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The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-29
ID VOTE ON TOLL
 PROPOSALS TODAY
Senate, After Long Discus sion, Clears Decks for
 Action on Problem

Washington, April 5s.-After a two-hour discussion today on the House bill to repeal the Panama free tolls provision, the Senate canals committee prepared to vote tomorrow on these four proposals:
 To report the bill without recommen- datlon.
 To ierort it with an amendment pro- posed by Senator Simmons which would declare that by passing the repeal bill the tnitcu States would waive no rights possessed under the y-PaGncefote treaty or otherwise.
 To report it with another amendment proposed by Senator Shields declaring that the bills passage should not be held to be q concession by the United States that it has not the right to exempt it's coastwise shipping from toll payment
 To report a substitute proposed by Sen ator Walsh which would afford any for eign nation an opportunity to try the matter before the United States su- preme court.
 Action along any of these lines will DIIIS llle Dill DeIOAe the senate.
 At the conclusion of the session today 1t seemed virtually certain that some sort of report would be ordered at tomor- rows session.
 Both factions in the committee were surprised by the days developments. The fact that Senator Simmons, who is credit ed with handling the fight for President Wilson, proposed an amendment was taken by opposition senators to indicate preSidapt iS tc insist on report without modification.
 Senators supporting the President, how ever, were surprised al the proposal by Senator Walsh. This was a solution sug- gested by former President Taft when he signed the Panama canal act. Some sena- tors thought it was an indication that some sort of a report could not be avoid ed and that the opposition to repeal may line up behind the Walsh substitute.
 Although the committee was said to be quite evenly divided predictions tonight favored report on the Walsh measure.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-29
STOCK EXCHANGE METHODS ATTACKED
 BY COTTON MEN
Should Either Be Regulated or Abolished Is Judgment of American Cotton
 Manufacturers

New York, April 2S.-Unless the New York cotton exchange "can be so regu- lated by action of Congress as to com pei the performance of its proper func- tions ii should be abolshide, in the Judgment of the American Cotton tions' il should be abolished. in the closing hours of the associations an nual convention heer today speak CTS attacked the methods of the local ex- change The abolishment of the mart unless regulated by federal legislation was urged in a resolution adopted un- animously at the suggestion of Lewis w. Parker. chairman of the committee on cotton exchanges
 Mr Parker's report was read after Arthur R. Marsh, president of the New York cotton exchange, had made an address on the new rules of the ex- change. A
 Exonerating MT. Marsh and other members of the New York exchange of any personal intention to do injury, MT Parker denounced exchange methods, especially those which he said obtained to depress or infiate prices for purposes of manipulation He said he hoped reforms would be obtained through national Legislation
 There has been presented within the last three months" MT. Parker said the publication on the part of the New York cotton exchange of quota tions of contracts for delivery, indicat- ing the price of the raw material at times as much as cents below the real value of that material, and ? cents below what the producer was obtaining in the south"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-29
READY FOR MEETING
 0F PSYCHOLOGISTS
Will Meet Here for Three Day Session Beginning
 Sunday

