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The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-23
PLANS FOR HEARING THE
 DEMOCRATIC CONTESTS MADE
Campaign of Autographs Almost Ends seriously-clark Man Attempts to Balance On Twenty Foot
 Stepladder-He Failed

of their candidate each headquarters has sought to outdo the other by display of Autographs portraits and banners. one zealous Clark supporter procured a- foot ladder and was about to paste Autograph Of the Missouri candidate far above that of any other candidate. Just as he was adjusting the stickers, down came ladder, Autograph and man, all In a heap among the startled politicians No one was seriously injured.
 Friends of Mayor Gaynor have entered in this Autograph contest. Last night about the time Charles r. Murphy and his Tammany hall followers arrived Cay nor Autographs appeared everywhere about the lobby. gigantic banner, necessarily hiding some of the multitudin- ous pictures of other candidates, was suspended fin the lobby. It read "Gaynor for President. A sure winner
 The snapshot artists arc doing a rush. ing business. This year they are not only seeking the prominent but are photos graphing the ladies. They were particu- larly insistent that Mrs. Norman Mack. wife of the national committee chairman, pose for them. She finally consented pro- vided they would readjust her veil after the picture. They promised and tried to fulfll their part of their agreement, buc newspaper man had to come 10 their assistance.
 An appeal for a winning oandidate' is being made by the Bryan league of Iowa in letter to every delegate. In this appeal it Is argued that democratic success depends upon winning at least 100000 dissatisfied republicans What faction of the republican party can we best hope to win away?" the Iowa demo- erats ask. "Enquestlonaby the radical prosressiees and followers of IaFolletts. Name the democrat whom these men are now ready to vote for and you have found the winning candidate"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-23
The Tariff

We reaffirm our belief in a protective tariff. The republican tarif policy has been of the greatest benefit to the eoun- try, developing our resources, diversifying our interests and protecting our worlmen against competition with cheaper laboi abroad, thus establishing for our wage earners tho American standard of living.
 The protective tariff Is so woven into the frabic of our industrial and agricul- tural life that to substitute for 1t a tar ifr for revenue only would destroy many industries and throw millions of our peo- pie out of employment. The products of the farm and of the mine should re- eeive the same measure of protection as other products of American labor.
 We hold that the import duties should be high enough. while yielding a sufficient revenue to protect adequately American industries and wages. Some of the ex- isting import duties are too high and should be reduced.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-23
RepnbIican AccompIish ment

The approaching completion of the Pan- anna canal. the establishment 0. bureau of mines the institution of postal savings banks, the increased provision made in 1912 for the aged soldiers and sailors Of the republic and for their widows and the vigorous administration of the lam relating 10 pure food and drugs all make the successful progress of republican ad- and arc additional evidence
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-23

Mrs. .. W. Leonard of woodla w2 leaves today for Sylacauga to visit her father and mother. Mir and Mrs. T. A. Dunn, and from there will go to Goodwater, Ala. to visit relatives and friends.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-23

pies and purposes. We are confident that under the leadership of the candidates here 10 be nominated ouy appeal will not be in vain; that the republican party will meet every just appeal of the people, whose servant it Is; that under its admin. istration of it's laws our nation will con- tlnue to advance; that peace and pros perity will abide with the people, and that new glory will be added to the great re- publican party.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-23

We approve the action taken by the President and the Congress to secure with Russia, as with other countries, treaty that will recognize the absolute right Of Americans and that will prevent all dis elimination of whatever kind between American citizens whether native born or alien, and regardless of race. religion OF political allegiance. The right of asylum is a precious possession of the people os the United States, and Is to be neither surrendered nor restricted.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-23

