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The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-31
NORTH CAROLINA
 RALLY IMMENSE.
Five Hundred Men Escort
 Speakers to Auditorium
NORTH CAROLINA SURE
Senator Bankhead Is Confident-Time for the South to Come Into Her Own-"And We
 Are Coming"

Raleigh, N C.. May so.--(speciaL)- Senator Bankhead and Congressman Heflin spoke to tremendous Under wood audiences here tonight on the eve of the Fourth district convention and a few days ahead of the state con ventlon Such was the surprising strength of Underwood that every promise Of half of North Carolina ap- pears to be justified now MT Heflin's speech was the most magnificent pre- sentation of underwoods candidacy yet heard Following Senator Gore of ok lahema. Wilson champion, the Will son effect was entirely offset.
 It was marvellous demonstration, a parade of 500 men going from the sta ton to the auditorium MT. Heflin de- clared that of all the candidates none stood In position to challenge the fight upon tariff lines like Mir Underwood When he referred to the pension vote he declared dramatically that there arc more votere now than pensioners and that the man who stood for economy would find greater popular favor thar the man moved by rapid sentimentalisn in appealing for North Carolina sup port.
 He said that Underwood had no loomed large in some states because he declined to enter homes of faNoritt sons He likewise refused to allow his friends to go. He prophesied nom ination before. the twelfth ballot and closed amid the shouts of hundreds be- fore not seriously inclined to Alabama g choice.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-31
WILBUR WRIGHT, AVIATOR, YIELDS
 10 GRIM REAPER Pioneer Birdman Suc- cumbed Yesterday Morn
 ing at 3:15 O'Clock EXPRESSIONS OF
 GRIEF WORLDWIDE Wilbur Followed His Dream to the End Despite Hardships and Dis
 couragements-The Signal
 Corps Mourns

Dayton. O. May so.-while definite arrangements for the funeral of Will bur Wright have not been made. it Is probable it will take place Saturday afternoon, with interment here.
 The dread typhoid claimed the inven- tor suddenly at ss15 o'clock this morn ing. Dissolution came quietly. with out a struggle. in the still hour of the early morning with the distinguished patient attended hy his venerable father, Bishop Milton Wright; his equal ly famous brother, orville. his sister, Katherine, the other two brothers, Lorin and Rouschlin. and Dr Daniel Becbel Conklin, who has been in con stant attendance since he took to bed on Saturday, May 1.
 At o'clock this morning the usual examination showed that the dying in- ventors temperature was high, but that pulse and respiration had satisfactorily decreased. No fear was entertained at this hour but 30 minutes later the attending nurse noted rapid deterior- ation.
 For nearly two weeks the patient had been unconscious.
 At o'clock Tuesday evening, Dr. Spitler expressed the opinion that death might ensue In a half hour, but the patient again rallied, and seemed to improve until the last attack.
 The death of Wilbur Wright will not affect the local company, il Is de- clared. His stock probably will be di- vided among members of his family, and Oryile will continue in active charge of affairs
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-31
TODAY'S AGE-HERALD

l-Senate passes metal tariff revision bill Graves of Blue and Gray. decorated
 alike in Richmond.
 Republican committee to settle POI
 contests
 Wilbur Wright dead.
 Underwood rally immense.
 Cuban troops halted Senator Dixon refused tickets. 2-Squadron will stay at Key West. s-Mobie to build new high school. Governor pays tribute to Denny. 4-Editorial comment S-Teck Duncan on trial.
 Postal carriers hold convention. Passing of fire department horse frogra.nfne for glad hand affair. The modern black hole of Calcutta c--Dolly and Philip Memoli
 Society. 7-Sports. S-Hi2h school class graduates. 9-Jury now deciding fate of Jones' Deaths from white plague decreasing 1o-School will bear Stripiin's name Texas grows greater. u-School vacation will begin today No chance to end English strike 13- Markets 14-To protest against increase in rates.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-31
TAFT CONTRIBUTES
 ID FUND ID ERECT
 BUTT M MEMORIAL
Bronze Tablet to Be Erected in Shadow of the White
 House

