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The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-25
Money Wagered Freely

New York, May 24-Prospects of a thrilling race, with a wide latitude in betting, and promise of the best field that has been entered in a presidential handicap for many years, have finally awakened New York states betting spirit and it was reported today that money Is being freely offered in wagers as to whether Taft or Roosevelt or a so-called dark horse will gain the re- publican nomination..
 Another betting chance is the con test on the democratic side with the wagering opportunities equal between the two parties for the November con- test The odds are fluctuating.
 Apparently neither Roosevelt nor Taft has in Wall streets eyes, how ever. any advantage between them. Several bets were made during, the day at odds of 20 to 1 that Roosevelt would not receive the nomination while the same odds were offered against the chances of President Taft getting the state on election day.
 One broker offered to wager that Taft, if nominated, would not receive election. Another offered to take the short end of a wager at to 8. He also offered 10 wager 10 to 2 that neither Taft nor Roosevelt would be nominated, so game was his betting spirit. A few brokers were taking bets that ttOOSeNelt WOulu De tlle next tIeS- ident. They accepted odds of 5000 to $500 on Taft's defeat Two candidates and two parties are fluctuations among the rank and file.
 In the democratic column the spec ulatlon is quite heated. Odds of s to and ? to 1 have been offered against Champ Clarks nomination as against Harmon at Baltimore and to l against Wilson's nomination against Clark ITrf. Or,'c n1d ur-n 1 takers appearing on the scene to sup port judgment.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-25

chairman of the accounting commit tee. said the nature of these contracts should be- stopped from entering the public expense. He said those who did it condoned a wrong.
 Did the chairman of the appropria- tions committed" shouted Representa- tive Garner of Texas, and a member of
 the accounts committee. lever ask for anything at the hands of the accounts
 committees not provided for by law? ?'' "I think not replied MT. FItzger- aid.
 Well. I can state emphatically that the gentleman has, was the reply.
 Mir. Fitzgerald made no. response.
 Several members denounced the priv ilege of the telegraph contending the House might as we'll deprive its mem
 bers of the telephone and the franklin g privilege.
 The strict inhibitions were stricken
 out finally, 14O to l02. The bill then passed. MT. Giilett of Massachusetts accused the democrats of extravagance. He said the $55.000 carried in the contingent fund was the greatest ever voted. He blamed the many investigations un- der way for the alleged extravaganza. He added the inquiries so far had pro- duced nothing,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-25

Montgomery, May 24.-(Special)- )-Prin- eipals of 20 county high schools of the state were elected by the state high school commission Friday. The principals were all elected for l2 months, at salaries rang ing from sl2OO to s15OO per annum.
 In a majority of the schools assistant teachers were elected by the commission, though large number of places have been left open. These will all be filled at the next meeting of the board
 The state high school commission has the faculties of 21 other county high schools 10 elect as there will be 90 high schools in active operation at the begin ming of next session. The principals and teachers of these schools will be elected at the next meeting of the high school commission. which will probably be held some time next month.
 In addition 10 eecting the principals
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-25

Greenville, May 2i-With the election Of officers and the selection of Camden as the meeting place in 1913 the sixteenth an- nual convention of the Alabama divisions of the Daughters of the Confederacy came to & close today. The state historical medal was presented to Miss Kane Keal- hcper.
 Officers elected were as follows,
 President. Mrs. Chapel Cory. Birming- ham; honorary life president Mrs. yir- ginia Clopton, Huntsville; first vice presi- deut. Mrs. E. w. Christian, Mobile; sec ond vice president, Mrs. B. T. Roberts, Clayton; recording secretary, Mrs. c. s. Tutwiler.i Dothan; corresponding secre- tary. Mrs. w. K McAdory. Birmingham; treasurer. Mrs. R. B. Dckerson, Green vile; historian, Mrs Towndes Lee, Mont gomery; registrar Mrs. F. P. Garrett,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-25
DAVID STAKELY l. GETS APPOINTMENT Montgomery Attorney As sistant Secretary of Judi
 cial Commission

