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The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-21
 BLACKFRIARS ARE HAVING SUCCESS

The Blackfriars presented "Candida' n Mobile recently, and according to dis patches from that city achieved a notable success A good house greeted the play and was held in close attention by the power of the drama and of interpretation given by the students. Eutaw also re- gently gave a rousing welcome to the young company. Miss Mary Bacon Dun can, who plays the part of Candida" Is a resident of Eutaw and her brilliant work in the difficult role which she fills contributed much to the success of the play. The company leaves Wednesday for their engagement in Birmingham.
 That Birmingham will give the Black friars warm welcome is certain. Great interest has been aroused among the lit- erary circles of the city by the coming of 50 powerful play as Is offered in Shaw's "Candida." Of interest to Birmingham people is the fact that two of the able cast that present Candida" live in Bir- mingham. Miss Mabel Burgess, who plays the part of Proserpine Garnett, attended the High school In this city John Nor row, who has proven himself an actor of ability in the role of Morell, is well known to many in Birmingham.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-21
KENTUCKY CALL IS
 ISSUED FOR MAY 29

Louisville, April 2O-Kentucky's 2S del- egates to the national democratic con- vention at Baltimore will be chosen at Louisville on May 20, according to the call issued today by the state democratic executive committee.
 The state convention. which will choose the four delegates at large, will be pre- ceded two hours by the conventions of the eleven Kentucky congressional dis tricts, the delegates to which will later serve as the 1224 delegates to the state convention. Il
 Except in counties containing the large cities, county mass conventions wi! be- held or May 27 and in the more popuous ,centers precinct conventions on May 9 will name delegates to county copven- tiOns.
 1t is declared that. in spite of aggressive efforts of various candidates, the wish of Governor McCreary that Kentucks's del- egation go uninstructed to the national convention will be realized.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-21
MINORITY REPORT
 ON SUGAR PROBE

Washington April 20.-Representative George R. Malby of New York, member of the Hardwick sugar Investigating com mittee, submitted a minority report to tho House today. MT. Malby agrees with his colleagues in the main. but takes excep- tion to the finding That the boet sugar factories of the United States have been controlled by the so-called sugar trust.
 T am unable to find that the American Sugar Refining company has ever at tempted to exercise any control over the management of the affairs of any of the beet sugar companies says Mr. Malby. He deplored the wholesale indictment of stockholders of companies on the mere suspicion that ownership involved some guilt in the management.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-21
COLONEL ROOSEVELT PAYS
 VISIT TO HOUN' DAWG STATE

Little Rock. Ark, April 20.-Into the southland Colonel Roosevelt carried hs campaign today. coming to Arkansas after his trip through Nebraska and Kansas. He travelled all morning through Oklahoma and during the last half of the day in this state. making speeches by the way. Large crowds turned out to see the colonel.
 In Little Rock tonight Colonel Roose- :, cit delivered his principal speech of the day. The others were all one min
 ute talks from the car. except at Fort Smith, Ark. where he spoke from n platform built over wagon in the mid dle of the street.
 The crowd at Fort smith was the largest of the day save that in Little
 Rock. The noise produced by the joint efforts of the band score of mounted
 men dressed as cowboys. two locomo- tives at the station and the people was sa loud that the colonel after several attempts was obliged to give up the iosa of making a political speech and mere ily waved his hat and shouted out thar
 he was glad to sac everybody. .I naturally think of the hound doS
 song wheu I'm in this town said Colo
 nel Roosevelt at Ozark. T want to say
 that they've got to stop kicking my dog | around because my dog bites. l Colonel Roosevelt also made short
 sneeches in several towns in Oklahoma and Arkansas.
 | Colonel Roosevelt referred to the sink ing of the Titanic in his speech here to-
 night owing to an accident to the To-
 comotve of his train, he did not reach Little Rock until nearly o'clock and
 vas obliged to cut his speech short
 ''We have all been shocked. he said
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-21
DAY IN CONGRESS
senate: ln session 2 p. m.

