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The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-28
Taft Has Done His Best

Atlantic City. N. J May 27.-with a |sreech to crowd that filled Young's |pier back to the boardwalk, with an |overflow of the walk itself, President Taft tonight practically. closed his campaign flor New Jerseys gS delegates to the republican national convention. For four hours tomorrow he will campaign on his |way from the coast to the Delaware |river He will not make his last speech |until one hour before the polls open, but his political advisers were of the opinion |that with tonighfs speech here and his busy trip down the coast today the Presi- |dent had done his best to convince the New Jersey voters that he was worthy |of their support tomorrow. Expressions |from these advisers tonight were opti- |nistic and Mir Taft himself apparently |felt that his tour of the state had not been in vain.
 There came near being serious trouble
 as the President crossed the board walk to reach the pier where he spoke Thou Lands crowded around the President and was with difficulty that the police pre- vented a panic. When Mir. Taft reached khe stand in the center of the pier he walked around id a circle so that all of
 his audience might have a chance to hear Tome of his speech. After leaving the bier, the President spoke to a large crowd>
 pf negroes
 Atlantic City was the last stop MT. Taft made on I day that began for him at s b clock and was crowded with speeches.
 Most of the President S audiences were Eienicnstrative and apparently interested i n his remarks. In Atlantic City he re- |seived roaring welcome from the [hrongs of persons on the streets and on . hc board walk as he went to his hotel fConffnued on Page Nioe)
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-28

Montgomery, May 27.-tSpecial)-Judge Thomas G. Jones of the United States dis- trict court. this afternoon rendered a de- cision in the Central of Georgia and the Western of Alabama railway rate cases 'Judge Jones held that the statutory rates, as enacted by the legislature of 1907, were discriminatory and confscatory and there fore in violation of the federal constitu- ton. Permission is granted the two rail- roads to restore the old rates and tho state is enjoined from interfering with the roads in the revision of their passen- ger and freight tariffs.
 The decision of Judge Jones is similar to that rendered in the Louisville and Nashville, North and South Alabama. and the Nashville. Chattanooga and St. Louis railway rate cases. which was announced some weeks ago. It is presumed that the Western of Alabama and the Central of Georgia railroads will follow the lead of
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-28
SDecialAcconnOddtiOnSA Are
 Being Prepared In Hotel

Manager o'Brien of the Eutaw House claims he will have the hotel in good shape by June 10 or 12. He has taken this opportunity to so construct several hoofs of the hcstelry as to be suitable to the needs of the Alabamians. For instance, he intends to make all rooms eommuni- eating on certain floors with bath to every two rooms. He will have large and spacious halls. so the marching club might have plenty of room in which to assemble and march from the hotel, II IL so desires Spacious lounging rooms are also to be arranged on every floor, ana lockers installed all over the building so that the paraphernalia of the Under wood Marching club might be safey stored when not being used by the mem bers.
 Marager O'Brlen says there Is no ques- tlon about the hotel being ready m tune, and he is particularly anxious for the Ala bama delegations to know that when they arrive here they will. never know that the Entaw House has been visited by a fire ''They will find everything ten times better than when they engaged quarters at the hotel" said he, and they Will suffer no inconvenience whatsoever. The work of rebuilding was started today.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-28
TODAY'S AGE-HERALD

1-Rooseyelt wants Hadley for temporary
 chairman.
 Rebel leaders defy both government
 and United States.
 Roland retracts some of charges
 against Archibald.
 North Carolina and Old Dominion safe
 for Underwood
 Special accommodations for delegation. Railroads given permission to restore
 old rates.
 Knox speaks at Pan-American dinner. Eventful day in Darrow trial a-Gadsden feels Striplln's death ..Hiawataa" great success. 3-~einrn 8 finances in splendid shape. Dr. Riordan will be next cardin al. iiar, to rebuild the Russian navy 4-Fditorisl comment. s 5-Launch big fight against new rates. Preparations made to fight tax in-
 creases.
 pegin Jones trial this morning. pr. Montague will resign today. seabosrd orders 500 tons of rails 6--rs'.-- ralrymple and MT, Alvin Ernest
 Belden.
 Socisty. 7-SpCrts. s--Dr Wiley seriously i'll. e--Euterreai club gives concert. Mrs. Ansley ends own life. 13- Markets l4- 4-Commencement at University.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-28
RAILROADS GIVEN PERMISSION
 TO RESTORE OLD RATES

