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The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-24
HEARD AND SEEN UNDER
 THE GREAT WHITE DOME
BY WALTER HARPER

agricultural implements was a piece or grim humor on the part of the gentleman from Illinois
 MT. Mann: It was.
 MT. Heflin: The republican party in this House has had Is years in which to put agricultural implements on the free list, and during that time the men who toiled to make the stuff with which to feed the world have had to pay enormous taxes to the implement trust-taxes i'm posed by your party (applause on the democratic side): and when my party came in power in this House and gave you gentlemen on that side an opportuni- ty to vote to put agricultural implements on the free list you opposed 1t. Now, when we bring in a tariff measure, re- vlsing the tariff schedule by schedule in our own way. we do not propose to al- low you to embarrass us or endanger the passage of the bill by sticking in amend ments that you yourselves do not believe in and would not vote for if they were adopted in committee of the whole. tAp- plause on the democratic side) I am reminded of what occurred here once with the gentleman from Michigan (Mr Fordney), who had the frahkness to admit that when he offered ali amendment to one of our tariff bills that he did so for the purpose of loading the bill down and then voting against it. Uaughter) MT. Mann: MT. thalrrlaf, | should not have voted for the amendment l offered placing agricultural implements on the free list, but is that any reason why you should not vote for it, you who are-in favor of 1t? Applause on.the republican side) fE
 MT. Hefn: Certainly, for that was not the time for 1t. We Knew that you were not in earnest about it. Daughter on the democratic slde)
 MT. Mann It was offered to the metal schedule and was held in order. That was the time to put agricultural imple- ments on the free list if you meant it. You did not mean it; 1t was pure bun combe. When you passed the bill at the special session of Congress you had no in- tention of it's becoming a law, and when
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of, MT. and Mrs T. R. MeNaron in honor of the 1911 football team of the Seventh District Agricultural college and their was appropriately decorated in red and black, the college colors. A profusion of pennants adorned the walls, which lent a college air to the entertainment.
 The footballs that were obtained in the winning of the Anniston and Marion games, which victories gave Albertville the prep championship of the state. were conspicuously displayed over the punch bower in the dining room with the re- spective scores painted on the sides. The guests were met at the door by Coach Noojin, who was assisted in receiving by Miss Willie McNaron and Misses Iris and Kathleen Hooper. and were then served with punch, little Miss Mary Harris presi1- ing at the bowl. Each guest wAs pre- scented with hand painted programme cards. and various games and contests were indulged in. including love contest, the prize going to Miss Vida Pittman and Stell Cardwell, which was handsome box of candy decorated in the teams coiors. Ods Albritten was the recipient of the sbooby'' prize. At late hour a delicf- ous two course luncheon was served.
 The list of guests included Misses Mamie Burell, Annie Freeman. Vida Pttman, Temple Smith. I.orene Garner. Nell Will Hams, Eloise Roberts, Ethel Walker, Julia Tucker, Buckeye Williams, Lovie Baker. Bonnard Wilson. Charlie C1emons. Stell Cardwell, Odis Albritten. John Thomson. Fritz Lister. Tom Ben Prickett. Doster Griffith, Morgan Kellett, John Goodwin, Shields Hanserd, "Rabbitt' Harris of Jacksonville and Mir and Mrs. T. B. Me- Naron.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-24
RIVERS PRESIDENT
 OF EPWORYH LEAGUE
Methodist Convention Adjourned at Sylacauga Thursday-Other
 Officers Elected

Anniston. February 23.-(Special)-E. l.. Rivers of Anniston was elected president of the Talladega District Epworth league at the convention which came to a close at Sylacauga, Talladega county, Thursday afternoon. and it was decided hereafter to give banners to the leagne chapter showing the greatest excellence in the work of the organization.
 Rev. A. c. Bowen of Birmingham, Prof. l. P. Mason and Miss Bertie Allen, a state officer. addressed the convention, and 1t was stated that the Talladega district leads all others. Miss Mamie Russell of Annston conducted model league serv- ice. The other officers elected are: Miss Mamie Russell, Miss Georgia Hubbard, Hefln: Mrs. F. l.. Rivers, Anniston, and P. c. Wigley, Anniston, all vice pres idents; Joe Roberts, Sylacauga, secretary l.. o. Treadaway. treasurer; Miss Veda
 t--1n Jacksonville, junior superinten- dent; Miss Corrine Polk, Sylacauga. Era ~ ssA.. nev. W. H. Pettus. Childersburg. leaElle reporter.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-24
EXPERIMENTS MADE
 WITH FERTILIZER


