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The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-01-02
CRUISER TO MEET
WARSH|PS TODAY
Vessel Bearing Ambassador
Reid's Body in Communi-
cation With Shore

Newport, r. l., January 1.-The British
cruiser Natal bearing the body of
Whitelam Reid, late United States am
bassador to Great Britain, was in wire
less communication with the naval radio
station here tonight and reported that
she would pass the Nantucket shoals
lightship about a. m. tomorrow.
New York January 1.-Six United
States warships sailed today for the sta
ton off the Nantucket shoals lightshp,
where they will meet the British cruiser
Natal, bringing home the body Of White
law Reid, American ambassador to Great
Britain When the squadron weighed an
chor the Natal had not yet been reported
at any of the aerial signal stations
on the Atlantic coast, but since the run
to Nantucket would take about 10 hours
Rear Admiral B. A. FislSe, the command
er decided to start for the rendezvous
this forenoon and If necessary cruise
off the point until the British cruiser was
within speaking distance.
The battleships Florida, North Da-
kota and the destroyers Roe, Drayton,
Mccall and Paulding will meet the
Natal off the 1ightship and convoy her
to an anchorage in the North river,
New York Rear Admiral Bradley A.
Fiske is in command of this squadron.
The radio station transmitted to
Washington wireless messages from the
Natal to the naval attache of the Brit
ish embassy Captain Greatore of the
Natal reported that the weather was
good with smooth sea.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-01-02
OSCAR UNDERWOOD
AND MARTIN TALK
OF TARIFF PLANS
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paratively few of the President ap-
pointments should receive confirmation
but there are appreciable breaks in the
ranks. A growing number of democrats
favor a discriminatory system" that
would permit confirmation of many OF
the appointments now before the Sem
ate.
A fight is being directed against the
new industrial committee the nine mem
bers of which were appointed few
weeks ago by President Taft. Although
Senatorial courtesy would ordinarily
bring about the speedy confirmation OF
Senator Sutherland's appointment as
chairman, democratic leaders are light
ing all the appointments, on the ground
that the new commissions investigation
of industrial conditions will run through
two or three years of President Wilson S
term.
should President Taft send in the ap-
pointment of Colonel George w. Goethals
as governor of the Panama canal under
the new law, it will undoubtedly also
meet with democratic opposition. Many
prominent democrats favor the selection
of Colonel Goethals, however, and vii
work for his confirmation.
Many members of both houses had not
returned to Washington tonight from
their holiday journeys, and there will
be numerous empty seats when the Sen
ate and House meet tomorrow. Chief
interest in the Senate on the opening
day is expected to center about Senator
Bailey's speech against the initiative and
referendum a speech that is considered
his farewell" to the Senate.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-01-02
REGISTRATION OF
BACKWARD YOUTHS,
New Branch Of the Public
School System To Be
Opened Monday

Steps are being taken this week for
the opening of Birmingham's new
school for backward and defective chill
dren. which as a part of the public
school system Will be formally opened
next Monday morning at the Barker
school in Norwood
Supt. J. Fl. Phillips announced last
night that ten applications for admis-
sion had been received yesterday and
examinations are being made by DIR. j.
s. McLester and Miss Badger, the in
structor who will have charge of the
new department.
DR.. McLester and Miss Badger will
be at the Barker school this morning
and tomorrow morning at o'clock at
which. time parents or guardians of
backward children are invited to bring
them for application and examination.
1t is believed this new department
of the public school system will fill
long felt need and great care will be
taken in the beginning to teach the
children those things which will be
most useful to them. Miss Badger was
selected as one of the most capable in-
structors in the country.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-01-02
CRIES OF TRAITOR"
GREET CHURCHILL IN
HOUSE OF COMMONS
CarsOn's Amendment Ex-
empting North Ireland
From Home Rule
Voted Down