aton Of unnecessary offices are injustice to the taxpayer.
 Civic Duty We call upon tho peaple to quicken their interest in public affairs. to condemn and punish lynching and other violations of the law. To have respect for the law. Indifferent citizenship is an evil from which the law affords no adequate pro- lection and for which legislation can pros vide no remedy.
 Arizona and New Mexico
 We congratulate the people of Arizona and New Mexico upon the admission of those states, thus merging in the union in final and enduring form the last re- mainlng portion of our continental terri tories
 Republican Administration
 We challenge successful criticism the i6 years of republican administration un- der Presidents Mckinley, Roosevelt and Taft. We heartily reaffirm the indorse- ment President Mckinley contains in the platform of 1900 and 1904, and that of Pres ident Roosevelt contained in the platform Of 1904 and 1908
 We invite the intelligent judgment of the American people upon the administration of William II. Taft. The country has prospered and lived peaceful in his ad- ministration.
 That legislation is a record on which any administration mig1t appeal with con- idence to the favorable judgment Of hls- tory. H
 We appeal to the American eleetorlal upon the record of the republican party and upon this declaration ot it's princi-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-23
Parcels Post

prospectors and miners in the acquisition of public lands under existing laws.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-23
Cost of Living

The steadily increasing cost of living has become 6 matter not only of national, but of world wide concern. The fact that IL is not due to the protective tariff sys- tenn Is evidenced by the existence of sims liar conditions in countries which have a tariff policy differing from our own, as well as by the fact that the cost of liv- ing has increased while rates of duty have remained stationary or been re- duced.
 The republican party will supports a prompt scientific inquiry Into the causes which are operative both in the United States and elsewhere to increase the cost of living. When the exact facts are known 1t will take the necessary steps to re- move any abuses that may be found to exist in that the cost of food, clothing and shelter of the people may in no way be unduy or artiticially increased.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-23
Greater Birminghams Busiest Drug Store Morton 'S-

of thea the Square Deal ing with tbep hele from from Norton of the freshest ut such enormous extent that We are compelled rest assured that you are getting
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-23
Readiustment Necessary

Readjustment should be made from time to time to conform to changing condi- tlons and to reduce excessive rates, bat without injury to any American indus try. To accomplish this, correct informa ton is Indispensable. This Information can best be obtained by an expert com mission, as the large volume of useful facts contained ip the recent reports of the tarif board has demonstrated.
 The pronounced feature of modern in dustrial life is it's enormous diversified. ton. To apply tariff rates Justly to these changing conditions requires closer study on more scientific methods than ever be- fore
 The republican party has shown by It's creation of a tariff board its reeogn- ton of this situation. and it's determina- ton to be equal to it. We condemn the democratic party for it's failure either to provide funds for the continuance of this board or to make other provision for securing the Information requisite for in- telligent tariff legislation.
 We protest" against the democrats leg islating on these vitaly important sub jects without careful Investigation.
 We condemn the democratic tariff bills passed by the House of Representatives of the Sixty-second Congress as sectional. as injurious to the public credit and as destructive of business enterprise
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-23
Economy and Efficiency

We commend the earnest effort of the republican administration to secure great CT economy and increased efficiency in the conduct Of government business.
 ExirayagaIlt appropriations and the ere
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-23
Opposed to Monopoly

The republican party is opposed to special privilege and to monopoly. It placed upon the statute book the inter- state commerce act of 1887 and the irsporfaaf ndnents thereto. and tie snti-frust act of 1920 and 1t has con sistentlS and successfully enforced the provisions of these laws.
 it will take no back ward step to per- nsit the establishment ink.aily de-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-23

Mrs. W. c. Adams. who Is still at st. vincent's hospital following an op- eration, continues to improve, but her condition Is yet so serious that none but her immediate family are permitted to see her
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-23
Philippines Policy

The Philippine policy of the republican party has been and Is inspired by the belief that our duty toward the Philip rine people is national obligation which should remain entirely free from partisan
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-23
Federal Trade Commission

