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The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-24
STRONG IN PENNSYLVANIA Burnett Finds Surprising Sentiment for Him in
 Pittsburg

Washington, February 23.-(Specfal) ) Congressman Burnett of Alabama, who delivered an address at banquet in Pittsburg last night, returned to Wash- ington today. q found a surprisingly strong sentiment for Oscar Underwood for President in the great nnanufactur- irg town of Pennsylyafia,' said MT. Burnett today. T talked with numbers of people in all walks of life and was greatly pleased to find that MT. Under- wood Is very popular with everybody. One republican manufacturer of New England that I met on the train told me that if Underwood Is nominated he will vote for him though he had never voted the democratic ticket in his life. "
 MT. Underwood, who made an address at the annual banquet of the Society of the Cincinnati in Philadelphia last Washington this morning and was busy most of the day catching mp with cor respondence that had accumulated dur ing the past two or three days. He was well pleased with the reception he re- ceived in Philadelphia.
 Among the Alabamians in Washing ton today is Judge w. W. Brandon of Tuscaloosa and D. H. Riddle of Good water. MT. Riddle is on his way to Baltimore for treatment at Johns Hop kins.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-24
F|L|BUSTER OF ONE
 MAN SUCCESSFUL

Washington, February 23.-The most successful one man filibuster the House has witnessed for some time was con ducted today by Representative Rodden- berry of Georgia in an effort to beat some pending private pension bills.
 Mr. Roddenberry succeeding in block ing the united efforts of republican and democratic leaders until 6:3o o'clock. when the first of three omnibus measures was passed and his charges that members had voted on both sides of the question in order to show a quorum threw the House into an uproar and forced its ad- journment.
 Mr Roddenberry had but one or two sympathizers throughout most of this fight, but he resorted to all known meth ods of filibustering to delay action on the bills. The rules committee was final Iy forced to hold an old fashioned hurry up" meeting in Democratic Leader un- derwoods office and bring in a rule to shut off debate and pass the bills.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-24
TODAY'S AGE-HERALD

1-Orozco will desert Madero. To frame tariff programme soon. Repudiates action of Gen. sOspina. Compromise on the money trust probe.
 Woman confessed to murdering ba bies. 2-Jolley charged with killing Tuck. 3-Republicans are ready for fight. w. l. Spivey drops dead in Hunts vile. 4-Editorial comment 5-Evans submits his report on the work of the board of revenue. Garbage contract ready for signing. Yielding Brothers to have new building.
 Fire protection men are coming. Seventh district committee meets. 6-"New York Harry claims innocence To bring foreign capitalists here. Bessemer gets franchise in South eastern league.
 Conecuh county solid for Under wood.
 Lea que moguls at Little Rock. 7--Dolly Dalrymple and Miss Jane Oaker
 Society. "Underwood to the end Is cry of Tennessee club.
 Tuskegee trustees guests in At lanta. g. -sibley succeeds Massey as head of civic body. 11-Ma rkets. and Babb review work foi year just ended
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-24
FILE SUIT AGAINST
 THE WESTERN UNION
Postal Company Charge Excessive Charges for Interchange
 Messages

Washington. February 23.--Accusing the Western Union Telegraph company of unlawful practices and the exaction of unreasonable joint rates. the Postal Telegra ph- Gable company today insti- tuted proceedings before the interstate commerce commission demanding an adjustment of all interchange rates.
 The Postal company, according to the complaint. accepts messages to all des-
 tinations, whether 1t may have offices at these points or not. Tn event it does not 1t sends the messages to its near est office and there turns it over to the Western Union for final delivery. The Western Union, it is charged. ex- acts it's local rate for the message in addition to charge for three ad- ditional words. In many instances this charge is declared to amount to more than the Postal received for the mes sage. controversy between the two telegraph companies has been in pro- gress for several years over this mat ter. .
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-24
SUNDAYS AGE-HERALD