the Louisville and Nashville and restore the old rates.
 The Western of Alabama and the Gen. tral of Georgia rate cases were in every way similar to the Louisville and Nash vile. and grew out of legislative en- actment reducing the passenger rate to 21a cents per mile and the freight rate on the 110 commodities
 These rates were put into effect under protest on the part of the contesting lines and suit was immediately entered in the federal court here.
 Tn the meantime the state Is preparing to take an appeal to the supreme court of the United States and the case will probably go before that tribunal next October. The state Is determined to use every possible means to maintain the statutory rates as enacted by the legis- lature of 1907 and 1t is anticipated that the litigation before the highest tribunal in the land will be of an interesting na- ture.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-28

tor shaft and damaged the roof some what. The intermediate apartments were practically unhurt and the owners of the hcstelry entertain no doubt but what they can make repairs in ample time to entertain the delegation from Alabama. but in order that no inconvenience may possibly be caused the delegation and marching club. I provided other quarters whicl. can be used if the repairs are de- layed. The management of the Eutaw hote. put large force of men work at once and will let us know lteiy tomorrow whether they can fini . . time tion on the old armory. whie 1 q being flute up into rooms and havlr W hs in stalled This will make us =, iarters in. case the Eutaw is not (, : eted in time" 60
 Raleigh, N. C.. May 27.- Q ms from the democratic county cony O . IS of Sat urday now practically con indicate that while Governor w Q Wilson will have more instructed gates than Congressman Underwood Ill Q state con- vention June G. by far the majority of the delegates will come uninstruc;ed.
 Only about 70 of the 100 counties in- structed their delegates for presidential candidates. Speaker Champ Clark and Governor Harmon likewise made show ing of strength. It seems certain an at tempt will be made to prevent any in- structions for any candidate
 Wilson leaders are expected to insist upon instructions.
 North Caroina's delegates to a demo- cratic national convention have been sent with instructions only once in recent com ventions.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-28
MEN SPEND
 PLEASANT DAY IN HOUSTON
ny HUGH ". ROBERTS

Galveston The staff wrote the gossipy news of the delegates, eight columns In all. Due credit was given. however, for all the collisions of the list of edi- torial and business office employees of the two dailies. The fact was mentioned that the Birminghammer had contributed it's share of the work. The newspaper representatives of Birmingham were en- tertained at dinner by MT. Bailey.
 Tonight the ad men boarded their spe- cial for the last leg of the journey. To- morrow morning Dallas will be reached from which point each party VIII pursue It's own way homeward.
 As a matter of incident considerable Underwood gossip was current among the delegates to the state convention. There ls hardly doubt but that had fight for the Alabamian been made in Texas that man of the professortal temperament would never have got away from the post
 New orleans. May 27.--About 400 'ad' men, returning to eastern states from the annual convention at Dallas, will be en- tertained here tomorrow by the New Or leans Ad Mems club and the Progressive union. Brief addresses will be made at a luncheon tomorrow by President George w. Coleman. S. c. Dobbs of Atlanta; Paul Block of New York: Richard Walso and other experts. Robert Nottingham and A. c. Newmeyer will make addresses at an open meeting Tuesday night. The ad men will arrive Tuesday morning, con- tinuing their journey eastward Wednes- day.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-28
Statement to Attorney Gen, eral May Contain Mis-
 takes, He Admits
MINORITY REPORT
 ON THE EXCISE BILL
Hefln and Focht in Heated Controv- ersy Over Labor Conditions in Alabama-Democrat Caucus
 on Dillingham; Bill Tonight
THE DAY IN CONGRESS.

senate met dt nOOn.
 Considered Hitchcock resolution re- garding corporation tax information.
 conferees reported army appropria- tion bill with anti-administration amendments,
 Senator Hitchcock spoke on his reso- 1ntion requesting President to supply Senate with full information relative to corporations as shown by corpora ton tax returns.
 Judiciary committee reported ad- versely Curtis resolution to make num- her of presidential electors equal to number of senators and representa- lives.
 Adjourned at e;45 p. m. until il a. ID. today.
 House met nt II o'clock.
 Resumed consideration of naval ap- prepriation bill.
 Passed naval bill amendment to create dental corps in navy.
 Adjourned at 5:4s D. m until Ii q m. today.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-28
End of New Jersey Fight