London, January IAN attempt was
made today to instill some semblance
of new year vigor to the home rule de-
bate in the house of commons. The
members from Ulster proposed the excil-
sion of the northern province Of ireland
from the operations of the measure.
Sir Edward Carson in moving an
amendment to that effect pleaded for Sc
rious consideration of the question which
might he said be vital to success OF the
bill, and to the whole constitution OF
the United Kingdom. 1t was a question
of whether the house of commons had
made up its mind to drive Ulster out
of the constitution under which it de-
sired to remain. he added. Never with
out the use of force could the Ulster
people be compelled to submit to the
degradation of a parliament in Dublin,
which was loathsome and abhorrent to
them, he continued.
Premier Asquith then made an address.
He said the government WOULD not ac-
cept the amendment.
1T would wreck the measure and the
effect of the amendment would be to
exclude several nationalist counties from
the operations" said Mr.. Asquith. Ire
land must be treated as whole on
the principle that what was beneficial for
the country as a whole could not In the
long run be injurious to any part thereof.
Unionists should declare clearly what
their attitude would be if the home
rule bill in it's political form was sub
mitted to the electorate and approved
tentatively"
Andrew Bonar Law, leader of the op-
position, said that If the bill were put
before the electors and they supported
it the conservative party would not an
courage resistance to it by the Ulster
ties, but if the government attempted
to force the measure through, against
the wishes of the people of Ulster, he
would heartily assist them in resisting
it, Mr. Law said he believed the Ulster
loyalists would rather submit to oeing
ruled by foreign country than by the
nationaliSts
Winston Spencer Churchill, first lord
of the admiralty, who, when he arose to
address the chamber, was greeted with
loud opposition cries of rat" and ''trai-
tor" twitted Mr.. Law for insinuating
that the loyalst Ulstermen would rather
be annexed by a foreign country than
continue their allegiance to the crown
if the bills were passed.
The amendment was defeated by vote
of oq4 to 1877.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-01-02
CLAWS RESIGNS
ANOTHER OFFICE

Sacramento, Cal, January Louis r.
CLAWS has resigned as secretary of
the state water commission as we'll as
secretary of the state conservation COM
mission. A copy of the resignation sent
to the water commission by CLAWS and
to take effect December 31-Tuesday-
was received in the office of the gov
ernor today.
CLAWS gives no reason for the act
other than referring the commissioners
to the letter of resignation sent TO the
conservation commission.
A hearing of the charges made by
Surveyor General Kingsbury against
CLAWS has been In progress before the
governor The investigation had not
been concluded at the end of the ses-
sion in Governor Johnson's office De-
cember 80, and it was reported the gov
ernor would go deeper into the charges
after having heard the evidence on both
sides
Kingsbury charged that CLAWS had
devoted much time to the interests of
certain lumber companies while in
Washington in behalf of state organi-
cations.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-01-02
ROCKEFELLERST|L[
. ELUDES DETECTIVES
Riddell to Ask Authority to
FOrcibly Enter Home
of Financier

New York, January 1.-The Pujo
money trust committee will be asked
tomorrow to consider the advisability
OF Issuing an attachment empowering
deputy sergeants at arms of the House
of Representatives and private detec-
tives in their employ to force their way
into the Fifth avenue mansion of Will
liam Rockefeller and subpoena him to
appear as witness before the commit
tee in Washington. This was the an
nouncement made late tonight bv
Charles Riddell, sergeant at arms of the
House, after fruitless efforts bv his
force of deputies and detectives to find
Mr. Rockefeller
Mr.. Riddell said Jerry South, chief
clerk of the House, left tonight for
Washington to confer tomorrow with
members of the Pujo committee. Il am
not enough of lawyer to know what
the powers of the committee are," said
Mr.. Riddell, but j expect something
important to happen within "a hours. .
The New Years day siege of the
Rockefeller house passed with little in
cident. That there would be no cessa-
ton in the strict guard about the dwell
ling was asserted by Mr.. Riddell.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-01-02
NO POLITICAL DISCUSSION
AT GOVERNORS CONFERENCE
OF ALL STATE OFFICIALS S