 Auburn February 23.-tSpecial.)-- Containing a vast amount of statistics and detailed computation, bulletin has been issued by the working force of the Alabama experiment. station at Auburn. The bulletin records the re- suit of local fertilizer experiments in south Alabama, which were conducted with funds provided by the state legis- lature. The chief object of these fer tilizer experiments or soil tests has been to ascertain the best fertilizers for cotton growing on each of the prin- cipal soils of the southern half of the state Small lots of carefully weighed fertilizers were supplied to each ex- perimenter with detailed instructions as to how to conduct the experiments. The results were not conducive as to the efficacy of any particular fertilizer, or the relative merits of fertilizers, but varied according to the various soils. However, the results may be of benefit to farmers of the several sections con- cerned. .,~~4ss ,-y
 The counties of Autauga. Barbour, Butler. Choctaw. Clarke, Dallas, Greene, Hale. Houston, Marengo, Montgomery, Pike. Russell are included in the exper- fments and the results obtained in each county are outlined in full.
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w. l. SP|VEY DROPS . DEAD IN HUNTSVILLE Tax Collector Seized With Heart Attack Yesterday FELL IN SONS ARMS Had Just Returned From Wife's Bed side Near Gurley When Stricken
 While Seated on Courthouse
 Steps-Gallant Veteran

Huntsville, February 23-(Specal.) )-Wil- liam l. Spivey. tax collector of Madison county died suddenly here a short time before noon today while seated on the steps leading to the basement of the county courthouse. Spivey had just come in on a train from Gurley, having been absent from the city more than week attending the bedside of his wife. who is i'll at the family home near Berkley.
 Spivey was conversing with his son, R. M. Spivey. and John Hewlett, when he pitched forward and would have fallen had they not caught him in their arms, ars was dead when physician arrived.
 Spivey was born in Maysville December 10 1s42. and would have been 70 years old had he lived until next December. He enlisted in Company b of the Thirty seventh Tennessee regiment In 1861 at Ger mantown, Tenn, and served until they surrendered. He is survived by his wife, two sons and two daughters. He was one of the most popular citizens of Madison county.
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you were offered a chance on the floor to put that into the metal schedule where 1t might become effective, you promptly voted it down by unanimous vote on tho democratic side, including the gentleman from Alabama, who had just made a speech in favor il. G.aughter and ap- pause on the republican sde)
 Mr Hefin: I am on record as voting for and speaking for the placing of agri- cultural implements on the free list. The gentleman from Illinois is now frank enough to admit that he would not have voted for his own amendment putting az ricultural implements on the free list. Q1aughter)
 MT. Mann: I did not: I offered it for the purpose of playing a practical joke and testing the sincerity of the gentle. man from Alabama, who had just made one of those so-called highfallutin speeches daughter on the republican side) about what he would do if he had . chance. I gave him the chance and ha fell down. CLaughter)
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-24
Will Indorse Taft

Anniston, February 23-(Special )-Pres- ident William Howard Taft, P. D. Bar ker for state committeeman. and Pope M. Long for state chairman will be in- dorsed by the Calhoun county republican convention. which meets in this city Sat urday afternoon. according to the friends of Postmaster Charles R. Barker who claim that they will be able to control over 70 out of the 52 delegates to the convention. The republicans of Calhoun county also propose to put out a full ticket against the candidates to be nomi- mated by the democratic party in April.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-24
WELCOME PASTOR
 IN FLORENCE SUNDAY

Florence, February 23.-(SpeciaL)-On next Sunday night all the Protestant churches in Florence will join in a union mass meeting to be held in the First Methodist Episcopal church for the pur- pose of welcoming the new Presbyterian pastor to Florence. It is the intention for each church to welcome him through the pastor or some prominent layman.
 On next Sunday afternoon at o'clock Miss Swinnea. a travelling secretary of the Florence Crittenden Homes. will de- liver a lecture in the Woodmen of the World hall on her own experience in rescue work. She has had a large. ex- perience in New York and Brooklyn, as she has been in this work for sev- eral years. Miss Swinnea is a Florence girl and speaks with a readiness and magnetism that holds the attention of any audience.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-24
Shippers Elect Officers

