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The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-15
PRATTV|LLE IS ON INDUSTRIAL BOOM
Building Improvements Be ing Made Will Aggregate Thousands of Dollars

Montgomery, May 4-(Special.) )-Citi- zens of Pratville believe that fiourishing town is at present undergoing a greater
 Industrial boom than any place of like size in the state. According to Judge c. E. Thomas, probate judge of Autauga bounty, who spent Tuesday in Montgom- Pry, building improvements are being made in Prattville that will aggregate Feveral, hundred thousand dollars. These
 Include large addition to the Continen- |al Gin companys plant, which will cost E50, 600; an addition to the cotton factory ht a cost of about s2O.0 GOO; the erection of @ hew Methodist church to cost s4o,ooo, and he construction of other buildings.
 We feel that we have right to be Q
 little proud said Judge Thomas, flor |here are not many towns in the state where so many Improvements have been made at one time. Prattville is keeping Ep with the times. We have one of the best, high school buildings in the state, md our people are prosperous and happy. The farming element of Autauga county Is making a study of advanced agricul- |ural methods, and our crops are on par With those in any county in the state"
 Judge Thomas came to Montgomery with prominent delegation of Autauga coun- |y citizens to appear before the state par bon board.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-15
MEMORIAL HALL ID
 COLONEL MURFEE
Trustees of Marion Institute Will Erect Memorial to
 Founder of School

Marion, May 14-(special)- was given to the final exercises of Marion in- stltute. the storm of Saturday night caused the 1unior-senior debate to be postponed until today.
 The debate on the subject. Resolved, That the states of the American union should adopt the initiative and referen- dum," was decided in favor of the affir- native. and when it is taken into con sideration that Oscar w. Underwood dis cussed this subject for more than one hour before tho students of this institu- ton a few months ago, the negative prac- tically lost their side of the question by trying to prove by Woodrow Wilson that it was an impractical piece of legislation.
 The affirmative was taken by ". C. Lusy of Guntersville. W. c. Eubank of Kentucky and W. IT. Dumas of opelika, while the negative speeches were made by J. W. Miller of Mississippi, Wyatt Rushton of Montgomery and R. A. John ston of Tuskegee. The best individual debafor was announced as w. c. Lusk and the next best as Wyatt Rushton.
 The programme was added to very ma- terially by the solos of Miss Lucy Dick lnSOn or 6lTIulHBnaHi anu MISS ETln loldke of Sheffield.
 The graduating exercises were called at room and following the usual invoca- ton by the Rev. John W. Frazier, Miss Bertha Trotter of Mississippi sang a group of songs and Superintendent H. O. Murfee announced the list of honors and delivered the diplomas to the graduates.
 At the conclusion of the awarding of diplomas and medals, President George raN- sity of Alabama was introduced and O. llvered the baccalaureate address. Dit Denny paid a marked tribute to the mem ory of the late Col. James T. Murfee and asked to be made one of commit- tee to raise a suitable sum of money to erect monument in Marion to the mem- ory of Colonel Murfee. The entire ad- dress was listened to by a large audi ence and highly appreciated.
 The twenty-sixth session of the Ma rion institute will begin on September H. 1912.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-15
UNDERWOOD HAS | 1853 MAJORITY
 IN MISSISSIPPI
Canvass of Returns From Democratic Primary Is Made by the
 Committee

Jackson, Miss, May 14.-Canvass of the returns Of the democratic state presIden- tial preferential primary of May by the executive committee here today showed the following vote cast:
 Oscar w. Underwood of Alabama, IA, s7s; woodrow Wilson of New Jersey, 1895.
 Preliminary arrangements were made by the committee for the meeting here to- morrow of the state democratic eonven- tion. The four delegates selected at the primaries will be formally elected tomors row, a formality to comply with existing statutes which make no provision for such a primacy as that held last week. a national committeeman will be chosen and A platform adopted. A few contested dele gations are here.
 Judge Robert Powell of Jackson, will be named.
 Difference of opinion exists as to the platform to be adopted. Some assert a plant declaring for the initiative, refer endum and recall of judicial civil decis- ions and election by popular vote of fed
 eral judges will be offered. Others argue
 this would be inconsistent because the delegation will be instructed for Under
 wood. who they declare is opposed to the general application of such principles tt governmental affairs. The retort Is made to this that while the delegation will vote | first for Underwood, there was no second choice expressed in the primary and thai ! no proposal has been made for e second l chffca bv fh.a convention.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-15
DARKNESS

