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The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-07-02
RATE HEARING IS
Held IN SAVANNAH
Cr0ss-Examination of Wit
nesses in G. of Ga.
Hearing Begins

Montgomery, July 1--(Special.) Gross
examination of witnesses in the Central
of Georgia railway rate case began to-
day in Savannah by special attorneys
for the Alabama railroad commission
The direct examination of the railroad
company's witness was held in Montgom-
cry several weeks ago. but owing to the
fact that the railroad has all of its rec
ords in the case in Savannah request
was made that the states attorneys come
to Savannah for the ross-examination.
The cross-examination Of the railroad
company's witnesses will probably con-
sumo several days.
With the taking of evidence and exam
ination of witnesses in the Central of
Georgia rate case, the railroad commits
sion will have heard testimony in three
cases, the Louisville and Nashville Rail-
road company. the Western Railway of
Alabama and the Central of Georgia.
The Louisville and Nashville case is the
only one, however, in which the railroad
commission has announced a decision, and
the decision in the Western of Alabama
case will probably not be given out until
after the former case has been decided
by the federal court. before which 1t is
pending.
The decision of the three federal judges
who heard the railroad companys petition
for temporary Injunction against the es-
tablishment Of a 2ia cent passenger rate
on it's lines in Alabama as decreed by the
railroad commission has been anticipated
for several weeks, and 1t Is more than
likely that the commission will not an
nounce its decision In the Western of Ala
bama case until the court has passed upon
the proceedings in the former case.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-07-02
''TUCKSo LATEST FOR
CROSS-EYED PEOPLE
Chicago Doctor Invents New Way to
Make Eyes Behave-It's
Easy, He Says

Chicago, July 1-Tucks are being used
great deal this year among people who
do not go where they look and suffering
from the perplexng ailment cross eyes to
the laity and as convergent strabysmus
to masters of science. Such was the
gist of a paper read by Dr. George A.
Suffa for the American Homeopathic, OPP
hamologica1, biological, Laryngoglogical
society which met here today.
Forms of clearing the complicated vis-
ions of these unfortunates consists in
taking tuck in one of the muscles that
control the eyeball
For years eye doctors have been taking
their little shears and nippng the mus
Gle that makes the eye misbehave Dr.
Suffa invented the method of tightening
the muscle on the opposite side just as a
man tightens a belt. The specialists are
meeting in Chicago preliminary to going
to Denver for the national meeting of
the General Homeopathic society next
week. Among the novel results of the
work of the year as reported in the meet
ing was the discovery by DR.. Harold Fos-
ter of New York of method of removing
the tonsis with the fingers.
''It is very simple said DR. Foster
Il put the patient to sleep and then
reach down and pick them out like ber-
ries 1t takes about 10 seconds. You
must have a strong thumbscrew grip
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-07-02
C. HERR|NGTON|S
.OUSTED FROM OFFICE
California Judge Who Asked
McReynOlds' Removal
Dismissed

San Francisco, July 1.--Clayton Her
rington, Investigator for the United
States department of Justice with head
quarters in this city. was dismissed
from the federal service today by At
torney General McReynolds. Judge Her.
rington had been under suspension
since early last week for having tele-
graphed to President Wilson a de-
mand that the Attorney General be
ousted from office because of the ac-
ton he took in the Diggs- Caminetti
and Western Fuel company cases which
resulted In the resignation of United
States District Attorney John l.. Me-
Nab. The notice of dismissal received
by telegraph was as follows:
You are dismissed from the depart
ment of justice, effective Immediately.
"M'REYNOLDS."
Judge Herrington's only reply was:
Telegram. received"
Harrington was active in looking up
evidence I'm the Diggs- -Caminetti whit,
slavery case. His demand for the re-
moval of Attorney General McReynolds
was grounded upon the latfer's order
for postponement of the trial.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-07-02
GOVERNOR SULzER
DEFENDANT IN SUIT
Philadelphia Girl to Bring
Suit for Breach of
Promise

