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The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-01-15
Progressiyes Uncertain

Augusta. Me-, January 14.-Uncertain-
ty as to the progressives in the legis-
lature was heightened here today in
the United States senatorial election.
The republicans have five majority in
the senate and only two votes to spare
over the necessary 76 in the house
Former Congressman Edwin c. Burleigh
and Senator o. Gardiner, the republican
and democratic candidates, respectively,
were selected at a preferential primary
in June The republicans have seven
more than the necessary 80 on Joint bal
lot if members with the progressive
tendencies vote with them. The first
ballot in the house resulted in no choice.
Burleigh and Gardiner each received
n votes. The senate vote was on strict
party lines, 21 for Rurleigh and 10 for
Gardiner. Wednesday noon both houses
will vote jointly.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-01-15
PARDON BOARD IN
MONTHLY SESSION

Montgomery. January 14.-(Special.)-
The January meeting of the state pardon
board was held Tuesday in the office of
Secretary of State Cyrus b. Brown, one
of the members of the board. A large
number of cases were presented to the
board for consideration, many of the ap-
plicants for clemency being represented
by attorneys and relatives. The board
will make its recommendations to Gov
ernor O'Neal.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-01-15
OHIO WILL SOON
BEGIN TO FALL

Washington, January 4.-According 10
weather bureau reports tonight the ONO
river stage should begin to fall at cln-
cinnati after Wednesday, and at Louis
VILE by Friday The weather report
says:
'The Ohio river is falling above Hunt
ington, w Va. but continues TO rise
from Cincinnati TO Cairo. 1t is expected
that crest stage of CPS feet VIII De
reached at Cincinnati "Wednesday. NO
change In the stage for lower river points
as hitherto published Indicated onuer
present conditions the river VIII pesih
to fall at Cincinnati after WEDNESDAY,
and at Louisville by Friday
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-01-15
POINTS OUT HOW THE
DEATH TOLL MAY BE
REDUCED IN MINES
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Korean countries. Various questions that
quarries and metallurgical plants cannot
be answered finally without Investigations
and inquiries that are national in scope.
An ong ~such questions are the most eff
cient methods OF preventing the diseases
peculiar to mining and metallurgical in
dustries. aud the most effective sanitary
precautions to be observed in and about
mines and in the various metallurgical
occupations
Especial attention is called to some of
the benefits derived, both by the govern
ment and individuals, from the bureaus
full Investigations.
A saving or money and the delivery of
better grade coal than would have been
obtained otherwise. are mentioned in this
connection. More than S5,00o,o00 worth of
coal is bought annually by the govern
ment under specifications prepared by the
bureau of mines; and additional fuel to
the value of $3,0Oo,000 is bought by it un-
der the general advice of the bureau
The benefits have been both general and
special, the real saving being several times
as great as the actual money saved be-
cause of the securing of a better coal.
During the year every mine in the Uni
ted States at which an explosion or fire
of any note occurred was visited by enc
Director Holmes, who, in co-operation
with or with the approval of the state or
mine officials, investigated the cause of
the disaster and gave such aid as was
possible in preventing further loss of life
and resources. Many other mines were
investigated.
Safety Conditions Improved
In all but two of the mines where large
disastrous explosions have taken place
during the last few years open lights
were used, he says, and If safety oondi-
tions are to be improved. it seems prob
able that the use of electric lanus Will
be widely extended. The bureau has
made tests showing how electric motors
should be ncased TO render safer .llcr
operation in gaseous coal mines. II has
shown that explosive mixtures of irine
gases may be ignited by the breaking OF
an electric light bulb.
The director dwelis on the necessity oi
trying to prevent explosions rather than
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-01-15
TWO VICTIMS OF
PURSE SNATCHER

Miss Millie Hatton, residing at S24
South Twentieth street. had a pocket
book snatched from her hand last eve-
ming at the corner of Alley H and Twen-
tieth street. A large negro grabbed the
purse and ran down the alley. The
pocketbook contained several dollars in
cash.
Mrs. Margaret Silk, 2117 North Eighth
avenue, was another victim of the purse
snatcher last night. Her purse con-
tanned some small change and several
checks.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-01-15
Will Not Iniure Business