In tho enforcement and administration of federal laws governing interstate eom- merce. and enterprises impressed with a public use engaged therein. there is much that may be committed to federal trade commission. thus placing in the hands Of an administrative body many of the func- tions now necessarily exercised by the courts. This will promote promptness in the administration of the law and avoid delays and technicalities Incident ts court procedure.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-23
Alaska

We favor liberal policy toward Alas J,a fo promote the development Of tha great resources of that district with such safeguards as will prevent waste and monopoly. 4t
 We favor the opening of the lands to development through law leasing the lands on such terms as will invite de- velopment and furnish fuel for the navy and the commerce of the Pacific ocean while retaining title in the United States to nreVenf rnonopoly.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-23
PERSONAL

MT Isaac seder of New York Is spending a few days in the city.
 Felix NJ. Drennen left for Florida last night to visit his father. who ' in poor health. He expects to return 0 a few days.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-23
Immigration ,

We pledge the republican party to the enactment of appropriate laws to give relief from the fast growing evil of in- immigration. which Is inimi- cal to progress and the welfare of the people of the United Statesl
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-23
Safety at Sea

We favor enactment of law so seamen will not be compelled to endure inyolnn- tarv servitude and that life and property at sea shall be safeguarded by the ann plc equipment of vessels with life- saw ing appliances and with full compleinents of able-bodled seamcn to operate the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-23
rec of conditions which were intoier-

gree of conditions which were intoler- nbIe.
 Experience makes it plain that the busi- ness of the country may be carried on without fear or without disturbance. and at the same time without resort to prac- tices which are abhorrent to eommop sense of justice. The republican party favors the enactment of legislation sup plementary to the existing antitrust act which will define as criminal offenses which mark attempts to restrain and to monopolize trade to the end that they who honestly intend 10 obey the law may have a guide for their action and that those who aim to violate the law may the more surely be punished. The same certainty should be given to the law pro- hibiting combinations and monopolies that characterize other provisions of eommer- oial law; In order that no part of the field of business opportunity may be restrict ed by monopoly OF combination. that bus mess success honorably achieved may not be converted into crime and that the right of every man to acquire com modities and particularly the neeessaries of life, in an open market uninnnenced by the manipulation of trust or eombina ton may be preserved.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-23
Banking and Currency

The republican party has always stood for sound currency and for safe banking methods. It Is responsible for the re- sumption of specie payments and for the establishment of the gold standard. It is committed to the progressive development of our banking and currency system. our banking arrangements today need further revision to meet the requirements of cur rent conditions.
 We need measures which will prevent the recurrence of money panics and finan- eial disturbances, and which will promote the prosperity of business and the well fare of labor by producing constant em- ployment.
 We need better banking facilities for the movement of crops in the west and south. We need banking arrangements under American auspices for the encour- ageIhent and better conduct of our foreign trade. In attaining these ends the in- dependence of individual banks. whether organized under national or state char ters. must be carefully protected. and our banking and currency system must be safeguarded from any possibility of dom- nation by sectional financial or political interests.
 II is of great importance to the social and economic welfare of this country that the farmers have facilities for borrowing easily and cheaply the money they need to increase the producfixeness of theit land. lt is as important that financial ma ehinery be provided to supply tbe demand of the farmer for credit as it is that the banking and currency system be reformed in the interest of general business Therefore. we recommend and urge an authoritative investigation of agricultural credit societies and corporations in other countries and the passage of federal laws for the establishment and capable supervision of organizations having for their purpose the lending of funds to farmers.
 The Civil Service
 We reaffirn our adherence 10 the prin- cirIa of annoiut rnent tO pubiic offfee ba sad
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-23
Rivers and Harbors

We favor a liberal and systematic poi icv of improvement of rivers and harbors Such improvements should be made upon expert information and after careful comparison of prospective costs and ben efits.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-23
The Navy

we believe in the maintenance Of an adequate navy for the national defense and we condemn the election of the democratic House of Representatives in refusing 10 authorize the construction of additional ships
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-23
Conservation Policy

