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The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-22
Louisiana Situation

New Orleans, May H.-The following district delegates, representing tbe VII Hams s-Godchaux-Taft, or so-called "Lily White faction elected May fl to the ma tional republican convention and just conl- piled, were given out here today.
 First District-S. J. Tremoulet and Jules A. Dumaine. Instructed for Taft
 Second District-Edward Godchaux and w. J. Barkley. Instructed sfor Taft.
 Third Distrct-Jules Godchaux and Taylor Beattie Instructed for Taft
 This faction elected no delegates from the Fourth Fifth. Sixth and Seventh dis tricts The delegates chosen were elect ed on a split with the Roosevelt faction as opposed to the delegation elected by the Herbert rt-Loisel-Taft. or so-called .Black and tan faction. and all three will fight out claims for regularity at Chicago.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-22
American Vessel Exempted

Washington, May 21.-By the close vote of 100 to 90, the House today refused to permit the imposition of tolls on Ameri- can vessels engaged in the coastwise trade and which will use the Panama canal. The action was during certain of the tive Adamson of Georgia, in charge of the measure, expressed confidence that the House would reverse itself Thurs day, when the bill is taken up for pas- sage, and would vote for the imposition of toll charges on all vessels. irrespective of the flags they flew.
 A sharp but ineffective attack was made on the provision in the bill prohibiting railroad owned vessels from using the canal
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ritz in a first class compartment with an American.
 You Spaniards are great nation. the American said, but can't under stand how a nation that produced Ve- lasquez ana Valdes can stomach the savage cruelty of the bull fight "The Spaniard rolled his black eyes at this, exhaled great cloud of cigar ette smoke and said: You have In America q number of societies for the prevention of cruelty to children, l believer Yes
 And they do good work?'
 Oh. splendid work
 Now the Spaniard showed his white teeth in a smile.
 Well senor, such societies would be useless in my country he said. The man who would lift his hand against a little child has not been born in Spain.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-22
TOUR COMPLETE
 ENDURANCE TEST

Constance, Baden. May 21.-Three of the
 |ight officers and the only civilian who
 Etarted on May 12 from Strasburg on a reliability flight, each carrying a pas
 Eenger in his aeroplane. completed the Eask set them by arriving here today. The
 eivilian, whose name is Mirth, uniformly accomplished the best performance every hay The bulk of the competitors were
 Eliminated on the first day of the eompeti-
 ion while crossing the Vosges mountains |n the face of a gale. A Zeppelin dirlgible balloon accompanied the airmen along
 Ehe several stages. The route from Stras- burg was by way of Metz. Mayence, t-arnstadt, Frankfort, Karlsruhe and Freiburg over the black forest to this city.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-22
VISCOUNT HALDANE
 GOES TO GERMANY

London. May 21.-Viscount Haldane, secretary of state for war, left for Ger many tonight. It was surmised that he would continue his mission begun in the early spring relative to international re- lations and the restriction of armaments. But it was officially stated tonight that Secretary Haldanes visit to Germany was purely of private nature and was un- dertaken for his health 1t is announced further that the secretary is not going to Berlin
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-22
A Kentucky Family Record
the Brandenburg Messenger.

From the Brandenburg Messenger.
 Clint MeCarty, who killed Mrs. Rebecea Frank in Louisville q few days ago, was well known here. having lived near town and opposite this place in Indiana until F years ago, when he moved to Louls- vile. He certainly belonged 10 an ill- fated family
 Thity-eight years ago his father Allen McCarty, was shot in saloon in this city About 20 years ago his mother was murdered. She lived near the Harden county line and was shot by Zack Gill. A son of Clint McCarty. aged years, shot a brother years old while hand ling a gun. About four years ago sister of McCarty's committed suicide in Louis- vile by taking poison. Just a few days ago before the shooting McCarty had a son to die in Louisville.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-22
ATHLETICS BARRED
 IN CHURCH SCHOOLS

Warrensburg Mo, May 21.-The nation hl assembly of the Cumberland Presby terian church stoday voted against all athletics in it's church schools, declaring them a waste of time and gambling.
 The assembly today raised s1000 among the delegates to continue prosecution of suits for recovery of church property taken by the Presbyterians at the mer- ger in 1906.
 The assembly adjourned tonight to meet May 19, 1913, in Bowling Green, Ky.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-22
Lorimer Wants Postponement

