly after returning to
Montgomery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-07-09
GOODWIN RETURNS
FROM INSPECTION
Army Officer Declares Gov
ernment Property in Good
Condition in Alabama

Montgomery, July S.4(Special)-
That government property is now in a
better condition in Alabama than it has
been in the past 10 years is the state
ment of Lieutenant Albert Goodwin,
United States army. who has just re-
turned to Montgomery from an inspee-
tion trip. which has taken him to a
large number of countiea in the state
Mr.. Goodwin claims that more than
100000 worth of government property
has been recovered during the past
few months, and he attributes this to
the active efforts of Governor O'Neal
who several months ago issued an
order to all the sheriffs of the state
requiring them to seize all army prop
erty which came under their obserya-
ton, except in cases where 1t was
shown that the wearers and possess
ors of such property were entitled to
use it.
The efforts of Governor O,Neal have
also been followed up by Examiner of
Public Accounts Charles L. Townes,
whom the governor delegated to make
a thorough investigation of the various
military organizations of the state.
with view to recovering any lost
property.
1t is the governors intention to Sc
cure warehouse in Montgomery in
which to store all army property. and
he has already taken the matter up
with several real estate dealers of this
city with view to renting a desirable
storage house. 1t is claimed that gov
ernment property is distributed in all
parts of the state and the governor
plans to collect all such property and
store it In suitable place in Montgom-
cry.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-07-09
STREET CAR STRIKE
is OFFICIALLY ENDED
BY THE LOCAL UNION
Action Taken on Account of
the Small Number of Men
Who Answered Call to
Come Out

At a meeting of the local union of
the Amalgamated Association of Street
Car employees neld yesterday morning
at IL o'clock in the rooms of the Bir-
mingham Trades council, the street
car strike was officially declared end
ed. The strike began at midnight.
June 90
Although the strike has given Us
very little trouble from the beginning,
am glad 1t is over" said President A.
Fl. Ford of the Birmingham Railway.
Light and Power company. Normal
conditions viii be resumed and I hope
there will be no more trouble of this
kind to disturb the peace of the people
who are minding their own business
and trying to build a great city of
prosperity and happy homes
The strike was called off on account
of the small amount of street car en-
ployes of the Birmingham Railway,
Light and Power company who would
join the union At no time did the
strikers embarass the operations oftthe
company to any great extent.
The men called the strike and they
called sit off," said William F. welcl,
the organizer who has been managing
the strike. "All I had to do with 1t was
organize the men. They realized they
were overpowered by numbers and by
the city commission from the very
start.
When we called the strike we had
signed agreements with 80 per cent of
the employees of the company to strike
and when the test came they deserted
us. The calling off of the strike will
have no effect whatever on the prose-
cution of the men who are guilty in
the outrage which was committed when
was forced to leave the city in fear
of my life. These cases will be pushed
and prosecuted to the fullest extent of
the law"
Mr.. Welch swore out two more war
rants yesterday in the case in which
he is alleged to have been kidnapped.
They We're against /. Parsons and f.
Williams, employees of the. street car
company
All three of the city commissioners were
greatly relieved yesterday at the receipt
of the news calling on the street car
strike. Officials at the city hall have been
of the opinion for the last several days,
however, that the strike was nearing its
end.
Judge Lane stated that he was especial
ly gratifed, as conditions would now re-
turn to normal and the expenses of the
city could be cut down enormously.
Judge Lane stated that he would now
leave on his vacation as soon as he could
make a few necessary arrangements. Mr.
Exum said the ending of the strike would
make no difference in his plans and he
would leave for a vacation about July 20.
Before he leaves he is expected to make
an announcement as a. candidate for com
missioner to succeed himself
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-07-09
ORDER SUSPENDED
AS IORATE EONA, TN.
Four Cent Passenger Rate
Will Remain in Force
30 Days Longer