We rejoice in the success of the dis tinctive reriublican policy Of the conscrY- ton of ouf natural resources for thci' use b:.thc people without waste and with out monopoly. Ne pledge ourselves to a continuancd' of such policy. We favor such fair apd reasonable rules and reg uatons as will not discourage or inter- fere with hctHal boDeade honeseekefs.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-23
The Civil Service

We reaffirm our adherence 10 the prin- cipIe of appointment to public office based on proved fitness and true during good behavior and efficiency. The republican party stands committed to the mainten- anoe, extension and enforcement of the civil service law and it favors the pas sage Of legislation empowering the Presi- dent 10 extend the competitive service so far as practicable. We favor legisla- tion to make possible the equitable re- tirenent of disabled and superannuated members of civil service in order that a higher standard of efficiency may be maintained.
 We favor the amendment of the federal employees liability law so as to extend it's provisions to all government employees. as well as to provide a more liberal scale of composition for injury and death
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-23
Merchant Marine

We believe that one of the country's most urgent needs is revived merchant marine There should be American sh.os and plenty of them to make use of the great American interoeeanic canal now nearing completion.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-23
Campaign Contributions

We favor such additional legislation as may be necessary more effectively to pro- hibit corborations from contributing funds, dirertly or indirectly. to campaigns for tho n6nlination or election of the President tNe vice president. senators and representatives, in Congress. We ap- prove the recent act of Congress requiring the fullest publicity in all campaigns.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-23
Flood Prevention

We favor the continuance of the policy of the government with regard to the reclamation of arid lands and for the announcement of the speedy settlement and improvement of such lands We favor an amendment to the law that will req sonably extend the time within which inc cost of any project may be repaid hv inc land owners under it.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-02-12
SPENT 100 MILLION.
That Sum Represents j. Pierpoint
Morgan's Investment in Art.

New York. Feb. 1.-THE recent an
nouncement that J. Pierpont Morgan
would bring a portion OF his art collec-
ton from London to New York has led
TO the discovery that the financier has In
vested a sum estimated at more than
$100.0 100000 IN art treasurers. These are to
consist not only of paintings, statuary
and jewels and collections Of wide range
and enormous value of ceramics, porce-
lain, bronzes, reliquaries and antiquities
of almost every form and conception. of
every age of barbarisIn and civilization
Mr. Morgans London collections are
estimated at more than s1o.oo0.O0o while
an equal sum it is believed is not an ex-
cessive estimate of the value OF art OBJ
jects he has given away
Many hundreds of minor objects, each,
costing from hundreds to tens Of thou
sands Of dollars are said to compose tho
bulk Of the collect1on's value.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-02-12
BASEBALL IN PHILIPPINES.
Jim Howe Finds Former kansan
Bosting the Game There.

Baseball is replacing cock fighting
in Manila So it seems that something
else besides prosperity is following the
American flag. When Uncle Sam took
charge in the Philippines, the natives
didn't have q game of any kind to en-
tertain themselves Al American SOL
der took along a ball and bat and
a nIitt and the idea took
We arrived in Manila early on the
morning of December %. The Consta-
bulark band of so men and a whole
wharf full of officers and civilians we're
there to meet US. Before we landed
badges with the state names of the
passengers were distributed. The
There are persons from 35 states and
Alaska on the ship. 1t seems that d
good many of the citizens had agreed
to look after little parties or families
or individuals. The Atchison man was
wished on Henry NJ Jones. of the
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-02-12

American Hardware & Plumbing CON-
pany, formerly of Manhattan, Kan.
But Mr.. Jones was yery nice about 1t
He took the writer around in al auto
introduced him to two njeces, the Misses
Jones. formerly of Alma, Kan, who
are visiting him. The Atchison man
also had luncheon at Mr.. Jones' home
He mas lived in Manila Is years and has
built up an elegant business. Before
going to the islands he had been IN
South and Central America the better
part of 20 years. Mr.. Jones is a base
ball booster-he sells sporting goors, toe
and is endeavoring to get the game
started on the other wilder islands
Perhaps if baseball becomes the 60
some of the little bands of rebels will
quit and send in their tomahawks.-
]. P. Howe in his travel letters to the
A 4cnisnn ClCne.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-02-12
TO HELP find SLAYER
DIR. Trimble Makes Examination of
Murder Howell.

