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The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1912-01-30

Mrs. Henpeck-You know the say
ing, "Unlucky in love, lucky at cards. y
Henpeclk-And yet you won't let me
play poker. Id win a fortune.-Bos-
ton Transcript.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1912-01-30

Pop, is patience a virtue?"
Eyes, my son.
"And virtue is its own reward?"
$50 we are told
'And do all things come to those
who know how to waltz
"See here, my son, never attempt to
monkey with the proverbial buzzsaw."
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1912-01-30
IN DEEP MOURNING.

Patron-What is the matter with
this establishment? This steak is
burned black
Waiter-Ye sseh. Mark err respec',
sch. Our chef done died yestiddy.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1912-01-30

but now that he's in college he shows
every sign of taking after his
mother"
THAT so?"
yes; the only thing he's made
since he's been there is the debating
society.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1912-01-30
AS SOMETIMES HAPPENS.

Stenographer-Hel Name! Are
you still with old Rumsey, the broker?
Ex-Stenographer-V little. We
are married now, you know
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1912-01-30
sLANeY BUT RIGHT.

Tom-Dreamt last night that | was
attacked by a giant.
Dick-Some large dream, old scout.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1912-01-30
HE CHANGED.

Does your son take after you?"
81 used to think he was going to,
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1912-01-30
WHY NOT TRY?
INVOLVED.

y-Then you The time who holding your hand
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-28

Washington, February 21.-Rates or the American Express company are sup- stantially three times the first class freight rates of railroads.
 This fact was developed today at the investigation by commissioner Lane into the rates and methods of express companies instituted by the interstate commerce commission. 4N ,cf 4e
 ]. H. Bradley, vice prAEident of the American. continuing his testimony be- gun yesterday, said that his company never had made rate less than two and half times the first class rail freight rate.
 "Is that a reasonable rate?'' inquired Commissioner Lane
 q don't think two and half times the first class freight rate Is enough for the service we give,' replied Mr. Bradley All in all, our rates the coun- try over. are approximately three times the first class freight rate; but we do not attempt to adjust our rates on any fixed multiple of the rail freight rates, Our contract with the railroads pro vides that our rates, per 100 pounds, shall not be less than about two times
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-28
KOLBRETURNS FROM NORTH ALABAMA Brings Back News That Underwood Sentiment
 Is Strong

Montgomery, February 2I-tSpecial)- Capt Reuben r. Kolb, state commission CT of agriculture and industries, has just returned from a trip to north Alaabma, where he addressed Farmers unions in Hale. Greene and Tuscaloosa counties.
 Captain Kolb brought back the news that every man he met in north Alabama is for oscar w. Underwood for President. He says the farmers are taking pretty lively interest in state politics also. but that the chief political topic of the day in that section of the state is in regard to the next presidential election.
 The commissioner declared that the farmers in the counties where he visited are anticipating good crops this year. The rains have been pretty heavy in that section of the, state.7 according to Captain Kolb. which have delayed progress 10 some extent. sbut.the farmers are all hope ful and expect when the weather clears up to be able to get to work in real earn est for the 1912 crops.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-28
QF THE NATION IN SESSION Advocate Establishment of Social Center at Every
 School

st. Louis. February .-Estahlishment of a social center at every school and the use of public school buildings for social and recreational, as well as edu- cational, purposes was advocated by dele gates to the special sessions of the de- partment of superintendents, National Educational association today.
 pr. William H. Maxwell, superinten- dent of schools of New York City. urged the use of schools as social centers. Mrs. Ella Flagg Young, superintendent of schools of Chicago, concurred in his re- marks
 President A Ross Hill of the Missouri state university and Lucy Wheelock of Boston were the speakers at the New York session. President Hill spoke on ideals and modern education and Miss Wheelock discussed the kindergarten.
 Six methods by wAich community may learn it's utmost school needs were given in an address by Dr. William H. Allen. of New York, director of National Training school for public service. One of these methods, he said, is ito make it easy for newspapers to report what the schools do and need"
 Public education, according to the ad- dress of Martin G. Brumbaugh, superin- tendent of the Philadelphia public schools, is tho states effort to promote and provide efficient citizenship.
 In speaking Of the value of the educa- tional commission in determining the ef- ficency of the city school system, Cal win N. Campbell of New Jersey, said l.. .,trx ,a1 ,,f find, known test or commission report, defin- ite measure of the value of much of the teachers real work. Tie declared the value could not be measured.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-28
BAR ASSOCIATION ID MEET IN JULY

