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The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1914-02-26
RUN FOR SENATOR

BURLINGTON, VT, Feb. 26.-
Charles A. Prouty has announced
he will accept the senatorial toga
of Senator w. P. Dillingham;, de-
ceased.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1914-02-26
CALL TREASURER

ALBANY, Feb. 26.--Homer d.
Call of Syracuse was elected state
treasurer to take the place OF
John ]. Kennedy, who killed HIM
self.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1914-02-26

Watch repairing reasonable. Old
jewelry made new. Pfaff, 1147 c.
Advertisement"
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1914-02-26

Wishkah valley school in
Chehalis county has 20 chill
dren, not one of whom can
speak English.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1914-02-26

Mrs. Blanche Wilson has
sued King county for $13
which she claims due her for
rainy days when her hus-
band, who is confined in jail
under the lazy husband law,
was not allowed to work for
tho county.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1914-02-26

County prosecutors will confer
with Attorney General Tanner
over the suits of the railways to
reduce their taxes at Olympia
March 2.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1914-02-26

Artistic decorations. Him., florist.
Advertisement"
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1914-02-26
Funerals.

Dyment-Funeral of Mrs. Ma.
tilda S. Dyment tomorrow, 2:3C
p. M, from G. G. Mellinger com.
pany's residence, Rev. H. F. Che.
ney of Bethesda Baptist church
officiating. Interment, Tacoma
Funeral delayed owing to arrival
of son, William, from California
Turner-Funeral of Mrs. Pa.
thence A. Turner Saturday, lao
p. M, from C. c. Mellinger COM
pany's residence, Rev. w. T. Ran
dolph officiating. Interment. Ia
coma.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1914-02-26

The Ladies' Aid OF st. Johns
English Lutheran church will
meet next Thursday evening al
the home of Mrs. P. ]. Johnson
sos North Fife street, Mrs. G. e
Dugan and Mrs. johnson hos.
tesses.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1914-02-26

The big mass of work
ahead will put the N. P.'s
shops Mt South Tacoma on q
10 instead of nine hour
schedule after March I, the
wages being increased acc
cordingIy.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1914-02-26

Great Northern has refused to
abide by the $50 round trip rate
made by the railway association
from Missouri river to Seattle for
the Dunkard's convention and
will cut to SIS.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1914-02-26

Fidelity Rent & Collection COM
pany will erect a building at the
corner of 18th and e streets with
seven storerooms.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1914-02-26

Only exclusive Delicatessen in
Tacoma. Duenwald's, 313 18th.
Advertisement"
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1914-02-26
FAMOUS CHINESE DANCERS
POSE in THE NEWEST DANCE

have a vogue of its own among
the dances of the season.
The dip position of the tatac
here shown was posed especially
for the Times by Harry Haw and
Miss Don Fung Cue, the two Chi
nese dancers whose quaint inter
probation of the tango has been
feature for over a year at after
theater suppers in several exclu-
siye New York restaurants.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-30
WAR BENEFITS WILL
 COME IN FUTURE Erskine Ramsay Says Banks and Boats Must Be Pro-
 vided First

Erskine Ramsay, vice president of the Pratt Consolidated Coal company, and one of the most widely travelled men i'll this city, said yesterday that the Eu- ropean war would work wonders for this district in the future. Mr Ramsay was rather slxeptical about any immediate good resulting for Birmingham as a result of the European war.
 He said that the absence of financial institutions of the United States in South America and the scarcity of bottoms on which to load coal were two problems a very rich harvest from South American business. The financial part of the sit uation has been adjusted, or is now being adjusted in New York among big bank ers who intend to establish South Amer iean branches. The boat proposition Is being worked out by the American gov ernment.
 This war will teach us to reach out, said Mr Ramsay. Ut will educate the American business man in the value of broad operations. In the end we will be benefited. l have no doubt but what Bir- mingham will harvest a great benefit from this war. It will come slowly, but when financial arrangements are made, and when bottoms are provided we can reach every South American port. Of this have not the slightest doubt. Immediate ly, however, coal producers cannot hope to sell any great cargo to European countries or to South America
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ple belong to it while still another is an influential private adviser of the administration.
 Although MT. Houston was living in St. Louis at the time of his appoint mcnt he had resided in Austin for so long that he is looked upon as really belonging here notwithstanding his change of residence few years ago Colonel Bryan and family spent three winters in Austin and they have a wide circle of friends here
 It has been suggested that nome coming for Austin citizens and near-citiz zens who are serving in the cabinet and other political positions tt Washington be held sometime before the close or President Wilson's administrations l. would be a big affair.
 The homes here of the men Which this city has contributed to the cabinet are of the southern type of architecture and arrangement. That of the Burleson fam fly is situated near the business center of town It is a large, roomy brick and stone structure that occupies site which commands a magnificent view of the winding Colorado river and its beautiful valley. The Gregory home is situated near the large state capitol. The Hous- ton residence is in the neighborhood Of the University of Texas, and the stately dwelling which Colonel Bryan and family occupied during their stay here, is sur rounded by attractive grounds in the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-30
WEEKLY REVIEW
 OF COTTON GOODS