Active preparations are being made for the meeting of the Alabama Sociological congress to be held in Birmingham May 3, 4 and ,. The purpose of the congress is to study and devise means to improve social. civic and economic conditions in Alabama The conditions of membership are absolutely democi attic. anyone who will register and pay fee of s1 becom- ing a member.
 The programme that has been arranged includes noted workers in the social serv- ice, child labor probation system for prisoners, compulsory education. anti tuberculosis and other movements that seek the material betterment of man. kind. Among the speakers are men and women prominent in the city and state in welfare work.
 The purposes of the congress are set forth in the bylaws and constitution, which follow:
 Constitution and Bylaws of the Ala
 bama Sociological Congress. 'Purposes-The purposes of the Alabama Sociological congress are to study and improve the social, csvic and economic conditions in Alabama
 "Membership-Its membership shall be composed of all persons interested in its work who shall registsr their names and pay the annual fee. The membership fee shall be one dollar (sD per year. Addi- tional charge may be made for copy of the proceedings and any other pub lication of the congress. Delegates to the congress may be appointed by the governor of the state, by mayors of cities in the state, by organizations and insti- tutions engaged in social service, and upon payment of the membership fee shall be entitled to all privileges.
 "Meetings-The Alabama Sociological congress shall meet once each year at such time and place as may be desig- mated by the executive committee. "Oficers-The officers of the Alabama Sociological congress shall be: President six vice presidents, a secretary, treasurer and an executive committee composed of nine members, of which the officers shall be ex officio members
 These officers shall be selected by a nominating committee at each session of the congress. This nominating committed shall be elected by the delegates present
 "The executive committee shall have power to transact all necessary business
 in the interim between meetings It may appoint subcommittees to attend to de- tails. Meetings of the committee shall be called by the president, and five mem- bers shall constitute a quorum during the session of the congress and five in the interium.
 The president shall. at the opening session, appoint committee on creden- tials and a committee on resolutions The officers and executive committee are: President Dr. George Eaves: secre- tary, w. M. McGrath. Executive commit tee Rev. J. D. Ray, Mrs. W. NJ Mur- 1nrh field, the Rev. J. W. Cary, New Decatur; H. J. Willingham. Florence: Mrs C. B. Spencer, Birmingham; Dr. George Eaves, pr. w. H. Oates, Montgomery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-29
LIFE SENTENCE IS
 GIVEN WILLIAMS
Negro Convicted on Charge of High. way Robbery-Day in the
 Criminal Court

Tom Williams. negro, was convicted of highway robbery yesterday in the criminal court, Judge w. F. Fort presid- ing, and his punishment fixed at life im- prisonment in the penitentiary. Williams was charged with having held up a white man near the county courthouse a few months ago and robbing him of a watch and chain.
 After being out all night the jury in the case of Jackson Roebuck negro charged with murder, returned a verdict of not guilty yesterday morning. Roe buck shot and killed negro preacher near East Lake some months ago. alleg- ing that he found him at his home Fol lowing the shooting Roebuck surrendered to the sheriff. Hollis Parrish and Attor- ney Atkinson represented the defendant
 The case of Lively Vandiver, charged with murder, and Daisy Stephens is set for today.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-29
MUSGROVE LEAVES
 FOR WASHINGTON
Accompanied by H. P. Gibson, Candi- date for Marshal of Northern
 Alabama District

l.. B. Musgrove, who managed the sena- torial campaign of R. P. Hobson, left yesterday morning for Washington. He was accompanied by H. P. Gibson of Corona, an applicant for the post of fed eral marshal of the northern district of Alabama
 It is understood that while in Washing ton, Colonel Musgrove, supported by Con gressman Hobson, and upholstered by telegrams favoring MT. Gibson received from supporters of Captain Hobson in every county of Alabama. will bend every effort to secure the appointment of Mir Gibson.
 From what has been learned regarding the interesting struggle for tine marsnuf- ship, Mr. Underwood has expressed his disapproval of MT. Gibson. and Senator Bankhead has agreed to support him fol- lowing the elimination of Tom L. Long of Jasper.
 The news from Washington relative to this situation will be awaited with n- terest
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-29
A Song Book With i. Soul

