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The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-29
FL TING SQUADRON" BEGAN INVASION OF GEORGIA FOR
 UNDER WOOD YESTERDAY Y
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The capture of Georgia for Underwood will practically mean his nomination., as it is considered pivotal point, and the speakers feel confident that they can convince their neighhors that Under wood is the logical candidate to lead the democrats to victory at the approaching presidential election
 The party that left last night were en- thusiastic and expressed their willing ness to stay in Georgia until the cam paign closes May 1st. Among those who left last night were Oscar C. Turner, b. K. Campbell. Henry B. Gray, Culpepper Exum, Harry Jones, Nathan l.. Miller, Charles Calhoun, Henry A. Howse, Craw- ford Johnston and Isadore Shapiro; Hugh McGeever, R. B. Smyer. W. P. Lay of Gadsden, Hugh White of Attalla, Walter Sessions, A. D. Smith. George Yancey, Graham Perdue, judge William E. Fort.
 Oscar Turner said yesterday that many | Birmingham men had gone to Georgia on their own initiative without report- Ing to the committee while over 5000 per sonal letters left here Sunday to friends in Georgia He said that an urgent need is felt for 5000 more letters, and if written today will be ready Tuesday be- fore the election Wednesday. Mir Turner said there was absolutely no telling how far one letter would go. and requested that every member of the Underwood club and others interested in his candi- dacy write to their friends in Georgia l today. "We can win Georgia by concert ed effort said Mir Turner
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-29

'The Flying Squadron" of the Under wood matching club left last night for Atlanta and other points in Georgia, for the purpose or invading that state in the interest of the candidacy of Oscar w. Underwood for the democratic nomina- ton for president of the United States.
 number of prominent Alabamians are already in the Empire state, including Senator John II. Bankhead, Gov. Emmet O'Neal, Congressman J. Thomas Heflin, and ex-Congressman Jesse F. Stallings, and many others who have made many speeches during the past week in the interest of Alabamas favorlte son, and with the additional speakers who will ar rive in Atlanta today, the capture of Georgian delegates for the Underwood column Is practically assured.
 The speakers will be assigned to diff ferent parts of the state where they will advance the claims of Oscar Underwood fo rthe presidential nomination.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-29
ADJUSTMENTS
Emma Bunting at Biiou

In Grace Georges wonderful success of modern social life, Little Emma Bunt- Ing will be seen at the Bijou this week. "A Woman's Way" tells of the efforts of a prominent woman to win back her husband, whom she has lost through too much interest in society and too little attention to home. The play is filled with comedy, for there are some amusing inci- dents and scenes. and at the same time there is much drama in the piece It is altogether an interesting and strong play.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-29
Tales of Cruelty Told

Los Angeles, Cal. April 2S-Brnging 20 American and English refugees from Mazatlan. Mex, the Kosmos liner Abes- senia arrived here last night. The refu- gees brought tales of cruelty and outrage on the part of the bandits who commit ted their depradations under the guse of being revolutionsts.
 II was reported that the Obessenia had on board a large consignment of silver coins sent into safety by the Bank of Muzatlan.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-29
TRANSPORT BUFORD SAILS FOR MEXICO Leaves FriscOfor West Coast
 To Aid Americans BRUTALLY MURDERED Newport Puts Into Frisco Bringing 57 From Western Mexico-Ref-
 ugees At Los Angeles Tell
 of Cruelty and Outrage
BRUTALLY MURDERED

San Francisco, April 2s-The transport Buford, under orders to sail as relief ship for Americans in distress on the west coast of Mexico, received supplementary orders this evening to sail at o'clock tonight She carries 40 enlisted men as a guard.
 It is understood that the Buford will put in at San Diego for a convoy Although no official confirmation of this informal ton could be had, it is supported by a dispatch from San Diego last night, stat ing that two of the torpedo boat destroy CTS ir port there would sail under sealed orders within 24 hours.
 Robert T. Bain will be navigating of ficer under command of Quartermaster Capt. Frank D. Ely. Capt. Herbert J. Bress of the First cavalry commands the guard of 40 enlisted men. The ship will carry surgeon and complete hospital equipment.
 American Murdered
 The steamer Newport arrived here last night, bringing 57 passengers from ports in western Mexico and details of the brutal murder of an American named White by a band of Mexican outlaws.
 White. the owner of a plantation about 100 miles from Aculpa, was supposed to have had considerable money. Passing bandits raided the plantation and White was taken prisoner When he refused to reveal the whereabouts of his money his captors trussed him up to tree and then plunged their knives into his body.
 About half of the Newport's passengers were women. Most of them came from Manzanillo
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-29