Philadelphria, July 1.-William Sui
zer of New York was named as defend :
ant in breach of promise suit when
summons in trespass was issued here
today. According to the plaintiffs at
torney the defendant is GOV. William
Sulzer of New York.
The plaintiff is Miss Mignon Hop
kins, an attractive woman about 35
years of age, who formerly liveu in
Brooklyn but who now is employed in
a department store in this city No
papers have been filed except a
precipe giving the names of the plain
tiff and the defendant
Counsel for the young woman first
applied for capias which would have
permitted Suffers arrest when he ap-
peared in the state The judge, before
whom the application was made, re-
fused to order a capias and suit was
then begun in the ordinary manner
Tonight the young womans counsel
declined to discuss the case, but it re-
ported that the alleged contract of mar
riaGe was made September is, 1903,
in New York city. Miss Hopkins, who
resides here with two sisters, also re-
fused to say anything more than that
Governor Sulzer is the man referred
to in her suit.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-07-02
MIX PATRIOTISM
WITH POLITICS
Progressives Prepare to
: Celebrate the Party's
Anniversary

Newport r. l., July 1.-Progressives
will mix patriotism with politics at New
port beach for the next two days in cele-
bration of the partys anniversary COL
onel Roosevelt is announced as the draw
ing card. but there will be other dis
tinguished speakers a naval review.
music, fireworks and clanbake.
The programme will open tomorrow
with an address by Mr. Roosevelt. ''The
American Navy The former President
will speak under canvas on the beach.
A section of the tent will be reserved
for bluejackets from the battleships in
Narranansett bay. A clambake. with
room for 1000 provided will follow the
address and then Mr.. Roosevelt will speak
again and this time he will talk politics,
Former Senator Albert J. Beveridge will
also speak.
Thursday will be given over to confer
ences at which economic and social sub
Jects will be discussed by speakers of
prominence
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-07-02
TODAY'S AGE-HERALD

Lobby probe promises sensation
Final tariff agreement approached.
Naval officers returned
Exercises begin at Gettysburg
Montgomery and Brewer join hands
3-New England bank first to employ
cooperative plan
4-Editorial comment
5-Bond issue urged
Roof Of souths highest building TO
he reached Saturday.
Talladega man critlcises supreme
court.
Time to stop lawlessness.
6--Society.
7-Sports.
s-Busness mems banquet.
o nelham commends supreme court.
l0-ilnited States has profitable year.
to hear Hefin.
12-Negroes attack Admission officer.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-07-02
HEAT WAVE AT
LAST BROKEN

Chicago. July although the heat wave
was broken last night and the govern
ment thermometer indicated 70 degrees
today. 10 additional deaths were reported
to the coroner this forenoon of persons
previously stricken.
Cincinnati, July 1.-Three deaths and
20 prostrations from heat we're reported
today. The highest temperature was SO
at the government bureau and 1903 on the
street level
Relief came in the afternoon when a
northeast wind brought thunder showers
and the mercury rapidly receded. The
showers continue through the night.
Lightning caused some damage.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-07-02
FIRST FLIGHT OVER
LAKE MICHIGAN

Chicago, July 1.--Logan A. Villas, an
amateur aviator of Chicago, today made
the first aeroplane flight across Lake
Michigan. His trip. made In hydro
aeroplane from st. Joseph Mich. TO Chi
cago, consumed | hour and "a minutes
Villas was accompanied by William Bas-
tar of Benton Harbor. Mich, and fol-
lowed the steamship Lane from st. Joseph
to Chicago, the distance being about IS
miles. He said shifting air currents COM
pelled him frequently to change the level
on which he was flying
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-07-02
STEFANSSEN LEAVES
FOR FROZEN ARCTIC
Sails From Seattle for Nome Where
Final Preparations viii
Be Made

sesttle, Wash. July l.-N. stefanssen,
commander of the Canadian Arctic ex-
ploration expedition. sailed today for
Nome, Alaska. to join DR.. r. M. An
derson. his lieutenant, and James Murray
oceanographer, who was a member of the
Shackelton south pole party. Stefanssen
will arrive at Nome about July 10.
Dogs and sleds will be purchased at
Nome and final preparations made for the
Arctic cruise.
The early clearing of Bering sea is be-
lieved to indicate favorable ice conditions
The Karluk and the Alaskan will sail
for Point Barrow, Alaska. July 20.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-07-02
WIRE TAPPERS"
MAY BE CAUGHT