Washington. May 3o.-President Taft, members of the diplomatic corps, in
 Washington, and many high govern ment officials have contributed to a fund of several thousand dollars. com pleted today. which is to be used to erect a memorial to Maj. Archibald w.. Butt, personal aide to two Presidents, and to Frank D. Miliet vice chairman of the National Fine Arts commission, two Washington victims of the Titanic disaster.
 The work of raising the fund was undertaken quietly by C.. D. Hilles. sec retary to President Taft. and Col. Spencer $. Cosby, second aide to the President A memorial in the form of a bronze tablet probably will be erected back of the White House and almost within it's shadow authorization by Congress will be necessary, but there is no doubt among friends of the two men that IL will be granted. The site near the White House was selected be- cause of Major Butts close association with the White House for many years and also beca use of MT. Millets inter- est in the public grounds of the cap | tfoi
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-31
Rain in New York


 New York May 30.--Memorial day ceremonies in New York were inter rupted early in the afternoon by a rain and thunderstorm. Headed by col umn of white haired veterans who marched haltingly along to the strains of music that stirred their hearts in the sixties, 10000 men paraded early in the day. Maj. Joseph Wheeler, U. S. A.. son of "F'ighting Joe Wheeler, the Confederate general, was in com mand of the United States regulars. who formed part of the escort.
 There were only 500 of the old sol= diers in line and many of these were SO feeble that they were forced to leave the ranks before the head of the column reached the Soldiers and Sail ors' monument on Riverside drive. Sol diers and sailors of the regular ser vice. the National Guard, the Ameri- can Boy Scouts and representatives of score of patriotic societies were in- cluded in the long column of varied uniforms.
 As flowers were banked about the soldiers and sailors monument, the bat tleship Delaware. anchored in the Hud- son river, fired the national salute.
 Because of the rain the services at Grants tomb by Ulysses S. Grant post No s27 of Brooklyn were delayed fo. an hour and only 300 persons were present. Two veterans collapsed dur ing the services.
 Another event of the day was the annual parade of sworkhorses condueted by the New York Woman's League for animals. More than 15oo workhorses and ribbons awarded were presented by Mrs James speyer, president of the league.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-31
HiIIes to Manage Taft's Work

Washington. May 3O.-The interests of President Taft. at the meeting of the re- publican national committee will be in the hands of c. D. Hilles, secretary to MT. Taft.
 This information tonight was taken as an indication that MT. Hilles will be the Presidents choice for chairman of the re- publican national committee in case he is renoniDated. MT. Hillcs would not discuss the report that the charmanship ana the conduct of the campaign were to be placed in his hands, if his chief secures the nomination. His friends said, how ever, that this practically was certainty in view Of his political work for the Pres ident and because of his association in the last year with members of the na- tioIial committee
 Mir Hilles will leave Washington for chi- cngo June ,. the day before the national committee takes up the question of seat -~~~---~~-~~~~-~-~~~~- ~-~-~-~~~-~-~~~~~~-
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-31
Fighting Joe" Wheeler's Son Commands Troops in
 New York Parade
PRESIDENr TAFT
 sPEAs,'... As'. ''. ARLINGTON
ssssevelt Speaks at Gettysburg and Draws Conclusions From Civil War That He Applies to
 Present Day

Richmond, Va, May 30.-Memorial day was observed here as a popular as well as a legal holiday Graves of Union and Confederate soldiers are decorated alike.
 Miniature Confederate battle flags were placed over the graves of Jeffer- son Davis. Generals Stuart. Pickett. Fitzhugh Lee and other officers of the confederacy.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-31
Dixon Wires News

