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The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-27
Address Last Night One of Eloquence, Reviewing the
 Alabamian's Record
HAS PROVEN EQUAL TO EVERY EMERGENCY
Declares Underwood Has Never Yet Surrendered Principle at Dicta- tion of Cowardly Expediency.
 Exposed Republicans

Montgomery, April 26.-(special.)-"The recent convention which assembled in Alabama made political history. For the first time since the close of the civil war a southern state presented to the country a candidate for the presidency of the United States"
 These words were taken from the speech of Gov. Emmet O'Neal, who spoke tonight before the Underwood club of Rome. Ga The governors address was delivered at the request of c. R. Hutch -ns chairman of the Underwood club of Georgia, who has asked the executive of Alabama to speak at Rome. Macon and Atlanta in the interest of Alabama's can didate for the presidency.
 The governors address was one of stir ring eloquence, and was a clear and concise representation of Underwood's work in CongrAss, his fidelity and loyalty to the best interests of the democratic party and his unreienting opposition to special privilege and monopoly.
 Every Pled@ Redeemed
 Governor O'Neal declared that he advo- cated Underwood because of his pro- found knowledge of parliamentary law, and his comprehensive grasp of every pub lie question; because, with matchless skill he stood undaunted at his post of duty, marshaled his party against all the hosts of privilege, redeemed every pledge and kept tho democratic faith'
 "T advocate him." said Governor O'Neal, 'because though subjected to the strong searchlight of publicity, not single blot on hls esoutcheon has been revealed; be- cause he has proven equal to every emer- gency, has exposed the false pretenses of tho republican party and through his superb leadership has made democratic success not only possible but almost cer- tain"
 Never Surrendered Principle
 The governor declared that MT. Under wood has never yet surrendered principle at the dictation of cowardy expediency, and that Underwood is not willing to em- bark tho country upon new, untried or revolutionary legislative experiments.
 In his speech the governor stated that neither Underwood nor any other demo- cratic candidate, advocates the recall of judges or judicial decisions, or the un- tried system of the initiative and refer endum.
 He declared that MT. Underwood is the antithesis of Mr. Bryan in many respects, and he criticized MT. Bryan's approval of Roosevet's Columbus speech.
 The Governors Speech
 The following is Governor o'Nears speech in part:
 'I,adies and Gentlemen:
 T appreciate the honor done me by the chairman of the campaign committee of Oscar w. Underwood for the state of Georgia in the invitation extended me to
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-27
RETURNS;
 NO ACTION ON RAILS

Frank IF Crockard. vice president of the Tennessee Coal, Iron and Railroad company, has returned from New York where he attended meeting of the rail committee appointed by Judge E. H. Gary of the Steel corporation to discuss the betterment of steel rails.
 It is understood that the committed went into various details connected with the manufacture of rails but that no definite conclusions were reached It Is believed that tho work as outlined by Judge Gary will bear good fruit. In addition to the railmakers the com mittee is composed of railroad exec utives interested In the betterment of tho rails if such can be accomplished.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-27
.ZAPATISTAS TREAT
 AMERICANS WELL

Laredo. Tex, April 2s.-An account. of good treatment at the hands of zapatistas was brought here this morn ing by Conductor Webb. one of the American railroad men leaving Mexi- co. He said that before ho left south Mexico zapata offered safe transpor- tation to six American engineers and one conductor who had been reported lost for some time. He said q letter was sent to Zapata, who provided passes and escort for these Americans who were well treated by the sZapatistaa This happened south of Cdernayaca~
 Passengers from Mexico numbered about 100.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-27
SIGMA NU BANQUET
 HELD LAST NIGHT

The members of Iota chapter of Sigma Nu fraternity banqueted last night at the Morris hotel. There were 30 stu dents of Howard college on hand and a number of local "Sigs' were seated as guests.
 The menu was an elaborate one, and Charles Bently made an admirable toast master. Several rattling good speeches were made. and the evening was a merry one. College and fraternity spirit pre- dominated.
 Iota chapter is in hourishing condi- ton with large membership and fine spirit. The banquet last night was the first of series of ''get together" af- fairs which are planned.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-27