VIII ISOt lHJuTt DuSltcso
The governor says the statutes OF
the state should be amended to pro-
vide some responsible official super
vision of the whole process of incorpo-
ration and provide, in addition, salu-
tary checks upon unwarranted and fic-
titious increases on capital No legiti-
mate business will be injured or HARM
fully restricted by sueh action. These
matters affect the honor and good faith
of the state. and should be acted upon
at once and with clear purpose.
After declaring that the state should
enact legislation to protect its people
from irresponsible persons who offer
for sale securities of every sort, the
governor turned to the question of
jury drawing. "Why has no legislature
ever seriously and earnestly set itself
to correct this condition.? he asks.
THE drawing of guard juries and even
upon occasion the drawing of petit
juries, is notoriously subject to po-
litical influence and control in this
state. and this can and should be rem
edied."
Continuing the governor pointed out
reforms in the states taxation system,
and suggested that the board of pub
lie utility commissioners be granted ad-
ditional powers to eliminate danger
Gus grade railroad crossings in "a
thoroughly practical fashion," The
board, he urged, should also be given
power to require railroads TO man their
train with adequate crews.
While commencing the legislature of
1911 for passing the act permitting g
cities and towns to adopt the commits
sion form of government, the governor
urged fuller extension of the system.
Washington, January 14.-President-
elect Wilson's declaration at Trenton
that he would pick only progressiyes
for the work of the new administration
from democratic leaders of the Senate
stamps today he would have united
backing in that body. Efforts to unite
the democrats with the control virtually
given to the progressives have been so
far successful that leaders predict there
will be no break in the organization.
The reorganization element will yield
the chairmanships of committees to
the older senators entitled to them by
rank but at the same time will insist
upon full voice in the control of
each committee and in. the selection of
it's members. Senators Martin and Holxe
Smith. recognized as the leaders of the
democratic forces in the Senate, both
refused to see in the remarks of Mr..
Wilson any especial reference to the
situation in the Senate and both pre-
dicted a harmonizing settlement of all
differences.
Il don't understand why a democrat
should be surprised at the declaration
of Governor Wilson that he is in ac-
cord with the progressives of the times, y
Senator Martin declared. I'm sure he
will find the democratic party in the
Senate solidly with him in the views he
Expresses. l certainly know of no dis
sent from them"
Senator Smith said
II do not apprehend any dscord
among the democrats of the Senate. l
believe that a harmonious plan of re-
organization will be adopted, practically
doing away with the old hard and fast
rule of seniority and yet recognizing
the value of the eervices of those who
ate
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-01-15
Important Hearings

Washington, ID. c., January H.--Dates
for important hearings before the House
commerce committee today includes: jan
uary 2S, classification of freight; January
81, matters relating to passenger rates,
mileage and passes; February 4, railroad
safety appliances, seven long and short
haul clause of Interstate commerce laws;
transportation of perishable freight; IA,
rates in general; Is. baling and market
ing of cotton textures.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-01-15
New impeachment Procedure

Washington, January 14.-To protect the
Senate against He necessity of giving
necessary time to protracted impeach-
ment trials in the future, Senator Pom
creme of Ohio today introduced a joint
resolution In the Senate providing for an
amendment to the constitution as to
authorize Congress to provide other means
OF impeachment in minor cases than those
now afforded.
Under the constitution as it stands all
impeachment cases must be tried in the
Senate. Mr.. Pomerene would still have
the Senate pass upon all efforts to remove
the President, the vice president and
members of the supreme court, but would
give authority for a change in all other
impeachment proceedings.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-01-15
Deaths and Funerals
Sol Mullin