Don't miss "Mr. Dooley'' in tomorrow's Age-Herald. He writes "On Paying Honl- age to Royalty
 Other features in the big Sunday paper will include:
 Harriet Fisher, the Iron Woman F.x- traordinary." real romance of the bus
 mess world.
 George Ade writes "The New Fable of the Night Given Over to Careless Revelry.'
 classic in a page. Christie John stone,' by Charles Reade.
 Frank G. Carpenter has another of his interesting series from the Philippines. This week it is entitled Making Money
 in the Philippines"
 C. F. Markell describes what he saw in Constantinople. It will interest everyone who takes an interest in history.
 Prof. Eric Dooittle, the eminent as- tronomer. presents an illustrated article on "The Heavens in March,
 Clyde w. Ennis writes on the steps be- ing taken by railroads to insure safety of passengers and employees. Lily W. LylSes writes on Some Success ful Business Women of Birmingham Angus A. Acree writes on Ancient Eng fish With Some Modern Applications" The Sunday Age-Herald carries tho highest class articles on its editorial fea- ture page of any newspaper in the south. Tomorrow's contributions will include: Bill Vines "On Taking Turkish bath" Dr. w. F.. Evans on Dickens and the Bible-No. B." Dr. George Eaves. "A Delectable stim- uiant.''
 1 Dr. B. F. Riley on "John T. Morgan" | The comic section in colors for the children will include the following: l "The katzenjammer Kids in Spain" by Dirks; "It's Tough When You Can't Get Your Rights. But the Hooigan Brothers | Still Have Hopes by Opper: Jimmy Fl 6 Does Not Leave Baby Alone." by Swin- merton: True Love on Mount Ararat'' by Swinnerton; "Howson Lott's Aunt I.e- titia Is Peach by Opper; "In the Land of Wonderful Dreams, Flip Is in the Swim as Usual" by Windsor McCay l Place orders for Sundays Age-Herald today.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-24
MAY YPRObE ELECTION 'OF SENATOR DUPONT Senator Reed Says He Will Ask That Such Action
 Be Taken

St. Louis, February 23.-United States Senator James A. Reed, when told In St. Louis today that there were rumors in Washington of an investigation of the election of Senator Dupont of Delaware. declared he wonuld move Monday, upon his return to Washington, that such in- vestigation be made. Senator Reed de- clined to discuss the details of the pro- posed investigation. All he would say was that he would recommend that the Senate inquiry into the election of Sen ator Dupont.
 Washington, February 23.-lntimations of a possible investigation of Senator Dupont's election came out through fight in the judiciary committee a few days ago over the nomination of Judge Swayne.
 Democratic National Committeeman Seulsburg charged bribery In an election and Senator Dupont's name figured in the testimony. The fight ended abruptly when President Taft withdrew Swayne' s name
 Senator Dupont said today:
 ''The Swayne inquiry referred to the election of 1904. two years before I was elected to the Senate. Mir. Saulsbury's s statement was a personal issue and not true"
 Chairman Dillingham; of the Senate com mittee on provisions and elections said today he heard nothing of any proposed investigation of Senator Dupont's cleo ton.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-24
SPLIT DELEGATION
 FROM OKLAHOMA

Oklahoma City. February 3.-okla- homa's democratic state convention, which began yesterday afternoon with all indications pointing to a bitter fac tional fight, ended late today in poit-
 cal love feast the selection of a split delegation to the Baltimore convention and the election of Roger Galbreath of Tulsa, uncommitted as to his preference for presidential nominee, as ma tional com mitteeman.
 The compromise which brought about the harmonious conclusion was reached early today at u conference of leaders of the factions supporting Speaker Champ Clark and Gov. Woodrow Wilson of New Jersey after the delegates, wearied by a stormy all night session. had recessed for few hours 10 recuperate for re- newal of the fight on the floor of the con vention. 1t was agreed that 20 dele gates be elected from the state at large. each with half a vote, 10 instructed for Clark and 10 for Wilson. When the convention reassembled this afternoon the plan was ratified with little debate.
 Galbreath, for national committeeman. was nominated by United States Senator Robert l.. Owen aud was opposed by John Dooln of Oklahoma City, whose cause was espoused by Governor Lee Cruee. Former Governor Haskell sug- gested Tate Brady of Tulsa for the office Galbreath won over Doolin by vote of 407 to 176
 The delegates selected are instructed to divide Oklahomas vote so long as Clark and Wilson are before the con- venton and with the withdrawal of either to center on the candidate remaining.
 While the convention agreed that 10 delegates at large each with half vote. should be chosen by both the Clark and Wilson leaders. the Clark men disregard ed it and elected to name but seven, who will cast five votes. Asked why the full number was not elected the Clark men said there was no explanation, but they inst did not"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-24
WILEY CONDEMNED BY THE GRAIN MEN