Senate: In session ? D. m.
 Adopted Maritime resolution looking to more complete international regulation. of ocean traffic.
 Adjourned at 4:2s p. m. until Il @. m. tomorrow.
 House: Met at noon,
 Passed Henry bill extending campaign publicity laws to presidential and vice presidential candidates.
 Chairman Pujo of money trust investi- gating committee introduced resolutions asking for power for the committee.
 Representative Buckley introduced a bill for coinage of nalf-cent pieces.
 Merchant marine committee favorably reported Alexander resolution calling upon President to invite nations to in- ternational conference to establish steam ship lanes on north Atlantic.
 Representative Malby submitted minor- ity report on sugar investigation. declar- ing beet sugar factories were not con trolled by sugar trust.
 Karl Legien leader of socialist labor party in German reichstag. spoke during recess on organized labor and It's rela- ton to world peace.
 Adjourned. at 5:s0 p. m. until noon to- morrow, when euloges will be pronounced on the late Representative Madison of Kansas.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-21
RAINY WEATHER CAUSES A
 DISAPPOINTMENT OF TAG DAY

On account of the indictment weather yesterday, the ladies in charge of Tag Day decided to postpone the event until next Saturday, April 27.
 The threatening clouds and the frowns of Jupiter Pluvius were great disap- pontment to the managers of Tag Day All the plans for most successful day had been arranged, but when the dawn of yestermorn arrived it brought Elth 1t the gentle batter of rain drops and all the signs that point to "blawsted drizzlY day" Of course, such a day could not be 8 successful Tag Day.
 Rain is almost always a damper on good spirits especially when 1t has been raining for the two months previous. The spirit of Tag Day must be one of joy, of good spirits srd eomaraderie. To obtain this spirit it is desirable that old Sol be on his throne, that he throw beams of light Into the hearts of people, gladden. them and make them vulnerable to the glances of the young ladies who sell the little yellow tags. There must not be a single old man Grump on the streets on Tag Day.
 It was the same rain that defeated Ma
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-21

poleon at Waterloo, and the Tag Day committee absolutely refused to meet a Waterloo on the one day of the year for them. Tag Day must be a success, they say. It means too much for the street waifs to take a chance. even the slight est chance, of making poor showing on Tag Day.
 Perhaps it is best after all that Tag Day has been postponed a week, is the optimistic way in which the ladies look at the matter. It will give the people of Birmingham more time to save up their Dickles and dimes 10 contribute to the cause, they say. It will give the per son wko is still a little doubtful about charity time 10 be converted to the cause. Although they don't need it, 1t will give the ladies in charge time to make their plens even more perfect.
 The weather man promises a clear day for next Saturday. That was another req son for the rostponcment. It is abso- lutely impossible for Tag Day to be suc- cessful. Next Saturday will be the great est day in tho history of the Boys home and the most successful Tag Day in the history of Birmingham.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-21
Local Data
Weather Conditions

Birmingham. April 2o.-O r. M)- Cloudy and showery weather continued today in the southeastern states in ad-
 vance of the low pressure area moving
 across the western valley states, and
 owing to the position of the same low
 and that of general area of rising
 bsrometric pressure on the Pacific coast,
 rains also occurred over the north Pa-
 citc states. the middle Rocky mountain
 and plateau regions and a portion of the
 western Missouri valley
 Cold weather follows the low" in the
 Rocky mountains and upper Missouri val Hey states, but rising temperatures oc- cured today over the west gulf states. Lower temperatures were reported from the east gulf states today. the readings being considerably below the normal for the season
 | It was raining at p. m. Saturday, at many places in the gulf region and gen. ei ally unsettled weather and showers are expected to continue in the southeastern states. including. Alabama, Sunday. It will be warmer over the state Sunday. but the change will be very slight. | Summary of observations made at United States Weather Bureau stations April 20. 1912:
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-21
PAT HOOPER GIVEN { 10 YEARS INVERSION Convicted at AnnistOn in Second Degree Murder
 of Ace King