Bay Mlnette. February 2S.-The mem- bers of the Shippers and Growers as- sociation of Loxley held meeting at which time the following officers were elected for the coming year; President, J. c. Griffin; vice president, l.. J. Tay- Tor; secretary, Roy A. Epperson; treas- urer J. Hance; warden. IT. Partridge. and doorekeeper. NJ Jorell. ]. c. Grif- in. c. Braman and II. Epperson were elected trustees, and R. Y. smith bus mess manager The business manager reported a standing offer of 90 cents per bushel for Irish potatoes until May b.
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Convention in Decatur

Huntsville, February 23.-(Speeial)- The republicans of the Eighth congress slonal district have called convention to be held in Decatur on March 26. when a candidate for Congress will be nominated. The republicans believe that the hard campaign of the democrats will enable the republican candidate for Con gross to make a better showing than usual in this district. although they have small hopes of eecting their man un- der any circumstances.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-24
YOUNG LADY DIES
 OF APPENDICITIS
Miss Annie Lou Graham Succumbs at Albertville-BacE. From Ex- tended Texas Trip

Albertville, February 2S.-(Special.) Miss Annie Lou Graham. the 16-year-old daugh- ter of Mr. and Mrs. Lee Graham, died very suddenly this morning from brief illness of appendicitis. and the death of this popular yoang lady has cast a gloom over Albertville. The deceased was a life long member of the Methodist church and was q student at the Agricultural college and her classmates will attend the funeral in a body. The funeral serv- ices will take place Friday morning, con- ducted by the Rev. B. B.fGlasgow
 Dr. and Mrs. ]. R. Thomas returned last night from a several weeks visit to relatives at Corpus Christi and other Texas points. While absent Dr. Thomas took a special course in Tulane univer- sity, New Orleans. Dr. Thomas stated that he heard much praise of oscar Un- derwood while away, and that everybody seemed to be favorably impressed with Alabamas distinguished son, and that his chances for the democratic nomination were growing brighter each day
 On account of the death of Miss Annie tween the two library societies of the agricultural school was postponed from last night. and the dance that was to have been given at the Moultrie hall was post poned until Friday eveNing March 1.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-24
REPUBLICANS ARE. :.
 READY FOR FIGHT
Gadsden Faction Seek Rec
 ognition at Attalla Today
CONVICT GETS AWAY
Attorneys for Clancy Argue Motion for New Trial-New York Bank CTS Offer Iron and Steel
 Securities for Sale

Gadsden, February 23-tSpecial)-- The Gadsden republicans who made an unsuccessful fight in the beat conven- . tions In this city and Attalla yester- day will carry the war into the con- vention at Attalla tomorrow and if recognition is not received assert that they will lay their claims before the state convention to be held in Bir- mingham. It is denied by both in surgents and regulars that the prohi- bition question enters into the scrap.
 The bolters, who are headed by A. E. Goodhne and pr. F. H. Cross of this city, claim that their only pur- pose is to organize a republican party In the state that is not merely an ag- gregation of officeholders and pie hunters and that will attract all men who are inclined to accept the doc trines of the party.
 Culli & Martin, attorneys for Claude Clancy. the man who was convicted last week on a charge of murdering Sam Snider at Alabama City. today argued a motion before Judge J. A. Bilbro for rehearing of the case. It is not likely that this will be grant ed and if not the case will then be carried before the supreme court in the~hope of securing reversal.
 Tom Brown, the escaped convict who made his getaway from the county farm where he had been taken to recover from an alleged illness, is still willing and anxious to violate the prohibition laws. He was convicted for this of fense but had no sooner made his es- cape than he planned to violate the laws again. The Alabama City police last night raided his home and found a barrel of whisky that he had just received preparatory to resuming bus mess. They failed, however, to capture the escaped man and he is still at large. 4.J
 Harvey Fisk & Son. the New York house that has underwritten the se- curities of the merger of the Ala bama Consolidated Coal and Iron com pany and the Southern Iron and Steel company, have offered $250. 900 of these to the banks of this city. It Is thought that at least a part if not all of the allotment will be taken by local peo- pie.
 The children of the public schools of the city were given a novel treat at the Belle theatre today when Manager Hunt presented for their especial ben eft some motion pictures that he had taken of them and their teachers sev- eral days ago. Hunt Is equipped with a machine for taking these pictures and will probably present others along the same line within a few weeks.
 The young men of the city are plan ming an athletic association and will hold a meeting on Tuesday evening of 1 next week. Considerable interest in the organization is being displayed and a good charter membership is anticipated. The meeting will be held at the old armory hall.
 The grand jury will probably not complete it's work this week, although this was the intention when that body was called together by Judge Bilbro. This is not regular session of the jury and it will be recalled in about two weeks for the regular term work.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-24
Hospital Onened

