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The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-29
NEW CROP IS FAST
 GET TING UNDER WAY

New orleans, April 2S.2rhe cotton mar ket can hardly help being almost en- trely a weather affair. The new crop is fast getting under way and the weather conditions affecting it are naturally the most important fatcor in the cotton world. This wee6 the planting of the cotton crop will be in full swing, unless rains inter fere and lcpOrts from the belt will out balance all other features, especially if they are at all out of the ordinary.
 The opening of the new week will de- pend on the weather reports of over Sunday from the belt. Liverpool has yet to discount week end reports. which were unfavorable. as it closed in a very bearish mood. Cables may affect first prices. one way or another, but the at tention of the American markets can hardly be distracted from the weather over Sunday for as long a time as the opening call lasts.
 The cotton markets are chiefly con- cerned with conditions in tn ecentral and eastern portions of the belt. In the west(, the crop appears to be getting around to a normal state and news from that portion of the belt this week ough ito favor the bears, rather than the bulls Elsewhere even moderately unfavorabie accounts will be a decided help to the bulls, because cs the hand-vap the crop already has received from an unfavor- able winter and spring.
 The theory of most cotton men is that long dry spell is bound to follow a protrscted rainy period and many trad CTS will eagerly watch this week for signs that the weather is about to settle Conservative brokers and traders, how ever, are of the opinion that it will take more than a few days of fair weather to change sentiment regarding the new crop.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-29
HUDSON PREDICTS SMALL COTTON CROP
Georgia Commissioner Says Yield Will Be Smallest
 in Years

Atlanta, April 2S.-(Special)-Com sicner of Agriculture T. G. Hudson pre- diets the smallest cotton crop this year Georgia has known in many years.
 "Tiousands of acres in southwest Geor- gia," he said have not even been plowed, much of the ground is still standing under water. I do not remember when cotton has been as late In Georgia as it is this year. and the conditions are much the same in the middle portion of the state. Unless something unusual happens, the Georgia cotton crop is going to be very light"
 Mir. Hudson goes out of office next Wednesday. and he will be succeeded by ]. ]. Connor of Barrow. appointed by Gov Joseph NJ. Brown for the unexpired term There is question whether the unexpired terms ends following the cleo ton in October or lasts until the legisla- ture meets in June, 1913 Mir. Hudson's commission bears the latter date. but il is not constitutional office. aud thert
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-29
Local Data
Weather Conditions

Birmingham, Ala, April 2s.-G D. m).- A short period of fair weather in Ala bama was succeeded late Sunday by in- creasing cloudness and approaching un- settled weather. Generally low pressure conditions in the interior of the country is attended by general rains over most Of the central valleys and the western portion of the gulf states. Rain had occurred as dar east as Memphis Sun day night, and the wind blew AS miles per hour there during the day. Shreve- port reported a rainfall of .96 inches dur ing the past 24 hours. Brisk to high winds were quite general at southern lake sta- ten, few gulf stations and many of the stations in the interior of the coun- try
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-29
COMPL ANT MADE AGAINST JAPANESE
Frisco Attorney Protests Against Their Coloniza-
 ton of Lower California

San Francisco, April &1t was stated today that complaint against the coloniza- ton of Lower California by Japanese was made to the state department a month ago by Frank Schilling, an attor- ney of this city. He wrote as follows:
 "The board of trustees of the ex-mission de santa Cau.Iina Land company a de- funct corporation, claims an undivided in- tcrest Of 26l ,000 acles in Lower California, and as ttese nIssicn lands extend down the peninsula adjacent to Magdalena bay, It becomes the dnty of this board to in- yoke your aid asaiHst the Japanese ag- grcssion upon the peninsula of Lower Cal itornia After telling of the title of lands, Schilling conclades My associates on the board of trustees and 1 desire to lodge Q protest with the department of state. lirst, against Mexico sanctioning the H. legal invasion of Our private property in the former cx-iplsslon by the Japanese, and second, against Japan for counte- nancing and ahtttiLg it's citizens in squat ting and trcspassing upon the private property of American citzens.'
 Huntington Wilson, acting secretary of state. responded by suggesting that the question of title he put up to the courts.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-29