Washington May 21.-Amid speculation in the Senate today regarding the prob able disposition of the Lorimer election case there were reports of plans for a determined effort to postpone the vote until the next session of Congress Such move would be stubbornly fought by nti-Lorlmer senators. A probably de- lay, for time at least, was foreshadowed by developments growing out of Senator Lorimer's illness in Chicago. He telN graphed an appeal to have the determina- tion of a date for a vote deferred untn he could reach Washington, coupling that with the statement that his physician would not agree to his leaving home now.
 Senator Lorimer is recovering from combined grippe and bronchitis, with a heart irregularity that has aroused some concern among his friends. His physi- elan. pr. s. R. Slaymaker. has told some of the Senator's friends that MT. Lorimer might be able to leave his home within a month.
 Senator Lea of Tennessee, representing the anti Lorimer forces, expected to bring up the case in the Senate today in order to secure an agreement to d vote but did not find an opportunity.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-22
K ARRANGE MEMORIAL F OR THOSE w HO
 DIED ON THE TITANIC

New York, May 21.-Mayor Gaynor to- bay announced the appointment of the committee of g to arrange for a per- |hanent memorial to those who lost their lives on the Titanic. The committee will
 beet on June to organize. The members
 Pf the committee includes Gen. Tasker H. Bliss, U. $. A; Joseph H. Choate, Robert ". Deforest, the Rev. Dr. Joseph Silver
 han, Cornelius Vanderbilt, Daniel Froh- |nan, J. P. Morgan, Jr., Ralph Pulitzer, Eiarence H., Mackay, George J. Gould and pr. Nicholas Murray Butler.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-22
 COTTON WAREHOUSE FOR NEW ORLEANS

New Orleans, May 21.-Assurances of hearty cooperation were made by the New Orleans Cotton exchange. Board of Trade and Chamber of Commerce last night to the city,dos< board in in-
 dorsing the establishment here of
 mammoth cotton warehouse. The proj- ect provides for the handling Of 3,10o,-
 900 bales and the storage of 1,000.o00 bales additional in season. There will
 be storage charges of minimum handling.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-22
smoot Continues Argument

Washington, May 21.-'.The people don't want their prosperity kicked about like q houn dawg," asserted Senator Shoot of Utah, in continuation today of his argu- ment in the Senate in opposition to a re- vision of the metal schedule as proposed by the House bill. He asserted that the House had entered upon political rather than a scientific revision and contended that there could not be a proper revision of the schedule in advance of a report by the tariff board.
 MT. Shoot defended the rates of the Payne-Aldrich bill, He pointed 10 con- tinued prosperity Under that law and at tributed the high cost of living to other causes than the tariff.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-22
Killing Two Birds

What do you want?" demanded MT. Newlywed as he confronted the tramp at the door of the bungalow, "breakfast or work?"
 "E,oth, slr," replied the wayfarer, tim idly
 Well, eat that" returned the other savagely, handing out a biscuit and q piece of steak. and youl have both."
 Whereupon Mrs. Newlywed glanced re- prcacafuly at her husband, for he was giving away the first fruits of her cul- mary studies at tne cooking school
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-22
Citizens, Ticket Wins

Denver, May 21-The citizens ticket. headed by Henry ]. Arnold. for mayor. won over the democratic and repub- lican tickets today in Denver's mu- nicipal election.
 According to returns received from approximately one third of the 22I precincts Arnold boiled more votes than both John B Hunter. democrat, and Dewey C. Bailey, republican. for mayor.
 The reelection of Ben B. Lindsey, juvenile judge, seemed assured on the face of returns tonight.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-22
Claim Agents Meet

Los Angeles. May 2l.--The twenty third annual meeting of the Associa- ton of Railway Claim Agents, includ- ing representatives of all the prin- cipal railroads fin the United States and Canada, convened, today with an at- tendance of 150 members. The conven- lion will end Thursday The trespass- ing evil,a was the general topic of dis Lcussion today.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-22
HOUPT GETS PLACE
 ON A COMMITTEE

Atlantic City, May FLA. K. Houpt of Memphis was named member of the executive committee of the Ma tional Association of Plano Manufac- turers of America today. w. M Daniels of Buffalo was elected president and Percy Foster of Washington, secretary. The association went on record for Legislation directed against misleading advertisements in large publications.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-22
Rubber Stock Increased

