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The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-25
ADJUSTMENTS
The Blackfriars

1 The Blaekfriars, the dramatic club of the University of Alabama, gave a highly creditable performance of George Bernard Shaw's satirical comedy Candida" at
 the Jefferson theatre last night.
 Although the play has been done here before, it must be said in justice to the collegians that they do not suffer by comparison with more experienced play CTS. The three principal roles were pre- scented with exceptionable ability and the entire performance was not exactly the sort one is accustomed to expect from amateur The company presented the play in manner that brought out it's
 best points and held the interest of d most appreciative audience.
 John c. Morrow. of Birmingham, DOT trayed the self centered clergyman very effectively while Lawrence Reynolds as the poet. Eugene Marchbanks, Miss Mary Baker Duncan as Candida, and Herbert
 U Feielman as Candidas father gave a most creditable account of themselves. Mr. Reynolds had a rather difficult role as the rhapsodic and high flown youth who learns little lesson in love at the hands of Candida, but he looked the part and acted it with great deal of sincerity Miss Duncan's portrayal of Candida as the wife who opens the eyes of her husband to his own shortcomings and at the same time neatly disposes of a would be lover, made the most of her opportunities and was very pleasing in the part. Mir. Feiel- man proved himself to be a first rate comedian and his interpretation of a quaint character was distinctly amusing Miss Mabel Burgess as the secretary had minor role. but it was one of the best acted in the play. The curate. Mir. Lexy Mill, was presented by J. & Bibb.
 MT. and Mrs. Frederick D. Losey have
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Taft Gets Iowa

Cedar Rapids, la, April 24.-President Taft was indorsed by Iowa republicans { in their state and congressional con- ventions here today. four delegates al large to the national convention were instructed to vote for him and the fla vorite son. presidential candidacy oi United States Senator Albert B. Cum mins was rejected, President Taft hay ing a majority of fl votes.
 All Iowa districts have now chosen delegates. Counting the four delegates at large, President Taft's strength is 16. Senator Cummins has 10 dele gates.
 Senator Cummins left tonight fol Washington. He attributed to local is- sues his failure to receive the indorse- ment of the convention today.
 Colonel Roosevelts statesmanshfT was indorsed this afternoon in the mi nority report of the resolutions com nittee. His name and that of Presi- dent Taft were loudly applauded.
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SUMMARY IF HE PULITICAL NEWS
 IF HE CAMPAIGN Bitter Fight in the Missouri Convention-President
 Taft Gets Iowa
TAFT WINS EASILY
 IN NEW HAMPSHIRE
Mckinley Issues Statement Charging Roosevelt Is Using Money-Gov- ernor Harmon Is in Texas.
 Bryan Causes Talk

St. Louis, April 24.--on the eve of the state republican convention Mis- souri Roosevelt leaders late today sought court aid in efforts to get the balance of power in the state commit tee.
 The court action resulted from the unseating of Thomas K. Neidringhaus of St. Louis, a Roosevelt leader, and the seating of H. L. Weeks, a Taft ad- herent
 Neidringhaus claimed he had been legally appointed by the Eleventh dis trict congressional committee several days ago to fill the vacancy caused by the death of committeeman and he asked the circuit court for writ of nandamus to compel the state commit tee to recognize him instead of Weeks. The matter will be decided tomorrow.
 Roosevelt leaders won a point when Governor Hadley got equal representa- ton for them on special committee of six named to make recommendations regarding contests to the full state committee. Taft leaders sought to have q committee of four Taft men and three Roosevelt men appointed. The subcommittee began hearing contests tonight.
 The first test of strength came to- day when it was decided to make the meeting an executive session. Roose- velt leaders opposed an executive ses- sion, but the committee, by a vote of IT to IA, voted in favor of 1t.
 Indications point to a bitter fight n pnnuanfio0 xUff1 a possibility that two sets of delegates to the national convention may be chosen.
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Bryan Causes Talk