Books have been said to possess per sonalities. If this be true. then they may be said to have souls, and if there ever appeared a book that had both personality and soul-that book is Heart Songs.'' We have been placing these books-thousands of them-in the houses of our readers during the past few weeks, and we have never undertaken a task that has given us more satisfaction and our readers more pleasure. We announce elsewhere the closing days of the dis tribution and urge those of our readers who have not yet participated in the dis tribution to lose no ti>-e in clipping the coupon that appears daily in this paper Heart Songs" is bound to grow in value with the years
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-29

by Chief Justice A. J. Walker of the Alabama supreme court. He was admit ted to the bar in 1866.
 Shortly after beginning the practice of law, Judge Jones became planter, which occupation he pursued from 1866 to 1870, with the exception of 1868. when he was editor of the Daily Picayune. a news paper published in Montgomery.
 From 1870 to 1880 he was the reporter of the supreme court, during which time he still pursued his law studies In 1876 he was admitted to practice before the supreme court of the United States.
 He was connected with the municipal government here for many years. and was a member of the house of represen- tatives from 1884 to 1888. serving the last two years as speaker of the house.
 Twice Governor of State
 Judge Jones was elected governor of Alabama in 1890 and was reelected, in 1892. During his term of office as chief executive he established a reputation as a liberal and broadminded statesman, and the state government prospered under his wise administration.
 He was connected with the state militia in various capacities from 1872 to 1890, the last 10 years of which period he served as colonel of the Second infantry regi- ment. His regiment acted IS special es- cort to Jefferson Davis on the occasion of his visit to Montgomery.
 Judge Jones served the state in many other honorable capacities, having been upon several occasions the orator at patriotic exercises in honor of the sol- diers of the Confederacy. He was orator at the memorial services at Grants tomb in New York in 1892.
 As a lawyer and jurist, Judge Jones' was probably one of the most learned men of his day. He was president of the Alabama State Bar association in 1901, and was a member of the constitutional convention the same year. His elevation to the bench of the United States district court was in December of that year, an office which he held with honor until his death.4
 Judge Jones was the author of IS vol umes of Alabama supreme court reports. from 1870 to 1880. He also wrote a pamphlet entitled. Last Days of the Army of Northern Virginia" and "A Code
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-29
HOWARD SHOPPERS
 STATE NORMAL NINE
Baptists Bat Hard Against FlOrence-First Nine
 Men Up Hit Safe

Florence. April 2S.-tSpecial.) )-Rain broke in on the second game of the series today between Howard college and State normal, but not until the Howard team had safely tucked the game away by the score of 3 to l. Stutts started the game for Florence but when the first nine men that faced him hit safe was yanked and Porter substituted. He fared little better. Glider, pitching for Howard, yielded two hits. Tisdale and Glider batted 1000, while Robinson was close be- hind them, only failing once to hit safely. Score: R. H E. Howard ............. 10 l Florence ................... ? ,
 Batteries: Glider and Tisdale Stutts, Porter, Balding and Glenn. Empires, Manush and Duke.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-29
JUDGE THOS. G. JONES
 DIES IN MONTGOMERY
tContinued from Page One,

later called to serve on the federal bench as judge of the United States district court by a republican President Theodore Roosevelt, with whom he had long been on intimate terms. Although a staunch democrat Judge Jones al ways felt high regard for the stern fighting qualities and ability of Pres ident Roosevelt, and frequently visited him at the White House during his term of office as chief executive of the nation.
 Judge Jones was appointed district judge by President Roosevelt in 1901 and would have retired from the bench at the age of 70. He had only a few months longer to serve
 During the latter years of his life Judge Jones was closely connected with the railroad rate fight in Alabama. and his decisions in that litigation attract ed nationwide attention
 As result of this litigation Judge Jones engaged in various controversies. his articles in reply to attacks from former Gov B. B. Conner having been regarded as masterpieces both in style and construction It was Judge Jones' decision that the ? E cent passenger and the 110 freight commodity rates. which were en- acted by the legislature in 1s07 were discontinued in Alabama. The recent rate cases were removed from Judge Jones court on account of his illness which for more than year prevented him from active service. During the past year Judge Jones' duties on the bench were assumed by Federal Judge William I. Grubb of Bir- mingham of the northern district and Judge Sheppard of Pensacola of the Florida district
 Judge Jones will be buried with mli- tary honors at Oakwood cemetery Thursday. He is survived by his wife, two sons, Thomas G. Jr, and Walter B., and three daughters. Miss Netta, Mrs. Thomas w. Cahoon, all of Mont gomery, and another married daughter in New Jersey.
 Sketch of His Life
 Thomas Goode Jones was born at Macon, Ga. November 26, 1S44, and was the son of Samuel G. and Martha Ward (Goode) Jones. His grandfather, pr. Thomas Will liamson Jones, was native of Mecklen- burg, Va
 Judge Jones received his primary and academic education in the schools of Montgomery, and afterwards attended the private institutions of Dr. Charles Minor and Prof. Gesner Harrison at Charlottes- vile, Va. He graduated from the Vir- ginia Military institute at Lexington, Va. in 1862. and two years later he entered the Confederate army. He first served as a private, but was later promoted to the staff of General John B. Gordon, under whom he attained the rank of major. | He was recognized as one of the bravest | and most gallant officers in the Confed- | crate army, and was four times wounded on the field of battle. While in the army | he read law. and later pursued his studies | in the office of John A. Elmore of Mont | gpmery, having been one of a class taught
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-29
HENDERSON SPEAKS
 AT MARION TUESDAY