Anniston, April 2O.-(SpeciaI) )-Pat Hoop CT, charged with the murder of Ace King, was found guilty in the second degree this afternon by jury in the city court and sentenced to serve 10 years in the penitentiary.
 Alvin Hooper, aged F, son of the con victed man, confessed to the killing, but it is generally believed he was forced to this by his father. He is now sick in the hospital here and may never be tried. An appeal in the case is considered un- likely.
 The killing was inspired by the alleged unlawful harboring of the stepdaughter of Hooper, Mrs. Lnder Pruitt. aged IS, by Buck King, whom 1t was intended to kill, Ace King being shot as the result of mistaken identity from ambush as he came out of the house.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-21
CAMP HARDEE
 HOLDS MEETING
Busy Session Held Yesterday at Which Stories of the War Were Told

The regular semi-monthly meeting of Camp Hardee, Confederate Veterans, was held yesterday ct the auditorium sion was busy one and well attended. Papers reminiscent of the war were read by several comrades and much en- joyed by the vets. Plans were an- nounced for the memorial exercises April 2e, the programme to be an- nounced in the next few days. Dr. O. T. Dozier stated that he had purchased 100 Confederate flags for Memorial Day. D. l.. Bridges made an appeal to the veterans. to the sons and daughters. to make an effort to raise money to send veterans who were unable to pay their own way to the reunion at Ma con. The following resolution was adopted:
 Whereas rumor reports that some of the citizens of Macon, Ga, are think Ing of a general suspension of certain laws made for the good of society, that veterans at the reunion in that city in May may more heartily enjoy the oc- easion. therefore be 1t resolved. that Camp Hardee No. 3s, United Confed- crate Veterans. instruct the adjutant to send letter to the mayor of Ma con tand a copy to F. H. Hyman, sec- retary of commitee) to say that the Confederate veterans are for law, and orderly behavior on these reunions, and are opposed to any suspension of laws that the community thinks are for theil good.
 "2. Resolved that the last United Confederate Veteran reunion in Bir- mingham was commented on by vet erans from the whole south as one oi the best ever held, that We had nc accidents, no death of a veteran, no evt- dence of drinking or disorder of any kind. No joy was lacking and no pleas. ure given up. and that our city was then a dry town.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-21
BRAINS ARE CRUSHED
 OUT BY ASTREET GAR
Tragic Death of Lad at New Decatur-Tried to Cross
 the Tracks

Decatur, April O-(Speclal.) )-While at tempting to cross a trolley track on Sixth avenue south, New Decatur the little 5-year-old son of Dan Williams was in- stantly killed by an electric street car this afternoon.
 His brains were crushed out and he was otherwise cut and bruised about the body. The child tried to cross the track within six feet of the car while the car was run ming at d high rate of speed.
 No blame is attached to the motorman. 1t being impossible for him to stop the car
 The child's father is an employe of the Louisville and Nashville railroad shop in New Decatur.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-21
HOUSE ADDRESSED
 IN FOREIGN TONGUE

Washington, April 20.--The House of Representatives today was addressed in the German tongue on organized labor, and it's effect on world peace by Karl Legien, leader of the socialist labor party in the German reischstag. MT. Legien Is one of the 110. represen- tatives from his party In the German parliment The House took a recess for 3 minutes to hear the visitor, who, in addition to his political prominence, Is secretary of the International secre- tariat, an utilization of labor bodies throughout the world. Following Mir. Legien's speech, his secretary, trans lated II into English, and the utter ances were loudly applauded.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-21

''by the terrible disaster to the Titanic Many thousands of our people had per sonal friends on the ship. One of the men was formerly my aid. Major Butt. of my mothers state of Georgia He died as he had lived like an officer and a gentleman, not thinking of himself but of saving the lives of women and chill dren
 Under the English workman's com persation act the widows and orphans of every sailor on that ship will be com pensated for the loss of the breadwin- for which that ship was bound, the court of appeals has declared that the people of the state were powetless to enact such a law. That decision is blot upon American justice and American civiliza- tion and I shall never rest until 1t is oyerwritten and reversed"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-21
DECISIONS MADE
 AFFECTING RICE