New York. May 21.--Directors of tho United States Rubber company today au- thorized the capital>stocx of the company now fully issued to the extent of $76,0o0 r 900 be increased to s120.000.clO. This will be divided into slO.O0OOoO common and sso, oo 900 preferred. out of this additional issue a common stock dividend of $5.oO0. 600, or 20 per cent upon the outstanding common stock is to be declared.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-22
SENATOR STONE HURLS SARCASM
 AT CANDIDATES
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~--~-~@---~~@-@-~-~--~- on letterhead of the commerce court MT. Richards was asked If his brother was offered s5o00 to influence Rich ards to change his mind so Warneke could get the lease
 My brother had nothing to do with lit" witness said. ''Warneke wrote him three years ago to use his influence with me-
 Reynolds on Stand l II. c. Reynolds of Scranton. an at torney, testified that last February or March he was talking with John T Lenahan, former congressman, about Judge Archibald. and expressed the opinion that he did not see much in the story about an attempt to have c. | c. Roland discount the $500 note in dorsed by Judge Archibald about the time Roland had case before the judge
 MT Reynolds quoted Lenahan as hav- 1 ing said what would you think if l told you that about the time we had the old Plymouth Coal company case ! in the federal courts, MT. Rissinger of the company came to me and asked me to discount a nQte for $2500 in which Judge Arclo oald was inter ested"
 | ". w Rissinger of Scranton, Pa,
 
 promoter named Hamilton came to him with a gold placer concession in Hon duras He took the matter up with Judge Archibald. who said the propo- sition looked good" | MT. Rissinger said he, Judge Archibald and the formers mother-in- law signed s2500 note to raise money to go into the concession.
 Note Still Unpaid l Witness said the note was still un- paid, but was discounted by a local bank Several times he said it had been renewed. | Mir Rfssinger declared he could not remember having asked MT Lenahan or his bank In Wilkesbarre to discount the note.
 T got the note discounted at the bank l usually do business with" he said. My recollection is indistinct" Did Judge Archibald know you were going to discount the note?' N Yes, l think so.' "Did .he suggest who would discount 1t after the stoppage-' No"
 Wistess said Judge Archibald got no money from the note. but stock in the Honduras deal. l Under ross-examination Mir Ris- singer said the old Plymouth Coal com pany case was settled November 19, 1908, and final judgment entered by Judge Archibald November 23, 1908. The note was dated December 12, 1908.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-22
To Probe Lightermen's Strike

London, May 21.-Sydney Buxton. pres ident of the board of trade. announced in the house of commons today that the government would appoint court to inquire into the strike of the lightermen on the Thames. This. he said. was be- cause the strike is rapidly spreading and unless it is soon settled. will involve the stoppage of all work on the London docks.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-22
Congressmen Elected

Baton Rouge. La, May 21.-CSpgress- man J. E. Ransdell and Robert F.~Brous- sard of Louisiana were elected by the state legislature to the United States Sem ate. Mir. Ransdell succeeds senator Eos ter. whose term expires in 1913, and MT. Broussard will fill the term beginning 1915, now held by Senator Thornton.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-22
Indcrse Cobb

meeting of the Alabama Federation of Labor here today resolutions were passed commenting the Detroit players for their strike in sympathy with Ty Cobb. Reso- lutions indorsing Oscar Underwood will be passed tomorrow.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-22
Want Uniform Divorce Laws

Des Moines, Ia., May 21.-T1ans for obtaining uniform divorce laws and for stamping out the opium traffic all over the world will be made during the northern Baptist convention. which opens here tomorrow. according to an announcement made tonight. Dr. James s. Martin of Pittsburg. general super intendent of tho National Reform as- soeiation, is behind the movement.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-22
They Do Better in Spain

From the NeW fOfK Trlbune.
 "Senry Clay 1de, our minister to spain." said Washington official. gets on well in Madrid because he has a great affection for the Spanish people
 MT. Ide, while no champion of the bull fight. hates to hear the Spaniards abused for cruelty on this head.
 He tells an anecdote of Spaniard trayelinx from San Sebastian to Bair-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-22

republican election. The probability that preference primaries win be held makes it desirable fer those who may seek the office to begin their campaigns soon and to be fair to them he said he made the statement now. Senator Crane also is republican national committeeman from Massachusetts. His term in the Senate expires March next.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-22
HAWKINS JURY
 IS NOW COMPLETE