Washington, April 24.-The visit of VII liam J. Bryan to Washington yesterday and his conference with the various party leaders here particularly in the Senate, was followed today by widespread dis cussion of the possibility that the dis tinguished Nebraskan might again be the democratic candidate for President
 MT. Bryan frankly stated to inter viewers that he was not candidate for the nomination in any sense of the word and that It was difficult for him to con- ceive of any circumstances under which he might be a candidate. He said there were plenty of other progressives in tho party from whom a selection could be made.
 Despite these public utterances, some democratic senators today in discussing their informal talks with Mir. Bryan, were inclined to the belief that under certain conditions Mir. Bryan would not decline the nomination.
 In short. the impression left was that if Colonel Roosevelt should be the re- publican nominee Mir. Bryan would like once more to take the field against him.
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IS RELATIVE OF
 TITANIC CAP TAIN
H. E.. Warner of Birming- ham States He Is First
 Cousin of Late Captain

H Ed Warner of the Johns Under taking company is double first cousin of Capt. E. J. Smith, the grand old man of the sea-" who was in charge of the III fated steamer Titanic. This be- came known yesterday afternoon from his mother, Mrs. Mollie A. Warner of Indianapolis. Mrs. Warner Is here vis- iting her sons. Ed and Leonard. The latter lives in Cleveland.
 The fact was communicated to an Age Herald reporter by MT. Warner, but he stated that he did not know how the relationship existed. Efforts were made to get in touch with Mrs Warner but she was not at the home of her son, being visiting. MT. War ner states that he never knew that the relationship existed until day or two ago when his mother remark ed that such was the case. He stated that lie did not remember how the rela- tionship was connected, however.
 q can remember, though" said Mir. Warner, that a cousin of ours was vis- iting here once and he was captain on one of the Pacific ocean lines. He owned large lands in the southern part of California and had opened negotia tions with the Mexican government 10 be allowed to cruise ships on the gulf of California. He spoke several times of his brother who was a sea captain on the Atlantic ocean, but further than that I know nothing of the connection and have heard nothing until mother mentioned 1t day or two ago. Tho Captain Smith that I met was Capt. Frank Alfonzo Smith, and I have brother in San Francisco who is named in his honor Captain Smith also has a brother in Seattle. Wash, but I don't know his name nor initials"
 MT Warner is we'll known in Bir- mingham, having been In the under taking business here for some time. His father, Samuel L., was once in the undertaking and livery business here. He was born in AIatoon, H., and moved from there to Indianapolis when he was 16 years of age. There he lived until he moved to Birmingham. He has three brothers, one of whom Leon ard, lives in Birmingham. Another is Sergt. Fred M Warner of Company D, Fifteenth regiment, U s. Army, Tien Tsin, China. He is stationed there guarding the Americans. Another, Frank Alfonzo, lives in San Francisco. He also has one sister. Miss Nellie Warner, who lives in Indianapolis.
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COMPANY WILL
 NOT DISSOLVE WITHOUT FIGHT

Washington, April 24.-Hope of dssolv- ing the $1fOOOOOOO International Harves- ter company without fight in the courts practically has been abandoned. A suit against the corporation under the Sher- man antitrust law propably will be Ned at Chicago about the middle of next week.
 There remains one bare probability, however, that an agreement may be reached, but those familiar with the problem do not expect that the govern ment and corporation will bridge the diff ferences as to a plan of disintegration
 After protracted conference today Att torney General Wickersham, Assistant to the Attorney General Fowler and counsel
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Emma Bunting at Riinu

In a lovable little play with a part that fits the wonderful ability of Miss Imnting, that clever little star is play ing to large audiences at the Bijou this week. Pretty Misk Nobody is a play that differs entirely from any of those in which Miss Bunting has been seen here before. There is a matinee today and another Saturday, with performances every night this week. Next week the same company will present "A Womans Way" one of the big successes and said to be a charming part for Miss Bunting.
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Orpheum-VaudeyilIe

Music of the best sort, original com edy some acrobatics and pretty wom an or two are the features of the bill at the Orpheum this week. The Five Musikal Girls, all soloists. are the neadliners; Carter and Waters are sec ond favorites with a suffragette bur lesque; Peggy Monroe pleases as T comedienne; Pete Laurence and com pany offer an original classic in slang. and Frank and Truman Rice are good acrobats- There are performances ev- cry afternoon at 2:so and two every night. at 7:3O and g o'clock.
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Mckinley Issues Statement