passed by the House, but amended in the Senate to provide for federal super vision, may be brought up in the House tomorrow on a motion of the House oonferees to accept the Senate amend nent This If adopted would mean She enactment of the law. The con- ferees had been deadlocked on the Sen ate amendment for months.
 The Senate committee on commerce and the House committee on merchant marine, are considering measures de- signed to ensure the safety of ocean traffic, in the light of the Titanic dis aster The Senate committee, probably this week, will recommend a bill to require two wireless telegraph opera tors on all ocean passenger craft of moro than 5000 tons. Many measures affecting regulation of ocean traffic heve been introduced in both Houses and pressure Is being brought to bear from outside to expedite legislation 10 remedy the conditions disclosed by tho Titanic disaster.
 The rivers and harbors appropriation bill. amended from Its House form, Will be ready to report to the Senate lrobably this week.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-29

A large crowd attended the memorial services at Oakland cemetery yesterday afternoon The exercises began at o'clock. The members of Camp Pat Gle burne attended in body. The ceremonies were solemn and impressive, the usual memorial exercises, together with a mus ical programme. being rendered. At the last taps was sounded and barred heads heard the strains of the bugle. Com pany g, A. N. G., assisted in the pro- gran,me When the cemetery was de- serted by the people mounds of flowers dotted the hillside.
 The speeders who have used Avenue E for Q race tracsk. have about been dis persei by the officer who stands along the avenue near Twenty-ninth street. Fly in gautomobiles and motorcycles are con-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-29

There was no different method in deai ins with the Harvester company, than with any other corporation.
 MT. Taft was in full accord with the idea of making the most thorough and careful investigation by the bu reuu of corporations before beginnine a prosecution in case where the of ficers of the corporation offered and gave every opportunity to examine their books and aid the government in r'dking the investigation, as was tl,a case with respect to both the Harvester and Steel companies.
 Further, the Harvester and SteaI companies explicitly waived any uues- tfon of immunity such as had arisen fo the beef case and they understood that if the investigation developed facts iustifying prosecution would follow
 Mir. Taft was In absolute accord with that method, From the time I was 7 member of the cabinet. there were reny eral discussions at cabinet meetines af this method of procedure, and if u-ss thoroughly understcod prd n -r,,rov,d ;,. every member of the cabinet"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-29

are those who hold that the new commits sioner may be sworn in following the election.
 Since his resignation a couple of months ago Commissioner Hudson has been busy travelling over the state In the interests of his campaign for governor. He has made few speeches here and there of an agricultural nature but is said to have been engaged principally in handshaking tours.
 There is,said to be well defined pros- pect that he and John M Saton. who will actively begin his campaign after May i, may meet on the stump during the con test, and should this be brought about there will be some interesting sparring, for it Is said number of pointed ques- tions growing out of the legislative in- vestigation of the department of agricul- ture are likely to be asked of Mir. Hud- son.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-29
: FINLEY WILL SPEAK AT COLUMBUS IN MAY

President w. w. Finley or the Southern railway has accepted an invitation to come to Columbus on May go to attend q della: dinner to be given by the Column hul bcsrd of trade. The invitation was extended to Mir. Finley some time ago, and the date was fixed for the dinner in order to allow him to be here. He could rot come sooner. Columbus will give 1Ir. Finley a most cordial reception.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-29
PITCHER FRITS IS
 SOLD TO PELICANS

Memphis, Tenn, April 2S.-(speciaD. = Pitcher Charley Frts, last year with Memphis and sold at the beginning of this season, to Kansas City with a pro- viso and later turned back to Memphis, was sold today to New Orleans, accord- ing to an announcement by Manager Bernhard tonight before leaving for At lanta.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-29
 DIAMOND FOUND IN TROUT'S STOMACH

Tacoma, Wash. April 2S-1n the sto- mach of a speckled trout cut open to determine what sort of bait was ad- visabe. Henry r. Parrott. Homer Mus ser and Hugo Sillisch of Nottingham. found a one carat diamond of the fines. water in Tiffany setting. The three men rowed considerable distance up the lake when Parrot got a vigorous bite and three pound tout soon flourdered on the bottom of The boat. One of the par ty suggested cutting open the fishs sto- mach to discover what sort of food the fish were taking. At the first slash of the knife the diamond rolled out
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-29