Marion. April Special. )--After several days of campaigning in the county districts of Perry by local Hen derson supporters the tour ended with seeing only few voters, as the farm CTS are too busy to listen to campaign speeches. Mir. Henderson was here to- day and delivered an address. On Sat urday s. W. John of Dallas spoke to an- audience of farmers in the interest of MT Conner.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-29
Smallpox in Chiffon

Mountain Creek, April 2S-tSpecial.) This morning Dr. V. J. Gragg, the county health physician; Dr. ". H. Bell of Yer bena and pr. J. A. Maddox of this place met, and after considering the dangers of smallpox, which though not in epi- demic form. is surely dangerous, agreed that compulsory vaccination and a posi- tive quarantive of the houses where known to exist, be immediately enforced.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-29
Mrs. Bashinsky Addresses Students

Florence, April &.-tSpecial. )-Monday morning at 10 o'clock Mrs. l.. M Bashin- sky, of Troy, Ala, delivered an address to the students of the state normal col. lege. in chapel assembled, on Service Surrender and Sacrifice" Dr. Willingham introduced her one of the brilliant women of Alabama, and advised the male students to look to their laurels, as wom- en had entered the field of oratory.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-29
ADJUSTMENTS
At the Lyric

Everybody pronounces this weeks vaudeville bill at the Lyric one of the seasons best, with it's wierd Green Beetle funny German comedian, clever Mae West, splendid acrobats, singing and animal speciality, not to mention the great novelty, the vergraph There is matinee daily and a performance
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-29
At the Ornheum

The Orpheum has come back into it's own with this weeks splendid bill of five acts that delight please and enter tain, headed by Noodles Pagan, the mil lionaire newsboy. The bill contains va riety and cleverness. There is a mati- nees daily and two performances nightly
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-29
Governor to Release Part of Special Appropriation for
 Confederate Soldiers
GRATIFYING REPORT
 MADE BY FERGUSON
Decision Follows Letter From Gen eral Ferguson Giving Complete Statement of Condition of
 the Pension Fund
By l.. $. pETTY