Washington, May 30.-Senator Dixon, manager of the national Roosevelt com mittee, around over the refusal of Harry S. New, chairman of the sub . mittee, aroused over the refusal of on arrangements for the republican convention, to allot him 250 tickets for the use of Colonel Roosevelt his family and friends, tonight determined to demand recognition from the na- tional committee.
 After receiving word that his re- quest for tickets would not be grant ed, Senator Dixon sent to. Chairman New at Chicago the following telegram
 Washington, D. C.. May 30. 1912. Hon. Harry s. New, Republican Nation
 el Committee. Auditorium Annex, Chi
 cago. H.:
 Knowing that the subcommittee of the national republican committee having charge of the arrangements for the na- tiCnal convention had most liberal allo.- ments of tickets of admission to MT. Taft and his friends. 1 wired you iyesterday, asking for an allotment of tickets for members of Colonel Roosevelt's family and immediate friends at the national convention. This morning have your Tee ply saving that not one ticket would be allotted by the subcommittee of the fla- tional committee to Colonel Roosevelt for his personal friends at the convention The Associated Press dispatches this afi ernoon. under Chicago date. carry the story that, while you have seen fit to re- fuse this small courtesy to Colonel Roosevelt, you have at the same time, cn your own initiative. allotted 150 admis- sion tickets 10 MT Taft for distributor ar.ong his friends.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-31
HARDWARE MEN
 ELECT OFFICERS

Nashville, May 3o--The Southern Hard ware Jobbers' association today elected the following officers;
 Charles H. Ireland, Greensboro. N. C., president; w. A. Parker, Atlanta, and ". N. Pifkin. New Orleans. vice preei- dents; John Dorman, Richmond. secre- fary: o. B. Barker. Lynchburg, Va, mem Der of the executive committee.
 Mobile received the next meeting, which was taken 10 indicate that the Anerica ' Hardw are Manufacturers association will also meet there,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-31
Lorimer Case Monday

Washington, May 30.-The Lorimer cleo ton case will be brought up in the 9en- ate next Monday afternoon immediately afier the routine matter is disposed of. Senator Kern, who has held corrupt prac- tices were used in bringing about Mir Lorimer's election made today the an- nouncement to the Senate.
 Senator Kern said he proposed to call up the Lorime8 case and to keep it be- fore the Senate as unfinished business until disposed of. He said he had com muricated with Senator Lorimer, asking him when he would be here. He said he had received no reply.
 The minority. he said, had therefore de- cided not to delay the matter longer.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-31
MiIestones of Progress

AS we look back over the range or history, the growth of civilization. the establishment of lawful and peaceful authority and finally the working out of individual liberty through the growth of popular government. we mark the milestones of progress by the tremendous cost that humanity has paid in this onward march and by that cost we note the greatness of the ad- vance and the sacredness and inviola- bilty of the principles achieved
 Look back upon the sacrifice of our ancestors, the lives lost. the suffering, the strenuous endeavor, the many defeats and the final triumph of weak, strug- gling confederacy after six years of cons tinuous war" President Taft continued: : 'Ts it not the fact that all that effort and all that cost which we celebrate on the Fourth of every July increases in our minds the importance of the princi- ples of the declaration of independence and the constitution which followed 1t? Are not the limitations of that constItu- ton. it's declarations. it's divisions into scpa rate branches of popular government, Its checks and balances. all of them made sacred and inyiolate by the Revolutionarv war and are they not sealed in the blood of ifs heroes? And then when we come to the greatest cataclysm to which our nation. has ever been subjected, indeed. the greatest to which any nation has ever been subjected-when we think how the whole nation. led by Abraham Lincoln
 went down fin the valley of the shadow of death, and the agony of spirit through which every patriot passed. the hundreds of thousands of lives and the thousands of millions of treasures. and the unlimited suffering of tthe people, can we forget tho cause that thereby was maintainei, the principles that thereby were vindi- cated and the governmental structure whose foundations we're thereby renewed and made mote solid and more venerated? ? We fought to preserve the union. to main
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-31
May Call Lamb

