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The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-11
THINKS ROOSEVELT l. HASbETTER CHANCE D. H. Riddle Talks of Gossip
 in Washington HAS THE COMMITTEE And Contesting Delegations Can Easi- ly Be Decided in Favor of the
 Strenuous One-Roosevelt
 and the Interests
HAS THE COMMITTEE

That Washington believes that Theodore Roosevelt has better chance than Will liam Taft to land the nomination for the presidency was information brought 10 Birmingham yesterday by D. Henry Rid dle, the well known attorney and poli- tician of Coosa
 'The general view of Washington" said MT. Riddle, lis shared by Senator Bank head, who is managing the campaign of Oscar W. Underwood. It is thought by MT. Bankhead and othec prominent men in touch with the national situation, that Roosevelt has the support of 26 members of the republican national executive com- mittee- majority And 1t is evident that practically every state will send contest ing delegations to the national convention. and as it will be the function of the na- tionai committee to seat the delegations. It IS evident that with a majority of the members of the committee, Rooseyelt,s s chances are not to be despised.
 "As to Roosevelt's chance of election. washington has an idea that everything depends on whether Roosevelt is secretly in the graces of the money interests. That the sage of Sagamore has an understand Ing with the interests is evidenced in the fact that George w. Perkins of the Ma tional Harvester company is either man aging the campaign for the strenuous one. or is acting in the capacity of adViser-in-chief; and the further fact that Roosevelt. when President. favored the Steel corporation when it was preparing to acquire the Tennessee company.
 'lf Roosevelt has an understanding with the money interests. therefore. ana hls utterances against the trusts are intended as the basis of a shrewd political move, he will be difficult man to dereat should he achieve the nomination.
 Should Taft land the nomination. any man nominated by the democrats would Win the presidency. Against Roosevelt however, Underwood and Harmon have the better chances. Wilson stands very little show of ever being President of the United States. Washington assumes no serious aspect when konoring him with discussion"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-11
CITES OBJECTIONS
 ID BOTH PROJECTS Carter Thinks Neither Via duct Nor Subway Practi-
 cable on 20th St.
To the Editor of The Age-Herald:

To the Editor of The Age-Herald:
 In the efforts now in motion to abolish grade crossings the Twentieth street pro- position has come in for extended discus sion. To relieev the congested condition and remove the ever paramount menace at that point, several communications have recently appeared in which were discussed the relative merits of viaduct and a subway.
 Let us consider the viaduct suggestion first. To span all the railroad tracks in- volved this structure, not yet dealing with it's approaches, must extend from the north line of the railroad reservations to the south line of Avenue A, a distance of Ss5 feet. The requisite clearance above the tracks and the reasonable gradient of per cent would fix the beginning point of the north approach within a few feet of First alley, while the approach from the south end would begin at Alley B. TO tne very great direct cost of this structure must be added the inseparable incidental cost of damage to abuttipg property. and this will carry the ultimate total cost to such an appalling figure that not even a most liberal amendment to the consti- tuition in the way of municipal taxing rates would avail for the city's part of that cost. So much for the yiaduct.
 Advocates of subway do not appear to be apprised of the physical facts that must be considered in connection with that undertaking. A six feet storm sewer runs along the center line of Morris ave nue, the top of which is not more than five feet below the surface. Branching out from this is another sewer oS large dimensions running along the east side or Twentieth street as far as Powell ave- nue. The proposed subway would there fore have to be confined to the west side of that street. The discount to the subway could not begin north of MOTHS avenue, and, to preserve the proper over head clearance, it would have to reach the floor level under the first track enter ing the Louisville and Nashville station. This would compel a gradient of some thing like 10 per cent, a restriction thdt makes a subway impracticable Tor the class of traffic that should use 1t. It must further be born in mind that the floor level of the subway would be beow the bottom of the adjacent sewers, and conse- ouently would be flooded at every shower. A stationary pump could of course relieve the situation as to seepage, but 1t would be an unsafe reliance as to storm waters.
 The suggestion was made in recent article that to reduce the cost or excaVa- ton the railroad be required to raise their tracks as much as five or six feet, but this suggestion was in forgetfulness Of tho fact that the Twenty-first street bridge, one block away, prohibits any material elevation of the tracks.
 We must, therefore. reach the conclusion that the solution of the trouble at this particular crossing must come through some other plan than any yet proposed. In the meantime we must rely on careful policing, and as far as it can be done, in directing travel from this point.
 J. R. CARTER.
 Birmingham, March 10. 1912.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-11
BURGLARIES HAVE BEEN FEATURE OF THE
 WEEK IN POLICE CIRCLES
RESIDENCES AND STORES EN- TERED-CLIMAX CAME WITH ATTACK MADE ON MISS MAY SATURDAY NIGHT