New York August 29.-Cotton goods markets are still unsettled and irregular. The declining price of cotton is deterring buyers from operating in any firm way, and financial complications of many kinds resulting from high money, add to the difficulties of adjusting values. Print cloths continue weak and prices are low The printers are stopped from operating because of the closing of avenues for exports and difficulties attending the se- curing of dye-stuffs supplies. Fine combed yarn goods continue very steady and the demand appears to be broadening.
 Certain grades of heavy sheetings hold their values because of large sales made for bag purposes. Denims, tickings and other heavy colored cottons are not being offered for very late delivery as dyers are unable to secure materials to sup plement limited stocks on hand. Duck seems steadier. Jobbers and retailers are confining their operations to nearby pur- chases as a rule. Trade in the middle west continues above last year. Mills continue to curtail by extending the period 1 for annual vacations of operatives The 1 feeling is still strong among merchants I that eventually, when money and trans- portatfon difficulties are removed, there will come large demand for export which will aid in bringing about much healthier condition as to prices.
 1 Values are more or less nominal, quota | tions being as follows:
 Print cloths. 2S-inch, 64v6fs, S1s cents; | 64x60's. 33s cents; SS1a-incn, 64x6fs, Asa Az cents; brown sheetings. southern
 standards, TAGS cents; ticlSings, ounce Is cents; denms, ounce, IA cents; staple 1 ginghams, 6i4 cents; standard prints, 5A | cents; dress ginghams. 9A cents.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-30
DEMANDS MADE FOR
 |TEM|zED REPORT
Mississippians Want to Know How Investigating
 Committee Spent Money

Jackson. Miss, August 29.-(Specialo Several demands have been made on state officials recently for an itemized report of the expenditures of the legislative in vestigating committee which went ali over the state last year and investigated all the state offices as well as institu- tions, but no such thing as an iten,ized statement of expenses has ever been made so far as known here. This is the reply of the auditor and of the secretary of state to those who seek this intorma- ton, and the secretary of state has searched high and low for something of the kind.
 The Investigating committee employed expert accountants to do all the figuring for the state institutions, and these ex- perts filed reports as to conditions found. These are in the hands of the secretary of state, but there is nothing to show that the committee ever made any final report of it's expenditures. These might be worked out in course of time by gcins through the drafts and checks made by individual members of the committed against the $25.0O0 fund placed to their credit in the banks of the city.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-30
ARMY INSTRUCTION
 BOARD DESIGNATED
Course of Practical Instruc- ti0n Will Be Recommended.
 Personnel of the Board

Montgomery. August 29-(Special) ) Adjt. Gen. Joseph B. Scully today is sued an order designating the instruc- tiona1 board for the organized militia of Alabama. The board will recommend a practical course of instruction and drill for the year 1914-1915 commenc. ing October 1 and ending April 25, next ,, The board is composed of Il off cers of the National Guard and two United States army officers. and Is as 1 follows
 Brig. Gen. Joseph B. Scully, the ad- jutant general, A. N. C. l Col. Charles R. Bricken, Second in- fantry, A. N. c. i Col. Graph J. Hubbard, First infan- try. A. N. G.
 Col. Eugene H. Graves, Fourth in- fantry, A. N. G.. Lieut.. Col Francis H. Maddox, First infantry, A. N c.
 Lieut.. Col. Leon McCord, Fourth in- fantry, A. N. G. Maj. Ben S. Chapman. M. G. A. N. G. 1 Maj. Benjamin F. Noble. Fourth in- fantry, A. N. G. l Maj. Leon s. Dorrance, field artillery A. N. G.
 Maj. Everett H. Jackson, inspector generals department A. N. G. l Ex officio members: 1 Capt. William P. Screws infantry U. s. A.
 First Lieut.. B. M. Bailey, field ar tillery, U. s. A.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-30
NAME COMMITTEES
 ID SOLICIT FUNDS
Liquor Dealers to Be Asked to Help State Have
 Exhibit at Frisco