Montgomery, February N.-(SpeciaL)- Col. Alexander Troy, clerk of the state court of appeals and secretary of the Ala bama Bar association, has announced that the next annual meeting of the associa- ton will be held in this city on July F and 13 instead of on May r and Is. as previously arranged.
 The date of the annual meeting of the association has been changed in view of the fact that most of the courts of the state will be in session in May. which will make it lard for great many law yers to attend the meetings. The courta are nearly all idle in July, and this fact together with the vacation season of the year, will probably enable large number of lawyers throughout the state to come to Montgomery for the meetings of the association.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-28
Weather Conditions

Birmingham. February 27.-C7 P. M.) There has been but slight movement, during the past 24 hours, of the low area disturbance over the north At lantic, and high winds with snow have continued in that section. The highest wind reported was 72 miles per hour from the northwest at New York. Very heavy snowfall has occurred through out the New England states and the St. Lawrence valley. Light snow has been general throughout the northern portion of the country as far west as Idaho. over the remainder of the coun- try fair weather has prevailed, and have been generally low although a marked moderation has oc- cured in the Mississippi valley.
 Conditions seem favorable for fair weather Wednesday in this section with rising temperatures.
 Summary of observations made at United States weather bureau stations. February 27, 1912:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-28
EXPRESS RATES ARE THREE
 TIMES MORE THAN FREIGHT

the freight rate of the railroads on the same commodity between the same points,"
 MT. Bradley said that, in his opinion, Ia flat express rate would be impracti cable, because it would be too high for short distances and too low for long distances.
 What would you do if Congress should authorize the parcels post?' ask cd Commissioner ,Lane.
 "I do not know MT. Bradley re- piled. "I suppose the postoffice would get the long distance business on pack ages up to II pounds, and the express companies the short distance business. Such law in my judgment. would be destructive of our business"
 Walker D. Hines. counsel for the principal express companies, submit ted a statement in response to general inquiries of the commission showing that in the last 20 years the companies had made 329S increases in their mer- chandise rates and 42,753 decreases. In their general and commodity rates the increase had been r76, and the de- creases 5052 In the elimina tion, al the suggestion of the commission, of the double graduate charge. MT. Hines said the reduction of the revenues of the companies had aggregated S1,000,- GOO year.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-28
FIRST STATEMENT OF DEFENSE TODAY Presentation of Govern ment's Testimony Is
 Completed

Columbus, O., February 27.--With the governments entire case before the court in the form of dispositions taken by a special examiner in half score of cities, and the taking of testimony on behalf of the defense scheduled to be- gin tomorrow in the governments anti trust suit against the Chesapeake and Ohio, the Lake Shore and Michigan Southern, and other railroads and coal companies, the United States district court here adjourned late today until tomorrow.
 Following presentation of the govern ment case and the opening statement of o. E. Harrison. special assistant to Att torney General Wickershun, attorneys for the defense stated that the working of the coal companies and railroads in harmony was a perfectly legitimate pro- ceeding. Lawyers representing the two principal roads involved, the Chesapeake and Ohio and the Lake Shore and Michi- gan Southern, which controls the other companies, asserted that much rivalry has existed between the roads and the coal companies since 1910 when a decis- ion of the United States circuit court called for a dissolution of the combina- tion supposed to exist at that time.
 At present, acording to facts brought out in court today, the Chesapeake and Ohio controls the Hooking Valley and the Kanawha and Michigan roads, while the Lake Shore and Michigan Southern controls the Zanesvilie and Western, and the Toledo and Ohio Central railroads.
 In his statement to the court Lawrence NE Io. Jnclx{nC VI bought by the Chesapeake and Ohio rail- road to extend its trunk line system and that the public has been much bene- fted by this purchase.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-28
TAXES PENSION CASE UNDER PUNISHMENT