RMS organization shall be a volun-
tafy association of state officials, heads
OF departments, commissions and boards.
Ior the purpose of bringing together the
said state officials and heads of de-
partments, to the end that there may
be cultivated closer and more int
mate relationship between them, and in
order that there may be discussion
among them of all such matters as
may be for the good of the state and
to the benefit of their respective de-
partments"
The meetings of the organization will
be held on the second Monday in each
month, at IL o'clock in the office Of
the governor, who is the chairman al all
of the meetings.
Another rule is to the effect thai ro
business transacted at the meetings. shall
be given out by anyone except the gov
ernor. or by someone authorized BY the
governor.
There are 10 rules in all, and they
were prepared by DR.. Thomas M Owen,
director of the department of archives
and history, and John H, Wallace. Jr,
state game and fish commissioner.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-01-02
GOLD PRODUCTION
in 1912 INCREASED
OVER FIVE MILLION
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probably between $lOo,ooO.0o0 and s115,ooo,-
600.
The absorption of gold by India, which
has been attracting attention for several
years, was again notable feature The
net imports of India in 1909 We're approx
imately $50, 900 900; in 1910, $90000,000; in
1911. sl16,0O0.O0 and in 1912 approximate
ly $40, 1900. The movement of silver to
India also continues to be very heavy.
The importations of silver in ounces our
ing 1912 have been exceeded only once in
the history of India, in 1906.
The increase of gold in the monetary
stock of the United States in 1912 was APP
proximately $90.0O000o. The gold holdings
of the United States this year increased
about s70,000,0o0 chiefly in bullion, repre-
sented in the circulation by certificates.
The production of silver in the United
States during 1912 amounted to 623f9,97i
fine ounces. compared with G0.399. 400 fine
ounces in 1911, the chief gains in produce
ton having been made in Utah and Col
orado Nevada ranked first in produce
ton, with ls042.11S fine ounces; Utah sec
ond with ~. 795,072 ounces; Montana third,
with 12.33S,5S9 ounces; Colorado fourth,
with S,350,316 ounces, and Idaho fifth, with
7063,7Y ounces.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-01-02
UNUSUAL ceremony
FOR MASONIC LODGE
Grand Lodge Consecrates
New Birmingham Body
BIG CROWD PRESENT
Ceremony Used by Alabama Grand
Lodge Last Night for the First
Time in Many Years, in
Connection With Event

A very large attendance of Masons and
their friends, including many ladies'
last night at the Masonic temple wit
messed a very unusual ceremony con-
Quoted by the Masonic grand lodge OF
Alabama
Tt consisted of The conservation. dedi-
cation and constitution of the recently
organized Birmingham Lodge No. 767
A r. and A. NJ. and the ceremony was
Impressive throughout. Tt was followed
by the formal installation of the Of
ficers of the new lodge
1t is said that last nights ceremony
had not been employed by the grand
lodge of the state for many years ir
the chartering OF new lodge and many
of the older Masons were especially
Interested. Judge D. A. Greene presid-
ed as the most worshipful grand master
of the grand lodge. and several visiting
officers of the grand body were in theii
stations.
A feature of the ceremony was the
pouring of the corn, wine and oil from
silver urns in accordance with the
ancient usages of the fraternity. The
Grafton was delivered by DR.. ]. II. Phil
lips, one of the most prominent Masons
In the state. and in his address he felici-
tated the new lodge on the fact that II
was making its formal beginning on
the first day of the year. and he pre-
dicted a remarkable record of success
full achievement by the new lodge, be-
cause of what it has already accom-
plished. The officers of the lodge re-
Gently made 100 per cent on the exami-
nation in proficiency in the secret
ritualistic work of the three degrees
The lodge has also made great progress
in other ways.
Among the officers of the grand lodge
taking part in the ceremony were
Grand Master Dan A Greene of Bir-
mingham, Deputy Grand Master II
Clanton Miller. Birmingham; Senior
Grand Warden Walter Smith, Tusca-
loosa: Junior Grand Warden Robert
league, Montgomery; Grand Secretary
]. d. Matlock, Birmingham; Crane
Tiler Charles ]. Walker, Montgomery.
The officers of the new Birmingham
lodge who were installed are: o. S
Finch, worshipful master; e. e. Math-
ews, senior warden; II. c. Greeley, junior
warden; w. T. Lathem, treasurer; w C
Cunningham, secretary Willard Drake
senior deacon; w. Y. Prince. JUROR dea-
con; w. J. Waldrop, tiler.
Refreshments were served to all those
attending in the refreshment room oi
the temple following the ceremonies
in the lodge room.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-01-02
SOLDIERS TO BE
GIVEN TO COURTS

Austin. Tex. January l.-Announce-
ment was made today that mandamus
proceedings in the United States SUI
preme court to compel the surrender OF
six soldier at Fort Clark. near Bracket
ney county, Texas, rv1l be withdrawn On
Governor Colquitts request. All OF ths
soldiers we're wanted In connection with
a shooting affray at q Mexican dance
at Bracketville. Governor Colquitt has
informed the other authorities the men
will be turned over.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-01-02