Huntsville. February -tSpecial)- The Virginia Mccormick hospital at Nor nal. donated to the Agricultural and Mechanical College for Negroes by Miss Virginia Mccormick, daughter of the Chi ca go inventor. was christened yesterday when two Huntsville physicians per formed a surgical operation on T negro patient. The hospital cost about $5,000 and will be boon to the negro citizens of this and surrounding counties.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-24
New Phone Line

Anniston, February 23.-(Special 1.-The Anniston district is being rapidly netted with telephone lines to the rural dis tricts, and the. latest established is that !. .ile DeAlmanville neghborhood. on which Dr. w. O. Chtwood. A. C. Allen, T. H. Allen. c. B. Hudson, W. C. Bor- ders, D. c. Wright and w. T. Owen are connected.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-24
Amateurs to Perform

Greenvile, February 23.-tSpeciaL)-A number of local talent plays will be put on by different organizations in the near future. The ladies of theN Episcopal church will present a play on April 10. The GreenvilIe High School Alumni as- sociation will present one at a later date in April, and some members of the high school will give play at an early date.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-24
WarnOck's Funeral

Anniston. February 2S.-tSpecial.) 1.-The funeral of W. C. Warnock, the oxford merchant who dropped dead in his store Thursday afternoon. will be held Satur- day morning at 10 o'clock at his resi- aence, and his body will be buried at the Oxford cemetery. The deceased was q member of the oxford school board and in respect to his memory all of the schools of oxford were closed Friday and will not reopen until Monday
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-24
May Observe Weeden Day

Huntsville, February 23.-(Special)- Several Huntsville women have started movement here for the observance of April 12 in the public school as Howard Weeden Memorial in honor of the late Miss Howard Weeden. the southern poetess. The city board of education has been petitioned to order the observance. Later the county schools and then those of the whole state win be asked to join in the observance.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-24
Wall Residence Burns

Huntsville. February 23.-tSpecial)- The residence of Thomas J. Wall. for mer county commissioner. at Monrovia. was destroyed by fire yesterday entalling a loss of about 5000. The insurance is 3I000 The blaze started while the family was away from home, but most of the household goods were saved by neigh bors
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-24
NOOJIN ENTERTAINS
 ALBERTVILLE TEAM
Delightful Social Function ih Honor of Prep Champions and Their
 Friends

Albertville, February -tSpecial.)--One of the most delightful social functions of the season was the reception given last night by Coach B. L. Noojin at the home
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The grand jury will probably not complete it's work this week, although this was the intention when that body was called together by Judge Bilbro. This Is not a regular session of the jury and it will be recalled in about two weeks for the regular term work.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1912-04-26
ALL IS READY
FOR OBSERVING
MEMORIAL DAY
KIRKE MONROE WILL BE ORATOR
OF THE OCCASION AND ExER-
cIsEs AT LEE SQUARE ARE Elk
PEcTED TO BE THE BEST OF
THE KIND EVER HELD IN PEN
SACOLA.