Montgnmerv April 2S.-tSpecial.) At the request of the state board of pension eX aminers the governor has consented to released $400,0oO of the special appropria- tion of $5oooo0, made by the legislature of 1911 to be used in the payment of pensions during the current fiscal year.
 Announcement of his intention to release the appropriation was made to Gen. Fred $. Ferguson, a memocr of the board, who wrote to the governor and gave him a complete statement of the con dition of the pension fund.
 According to General Fergusons state ment, the 1 mill tax, which is set aside each year for the benefit of Confed- crate soldiers and sailors, amounts this . year to S55S, ,793. 30. In addition to this ! mill tax, the last legislature appropriat- ed s5oo,000 annually with which to supple ment the pension fund. but the appro- priation is subject to the will of the lgovernor. Heretofore he has released ~s40o.000 annually.
 The governor complimented General Ferguson on the condition of the pen sion fund. and expressed his deep re- gret that the condition of the treasury would not allow him to release the en- tire amount of the appropriation made by the legislature.
 .'The report which you make is most gratifying. said the governor in his let ter to General Ferguson. "The moneys Appropriated by the state for needy Con federate soldiers and sailors is only in- tended for those who rendered actual service. I am gratihed to know that you purged the rolls of those who were not entitled to share in the appropriation"
 Money Paid Pensioners
 The following is General Ferguson's letter:
 Tn view of the near approach of the time when by law, the last quarter of the pension appropriation to the Con- federate veterans falls due, it is decreed very important by the state board of pension examiners to lay before you full statement of the present condition of the pension fund
 Its only resources are the 1 mill tax, which for the current year amounts to s553, 793 50. and s500,000 special appropria- tion made by the act of 1911. This special appropriation is subject to such reduction as the necessities of the state govern ment may require. and of these necessi- ties the governor is made the sole judge. = Each year during your administration (only S4oo000 of this special appropria- taon has been allowed to be used and is equal to or larger than any special ap- propriation used for the same purpose in any former administration The state board earnestly requests that if compati- ble with the public interests of the state the same amount of that appropriation be allowed during the current year As suming that s400000 of the special appro- priation will be allowed, the state will
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-29
Ordered to Sail

Seattle Wash, April 2s.-The cruisers West Virginia and Chattanooga. ordered to sail today from the Puget Sound navy yard for Mazatlan. Mex are still at the yard After they had fired their farewell salutes today and were aboue to get under way orders were received from Washington detaining them.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-29
At the Majestic

Educational, thrilling and entertain ing, the Paul J. Rainey African hunt pictures at the Majestic theatre this week are exceptional offerings in the motion picture field. There are per formances at ?, and 8 o'clock daily. instead of continuous, as announced before.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-29
John Ade Falls Dead

Valparaiso, Ind, April 2s.-John Ado aged D, of Kentland, Ind, father of George Ade, the playwright, fell dead in the hall where the republican tenth dis trict convention was held today. Heart failure Is believed to have caused his death.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-29
Building Permits

The following building permits were issued yesterday in the office of the building inspector:
 S1000--Mrs. Lottie Baldridge, 2517 Eighth avenue. north, repair fire loss.
 $1200-Luther Stewart, Forty y-nintn street and Second avenue, Vivian, one story frame.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-29
Visitors Here Yesterday

Well known visitors to Birmin gham yesterday were w. C. Davis of Jasper legislator-elect; Watt T. Brown of Rag land, state senator; Morgan Gum of Jasper former state senator, and Leon 'C Bradley. associate editor of the Tuscaloosa News.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-29
ITEMS OF INTEREST
 AROUND GREENVILLE
Senator Frazier of Bullock Addresses Voters in Henderson's Interest.
 Circuit Court Convenes

Greenville, April 2s.-(Special) )-Senator Tom Frazier of Union Spring spoke here last night at the Butler county court house in the interest of Charles Hender- son for governor. Sedator Frazier was introduced by H. A. Thompson, one of She nominees for representative from Butler county. He spoke for about an hour and a half to about 300 people.
 Butler circuit court is in session for the spring term. The grand jury was impaneled yesterday and many witnesses have gone before that body. It is thought that it will require t~o full weeks for hearing the different cases, several of which are murder.
 The memorial exercises were held yes- terday afternoon at the First Methodist church here. The address was made by Dr. l.. l.. Gwaltney, pastor of the Bap- list church. His address was a well chosen one, and the Confederate heroes were due commemoration. Dr. Gwalt- ney's subject was the Heroes of the Sixties" The graves of the Confederate dead and Confederate historical spots were decorated with flowers