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 Boston, April 2S.-The answer of Massa- chusetts the campaign pleading, either personally. or by representatives of the five candidates for the presidential noni- nation, LaFollette, Roosevelt. Taft, Clark and Wilson, will be- made at the pri- maries Tuesday. Owing to the compli- cated ballot it ig expected no definite result will be known until the next day and it may be a day or two later before the actual identity of the B delegates to the. Chicago and Baltimore conventions Is known
 This will be the first presidential pref erence primary ever held in the Bay state. As the campaign has been one of the most strenuous in years it is ex- pected i5occo voters will go to the polls.
 The presence of both President Taft and Colonel Roosevelt in the state during the closing hours of the campaign, the fact that they selected Massachusetts for their first personal political encounter have been taken as indicating a possi- blity that Massachusetts may make or mar the political fortunes of the Presi- dent and the ex-president Whether Sen ator LaFollette will be a. factor on the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-29
Orpheum-yaudeyilIe

The Orpheum, commencing with q matt nee this afternoon and two performances tonight, will present a greatly strength ened bill as at the last minute Jake Wella personally secured the great singing and dancing act. the six O'Connor sisters a vaudeville headifner everywhere The girls present several changes of costume, carry their own scenery and present the newest New York musical hits. There are four other splendid acts this week, Thomas Hoier and company in the rip- roaring comedy The Ice Man." Halligan and Sykes in the song hit
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-29
APSES WHILE PREACHING SERMON Dr. L. c. Branscomb Almost Painted Last Night SOON IS RECOVERED
 
SOON IS RECOVERED
Was Delivering Sermon to Audience of Men on Seventh Command ment-Next Sermon on the
 Eighth Commandment

Just as he was about to conclude a foreeful sermon on the Seventh Com mandment Dr. L. c. Branseomb of the First Methodist church suffered col lapse last night and brought the sermon to a close by falteringly requesting pr. J. D. Simpson to offer the closing pray CT.
 Dr. Branscomb leaned forward ito the pulpit fer support and a wave of sup pressed excitement swept over the con gregation of men which packed the church. Everyone knew something was
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-29
Goodwin at Work
TUSKEGEE NEWS

Tuskegee. April es.-(Specal.) )-Charley Lewis. who for long number of years has been doing business in East End, was arrested yesterday for running a blind tiger. He was convicted here several years ago for the same offense. and many circumstances point toward his having engaged recently in the traffic.
 Memorial Day was fittingly observed here. a large number of people having at tended the exercises. The Rev MT Rich ards of Union Springs delivered the ad- dress to m appreciative audience. l, Cotton has been moving rapidly for the past few days and little renlains in the warehouses This leave sthe cotton buy CTS with little to delay their annual Flor ida fishing trip, which they intend talk ing in fe wdays.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-29
Rumored Pope Indisposed

Rome, April 2s.-The pope today con ducted his audiences seated in sedan chair. This gave rise to a report that he was again indisposcd. 1t has been the custom of his holiness to walk to the audience chamber, but for long time his physicians have suggested that he permit himself to be carried. with a view to sparing his strength.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-29

MANY PROMINENT ALABAMIANS LAST NIGHT JOINED THOSE ALREADY IN THE NEIGHB0R- ING STATE IN A WHIRLWIND SPEAKING CAMPAIGN IN IN- TEREST OF UNDERWOOD'S NOMINATION FOR PRESIDENT ON DEMOCRATIC TICK EFT.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-29
HTBBARD EROS. & GO.

Cotton Merchants, Hanover Sauaro. n
 Y. Members New York Cotton Ex- change. Nsw Orleans Cotton Exchunre
 New York Produce Exchange. Asso. eiate Members Liverpool Cotton Asso- ciation. Ordevs solicited for the Dur. ehase and sals of Cotton and Cotton Seed oil for future delivery. Special ms tention and liberal terms given for con. sfrnmenfs of spo, cotton for dellVoRH
 rrespondenes insttsds --u ..s5
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-29
Deaths and Funerals
N. Willard Jones

The body of Y. Willard James, q frisco railroad conductor, ~i.f died Frday al a local infirmary. vii be sent this af' srnoon at C o'cl.tk te Trenton, O., bv S.ihev, uuiain af, $, .ith, for lnterilcn.. Inc raniains will le accompanied by his moth CT d, 1 s sipr.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-29
Ball Game at Gordo