New York, July 1.-Two men described
as expert wire tappers'' were arrested
this afternoon in company with Edward
Lee Baxter Dawson OF Charlotte, n c..
whom they are accused II attempting 10
swindle out of $4,000. The prisoners said
they were John Jones and George Harris.
They were trapped by DAWSON who held
q conference with the police on the adj
vice of friends after he had lost 500 on
a "sure thing and returned home to get
more money.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-07-02
MOHAVE DESERT
is DRY" AT LAST
California Desert Minus Saloons
Which Have Dotted the Oasis
for Many Years

San Bernardino, Cal. July 1.-The Mo-
have desert has gone dry. For the first
time in its history the desert is minus
the saloons which dotted the sandy oasis
for distance IF 200 miles. The licensed
spots were Cancelled at midnight, Needles
being the only desert town still sup
porting saloons. Licenses for Needles
were renewed before the county super
visors suddenly decided to dry up the
Mohave country. The hottest day of the
year marked the advent of the dry rule
some of the desert towns reporting 12O
degrees
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-07-02
SERVIA PREPARED
TO PROTECT BORDER

Belgrade. July 1--we are at war wirh
Bulgaria. said the minister of the In
terror, NJ. Protics speaking in behalf .f
the government tonight in the skursh-
tina.
Instructions have been given to the
Servian commander in chief" continued
the minister ito be prepared to defend
cur entire liEe. Bulgaria has attacked US
along the whole frontier"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-07-02
FORMER FAMOUS
SOUTHERN BELLE DIES
Miss Narcissa Pillow Saunders Dies
in Nashville-Last Surviving Mem
Der of Noted Family

Nashville. July Miss Narcissa Pillow
Saunders, belle in Washington dur
ing the administration of Buchanan, died
at her home here last night. She was
a stepdaughter of Aaron V. Brown, Post
master General In the cabinet of Presi-
dent Buchanan, and a niece of Gen Gid
con j Pillow She was famous Ten
nessee beauty in her youth and the last
surviving member of distinguished and
once wealthy family.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-07-02
DEMOCRkyy;
APPROACH FEss<L
TARIFF AGREEMENT
Important Points Decided
Upon in Caucus Yester-
day-Vote on Hitchcock
Amendment Today

Washington, July 1.-Senate demo-
Gratis APPROACHED final agreement on
the Underwood-Simm tariff bill in
caucus late today when they made the
following decisions on important con-
tested points:
Mutual life insurance companies were
exempted from payment of income tax
on earnings returned to policyholders
in the form OF dividends,
STAMP tax of one-tenth of one
cent per pound was agreed to for all
trading in cotton futures, the tax to
be refunded where cotton is actually
delivered
An agreement was reached for a vote
tomorrow on the Hitchcock amend
ment, proposing restrictive tax on to-
bacco production to prevent monopoly.
Hold Another Meeting
The finance committee members held
another meeting tonight to decide utses-
tions referred back from Ire eaneus.
The caucus will resume work tomor-
row and it is believed the final para !
graphs will be reached before tomor-
row night
The decision to exempt earnings
which mutual life insurance companies
later distribute to policyholders came
at the end of long debate. The eau
Gus by vote of 10 to II overturned
last night the recommendation of the
finance committee democrats that such
exemption be made on 4 reconsider
alton today, asked by Senator Lewis
the caucus reversed the action and
voted to uphold the committees
Senator Overman tried vainly to have
the tax on cotton futures cut down
from the one-tenth of one cent basis
proposed by senator Clark. to one
twentieth of one cent.
To Renew Fight
Senator Hitchcock's fight to secure
the adoption of his tobacco tax amend-
ment which embraced the views set
forth some time ago by Attorney Gem
eral McReynolds for curbing the
growth of the trust was carried on
until adjournment tonight and will be
renewed tomorrow
Members of the finance committee de-
cided against the amendment which
would impose heavy tax on produc-
ton above certain figure Senator
Hitchcock also will propose tomorrow
companion amendment for a tax on
the production of all corporations that
control more than specified amount
of the production in their line of in
dustry, and viii attempt to have both
amendments made part of the tariff
bill.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-07-02
"Nothinp to IT.