Chief Whitney declared that Mthl withdrawal of men temporarily fro1 Alabama could not possibly be avoided that he was anxious to hurry the worl ill the state as rapidly as possible-an said that Alabamas is doing more thA any other state of the union in cE operation with the federal departnfe3 About half of the counties of the stu have already been surveyed. Alaban appropriates $10,000 a year, and {h federal government furnishes an equ> amount for this work in the state. N other state appropriates so nluc money. M
 Captain Kolb will return to Mon gomery tomorrow night. While #l Washington he is advertising the fal that last year Alabama increased hz corn production by 24.000.0o0 bushe} He declares that this will be increasr this year If seasons are any way e vorable.
 The captain lunched on "souther style fried chicken" at Hancocks, on of the oldest establishments in Wash ington, today. He lunehed in the sam littles back room where he took tn same sort of a meal on a former vis1 54 years ago. He declares that theI has been no change in the room or { entire establishment.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-27
MINORITY LOSES IN
 PRUDENTIAL SUIT

Trenton, N. J., April 26.-The court of errors and appeals today decided against Leon r. Blanchard and other minority stockholders of the Prudential Insurance Company of America, who sought to have distributed among the stockholders of that company as dividends s2,hoo,o0O of the company's accumulated profits.
 The opinion of the court Is to the ef feet that the distribution of the profits of the company In dividends or the reten- ton of the same fer uses of the company C a matter entirely within the discretion of the directors. provided the discretion is honestly exercised.
 The decision reyerses an opinion rem dered by Vice Chancellor Howell.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-27

cratic victory will be converted into. a certain and brilliant political triumph
 With the restoration of democratic policies the unrest which now exists in so many sections of our country will end and the people of the United States will once again enjoy the blessings of a gov- ernment which Is founded upon equal rights and equal opportunities for all classes of our peope-a government where taxation will not be levied to protect special interests but for revenue only and for such revenue only as is neces- sary to meet the expenses of a govern mept economically administered"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-27
MANY BIRMINGHAM PEOPLE
 AT SATLANTA'Sl GRAND OPER
By MYRTLE MILES

Atlanta, April -(special)-Atlanta Is filled to the brim With opera visitors. Hotels are crowded and at each perform nnce the auditorium has it's quota of visitors from other cities.
 Incoming trains today brought mum Der of Birmingham people. MT. and Mrs. A. H. Ford, Miss Myrtle Miles. Mrs. Over ton Fulton, Judge and Mrs. Samuel D. Weakley. J. I. McCants. Miss Edna Moore, Miss Eva McDanie and six mu- sic students arrived in the afternoon.
 Other Birmingham people here are Mrs. Victor Hanson. Mrs. George B. Kelley, Mrs. G. w. Connors. Mir. and Mrs. Rich ard Peters, Mrs. Houston Davis. Mrs.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-27
FRISCO RESUMES
 CANCELLED TRAINS

The actual resumption of service over the Frisco lines between Birmingham and Kansas City has taken place. Trains were operated over the bridge yesterday and today, all operating con- ditions being considered normal.
 The resumption of service was ac- cording to the schedule set by A. Hil- ton, passenger traffic manager, in a communication to the local officers of the Frisco lines. The tie-up on ac- count of the floods at Memphis caused the cancellation of train 105 eastbound and train 106 westbound by the Frisco. That order put out of business the Kansas City Florida special, so far as the Frisco was concerned, although the Southern, which company Is a joint participant in the service, kept going
 The Frisco lines is the first railroad affected to cross the Mississippi river slnce the flood in that section.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-27
DAY IN CONGRESS

Senate-In session at p. m.
 Titanic disaster Investigation continued. Adjourned 3:54 p. m. to ?. m. Monaay. House-Met at noon.
 Considered private pension bills.
 Representative Stanley attacked Rooae- welt administration for alleged savoritiun to Harvester trust.
 Insular affaiss committee fkvorahly rs- ported bill providing Filipino indepen- derca in 1921,
 Adjourned o:4s D. m. until 19:3O a. m. today to continue confederation aS tks 2osto1ice appropriation eiE.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-27