Hendersonville. N. C., May 2l.-Tbe jury which will decide the fate of Abner Me Call, "Boney' Bradley George Bradley, Nora Britt, Lizzie Shaft. Beatrice Mccall and Dan w. Mccall, charged with having guilty knowledge of the murder of Mss Myrtle Hawkins, was completed this aft trnoon.
 The taking of testimony fin the case probably will begin when court convenes tomorrow morning.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-22
Nebraska at Baton Rouge

New Orleans, May 21.-The battleship Nebraska arrived here today from Baton Rouge and began coalng. Capt. Spencer s. Wood expects to sail Friday for Hamp- ton Roads. The Nebraska went up the river to Vlcksburg, making several stops at different towns. The officers and sail ors were entertained at every place the Nebraska visited
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-22
PERSONALS

Mrs M E. Fitzpatrick of Union Springs lis visiting her son, pr. A. s. Fitzpatrick, lat Bessemer.
 The friends of Miss Jessie Abram- |son have received invitations to her
 |confirmation which will take place at
 |Temple Emanu- El Wednesday morning,
 May 22 A reception will he held in
 |the afternoon and evening by her par
 |ents, Mir. and Mrs. H. Abramson, at
 their residence.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-22
SCHOOL FOR DEAF
 IS BURNING

Flint. Mich. May 22.-The Michigan School for the Deaf is burning. There are about $50 students in the institution.
 The fire broke out about 2 o'clock this morning in the main bu.lcing and was reported to be spreading rapidly.
 The school Is a large four story structure. heated on top of d hill.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-22
Crane to Retire

Washington. May 21.-Senator w. Murray Crane of Massachusetts will not be a candidate for reelection to tho United States Senate nbefore the primaries In his state next autumn. He said his decision was formed some months ago though he intended to make m statement until after the national
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-22
Woman Gets Life Sentence

Hillsboro. Mo. May 21.-A Jury in the circuit court today found Mrs. Annie Running guilty of complicity on the killing of her husband Martin Running. Her punishment was fixed at imprisofi- mcnt for life.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-22
BeJlboys Strike

Anniston. May 2i-fspecial)-The negro employees of the Alabama hotel went on A strike tonight because Manager c. H. Mitchell discharged one of their num- Der. There Is not a bellboy or servant in the entire establishment
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-22
ROOSEVELT AND HARMON LEADING
 TAFT AND WILSON
 IN OHIO PRIMARY
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managers tonight. It was stated at the Presidents headquarters that more com plete returns would be awaited before comment would be made Both head quarters were besieged by members of Congress and political leaders tonight for news of the Ohio fight.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-22
GOV. AND MRS. O'NEAL
 RETURNING HOME

Washington, May 21.--(Spe- cia1)-Gov. Emmet O'Neal and Mrs O'Neal left Washington for Alabama this morning after spending part of yesterday and last night here. Mrs. O'Neal at- tended the Dolly Madison break fast yesterday and the gover- nor and Mrs. O'Neal were visited bv a number of their Alabama friends at the New Willard last night. They have been in Phil- I adelphla and New York during the past few days.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-22
Undue Pressure

Indignant Mother-Do you mean to say that you permitted Mrs. Hig0n to put his
 arm about your waist of your own free will?'
 Pretty Daughter dronically)-No indeed mamma. Considerable pressure was brought to bear upon me. l assure you.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-22
Prendergast to Nominate T. R.

Washington, May 21.-It was announced here today that William Prendergast of New York city had been picked by Theo1 dore Roosevelt to make the nominating speech at the Chicago convention.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-22
LaFollette Selects Olbrich

Madison. Wis, May 21.-MichaeI B. Ok hrich of this city probably will be selected to present the name of Senator LaFollette to the Chicago convention for the presi- dential nomination.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-22
Birmingham Man Secretary

A. D. Peck representing the Simp- son Methodist church of Birmingham. at the general conference of the Meth odist Episcopal church at Minneapolis, Minn., has been elected secretary of the Laymans association.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-22
Harmon Silent

Columbus, O.. May Ex-Governor Judson Harmon received the returns of the state presidential primary here tonight, but de- clined to make any comment on the sit- uation until he had received the complete figures.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-22
Getting Near It

