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The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-09
TODAY'S AGE-HERALD

f-Lodge is opposed to initiative and referendum.
 President Taft attacks ideas of Rd0se-
 welt
 Amundsen claims that his party General Salaza takes the field against
 rebels.
 Lively day in the everglades probe. New turn. taken In Colombian muddle. .2-Peaee treaties are dead issue. No agreement yet with republicans. a-ealhoun Rifles stand rigid test. Judge Richardson given an ovation. Gives details of the Lutes murder. EEditorial comment. ARovd rules that heating contract is
 defective one. M
 Former pal swears ''New York Harry
 confessed to him.
 Eiqht indictments against liquor men Humiliation is just missed by garbage
 can deal.
 Says Mississippi will go for Under-
 wood
 Federal grand jury summons Brookc. 6-Sports. "A Boarding house possibilities involving
 heart interest. Society. s-Governor o Neal here 10 inspect mih-
 ing camps
 tfrcIe sans star detective in town. Perry county will build good roads. o-strain begins to tell on Mrs. Grace.  1o-Trade moves along at steady pace. Clean streets as asset for health.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-09
RAW WOOL ID
 FOLLOW FREE SUGAR

Washington, March S.-Free raw wool to follow free sugar was reported to be the plan of the House of Representatives to- day
 Although Representative Underwood chairman of the ways and means commit tee. recommends such bill. the demo- cratic members will ask that the bill be referred to the caucus, and 1t Is likely that this will be the course. As the duty lost on free sugar was practically made by placing the excise bill on the statutes, the democrats are free to place increased tariffs on silks or some such other article.
 It is said the democrats who insisted on free raw wool bill were so much in the majority and SO insistent that some means had to be found to crace the difficulties.
 Democratic Leader Underwood and other members of the ways and means commit. tee decline 10 discuss the plan just as they did in the sugar tariff deliberation, but that such plan is under considerd- ton was admitted by members in touch with the situation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-09
Conflicting Reports Settled

Confirmation of Capt. Roald Amund- sens attainment of the south pole on De- cember II, 1911, received from the explorer himself sets at rest the conflicting reports current on the subject yesterday. dis- patch published by the Daily Express In London declared that Amundsen had stated that Scott had reached the south pole. Ut was assumed this declaration in- dcated Amundsen himself had not suc- ceeded In attaining the object of his ex- petition. and credit was generally given to the British explorer
 Nothing hitherto has been heard from Captain Scott and Captain Amundsen now denies that he said or telegra phed any thing relative to his brother rival of his expedition. The honor for the aehieve- ment of reaching the south pole must now be given to the Norwegian explorer until Captain Scott announces the result of his expedition. Captain Amundsen has for many years been considered one of the most daring and competent of Arctic and Antarctic explorers.
 He took with him a large pack of Si- berian dogs and his men were all pro- vided with skis for traversing the great glacier ice. Captain Amundsens party made it's base and winter quarters 50 miles nearer the south pole than his Brit ish rival
 Nothing was heard from the expedition for many months until the arrival of the Fran was reported two days ago at Ho- bart, Tasmania.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-09
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SUNDAYS AGE-HERALD

Are you acquainted with Bill Vines? He is writing some of the best humor articles appearing anywhere in the United States, and they are published exclusively in the Sunday Age-Herald. You will enjoy his views tomorrow on "Our Latin Cousins
 George Ade in tomorrow's Age-llerald writes on 'rrhe New Fable of the Shake up; or Who's Which in the Grand Old parties"
 Frank G. Carpenter writes on what 'unele Sam Is Doing in Hawaii
 A romance of the business world is en- titled, "The Fool of the Family
 The subject of q classic in page to- morrow Is Philip" by William Make peace Thackeray.
 R. IT. I.einad has a special contribution on some Old Failures as Applied to Mod ern lsms."
 c. F. Markell writes on "The Lost At lantis," being an interesting story of visit to the Azores.
 The Age-Herald special editorial feat ure will contain the following, ill addi- ton to Bill Vines, Principal A M. Fair jbairn," by pr. George Eaves: That Boy,' by pr. w. E. Evans; "Men Who Have Made Alabama--George s. Huston.' by R F. Riley: "Of Certain Hopes and Fears,' by A. B. Bealle.
 The comic section in colors tomorrow will embrace the following subjects: Help, Der Inspector lss Kidnapped, by DIrks; Poor Happy Hoolisan in Bad Again." by F. Opper; "Jimmy-Ooh, He Has to Kiss a girl" by Swnnerton; "Oh. the Sassy Lynx." by Swinnerton; "Oh, Look Who's Here-Si and His Mule Maud Become Neighbors of Howson Lott by F. Opper; "In the Land of Wonderful Dreams-My What Trouble Maker Flip Is.' by McCay.
 These are only few of the features which contribute to make the Sunday Age-Herald the best Sunday newspaper in the south.
 Place your orders for Sundays paper today.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-09
SENATOR BANKHEAD /.
 Is VERY OPTIMISTIC.
Reports at Underwood Headquarters Are Very
 Encouraging
By WALTER HARPER