Very little precipitation occurred near the Gulf of Mexico, the heaviest amounts being reported from the interior of the gulf region and the lower Mississippi valley states.
 Temperatures were nearly seasonable in the southern states generally, and a few degres above the normal at Brming- hara.
 The outlok Is for unsettled weather Monday with very little temperature change during the next day or two. Some rainfall is apt to occur in Alabama be- fore the central storm passes off to the nCrtheastward.
 Summary of observations made at United States weather bureau station, Anri, aS
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-29
NEWS OF ENSLEY

fronted with a blie coated officer, and if they are exceeding the limit they are placed under arrest or given a last warn-
 ing. The residents along the avenue com plained in such strenuous terms to the authorities that the officer was placed regularly there in the afternoon.
 Mrs. W. N Wood, president of the Bir- mingham Humane society, has been named by Governor O'Neal as delegate to the Southern Sociological congress in Montg omery May to 10.
 A packed house greeted the Rev. A. K. Wright at the Franklin theatre yester- day aftsrnon when the pastor addressed the Confederate veterans of the city In memorial service. The pastor delivered an excellent sermon, reciting at length the valor of the southern soldier and the cause for which he fought. Camp Pat Cleburne attended in a body.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-29
tcrney general was directed to bring suit.
 ,slgned.) WILLIAM H. TAFT"
Telegrams Made Public

Washington. April 2S.-Sena.or Joseph M. Dixon. chairman of the na- tional Roosevelt committee. tonight gave out copies of a telegram from James R. Garfield. who was secretary of the interior in 1901. It follows
 MT. Taft was in absolute accord at all times with the method that was used in dealing with the investiga tion
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-29
Weather Forecast

Washington, April 2S.-Forecast for Ala bama and Mississippi: Showers and thun- derstorms Monday; Tuesday probably fan.
 Tennessee: Showers and thunderstorms Monday; Tuesday clearing.
 Georgia: Cloudy and probably showers Monday and Tuesday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-29
UNDERWOOD BACK
 IN WASHINGTON Thoroughly Enjoys Short Stay Among Home People FINE SHAPE FOR WORK
FINE SHAPE FOR WORK
Interested in Campaign Being Waged in Georgia and Florida By His Friends-Whole Attention Di-
 rected to Work in Congress
By WALTER HARPER

Washington, April S.-(SpeciaD After @ thoroughly enjoyable trip home where he attended the marriage of his son and Miss Mary Campbell last Wednesday in Blrmingham Oscar Underwood is back in Washington. He declared tonight that his visit to Birmingham was in every way delightful and that the week away from his duties in Washington has put him in fine shape for the remainder of the season.
 While he is naturally taking a keen in- terest in the campaign that is being waged in his behalf in Georgia and Florida by his friends, he does not seem 10 be worrying. His whole attention is directed to his work here in Congress where he will confne his work and time until the close of the session.
 There remain several appropriation bills yet to be put through the House following the postoffice bill that is now under consideration. But it is not expected that any of the others will consume as much time in debate as those that have already been passed.
 Adjournment Indefinite
 
 Mir. Underwood said tonight that 1t is impossible to tell anything about the time of probable adjournment. Everything de- pen6s upon what disposition the Senate makes of the tariff bills that have been sent over and the time consumed in their consideration.
 Mr. Underwood and some of the other leaders are hoping to reach adjournment early in the summer but many believe that this will be impossible. MT. Under wood will have cotton bill ready to introduce in the House If the Senate shows disposition to put through the other bills.
 It is possible that this bill will be in troduced and started on its passage in the House and maybe put through in any event.
 Mrs. Underwood who accompanied MT Underwood Q Birmingham, returned ! Washington with him.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-29
Poor Fellow

From the Baltimore Evening Sun.
 Whats the matter Smith: all screwed up with lumbago?'
 No: have to walk this way to fit this shirt my wife made me-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-29
THREE LIVES LOST
 IMPAIRMENT FIRE The Marion Gutted By Fire
 in Knoxville Yesterday 3 JUMP TO STREET
When Discovered About 1 a. m. All Railways of Three Floors in Flames. Believed To Have Been of
 Incendiary Origin