Montgomery, January Rules regu-
lating all meetings OF the governors con-
ference of state officials have been
drafted into shape by a special commit
tee of department heads, and will gov
ern all future meetings of the present
administration officers. The rules were
adopted at the last meeting of the
governors conference. and are consider
ed of peculiar interest in view OF the
fact that a number of subjects are
barred from discussion at all of the
meetings.
The most important of these rules per-
tains to the discussion of all matters
of politics. The officials OF the. state
government have decided that no such
matters shall be discussed at the gov
ernor's conference, nor shall there be
any mention of the political ambition
OF candidates, or prospective candidates.
The purpose of the organization of
state officials is set out In the second
rule adopted at the conference, which
reads as follows: ~ M
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-01-02
EARTHQUAKEFELT
IN SOUTH CAROLINA
OF Sufficient Violence to
Wreck Many Chimneys
and Frighten Citizens

spartanbuGg. S. c.. January Ian
earthquake of sufficient violence to wreck
many chimneys was felt today at 1;S
p. m. throughout the Piedmont section
of South Carolina. The tremor lasted
for several seconds causing fright among
residents, but no losses of life or Sc
rious injuries have been reported.
At Union, S. c., the quake caused large
cracks in the county Jail, Several CHM
neys toppled over and damage also was
caused by falling plaster
Effects of the quake also we're felt
at Anderson, GreenviIle and Chester,
South Carolina.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-01-02
BURNED
IN PLAYHOUSE

Savannah, Ga, January 1.-Nan Louise
Kinsey, four years old, was perhaps fa-
tally burned at the Isle of Hope near
this city today. The little girl, in COM
pany with Frank Mattel, five years
old, was in a play house near her home
and in attempting to light candles on
a tiny Christmas tree set her clothing
on fire. The door to the playhouse be-
came jammed and before it could be
opened the child was very seriously
burned. Her companion was unharmed.
postoffice until the senders are noti-
fled and comply with the regulation re-
garding the special government stamps.
superintendent Hart tonight esti-
mated the total amount of matter sent
since the Inauguration of the parcel
post today as 1000 pounds.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-01-02
New Bank for CrossvilIe

Montgomery, January 1-(Special) y -Su-
perlntendent of Banks Alex E. Walker
has received notification of the intention
of the First bank of Crossville, in De-
Kalb county. to begin business The new
bank is capitalized at $4,000, all of which
has been paid in The president of the
bank is Ulay w. Black of Georgana. The
Peoples bank of Ariton in Dale county.
will be opened this week by Superinten-
dent Walker. This bank is capitalized
at $4,000 with $4,000 paid in The presi-
dent of the bank is T.. e. Paulk of Ariton
and the cashier is B. /. Jackson of Clio.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-01-02
STEEL CABLES FOR
LOOKOUT MOUNTAIN

Chattanooga. January Especial -
The Chattanooga Railways and Light
company is engaged at the present
time in equipping the Lookout noun
tain incline with new steel cables, the
line being shut down during the prog
ress of the work The traction com
pany is transporting its patrons up and
down the mountain in automobiles free
of charge. The work will be completed
within the next few days.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-01-02
WICKERSHAM STIRS
UP HORNETS NEST IN
MONEY TRUST PROBE
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leaders, because it declares that Con-
gress has no jurisdiction to investigate
the New York stock exchange. clearing
houses, and the insurance concerns which
are under federal control. The opinion
is calculated to embarrass Congress in
gathering information absolutely neces-
sary to the formulation of new legisla-
tion. The Presidents final action in the
matter is looked forward to with a great
deal of interest by all concerned. The
democratic leaders declare that il he acts
with the Attorney General, that it will
only mean that the inquiries that they
propose to push to definite ending will
be postponed until after March A. after
which time, they say, there will be a far
different construction Of the matter.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-01-02
Ragsdale Makes Bond

Indianapolis, January IA. NJ. Rags
dale, the undertaken with whom DR..
Craig, head of veterinarian college was
indicted for connection with the death
of DR.. Helen Knabe, returned late last
night from Columbus, Ind, where he
conducted funeral and today is under
$4,000 surety. DR.. Craig who was in
dicted for murder. was released last
night under $4,000 bonds. Ragsdale is
accused Of being an accessory after the
TACT, it being charged that he destroyed
evidence in the case
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-01-02
Dance For Glee Club