Washington, March S.-(Special.) While Senator Bankhead and others connected with the Underwood presidential head quarters in Washington arc saying but little for publication, much optimism is evident about the offices in the Woodward building.
 Senator Bankhead and Dr. owen are looking for substantial results rather than newsnaper publicity and they. are. gnipg after tisis most essential thipE to 8 presi- dental nomination,
 Encouraging reports are coming in daily from all sections of the country and espe- cially from the south. Georgia and Flori- da are failing in line with effective organ izations and those in charge in these states are confident that they will vote solidy for Oscar Underwood. More than half the Tennessee delegation to the con- yention is expected to vote for Under wood on the first ballot. Some effective work is to be done at once in Mississippi and the leaders have the assurance that Underwood has a good show to carry tic state.
 News from South Carolina, North Car olna and Maryland is most encouraging
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-09
MAY HAVE COURT
 GREER IN ALABAMA

Washington. March s.-tspecial)- Senator Bankhead introduced a bill in the Senate today providing for the cre- ation of the office of court crier for the Northern district of Alabama. Here tofore court criers have been provided at each of the several places where court is held in this division. It Is the opinion of Judge Grubb and other officials of the court that business would be expedited by having one man familiar with the work to attend all the courts and perform the duties of the office.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-09
Calero Denies Interview

Washington, March s.-Emphatic denial has been made to American Ambassador Wilson at Mexico City by Manuel Calero, the Mexican minister of foreign affairs. of the interview accredited to him declar- ing foreigners would be held as hostages should a foreign force Invade Mexico.
 Ambassador Wilson informed the state department today that Calero had de- clared his sentiments were exactly the opposite of those expressed in the alleged interview. He also asserted he would not let the matter rest with a mere de- nial but intended to pursue a rigid in- pestigaton of its origin.
 Further disaffectlon among former Ma dero followers was reported. Miranda, prominent general in the Madero revo- lution, is said to have a large force un- der his command near the capital. Ar fairs in the state of Chihuahua appear to have quieted since the revolutionists took possession.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-09
Reports Show DisOrganized Activity in Widely Sep
 arated Districts
'CALERO DENIES HE
 MADE STATEMENTS
Did Not Say Mexican People Were Holding Americans as Hostages for Non-Intervention-F
 Rebel Advance on Capital

Mexico City, March S.-Gen. Jose Gonzales Salaza, who retired from the war ministry to take active charge of the forces In the field against the rebels around Torreon left today with a special train of armored cars carry ing machinery, artillery and ammuni- tion.
 The days news reports in the re public indicate 6 continued disorgan- ized activity on the part of the mal- contents in widely separated regions In Chiapas, bridges have been burned on the Pan-American railroad but the disorders there are asserted to be onl2 local in significance
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-09
NEW TURN TAKEN IN COLOMBIAN MUDDLE Ospina Resigned Volun- tarily, Says MacDouall TO QUIET CARTAGENA A
  Acting Secretary of State Wilson Says No Invitations Were Solicited or Received-Newspapers Had
 the Wrong Impression
TO QUIET CARTAGENA