Montgomery, July Especial AT
the request of John T. Cochrane of Mo-
bile, president of the Alabama, Tennes-
see and Northern railroad, the state
railroad commission suspended its or
der requiring the railway company to
establish a 3-cent passenger rate for
period of 30 days. The commission
recently ordered the new railroad to
establish a Scent passenger rate on
its line by July 10. the present rate
being 4 cents
The commission at the time of rem
dering a decision with reference to a
lower passenger rate did not pass upon
the freight rates in effect, and Presi-
dent Cochrane has requested that the
passenger rate decision be held UP for
80 days pending an investigation of the
freight rates.
President Coehrane declares that the
enforcement by the commission of the
Scent passenger rate would work a
severe hardship upon his railroad, in
as much as the line is new and is not
vet able to compete with other rail-
roads.
The railroad commission will take
up the consideration of the freight
rates established by the Cochrane lines
within a few weeks. and it is probable
that an order effecting both passen-
ger and freight rates will be issued Mt
the same time.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-07-09
WOMAN SUFFRAGE
AGAIN DEFEATED
BY GEORGIA SOLONS

Atlanta. July s.-Supporters of wom-
ans suffrageain Georgia today met their
third defeat in an effort to obtain either
the house Or senate chambers of the gem
eral assembly of t5eorgfa in which to hold
their state convention here tomorrow and
Thursday nights. The house today re-
fused to consider resolution allowing
the suffragists the use or its chamber an1
the senate previously had twice refused
the privilege of its quarters.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-07-09
MEAT PACKING ESTABLISHMENTS
TO BE THOROUGHLY INSPECTED

Moore, professor of pathology at Cor
nell university. will go to Philadelphia,
New York, Buffalo and Pittsburg and
Dr. J. A. Connaway of the Missouri
Agricultural college at Kansas City.
ST. Louis and St Joseph, Mo-, and
National stock yards, Illinois,.
1t Is my DESIRE said the secretary in
his instructions to the experts. that you
report to me fully and frankly the condi-
tions as you find them at the various
packing establishments, together with
such recommendation looking to the i'm
provement of the service as in your judg-
ment may seem best
In statement announcing the plan. Mr.
Houston said: This new inspection of
meat packing establishments by outside
experts, under temporary assignment by
the government. will in no way supersede
or lessen the work being done by the
bureau of animal industry. The idea is
simply to have the inspection and regula-
tion work checked up by competent au-
thorities, who will report directly to the
secretary"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-07-09
DOCTORS FROM EIGHT.
STATES TAKE EXAMS.
Semi-Annual Tests Before
State Board of Public
Health Held

Montgomery, July S.-(Special)-
Eight states are represented in the
semi-annua1 examinations before the
state board of public health for Ii
cense to practice medicine in Alabama.
These states are Alabama, in which
about two-thirds of the applicants re-
side Louisiana. Georgia, Louisiana,
Mississippi, Tennessee, Missouri and
Florida.
Five of the applicants for license to
practice medicine are negroes, four of
whom are from Alabama and one from
Georgia.
The examinations are under the SUI
pervision of DIR. w T. Mohr, a member
of the state board of health DIR. G. @.
Lipscomb and Dr. Jerre Watson.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-07-09
Lyons Dies Suddenly

William Lyons, a member of the Ems
ley police force. died suddenly yes
terday afternoon about o'clock at
his home in Pratt City. Acute indi-
gestion was said to have been the
cause of death. Mr. Lyons was about
53 years of age, and had been a MEM
Der of the Ensley police force for sew
eral months. He worked his beat as
usual Sunday night, but complained of
being slightly i'll Monday morning.
The deceased is survived by wife and
four children.
Funeral services will be conducted
from the residence in Pratt City this
afternoon at 2 o'clock. The Masons
will have charge of the services. Mem
bers of the Ensley police department
will attend in a body In charge of
Sergeant A. Cochran. Interment will
be made in Fraternal cemetery
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-07-09