St Louis. February 23.--Dr. Harvey w.. Wiley, chief of the United States bureau of chemistry. and the farmer was both condemned and defended at the opening session of the National Grain Dealers as- sociation here today. Some speakers up held pr. Wiley, but others criticised him. Some dealers declared the "sulphuring" of oats and the shipment of bad grain was chargeable to the farmers failure 10 produce better grain. others were equally emphatic in asserting the farmer does his best under the conditions confronting him.
 The meeting of the grain dealers was called to discuss three propositions-the shipment of hot corn, which in the pro- cess of decomposition has become unfit for food the shipment of incorrectly graded grain and the shipment of purified or ''sul- phured' oats.
 Dr. Wiley holds that in any of these cases the shipment may be confiscated by the government.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-24
DAY IN CONGRESS

senate-Not in session and meets Monday, 2sp. m.
 Senator McCumber explained to inter- state commerce committee his proposed federal Incorporating act as sort of constitution for corporations. Chain manufacturers added their pro- test against steel tariff revision bill before Senate committee. House--Met at midday. Resolution passed requiring Secre- tary of War to submit all papers in , the. case of Major General Ainsworth.
 Private pension bills occupied most . of the deliberations.
 Adjourned 6:30 p. m. until noon to- day
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-24
Committees Hearings

The finance committees hearings on the steel bill were enlvened today with an attack by w. U. Follansbee, a Plttsburg tin plate manufacturer, on the House sub stitute committee which framed the bill MT. Follansbee who also represented II other independent tin plate manufactur- CTS. denounced the bill as too drastic. He
 said the ways and means committe was not competent to deal with an industry
 that had millions of dollars invested and employed thousands of men. How do you know that the men on
 that committee were not competent 10
 handle such a subiect?' asked Senator Kern.
 Because I was in close touch with not only Chairman t-ndefwsod, of the way < and means committee, but with Represen- tative Palmer of Pennsylvania. chairman of the sub-commltte that framed the bill. They got considerable information from
 me bearing on the tin plate industry while the measure was being framed do nos mean that they are not perfectly com petent to deal with legislation but they are
 not familiar with the tin plate business Several other witnesses today opposed reductions in the bill.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-24
BURNED TO DEATH
 IN FACTORY FIRE

Leominster, Mass, February @.-f1ora Curtis was burned to death and seven other persons were seriously injured, two perhaps fatally, today when celluloid scraps caught fire in the factory of the Puritan Comb company. Forty other per sons escaped uninjured. Mrs. Joseph Car penter, who jumped from third story window. and Ira F. Holman, aged GO, who was badly burned are expected 70 q e. ~-rtis' body was found in the fac- tory after the fire had been extinguished. The property loss was small
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-24
surrenders in New Orleans

New Orleans February S.--A man who said he was Russell H. Card. formerly in charge of the Walker ice plant, Worcester, Mass, gave himself up to the police here vest erday. saying that he was wanted in worcester for taking saoo belonging to his employers. His excuse was that he had been drinking. Card said he wanted to return to his wife and three children and make reparation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-24
Will Make Concessions

Progressive republican senators have talked over the situation informally and while there has been no general conclu- sion reached the plan of some of those most active is to make some concessions for the democrats if the concessions asked are not too great. The progressive de- mand is for a reduction of the duties, but not such reduction as will carry the tariff below the protective point. Some of the more conservative progressives. how ever. are already discussing the advisabil- ity of waiting reasonable time for the tariff boards report
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-24
Godau Trial in April