Washington, March S.--Senor Pedro Nel t)sffna was hot recalfed lyy Ctolofnbia aS minister to the United States as result of his allege insult to this country by in- forming the state department unoflcially that a visit by Secretary KNOX to Colom- bia might be "inopportune."
 Senor Roberto MacDouall, charge q affairs of the Colombian legation, de- clared tonight that Scnor Ospina resigned of his own initiative and that the state department did not receive special inyl- tation for Secretary Knox to visit there. As consequence it is practically certain that Cartagena will be omitted from the Knox itinerary.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-09
Presidio Alarmed

PresIdiO, Tex, March S.-Because or threatening conditions in this vicinity of the border the Business Mems club of Presidio has appealed 10 Gen. Jo- seph W. Duncan. commanding the ue- partment of Texas for troops to pa tro the Rio Grande. Ojinaga, across the border from Presidio, is the only port of entry in the state Of Chihuahua remaining in the hands of the Mexican government. The troops arc being re- cruited to defend the town and Cen eral Sanchez, defending the garrison, declares that the town will be held at all costs Because Of the proximity of ojinaga to this city 1t is regarded as imperative that United states sol- diors be sent poste haste.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-09
Denies Sending Telegram

Hobart, Tasmania, March s.=6apt hea,i Amundsen, Norwegian explorer, deUie5 having telegraphed anything regarding Capt. Robert Scott or the British expedi- tions.
 Captain Amundsen Is the only member of the Antarctic expedition who has landed from the Tram Nobody Is al- lowed to go aboard the vessel under my pretext whatever. The explorer says he iS pleased with the results of hls expedlti1n. He maintains absolute silence. Captain Amundsen intends to stay at ffopurt tor d few days He will then go to AustraHs. and give q few lectures there, afterwards departing fee lnropa zhsss vsshzs,i- La; et Ayrea, thence round Cape Horn nls4 anf slsA Bering Straits and through the norths yvest t,a assapp and inc Arctic ocean
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-09
Municipal Improvements

Athens, March S.-(Special. )-Athens is discussing the question of adding to her light plant and putting in new dynamo and q new engine and putting on a day current here for commercial purposes, There are sufficient industries here that will take power that will pay the.expense and little over.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-09
Denies Telegraphing Success of English Explorer,
 Captain Scott
LONDON ACCEPTS
 HIS STATEMENTS
Great Rejoicing Expressed in Norway at News of Amundsen's Success.
 Will Lecture in Australia and Then Depart for Europe

Christiana. Norway. March s.-rwo locaf newspapers today received dis patches from Capt. Roald Amundsen an- nouneing that he reached the south poie on December II. 1911. The dispatches we're sent from Hobart. Tasmania. where Amundsen yesterday arrived. The dis- patches read:
 Pole reached fourteenth-seventeent December"
 This evidently means that he remained three days in the vicinity Of the polo probably for the purpose of taking obser- vatlons more accurate as to his position.
 Great Rejoicing
 Rejoicing over Captain Amundsens success in reaching the south pole afa widespread. Tie feeling of the people was voiced in the storthng by President frederick konow, who said:
 We cannot begin our day $ work With out expressing our thankfulness and ex- press onr admiration and tie pride 9e feel over the news that Captain Amuna- sen and his comrades have reached tho south polo and planted the Norwegian flag there.
 we are proud in the thought that these men are our fellow countrymen and that they have once more succeeded i'll coYer- ing the name of Norway with glory
 The storthing then telegraphed To Cup tain Amundsen ut Hobart, Tasmania, it's warmest greetings and thanks.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-09
Another Denial

New York March s.-The New York Times received dispatch today from Rcald Amundsen at Hobart, Tasmania, saying that he knew nothing about Cap tain Scott British explorer, and his e1pe- dition This message was in reply to one sent by the Times asking Amundscn If he knew anything about Captain Scott
 and was brought out by the dispatch from Hobart published first by London newspaper yesterday, to the effect that Amundsen upon his arrival a Hobart de
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-09
200 Rebels in Chihuahua

