davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-12-30

Steamers Majestic 1Br. Southampton. Mar
tina Washington lAusp Naples. Rotterdam
Dutch. Amsterdam; VIII iommen (Gc1.
Flushing: Karonga CBrl. Port said Kio,o
CBr). Singapore: Charas (Br), Valparaiso;
Annette G3rl Puerto Coriez Lampasas, Tam
"a; Charles + MAYER. Baltimore.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-14
HEPBURN STRONG
 FOR UNDERWOOD
Major Tutwiler States New York Financier Con-
 mends Alabamian

Mai E. NJ. Tutwiler returned yester- day from New York city. where he has been for several days, with the valuable information that A. Barton Hepburn, chairman of the board of directors of the Chase National bank, one of the leading financial lights of New York, believes Os- car w. Underwood is the strongest and sanest man for the democratic presidential nomination.
 Major Tutwiler said that MT Hepburn paid such tribute to Mir Underwood without any cross examination or with out any suggestion or questions from the Birmingham man relative to the leading congressman of Alabama.
 MT. Underwood is undeniably strong in New York" said Major Tutwiler. "The financial people think we'll of him. They believe he is capable and efficient. He is attending to his work and is mak- ing good That attracts the attention of the most thoughtful people. Mir Hep burn of the Chase National bank told me without any questions on my part that MT. Underwood was the strongest man in the democratic party and would stand a most excellent chance of get ting the nomination."
 Major Tutwiler said business look ed very good although some interests thought politics had things disturbed to a certain extent.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-14
FAMOUS HUMOR|ST
 LECTURES TONIGHT
John kendrick Bangs Will Appear at High School
 at S:15 O'Clock

John Kendrick Bangs, one of Amer ica's foremost humorists, will appear at the Central High school auditorium this evening under the auspices of the Bir- mingham Lyceum course. His most not able platform lecture. "Salubrities l Have Known" will be the attraction and the hours is S:15 o'clock.
 As prolific producer of fun making Literature and a genius in the literary world, MT Bangs needs no introduction to the Magic City, but as a platform speaker he will make his debut here to- night. His visit to this city is attended with more than the usual interest 'evineed for the distinguished national figures presented by the Lyceum course as he is so universally popular and has won a large Birmingham following through his books.
 On the lecture platform MT. Bangs manner Is intensely sympathetic and
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-14
Harper X Brothers

 partakes more of the nature of a pleas ant chat with friends than that of whirl- wind oratory which affects the rafters of hall rather more strongly than the hearts of the listeners.
 AS critic in the Meridian Record re- gently said of MT. Bangs: He is not an elocutionist. He is something far more enjoyable-a man who knows how to read intelligently. There were no frills nor furbelows, no attempt at lofty flights of oratory-he is delightfully."- easy. He is a keen student of men and events. Sandwiched in with wit and humor, his irony and sarcasm, which though it is kindly, Is none the less eqective."
 "Salubrities I Have Known" is a live ly running talk about the more or less famous men and women he has known in the course of his career It includes gossipy anecdotes of statesmen, poets novelists and philanthropists, and closes with an exquisite presentation of the character of one of the greatest salu- brities in story entitled "A Strenuous Day at oyster Bay"
 The mention of John Kendrick Bangs name brings a smile to the lips and joy to the heart. Robert Mackay says: Sometimes l wish it could be possible e for every man and woman 10 have a lt- tle talk with John kendriclI Bangs. It would do them good. There is too little stress laid on the necessity of humor as Il factor of every day life. Mir. Bangs recognizes this important phase of i'm mortality. He is to all the apostle of love and eontentment,"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-14
MOBILE POSTMASTER SUMS
 UP PRESIDENTIAL SITUATION