All is IN readiness for the Memorial
Day exercises, under the auspices Of
the Ladies' Memorial Association, this
afternoon, when Kirke Monroe will be
the orator of the day and will deliver
tie annual grafton. Unless the weather
interferes, the exercises this year will
he the best Of the kind ever held in
this city.
Veterans to Decorate Graves.
After the exercises at Lee square
are concluded, the Confederate Vet
Grams will march to the cemetery,
where they will place wreaths upon
the graves of the Confederate soldiers
buried there. This part of the pro-
gram grows more touching each year,
a. every year the ranks of the faith
fui old veterans grow thinner and
there are fewer of them left to decor
ate the graves and more graves to be
decorated.
The Parade.
The lineup Of parade will be as fol-
lows:
City Omcials and Officiating Min
listers.
Volunteer Veteran Firemen's Asso-
citation.
Boy Scouts.
The Band.
. Military Companies.
Confederate Veterans
Sons of Confederate Veterans.
Mayor Frank Reilly will preside al
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1912-04-26

march, and unless he hurries / will
beat him to the battle line and be
fighting when he gets there. I have
been rewarded far beyond my merits.
AND the rest Of my life, however long
it may be, will be all to short to pay
back this debt. am paying II by
installments.
PAYING ONE NOW.
This Is one I am paying tonight.
Will pay another tomorrow, and then
viii go to Ohio in a few days and |
viii pay about twenty installments
there. And / win go anywhere, any
where ] can help to save the party
from enslavement at the hands OF pre-
datory interests. This grand old party
Of ours has lived in the hours Of de-
feat. 1t has been brave in the pres
ence OF death. Let II not be a coward
now when the light is breaking and
day is near at hand. Let It not sur
render; let IL not compromise. Let Il
fight the peoples fight. and / believe
the people will then entrust II with au-
.thority in this county. / thank you"
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1912-04-26

They are asking what he stands for
ard whether he will put the White
House on the side of the people in
their struggle for justice and equality
before the law.
But my time is UP, a little more
than up. But, my friends, l am in,
terested. I have been the leader Of
the party in three campaigns. J
thought when l was their candidate
that I could poll more votes than any
other Democrat who aspired. Condi-
tons have changed. l believe today
that there are a number nof Democrats
who can poll more votes than I can
and / am not sorry. ! am glad. I
rejoice to be relieved of the RESPONSE
bility. 1 can fight for another as
earnestly as I ever fought for my
self. You have seen me fight when I
was a candidate. Give me a Progress
i've to fight for, one who isn't afraid TO
take his place on the battle line, and
then see how much harder ! can fight
for him than for myself. Give me a
Progressive who orders Forward,
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1912-04-26

but you shall not turn these delegates
over to Mr.. Harmon. You can't do it,
Mr.. Underwood. You can't use It for
trading purposes
> DELEGATES SEWED UP.
"And they sewed them up in a sack
ard put Underwoods name on the out
side, but they are not in the market.
Alabama would rather have no voice
in the selection of a candidate than
have that voice uttered on the wrong
side. And so the favorite son business
stopped in Alabama with Mr.. Under
wood. And Alabama's delegates can't
be switched over to another man. And
l hope in this state, If you find it
necessary to endorse Mr.. Underwood
you will fix it so his delegates will not
be able to betray you and help nomin-
ate another reactionary who lives in
another part of the nation.
Now, my friends, I would have come
here as readily for Clark or any other
Progressive as for Mr.. Wilson, but Mr..
Wilson is the only candidate against
Mr.. Underwood in this state and
therefore you must either vote for
wilson and Wilson delegates or for
Underwood and Underwood delegates.
The$Wilson men ara for Wilson first
and after him for some other Pro-
gressive, but never for a reactionary
under any circumstances, and 1 think
/ have a right to assume that when
these delegates who are for Mr.. I'm
derwootd express a second choice they
will, if they can't get him. try to get
some one as near like him as possible.
ond that would be Mr.. Harmon. Or. If
they can't get him, then the next best
Wall street man they can find down
there.
WALL STREET DOING PICKING.
MY friends, if you want Southern
man, why don't you pick one your
selves and not let Wall street pick him
for you? I want you to have a fair
chance when you have a Southern
man. Take a man like Hoke Smith.
You know where he stands. Take
man like Ollie James. You know what
he stands for. Take a man like Gull
berson. You make no mistake in him.
Why aren't they doomed by the papers
that boom Underwood? Because Wall
street doesn't them. If You want
Southern man. get a southern man
whom the rank and file Of the party
want, and then he can bring to the
south the honor of the presidency.
But don't make the mistake Of letting