There are approximately 20OO rebels now reported in Chihuahua City. Outbreaks continue in the states of Jalisco, Zaca- tecas, Oaxaca, Vera Cruz, Pueblo and Tlaxacala.
 Miss s. P. Cheek, an American, is reported safe and well in Durango.
 Maj. Gen. Leonard Wood, chief of the general staff, denied that two more reg iments had been ordered to the frontier
 Apprehension for the safety of the % Americans cut off from communication at Velardena, Mexico. appears to have been groundless. according to a report from Consul General Hanna at Monte- rey, who investigated the case at the in- stance of the state department. From his report 1t appears that the Americans were all right so recently as March ,. The Americans cut off in Torreon were also reported well last Tuesday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-09
Hard Fighting in PuebIa

In the state of Puebla there has been hard fighting around Acatlan, which was eleaguered for three days. Two hundred Iapatistas and e7 defenders Of the city are reported killed.
 Villages in the vicinity are heinz footed. Atixco, q cotton manufactur- ing town, is said to be threateneu.
 A statement issued by brother Of Gov Abraham Gonzales of Chihuahua, says that the latter has established state headquarters at Ciudad Guerrero, SD miles west of Chihuahua, where nc has gone with Francisco Villa and re- malning loyal Maderistats. He was said to be enlistlng additional men for an attack on OroZoo.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-09
Begin Advance

Chihuahua, March s.-(Via El Paso, Tex)-The vanguard of the insurrectos army here departed for the south in two trains today. It was the real beginning of the campaign against the city of Mex leo City, although the immediate destiAa- ton of the column was announced as reon.
 General Orozco declared in an interview that nothing except the resignation of President Madero could now stop the war
 He must follow Diaz.' said the rebel commander in chief.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-09
Clark on the Stand

Mir. Clark described visit to Secretary Wilson He said he was accompanied by some of his constituents.
 We talked about several things, and finally I said to him: Mir. Secretary. we came to talk everglades to you. v he said, and the mention of the word everglades riled him. He went up in the air lie told me he had suppressed the circular about the everglades and said, think l did right; don't you? l said: You dld right, MT. Secretary, if the circular was false, but you did wrong if the other IS
 rue. We talked for some time and the secretary said he had suppressed the re- port because he had been requested to do so by selling agencies l was aston ished.'
 MT. Clark was subjected to a rigid cross examination by Solicitor McCabe. Much feeling was apparent between the two men. Clark recently attempted 10 legislate Mir. McCabe out of office. it was charged. The solicitor was asked for some direct excerpts from the secretary. "I remember one,' he said. He told me he was not running his office to protect fools all over the country who did not know any better than to buy something they never saw"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-09
Foreign Diplomats Meet

Diplomatic representatives of all nations having any considerable number of cti- zens residing in the capital met today to discuss methods to be pursued for the protection of such persons and their prop erty They prepared an inquiry to bo presented to the federal government as to what measures have been taken for the protection of foreigners.
 thousand prisoners in Belum, the famous Mexico City prison. have peti- toned to be allowed to enlist. Many of those serving short terms will be accepted.
 A mass meeting of citizens has been called for Sunday in the Pasee De La Re- forma, the principal building, as demon stration of patriotic citizenship
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-09
Reason for Detection

The orozco, father and son, after having failed previously 10 receive ap- proval by the department of finance of claims for l0e,000 pesos. were paid half that sum by Emilio Nasquez Gomez, then minister of the interior. on July 20. without proper proofs of eXpendi- lures or losses according to the state ment of federal officials here.
 The memorandum of damages suffered by the Orozcos. filed with the minister or finance, include money alleged to have been advanced to the, extent of 2d,o0o and so,vDU pesos, respccuveIS, by the 'oroGcos. senior and junior, and various items for corn. horses, rifles, claims paid for revo- lntloniStS Killed. etc
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-09
LIVELY DAY IN THE EVERGLADES PROBE Governor Gilchrist Protests
 Against Investigation HE ANSWERS CLARK Says Representative Has Cost the State of Florida Over Million
 DolIars-McCabe Also Active.
 Clark on the Stand
HE ANSWERS CLARK