Mobile, February Special )-"Tho Roosevelt talk sinners down to a mat ter of tommyrot and cheap theatricals; the colonel wants the nomination. if he didn't want 1t word would clear up this heroic atmosphere of suspenses. l was surprised to find that President Taft's strength in the east was greater than ever. New York, Pennsylvania, New Jersey and the eastern states are for him, and you know what that means"
 In these words Postmaster P. D. Bar ker who has just returned from Wash ington, where he saw the President sums up the presidential situation. Re garding the activities of Thompson Hundley faction of the Alabama repub- lcans, who lately declared in favor of Roosevelt for president. Major Barker said: "They might get off in corner and have a side show, but their pains would go for naught.'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-14
MUCH COTTON SOLD
 IN LAUDERDALE
Stock Law Election Takes Place. Commissioners Court Conyenes at
 Florence--Leap Year Ball

Florence, February 13.-(SpeciaL)- Notwithstanding the mud and slush which is the aftermath of the contin- uous freeze much cotton has changed hands in Lauderdale county during the past two weeks.
 John T. Jones, who represents a De- catur cotton firm. with headquarters at Center Star, has handled nearly half of all the cotton sold in the county. He has shipped over 9000 bales. He stated yesterday that cotton planters were all trying to reduce the acreage.
 The stock law election takes place today. Much interest is felt in the seven beats wherein the election is called. Sentiment is about evenly divided in some of the beats.
 The commissioners court convened for the February session at the courthouse yesterday at 2 o'clock. All complaints are being heard and the question of good roads is being well agtated.
 The Free Kindergarten club, whose work for the children in the mill dis trict of East Florence is highly com- mendable, will feature the Alabama Glee clup, lToin the unlNersltN, dt the opera house on Valentines night, at which time they hope to replenish their exchequer.
 After the entertainment the young la dies will give a leap year dance to the visiting. students. Extensive preparations are under headway to make 1t red letter time for the rah, rah boys.
 Rev C. F. Bell, the new pastor of the First Presbyterian church, preached his initial sermon Sunday morning and night The congregation was much gratified over the erudite manner in which he handled the great subject selected.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-14
]. M. ATKINS MAY
 OPPOSE BLACKMON Rainwater Nominated for Fire Chief at AnnistOn TO SING IN ATLANTA Mrs. Morton Carthew- Yorstoun Will Sing in Charity Role-Fire Drill
 Held in AnnistOn Schools
 Works We'll E
TO SING IN ATLANTA

Anniston, February 13.-(SpeciaL)- J. M. Atkins, prominent merchant and banker of Heflin, was in Annlston Tues day. He was a candidate for election as congressman from the Fourth Congress sional district two years ago in opposi- ton to Fred l.. Blackmon, and there is rumor current that he will again be picked by the republicans to oppose Con gressman Blackmon in the approaching primary
 At a meeting of the members of the Daniel Tyler Hose company at their hall Monday evening, D. c. Rainwater was again nominated for the position of chief Of the city fire department, position which he now holds J. V. Robertson and E. R. Moore were nomHated as as- sistants and Charles Heron for position on the board of control E. R. Moore was elected president of the Daniel Tyler com pany, the other officers being: J. D. Smith, vice president; & E. Scarborough, secretary-treasurer; II. P. Lloyd, fore man ,and Charles Heron, driver.
 Mrs Morton Carthew- orstoun of this NitS hos 6oHc bo <AAidhiht NhCic olc l will sing in the interest of the noun Ttain children of Georgia this week Mrs. Yorstoun's husband Is a retired English army officer, and before her marriage Mrs. Yorstouns magnificent operatic soprano voice won her recog- milton from the courts of England, Aus tria and other European countries, be- sides which she starred on the Amer ican stage in operatic roles
 Despite the charges that have been preferred against the principal of one school here in regard to inefficiency in the fire drill, a test made by Superinten- dent D. R. Murphy. without letting the teachers or pupils know of it. Monday showed excellent training on the part of the pupils.
 Four hundred pupils at Quintard Ave nue school left the building in one min ut and 40 seconds; Winner Avenue school, S75 pupils, 2:30; Pine Avenue school, 16O pupils, 1:30 Fifth Ward school, 40 pupils, 50 seconds; Seven teenth Street negro school, 1SO pupils, 1 80; Fifth Ward school 75 negro pupils, out in one minute.
 Superintendent Murphy expressed himself as being thoroughly pleased with the showing made by the pupils and it Is believed that they would all be safe in the event of real fire.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-14
ID EXAMINE WATER
 TWICE EACH MONTH