Montgomery, February T.-(Special.) )- The mandamus proceedings to compel State Auditor C. Brooks Smith to issue pension warrants to the extent of S3Jo,000 for the benefit of Alabama Confederate veterans came Up before Judge w. w.. Pearson in the Montgomery circuit court this afternoon. The case came up on de- murrers, and Judge Pearson took it under advisement. The decision. of the court will be announced later. The petitioners for @ mandamus are Robert Neasley and others, who contend that the Alabama legislature at it's session in 1907 appropri- ated large amount for additional pen- sions to Confederate veterans in this state. Petitioners claim that former State Auditor Brandon and Auditor Brooks Smith have held up this addition al amount
 The mandamus proceedings were filed first with Judge J. B. Gaston of the pro- bate court about two years ago. at which time w. w. Brandon then state auditor was made defendant. The case has been continued from time to time and was given it's first hearing this afternoon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-28
DID NOT INVEST
 IN BIRMINGHAM Now, 23 Years Later, w. B. Mcbride of New York Is Y Exceedingly Sorry

After coming here 23 years ago and declining to invest. W. B. Mcbride. a prominent New Yorker. accompanied by Mrs. Mcbride and two daughters, is visiting in Birmingham. They are en route home from Florida, where MT. Mcbride has an extensive grapefruit grove.
 He said yesterday that he was in Birmingham 23 years ago. after the panic, when everyone was afraid to place money in Birmingham on &C., count of conditions then prevailing.
 ''It is unnecessary for me to say how very much surprised I am to come here in 1912 and see the stupendous and marvellous growth of this city" said Mir. Mcbride last night. 'I have lived in only two cities in my life, Chicago and New York. I have watched them grow but they have not bested Bir- mingham. speaking in a comparative sense. This Is assuredly the most won- derful city that I have ever visited. I am astounded to see Ensley Corey, Bes.emer and the adjacent country as well as the marvellous South Highlands, which to my mind is one of the most attractive residential sections I have ever seen.
 q intend to make my future home in Ft Myers, Fla, where grapefruit cultivation engages my attention. How ever, I intend to keep a weather eye upon Birmingham and it may be that I will yet recover something I lost in falling to plant few dollars here 23 years ago
 Speaking of the everglades scandals 3 in Florida. Mir. Mcbride said that New York. Chicago and Boston spectators had injured that state irreparably by their shark real estate tricks in that section. However. Florida is grow ing" said he, "and 1t will be one of the most important states in the union hefore 1Ono if # ta mt of tl1fs tiu,a
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-28

The business men of Birmingham are showing great deal of interest in the coming Fred B. Smith to this city. Mir. Smith is at present on a tour across the continent, commencing in California. He will be in Birmingham for one day, Fri day, March l. and is scheduled to make three addresses here.
 At 10 o'clock in the morning he will speak before the Pastors union. At noon he will address the business men of this city at luncheon in Armory hall It is expected that nearly 300 men will be pres ent at this luncheon. The International Male Quartet will sing al the noon meet ing. On Friday evening Mir. Smith will deliver an address, at the Jefferson the- atre. speaking on "America's Greatest Sins.' The subject of his speech at the Armory hall is Business and Religion
 The International quartet, which win visit Birmingham along with MT. Smith, is composed of men who are not only great singers but men who have achieved
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-28
PRE SIDENT TAFT IS
 HDQRSED |NMOb|LE
Republicans Appoint Barker and Allen Delegates
 to Chicago