The week just passed has been one re- plete with sensational burglaries. While the amount of goods stolen in each case was small. there was plenty of excite ment.
 on Monday the burglary at the Colorado Loan office on Twentieth street was dis covered. Some one went to the store ana broke out corner in a plate glass win dow, but owing to delicate burglar alarm system maintained there the burg lar was frightened away at the time. He came back later in the night, however, and stole five pistols. The pistols have since been recovered by the detectives and the alleged burglars arrested.
 On the same night the residence of Oscar Turner, 1850 Sixteenth avenue, south, was entered and some automobile accessories stolen.
 On Monday night the Hobson grocery store in East Birmingham was entered and quantity of goods stolen.
 Wednesday night was the star night for the artists of thievery, as four cases were reported that night. c. D. Hurley was Aeld up and robbed of SIS in West End.  Police arrested two negro men Friday suspected of being the ones who held up and robbed MT. Hurley. On the same night the office of the Bethea Realty com pany, Third avenue and Twenty-first street, was entered and the safe damaged. Several holes were drilled in the safe put the job was not completed. A show win dow of the Coxe Dry Goods company in Second avenue, near Twentieth street, was broken, but nothing was stolen. A short change artist cleaned up $25 in about three minutes at the Terminal station with a new game.
 On Thursday night two negroes trfed 10 enter the home of Mrs. W. A. Chenoweth, 2S2O Arlington avenue, and she shot twice at them, but they made their escape.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-11
AT THE HOTELS

E. D. Osborn of Townley Is registered at the Metropolitan.
 =. B. Parker of Montgomery is stop ping at the Metropolitan.
 N. S. Barker of New Orleans is reg istered at the Metropolitan.
 T. M. Reid of Decatur Is at the Flor ence.
 c. W. Harrington of Mobile is at the Florence. , J. L. Cummins of Reform is registered at the Florence.
 Bishop E. E. Hoss of Nashville IS among the arrivals at the Morris.
 J. w. Morrison of Lexington is stop ping at the Morris
 w. M. Burke of Chicago is registered at the Morris.
 J. J. Roy of Jasper is at the Birming- ham.
 J. B. Russell of Chicago is stopping at the Birmingham.
 F. E. Perry of Cincinnati is at the Birmingham.
 w. c. Clark of Jasper is at the Hill- man.
 F. R. seeley. of Falkville is at the Hillman, s,..s.. --,.-.sys,,,s, .., -..---.-...
 Robert D. steiner of Montgomery IS registered at the Hillman.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-11
TODAY LIVELY IN
 COUNTY POLITICS Ready to Submit Under
 wood Delegates MAY BE FEW CHANGES County Subcommittee Will Adopt a Resolution Fixing Saturday at ? O'clock p. m, as Time Limit
 for Qualifying