Montgomery, February 13.-(Special.)- Commissioner Walter R. Brassell, head of the department of sanitation ana health has issued an order to the city bacteriologist for the analysis twice ev- cry month of separate specimens Of water from every reservoir in the city. In giving out this order, Commissioner Brassell explained that he deemed this course expedient in order to avoid any repetition of a typhoid fever epidemic in the city. Heretofore the city bac- teriologist has been making an analysis of the water from the hydrant in the city laboratory once every month, which was considered sufficient to safeguard the consumers of the municipal drinking water.
 Commissioner Brassell declares that hereafter upon the slightest inclination of any contamination in any of the reser- voirs or wells of the city. that reservoir will be immediately cut off from the gen. eral supply, in order that the health of the residents of Montgomery may be ab- solutely safeguarded in so far as the drinking water is concerned.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-14

The fascination of the widow, whether young or old, white or black, is prover- bial: and notwithstanding the advice the elder MT. Weller gave to his son Sam, they continue to capitivate and capture the sometimes unsuspecting male or the species.
 Beware O widows, Sammy was the parting advice of that sturdy old PICK wicl.ian character, Sam Weller, ST. ana having married a widow he was qualified to give the advice
 Yesterday morning at the police court a hatchet faced negro who answered to tho name of Charles Williams was ar raisned before his worship. Judge Hugo- as-far- -as-y you-like- Black, charged with creating a breech of the peace The evi- dence developed that Williams had mar ried into a family named Gamble, con- sisting of mother, three daughters and four sons, and that on Tuesday night he went to the place that sheltered the Gam ble flock and proceeded to demonstrate that he was the bass around that she bang. He had previously taken on several slugs of 100 proof benzine and had a QudIl bottic ol JuiNS HI ifS pocket, presumably to bolster up his courage.
 ''Mistah" Williams walked into the bosom of his family, or rather that of the departed Gamble, and addressing one Of his step-daughters, said:
 Whats dis heah bout dat Jones nig- ger lrcidatin' de fact dat dis yere bun gemlow is his home sweet home'?'
 'I ain't seed no Mistah Jones; what Is yo' talkin' bout?''
 Didn't heah yo' playin' Casey Jones on dat orgin, an ain't I told yo dat de onliest tune is Easy Rides What yo' mean by hit?'
 The ebony and somewhat stalwart daughter of the house of Gamble resented the attempt on the part of her disrespect- ed step-father to ''haul her over the coals," and after an exchange of com pliments that finally grew extremely lurid, a pitched battle ensued in which the whole Gamble family participated, which ter min ated in a call for the police and the arrest of Charles W.
 At the police court yesterday morn ing the maiden fat but not fair recounted the story of the family disagreement, substantially as has been related.
 What have you to say?' asked Judge Black of the defendant
 "Jedge. it are all a mistake; was tryin'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-14
OIL COMPANY WILL
 INCREASE ITS STOCK

New York, February 13.-Officals of the Standard Oil company of Indiana an- nounced today that the increase in capi- tai stock from s1.oO0.OOo to sso,OOO,oOo will be given to stockholders as a stock divi- dend if the recommendations of the direc- tors are approved by the stockholders a, the annual meeting on March at Whit ing. Indiana. Tho present holders of one share of Standard oil of Indiana stock will receive 20 new shareSo stock. Hold CTS of fractional shares will participate approximately in the distribution of the new stock.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-14
UNIQUE PLATFORM

Greensboro, February BY. L. Haynes. wealthy citizen of Hale county, is an &C., tive candidate for the office of county treasurer. making the race on platform unique in Alabama politics. He urges first. that the office which he seeks be abolished if this is not feasible, he de- mands that the salary attached thereto be materially reduced. q. commissioners court here and through counsel, held that the court had the right to reduce the remuneration of the county treasurer. He stated that he was mentally and financially able to hold the office, and asked that the salary re- duction be made at once. The court dis- agreed with Haynes
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-14