Mobile, February T.-(Special)-At the convention of the republicans of the First congressional district of Alabama, held here today, the administration of Presi- dent Taft was indorsed, as was also that of P. D. Barker. postmaster of Mobile, as national committeeman.
 The meeting appointed P. D. Barker and C. w. Allen as delegates to the repub- lican national convention at Chicago, with c. B. Deans and A. R. Davidson as al- ternates.
 The district committee was elected as follows P. D. Barker, Mobile. chairman G. B. Deans, c. W. Allen. Mobile county: E. Armstead. Clarke county; w. R. Tur- ner, Choctaw county; A. R. Davidson, Monroe county; A. R. Manning, Marengo county; S. s. Turner. Washington coun- ty; C. w. Allen, secretary.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-28
CALHOUN WILL HAVE
 A $3O,00O PRISON

Anniston. February 27-(Special)-At the meeting of the board of Calhoun coun- ty commissioners in conjunction. with State Prison Inspector w. II. Oates this afternoon it was decided to build q .coun- ty prison on the lot just south pr the present structure. which will be retained as the jailer's home. st
 The old jail has been condemnedf by pr. Oates and the new structure Will {bs healthy, commodious and sanitary, equip ped with steel fixtures throughout It will cost between 325.0oo and <UOo- The p,ans of Architect Whitlock of Birming- ham were accepted. He will furnish specl- |fications and bids will be advertised for soon, rf
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-28

success in other walks of life. They meet each other but once or twice a year when they come together to sing at some great convention. Last year they sang at the convention of Y. M. C. A. men at Lake Geneva, Wis, where they made a decided hit with the college delegates.
 The quartet is composed of c. M. Keeler. a graduate of Upper Iowa university, and at present is connected with the Young Peoples Missionary Movement; P. H. Met calf graduate of Oberlin college of Ohio and now the head of the social settlement work in Quincy, H., and Youngstown, O.; F. w. Peck, a graduate of Oberlin college and at present engaged in association work; Paul J. Gilbert, graduate of De- Pauw university of Green Castle, Ind, and pastor of churches in St. Joseph. Du- luth and Des Moines. This quartet Is known all over the world by it's wonderful work in behalf Of religious movements. They will sing at both the noon meeting and the evening meeting at the Jeffer- son theatre.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-28
w. HILL IS
 MUCH ENCOURAGED

Montgomery. February 2f.-tSpecial.l } Isaac W. Hill of Gadsden. candidate for congressman at large. says he has wis., ited 26 counties in the state and that he feels he has fine prospects for se- curing the nomination. Hill has been in Montgomery for several days and left today on another canvassing expedi- tion in various counties of the state
 Before leaving the city Hill declared that he had made a house to house campaign in the 26 counties he had visited. and that 1t was his intention to remain on the job until April l.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-28
ROOSEVELT SCORED
 AND TAFT INDORSED

Evergreen, February 2I.-Theodore Roosevelt was scored and Taft was in- dorsed by the convention of regular re- publicans of the second congressional district of Alabama, which met here to- day The convention declared against third term for President and elected two delegates and alternates to the na- tional convention.
 Charles H. Scott of Montgomery coun- ty, leader of the progressives, announced that conference had been called to meet March 10 in the interest of Roose- welt It is proposed to call primary whereby Alabama republicans may ex- press their choice for the presidential nomination.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-28
Fertilizer Case Aired

Montgomery, February 27-(Special)- The case of the Bigbee Fertilizer com pany vs. the State came up for hearing this afternoon, and was taken under ad- visement by Judge Parson. The case is petition for mandamus to compel the state auditor to refund certain privilege taxes, the petitioner claiming that the state cannot collect both special tax and a privilege tax from domes;.c cor porations.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-28
News of MOultOn

Mouton, February )-Sam- uel Blackwell, candidate for congress in this. the Eighth district, made 10 speeches in Lawrence county last week, closing here Saturday with a large crowd out to hear him. The audience was enthus- iastc
 The rains continue and the good roads fever is spreading to all parts of the county.
 The republicans of Lawrence county met here Saturday, appointed delegates and indorsed their leaders-Taft and Barker
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-28
FRANK EVANS GOES
 TO CLARKE COUNTY