Washington. May 14-within less than five minutes after the House ad- journed tonight darkness fell upon the capitol. Through the murk members groped their way Matches. lighted and held aloft, made little splotches in the general gloom and collisions were ire quent. A belt on the powerful dynamo that furnished the power for the lights and elevators had slipped. One of the cars was suspended between the second and third floors and Representative Ad- amson of Georgia was imprisoned.
 Tt is the judgment of heaven" said former Speaker Cannon when, in grop- ing his way around in the speakers lobby, he collided violently with Rep resentatiye Clayton, whose anti-injunc- ton bill had just been passed over re publican opposition. 'It should prove a warning to the democratic party that It's ways are not the right ways"
 An investigation of the accident will be made.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-15
Orpheum-Vaudeville

One of the most artistic vaudeville acts that Birmingham has witnessed is Vis- ions d'Art, at the Orpheum this week. A beautiful woman, Venus in silk, poses iiI the center of score of beautifully ture. The act is warmly applauded from ali parts of the house. Gray and Graham have comedy act that is original and a scream, with enough music to hold to- gether the comedy. and Piquo is unques- tionably the best acrobat that has been to Birmingham. Dave Ferguson has a highly entertaining act, and Claus and Hoffman are German comedians that please
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-15
UNDERWOOD SMILES AT CRITICISM OF HIS
 VOTE ON RESOLUTION
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 -------------~--------- ------~-----------~---~-~ maintenance of the fundamental principles bf the constitution of the United States | their integrity, as established by our |atkers I believe that those great fun kamental principles that are written in Inc constitution of the United States are |here to protect the rights and the lib- |rties and the property of the minority, ! nd to see that they are not destroyed bS the ruthless hands of brutal major Nv any more than they should be de- |troyed by a czar or a kingly power. (Ap- blause).
 MT. Speaker. I believe that the govern |hent of the United States should be con- |rolled by the people of the United States |applause) and be responsive to the sober, deliberate judgment of a majority of the people of the United States. as determined Ind exercised by their chosen represen- |atives in the Congress of the United ftates.
 q believe that in the past it has been demonstrated that our present method of Eecting United States senators does not take them responsive to the deliberate ! nd sober judgment of the American peo- blc at all times. Applause on the demo- |ratic side).
 T do not believe that the election of l United States senators by the people will Iverthrow the guaranties of the constltu- |ion of the United States. On the other band, I believe it will bring our goy- |rnment in closer touch with the Amer |tan people than it Is today. (Applause). Tt will make it more responsive to the |eal will of the American people, and in his day and hour, when new theories are Icing advanced, when it is being pro- |Iaimed that we should tear down the | Lndamental principles. that we should C back to the old idea of a direct democ- |acy and legislate absolutely by the voter imself instead of his representative, C not believe you can pass any bill, hr. Speaker, that will do so much to |trengthen and sustain the constitution of he United States as it was established l V our fathers as this bill, authorizing he people of the United States to elect
 ' their own votes their representatives
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-15
HEALTH OFFICER
 MAKES REPORT

The report of the city health officer, Dr. Robert Nelson. was filed with the city commissioners yesterday morning.
 The report is very interesting and shows the following figures:
 During the month there were 162 deaths and PIP live births. making the death rate 13. .ss per 1000 inhabitants and the birth rate 1s.17 per 1000. Deaths resulted from 52 different diseases, including one from pellagra, a negro succumbing to this disease.
 A total of 47 cases of typhoid fever were reported during the month. there being 40 whites and seven negroes in the num- Ter. Measles ran up total of 273 cases. with no deaths reported. There were five deaths from typhoid fever. There were 21 deaths from tuberculosis of the lungs and one from tubercular meningitis.
 There were 34 deaths of infants under years of age, 19 being under 1 year and il from to 20 years. From the ages of 20 to 50 there were s1 deaths. from 50 to 70 total of A and over 70 a total of IS deaths.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-15
Thirty-Three Contests Filed