Newark, N. J., May 27.-The New Jer- sey state primary election tomorrow will bring practically to close the spectacu- lar campaigns for the presidential noni- nation that have resulted this year from the adoption by several states of Presi- dent preference laws. The South Dakota primary is still in the future. but it is believed the voting in New Jersey tomcr- row will mark the end of the personal appeal for primary votes that President Taft and Theodore Roosevelt have voiced an mary parts of the country
 This state will choose 2S delegates to each national convention, four at large and two each from the F congressional districts. Each district selects its own delegates. but the delegates at large are elected by the vote of the whole state. The primary law also permits voters to express a personal choice for presiden- tial candidate, but this preference vo-e mas no direct bearing upon the divisisn of delegates.
 Delegates to be voted for are Eledged to Taft, Roosevelt or LaFollette on the republican ballots, and on the democartic ballots for Woodrow Wilson or marked .'uninstructed. {" The democratic fight has been only between Governor Wilson and hls opponents inside the state. The re- rublican candidates found no state issues to aid them and have made their cam paigns largely on personal grounds.
 Wilson Claims Delegation
 Governor Wilson's friends tonight de- c ared he would win the full state dele gation with the possible exception of the members from Newark, the stronghold of former United States Senator Smith, whose reelection the governor opposed.
 Colonel Roosevelt closed his campaign tom tonight, but the President will speak tomorrow right up to the hours of open 1ns le, polls.
 The 4resident and Colonel Roosevelt have made more than 50 speeches each since they entered the state last Thurs day. By train and automobile. they have covered New Jersey until hardly one of its two and a half million inhabitants has lacked chance to see the candi- dates. Senator LaFollette has been in tne state for the last five days and has made nearly a dozen speeches. Governor Wilson has spoken the times and has issued one address to the voters expiain- ing why he did not canvass the state 'and attacking his enemies.
 Although the democratic campaign has |been mild Tn comparison with the rush of |the republican workers. the result of the primary Is considered of unusual import lance, since 1t is acknowledged that Gov |ernor: Wilson's chances at Baltimore would receive a severe blow if he failed to |get at least a good majority of the dele |sates from his own state
 The polls open at p. m. tomorrow and |ciose at D. m. l.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-28
Wilbur Wright Mnch Worse

Dayton, O., May T.-Late tonight physicians reported that Wilbur Wright was lying in an uncon- conscious condition and was appar- entIy growing much worse. Ii was stated that his death Is expected at any time. His temperature had risen steadily and his condition was one of almost complete collapse. All members of the immediate fam fly are at his bedside.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-28
Is Better Understanding

Havana, May 21.-The exchange or cablegrams between President Gomez and President Taft has led to a more definite understanding regarding the attitude of the United states toward Cuba. President Gomez's message of protest against American intervention today drew response from the Pres
 
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-28
Dental Corns for Navy

Washington, May 27.-The House to- day voted an amendment in the naval appropriation bill which would create a dental corps in the navy.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-28
EVENTFUL DAY IN
 THE DARROW TRIAL Attorneys Charge Attempt
 to Influence Jury PROSECUTION SCORES Evidence of George N. Lockwood Admissible = Foster Populated
 by State-Lockwood Tells
 Part of His Story