Kansas City, Feb. E.-Science Is to play
an important part in the trial Of Charles
Hedges. the tinker who is accused Of the
murder of Mrs. Lucy Dorset. a widow
who had befriended him by lending him
money at Kansas City, Kansas. Mrs.
Dorset was scarcely four feet tall Dr.
W. K. Trimble, pathologist of the Uni
versity of Kansas hospital at Rosedale,
visited the little house where the body
was found February 2.
DR.. Trimble has been aiding the police
by laboratory work in examining blood
spots Today he carefully looked over
the spots on the wall and the objects in
the room where the woman was found
with her skull crushed He expressed no
opinion, saying the visit was made in the
interest Of science and in the hope that
the school he represented might be Of
aid in solving the mystery.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-02-12
MAINE WRECK FLOATS
Awaits Orders From Washington IN
Tow 1t Away.

Havana, Feb. 1.-THE wreck o. ~.
Maine floated free Of the mud vvbe, -
ter was turned into the dam s,irro,fr ,,,,,..
the wreck, The water within the da7, Is
about II feet below the harbor level -
low tide. 'SFol AT
1t IS the intention to admit the v,.+.-
more rapidly, so that the wreck Min ~
raised TO the harbor level. leaving notffr,-
and float out the shin eAh
W ater was forced into the dam thrones,
a system OF pipes fixed at the botfor, -
the ship, the power being STUMBLED -. -
pump that had been recovered fr-cr,, .t
wreck The ship began to raise airnc.'t
lInfnediateiy- No leaks of any in1nor-
lance have been discovered
The ship viii remain secure within the
dam until orders are received fror,
" asnington 20 float her out, which car
be done within fortnight. assn S-H
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-02-12
by running the Democratic convention
in 1901"
MEDAL FOR ROOSEVELT
A French Society Honors Him as a
Naturalist.

Paris. Feb. 12-Theodore Roosevelt has
peen awarded the special grand medal of
the Societe d'Acelimation. NJ Perrier
director OF the museum of natural his
tory IN Paris and president of the So
cleIy, IN announcing the award at the an
nuai meeting, eulogized Colonel Roosc-
Velt and described him as more natural
lst than hunter, eager to learn and skill
ful to depict the habits of the animals he
was stalking"
He referred also to the great work &C
complished by Colonel Roosevelt when he
occupied the presidential chair IN saving
what was left of the magnificent fauna
of the United States
N. Perrier requested Ambassador Ba-
con, who was present, to express to Col
onel Roosevelt the great admiration tha
society had for him
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-02-12

These are the same kind of
Stretchers we have sold for
years; they never fail to give
satisfaction.
Stationary Pin Stretchers,
regularly 95c; special. .75S
Adjustable Pin Stretchers,
regularly 1925 each, special
$1.S9.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-02-12
PLUNGED IN GLOOM.
Bryan Thinks Money Trust Investi-
CATION Means Disaster.

Ell Paso, Tex, Feb. 12.-William J.
RE-an has arrived here on his way to
Tucson, Ariz. Discussing the outlook
for the Democratic party, he said
that prospects had been good for 1912
until the institution of a so-called in
vestigation of the money trust
which IN its present status, ne said, he
believed to be an inspiration of Wall
street and calculated to produce
Democratic disaster if it results in a
Wh1tewash.
1T would put the party in the at
titude of being afraid to attack the
most offensive of all trusts, the money
trust he said.
He declined to state whether he
would attend the investigation, but
party a million and a quarter votes
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-02-12

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