"It is possible that the Thompson Hundley people may get up contestlng delegation or two." he said, but all the republicans in Alabama who count for anything are for the reelection of Presi- dent Taft. This weak hearted flopover is a dying effort on the part of the remnant of the Thompson faction.
 Pope M. Long and l went to Washing ton on other business than this, but we had occasion to note the strength of Pres ident Taft all over the country. He has lost little if any of his strength.
 MT Barker expressed the opinion that Harmon would be the candidate of the den ocrats. with Underwood as the candi- date for the vice presidency. If Under- wood did not get the vice presidency, he said, and the democrats were successful, he would undoubtedly get d place in the cabinet. He believes that Harmon and Underwood would make hard ticket to beat. He admits, however, that Under wood is strong man and has to be reckoned with as the possible democratic nominee for the presidency.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-14
SECOND SURVEY IS
 ABOUT COMPLETED
Open Bids for Construction
 of Eufaula Road Soon
THE SMALLPOX SCARE
Big Charity Ball Planned in Eufaula. Underwood Club Growing Daily. Activity in Cotton Circles
 Greatly Stimulated

Eufaula, February 13.-(Special)- The second survey of the Eufaula and Chattahoochee Valley railroad is fast nearing completion and meeting of the finance committee will be convened here one day this week.
 From President ". L. Wild of the company it has been learned that bids will be opened for the work of con- struction next week and it is known that well knowns contractor is wait ing in readiness with 300 mules and all necessary equipment who will be in the city perhaps Thursday morning for the purpose of securing the contract.
 It is the purpose of the projectors to begin work at both ends of the line at the earliest moment and the money is in hand to push the course to com pletion as rapidly as possible. The road is an absolute certainty, said President Wild, and it only remains to arrange a few details until sufficient proof of the fact will be substantiated.
 Owing 10 smallpox which has recently been found to be existing in the city, the board of health at recent meeting rec commended the suspension of the city schools for the period of week or per haps longer The matter of a compulsory vaccination of the children is being con slered and will, it is thought, be ordered at once.
 of quarantining has been ordered and 1t is hoped to stamp the malady out with out serious trouble
 Mrs. C. G. Mercer and Mrs. E. T. Conner are at the head of a movement to have a big charity ball at the armory of the Eufaula rifles on the evening of Tues day, the 20th. for the benefit of the new Episcopal church fund. The matter of having the old colonial costuming or the regular masked entertainment has not yet been determined upon, but in either event the occasion will be hailed with great interest and pleasure by the city's social set.
 The Underwood club recently organized here with Mayor C. s. Mcdowell pres ident and Charles Jenkins of Clayton secretary, is growing daily and promises to enroll the names of every loyal cit izen of the county. Vice presidents over each county district are fast being named and it is hoped to soon have the organ ization working harmoniously.
 The Rev. Bertram F. Brown, former rector of St. James Episcopal church here, and native of this city, but who is now serving the church in Tarboro, N C.. is now crossing the Atlantic on his way to the Holy Land. MT. Brown expects to spend several months in Asia and Egypt, where he will visit Jerusalem Alexandria, Cairo and many other points of interest before returning to his home in North Carolina.
 Activity in cotton circles has been great ly stimulated by the advance in price and the streets present fall like appear ance in great quantities that have recent ly been turned out for shipment. The receipts by wagon are also growing and operations at the compress are unusually heavy for the season.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-14
MOVING PICTURES
 IN WHITE HOUSE

Washington. February 13.-For the first time in the history of the White House moving pictures of an event of national importance will be taken tomorrow, when President Taft signs the proclamation ad- hitting Arizona to the union. The pie lures will be taken by an employe of the treasury department and presented to the President. Another set may be made a part of the official records.
 Although no other moving pictures have been taken in the White House, former United States Marshal Abernatcy of Ok lahoma, known as Eat Elm Alive" be- cause of his reputed ability to strangle wolves with his bare hands, once gave moving picture show in the executive mansion to the delight of former Pres- dent Roosevelt and invited guests.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-14
Weather Forecast