Knoxville, April 2s.-Three lives were lost when the Marion, three story apart ment house, on West Church avenue, was practically gutted by fire at an early hour this morning. The dead are:
 J. D. Rant, aged 51, coal operator, burned to death in his apartment on the third floor.
 Mrs. Edward Iockett, aged 43, burned to death on third floor.
 Mrs. John Lister, aged 51, died at hos pital frem injuries received in jumping from third floor window
 The more seriously injured are:
 Mrs. J. D. Rant. jumped from third floor window; concussion of the brain and in- ternal injuries will probably die.
 Mrs. w. D. Wright, fell from fire es- cape; spine injured by falling.
 John Lister, assistant general agent of the Louisville and Nashville railroad, right hip disocated, spralned ankle. burned on legs and arms; jumped from third floor window. 4 Edward Lockett, manager of Jefferson Woolen mills, burned on face and hands.
 Three Halls Aflame
 The fire was discovered shortly after l o'clock. When first seen all the railways of the three floors were furnaces of seeth- ing flames. Policemen and iremen who were first on the scene devoted all their energies to saving human life, for not a single occupant of the building was able to get out by means of the stairways. Peo- pie who crowded to the front windows and to the top of the third floor veranda were begged not to jump and the fears of all were allayed except those of the three who made the plunge to the street below.
 Owner Has Marrow Escape
 Judge Will D. Wright, owner of the building, who with his wife and children had narrow escapes from death thinks the fire was probably of incendiary origin. He did not enter his apartments until 12;S0 o'clock Sunday morning, and he saw nothing wrong at that time. Hardly more than a half hour later the railways were all flames.
 The property loss will not be in excess of S75000 or $S0,000, little damage being done outside of destruction in the hall ways and by water in the 20 apartments contained in the building.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-29
PRESIDENT TAFT
 DENIES ALLEGATION
 MADE BY ROOSEVELT

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Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-04-17
YOUR CRAY HATRS
 QUICKLY VANISH
A Harmless Remedy, Made From Gar den Sage, Restores Color
 to Gray Hair.

A feeling of sadness accompanies the discovery of the first gray hairs which unfortunately arc looked! upon as heralds of advancing age. Gray hair, however handsome it may be, makes a person look old We all know the advantages of being young Aside from the good impression youthful appearance makes on others, simply knowing tha you are looking fit' giyec one courage to undertake and accomplish things. So why sui fer tho handicap of looking old on account of gray hairs, when simple remedy will give your hair youthful coler and beauty in few days time? time?
 Most people know that common gar den sage acts as a color restorer and scalp tonic as well. Our grandmoth- CTS used a "Saga Tea for keeping their hair dark, soft and luxuriant In Wyeth's Sage and Sulphur Hair Rem. edy we have an ideal preparation of Sage, combined with Sulphur and other valuable remedies for dandruff, itching scalp and thin, weak hair that is split at the ends or constantly com ing out. A few applications of this valuable remedy will bring back the color, and in a short time it will re- move every trace of dandruff and greatly improve the growth and ap- pearance of the hair
 Get a fifty cent bottle from your druggist today, and notice the differ ence in your hair after few days treatment. All druggists sell it, under guarantee that the money will be re- funded if this remedy is not exactly as represented. Mann-Tankersley Drug Company.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-04-17
EARLE IS SAFE FROM
 0FLO0D, SAYS REPORT
Nearest Overflow Water Is at Marked Tree-'FrainS
 Operating.

Eearle, Ark, April 16-This city is now believed to be safe from all danger of overflow, 's: tae nearest backwater is at Marked Tree, mum Der of miles north of here. Railway connection is still maintained between this city and the west, there being no obstruction between here '2nd Lit tie Rock.
 When the floods first broke there Wa. much solicitude and some cons ternat on, hut conditions are daily be coming better for this immediate sec ton. Advices from Marked Tree tell of water four feet deep in the streets of that little city, and indicate ra- ther grave situation. Traffis is only possible in bol2.s.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-04-17
FOB SALE.