Mobile. February os-The trial of Mrs. Mary Godau and her daughter, Theresa Virginia Wasserlaben charged with the murder of the husband of the latter on December 9 last, and then throwing the body into a pond. has been set for
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-24
Samuel Greedy Dead

Los Angeles. February 23.-Samuei Greedy Smith. aged 80. a first cousin of Horace Gree1y, and of United States Sen ator Cyrus sulloway of New Hampshire, died yesterday at the National Soldiers home. where he had lived for many years. He is survived by a brother living at the old homestead in Hanover, N. IT.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-24
Secretary Knox Sails

Key West, Fla, February 2-When the armored cruiser Washington, the of iicia home of Secretary of State Knox for the greater part of the next two months, weighed anchor off Key West late today and turned her prov towards the isthmus there was begun a dlplo- matte mission in many respects unprece- dented
 It would be a bold prophet who pre- sequences of diplomacy initiated by the administration and undertaken by the state department. Apparently there Is no cut and dried programme of accom- plshments, but it is no secret that both President Taft and Secretary Knox feel that the engineering feat that will sep arate North and South America phy sically should and will bind more closely the natural ties of neighboring repub- lies of the western hemisphere. While the itinerary will consist largely of formal courtesies. there probably will be friendly exchanges of political significanec The only discordant note awakened thus far was struck by the Colombian minister at Washington. whose action has snco been repudlated by his government
 First Stop at Colon
 The first stopping place of Secretary Knox will be Colon. from where he will proceed to Panama. There he will de- liver what may be anticipated as the keynote speech of the trip. setting forth what was In the minds of the admin istration officials when the itinerary was planned Meantime Secretary Knox will not discuss his plans.
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-24
Signs Manifesto Attacking MaderO-PrOclaim Ire
 vino President
FL PASO CITIZENS
 ASK INTERVENTION
Coalition Between Orozco and Trevino Would Be Powerful and They Could Cut Mexico in Two.
 Make Example of Fields

Fl paso. February 23.--A manifesto oroclaiming Gen. Geronimo Trevino as President ad interim and decryins Francisco I. Madero as "gringo lover was printed and circulated in El Paso late today
 The proclamation is signed by Gen Pascual orozco, Emilio Vasquez twith- out the Gomez), Andres Garza Galan and several other prominent Mexicans.
 Authorship of the document tonight was admitted by Gonzales c. Enrile, former Mexican consul at Brussels un- der the De La Barra provisional gov ernment. He also declared the new movement is backed by the Cientificos element in Mexico and added that au- thority for issuing the manifesto came from "those higher up.'
 The Manifesto
 The manifesto in part says:
 "Francisco I. Madero has profaned the banner of Mexico with the sour rlous hand of the Yankee and the American capital has backed him up in his revolutionary movements
 It is generally believed here the movement is counter revolutionary one intended to unite all elements in Mexico that are antagonistic to Ma dero's administration and is instigated to provoke American intervention.
 Commenting on the manifesto tonight Enrile says he will make a formal de- inand upon Enrique c. Llorente, Mex ican consul here, for the surrender of Ciudad Juarez tomorrow. If the city is not surrendered peacefully he de- clared it would be taken by Vasquistas troops advancing from the Casas Grandes country.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-24
COMPROMISE ON THE MONEY TRUST PROBE Final Disposal Will Be Made
 Today ALL ARE SATISFIED
Puio's Committee Will Be Directed to Inquire Into Matters Touched by Resolution No. 405, Which Is
 the Henry Resolution

Washington, February 23--Demo- crats of the House have compromised on the money trust" investigation. the question which has agitated the party for so many weeks, and which will come up tomorrow for final determina- ton.
 Opponents of the Bryan plan for an investigation by special committee insist that tha compromise is one of phraseology only, while Representative Henry, chairman of the rules commit tee, who led the fight for an inquiry by special committee instead of by standing committees of the House, claims a victory.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-24
The Manifesto
Will Lead Troops

San Antonio, Tex, February 23.-A special dispatch from Fl Paso says:
 Pascual Orozco will lead Vasquesta forces after March 1. according to news received on a train which returned bern tnday. The body was turned back at chahatito, Chihuahua. Passengers say rebel leaders assert Orozco has again sent in his resignation to Ma dero5 and insists upon its acceptance.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-24
Will Make Firm Stand