Albany, N. Y, July 1.--"Nothing to
It. Merely another story started by my
enemies"
This was Governor Suffers reply
when questioned concerning the suit
brought against him by Miss Mignon
Hopkins of Philadelphia.
The governor refused to discuss the
case further.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-07-02
WELL KNOWN NAVAL
OFFICERS RETIRED
BY PLUCk|NG BOARD
List Includes Some of Best
known Men i'm the
Navy-Unpleas-
ant Duty
SERGT. A. S. ISAACS

Washington, July NAVAL officers, in
Guiding several of the best known men in
the navy. were selected today by the
"plucking board and were placed on the
retired list along with 10 others who vol
unfairly had asked for retirement. Those
forced off the active list were:
Capt. Templin M. Potts, commanding
the battleship Louisiana.
Capt. Washington /. Chambers, on duty
in Washington. in charge of the navy av-
iation corps.
Capt. John G. Quinby. commanding the
naval training station, Norfolk
Capt. John M. Ellicott, commanding the
armored cruiser Maryland on the Pacific
station.
Capt. Chester NJ. Knepper, naval war
college. Newport.
Commander Clarence NJ. Stone, on duty
in Washington.
Commander Albert L, Norton, on duty
in WushIis toia
Commands Arthur f. Hoff, Naval
academy, Appanopis.
Commander George NJ. Mitchell, COM
nanding the gunboat Paducah.
Lieutenant Commander r. s. Douglas,
commanding the supply ship Glacier.
Pacific station
Lieutenant Commander John l.. stcht.
Naval War college. Newport
Lieutenant Commander c. +. Burton.
on duty at Newport News
Lieutenant Commander c. T. Wade. on
leave in New Jersey
Lieut.. Il. f.. Scranton, battleship ore
gon Pacific station.
Center of Storm
Captain Potts, who heads the list, was
the center of a storm early in the present
administration, when 1t was announced
that his promotion to rear admiral would
be held up until he had had more ex-
tended sea service. He will retire in his
present grade, as will all of those who
retired today, and will receive three-uuar-
ters pay.
In announcing the work of the "pluck-
ing board" Secretary Daniels issued the
following statement: THE most unpleas-
ant duty of the year was performed to-
day at the navy department when the
board of selection for retirement made its
report to Secretary Daniels.
Secretary Daniels took the report to-
the White House for approval of the
President, who remarked upon his grave
countenance. Mr.. Daniels replied that the
law governing the action of the board
was like that of the Medes and Persians
which could not be changed. After the
President affixed his signature the Secre-
tary notified each officer by telegram OF
the action of the board in his case, so
that he might be informed before the gem
eral public would have the information
from the press.
Other Applications
There were other applications for vol
untary retirement but as the acceptance
of these is in the discretion of the Presf-
dent, the. latter decided to accept only
those of officers who had to their credit
20 or more years of service after COM
pleting the course at Annapolis
"In former years officers retiring
either compusorily voluntarily were
retired in the next higher grade Con-
gress, however by an act passed last Au-
gust. so amended that law that retire
ments must be made in the grade in which
the officers are at the time. So this is
the first occasion on which the amended
law has operated.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-07-02
Troops Advancing

Belgrade. July --latest adviees re-
port the Servian troops advancing In
the direction of Istip and Kobane. Al
the conclusion of a cabinet meeting at
the foreign office tonight it was an
nounced that hostilities We're proceed
Ing eneYgeticallv along the whole line.
Newspaper reports say the Serviens
captured 30 Bulgarian officers, five
noncommissio1ed officers and 70 men
during the fighting Monday
A sensational story is published that
the Bulgarians at Guevghelt treach-
erously killed the Servia major. Vas
itch. the morning after he had been
their guest in camp to celebrate the
supposed acceptance of arbitration by
both governments.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-07-02
Discuss Situation

The ambassadorial conference met at
London today to discuss the situation
but arrived at no decision. Nothing Is
known concerning Rnmania's altitude.
A Bulgarian official statement has been
issued confirming the capture of Gue-
vgheli and the throwing back Of the
Greek forces on the Struna river
Accusations of massacres and rapin,
so common during the last war; are
again being spread broadcast, especial
ly by the Greek although, according
to official reports, the opposing states
have ordered their armies to remain
on the defensive. All of the former al
lies are making warlike preparations
and are organizing hospital and med
cal services.
A dispatch from Rome says that Tur-
Key has notified Bulgaria that unless
she abandons her claim to war i'm
demnity Turkey will join with Servia
and Greece In event of hostilities.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-07-02
BALKAN SITUATION
COMPLETE ENIGMA;
REPORTS CONFLICT
Servia Announces Accept
ance of Arbitration and
Existence of State of
War in One Breath