Washington. April 20.-In series of decisions today by the interstate com merce commission respecting the trans potration of rice from points of origin in Texas to destinations in many other states, 1t was held that through car load rates to destinations in the southeastern. territory should be 3 cents per 100 pounds less than the lowest combination of local rates rail and watec rates on rice from Houston to Boston, New York anI other eastern cities are not discriminatory as compared with the rates from New Or leans and Galveston: that the uniform rates on rough and clean rice from Texas points to New Orleans do not constitute extra or undue discrimination against rice nillers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-21
THE COST OF LIVING

Washington, April 20.--Another way to reduce the cost of living was dis covered today by Representative Bulk ley, democrat of Ohio. who introduced a bill providing for the coinage of a half cent copper piece. It's usefulness. he declared would be to purchasers who are allured by merchants into buying articles by the tempting quo tations of "121s cents.'
 MT. Bulkley already has introduced bill for 3 cent pieces to meet condi- tions in his home city, Cleveland where the street car fare is 2 cents.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-21
MORE ARRESTS IN E.
 BANK SCANDAL

New Orleans. April 2O.-As a result of sensational disclosures made hy District Attorney St. Clair in his investigation of the footing of the Teutonia Bank and Trust con pany. which suspended Monday, ". F. Dunn, cashier; A. E. Mazurette, and other mirror officials were last night arrested as material witnesses. They were later paroed. President Buhler was rearrcsted and spent his first hours in the parish prison or the charge Of for gerv. His ball will be bulked at s5o.Go0.
 Director J. M. Gomila, in jail on Nari- o,is charges. has resigned from the parish grand jury.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-21
MIR. AND MRS. OSCAR UNDERWOOD COME
 TO BIRMINGHAM
By WALTER HARPER

Washington, April 20- -tSpecial.) )-Con- gressman and Mrs. Oscar Underwood will leave for their home in Birmingham to- morrow, where they go to attend the mar riage of MT. Underwoods son, John Lewis Underwood, to Miss Mary Camp bell April 24. Mir, and Mrs. Underwood expect to return 10 Washington about the end of next week. Senators Bankhead and Johnston have returned from Mont gomery, where they attended the state democratic convention. Both are greatly pleased with the harmonious indorsement of Oscar Underwood for President.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-21
RATES ON CATTLE
 ARE SUSPENDED

,Nasi ington. April 2o.-lncreases in the Transportation rates on cattle from suuth- western Points to Kansas City. Chicago and other great cattle centers. varying from 1 cent to cents per 100 pounds. to- day were suspended by the interstate commerce commission from April g to August 21.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-21
Instant Relief from Eczema

cures for eczema and have been dlsap- pointed, do not make the mistake of refusing to try this soothing wash. All other druggists keep this D.D.D. Prescription-go 10 them If you can't come to Us-but if you come to our store, we will give you the first dol lar bottle on our positive no pay guarantee. that D.D.D. will stop the itch at once.
 Collier Drug Co.,. Birmingham; W. D. Taylor, Druggist, Bessemer; Lewis Drug Co.,, Bessemer.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-21
Weather Forecast

Washington April 2o.-Forecast for Ala bsma and Mississippi: Showers and thun- derstorms Sunday; Monday probably fair. Tennessee: Showers and thunderstorms Sunday; Monday probably fair.
 Georgia: Showers Sunday and probably Monday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-21
Fighting at Escalon

late yesterday afternoon al Escaioa ill Chihuahua, between the federals and rebels, according to reports which reached tie state department from Neuvs ! sredo today A big battle was expectes to take place at any time.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-21

You can stop that awful Itch from eczema and other skin troubles in two seconds
 Seems too good to be true-but it is true, and we vOuch for it.
 Just a few drops of the simple, cooling wash. the D.D.D. Prescrip- tion for eczema, and the itch stops instantly. We give you a trial bottle enough to prove it-for 25 cents.
 Now if you have tried a great many
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-21
To Rcouen Dardanelles

London. April 2o.-A Constantinople dis ! patch says that the government has ordered. the naval authorities to take up mines in the Dardanelles 90 that they may be reopened for navigation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-21
Nd AeronIane eJail Service

Washington. April 20.--An appropriation of S50.0o0 in the postoffice appropriation bill for experimental carrying of mails by seroplanes was defeated in the House to- day.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-21
GIRLS SCHOOL IS
 DESTROYED BY FIRE