Chicago, May 14.-Notices of 8 contests has been filed with the republican national committee which will open its permanent headuuarters in the Coliseum tomorrow.
 From Florida today came notice that the states entire list of 12 delegates would be contested by Taft and the Roose- welt forces Other contests reported to- day were from the Fourth and Seventh districts of Mississippi and the Fifth dis trict of Louisiana.
 A peculiar condition exists In the Fifth Louisiana district One delegate and his alternate were indorsed by both the Roosevelt and the Taft followers. but they split on the second delegate and the sec- ond alternate.
 Through misunderstanding it was previously announced at the committee headauarters here that g. meeting of the subcommittee would be held tomorrow or Thursday to make final plans for the convention. This meeting will be held May IS.
 Concord, N H., May 14.-Four delegates at large and two from each of the two congressional districts to the democratic national convention at Baltimore, un- pledged but morally bound by prefer ential vote for Speaker Champ Clark, were elected by the democrats of New Hampshire today.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-15
CONVENTIONS MEET
 TODAY IN TENNESSEE
 AND SOUTH CAROLINA
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 has had two state committees each claim ing to represent the party, has had great weight in putting the idea of state har- mony above the claims of any one candi- date for the presidential nomination. An other governor is to be elected this year and a basis for a harmony agreement at this convention has been sought by each faction. Many, leaders not actively en- listed in the cause of any candidate for the presidential nomination are. urging that in the interest of harmony the dele gations at large be delivered equally among the friends of the four candidates and this may be done.
 Prominent among the Alabama dele gates are Judge J. D. Acuff, J. H. Bank head. Jr, E. K. Campbell. N. L. Mill Ter Crawford Johnson, Col. J. D. Hoop CT, J. D. Stokely and Oscar c. Turner of Birning ham. Tyler Goodwin. George Jones and Stewart Mckenzie of Mont somery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-15
SUMMARY OF THE
 POLITICAL NEWS
 OF THE CAMPAIGN
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ttonuuued Froh tHke OheD
  jority of the 12g delegates so far as their persopal affiliations were concerned, they maW DO olort to defeat the instructions of the rvcfseSnce primaries. which were foS Golonss Roosevelt, and a plank was mi iIi the platform pledging him "the un- Xg0ed support of the Maryland dele HEon. President Taft's administration Ero was indorsed.
 Tho Roosevelt forces yielded the posi- ton of national committeeman and pledged themselves to re-elect Taft man, William P Jackson.
 The delegates at large chosen today are: Gov. Phillips l.. Goldsborough, William l.. Warburton, Col. E. C. Darlington, Jr., and George l.. Wellington.
 One of the district delegates, J.. F. Evans of Baltimore. is negro and a number of negro delegates sat in today $ convention.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-15
ADJUSTMENTS
Sarah Bernhardt in Pictures

More enjoyable to many than the actual acting of Camille" are the motion pie lures of Sarah Bernhardt in that great drama as seen at the Bijou this week. As a matter of fact, theatregoers enjoy the pictures more than the play. for they have all the realism without some of the other features that many do not like. The same company of distinguished actors that toured the United States last year on Bernhardts farewell is seen in the mo- ton pictures.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-15
SPARKS FROM THE WIRES

, eupied practically all of the time at ths business session of the general Method- ist conference today. Tonight q recep- ton whs rendered the delegates from fed- eral council Presbyterian church. Reform Episcopal church and Evangelical ass sociation.
 Kansas Clty.--Uplift of the social. moral and physical life of negroes by en- couraging agriculture among them was Booker T. Washingtons message in his address before the African Methodist church conference here tonight. Indanapolis.-A hours of debate on whether the commission form of munici- pal government was in accord with tho socialist programme, the party's national convention referred the matter to th.s state organization. A committee which has been Investigating the workings of commissions in many cities was instruct ed to continue its inquiry
 Duluth.--Six men were taken alive from the Oliver Iron Mining company's mine at Ironwood late tonight. the last men being rescued at II o'clock. Two bodies of dead miners have been recovered. A cave-in occurred late last night.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-15
bOGGAN ELECTED STATE TREASURER Birmingham Man Hon0red by Knights of Columbus
 in Mobile