Gordo, April 2s.-(SpeciaD. .--The first ball game of the season was played on the local grounds Friday afternoon be- tween Pickens County High school and this fplace. Features of the game was the pitching of Lloyd and Hollingsworth. with honors in favor of the former he striking out II men and yielding only four hits. and the terrific slugglng of Alex Pugh.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-29
Nathan Merriam ChambIess

Nathan Merriam Chambless. aged 71 yenrs, died yesterday afternoon at 12:55 o'clock at his late residence at Boyles. Funeral services will be held Tuesday. the exact time not having been yet an- nounced.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-29
CHIEF OF MOTOR CAR
 BANDITS IS KILLED
 IN THRILLING FIGHT
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O>~~>~0~~~~~~~-~-~~1 moment: q die. Jules Bonnot" Ho was armed with four revolvers and carbine It is estimated that 200.o0D rersons visited the scene of the battle during the day. They saw only the ruins of the garage, for, soon after the explosion, flames broke out and de- stroy the structure.
 | According to a statement made by | Paul Guishard brother of the superin- | tendent, he sent a bullet into the head 1 of Bonnot at the bandits last stand in the building, but as the wounds were numerous 1t is not known which caused tho end.
 Co-Chief at Large | The medical examination showed that Ronnots left arm had been shattered by a bullet. It was an old wound, however, and he undoubtedly shot him. | self accidentally when he murdered Jouin. This explains why his arm was in shingle. Garnier. Bonnots co-chief, still is at large, but the police say that they are on his trail, and expect to capture him.
 The Paris newspapers. which issusi special editions hourly throughout the day, give prominence to the fact that the garage retreat of the bandits, from which they conducted the series of au- l tomobile crimes, was owned by Alfred
 
 anarchist Bomenin was a friend of | Francisco Ferrer, founder of tho mod ern school in Spain. whom he frequently visited at Barcelona. In 1909, after the execution of Ferrer. he published Iramphlet entitled. "The truth on the work of Ferrer," in which he explained Ferrers ideas Romenin founded at | lChaisy- -Le- Roy a number of small villas. which he called The Red Nest. They were occupied almost exclusively by persons of anarchist belief His friends insist, however, that he Is the enemy | of violence. and that if his property was the headquarters of the bandits. 1t must have been without his knowledge.
 Bonnot was about 30 years old and native of Lyons.
 He formerly served in the engineer corps of the army. He was an expert chauffeur the real brains of the band, land always was at the steering wheel of the car when the bandits were op- erating.
 About 30fmembers of the band have been arrested or are out of the way. l Evidence in the hands of the police show that they pursued their career by a marvellous system. having agents In all parts of Europe. One of the four members of the organization arrested here yesterday had check books and account books proving that he was the treasurer He regularly invested the negotiable papers were stolen he ar. feront parts of Europe. |
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-29
Cast Ballots Wednesday

Atlanta. April 2S.--After one of the most stubbornly contested campaigns in the history of Georgia, tho demo- cratic voters of the state will register their choice for the- nomination for the presidency at a state presidential preference primary next Wednesday, Hay l. Supporters of Governor Wood TOW Wilson of New Jersey and Con- gressman Oscar w. Underwood of Ala bama the two leading candidates, have presented the claims of their favorites with great Vigor in every county in the state, and the vote Is expected 10 be heavy. While the fight is conceded 10 be between the Wilson and Under wood forces, Speaker Champ Clark and Governor Judson Harmon of Ohio, whose names also will appear on the official ballot, will poll considerable vote, aceording to a statement to the Associated Press today by R. R. Arnold of this city. a member of the democratic s:ate executive committee
 On the ballot blank space will be left for the voter to write the name of any other candidate preferred by him.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-29
.GEORGIA'S SLOGAN
 IS UNDERWOOD
 FOR PRESIDENT''
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~-------->--@->-- Wilson couldn't win if he had the nomi- nation.
 ''He can't get the nomination."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-29
PERKINS ASKS TAFT
 TO MAKE PUBLIC
 CORRESPONDENTS
Bay State Answers Tucsdsy
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make a clean breast of all that has oc- cured"
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Plan of Primary