Montgomery. May 24.-(special) )-David F. Stakely, prominent young attorney of Montgomery, was this afternoon ap- pointed assistant secretary of the judicial commission. MT. Stakelys appointment was made at the suggestion of Philip H. Stern of Montgomery, general secretary of the commission. and was confirmed by the central committee, which is charged with the executive duties of the commis- sion
 Mir. Stakely's appointment has been fa- vorably commented upon by various mem- bers of the commission. Although not a member of that body, MT. Stakely has won considerable recognition as rising | young lawyer of the community. and he is expected to cid materially in the work l of the commission.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-25
No Censure for Ismay

Washington. May 24.-sJ. Bruce Ismay, managing director of the International Mercantile Marine company, will not be specifically criticised by the Titanic in- vestigating committee. The committee' 5 representative will ignore statements made outside of the record that have not been corroborated by the evidence. ex- cluding. for instance, the charge that he directed Captain Smith to increase tho Titanics speed, which MT. Ismay denied. Explanation to carry out reforms in ocean traffic whose necessity the disaster has pointed out, will be considered at the regular meeting of the Senate commit tee on commerce next Thursday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-25
WOMEN HAVE LIVELY TIME
 IN POLITICAL MEETING

Mrs. Hartshorn and her faction pre- pared to oust the Rhodus forces by writ ing new bylaws. providing that no per son who belonged to the new party could hold membership in the old organization
 After the new bylaws had been read to- day, Mrs. Rhodus and some of her foi- lowers attempted to explain their stands but Mrs. Hartshorn, by free use Of ,he gavel. defeated their efforts. The uproar then became so loud that persons in the street, several floors below, could hear cries of "you are out of order, "seces- sionists,' that's untrue and Tets all go home" It was at this point that the policeman was summoned.
 Finally the by-laws were adopted and nominations were made for officers of the central committee. but only recognized members of the order were permitted to vote.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-25
NASHVILLE TO PLAY MONDAY
 AT HOME WITH NEW ORLEANS

have arrived at a satisfactory method of putting baseball back in Nashville with out acting against the injunction issued what means will be used to accomplish this end Is not known but both Presi- dent Hirsig and the directors give every assurance that the schedule will begin again here Monday and continue through out the season with the exception of the Sunday games
 President Hirsig left tonight for Little Rock to confer with Judge w M. Kava- naugh on the situation. Before leaving Hirsig stated that Outfielder James would report here tomorrow night and that In- fielder Cutshaw of the Brooklyn club had been bought by Nashville.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-25
% HIGH SCHOOL PRINCIPALS
 ELECTED BY COMMISSION

and teachers of 29 of the county high schools the commission on Friday save hearings to delegations from Lee and La mar counties, who entered protests with the commission regarding the election of certain teachers in these counties. The delegation from Lee county was composed of seven or eight citizens of that county who protested against the election of the principal of their county high school, op- position being entered against the trus- tees appointee
 The Lamar county. delegation was, rep l resented by J. C. Milrier. member of the l legislature from that county. and ex- Sheriff John Hill, who objected to the cleo tion by the local trustees of the assistant principal of their county high school.
 All of the members of the high school commission were present at the meeting Friday, including Governor ONeal. Sup erntendent of Education Henry J. Will lingham and State Auditor c. Brooks Smith,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-25