Those in charge of the matter Of rais- ing funds for the construction or an Alabama building at the Pan-American exposition next year, have named com mittees to petition certain classes for contributions. The committees will inter view lawyers and court officials, whole sale merchants, industrial leaders and liquor dealers.
 MT. Gillespie, who is aiding commis- sioner Lee Cowart in collecting this fund, stated yesterday that about $40,O0O was in sight, and that he had no doubt of the ultimate success of the scheme He believes that Alabama should have fine building and exhibit inasmuch as Ala bama, since the opening of the Panama canal. is in position to obtain foothold for trade with South America
 "I am astounded." he added, that every day someone asks me If on account of the war in Europe it will not be necessary to postpone the great exhibition. Nothing is further from the truth. The fair will be open on the day originally scheduled.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-30
JURY IN 4 SPECIAL
 REPORT URGES TIE
 REMOVAL IF BURKE
Sensational Report Returned by Cullman Grand Jury. Would Also Impeach
 Commissioners
By JULIA HAMMrL GLLEsprr

By JULIA HAMMII GILLESPIE
 cuiiman, August 29.-tspeciaI)-Th~ grand jury of Cuilmnn county adjourned today at 2 o'clock. having found 52 in- dietments, two for homicides. and u number for bribery and perjury. But the great sensation of the entire court was sprung when this. body in sre- ciai report recommended the impeach- ment and removal of Judge R. I. Burke and the county commissioners, R. Day- enpert, Robert PrcssIey and \. Hs. kel- ly, and Jerry Morgan, for, as they charge. wiIfuI neglect of duty.
 This same grand jury at the March term of court had recommended all addi- tional bond for J. D. Searcy, county treas uer. who since defaulted, which it nowl claim was not executed. and the grand jury charges that the judge was wilfully failed or refused to take the new and additional bond from Searey, and that the county commissioners have wifuly neglected their duty in requiring the new bond from searcy.
 The case of Judge Burke will be taken up at once before the supreme court, who alone has jurisdiction over the amtter.
 
 before Judge Dan Speake on September [ the first day of court.
 Much politics is claimed by those pest posted, or supposed to know There were nubmer of leading republicans on the grand jury, and the county officers are already largely divided, the county court being all democratic, It is openly claimed that fact had to do with the request for impeachment.
 The cases will be obstinately fought to finish and the bar of public opinion is already passed favorably ito Judge Burke and the other gentlemen. Local counsel has been employed, and the case is every where the topic.
 J. D. Searcy was indicted by the grand jury for the alleged shortage in the county general fund.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-30
Five Philosophers of Austin Have Played Important Part Tn AdUising
 Wilson How To Go0ern the Country
Four Are Members of Presi- dents Cabinet, While MT. House Is Said to Be Gov ernment's Silent Partner. MT. Gregory the New At t0rney General
Nv M. ID. HnRNAnY