Washington, April 4.-In a statement given out here by William Mckinley, the Taft campaign manager, today, he charges Theodore Roosevelt lis making a paid bid for the votes of democrats socialists and prohibitionists to defeat President Taft, who is asking for repub- lican votes for his renomnation.'
 MT. Mckinley refers to an article in a Boston paper saying:
 Remember, you don't have to be en- rolled in any party to vote at any pri- mary as proof of his assertion. MT. Mckinley said Mir. Roosevelt had used these tactics secretly all oyer the United States. S
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-25

1 for the Harvester company. who have several months. declined to comment on the situation. Edgar A. Bancroft and John F. Wilson, representing the corpor- ation, will return to Chicago for further consultation with officers there.
 President Taft was appraised of the sitn- alton at a conference with Messrs. Wick ersham, Fowler and Bancroft. It is un- derstood he agreed to the plans for dis integration so far submitted could not be accepted by the government.
 The crux of the whole difficulty, 1t Is believed, lies in the contention of the Harvester company that the Mccormick and Deering companies, which are sub- sidiaries, should not be separated in any scheme of reorganization, The govern ment wanted the integral parts made dis tinct.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-25
Taft Lead Increased

Concord, N. H., April 24-With a few towns which held primaries yesterday still unreported, and d few others yet to hold their caucuses returns received here give President Taft tonight 497 delegates to the state convention as against 260 for Colonel Roosevelt. About 50 delegates are still to be accounted for.
 The preferential vote as compiled to- night shows a total for Taft of 15,32S and for Roosevelt of Il 1925.
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Taft in New York

New York, April 24-President Taft reached this city at S:10 o'clock tonight from Washington on his way to Massa- chusetts for speech making tour of hat state. The President attended the theatre this evening. afterwards going to the home of his brother, Henry w. Taft, for the night. He will leave at 9:l5 o'clock tomorrow morning for Spring field.
 The President got a cordial reception at the theatre, the audience rising to its
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-25
Roosevelt Defeated

Elizabeth City. N. C., April 24-The republican congressional convention of the First North Carolina district held here this afternoon. defeated resolu- ,ions instructing delegates to vote for Colonel Roosevelt's nomination for President L NJ. Meekins of Elizabeth City and Wheeler Martin of Williams ton, collector of internal revenues for the Eastern district of North Carolina. were elected delegates to the national republican convention. Martin Is un- f;erstood to favor Taft and Meekins roosevelt
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done fine work in organizing and train ing the Blackfriars The performances
 put on by these college players are well worth seeing
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-25
TEXAS PASTOR| |S
 NOT 4 PERJURER Dr. Norris Must Yet Face Trial on Charge of
 Arson

Fort Worth. April 24.-A jury in the district court here today acquitted the Rev. pr. J. Frank Norris, pastor of the First Baptist church, and well known as reformer, of the charge of perjury. The indictment was returned in connec- tion with the investigation of certain anonymous letters pr. Norris received threatening his life. The pastor has yet to face trial on an indictment which charges arson and which was returned by the grand jury after investigation of the burning of the First Baptist church of Fort Worth. It is probable that the arson case will not be called for trial be- fore late in May.
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feet in greeting as he entered private box. The President was accompanied by Secretary Hilles and Major D l.. Rhoads or the army medical corps, and was joined later by Assistant Secretary of State and Mrs. Huntington Wilson. and his brother, Henry w. Taft.
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U. C. V. SPECIAL WILL LEAVE AT s:OO A. M., MAY ( VIA THE
 SOUTHERN RAILWAY.
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To Attend Great Council
Of The Imp. 0. R. N.

The great council of the United
States of the Improved Order of Red
Men will met in the aisle of Palm Ho-
tel, in Charleston, S. c., on Monday
next and remain in session for a
week Delegates from all sections
of the country will attend the meeting,
which will be one of Importance and
great interest.
Mr.. W. II. Bowers. of Martinsburg,
past great sachem of West Virginia,
viii be one of the representatives
from this state to the council, the
third time he has represented the
state at the naional meetings. He is a
candidate for the Office of great chief
of records. which is now held by Viii
son Brooks. of Chicago He will leave
this evening for Charleston.
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LEE IN FREDERICK
FIFTY YEARS AGO
Some Stirring War History
Is Recalled By Frederick
Post---Many Here Will
Recall It
The Frederick Post says:

The Frederick Post says:
half century ago today Frederick
was occupied by Confederate troops in
the maneuyers preliminary to the bat
tie of South Mountain. Lees army
began on September 4, 1862, to cross
the Potomac at the mouth of the Mo
nocacy. The main army crossed at
Point of Rocks on the fifth On the
sixth the army entered Frederick,
camping about the city. One Union
company, a detachment of the Poto.
mac Home Brigade, was in Frederick,
and it withdrew after burning such
stores as it could not remove.
The Confederate troops were
wretchedly shod and clothed and des-
perately in need of comforts. The
wagons were empty. except for extra
dlnIltuiltttOU. II IDS inc udtNtSt Std-
son in Frederick county and the Con
federates got plenty to eat for the
first time in months. But there was
no violence or incivility shown by
them, and all they used was paid for.
AS Lee had said they wished to show
the unonists that they were not, like
them, warning on women and chill
dren.
The coming of the Confederatcs,
whose fighting ability made their name
dreaded wherever heard in the North.
created unwonted excitement in Fred
eriek, and many people left for Bal
timore or Pennsylvania.
When the army entered martial law
was proclaimed. A strong guard of
soldiers patrolled the streets to pre-
serve order The sentiment of the
town was largely Union, and little
enthusiasm was shown. Places of bus
mess were closed and the streets de-
serted. or course, there were many
sympathzers who accorded the South
erners hearty welcome.
In some homes groups OF women
gathered to engage in the making OF
clothing for the soldiers. Recruiting
was practiced with some success, and
in the meantime troops of cavalry
secured the county for provisions,
Picket lines were established along
the pixies
The army left Frederick on the
tenth to take part in the battle OF
South Mountain. General Reno pass
ed through with the Union troops
few days later
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On Auto Trip From
Cleveland To Florida

Mr.. and Mrs. II. d. Bollinger and
son and two bulldogs. passed through
Martinsburg this morning in their 80
Hupmoble, en- route from Cleveland,
Ohio, to Miami, Florida. They will
make their future home at Miami,
where Mr. Bollinger owns grape
fruit grove The trip so far has been
without any serious mishap and
travelling has been good with the ex-
eeption of long stretch of muddy
road the other side of Pittsburgh
They carry With them small camp
ing outfit and both eat and sleep on
the road, making it delightful trip
with this camping feature The car
is driven by the 14-year old son, who
has proven to be very clever chauf-
feur.
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with this affair. whatever"

with this affair. whatever"
1t was odd reasoning, but very FEM
,inine. and in an esoteric way, forcefui.
But you made one mistake. Philip"
she went on. you should not have
let that fisherman, Peter johnson, GO"
At this raised my head and regard
ed her with something like astonish-
ment.
He WAS one of them." she explained
in a tone of conviction.
How can you say that?" l asked,
. little nettled. 1t annoyed me that
she should be 80 positive. knowing no
more OF the man than that which I
had told her.
II feel It," she answered. And that
was all the reason she could give.
! had not expected to find such de-
velopment of intuition regarding world.
ly matters In one 30 young, and SO
fresh from conventual seoklsion. And
then her judgment seemed to keep
pace with her auguries; for when
spoke OF inviting the aid OF detectives
and the newspapers, she begged me
to consider.
Il am afraid for him." she pursued
gravely. Publicity might mean death.
II they discover they are being sought,
they may murder him. Somehow, |
feel he Is still alive; and SO we must
do nothing that will incite them to
further violence"
But" I returned. conscious Of the
force Of her argument, yet failing to
see how this caution could very well
be exercised, I'VE can't find him with
out seeking"
mo, but we can seek him In sc.
cret. The newspapers must not tell
the world"
"The police would Of course tell the
newspapers" l added
I'VE can do some things, without
the police" was her next assertion.
There are some things that can do;
and there are more that you can do"
She was thoughtful for a moment, and
then: II am SO sorry about Peter
Johnson, You should never have lost
sight of him.
I'VE gave him money and God
speed" reminded her.
Continued Monday
Evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1907-1913, 1912-09-07