The concert will be given in the recently | completed high school auditorium May 2S | At an early date gas will be turned into the large new gas tank of the light com pany in Tuxedo.
 | The eight young ladies who will gradu- ate from the Ensley High school next week are Misses Carrie Beckham, Lydia Hood. Ethel Newman Christina Robbins, Alma Snapp, Ethel Childs, Edith McWil- Hams and Mary Peypavin. MT. and Mrs. George Nagel of Hamilton station will leave at an early date for a two weeks visit to relatives in Pennsyl- vania.
 Miss Jessie Thomas is visiting relatives in Wetumpka
 The large flower garden of A. F. Hilleke, containing over 5000 plants at Shadyside, Is being replanted this year.
 The Ladies' Aid and Missionary societies of Corey joined in serving an Ice cream supper in Corey last evening, at which a large number of people attended
 Miss Emily Westbroolx will be at home here for the summer Miss Westbrook has been teaching school at Flat Top.
 Mrs. L. F. Perkins returned today to her home with her daughter, Mrs ] s. Morrow, in Bibb county. after a several weeks visit to her son, J. H. Perknis
 The Rev. A. K. Wright will return home today and have charge of the Sun day services at the Baptist church.
 Invitations are being received locally to the approaching marriage of Miss Lulline Mora Emry to Dr. A. l.. Gaston of this city. The bride-elect is a resident of Bessemer.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-25
House Holding to Programme

Washington, May 24.-The House today is holding to its programme for adjourn ment about June 5, although no under standing has been reached with the Sem ate leaders, who are not optimistic
 Representative Underwood announced that the programme for adjournment June 15 must be carried out so far as the House Is concerned. and said he would insist on sidetracking all legislation there in favor of the appropriation bills and a few meas ures of in1portance.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-25

Chicago, May 24-A policeman was called to restore order at a meeting of the county central committee of the Womans party of Illinois at hotel here today when regular" and "insurgent. members clashed over alleged arbitrary tactics of Mrs Myra Strawn Hartshorn, president of the committee.
 Ladies' you must keep order here or be arrested or put out" shouted the po- liceman as he mounted the chairmans platform, but the women only laughed at him. Finally semblance of order was re stored and the policeman left the room
 Trouble had been brewing since a week ago, when faction headed by Mrs. Char iotte Rhodus, secretary of the central committee, Incorporated under the name of the Woman's Party of Cook County Illir ois.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-25
TAFT PARDONS
 AUSTIN M'KINNEY

Washington, May 24.-Presdent Taft to- day pardoned Austin Mckinney convicted at Greenville, s. C., in 1901 of selling liquor without license. It was unique case in that the defendant was not present at his trial; was wholly unaware of the pro- ceedings and did not even hear of his con viction until Il years afterward, when he surrendered. His first trial resulted in a disagreement. Remarks by the judge gave him the impression that the case was dismissed. He departed and was re- tried in his absence. The judge handed down sealed sentence of three months in jail.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-25

Nashville. May 24-In statement issued here tonight by w c. Hirsig of the Nash bile Baseball club. regarding the local situation, the magnate said:
 You may announce for me that the Nashville club will return home after the present series with Montgomery and will open in the Dell on Monday with New Orleans, as per schedule. Further more, all of our scheduled home games will be played here, except the Sunday games, which will be transferred to Lit tie Rock"
 After meeting several times today the directors of the local club state that they
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-25
NEWS OF ENSLEY

The last of the brick on the new Fields building was laid yesterday and the con- tractors will now rush forward the in- terior work in order that the tenants may move in by July l. This new addi- ton to the downtown section Is one of the handsomest two story buildings Tn the district and will cost about s22,o0o, includ- ing the ground. Bids for the local Masonic temple will 1 be opened here this morning at 9 o'clock and the lucky contractor named. Sev- eral of the local contractors bid on the | job and many out of town men put in a | bid As soon as the contract Is let work will begin on the building, the plans of which have already been adopted by the lodge
 A stereoptican lecture by Prof. N. R. Baker featured the entertainment of the Minor School Improvement association last night Professor Baker made his talk upon the rural and city schools, using slides in illustrating. Aside from the fec ture the students rendered a delightful musical programme
 Indications are that the second annual concert of the Lyric club of the hign school will be a great success. The 100 trained voices in the chorus work are holding regular practice and under skillful direction they are mastering their work As special features Miss Bessie Cunning ham of Birmingham and Boston and MT. Cone of Chicago will render solo work.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-25

Newark, N J., May 24-"Governor Will sons statement so far as it refers to me is absolutely untrue, former United States Senator James Smith, Jr., declared today.
 Tt is only another evidence of the in gratitude with which he returns the as sistance and kindness of friends" he said
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-25
MRS. CHAPEL COREY HEADS
 ALABAMA DIVISION OF U. D. C.