With a meeting this afternoon of the sub-committee of the Jefferson county democratic executive committee at ? o'clock and a meeting of the executive committee of the Oscar w. Underwood county organization at o'clock, pol itics will probably enjoy lively day
 From indications, very little of im- portance will be accomplished by the tee. A resolution will be introduced and adopted, however, providing that the time limit for the qualification of can didates will expire at 2 o'clock Sat- urday afternoon. This will be due 10 the fact that several hours after the qualification of candidates will be re- quired by the chairman, Robert N, Bell to prepare his list for the probate judge.
 The Underwood committee will dis charge the important duty of prepar- ing a grouped ticket of candidates for delegates to the state convention in Montgomery, April 1T. The committee on nominations is ready to report a list of 61 names. It is probable that this list will be approved this after noon, although there remains the pos sibility that some eliminations and substitutions will occur. Chairman w. |P. G. Harding announces that ali friends of Underwood in the county are Invited to participate in the meeting lthis afternoon, 1t not being the inten- tion of the committee to confine the discussion to the members.
 Following the adoption of the ticket, the candidates will be qualified, if pos sible, as a group to be voted for April by making cross mark at the head of the column. The sub committee, how ever, before which the qualification must occur has not made certain it's intention about receiving or rejecting the group when 1t Is presented It is very probable that before submitting the group to the sub committee it will be submitted to Chairman Bell and that his action will be followed by the sub committee.
 It is evident at this time that there will be @ separate ballot prepared for the candidates for delegates to the state convention. Judge Stiles, 1t is under stood, has taken the position that it is not a part of his duty to prepare the list of delegates. Chairman R. Tyler Goodwin of the state committee. hay ing been advised of the intention of Judge Stiles, has authorized Chairman Bell to prepare the ticket in case the judge of probate persists fin his in- tention to refuse to do so.
 It is thought that the group ticket will be submitted to Chairman Bell to- morrow morning.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-11
LARGE ATTENDANCE OF MILITARY MEN
 p Local Officers Want to Re- cruit Their Commands up
 to War Strength

The meeting of the Jefferson County National Guard association held yester- day afternoon in the armory of the city hall was the best attended and most profitable that has been held by the as- sociation for many months.
 Major Gregory, president of the asso- clation, was in the chair The resigna- tidn for business reasons of Lieutenant Hooper as secretary was received with regret and Lieut.. J. T. Evans was elect ed in his stead.
 Among the measures adopted was the appointment of committee to devise plans for new armory, as follows: Maj. Cliff Price, Capt. Carl Seals and Capt. E. J. McCrossin.
 It was unanimously decided to estab- fish an officers school at which the field problems, map reading and Other mili- tary movements will be discussed and ex- plained. They will hold regular weekly meetings at the city hall.
 A lengthy discussion followed regarding the antipathy shown by the several indus trial, commercial and business interests to the National Guard and 1t was stated in some instances there was positive an- tagonism. A committee consisting of Capt F. l.. Anderson, Lieutenant Moon and Lieutenant Evans was appointed to look into this matter
 One of the most important measures adopted was the establishment of a per manent recruiting station for the National Guard of this district. In view of the Mexican situation each company com mander is desirous of recruiting his com mand up to full war strength and 1t will be for this purpose that the recruiting depot will be opened.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-11
FEDERAL GRAND JURY , WILL RESUME TODAY
Understood That Investigations Are Being Made Into Operation
 of Fee System

The federal grand jury will resume it's work this morning at II o'clock after>an adjournment since Friday afternoon. George E. Ward. former mayor of Bir- mingham, is foreman of the jury.
 Perhaps the most interesting feature of the work to be done this week concerns the investigation in connection with the fee system.
 Before the grand jury this morning will appear several witnesses from the neigh borhood of Lewisburg. which place has come into notoriety of late on account of criticism directed at lawlessness there by county grand juries. The witnesses to be examined, it is stated, will be in reference to the operations of the fee system, and as to whether employees of the mining companies in that connection have been unduly deprived of their rights and lib- erty.
 In order to assist in the work 1t is said. the grand jury summoned II. Y. Brooke, state auditor of accounts. who is fa- miliar with the work of the fee system. He has also conferred with N l.. Steele assistant district attorney, and plan of inquiry has been mapped out.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-11
Sol Caheen's Kick