J. V. Allen and Mir. and Mrs. Lee ody | The final performances will <xacl the greatest crowd yet. The Il duc tion of Faust tonight is attrad oG ,| splendid crowd. Alma Gluck, thez<ouns soprano. sings the role of MarUVeritd
 in place of Geraldine Farror, Whoe. tonsiltis prevents her appearance. Mas Farrar continues a general favortte in A,alnta. which has opened its heart as we'll to Alma Chuck.
 The fine attendance at grand opera and its appreciation proves the general demand for good music in the south
 The brilliance of the social side of grand opera is causing comment A din- ner at Capital City club in honor of the artists will be attended at the conclu- sion of Faust" by hundreds of guests
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-27

cago, AS miles from the south, and Toledo, 56 miles from the south. At Louisville 2.94 inches of rain have fallen during the. past 24 hours and at St. Louis 2.2s inches. In the cotton states light rain was gen eral west and north of Alabama, but no measurable amounts are reported In Ala bama and the Atlantic states. Temper atures have risen along the gulf coast and fallen slightly in the interior. Un- settled conditions are expected to con tinue Saturday in this section owing to the influence of the low pressure area to the westward.
 Summary of observations made at. United States weather bureau stations, April 26:
 Temn,ture
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-27
Advice for Italy

Paris, April 26.-It is understood here that the powers are considering the matter of advising Italy to either try to force the Dardanelles or definitely abandon the plan as her present inde- cision greatly embarrassed interna- tional shipping.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-27
Weather Forecast

Washington, April 26.-Weather fore cast for Alabama, Georgia and Mis- sissippi: Fair Saturday and Sunday, stationary temperatures.
 Tennessee: Showers Saturday and Sunday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-27
ECZEMA CURED IN 10 TO 30 DAYS
 The Paris Mediciue Co. 2624 Binf

The Paris Medicine Co.,. 2624 Pine street, St. Louis, Mo. manufacturers of Groves Tasteless Chill Tonic and Laxa- tive Bromo Quinine. have new and wonderful discovery, GROVES sA- MARE CUFFS. which they guarantee to cure any case of ECZEMA. no matter of how long standing. in 10 to 30 days, and will refund money if 1t fails. GROVES SA-NARE CUFFS Is perfectly clean and does not stain. If your drug gist hasn't it. send us soc in stamps snd t will be sent by mall.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-27
Local Data

For the 24 hours ending at ' p. m
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-27
Enforce Sherman Act

'Mr Underwood believes in the en- forcement of the sherman act, of a sounder and wiser system of banking. and his public career conclusively dem onstrates that he has been the unalter- able foe of special interests, and has been the earnest advocate of those re- forms which will lessen the cost of liv- ing, unshackle business and furnish equal in the struggle of life to every American citizen. His long legis- lative experience, his knowledge of men. the firmness and courage which has al- ways characterized his every public ac- tion and his broad knowledge of the true principles of democracy pre-eminently fit him to lead us in this crisis of the country's history. In his support will be rallied not the socialist and anarchist now clamoring for the nomination of Roosevelt. but the great slent thought ful vote of the country which has ever yet shown it's capacity to select the man best fitted for the office of chief mag istFate of the United states. With such
 g leader the bright prospects of demo-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-27
The Governors Speech

The following is Governor o'Nears s speech in part
 Ladies and Gentlemen:
 T appreciate the honor done me by the chairman of the campaign committee of Oscar w. Underwood for the state of Georgia in the invitation extended me to
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1912-04-25
ENDURANCE RUN ON
BLACK HILLS ROAD
HIGHWAY THROUGH MITCHELL
TO BE USEH. FOR AUTO TRIP
FROM SYOUX FALLS.