 Austin. Tex, August 29.-(Special) One winter. something like decade ago. a series of informal dinners were given by Mir. and Mrs. E. M. House at their beautiful home in Austin These delightful social affairs were weekly events in the ordinary hum drum life of a small coterie of Aus tin people. During that particular win ter, Col. William ]. Bryan and fam fly occupied the residence adjoining that of Mir. House and the two men were fast friends Colonel and Mrs. Bryan were, of course, guests at these dinners. Among the other Austin men whose presence in this little social gathering could be counted on were Prof. David F. Houston, who was then president of the University of Texas, T. W. Gregory, a leading local lawyer. and Albert S. Burleson. if the latter happened to be home from his con lressional duties at Washington
 of that little group of friends four gre now members of the cabinet of President Woodrow1Vilson and fifth is said to be thtS chief private and unofficial adviser -9f the head of the national administra ton. Colonel Bryan ' Secretary of Agricult ture, MT. Burleson is Postmaster General and Mir Greg cry has just been named for Attorney General. MT. House is said to outranlS them all by being the Presidents silent partner"
 House Gave Them
 But to return to the subject of the dinners which were given at the House home in Austin where these men who are now prominent in the nations affairs were wont to meet once a week, it is stated that the gather ings were marked by a wide range Of discussion on the part of those pres ent MT House, MT. Houston and MT. Gregory are quiet and unobstrusive in their views on public questions all though their knowledge is deep ana general, particularly on subjects of po- lisioal economy. On the other hand Colonel Bryan and MT. Burleson are net the kind to hide their light under a busheP and it is said that some of the discussions between members oi tfis little group of men were wonder fully interesting. II was the practice of MT House adroitly to introduce a sub ject and then sit back and quietly enjoy listening to his guests argue Il in all of its phases.
 These dinner affairs were so pleas ant that MT. House introduced them into his home life in Magnolia, Mass. and in New York, where for several years. he has spent part of each sum- lner and winter. It is stated that in New York he often had as his guests President Wilson, who was then at the head of Princeton university; J. c. Me Reynolds, who has just been appointed l., the United States supreme court William c. McAdoo, who later became Secretary of the Treasury. and L. M Garrison, who is now Secretary of War
 It is but natural that the people oi Austin should feel somewhat proud o1 the fact that two local citizens are members of the cabinet and that two others who come near being home peo-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-30
LAUREL WILL ERECT
 NEW $60,0OO Y. M. c. A.
Contract Awarded Past Week for Erection-Harrison to Canvass
 the Sixth District

Laurel, August 29.-(SpeciaL)- con tract for the erection of Laurels new $60,O00 Young Mems Christian association building was awarded this week to w. M. Norris, local contractor over several out-of-town bidders. The brick for the building are being made in Laurel. The lumber will be furnished by Laurel T1ills and the new building vii be practically a homemade building.
 Congressman B. P. Harrison, who was renominated in the recent primary elec- tion, announces that he expects to make a personal canvass of the Sixth distric, when congress adjourns. MT. Harrison refused to leave his post in Washington to enter into a political campaign for re- nomination, but he is anxious to meet the people and give an account of his stew ardship.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-30
RIGHT OF WAY FOR
 NEW ORLEANS ROAD
Extension of N. O., M. & c. From Beaumont Gives
 Laurel Another Line

Laurel, Miss, August 29.-(Special) ) J. r. Church, superintendent of the New Orleans. Mobile and Chicago rail- road, confirms a recent dispatch from Jackson stating that the last mile of right of way for the proposed exten- sion of that road from Beaumont to New Orleans had been secured. The building of this branch which is now practically assured, will give Laurel another direct line to New Orleans. The distance. it is said. will be about the same as over the New Orleans and Northeastern railroad.
 The present New orleans, Mobile and Chicago railroad is in operation from Mobile to Middleton, Tenn, with branch lines running from Beaumont, Miss, to Hattiesburg, and from Ellisyille Junc- ton to Ellisville The new line into New Orleans will be extended from Beaumont, crossing the main line of the Gulf and Ship Island near Wig gins and will connect with the main line of the Louisville and Nashville near the Louisiana line just this side of Pearl river The distance from Beau mont to Pearl river is 80 miles and the territory to be traversed is one of the heaviest timbered sections of south Mississippi. The company has shops here for repairing all rolling stock.
 Laurel's new hotel, the Pinehurst, which is nearing completion, has been leased to Thomas Fountain of Okla homa City, Okla. The Pinehurst hotel will have 99 guest rooms, besides base ment and ground floor rooms.
 Work Is progressing nicely on Lau- rels new city hall.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-30
western outskirts of the city. Adjoining 1t is the beautiful House home.