In referring to the matter of Brming- ham streets, Sol Caheen, well known Second avenue merchant, said yesterday:
 "I don't know what pressure is brought to bear at the city hall that retards the paving of Nineteenth street from Sixth to Huntsville avenue, but therein lies my greatest complaint for the streets of this city, aside from the Belgian block pave ments. From Sixth avenue to Huntsville avenue, one of the most widely traveled and prominent strets of this city is a perfec. quagmire and series of mud pud- dies that makes passage there almost an impossbility.
 T am aware that contracts are awarded for the asphalting of some street on the extremities of the city business and resi- dential boundries frequently so cannot imagine how Nineteenth street, one of Ihe important boulevards, has escaped being so treated. It has the honor to oe ihe highway over which Judge Lar.e daily passes to and from his home, and I am certain that for this reason, If no other, it is also eligible for pavement. It is de- cIded reflection on the city that such con ditions exist on one of the principle streets and I hope that the people utilizing that street will not have to be spattered with mud after each little rain for many months longer for lack of proper pave ment"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-11
W|[[DEMONSTRATE
 FIRE PROOF. TEST Erecting Fire Proof Build ing to Be Set on Fire

The North Birmingham Fire Brick and Proofing company is erecting a strictly fireproof office building. meas uring 30x34 feet at the plant in North Birmingham to demonstrate the ad- vantage of this type of building ma terial manufactured there. The struc- ture Is to be constructed without wooden material of any kind, and the window facings, etc, being of metal and the floors of tiling, the building to be ready for occupancy on June 1.
 At the completion of the structure. which is to be divided into four rooms and consist of one story. a fire test will be made and the general public will be invited to attend.
 This is one of the few creations of the kind in the south and is to be used in the fire prevention educational campaign by the North Birmingham firm.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-11
SOCIETY CIRCUS
All Details Now Completed for the
 Big Affair

At a meeting of the committee of arr engagements of the Birmingham Athletic club having in charge the society cir GUS, held yesterday. all the details were completed and everything points to the most successful performance ever given under the auspices of the. club.
 Nightly rehearsals are being held and by the date of the show every act will be fully prepared and ready.
 The committed consists of Harry Miles. Ed Miles. Hill Ferguson. Dr. J. F. Ded- man, Bllf Street and E. l. Anderson.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-11
BOYLES CAR SERVICE
About Two Miles of Double Track
 Work We'll Under Way

In order to provide the residents of Boyles with better street car facilities the line will be double tracked, 1t is stat ed, nearly two miles near the Vanderbilt section. Work has been progressing very satisfactorily, and when completed will have cost considerable sum. The service to Boyles has been from time e time bet tered, but has not. 1t is said. been what was desired by those residing in that ter ritory.
 The improvement by double track will be of great value to the operations and will bring great satisfaction to that rap idly growing section.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-11
STEEL CORPORATION MEN
Visiting Party Has Now Seen Greater ! Portion of Local Operations

The visiting Steel corporation men have new been taken over tbe entire operations by local officials and will perhaps leave for their homes within a day or so.
 They have been Joking over the me- chanical operations in company with other officials and seemed to be very much pleased and impressed with the condition of the plants here.
 They were taken to the central reservoir station by President George c. Crawford and expressed their intense interest in that solution of the water, problem.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-11
Business League Meeting

A meeting of the Business Mems league will be held tonight at the of fees in the Chamber of Commerce building and reports will be received from the various committees which have charge of the arrangements for the aviation meet, the auto races and the auto show, all of which will be held at the fairgrounds April 8-13
 Several committees have been selling tickets for the triple event, and the progress of these conR1nittees will be reported on. It is understood that in the neighborhood of 10000 tickets have Pbeen sold at 50 cents each, which will bring in s5000, just half of the amount required as preliminary figure The Business Mems league has set its mark at $10,00Q, which would be 20,000 tick, cts.
 The secretary will report tonight that recently thoroughly wide awake auto dealers association has been organ ized, and thst it will take charge of all the details of the auto show land will participate in the auto and motor cycle races. Handsome purses have been hung up for the various races and these will create warm competition between the various drivers.
 President Berger of the Berger Avia- ton company, which brings the bird, men to Birmingham, will be present at the meeting tonight If it Is possible for him to wind up affairs in Montgom- cry in time to reach Birming gham There were events in Montgomery Sun- day afternoon. including five men in the air at one time in five different kinds of airships, an extensive racing programme of autos and motorcycles and other features.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-11