Belle Fourche, S. Done of the
best boosts which the good roads
movement has ! ad in South Dakota,
and especially one which will bring
state wide attention to the proposed
cross state highway, is the endurance
run which is proposed tos run from
at the latter place on July 4th. The
Belle Fourche Auto Club will hold
it's second annual auto meet on July
3, 4, 5, this year, combining it with
IA mammoth independence day cele-
bration, and this feature of a cross
state auto run, is n of the factors.
The route proposed to follow, is the
one which was selected by the Nit
chell Good Roads convention, as be-
ing the Southern route from Sioux
Falls to the Black Hills, joining the
north route at Wasta. The Cham
berlain Commercial Club has agreed
to give free crossing to all cars over
the Missouri river, and the Sioux
Falls Auto men are taking kindly to
the idea. The Belle Fourche Auto
Meet Will indeed be the biggest thing
in the way of a celebration ever held
in the Black Hills. The famous
Homestead band of Led has been
employed, and the arrangements are
already we'll under way.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1912-04-25
SOCIALISTS CAN'T GET
ON PRIMARY BALLOT
NO PROVISION IN STATE LAWS
FOR NEW PARTY EITHER IN
FIRST OR SECOND ELEC-
TION.

Pierre, S. D.-The socialists, two
years ago, failed to file a primary
ticket in a shape in which it could
be accepted, until too late a date to
correct their error, and by that they
dropped out of the party organi-
cations of the state. Later they filed
the same list of names to go upon the
general ballot, but as the election
laws make no provisions for filing
any other than independent candida
ties outside the primary, while they
were running in fact as socialists, or
paper they We're Independent candf,
dates and without party utilization
This year they come in with a list il
proper form, but as the primary law
is a party law alone, they had nc
party basis on which to fix a petition
and they cannot be legally received.
Their action two years ago pu
them out of the party alignment il
this state, and neither the primary
nor the general election laws contain
any provisions for getting a new
party list upon the ballot at an.
time.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1912-04-25
AT THE ALTAR OF SPEED.
Says the New York World, in dis
,ussing the Titanic disaster:

cussing the Titanic disaster:
whether Mr.. Ismay behaved we'll
or i'll, whether he ought to have re-
manned with the ship or whether he
was justified in saving his life, are
questions of individual conduct which
have nothing to do with the main
issue. The problem is not to fix the
blame for a single accident, but to
deal witt, a system of navigation that
man life. What happened to the Ii
tanic could have happened to any of
the other great liners OF her general
class"
This is indeed true enough. 1t
really shouldn't matter so much
what is the name of the vessel that
disclosed the danger, as that it has
existed. Americans might as we'll adj
nit hal they have been as guilty as
any people when it came to prefer
ring speed to safety.
Why do railroad companies find it
necessary to maintain eighteen-hour
train service between New York and
Chicago? Why has a new low rec
ord for the journey across the At
llantic resulted in q rush of business
to the line establishing it?
In the final analysis, those serving
the public are likely to erdeavor to
give the public what it desires. If
Iplaudits await the railroad or steam
ship company that can and does re-
lduce the time required for transport
%tation, then it is hardly right to put
Iall the responsibility upon the trans
portation company.
Those who ride on the eighteen
hour trains from Chicago to New
York, fully understand that they are
taking a greater risk than they would
on a slower schedule. Yet they
are not only willing to assume that
risk, but they pay an extra fare in or
der to have the opportunity to do so.
Now, with the memory of those
1900 lives sacrificed to the speed
mania, it would be weM for us to re-
solve that hereafter we will invest
some of our time in a sort OF life in
surance; in other words, that we will
be willing to take a little longer time
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1912-04-25
TEACHERS AT LTNCnEoN.

With only an exception or TWO The
entire teaching body of the First
Methodist Sunday School was present
at the regular monthly meeting We'd
nesday evening. Luncheon was served
by Mrs. Scallin's Division of tae
Woman's Aid Society and it was an
excellent one. Appreciation Of it was
expressed later by a vote of thanks.
The business hour was full of inter
est The superintendent presented
some items of routine business which
were attended to. 1t was reported
that the $iG0 which the school was
to pay for additional cairs to accom-
modate the people who attended the
school was about raised. A committee
on Chiliren's Day Program was APP
pointed. MIR. Anderson was elect ed a
delegate to the State Sunday School
Association which meets in Water
town April 1925. He will go in ad-
dition to DR.. Hoagland who makes
the closing address of the convention.
Mrs. Shepherd led the discussion,
How to interest Parents in the
Work." Mrs. Way read a splendid
paper on the subject, which told of
the many modern methods to bring
it about. She put special emphasis on
adult men and adult women classes
as one of the effective ways to inter-
est the parents. Many took part in
the discussion and it was regarded as
one of the most interesting meetings
thus far held. The meeting adjourn
ed in time for the regular mid-week
prayer meeting at s p. m.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1912-04-25