Greensboro, April ao.-tspeeial1-Th Greensboro Female academy burned to the ground last night at l o'clock. Three pianos and all the furniture were burned. ried on the building. While the fire was raging the Southern express office was broken into and about s25 stolen. although no packages were taken. Mir C. A. John- son residence and market were also burglarized. Only a few dollars and watch have been missed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-21
Grand Opera House Packed to Doors and Standing
 Room at a Premium
ALABAMA'S CHOICE
 IS WARMLY PRAISED
Heflin Speaks Eloquently of Under woods Record = Vardaman De- flyers Impressive Address.
 Speakers Often Applauded

Atlanta, April Especial. )-The grand opera house was crowded to it's doors to- night and standing room was at a pre- mium on account of the Underwood rally. It was apiarent from the crowd that gath cred that the auditorium could have been comfortably filled. could that building have been secured, but 1t was unavailable on account of the preparations being made for grand opera next week.
 The Underwood rally had to be arranged on rather short notice, notwithstanding which there was no lack of audience, and many could not get into the building at all
 The meeting was presided over by James L. Anderson, president of the Fulton coun- ty Underwood club, who successfully maraged two gubernatorial campaigns for Senatof Hoke Smith. It is quite an inter estng coincidence, that former Governor snith's campaign manager should be a staunch Underwood supporter, while J. R Smith, campaign manager for Cover nor Brown. Is supporting Wilson.
 Congressman Thomas Hefn of Ala bnma, one of the strong speakers in Con- gress. spoke eloquently of MT. Under- woods record, his powers of leadership and what he has accomplished for the democratic party.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-21
SlA BED IN NECK
 fl ALABAMA CITY Darnell Attacks Officer Who Put Brother Off Field
COMSTOCK TRIAL OVER
Judge Heizberg Will Withhold De- cision Until After Trial of Lutes Suspects-Game Called Off.
 Primary Vote Light

Gadsden, April 2s.-(Specia1 )--Because
 he had put his younger brother off the fierce at the Elliott park ball grounds yesterday, Hansel Rainey was last night
 attacked at Alabama City by Will Dar-
 nell and seriously wounded by stabbing | him in the neck. Rainey acted as a spe- cial officer at the ball park yesterday
 and in this capacity put Roy Darnell off
 the park fence, where he had taken a point of vantage to witness the Gadsden- Huntsville game.
 i Last might about o'clock when the
 officer was passing the pool room at
 was attacked by Will Darnell and before | bystauders could interfere received stab | in the neck. just missing the jugular vein. | The blood spurted from the wound and | 1t was thought for the time being that
 tho man was mortally wounded. A phy-
 sician was called, who succeeded in stop | ping the flow of blood and the wounded | man was brought to this city for fur 1 ther treatment. It is believed now that | he has 8 good chance to recover. Dar-
 nell Is hel thunder bond for the assault. Will Withhold Decision | After hearing the testimony in the brib- cry charge against c. D. Comstock, the l Birmingham lawyer accused of trying to | bribe witness in the Lutes murder trial, | to be heard at Ashville on Monday of | next week. Judge l.. L. Herzberg last | night announced that he would withhold | his decision until he could have tram script of the testimony. This will require some time to secure and the decision will not be rendered until after the tripl of the men charged with the killing of Jacob | Lutes and wife.
 | The testimony was very conflicting and the defense made an effort to impeach the witnesses of the state. MT. Com stock was represented by Attorney ].
 A. 1nzer of this city, who Is his asso- ciate in the defense of the men charged
 with the Lutes murder.
 Game Called Off Because of continued heavy rains last
 night and this morning the ball park was
 declared to be unfit for the sport this afternoon and the game between Gads-
 den and Huntsville was not played as scheduled
 Vote in Primary Light The rain today made the vote in the second county primary very light There was not a great deal of interest any way. as there were only three offices for which candidates were not selected at the first primary on April 1. The three offices voted on today were county su- perintendent of education, tax assessor and commissioner of the third district. The ticket being short the vote will prob ably be counted before late hour to-
 night
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-21

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