The~funeral of Sol Mullin, who died
Monday at a local infirmary, will be held
at 8 o'clock Thursday afternoon from the
residence 524 Randolph street, Beverly
Place. Interment will take place in ELM
wood cemetery.
He is survived by his widow and one
child, his mother, Mrs. w. c. Langford
of Nashville, Tenn; two brothers, r. l..
Mullin of TT. Meyers, Fla. H. A. Null
lin of Houston, Texas. and two sisters,
Mrs. p l.. Mobley of Jacksonville, Fla.
and Mrs. H. F. Crawford of Birming-
ham.
j. T. Hood, r. T. Pittman, G.. A. Hughes,
F. A. Hanlin and Russell Hunt.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-01-15
Helen Louise King

Helen Louise King, the eighteen
months old daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
Henhy J. King. died yesterday after
noon at 1:3O o'clock at the family res
idence. IS Pearl street, West End. The
funeral will be held from the residence
this afternoon The pail bearers will be
c. Marsh, M. w. Pearsons, Charles
James and w. J. Whitaker.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-01-15
Woman Hit By Auto

Annie Burrlong, negro woman living
at 1929 Avenue H, was struck by an auto
mobile at Seventeenth street and Avenue
G yesterday afternoon about l o'clock
She was only slightly injured and was
able to go to her home. The driver of
the auto escaped.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-01-15
Nine Outlaws Killed

Manila. January 15.-Lieutenant Fletcher
reports that only nine outlaws We're
killed in the fight Monday in South Lanao
between a detchment of scouts and a
large force of bandits The military and
constabulary are cooperating in the pur-
suit of the scattered band.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-01-15
Woodmen Install Officers

West End camp No. 622 Woodmen of
the World met last night in their regular
session, installation of officers being
held. The following men were elected for
the ensuing term: Council commander.
L. w. Ray; advisory lieutenant, viii
Trigg; clerk, j. Chamblee, and banker.
G. Downs. After the installation of Of
ficers refreshments were served
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-01-15
ATHLETIC CLUB STAG
PROVES A BIG SUCCESS
ny II. #. LussIER.

The Birmingham Athletic club put on an
entertainment last evening in their gym
nasium that would have suited the most
fastidious. The society" circus could
not have surpassed it in thrills and unex-
pected actions of some of the performers.
A large audience of club members and
guests thoroughly enjoyed the two hours
of continuous performance and left with
tile fond hope that Harry Miles Will
soon stage another like it or better.
La Belle Lizzie" was the first act on
the long programme and she proved a
delightful surprise. Although slightly af-
fected with stage fright. her" stunts
went through without too many awk-
ward falls. Paul shoene. the human
fly of Atlanta. then appealed to the
members with some dexterons antics on
the high bars. This act pleased very
much and set the spectators on edge
for what was to follow.
Harry Miles. the general secretary was
the announcer for the colored stock COM
pany who presented a four act semi
farce entitled bliss and Sniff" The
piece was presented in many scenes.
of days later there were developments
From the files he made copies. Wink
field said several copies were given
Stump. Witness said these appeared in
the paper on a holiday WINFIELD said
that he did not remember the telegram
and did not remember to whom it was
addressed or whose signature was at
tached to II. WINFIELD testified next
substantially as follows:
Told to Keep Quiet
with this matter l had nothing more
Then I did two months later. I went
back to the office for my keys. There
found Stump. He was at the desk of
Mr.. Archbold. He told me to get every
thing l could get my hands on for him.
Stump was at the desk and had pos
session of some of the letters. / told him
that he was going further than I knew
anything about. He said: you keep
quiet and we'll fix you He was doing
business with his brother-in-law. Then
he got the letters and l saw the two he
got and read them.''
do you know the dates; whom they
were to, or the signatures interrogated
Senator Clapp.
. mo; do not remember the date, nor
do | remember the signatures attached, -
said witness. 'It might have been Quay.
They were letters received by the oil
officials.
Winhfield said only two things were
taken in one day. Witness said a day
later copybook was taken and was re-
turned by Stump the following forenoon
Witness said they were asked IL they
could get copies of letters passing to and
fro from Washington. He said they were
told they would receive compensation
who told your" Senator Clapp asked
WINFIELD replied that he had left the
matter of disposing of the letters to
Stump.
What did you receive as your share?''
Senator Clapp asked.
LESS than $500"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-01-15
WOTHERSPOON IS
CONFIRMED MAJOR
GENERAL OF ARMY
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the Standard Oil company in New York
as a messenger. stump, he said. was
employed as a file clerk. WINFIELD said
that in the autumn of 1904. after reading
in the New York American newspaper
articles of some person from Washing-
ton, he, Stump, and another boy, Frank
Morrill,, thought there was something
about to happen. Witness said q couple
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-01-15
Mrs. Catherine Archer