Washington. May so.-The House ju- dlciar committee may call upon Will liam F. Lamb of Chicago and other eftcrrsys in the New Orleans rate case 70 if Judge Archibald of the court of commerce. gave them opportunity to reply to the additional brief" sub
 
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-31
Taft in Arlington

Washington. May 30.--In the Ivy covered amphitheatre in Arlington Ma tional cemetery today President Taft, speaking at memorial exercises, re- ferred to the civil war as a strife to maintain the limitations of the consti- tuition of the United States and re- ferred to suggestions of its change.
 Tn closing the President said:
 Ut is the solemn contemplation of what the civil war and its consequences really meant in the history of our country that makes tnfs days celebra ton most valuable.
 "On this afternoon 1t Is the high duty of all the people to revitalize their love of their country and renew their devotion to the limitations of its con- stitution. which have made 1t perma- nent and useful to the people, and re- ject with stern and flint-like front all facetious suggestion of change in those principles advocated by Beloiz, which has caused centuries of struggle to se- cure and maintain"
 President Taft rebuked Congress for its failure to provide at Arlington a suitable edifce in which to hold the annual memorial ceremonies and prop erly attest the nations reverence for its honored dead.
 Such celebrations as this" he said, "are important, of course, to renew the loving memories of the individual he- roes whom those of the mourners and celebrants can remember in the flesh. but as the civil war withdraws farther and farther into the past Memorial Day becomes less individual and more im- personal: and while we do not min imize in the slightest the individual heroism of those who are buried here we find ourselves more and more on each recurring day measuring by the extent of the enormous total sacrifice, the value to mankind of the principles which these men about us here died to uphold
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-31
Garcia Was Successful

During the year 1897 Calixto Garcia, with a force of 200 men, probably ma terlally less than the number under Cen eral Estenoz. operated in. the same regiofl. actually occupying the impregnabie moun- tain called La Gloria, where the main force of the insurgents recently was re- ported to be concentrated.
 'The forces of General Estenoz are com posed of the same men as rougnt under Garcia. with their sons since grown up, all knowing the country. Estenoz and Iyonet themselves were officers under Gar cia and both are excellent fighters. Gen eral Garcia then sustained five days con tinuous lighting against two Spanish columns, numbering 2e.0oD men. conNerging from Mayari and Santiago. He prevented the junction of these columns. defeating the intended movement and remained In full possession of the disputed region from which he never was compelled 10 retreat during the remainder of the war
 Tt appears impossible that 1000 or 5000 inexperienced troops of which the officers are mostly city bred men, with only the rudiments of military education can have the faintest hope of succeeding where 20,00D Spanish veterans failed,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-31
SENATE PASSES 1 METAL TARIFF REVISION BILL |Action of Republicans Puts
 Matter Directly Up to
 the President HEPBURN RESUMES
 SPEECH ON TARIFF |Lorimer Case Will Be Called Up Monday in the Senate-May Call Lamb in the Arch |r bald Probe
By c. E. STEWART