Admission, January 1.-(SpeciaL)--Th
alumni of the University of Alabama in
this city will give dance at the Coun-
try club on Friday evening in compliment
TO the members of the University G1ee
club. who will perform at the New Noble
theatre Friday evening under the aus
pices of the Pelham Guards, Company d.
A. n. G.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-01-02
Vigorous In Louisville

Louisville, Ky, January 1.-The parcel
department of the local postoffice began
its career with vim today. 927 pack
ages being mailed at the main office
and the various branches during the
three hours they were open, according
to local postal authorities. The sale of
stamps for parcel post packages amount
ed to s5S.97
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-01-02
Georgians Careless

Atlanta. January 1.-Six hundred
packages containing such widely varied
articles as books. cabbage, dressed poul-
try, nails and roast beef remained in
the local postoffice as a silent monu-
ment to the carelessness of man at the
conclusion of the first day OF parcel
post service.
The would-be senders of the articles
failed to put on the packages the stamps
prescribed by the government. AS a
result the articles will be held in the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-01-02
THE PARCEL POST
WORKS SMOOTHLY
DURING FIRST DAY
Facilities for Handling New
Class of Mail Will Be
Taxed to Capacity
Very Soon

New York, January 1.-The parcel post
system worked without hitch during
its first "a hours in New York. There
was little rush due to the holiday, and
the clerks were able easily to cope with
the business.
1t was stated that 20 parcels had been
received at the general postoffice ur
to tonight, and it was estimated that the
first full days business there would show
a total offabout $50 The 46 branch sta
tions at Which parcels are received, We're
open for two hours in the mornings and
handled 255 parcels. This did not in
clude so umbrellas mailed by u business
house and 60 parcels sent by another
business house through branch stations.
Postmaster Edward NJ. Morgan re-
ceived on an early train from Washing
ton the silver loving cup sent by Post
master General Hitchcock to inaugurate
the parcel post service.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-01-02
Heavy Day

Washington, January L-Ameri-
cans today for the first time
used the postoffice departments parcel
post. Reports from postoffices large and
small throughout the country indicated
that the newest of government instru-
ments was being ushered into its use
fullness with heavy day, and that the
facilities provided for handling the new
business would be taxed to capacity as
the public knowledge of it became more
general.
From all points came reports of freak
shipments. These consisted of everything
from agricultural implements and prunes
to paving blocks and poultry. Under the
regulations practically every class OF
merchandise is mailable material.
1t became evident to the officials early
in the day that some difficulties more
or less annoying were likely to be en-
countered in the incipient stages of the
operation of the new device.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-01-02
Many Bear Ordinary Stamps

From every city came reports that
many parcels bore ordinary stamps in
stead of the distinctive parcel post
stamps Under the law such parcels
have to be held for lack of proper
consideration.
Notwithstanding it was a holiday the
matter offered throughout the country
so far as heard from fairly measured
up to the Christmas rush. The ordi-
nary indications are that the rush will
be gradual How to meet the growth
is problem. Within a few days IL
has become apparent that the railroads
had not sufficient equipment ready to
handle vastly increased weight of mail
bags. Generally no delay in the de-
livery of parcels by the various postof-
fees is anticipated.
Extraordinary measures have been talk
Ell to provide delivery service to dis
count congestion. 1t seems certain the
new system will be used extensively by
department stores and merchants gem
orally for the delivery of domestic par
cells. These, of course will not have
to be transported by railroad. They Will
pass Through Offices of the various cit
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1913-09-27
HANDLING
COTTON
MADE EASY
INNOVATION IN FREIGHT
HANDLING WILL GREATLY
EXPEDITE SHIPMENTS

NEW ORLEANS, Sept. 27.-The
Southern Pacific lines have ccmplet-
ed ARRANGEMENTS to extend their
barge literage service to a much larg-
er extent in order to facilitate the
handling OF cotton through New o.
leans. as we'll as general cargo.
This will serve t o expedite cotton
exports and get shipments of the
stample to shipside on a schedule
that will be fully "a hours ahead of
that by former methods. 1t will also
be a saving in draying charges to the
shipper, for the cotton which come.
here under a through bill OF lading
will be handled a tthe regular ship
side rate. which absorbs the literage
charges.
1t is the first time that export
shipments have been barged from j
railroad terminal to the shipside. 70
be u%nloaded to the ship fro mthe wat
er side.