 Some one, presumably the same ones, tried to enter the same place Saturday night but were frightened away before officers could reach the scene.
 Mrs Jack Stallings, 1915 South Twenty eighth street, had an exciting few min utes with burglar Thursday afternoon about o'clock. She discovered n negro in her house and when she asked him what he wanted he. made at her, but she screamed and frightened him away.
 The drama of the week came to fitting climax Saturday night when two unknown white men entered the home of Mrs. W. A. May, 2323 Seventh avenue, north, bound and gagged her 19-year-old daughter, Miss Gussie, and then went through the house at will and made their escape. Nothing however, it is thought, was stolen.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-11
CLEAN STREETS ARE BUSINESS MAKERS Chaffee Says Spread of Dirt
 Should Stop LIKE HOUSEKEEPING Says Dirty Town Just as Painful to the Sight as Dirty Home.
 Sol Caheen Offers
 Suggestion

'To be successful trade center it is essential for Birming- ham, in my opinion, to have the business streets clean and at tractive as well as splendidly illuminated, the latter being now one .of the most important fac tors in promoting the trade in Birmingham spirit. Frank P. Chaffee. secretary of the Busi- ness Mems league of this city.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-11
EIGHT B|RDMEN ID FLY|N BIRMINGHAM Montgomery Meet Has Been
 Great Success BERGER COMMENDED Business Mems League Will Hold a Meeting Tonight to Hear Reports
 on Progress of Plans for
 Big Event Here

| Every days report from Montgomery adds to the promise that Birmingham will have sensational aviation "stunts' when the Berge~ company brings its eight skilled and daring birdmen here aviation week, April S-13. 1 No danger seems to deter the avia- tors from taking chances in Montgom- cry as is evidenced by the statement of the Montgomery Advertiser Sunday morning, which says:
 With the wind sweeping across Van diver park Saturday afternoon in a per feet gale Oscar Brindley made good h's promise to show Montgomery peo- pie some of the tricks of aviation. In the face Of a high wind he double crossed in a spiral glide, bringing q shout from 2000 people who watched him. Brindley received great ovation upon his successful return to the ground.
 Calling upon two of his aviators, Manager Berger left 1t to them which should fly. Paul Peck and Oscar Brindley did not like the capers the wind was cutting. yet each was ready to go if it fell to his lot. They drew straws, and Brindley drew the long straw
 The flight proved to be one of ex- ceptional danger and several times it looked as if the aviator had lost con- trol of his machine in the high winds The crowds were given thrill such as is rarely enjoyed"
 Further down in its article the Mont oop,arx1 AdvarfIca, pr;,t, tbo lowing:
 Berger Complimented Manager Berger is being compli- mcnted by scores of Montgomery bus mess men for the success he is meeting with, notwithstanding the bad wealth. CT. These men say that the manager has more than carried out every promise he made, and that his pro- grammes are run out with system that is unusual for promoters. Resolutions of commendation were | passed by the directors of the Busi- ness Mems league Saturday after noon. The meet is being held under the auspices of the league. The fol- lowing is the resolution passed: Resolved by the board of directors of the Business Mems league of Montgomery, that we acknowledge with appreciation the splendid exhibi- tion given during the aviation meet and automobile show at vandiver park the week of March Az, under the direction of MT. John s. Berger; '; <ifsrt- despite the unfaeorable weather. the attractions brought vast throngs of people to Montgomery and the vis- itors and our own psople were im- mensely pleased.
 "It was the first time in the history of Alabama that five aeroplanes were ever sent into the air at one time and at one place and all records in Ala bama for airship attitudes were broken.
 Resolved further, that MT. Berger faithfully executed every promise made to this board of directors and to our committee, and that we cheerfully commend him as a promoter of occas- ions of this kind
 Certified resolution by MT. c. T. Fitzpatrick, introduced and adopted unanimously March g. 1912. BRUCE KENNEDY.