Washington, July S.-Mest packing es-
adjustments throughout the country are
TO be subjected to searching inspections
by well known experts selected by the
Secretary of Agriculture from outside of
the government service. This step fol-
lows criticism of federal meat inspection
from various sources and Secretary
Houston announced today that its object
was to increase the efficiency of the
service and to foster public confidence.
The secretary made public the names
of three college professors who have
been chosen to visit and report to him
personally upon conditions existing In
packing plants in New York, Massaehu-
sets, Connecticut, Illinois and Missouri
DIR. w. T. Sedgewick professor of
baeteriology and sanitary engineering
in the Massachusetts Institute of Tech
nology, is to investigate plants at Bos-
ton, Worcester and Bright Wood, Mass,
and New Haven, Conn; Dr. W. A.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-07-09
REV. BARNWELL
BACK IN THE CITY

After an extended trip through the
north and east. DR.. and Mrs Middleton S.
Barnwell returned to Birmingham yes
terday morning and are now located at
their new residence 1901 Fourteenth ave-
nue, south.
DR.. Barnwell is the rector of the Church
of the Advent. Next Sunday he will oc-
cupy the pulpit of that church for the
first time in nearly a month.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-07-09
CAR AND WAGON COLLIDE
Charles Flanny, Negro Driver, Hurt
But Not badly Injured

Charlie Flanny, negro driver for the
Barnett Lumber company. was bruised
about the head and legs last night about
$50 clock. when his wagon collided with
a Tidewater car, number &c, at Fifty-sev-
enth street.
The car. eastbound, in charge of Motor
man W. E. Estes and Conductor j. r.
Faulkner. was three blocks away when
the wagon was sighted. The car whistle
was blown several times and the driver
attempted to get off the street car tracks.
but his rear wheel skidded and the car
struck the wagon hard enough to knock
the negro from his seat. The wagon
was not damaged.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-07-09
NO ACTION TAKENON
PAVING At GADSOEN
Council Holds Lengthy Ses-
sion to Dispose of Matter
STEAMBOAT FOR COOSA
1852 Whites and SCI Negroes Enrolled
in Schools Last Session-Flat-
tering Opinion of Books of
Etowah in Report

Gadsden, July ESPECIAL. after
hearing arguments for and against
paving Walnut street with tarvia until
midnight, the city council adjourned
last night without taking action The
matter will be taken up again next
Monday night, and action probably
will be taken at that time. Captain
j. NJ. Elliott, Jr., led the fight against
paving the street with tarvia, and
quoted many letters and kilograms, as
well as figures. Representatives of
paving establishments were present,
and gave their side of the question
1t is believed by some that the coun-
ell will decide to improve the street
the material to be decided at a later
date.
The annual report of the board of
education was presented to the council
last night by Judge j. Fl. Disque. pres
1dent of the board. Receipts were SEA-
S94, and disbursements, $22947. Dur
ing the year schol Improvement asso-
Citations raised $3.50. Recomm endations
were made TO accommodate more pu-
pills.
Agitation is being revived in favor
of steamboat to be used up and down
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-07-09
Building Permits

The following building permits were is
sued yesterday in the office of the build
ing inspector: -
S1200-Thomas B. Walker, 4112 Sixth ave-
nue., .Wylam,A one story frame house.
s12Oo-E Flowers, Fiftieth street, be-
tween Third and Fourth avenues. one
story frame house.
s14O0-Afiss Katie r. .Poark, 2ol5 Eigh-
teenth street, north, one story frame
building.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-07-09
Picnic Today

The annual picnic OF the Grace Pres
tyteran church Sunday school will be
held today at Avondale park. The
picnickers will meet at the church at
Eighteenth street and Avenue | at $3.50
o'clock and leave in a body for Avon
dale park over the Tidewater lines
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-07-09
Coroner Spain Returns

Coroner c. T.. Spain was back on
the job yesterday after six week S
absence. He found plenty of business
on hand. as there. has been several
homicides lately. Coroner Spain stated
that II the average homicide per day
continues, he does not know when he
will catch up with his docket.