Democratic leaders have virtually de- cided to make firm stand for the House measure with perhaps small notifications that would not interfere with party solid arity in Congress and then having gone on record for the straight democratic bill to endeavor to reach some common ground with the progressive republicans. The regular republicans have not had a final conference on the committees procedure but in all probability will rest on the abs senee of report from the tariff board and simply bring in an adverse report of the House measure. They are not unani- nous on that point. however. Some insist that the committee should report re- publican substitute for the measure passed by the democratic House.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-24
Both Sides Satisfied

Representatives of both sides today expressed satisfaction. howeevr, over q redraft of the resolution introduced by Representative Pujo, chairman of the banking and currency committee to which will be referred the main DOT ton of the investigation. It was drawn up by the democratic members of the rules committee.
 The original Pujo resolution pro- vided merely that there be an Inquiry into the financial conditions of the country and as to what financial legis- lation might be necessary. This was by direction of the democratic caucus in which was voted down the resolu- tion of Representative Henry, which charged existence of a money trust and included d long list of allegations of control by the money power.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-24
Colombia Issues a Special Invitation to American
 Secretary of State
TRIP MEANS MUCH
 TO TWO CONTINENTS
Knox Will Stop First at Colon, From Where He Will Go to Panama. Will Be Hard Work for
 the Officers and Crew

Washington, February 23.--colombia to- day virtually repudiated the action of it's minister. General Ospina. by sending through American Minister Dubois at Bogota cordial invitation to Secretary of State Knox to visit Colombian shores on his present trip.
 The invitation was forwarded promptly to Secretary knox. who is aboard the cruiser Washington on his way south With him rests the decision whether he will change his itinerary to Include q call at Cartagena. This. 1t is accepted here, he undoubtedly will do.
 The action of the Colombian foreign office was received here with satisfaction. It closes a disagreeable incident Min ister Ospna, who is declared to have been recalled because Of his letter to the state department, protested against the proposed visit of Secretary Knox because of the feeling in Colombia against the United States said to be attributable to the acquisition by this country of the Panama canal zone.
 Acting Secretary of State Huntingdon Wilson did not disguise his apprecia-= llul LII 1'lpHbld uttlSlpit io NtitDit0 his chief.
 Countries Will Welcome Knox
 "The messages he said tonight that have been received from tho various rcp- resentatives of the countries of the Carib- bean region arc characterized by a unl- from warmth of tone of appreciatiyc well come. All see in the proposed visit an evidence of friendship and the opportun- ity for better acquaintance and the es- tablishment of more intimate relations with the United States. They regard the visit as a significant and friendly dcm- onstratlon and as a distinction and court esy of which they sare proud and by which they express themselves as hon ored.,'
 Although press dispatches from l;o- gotta announced that Minister Osplna had been recalled. because of his letter no official notification of the action. has reached Washington. The state de- partment professes ignorance of the matter and the Colombian legation con- tlnues to profess that no word has been reached there.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-24
ID FRAME TARIFF PROGRAMME SOON Will Hold Conference Early
 in March NO DEFINITE PLAN
House Leaders Will Make Firm Stand for Underwood Measure, But Will Be Disposed to Make Small
 Concessions to Republicans

Washington, February 23.--The tariff Legislation programme in the Senate will be framed at conferences which the dem ocratic progressive republicans and the regular republicans arc planning to hold very soon after the finance committee concludes it's hearing on the House steel revision bill. That will be early in March.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-24
Two Developments

Washington. February 2S.-Two de \velopments in the Mexican situation each taken to be loaded with sig nificance. were recorded here today
 A request for American intervention in Mexico was made upon the war, de- partment when Mayor Kelly and a , delegation of citizens of 1il Paso ur- gently asked Secretary Stimson to send American troops into Juarez to pre- serve order and protect American sub jects.
 In dispatch from government of 1icial on the border, one not in the diplomatic service, it was reported that Gen. Geronimo Trevino in Chihuahua had turned to the aid of the insur- rectos. The dispatch read.