Messrs f. l.. Politzer and Maurice
Friedman, who have been visiting
Mr.. and Mrs r. D. Cohen, North
Queen street, will lave Sunday for
their home in Baltimore Mr.. Politzer
will return to his fathers stove foun-
dry and Mr. Friedman to Baltimore
City College. Messrs. Robert Harris
and Sol Cohen will also leave for
that city to resume their studies at
the Baltimore Polytechnic Institute
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Called To C|arksburg
By Fatal Accident

Mrs. John =. Hyde, of Winchester
passed through Martinsburg en- route
to Clarksburg. where she was called
by the drowning of her little grand
son, Ira Hart, son of Mr. and Mrs
Charles NJ Hart, of that city. The
boy was ! years of age and besides
his parents is survived by two broth
ers and one sister.
Rev. Dir. John F. Hyde former resi-
dent of Martinsburg, is now in feeble
health and could not make the trip to
Clarksbur6.
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Will Represent Local
Company In Europe

Mr.. o. Berghuis-Krak will sail Sun
day for Liverpool, England, where he
will remain some time in the interest
of Rothwell & Co., Inc. Mr.. Berghus-
Krak will have charge of the Euro
pean end of number of apple deals
for the Rothwell company and expects
to dispose of large quantity of apples
for the local firm.
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ANOTHER GLASS BREAKS.

The glass front at Mr.. Harry Fish
er's jewelry store. 121 North Queen
street. seems to be hoodooed When it
was being put in an iron safe crashed
into the plate glass, necessitating a
new front Last evening the big COX
90 inch glass cracked, However, the
glass was insured with Mr.. Frank J.
Trammell and will soon be replaced
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BAND AT PICNIC.

A number of members of the Jones
Spring band, Mr.. N. f. KEGS, direc-
tor, were in Martinsburg this morn
ing, en- route to Hedgesville, where
this afternoon they furnished music
for the picnic held at Fuss lawn by
the Junior Order United American
Mechanics.
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Continued Monday
Mrs. William 7. Stewart
Is Now In Extremis

Mrs. William T. Stewart. who has
been ill at her home on West King
street for several days. is in such
condition this afternoon that there is
no hope of her recovery. Her physi-
sian. Dr. Sponseller, states that the
end is but a question of hours.
telephone message at O'Clock
this afternoon from her home stated
that she was unconscious at that
time. The end is looked for at any
moment.
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WANT MAIL DELIVERY.

Residents of Rosemont are getting
up a petition to Postmaster General
Hitchcock asking that mail delivery
be extended to that section of the
city. There are about 20 families now
residing in that part of town, with "a
number of new houses now going up.
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BUGLER JESSE BELL.

Mr.. Jess Bell, solo cornetist for
the Martinsburg City Band, was TAX
en- along by Company F as bugler.
Mr.. Bell is an enlisted member of
the regiment by reason of being a
member of the regimental band
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CHARGE OF SPEAKERS BUREAU

Attorney L. NJ. McCluer left for Par
kersburg and will be gone several
months. He will be in charge OF the
speakers bureau of the State Demo
cratic committee
Evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1907-1913, 1912-09-07

Miss May Ahern. of North Queen
street, is home from Cumberland,
where she attended the old home
week.
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JOHN RONZIO A FATHER.

Mr.. John Ronzio, the Italian mer-
chant of East Martin street, is the
happy father of boy. Both mother
and son are doing well.
Evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1907-1913, 1912-09-07

Miss Shaull, formerly of Middleway,
but now a trained nurse of New Iork,
is the guest of Mr.. and Mrs. Harry
Hollis, of Rosemont.
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Mr.. d. w. Weaver, who has been
in Baltimore on business, stopped off
Friday afternoon in Martinsburg, en-
route to his home in Keyser.
Evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1907-1913, 1912-09-07

Misses Pauline and Marie Melintz,
of West Race street, left to visit
friends and relatives in Brunswick
and Washington.
Evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1907-1913, 1912-09-07

Mrs. B. D. Myers, of South Maple
avenue, who is now visiting in Cum
berland, will also visit in Keyser be-
fore returning home.
Evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1907-1913, 1912-09-07

Mr.. and Mrs. E. E. Entler, of North
Queen street, have returned home
from Berkeley Springs.
Evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1907-1913, 1912-09-07

Miss Ted Gerling. of West Burke
street, left to spend several weeks
with friends in Washington and Bal
timore.