there is no question that he truly
lgraced the White House. But many
men have enjoyed social o and
passed into %obscurity. Major Butt
probably would have been only a
passing figure in American history
had not the destruction OF the Titanic
given him opportunity to reveal
depths o. character in him never be-
fore known.
In all the narrowing and confus-
on the Titanic. there stands out no
figure more luminous than than this
man who never before had been
much more than "A social idol.
He took charge of a part of the
work of placing women passengers
in the l~ifeboats. Without a thought
of saving himself, but on the contrary
with q smile as bright as his brav-
cry was sublime, he babe goodbye to
the last saved, and stepped
back to his fate with all the heroism
of a soldier marching against The
whistling bullets of a bloody battle
Miss Marie Young, a former resi-
dent of Washington, draws the las
picture of Major Butt. She was tn,
last person rescued to speak to him
He personally escorted her to n o
j, the last of the lifeboats. She says:
"Archie himself put me into tn
boat, wrapped blankets around M
!, and tucked me in as carefully as i
> we were starting on a motor ride. A
our boat was lowered and left tn
lside of the steamer, Archie was stil
standing at the rail hooking down a
me. His hat was raised, and the sam
lold genial, brave smile was on hi
face. The picture he made as h
stood there, hat in hand, brave an
= smiling, is one that will always lii
ger in my memory.
A kindred note of emotion alread
. has been struck all over the countr
y by President Taft's words:
b when heard that Archie ws
in a ship that was lost with 1900
it's people, l didn't want to see hi
~ again. I knew he wouldn't con
: back" .
1t is related of Capt. Smith tn;
when the crew of the Titanic w;
called upon to surrender to the W
men their chance of survival, he sa
to them through his megaphone: 81
British, Be British" There was no
there to say to President Taft's' aid
- BE American But as we halo
: the memory of Major Archie Blu
we will all unite in saying that
was American.
M-SsS@
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1912-04-25
HEROES ALL.

Out of the terrible disaster of the
Titanic shines forth the noblest eX-
hibition of humanity that has been
made in. many a year. In hal dire
hour when it was known that only
q small number out of the ships
multitude coulr be caved, the arti-
fetal differences between the rich
and the poor, the mighty and the
weak, the prominent and the un-
known, faded into n~othingness. Some
of the best known men in the world
stood aside while women from the
third class cabins, the wives OF la
borers or domestics, were allowed to
take their places in lifeboats. In
such moments as this is it possible
to realize the solemnity of the decla-
ration that .'all men are created free
and equal" In this case the strong
were free to manifest their gallan-
try and their unselfishness and ev-
evry soul counted one and no more
in the selection of those who should
live and those who should remain to
perish. Millionaires remained to die
while women all but paupers were
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1912-04-25
DIES IN cAEsAR1.AN OPERATION.

Belle Fourche, S. D.-Unexpected
and extremely sad was the death
here of Mrs. w. S. McLain, wife of
the register of the U. S. Land office,
who expired following a Caesarian
operation which saved the life of the
child and cost that of the mother.
Mrs. McLain was SO years old and
was married eight years ago in
Charles Mix county, this state. Only
her husband survives hers
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1912-04-25

\ county good roads convention
will be held at Nit. Vernon Satur-
day afternoon at 8 O'Clock, and it
is the intention to have every farm
err living west OF here present at the
The Mitchell people in
terested in the good roads idea are
requested TO be present.
This convention will have much to
do with the success of the building
of the South Dakota Scenic Highway
between Sioux Falls and Rapid City.
and it is the intention to start things
in that direction Saturday afternoon.
Many of the other counties on the
line of route have held their county
conventions and perfected their or
ganization and it is up to Davis coun-
ty to do the same thing, and not
be behind in the procession.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1912-04-25
LOCAL SOCIETY NOTES.

Tuesday evening another of the
enjoable affairs occurred in A. o. U.
w. hall, when the members OF the De-
gree of Honor We're invited to go to
the lodge G after the work Of the
evening was concluded. The time was
informally passed in playing carts
and dancing, and refreshments were