Mobile. May 1t-(Special) )-James Bog gar of Birmingham was elected state treasurer of the Knights of Columbus at the annual mee>.ng of the state council held here today. Sterling A. Wood of Birmingham and Thomas Yeend of Mo bile were chosen as alternates to the na- tional convention and the Rev. Patrick Turner of Birmingham was elected state chaplain.
 Other officers are as follows: State dep- uty Frank D. Kohn of Montgomery; State Secretary, Hugh Gallagher of Mont gomery; state advocate, William Cowley of Mobile; state warden, J. F. Conney of Huntsville. Following the completion of the business session the delegates were entertained at lunch at the Battle House and later attended the baseball game. To- night they were rendered a banquet on the roof garden of the Battle House.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-15
DISMISS DEMENT
 IMPEACHMENT CASE.

The impeachment proceedings against Justice Ira Dement, of Lewisburg, which have been pending in the criminal court for several weeks. were dismissed yesterday morning by Judge Samuel E. Greene in the first division of the crin- inal court
 It was shown that Justice Dement, had rendered his resignation to the probate judge on the 9th day of May and that the governor had accepted his resignation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-15

Chicago.-There was no change in the newspaper strike situation here today. The afternoon papers published their regular editions and circulated in every section of the city under police guard. No ser ious disturbance was reported
 Wilkes-B -Barre-After holding two ses- slons today the anthracite miners In con- vention here to act on a tentative work Ing arrangement, adjourned until tomor- row without taking up the proposition.
 Vicksburg. The United States battleship Nebraska, the largest vessel that has ever como this far north in the Missis- sippi river. cast anchor in the local har- bor late today. The Nebraska will start on the return voyage to the gulf next Saturday. stopping at Baton Rouge, La, en route.
 Administration selecting Mobile for the next place of meeting and re-electing all old officers, the Southeastern Bill Posters association closed its annual session here today.
 Minneapolis Discussion of reports oc-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-15
MOORE SPEAKS TO STATE
 HARDWARE ASSOCIATION

Commerce and Business League. Ad- dresses on various subjects of interest to hardware dealers were made at the other two sessions held this afternoon and to- night.
 The convention will last only two days instead of three as planned. The delegates will be entertained with bay excursion tomorrow.
 l.. c. Smith of Ensley is in attendance upon the convention as secretary of tho state association.
 J. w. Beasley of Birmingham. member of the executive committee, is another officer fin attendance.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-15
Nevada Goes to Clark

Reno. Nev, May I-Early reports in- -dicate the democratic presidential prefer ence vote in todays Nevada primaries is for Champ Clark, Wardoe, Storey, Elko and Humboldt counties give heavy majorities for Clark White Pine county almost entirely is committed to Wilson. the vote in Ely standing 13i for Wilson to four for Clark.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-15
OPEN GERMANIA
 PARK TOMORROW

The formal opening of Germania park for the season will occur tomorrow with band music and other attractive fea- lures. which make the place one of the ideal points in the district for picnic parties.
 Considerable imr rovements have been made at the grounds this season and it promises to be more popular than ever as a summer recreation spot.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-15
LEAGUE TRYING ID
 REVIVE BRYAN

Des Moines, May 14-iThe Iowa Bryan league today issued call for mass meeting of Bryan democrats to be held in Burlington tomorrow, the day before the state convention. Hex (Mr. Bryan) is willing and anxious to accept the ,nomina- tion If it is rendered him under the right conditions" says the call in part.
 Lincoln. Neb, May INV. J. Bryan de- clared today that he had as late as yes terday requested officers of the Iowa Brvan league not to start any movement in his behalf.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-15
HOUSE PASSES
 CLAYTON BILL