Los Angeles, Cal, May 27.-The name of Clarence Darrow was mentioned by George N. Lockwood, one of the prose- cution's star witnesses. for the first time today, in connection with the trial of the former counsel of the McNamara brothers for alleged jury bribing. Lockwood declared Darrow was walk ing toward Bert H. Franklin when the latter was arrested for bribery. few moment safter Lockwood had received ithe first instalment of the payment for his vote in the trial of James B. Mc- Namara
 The day in court was one of excitement from the time of converting until adjourn ment Clashes between attorneys, the exchange of charges of attempting to in- rluence the jury, an important ruling for the prosecution of the admissiblity of evidence objected to by the defense, and the reappearance of Lockwood on the stand for the resumption of his story or the alleged trapping of Bert Franklin, kept up the interest.
 The events of the day also included a rcpudiation by District Attorney Fred ericks of Detective Robert J. Foster and |
 the National Erectors' association. which employs Foster. as participants in the prosecution of the Darrow case. The re- pudation followed the submission by at torneys for the defense of court affidavits in support of a petition that Detective Foster be cited for contempt of court.
 Foster Gave Out Interview
 A morning newspaper today printed an interview with Foster. giving what pur- ported to be the facts concerning the all legged trapping of Darrow in a hotel room by means of telephone service. Poster was quoted as saying the instrument would bring about Darrow's conviction.
 The defense contended that the inter- view was printed with a view of influenc- ing the jury and the prosecution joined In the request for Fosters citation tomor- TOW.
 The ruling by Judge Hutton on the issue raised by the defense on Saturday will enable the prosecution to introduce all of the evidence in their possession tending to prove the contention that Darrow was guilty of attempting to bribe other jurors.
 Lockwood smiled when relating incl dents which occurred while he was act ing under the instructions of the district attorney fin the decoying of Franklin who, he said, had negotiated with him for his vote as McNamara juror.
 An objection was raised by the defense to nearly every question put to Lockwood by the district attorney, but few were sustained
 Lockwood who is an old soldier. said that at his first visit to FrankIin's of flee, Franklin told him to be careful how his wife spent the money, if the deal went through
 T told him" said Lockwood. that my wife would he the last person I would wanr to know about it.
 Lockwood told of the visits of Franklin ->~->--~--~~>~>>>~>>~~~~-
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-28
SECRETARY KNOX TELLS OF VISIT Speaks to Pan-American
 Society in New York CALERO SPEAKS ALSO Diplomatic Representatives of Six teen Central and South American Republics Attend Banquet.
 Knox Is Applauded
CALERO SPEAKS ALSO

New York. May 27.--The recent visit of Secretary of State Knox to 10 or the Caribbean republicas on mission of fraternal greetings from this coun- try, was pleasantly recognized by the Pan American society at its annual banquet here tonight.
 The society had the secretary as guest of honor and among the guests were the diplomatic representatives of no less than 16 Central and south American countries. They listened at tontivoiy and accorded applause to the secretary's review of his most grat- flying mission" his relteration of the friendly policy of the United States and his suggestion for improvement in the mutual relations between the United States and her sister republics.
 In addition to the secretary the speakers included Ambassador De Cana of Brazil Manuel Calero the Mexican ambassador, and Congressman William Sulzer.
 MT. Knox Speaks
 Mir Knox said in part;
 "Knowing that lack of mutual ac- quaintance always operates as seri- ous handicap to successful and satis- factory relations between the men or this hemisphere who deal with the af- fairs of government, the President, as you are well aware. recently directed me to pay a visit of courtesy to our neighbors of the Caribbean.
 Tt was my privilege to bear with full heart to the peoples of the Caribbean countries the brotherly greeting that be- fits the moral and material relations be- tween us. All the Latin-Americans have this in common with us of the north :, they have, like US, won their independ- ence with the sword. and. like us, they have conseryed the inestimable boon of the institutions of civic freedom for them- selveb and their chidren's children. The same principles of democracy underiie our respective political organizations Like as. they have passed through the fires of domestic conflict, and, like us, they have risen witll renewed strength. as Antaeus from his contact with the eternal mother earth For us all. Independence and lib- erty are like mother earth of the fable we are invincible so long as We hold to that sure basis.
 Motive of Mission
 ''The principal motive of my mission was to make the approaching opening of the Panama canal the text of a message of fraternal greeting to all the peoples with in the immediate sphere of the benefits that great work Is to bring. trough the anrihilation of physical obstt..e, 10 the natural course of the worlds commercial Inter changes, and to assure tsiem of our confident hope that this breaking down or q seemingly perpetual barrier between the peoples should marx the initiative of a new era of closer relations between all
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-28
Will Carry on War Regard less of Action of the
 United States
PLANTATIONS OF
 GERMANS BURNED
Exchange of Cablegrams Between Taft and Gomez Brings Better Understanding of Intentions
 of the United States