The candidate receiving the largest vote in the primary will have the en- tire state delegation to the national democratic convention instructed for him. according to the plan adopted by the state executive committee. The plan provides that the executive committees of the various counties shall meet next Thursday the day after the primary, to canvass the returns and to declare the result The state executive com inittee will meet on May 10 to con solidate the returns for the entire state and to decide any contests that may arise
 From the known friends and support CTS of the candidate successful in the various counties the county executive committees will select delegates Each county will be entitle to as many dele gates to convention as double it's repre- tentatives in the general assembly. The candidate receiving the greatest votes in the state convention will be given the vote of the entire state at Balti- more. Georgia will be entitled to 2S delegates to the national convention.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-29

JOHNS Undertaking Co.,. Phones i00o
  LICE LOY Endest,ker. Phones 16A SHAW. the Undertaker. Phones k Smiley -Gaudin smith Co.,. Phones 6
The Raymer enterprise., 1912-07-04

too soon than half minute too late :"
She said II with such copy.book
primness that the porter set her down
as school.teacher. II was not bad
guess She was missionary. With
a pupil.like shyness ne volunteered:
"YO' berth Is all ready whenever
you wishes to go to bald" He caught
her swift blush and amended II to
TO retiah"
"RetIrc?-before all the car" said
Miss Anne Cattle. with prim timidity.
no. thank you, | intend to sit up
I'll everybody else has retired"
The porter retired. Miss Cattle
took out n bit OF more or less useful
fancy stitching and set to work like
another Dorcas Her needle had not
dlyed IN and emerged many times be.
fore she was holding It up as a weap.
on OF defense against sudden hu.
man mountain that threatened to
crush her
A vague round face, huge and red
as a rising moon. dawned before her
eyes and from II came an uncertain
voice:
"Esscuzhe me, madm. no 'tensh In.
tended"
The words and the breath that car
ried them gave the startled spinsisr
an instant proof that her vis.a'vis did
not share her prohibition principles
or practices. She regarded the ele
phant with mouselike terror. and the
elephant regarded the mouse win
elcphantlne fright, then he remove.
himself from her landscape as auic
ly as he could and lurched aiorg tn4
aisle. calling out m"rrlly 10 the POI
ter:
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Wedgewood OF London and Mr.. Ira
Lathrop Of Chicago, In comparative
repose. than his car was Invaded by
woman who flung herself into the
first seat. She was flushed with run.
ming. and breathing hard. but she
managed one gasp Of relief
Thank goodness. made It in
time"
The mere sound OF woman's voice
In the seat back OF him was enough
to disperse Ira Lathrop. With not SO
much as a glance backward to see
what manner OF woman 1t might be,
he jammed his contract into his pock.
ct. seized his newspapers and retreat.
ed to the farthest end OF the car.
bouncing down into berth number one,
like sullen swapping turtle.
Miss Anne Gattle's modest and
homely valise had been brought
aboard by lelsurely station usher.
who set 1t down and waited with a
speaking palm outstretched. She had
her tickets in her hand. but trans.
ferred them to her teeth while she
searched for money In handbag old
fashioned enough to be called a reti.
cule.
The usher closed bis fist on the pit.
lance she dropped into 1t and depart
ed without comment. The porter ad-
yanced on her with demand for
Tickets, please"
She began to ransack her reticule
with furried haste. taking out OF 1t a
small purse. opening that. closing It,,
putting 1t back. taking 1t out. search
Ing the reticule through. turning out
a handkerchief, few hairpins, few
trunk keys, baggage check. bot.
tie OF salts. card or two and MI.
merous other maidenly articles. re-
storing them to place. looking in the
purse again, restoring that, closing
the reticule. setting It down. shaking
out book she carried opening her
oib 'aiisV' bOihS th'oNbh W. se'H
white things blushingly. closing It
again, shaking her skirts. and shaking
her head In bewiderment.
She was about to open the retlcule
again. when the porter exclaimed:
Il gee 1t! Don't look no mo. |
see IT."
When she cast up he. eyes in de
spair, her hatbrlm had been elevated
enough to disclose the whereabouts
OF the tickets. With murmured
apology, he removed them from her
teeth and held them under the light.
After time he said
"As neah as can make out from
the-the undigested potion OF this
ticket. yo' numba is six"
That's it-slx'"
That's right up this way"
Let me sit here TIL | get my
breath" she pleaded Il ran SO hard
TO catch the train"
We'll. you caught II good and
strong"
I'm SO glad, How soon do We
start"
In about half houah"
Really Well. better half an hour
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CHAPTER ".
A Mouse and a Mountain.

