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The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-06
RATES ANNULLED BY JUDGE JONES

Montgomery, April Swallowing the decree granting permanent injunction in rate cases of the Louisville and Nashville, the South and North and the Nashville, Chattnooga and St. Louis railroads against the state railroad commission, Judge Thomas c, Jones of the United States court, rendered a. final opinion today. The decree grant, ing the injunction was announced the first of the week. Judge Jones annuls the rate complained of after gaining conclusion through two points: First, on the ground that in the classification ot the railroads for rate making pur- poses and In the administering of the statutes, each of the cvmplainants was denied equal protection Of tine jaws. Second, because the rates on the proof and in view of the ySfue of the prop erty devoted to intr- state business and the returns allowed therefrom by the state statutes are conhscatory, and deny to complainant> chat just com pensation for the use of their property which the constitution entities them.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-06
DEMOCRATS WILL MEET IN MISSISSIPPI Reports Reach Washington That State Will Stand
 for Underwood
By WALTER HARPER

Washington, April 5.-(SpeciaL) )--C. A. Lomax, chairman of the Mississippi state democratic executive committee, who lives at Greenwood. was in Wash ington today and announced that the committee would meet on call within a few days after his return to Mis- Arrangements will be made at the meeting for the holding of the state convention within short time after the call is issued.
 While Chairman Lomax does not as sume to speak for the democrats of the state it Is generally known that all factions and interests are rapidly turn ing to oscar Underwood as the most available leader of the party in the coming campaign. The news that has reached Washington for the past sev- cral weeks from the neighboring state of Mississippi is very encouraging to the friends of Mir Underwood.
 The Senate committee on fisheries to- day favorably reported the bill re- centlv introduced by Senator Johnston of Alabama providing for the establish ment of a fish culture station in that state The bill provides: That the sum of s25.OO0 or so much thereof as may he necessary, be and the same Is here Inv appropriated for the establishment of fish cultural station in the state of Alabama, including purchase of site construction of buildings and ponds and eauipment, said station to be located at point to be selected by the secretary of Commerce and Labor.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-06
River Bulletin

Washington, April 5-The weather bu. reau tonight issued this special river bull letin:
 The flood situation in the ohio and Mississippi rivers continues as previous ly indicated and no additional forecasts have been issued except for the Evans vile, Ind, district. where there will be another rise of Is or feet, in four or five days from the flood wave now In the Cincinnati district. Stages Friday were as follows:
 Cincinnati. 520 Louisville, 274: Evans vile, 41.9: Mount Vernon, 43i Paducah, 49 {: Cairo 53.9: New Madrid. 44.0 Mem- phis, 44.6; Helena. 51.5; Arkansas City, 52. i; Greenyille 46.S: Yicksburg 4s. Natchez 46.1 Baton Rouge, :3.s; Donald sonyiile, 26.7; New Orleans. Ill; Keokuk, IFS; Kansas City. 22.2: St. Louis. 30 8; Nashville 45.4 Little Rock, 200.
 The ather bureaus bulletin says the break in the levee at Hickman will flood territory IS to 50 miles long, and five to 30 miles wide. The break will relieve the situation At Cairo and New Madrid before morning.
 Warnings have been issued for stages above 40. feet the Ouachita and Atchafayla by the msidle of April. Memphis will reach about 45 feet within AS hours. unless a break occurs in some portion of the Arkan- sas levee. Helena will reach 53 feet in two days.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-06
SPLENDID SHOWING BY AUBURN CADETS Cant. Tebbets of Washing ton Made Inspection
 Thursday