santiago, Cuba, May 2T.-Generals Estenoz and Ivonet. leaders in the rev olutionary rising. have declared their intention to carry on the war. whether the United States intervenes or not, until the Morua law has been repealed. This law provides that there shall be no recognition of political parties on racial lines, and Is offensive to the negroes.
 The insurgent leaders have made the further statement in an interview with a correspondent who has just returned from the field that they received of fers of money from the Cuban govern ment in consideration for not taking the field but they refused, rather than have the political aspirations of the negro race unfulfilled.
 Estenoz and Ivonet have under them 1900 men of whom 800 are well armed. They announce their intention of ex- acting war contributions from the planters and railroads, otherwise they will burn their property. They express themselves as pleased to observe that the Cuban government has been slow in attacking them. thus allowing them time for organization.
 Estenoz Outlines Situation
 It Is understood that General Este- noz has addressed an important com munication to President Gomez. out lining the situation as he sees 1t.
 A coffee plantation belonging to Juan Botte, a German subject, near Fl Co., bre, 10 miles west of this city, was de- stroyed today by rebel band. The buildings were burned and the horses and cattle carried off. A protest has been lodged with the German consul.
 It Is also reported that sugar mill at Hatillo. belonging to a German, has been burned by the rebels, but no con hrmation has yet come to hand.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-28
Motive of Mission

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The Washington herald., 1912-08-10
LOCAL MENTION.
EXCURSIONS TODAY.

Steamer Charles Macalester for Mount vernon
leaves Seventh Street Wharf at 10 q. m. and IN
D. m daily except Sunday. For Marshall Han daily
and Sunday 10 q. E.. go and g p. N
Steamer St. Johns leaves Seventh Street Wharf
at . a, IN. for Colonial Beach.
Norfolk and Washington Steamboa. Company,
steamers from foot Of Seventh Street for Old Point
Comfort and Norfolk daily at SIS p. n.
Cars from Fifteenth Street and New York Aveuus
every quarter hour for main entrance Zoo Park and
Chevy Chase.
To Great Fafls-Washfngton and Old Dominica
Railroad cau every few minutes from Thirty-sixtA
and n Streeta
Beach Railway leave s:O. lo:p. and II - q n. |;
80 $50. and ;:i5 .. n.
To Mount vemon-washinston-vir virginia Railway
cars every hour the hour from 10 q. m. to p q.
station. Twelfth Street and Pennsylvania Avenue
The Washington herald., 1912-08-10
MEAL OR BLUBBBR
Is POOR PROSPECT
Arnhult Girl Did Not Relish Land
of Snow, Eskimos and
Their Dogs.

Fourteen-year-old Elizabeth Arnhult,
whose prospective journey to Alaska to
be nursemaid in the family of T. H.
Beaumont, a wealthy miner. was broken
here by the interference of the police,
who were asked at the instance of the
girls sister in Brooklyn TO send her back
there. is with her home folks again, ac-
cordins to the messages received here
from Brooklyn.
Il wanted to come back home because
/ was afraid l would have to eat dog
meat and live in a house made of ice like
the Eskimos do. And / read In my school
books that there is just wilderness of
ice in Alaska. and that the sun seldom
shines. Such a dreary prospect made me
homesick.
When / decided to go with Mr.. Beau
mont, who wanted me to be a companion
to his wife, ! thought they lived in San
Francisco" said the girl. "On the way
to Washington Mr.. Beaumont told me we
would remain in San Francisco only two
weeks, and would go from there to the
Yukon district in Alaska.
As soon as We arrived IN Washington
l wrote to my sister. asking her for money
TO get home. I would rather live in Third
Avenue, Brooklyn. than In an ice-bound
region where there are but few comforts
uon want 10 wear 1ur clothes an inch
thick and live on blubber and things Of
that kind.
Mr.. Beaumont discovered I was I'M
happy. / cried most Of the time after
heard We were going to Alaska He told
me conditions there were not so terrible
as i had read in my school books, and
that the people really have many COM
forts. He said / had got my facts mixed.
and that 1 must have been thinking of
Greenland and the far arctic region. But
didn't want to take any chances"