E Washington, May 30.-(Special) )-The Hdemocratic metal schedule passed the Senate this afternoon s5 to 2, and the roll call was made conspicuous by the ab- sence of a number of the most prominent Il standpat republicans, among whom were Senators Root, Lodge, Penrose, Crane and others, who by not being present and voting permitted the democratic measure to pass, and thus prevented the insur- gents from providing substitute, which could not have possibly been defeated. This will enable the President to veto the democratic measure and at the same time keep off the toes of the insurgents. whose favor at this time he is most de- sirous of obtaining. If an insurgent bill was substituted and passed, as 1t would have been had the democratic measure met defeat, and the President had vetoed il, he would have offended big element in his party, and if he had not vetoed it he would have offended another big element, as 1t is, if he vetoes the present bill, he offends no one-but the people. Quite a nifty little political play. but one that will fall flat. Tt puts it up to the President" said Senator Johnston, and if he vetoes this schedule the peo- pie will have added evidence of the in- sincerity of the administration when it professes a desire to revise the tariff, opportunities for doing it has frequently declinea.'
 Provisions of Bill
 The bill repeals the Canadian reci- procity law. It puts universal duty of s2 per ton on papers and cuts the duty on pig iron and ferro silicon. The bill now goes to conference with the House.
 Only one republican Senator Gronna of North Dakota, voted for the.~bill. while the entire negative vote was cast by republicans, pregressives ss we'll as 1regulars. Senators Brandegee Briggs. Catron, Crane. Dupont Fall, Guggen- Incline, Lodge, Penrose, Richardson. Hisoot Srnifh of Michigan, Stephe nson,
 kutherland and Wetmore. regulars, and Bcnators flapp, Kenyon and LaFol- lette, progressives, were absent and impaired.
 The bill is the first of tho sessions series of House tariff bills so be voted upon by the Senate. It reached the Senate January 30 being given more than two months for its consideration by the committee.
 The chemical tariff revision bill was made the diminished business on mo- ton of Senator Simmons.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-31
Hepburn Resumes Speech

Washington, May 30.-Senator Hey burn of Idaho resumed his anti-tariff revision speech in the Senate today and predicted that if the progressive repub- lioan senators persist in their course they would sink into oblivion" .'The republican party" he said, lis strong enough and right enough to win. All republicans should face the flag at the head of the column The only danger lies in the fact that some of the dissatisfied element may face in the opposite direction. If you believe in the principles of the democratic party then go there; don't use the livery of heaven in which to serve the devil"
 colloquy regarding Roosevelt poli- tics interrupted Senator Heyburn's s speech Senator Hitchcock of Nebraska predicted that in all probability Col onel Roosevelt would be the republican nominee for the presidency. He asked Senator Heyburn what he thought of the intimation of the distinguished American that the workingman does not share the benefits of protection"
 T do not give heed to the need and beck of monarchs nor to the intima- tions of any man." replied MT. Hey burn.
 Hitchcock Frustrated
 Mir Hitchcock sought to quote the ex- tract from MT. Roosevelt's speech, but MT. Heyburn objected 'I will allow al- most anything but that kind of docu- ment," he said. T not distributing such literature this season. Furthermore, the republican party has not selected it's standard bearer
 'It may then be too late for me to get my quotation in. said Mir Hitchcock.
 That may be something in favor of my present attitude responded MT. Hey burn.
 MT Hepburn objected to the appropria- tion of the word ''progressive' by cer- tain wing of the party. He compared that element to the suckers or sprouts which grow up fro mthe roots of trees,'' which never bear fruit nor amount to anything on their own account.
 Suppose the main trunk becomes dis essed, what will become of the sucker?' asked Senator Maritime of New Jersey.
 'It will die when the root dies
 MT Maritime retorted that the offshoot would establish roots of it's own. And tEat." he said, referring to the diseased trunk lis about the condition of the re- publican party"
 That" responded MT. Heyburn. lis poesy and not wisdom
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-31
Dixon Speaks His Mind

Up to this time il had been my belief that the men temporarily occupying the positions as members of the national re- publican committee were disposed to act as trustees os the republican national or
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Signal Officers Mourn

Washington. May 3o--In government circles, especially in the signal corps of the army, profound sorrow was ex- pressed at the adviees of the death of Wilbur Wright. His connection with the government in the eaf7y days of aeroplane development was particular ly close 1t was Wilbur Wright who negotiated the first contract with the war department for an aeroplane. That was In February, 1908.
 Prior to the issuance of specifica- tions for this first heavler-t than-air machine Wilbur Wright was a frequent visitor 10 the army signal corps head quarters During those visits Brig. Gen James Allen, chief signal officer of the army, said today there never was a minute when Wilbur Wright showed any doubt over the feasibility of his invention to do exactly what he had predicted for it.