Montgomery. February 27.-(Special.)- b. Frank V. Evans, associate examiner of public accounts, left Montgomery tonight for Clarke county, where he will examine the books. accounts and vouchers of the officials of that county Examiner Evans recently made an examination of the of fec of Ira Dement, of Lewishurg, Jefferson county. The examiner will probably he engaged on the books of the Clarke county officials for three or four weeks.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-28
Designates Birmingham

Montgomery February 27-tSpecial.)- The Chicago Pnuematic Tool company has filed with the secretary of state papers designating Birmingham as its principal place of business in Alabama, with T. G. Smalwood as its authorized agent. The Chicago Pneumatic Tool company was incorporated under the laws of New Jersey.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-28
OFFICER FATALLY
 WOUNDS A NEGRO
Garage Being Built at Opp-Candi- dates for Office Increase.
 Farmers Delayed

Opp, February 27.-(Special)-At the turpentine quarters of D. A. Baton In Opp a negro crap game was raided early Sunday morning by Night Marshal Brooms and II. c. Stuart, who had been deputzed to assist in making the raid. under arrest, while it is reported that one bully in tho bunch resisted and drew his pistol which he began snapping, when one of the officers fired at him in self defense, which proved fatal. The negro died about 24 hours later. So far neither of the officers have been arrested. It s reported that the deceased negro Is very well known in police circles in nearby towns.
 Dirt is being broke in Opp for the erection of a large automobile garage building is being put up by w. s. Spur lin of this place and T. P. Winston Is contractor.
 Candidates for the various county off ces are getting very thick in Covington and it is likely that same will get very warm before the primaries come off in April 1.
 The heavy downpour of rains in this section has caused the farmers to be slow in the arrangement of their farm ing interests, as it is generally conceded that the crops will all be late.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-28
 Weather FO fefms

Washington, February are fsst fQr Alabama and Mississtpp fain Wednesday and Thu asaF 4fine Wednesday; colder Thu saae nipdeate variable winds.
 Georgia: Fair Wednesday and Thurs day; warmer Wednesday; moderate va. riable winds.
 Tennessee: Fair Wednesday and Thurs day; warmer.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-28
COLD WEATHER
 DELAYS FARMERS

Thorsby. February --fspecial)- The excessive rains and continued cold worry the farmers Of rhorsby, who had planned to grow an carly crop of Irish potatoes. They have about 300 bushels of seed potatoes which, to be early, should have been in the ground at least 10 days, while at present not an acre has been prepared for planting.
 Measles and humps have been prev alent in Thorsby for some time. and have considerably interfered with the regular attendance of the students both in the public school and at Thorsby institute.
 The town council has ordered as a sample 1500 candlepower arc lamp with post for street lighting. Although n sample lamp of another style. has not proved Satisfactory, they do not intend to give up the problem of street lights without further effort to solve 1t.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-28
PILES CURED IN 6 TO IA DAYS

Your druggist will refund money if PAZO OINTM ENT fails 10 cure any case of Itching. Blind. Bleeding or Protrud- ing Piles in 6 to i4 days. soc.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-28
Local Data

For the 24 hours ending at ' p. m. Feb I'll
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1912-11-19
The Veterans Meet
(ContriDuted)

The U. C. ", held their regular
session on the 18th, inst, at the as
sembly hall with many of the citizens
of the city with us. The business
part of the meeting was speedily dis
posed of and We then had the pleas
ure of hearing the music, rotations
etc. from the following persons:
First, Miss Fannie Aldredge played
a beautiful piano solo, and she dis
played great artistic skill in her exc
cution. Then Miss Ethel Ikard's Sc
lect reading was of such character
and rendering as to bring forth the
yisibilities of the audience.
In the absence Of someone whose
name appeared on the program for
a song, the three little Misses Rob-
erts were substituted, and their Ell
fort was rewarded with applause.
Miss Ellen Dickson with Miss LII
liam McNees as piano accompanist