Washington, February 13-Forecasi for Alabama, rain and colder Wednes- day; Thursday fair, warmer; brisk to high shifting winds on the coast.
 Tennessee, Wednesday rain; Thurs day fair and warmer.
 Mississippi, generally fair Wednesday and Thursday except rain in southeast portion; Wednesday colder in south portion; warmer Thursday brisk to high northwest winds on the coast.
 Georgia. rain Wednesday, colder Thursday generally fair; high northeast shifting to northwest winds.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-14
LAYMEN BRING
 MEETING TO END

Winston Salem, N. C.. February 13.- The laymen's missionary convention, which opened here yesterday, came to a close tonight with addresses by the Rev. J. o. Revis of Columbia. s. C., and J. Campbell White of New York Meet ngs for both men and women were held in the afternoon. At the morning ses- sion addresses were made by Dr. Paul Des Schweinitz, Bethlehem, Pa; w. E. Doughty, New York, and the Rev. w R. Patton, Atlanta, department secretary of missions of the Protestant Episcopal church in the south, the latter speaking on The Necessity of Great Advance ment"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-14
TOOL MAKERS
 ATTACK STEEL BILL

Washington, February 13.-Protests by machine tool manufacturers against the proposal to place their products on the free list of the House steel tariff re- vision bill were heard today in execu- tive session by the Senate finance com mittee. A witness from Pittsburg testi- fled that while he paid $4 per day for skilled labor the wages abroad aver aged s1.15. F. A. Grier of Cincinnati declared the bill would not reduce the price on raw material. The committee adjourned until tomorrow.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-14
EARL HARRINGTON
 RESIGNS PRIVY SEAL

London, February 13.-Earl Darlington today resigned the office of lord privy seal The Marquis of Crewe has been appointed to succeed him.
 The change in the cabinet was officially announced this evening and caused some surprise, although the office is not an imporant one.
 The Marquis of Crewe has decided to retain his portfolio as secretary of state for India.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-14
TURNER R. WEAKLEY
 ALIENS ASSISTANT
Well Known Real Estate Man Made Assistant Back Tax COmmis-
 siOner for County

Announcement was made yesterday that Capt. ]. V. Allen, back tax commis- sioner of Jefferson county, had appoint ed Turner R. Weakley as his assistant.
 It is understood that Captain Allen in making the appointment sought man especially we'll informed on realty values in the county and that MT. Weekdays many years of experience qualify him in an exceptional degree for the place. Mr. Weakley will assume his new duties al once.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-14

Snow or rain has fallen from the Texas gulf northward throughout the western half of the Mississippi valley Rain has fallen also in the Pacific north west.
 In the Southern states rain has been general west of the Mississippi and this condition will extend eastward, embracing the entire gulf coast states during tie next 24 hours
 Temperatures are expected to fall somewhat Wednesday,.
 Summary of observations made at United States weather bureau stations February 13, 1912.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-14
Ringleaders Arrested

Sheffield, February 13.-(Special.) )-R. F. Perry, special agent for the Southern and Northern Alabama Railroad companies, has been cooperating with the police de- pertinent of Sheffield in capturing a gang of thieves who have committed depreda- tions on railroad property and robbed stores and freight cars from Decatur to Tuscumba. The two ringleaders have been arrested. Henry Anderson was caught in Tuscumbia Friday night and Henry Reynolds on Sunday night in De catur Anderson is now jailed in Tuscum- bia.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-14
Local Data
Weather Conditions

Birmingham, Ala, Febraury 13-G D. m)-The pressure has continued high over the greater portion of the country. Rather cool weather has prevailed east of the Rockies; although temperatures have risen slightly over that section gen erally. West of the Rockies tempera- lures were quite high for this season, being above freezing at all stations.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-14
BEWARE OF WIDOWS

ter stop dat gal from receivn' comp ny; i; in fac jedge--'
 "Yes, I understand, interrupted the judge. You are a man of some years and I have no doubt some experience. but don't you know that you can't stop the progress of 'love's young dream, . even if it is a nightmare? Your con- duct in this instance was very unbecom-i ing the father by proxy of such fam- fly. As a surety for your future good behavior you will be fequired to drop S2j in the cash box of the city,.