All the while the foIled elopers
were eioping. the San Francisco
sleeper was filling }, It had been
the receptacle OF assorted lots OF hu.
manlty tumbling into II from all di.
rections. with all sorts OF souls. bodies
and destinations.
The porter received each with that
expert eye Of his His car was his
laboratory. A railroad journey is a
sort OF test.tube OF character: strange
elements meet under strange condi.
lions and make strange combinations.
Thc porter could never toresee the
ingredients OF any trip. nor their &C.
tons and reactions
Tie md no sooner established M
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Francis Apologies to Bryan.

Baltimore. Md.-A personal apology
was made to William ]. Bryan Monday
night by former Governor David r.
Francis OF Missouri who said he was
not In the convention hall during the
afternoon when Clark adherents placed
In front OF the Nebraskan banner
Inscribed with Mr.. Bryan's former
euicgistic estimate Of the speaker.
Mr.. Francis said the action Of the
men handling the banner was an In
dignity and expressed the opinion that
II would not have happened had he
been present.
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Conductors Plan Million. Dollar Home.

Denvcr.-Representatives OF the Or.
der OF Railway Conductors frow many
sections OF the country met here and
discussed the merits Of cities which
are after the new 100000 home 10
be built by the organization after the
convention arranges for funds next
May. A meeting Is to be held In Chi.
cago In October to complete the plans
started. The delegates who were at
the conference are outspoken In favor
Of Denver.
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CHAPTER III. (Continued.)

S'1NF iGN IIls \SOnt'IluGO.)
Her neither lip trembled and her
eyes were filmed. but they were brave.
and her voice was SO tender that 1t
wooed his mind from his watch. He
gazed at her and found her so dear,
so devoted and so pitifully exquisite.
that he was almost overcome by an
impulse to gather her into his arms
there and then. Indifferent to the i'm
mediate passengers or to his far-ofr
military superiors. An hour ago they
were young lovers In all the lit and
thrill OF elopement. She had chung to
him In the cleaning of their taxicab.
as II sped like genie at their whim
to the place where the minister
would unite their hands and raise his
own In blessing, Thence the new
husband would have carried the new
wife away. his very own, soul and
body. duty and beauty. Then. ah.
then In their minds the future was an
unwaning honeymoon. the journey
across the continent. stroll along a
lovers lane. the Pacific ocean gar.
den lake, and the Philippines chain
OF Fortunate Isles decreed especially
for their Eden. And then the taxi.
cab encountered lamppost. They
thought they had merely wrecked a
a Paradise.
The railroad ceased to be a lovers
lane and became lingering torment;
the ocean was weltering Sahara
and the Philippines a Dry Tortugas
Of exile.
Mallory realized for the first time
what heavy burdens he had taken on
with his shoulder straps what a dis.
nal life OF restrictions and hardshlps
an officers life is bound to be.
Perhaps young Mr. Montague and
young Miss Capulet, Instead OF wall.
Ing. No, that is not the lark whose
notes do beat the vaulty heaven so
high above our heads" would have
done no better than Mr Mallory and
Miss Newton. In any case. the best
these two could squeeze out was:
IT'S Just too bad. honey"
But | guess It cant be helped
dear
It's mean old world. isn't IT."
Awful"
And then they must pile out into
the street again 30 lost In woe that
they did not know how they were
trampled or elbowed. Marjorie's de.
spair was 30 complete that II paralyzed
instinct. She forgot Snoozleums! A
thoughtful passenger ran out and
tossed the basket into Mallory's arms
even as the car moved on.
Fortune relented moment and
they found taxicab waiting where
they had expected to find It. once
more they were cosy in the flying
twilight. but their grief was their
only baggage. and the clasp of their
hands talked all the talk there was.
Anxiety within anxiety tOrmented
them and they feared another wreck
But az they swOoped down upon the
station. kind.faced tower clock
beamed the reinsurance that they
had three minutes 10 spare.
The taricab drew up and halted
but they did not get out They were
kissing good byes, teryidly and nu
mcrouSly. while grinning station.
porter winked at the winkIng chaut
four
Marjorie simply could not have
done with fnrcwells
"fll 80 to the gate with you" she
said
lie told the chauffeur to wait and
take the young lady home, The lieu.
tenant looked so honest and the girl
10 sad that the chauffeur simply
touched his cap. though II was not
his custom to allow strange fares TO
vanish into crowded stations. leaving
behind nothing more negotiable than
instructions to wait