Belle Nina; recorder of crosses Mrs. J. A. Rountree, Birmingham chaplain, Mrs. Alfred Benners, Birmingham.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-25
Wright May Recover

Dayton. o.. May 24.-Wilbur Wright, the aviator, who has been near death with typhoid fever for several days, was in a much improved condition this morning. according to physicians.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-25
ROUGH RECEPTION
 GIVEN THE NAVAL
 BILL IN THE HOUSE
(Continucd From Page Onel

private nature. he said, had cost $60. while the bill of one member for a single month was $250.
 Representative Lloyd Of Missouri.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-25
Smiths Statement

discredited old regime to destroy and sup plant the new regime.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-25
Taft Claims Nomination

Jersey City, N. J., May 24.-"I have l enough delegates to renominate me at tie Chicago conventional That was President Taft's declaration today to score or more of republicans who met him at the luncheon given in his honor by State Senator Frelinghuysen of New Jersey at Somerville.
 The Presidents second campaigning day through New Jersey was one of the hardest he has ever put In. For more than five hours he motored over dusty New Jersey roads, talked to thousands of persons, and kept up his attacks on Col. Theodore Roosevelt
 The crowds that met the President were large and fairly demonstrative. His "commuter" audiences were unusually en- thusiastic, and although he started out in the morning with but little of the fight ing spirit he showed in Ohio, he warmed made his last speech here tonight he was in his old strides and talking about MT Roosevelt in every speech.
 "It is a very unwise and dangerous thing to depart from that, wise. tradition that limits a President to two terms . said the President in a typical speech at Plainfied late today. Tt is especially unwise with q man of MT. Roosevelt's s type. with his capacity for appealing to ths people, his ability to arouse the ele- ments that are disturbing in the com munity, preaching doctrine of diseontent with his powerful personality, with his unsound constitutional views and with his
 mratienee of legal restraint. It would be calamity to put him in the White House again.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-25
Wilson Issues Statement

Trenton. N J., May 24-Woodrow Will son, governor of New Jersey, today is- sued an address to the voters of New
 Jersey in which he explained why he did
 not take the stump to ask for their votes
 at the coming primary, and attacked his
 opponents, who have organized against
 linn and placed on the primary ticket a
 full set of uninstructed delegates to the national convention.
 The New Jersey governor Is the only candidate for the democratic presidential
 nomination openly seeking votes at the state primary. After announcing his can didacy the governor says:
 T was unwilling to canvass the state for your vote l have spoken fre- uuently in the past few months in the other states. because friends thought ought to make myself personally
 known there. But that should not be
 urged as a reason in New Jersey. You know me. For IS months I
 have sought to serve you as governor of the state with a full sense of the responsibilities you have imposed upon him, and my record all the states
 know. Nothing that l could say upon the public platform could alter it. either for betterment or for worse--it
 would be unbecoming in me to com
 mend it to you, or seek to give 1t color
 by my own exposition of 1t.
 What is happening within the re-
 publican party is obvious to the whole
 country. A very unedifying spectacle is presented. But what is happening in New Jersey within the democratic party is not so patent
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-25
Pays Respects to Smith