Gadsden, January 14--(Special Mrs.
Catherine Archer. wife of W. P. Archer,
died yesterday afternoon at the family
residence on Third street She was the
daughter of Tom Lister one Of the most
prominent farmers. in Etowah county.
She is survived by her husband and eight
children, and by her father and nine
brothers and sisters.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-01-15
Harris Arrested

Deputy Sheriff Reeves arrested Anthony
Harris, a white man about 27 years old,
last night. charging him with grand lar
ceny. The deputy charged that Harris
was running away with bicycle when
Reeves overlook him.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-01-15
Election hy Popular Vote

Raleigh. N. c., January 1.-THE state
senate today adopted a resolution rati-
flying the proposed amendment to the
federal constitution providing for the
election of United states senators by
popular vote. The measure is expected
to be acted on faVorably this week by
the House.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-01-15
Vote Separately

Denver. Col, January 14.-Former
Gov. Charles S. Thomas and Gov. John
r. Shafroth, democrats, were elected
United States senators from Colorado
today The senate and house voted
separately. Twelve republicans in the
house and three in the senate voted
for the democratic candidates, in COM
pliance with the pledges taken prior to
the November race. Election returns
will be ratified at joint session to-
morrow.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-01-15
Prevent Intermarriages

Columbus, o., January 14.--Represen-
tative Ripper today introduced Dill
In the house to prohibit intermarriase
between whites or negroes and negroes
and Chinese in the commonwealth.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-01-15
To Amend Constitution

Albany, n. Y, January 1.-THE reso-
luton to ratify the proposed amend
ment to the federal constitution provlu-
ing for the election of United States
senators by the people of the several
states today was passed by the lower
New York legislative branch. The
measure will be considered tomorrow
hv the upper body.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-01-15
Weeks Is Elected

Boston, Mass, January 1f.-John
Weeks, republican OF Newton, today re-
ceived majority vote for United States
senator in both branches of the leg
islature of Massachusetts.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-01-15
Examine Available Witnesses

Washington, january l4-With half a
dozen financiers whose presence was de-
sired by the money trust committee of
the House not TO be bound by process
SEWERS today the committee has decided
to examine Immediately such witnesses
as are available, and close its hearings as
early as possible
Chairman Pujo said that he hoped to
corclude the hearings by the end of this
week. The committee tomorrow Will re-
ceive the report of Dr. c. w. Richardson,
who examined William Rockefeller
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-01-15
Julia A. Terrell

The funeral of Julia A. Terrell, the
4-year-od daughter of Mr. and Mrs. j.
H. Terrell, was held Sunday afternoon
from the residence in Dunnavant. Inter
ment took place in the family burying
ground in Dunnavant.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-01-15
Western Representatives Meet

Washington. January 14.--As the re-
suit of a conference held today by
number of western democratic senators,
a letter soon win be forwarded TO
President elect Wilson urging the Sc
lection of a far western man for Sec
rotary of the Interior.
The meeting was called as a result
of representations of western senators
who have called on Governor Wilson.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-01-15
Mrs. E. c. Thornton

cuba. January A. = Special, Mrs. E. c.
Thornton. age 75 years, was buried Nom
day afternoon. Her relatives. children
and grandchildren are prominent insthe
business world of several states. The fu-
neral service was conducted by the Rev.
Scale, pastor of the Methodist church
at Livingston. of which church deceased
had been a member since early girlhood.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-01-15
Borah Reelected

Boise. Idaho, January 14-on the first
ballot Senator w. Il. Borah was elected
United States senator by the legislature
today.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-01-15
Rivers Gets Decision