From the Pittsburg Dispatch.
 ''If she told you her age you can surely figure out when she was born
 Judging from what she told me her age was, should say she was born on her 14th birthday"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-22

wANTED--To RENT, FOR SUMMER MONTHS, NICELY FURNISHED HOUSE, SIX ROOMS AND HATH, NEAR END OF SOUTH HIGHLAND CAR LINE. OWNER yACATEs JUNE 1. CALL BELL MAIN 2si0.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-10-25
SHIP CAPTURED IN
 WAR CENTURY AGO
 TO-DAY IS NOW A TAVERN

One hundred years ago today the British ship Macedonian, cruslng on the Azores and Deeaturs ,in rTyfa' With each @ other at a point on the Atlantic about 500 miles northwest of Cape Verae' on the west coast of Africa. Ens a raking fire, to which the Maceoon- ian replied, valiantly with all us thirty-six guns. After a number or the British man awards guns had been disrn ounted, and most of her gunners killed or wounded, she sur rendered. Although he had achieved brilliant victory, Decatur thoqgne |. necessary to apologize for the length of time spent in forcing surrender "by reason of a rough sea and the enemyS reluctance to come TO closeF quarters
 The Macedonian" was the only British man-o'-war brought In as a prize to an American port Great enthusiasm was manifested when she was lowed into Portsmouth, N. H. After remaining there a short time the United States Navy Department ordered the vessel taken to the Brook lyn Navy Yard. On the way she sprang a leak, for she had been pretty well knocked to pieces in battle. and to save her from sinking she was beached at City Island, near New York City, now a favorite resort for yachtsmen. Insp pection by naval ex- was unfit for sea service, and she was placed on the block to be knock ed down to the highest bidder. Only one man, named Smith, appeared to have any desire to own a man-o'-war. and he secured title to the frigate for the ridiculous sum of $25.
 MT. Smith opened bar in the cab in of the picturesque old wreck, on the City Island beach, and the novel, ty of the thing attracted many pat rons. Upon the death of Smith he was succeeded by his son Jacob, who built a three-story addition to the frigate and called it the Macedonia Hotel. The tavern is the most popu- lar resort on City Island, and is popular place for the picnics of po1i- tical organizations. Jacob Smith died this year, survived by eighty-four children. grandchildren and great
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-10-25
Bridgeport, Conn

the ages the human heart has called for this entertainment. The genius Of man has been taxed to meet this hu- man need. Even nature has been used as the basis for tone development. Af- ter the foundation for music had been laid new discoveries popped into sight, and among the most marvellous Inven- ton of the age is the modern talking machine which in reality is more than a reproducer of the human voice it is a musical instrument, automat- ically reproducing the very finest se- lections from the most famous opera singers, the most reputable orchestras, bands, soloists, monologeists, etc, etc. The talking machine is the most pop ular home entertainer in the musical field, because it furnishes a, variety or programme not possible aven in con- cert or on the stage.
 The small cost of these instruments is also a marvel. They are even eoid on easy weekly payments, making IL possible for every home to have one. With an assortment of some fifty de- signs. and the largest variety of rec ords carried in any store between New York and Boston, F. E. Beach, 9oz Main street, caters to the Bridgeport public in a most splendid and thor ough manner. Call in and see him.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-10-25

$1.25. Today, it is in the neighbor- hood of $2. Give us an equal chance with other nations on the cost of our material, and we are confident that with our machinery and skilled help we would be able to compete. When ever the labor in any foreign nation became effective our own, they would demand and could secure an equal wage. The erroneous claim of many manufacturers that they are handicapped by cheap foreign labor is shown by their action when dull times come and it is necessary to dis pense with some of the labor. The class of labor dispensed with, in these cases, is not high priced labor which one would expect to be the case were this contention true but rather the low priced labor which it is claimed is the salvation of the country"
 why President Taft's tariff board say very much this same thing. They say that the highest wages go often with the highest prices for the pro- duct, that is, that the higher the wages the less the cost of production, and so the larger the profits to the eHn- ployer
 .+The fact is that our tariff laws are a bundle of log-rolling devices to give exorbitant returns to certein interests on their invested capital They are schemes for favoritism, and very ef- fectual schemes for that end