Washington. May 14-Supported by all of the progressive republicans the House tonight passed the Clayton anti-injunc- tion bill, PA to 3l. Every democrat pres- ent voted for it and the result was an- nounced to the accompaniment of re- markable demonstration. The legislation Is regarded as one of the most advanced steps yet taken in the interest of organ- ized labor.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-15
ALIENIsTs TO REPORT TO-DAY

Boston, May 14.-The alienists who are examining C. V. T. Ilicheson, under a death sentence for poisoning Miss Avii Linnell, will probably make their report to the executive council tomorrow. No hint as to what their recom- mendation would be had been given out tonight. Richeson was removed to the state prison to- day.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-15
Roosevelt Wins in Minnesota

St. Paul, May 1f.-Minnesota's 24 dele gates to the national republican conven- ton probably will be instructed for Theo. dore Roosevelt. Complete returns from yesterdays county conventions seems to assure this. With the electiop of six delegates at large by the state conven- tion at Minneapolis Thursday the dele- gation will be complete.
 The state convention will be divided thus. Roosevelt, S76; Taft, 75; LaFollette
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-15
VERDICT WITHOUT
 LEAVING JURY BOX

In the first division of the criminal court yesterday Judge Samuel K. Greene gave the affirmative. charge to the, jury in the case of the state against Jack Goldstein and Jerry Griffin. charged with highway robbery, and without leaving ths jury box the jury returned a verdict ot not guilty and the defendants were dis- charged.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-15
North Carolina Convention

Raleigh, N. C.. May H-At least 9 of North Carolina's 24 delegates to the re- publican national convention will be in- structed for Colonel Roosevelt. accord ing to predictions of republican leaders who are gathering in Raleigh for the state convention tomorrow. The conyen- ton is entirely in the hands of tho Roosevelt forces and will instruct the four delegates and four alternates whom it selects.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-15
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-15
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-15

Mobile. May 14.-(speciaD.-J. D. Moore of Birmingham, president of the National Hardware association. delivered an ad- dress at the opening session of the Ala bama Retail Hardware Dealers associa- ton which convened this morning at the Battle House.
 "rhe best method of distributing hard ware" was the subject of Mir. Moore s address. The convention opened this morning with addresses of welcome by Mayor Lag Schwartz and President John T. Cochrane of the Mobile Chamber of same platform from which he was as- saulted by William Jennings Bryan only a. few weeks ago, Governor Judson Har- mon tonight addressed a. large audience. and scored the Commoner denying viz orously that he is a reactionary and challenged him to produce sufficiens proofs.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-15
Prefers House Form of Bill

in the Senate of the United States, as well as in this House. (Applause).
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-15
Harmon Answers Bryan

HdIHUH HHS"rNb UI JdH Zanesville, O.. May 14.-Standing on the
The Hartford republican., 1912-02-09
A Thing to be Glad Of.

The Froe-Trads still harps upon ;Ihe
fact that the exports Cf nanufaci.ur-s 8
by the UnioEd States ara eXc.;- d by
those of G. amany and Grea; Britain;
If There was no either p9ade tbgsnii for
eign trade, that might b.. ssJms.ihing
to thdnk abou, and Worry ovar; bu. e
We happen to haEe a DOM stfc TRADE
Cwenlay 0m-s as gl,ea: ais the to.al of
our 1onAg1 EXPORTS, We have some-
uhaiig RSo fall back upon. The Total
'tdlue of our products of manufacture
for the year 1909 was $2O,672 ,O0O, 900,
more than the output OF any thr5e
other nations, and Ehe $19,OO0,0OO, 900
worth raained for consumption was
sold at prices infinitely more saiisfac
tory than THE billions worth We sold
abroad. So We ne9d no. mourn that
our exports aNe rola,ivtly small; We
should rajo:ce THAT We Can keap so
vast quantity of what We produce ait
home for our own usa. No other nation
ON the globe is i'm position ito do am.
thing of ths sort. They ARE all forced
TO export THE cream OF ther production
In Olldr to Mve-San Francisco ChrOn
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