western outskirts of the city. Adjoining 1t is the beautiful House home.
 The Silent Partner
 Public mention has already been made
 of the probable part which MT. House took in forming President Wilson's eabi- net That he was largely instrumental in obtaining the appointment of MT. Burleson, MT. Houston and MT. Gregory to their respective positions is positively known, and he is said to have had a great deal to do with the seecti )n of both MT. McAdoo and MT McReynolds for the cabinet. According to the story that Is
 told here by men who are said to have
 gotten the facts at first hands, Colonel flee of Secretary of State when it was
 tondered him by President Wilson. It was only through the intervention of MT House that he was induced to accept the appointment. It is also known here that Mir House recommended to President Wilson the policy of 'watchful waiting in regard to the situation in Mexico and
 that he has counseled aEainst interven-
 ton in the affairs of that disturbed re- public from the very beginning of the
 trouble. Just now MT. House IS playing an important part in dealing with the
 European war situation by giving his un- official private advice direct to the 'resi- dent, according to reliable information received here. Mir. House has been 8 frequent visitor to Europe for many years
 and he Is personally well up in his knowl- cage of foreign affairs.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-30
JUDGE LANE STOOD
 HOT WEATHER WELL
May Take a Short Rest Dur ing September if Nothing
 Happens

Judge A. O. Lane, city commissioner, in all probability will take a two weeks vacation next month
 Judge Lane has stood the arduous du- ties of his office this summer during the hot weather much better than last summer. His fresh, vigorous appearance as he kept to his office every day has been the source of much qualification to his friends. It has been stated that the judge is probably the most active man for his age in the city.
 He does not say that he will take a vacation, but he said yesterday that if nothing developed which would demand his attention he would probably take a few weeks vacation in September, prob ably gong some of the quiet summer resorts in Wisconsin.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-30
COTTON SOLD HERE:
 FOR EIGHT CENTS

Cotton brought to Birmingham yester- day sold to local dealers for cents. This price was paid by M. H. Burt local cotton broker, for the staple. The seller was decidedly more satisfied with the purchase than was MT Burt. It was stated by the buyer that he did not have any information to the present value of cotton, on which to base prices and that his purchase was risk he was assuming. The situation, according to those in close touch with it, will get better soon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-30
SAYS AGITATION
 AGAINST PRESIDENT
 OF CHINA TRIVIAL

San Francisco, August 29.-The agita- tions against President Yuan Shi Fai IS not taken seriously in most parts of China, pr. J. T. Goodnow said here to- day.
 Hopkins university, arrived here from China, where for 15 months he had acted as legal adviser to the government President Yuan Shi Kai is the best man available for holding the republic together." he said.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-30
PERSONAL

T. F. Coleman. buyer and manager for the Drennen Co.'S lace and embroidery and neckwear department, returned Sat. urday after two weeks spent in New York and other eastern markets.
 Col. Tom s. Pounds and Mrs. Pounds accompanied by their daughter Miss Liz zie Lee Pounds, returned yesterday from Camp Walton, where they have been fol the past 10 days.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-30
Marine Corns Wins

Seagirt, N. J., August 29-The marine corps won the Dryden trophy in today s rifle matches with a total of 1102.
 Capt. w. H. Richard, with a score of 9S, led in the opening stage of the ma rine corps match, which was not finished because of rain. He won the all-comers expert match with a perfect score of 50.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-30
Shops May Resume

Decatur, August 29.-(SpeciaL)-It is ru- mored that the Louisville and Nashville railroad shops in New Decatur will com mence work or September on 12O0 new freight cars. The rumor seems to be well founded. This is one of the few rail- road shops in the entire country which builds new cars.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-30
Jackson Sues for S5OOO

Will Jackson filed suit yesterday in the United States court against the Louis vile and Nashville compahy, claiming s5000 damages for alleged personal in juries.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-30

Chancellor w. H. Simpson of New De catur is holding chancery court here to- day. County court will be held Monday with John H. Carter on the bench.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-30

John Lusk, Jr.. and w. F.. Bradford, who are both interested in the county fair to be held here this fall, are attending the races at Fayetteville, with the view of getting new ideas for the fair here
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-30

Ruby Stevens, girl IS years old, died at North yesterday of tuberculosis.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-30
GUNTERSVILLE NOTES

Guntersville, August 29.-tspecial.)-Dr. P. B. Lusk, prominent citizen of Gun tersville, had his arm broken below the elbow yesterday while cranking an auto mobile