London, July 1.-The Balkan stu-
alton is extremely puzzllng. The Ser
Wan government announces almost in
the same breath the acceptance of Rus
sian arbitration and the existence of
a state of war.
The dispatches which arrived tonight
from Belgrade are of the most con-
ficting character Some announce that
fighting has ceased since Monday. 9TH
ers that serious lighting continues and
that the Servians have captured Istip
and Krupishte with heavy losses on
both sides.
All these reports must be regarded
with suspicion The only tangible fact
seems to be that there has been no
formal declaration of war or Interrupt
tion of diplomatic relations as vet The
powers continue working actively 10
avert war which might before long
involve half of Europe
The Chitina leader., 1913-11-18
something of a familiar ring.

something of a familiar ring. Ar engagements will be made to send d special automobile to meet every steamer and airship, so that the assistant district attorney may have proper reception.
 City Council is determined that the sidewalks shall be kept free of snow this winter. Chief of Police Hennecke has been given power to enforce the ordinance, which was ordered again published so that the public might be informed. All prop erty owners may avoid paying a pen alty, and at the same time add to the appearance and safety of the sidewalks, by promptly having the snow shoveled. So start in at once.
 The train from the interior ar rived this afternoon about 3:30 o'clock, coming through without any difficulty, notwithstanding one of the wild reports that the line was blocked. Some passengers came in from Fairbanks and a few from the Chisana.
 E. Burnett is an old-time Nomeite who is returning south on the Cor win. He was about town this after noon with his three splendid dogs, which excited much interest and admiration. MT. Burnett is much interested in the new Chisana gold diggings and if it were not necessary for him to go to Seattle he woudl go directly from here into the interior. As it is he is arranging to return to Cor.iova in the course of monts or two and will go with a dog team to Mccarthy.
The Chitina leader., 1913-11-18

One reason for the present activ. ity at Juneau is the fact that the Alaska-Gastineau Mining Company is paying out over $100,000 per month in wages. On Monday last nearly one thousand employees re- ceived approximately $125,000. This payroll exceeds by $1O,000 the cheques paid out by the cashier of the company on October 10th. From now on the company will be laying off men engaged in outside construc- tion work, so that next months pay roll is expected to not exceed $10O,000.
The Chitina leader., 1913-11-18
$1OO,O00.

The Commercial Club of Juneau is not only desirous of entertaining Colonel Richardson at banquet but have invited him to establish his office at Juneau and conduct the af fairs of the Alaska Road Commis- sion from that town. There is feeling that Colonel Richardson has hood of Juneau and in Alaska in general in the way of road building. When the colonel goes south on the Mariposa he will be expected to stop off at Juneau and be entertained, leaving for Seattle on a later steamer. He will then go on to Washington.
 BOSTON, Nov. IS. - Gunboat Smith was given the decision last night over Sam Langford. A big crowd witnessed the bout, which was | we'll fought and was full of interest. Both contestants had narrow escapes from going down at times, but they lasted for the 12 rounds.
 WASHINGTON, Nov. 1S.-It is reported around department circles that John Bassett More will shortly tender his resignation. It has been expected that this action would soon be forthcoming.
 SEATTLE, Nov. 5.-President John P. Hartman, of the Washing ton Good Roads Association, has ar ranged a splendid program for the coming convention of the associa- tion to be held at North Yakima November 20 and 21.
 WASHINGTON, Nov. 17.-Presi- dent Wilson sent to the Senate the nomination of Brig. Gen. Crozier to be chief of ordnance.
 | WASHINGTON, Nov. 1.-The board of mediation announces that the strikers on the gulf division of the Southern Pacific railroad had agreed to return to work, pending arbitration of their troubles. SEATTLE, Nov 17.-This morn ing death came to J. P. Parkinson, formerly of Nome. Of recent years he has been publisher of the Rail- way and Marine News, in which pub lication Kenneth c. Kerr secured an interest a few months ago and be- came editor. MT. Parkinson has been in poor health for two years past, suffering from heart trouble. During the early Nome days MT. Parkinson was engaged with min ing company at Council City. Later he was employed on the Nome Daily News when it was owned by Will A. Steel.
 The expense of enforcing terri torial laws must be paid from rev enues derived by the territory, and not from funds of the government