Tt Is being done quietly and very secretively," he said, because it is be- ing done by former United States Sena- tor J. Smith. who knows no other way of acting in politics. and he has no suggestion to make to the voters of the state which he can quite venture to make in public.
 He does not avow himself as in favor of any particular candidate for the dem ocratic nomination. said Governor Will
 son, he is only opposed to me. and the
 men he has induced to offer themselves
 as candidates to represent New Jersey in
 the national democratic convention wish to be sent without instructions. Ut is interesting to note how large proportion of them are men who were candidates for office and whom I did not appoint. What concerns us and makes the
 matter very much larger and more seri-
 ous than the mere incidental question of
 whether l am to be nominated. is the fact that this is Mir. Smiths attempt to re- establish his control over the democratic party and put himself once more in a post ton to make the democratic machine an adjunct and partner of the old republican machine in serving the special interests
 in New Jersey.
 It is the last desperate attempt of the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-25
Kentucky Conventions Today

Louisville. May 24.--County conven tions will be held tomorrow in all but five counties in Kentucky to select dele gates to the state democratic conven tion, which will meet here May 2s to name Kentucky's delegation of 26 to the national democratic convention. The five largest counties will hold precinct conventions tomorrow and the county convention probably Monday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-25
LaFollette Speaks

Newark, N. J., May Eff you want to look at a winner, take a look at me, D said Senator Robert M. LaFollette of Wisconsin, to big audience in the new auditorium here tonight. The senator was nearing the close of hard days cam paignng around central New Jersey In his Newark address Senator LaFollette followed largely the line of speeches he had made at other. places during the day. He rehearsed the history of his cam paign and alluded to what he declared had been the effort to have him run in the real interest of another republican candidate, declaring that he was no
 stalking horse'' for anybody and never would be. Neither President Taft nor Colonel Roosevelt could win at Chicago, he said, and he pointed to himself as the logical and winning candidate for the nomination..
 Senator IaFollette will continue his campaign tomorrow. speaking again In this city and at places In the surround ing territory which he has not visited in his tour sF
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-25
Dangerous Tendencies

He has that power of centering upon himself the thought that he is equal to anything. It developed Saturday night m Cleveland when he said, I am the re- publican party organization
 My friends. 1 do not cite that by way of ridicule. I only cite 1t to show the character of the man and to what he has developed in recent years, and l say that were he allowed to hold a third term in violation of that wise tradition, intoxicat- ed as he would be with the sense of power coming from the comforting upon him of an office and an honor that has been de- nied to all the most illustrious Presidents of the country, 1t would not be safe to have him there and under these condi- tions. Those who love the republic must see to it that no such risk adheres to it.
 Tomorrow Mir Taft will motor for more than F hours through New Jersey.
The Washington times., 1912-02-22
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The Washington times., 1912-02-22
TO
HOLD CONFERENCE
ON BRIDGE ISSUE
Closing of Calvert Street
Structure to Be Subject
Of Discussion.

A conference will be held by the Com
missioners tomorrow TO consider the ad-
visibility of closing the Calvert street
bridge to vehlcular traffic. This action
will be taken, Engineer Commissioners
Judson said today, If 1t is decided the
structure is unsafe.
Work on the repair of the bridge was
suspended yesterday, following the
granting of a temporary injunction by
Chief Justice Clabaugh on petition of
the Capital Traction Company. The
railway company asks for a permanent
injunction upon the ground that the
narrowing of the bridge to a width of
thirty-eight feet is in violation of the
act of Congress authorizing the erec-
ton at the expense of the company, of
a bridge mot less than fifty feet wide"
The company contends also that the
narrowing OF the bridge will make
travel unsafe by forcing the vehicular
traffic on the space occupied by the
car tracks.
Corporation Counsel Thomas is pre-
rsring to oppLse the injunction suit
when It is heard by Chief Justice Cla-
baugh Friday. March !. No action will
be taken by the Commissioners until a
decision as to their right to continue tC
make repairs is rendered by the court
The estimated cost of the repairs is
81, 100 one-half of which, under the law
is chargeable to the railway company.