Washington, March Ex-Governor Gill; christ of Florida protested today against the alleged discrediting of his state by the investigation of the ever glades reclamation project. The gov ernor complained that the scope of the House inquiry was being limited, al though much to the discredit of Flor ida and much in defamation of it's ever glade lands case. Much of the report was put in the record he said. He came here to present the other side if possible, he said. He is chafing under the limitations of testimony
 The governor presented a letter to the committee, the relevancy of it to the case to be later decided.
 In his letter the governor invited the to visit Florida and see what drainage was being done, and what might be accomplished by the plan being put into execution by the state. He cited many authorities. He said they could substantiate the claim that the soil of the everglades was fer tile and rich and could be reclaimed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-09
Asked Leave of Absence

Senor MacDouall said tonight that Selror Ospna, many weeks before the Knox trip was announced, had applied for leave of absence of three months on account of the critical Illness of his wife The Colombian government, he said, in the midst of the tanslc over the Knox trip merely granted to Sonor Ospina the leave requested.
 The minister, on the other hand. dis satisfied with the attitude of the United States toward Colombia in failing to an- swer her notes asking for arbitration of the Panama claims, cabled his resignation to Bogota.
 only a few days ago. Senor MacDouaIl added, came the acceptance of Senor Ospina's request with the provlso. how ever, that 1t might be convenient for hm soon to re-enter the diplomatic service. 1t is probable that Senor Ospna may be assigned to London.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-09
Replies to Clark

Referring to Representative Clark of Florida who recently attacked him in the House Governor Gilchrist said:
 Tn 1906 MT. Clark stumped the state against the drainage project. From all have heard 1 have every reason to believe that he is at present against the drainage In my opinion his action has damaged the state millions of dol lars. l have stated that the railroads of the west are greatly benefited by this unwarranted attack upon the everglades of Florida. 1 have never thought that Representative Clark vas in any way controlled or owned by the railroads His actions, however, play into their hands"
 As a witness today Representative Clark put into the record correspond ence with ,the Secretary of Agriculture and others to refute newspaper erltl- cism of his attitude.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-09
PRESIDENT TAFT ATTACKS IDEAS OF ROOSEVELT Discredits Principles Ad- yanced in Columbus
 Speech
ARE IMPRACTICABLE
 AND DANGEROUS
The President Spends Day in Whirl- wind Campaign of Northern Ohio. Greeting Not Wildly Enthusi-
 astic-In Chicago Today

Toledo, O., March s.-speaking tonight to an audience that filled to overfiowing the Toledo Coliseum, President Taft de- clared his opposition to the recall of judges and to the recall of judicial de- cisions.
 It was the first set speech of the Pres ident's trip to Ohio and Illinois and Ohio politicians and citizens listened with ap- parent interest to q speech that had been heralded from Washington as an answer to that which Colonel Roosevelt made in Columbus recently. The President made no mention of Colonel Roosevelt nor to his Columbus speech, but he as sailed some of the doctrines enunciated by his predecessor in the White House.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-09
McCabe Attacks Clark

Solicitor McCabe tried to show that Rep. resentative Clark was interested in the sale of lands in Florida outside the ever glades. He produced a letter from MT. Clark to B. w. Helm. vice president of an everglades land company, offering to make deal with MT. Helm to find pur- chaser for B acres of land. The price was s300.c0o. Any purchase price in ex- cess of this amount would be the profit wrote.
 Members of the committee objected to the introduction of the letter. but Mir Clark said he had no object in keeping it out of the evidence and upon this state ment the letter was allowed
 MT. Clark explained that he had sey- eral plats of real estate in mind for which --~.~~~~~~~~-->~~~>~-~~~
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-09
Use American Flags

Practically every auditor carried an American flag and when the President reached his declaration against the re- call of judicial decisions the flags sprang into action and the crowd applauded and cheered with enthusiasm. Mir T'aft's declaration that the recall of decisions was without merit, reactionary instead of progressive and revolutionary, met with almost instant approval. He was com pelled to wait for nearly. minute while the audience expressed it's pleasure with his views.
 Before beginning his set speech Mir. Taft referred briefly to the failure of the Senate to ratify, as introduced. the arbitration treaties with Great Britain and France. His reference to the hor TOTS of war called forth almost as much enthusiasm as did his more political ut- terances about the judges.
 Utterly without merit or utility, and re- dictionary instead of progressive: crude, revolutionary, fitful and unstable were the terms in which the President re- ferred to the recall method of reversing judicial constructions of the constitution.