New York, January 14.--Joe Rivers, the
Mexican lightweight outpointed Leach
Cross of this city in 1o-round bout here
today.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-01-15
EIlison Makes Statement

c. S. Ellison requests that the state
ment be made that the boy, Thomas Ell
lison, arrested in Montgomery as run
away. is not his son, who lives at SIC
South Twenty-sixth street.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-01-15
Fourteen Hens Stolen

Chicken thieves removed IA choice hens
Second avenue. yesterday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-01-15

They say he has indicated preference
for man fro mthe middle west for
this position, on the ground that he
would be more conservative on the
question of the conservation of the
natural resources than would a man
from either the far west or the far
east.
The Rocky mountain and Pacific coast
senators point out that the head of the
interior department will be called upon
to deal not only with conservation, but
with public lands and Indians, and con-
tend that only the local men understand
them.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-01-15

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Lansing, Mich, January 14-William
Alden Smith was this afternoon re-
elected United States senator by the
Michigan legislature.
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The first four scenes which was all of
the first act was played by young and
amateurish performers and although very
amusing lacked excitement. The second
act was also set in four scenes with more
proficient duslSy performers. This act
was passably fair although it was fea-
tpIed by the marathon running of one
OF the performers. The third act was set
in six scenes and proved slow and un-
interesting as the performers were not
up on their lines and seemed to be afraid
to address each other. The fourth act
was set in ten scenes and proved by far
the most exciting. The early scenes were
marked by much running and lodging
on the part of the performers which the
audience did not take kindly to, but that
was on account of their unfamiliarity
with the plot. The plot worked like a
charm for in the middle of the eighth
scene the sprinter stopped sprinting and
also stopped the act in a whirlwind man.
ner that swept the audience off their feet.
The colored stock company was unani-
mously voted a success.
The evenings entertainment closed with
a short sketch in which five dusky
characters took parts. This proved more
amusing than exciting and the audience
went home happy at having enjoyed a
pleasant evenings sport.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-01-15

and creating monopoly. Governor Wilson
declares. IT am sure that the people of
New Jersey" he continues, do not dis
sent from the common judgment that our
law must prevent these things and pre-
vent them very effectually."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-01-15
FAVORS ELECTION
OF DEMOCRATS IN
EVERY INSTANCE

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Washington, January A.vA plea for re-
tention of the tariff on cotton ties and
other articles proposed to be put on the
free list was made before the committee
by ]. T.. Rose of the Atlanta Steel COM
parry. He said that putting these articles
on the free list would simply invite the
invasion of the foreign products.
Representative Palmer suggested that
he was overlooking that there is a
group of congressman here from the south
who want cotton ties to go on the free
list"
I'VE are in the position said Mr.. 4.ose,
that President-eIect Wilson said he
would like to see us in. that of honest
competition,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-01-15

pany of Waltham Mass, also were taken
up by the committee, which conIhnea
its session far into the night.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1913-05-23
ARDMORE, OKLAHOMA FRIDAY EVENING MAY % 1913
MORE MEAT FROM AUSTRALIA.
Cargo of 10000 Pounds at San Fran
cisco for Retailers.

San Francisco, Cal, May 22.-One
hundred and ninety-two thousand
pounds of meat, veal, beef and NUT
ton arrived at this port today on
the steamer Sonoma from Australia.
This is the third shipment of meat
received from the Antipodes in the
ash d by local wholesalers. The
meat Is consigned direct to retailers
George f. Richards, who represents
the Australian shippers, was pas
senger on the Sonoma. He comes
20 this country to investigate the
facilities for storing frozen meats on
this coast and will also go to Chi
cago
Speaking of the shipment of meats
to this country from Australia, Mr.
Richards said:
"We are prepared to ship all kinds
of meat from Australia to the United
States and an unlimited amount OF
butter Just as soon as we can find
it can be cared for We can place
Australian meat and butter on this
market, at present transportation
rates, so that it will sell at a good
profit at considerably lower figure
than the prevailing rates"