A most excellent tract of land con sisting of 69 acres, situated on Mo. Fad6en road, 4 miles north of cour, house, with the following improve. ments:
 One nice broom residence, with aI 8-toot hall and pantry; barn, ] lot fenced with wire; fine we'll sof, water; one cotton house and chicke1 house, one acre in orchard, consisting of peaches. apples and plums; 3s acres is in cultivation and the re. mainder consisting of white oak, pis oak, pine and red oak.
 This is one of the incest little farms anywhere around Pine Blub and since the crop has been gather ed 1t can now be bought for $2.10t upon terms of oneJhalf cash and bal. ance within 12 months at 8 ger cent interest. Apply to .
 s. M. TWINE.
 Excluaive Agent.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-04-17
OUTLOOK IS FOR BIG
 FRUIT CROP IN 1912
Estimates Based On Previous Cr0ps
 Indicate Increased Output.

IHuICdtc lHcFcIScu UUlpUt.
 Gravette, April 10-The following estimate of crops-fruit and truck prospects-for 1912, is based upon normal conditions, and 1912 bids fair to deliver to the horticulturist and agriculcuralist a normal crop. This report to cover the immediate vicin ity of Gravette, or more accurately put the four principal townships which ship from this section:
 Apple orchards bearing, twice that of 1907 crop, 175 to 200 carloads, in cluding all grades, $140,O00 to $175,- GOO.
 Strawberries, increased to 100 or 150 acres, at $40 per acre, average $15,000 to $2O,000.
 Blackberries, limited crop acreage perhaps $3,000 and up.
 Peaches, little change in acreage approximately 5000.
 Cantaloupes, at least 200, and prob ably 250 to 300 acres, at an average of 200 crates per acre, perhaps 75 to 100 carloads at normal, returns should approximate $30,00O to S40,- 0G0. The product is HOW well ad- vcrtised, has reputation that should sell without meeting such unfayor- able marketing as the second, o1 large crop of 1910, when the product "&s virtually unknown.
 The entire crop output of this vii cinity Is controlled, grown and hand led by the two farmers organizations the Farmers Union aud the Fruit Growers Association The unlol will perhaps ship some crops ;"de- pendent of any distributing agency some through the Ozark Association and some though the aITrmers' Un- ion Exchange or St. Louis; while tE- association has contracted it's call ta1eupe crop wi'1 Pittsburg, Pa dis ribUting agency. There will aiso ba grown about 100 acres of toma- toes, already pledged to the Holland American Company of Decatur.
 There is no intention of overdraW ing in above estimates. However with an uncertain season condition ahead, changes may be wrought i'll the prospects, but at present it is be- lieved the estimates will approximate as above set forth.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-04-17
WHITEVILLE BRANCH
 IS ORGANIZED

The members of the Taxpayers Protective Association of Whiteville Townsh met at Springhill, April lS.
 The meeting was called to order by B. F. Julian who was elected temporary chairman. The Associa- tion proceeds to go into a permanent organization by electing the follow ing officers: c. A. Newton, presid anl; B. F. Julian, vice president; s. j.. Woodruff, secretary and $. N. Moore treasurer Each member present eX- pressed himself as very much op- posed to the Free Bridge under the present statutes.
 The association unanimously pas sed "a resolution thanking Messrs Collier and Oracle for their untiring and faithful service in behalf of the association. Also the daily press Of Pine Bluff for its fairness and inn pa1 tial treatment of each faction. The association then adjourned sun feet to call by the president.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-04-17
Beware of Ointments for Catarrh
 that Contains Mercnry.

as mercury w1ll surely distroy the sense of smell and completely y de- range the whole system when enter ing it through the mucous surfaces. Such articles should never be used except on prescriptions from repu- table physicians, as the damage they will do is ten fold to the good you can poss bly, derive from them. Halls Catarrh Cure, manufactured by F. J. Cheney & Co.,, Toledo, O., contains no mercury, and is taken internally, acting directly upon the blood and mucous surfaces of the system. In buying Halls Catarrh Cure be sure you get the genuine. It is taken in- formally and made n Toledo, Ohio, by F. J. Cheney & Go. Testimonials free.
 Sold by druggists. Price 75c per bottle.
 Take Halls Family Pills for con stipation.