Auburn. April 5.-(Speeial)-The big military event of Auburn's college year, the inspection by an officer of the United States army. has passed with credit to Auburn. Thursday afternoon Capt. Harry Tebbets of Washington, D. C. oi the general staff of the United States army stood in judgment before the cadet corps of 800 students as it passed in dress parade and was pleased.
 ''The showing made by the Auburn cadets is very creditabe,' he sald alter the review. Auburn is classed by the United states war department as an class college with military training. That is. it Is not strictly military school but a first grade college whose students submit to military discipline. A large por- ton of the sustenance of the Alabama Polytechnic institute comes from the United States government, and the mili- tarya training is one of the qualifications which 1t must meet.
 For more than d week the students have lived and moved in anticipation of the annual inspection and consequently, with the students on their best behavior, the drill and review Thursday afternoon was impressive.
 Captain Tebbets had been detailed by the United States war department to in spect the colleges of the south that have the military feature in connection with the United states government Auburn was the first he visited.
 Cadet J. H. Wills of Auburn has re- ceived the appointment by Congressman H. D. Clayton for the examination to en- trance to West Point Military Academy Wills already has left Auburn. for Wash ington, where he went to put himself in touch with the authorities of the war de- partment. His father was commandant of the Alabama Polytechnic institute and captain in the United States army. Young Wills was a first sergeant in the cadet battalion and in line for promotion to the office of captain.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-06
" ire Sparks

Columbus, Ky, April 5.-Water is every where here tonight. l2 feet of it in the main streets. every dwelling and business house is deserted and second stories have become unlnhabitable.
 Milwaukee, Wis. April 5.-The 1912 Van derbilt race will take place in Milwau- kee, according to a telegram received to- night from W. K. Vanderbilt if this city offers sufficient policing for the course.
 Hickman. Ky, April 5-At 10 o'clock tonight the erevasse in the Reefoot levee was 150 yards in width and steadily widen ing. with the waters rushing through the gap with mighty force.
 Springfield, l.-Woodrow Wilson in his campaign speech at the arsenal here to- day denied the assertion of Senator Stone of Missouri that he (Wilson) did not vote for Bryan in 1900 and that he did not vote at all in 190s.
 Santiago. Cuba--5ecretary of State Knox arrived here this afternon on the United States gunboat Eagle from Guan- tanamo.
 Washington, D. C.-Exports Of cotton manufactures from the United States in February this year were 50 per cent larger than In February 1911, the total value being practically $5,000,ooo against 3,25o, 900 for February a year ago.
 Washington, D. c.-Senator Heyburn of Idaho today made a debate on the bill to recodify the printing laws the occasion for an attack upon newspapers. Senator Heyburn asserted that the modern news paper printed only jests and sensations about Congress.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-06
NORMAL ALUMNI
 GAVE BANQUET LAST NIGHT

owners to give their just share to the state and to help along with the work of educational progress" | The governor spoke of time he was at
 Sand mountain in an effort to establish | high school there. Why, half of the peos pie were willing to give half of their land or possessions to obtain the high school. but 1t was against the state law. We are trying to pass an amendment 10 the constitution along this line" The other speakers heartily indorsed these words.
 "The method of school appropriation is very poor" said the governor They ap- portion the money so that the county hay
 Ing the largest number of children of school age gets the most money, while the attendance makes no difference. In thls way a county with small attendauce might get more money than a county with a larger attendance What we need Is for them 10 get the attendance before they get the money"
 The governor asked for a liberal educa- tion of the boys and girls and not merely their knowledge of one thing. If you will come to Florence next year we will show you one of the finest dormitories in the state," he said. "rhe new building will be built in a short time. The grounds of the campus will be enlarged and beau- tifed."
 Governor 0Neal was followed by Sup siiHltnhtHN " lillHBIdHl, Wno only nlhQ6 few short, numerous remarks.
 ". R. Harrison spoke on Florence Nor- maj Graduates" and q. w. Brock on The School Nom" President James K Powers delivered an excellent talk on "Reminiscences of Former Days" in which he pointed out the high positions attained by number of Normal gradu- ates. Lieutenant Governor ". D. Seed delivered the closing address. in which he spoke of Alabama in glowing terms, and asked for more and better teachers and schools
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-06
'2434 REGISTERED
 FOR THE MEETING More Expected for the Final
 Sessions Today YESTERDAYS WORK Many Interesting Addresses Delivered at the Various Department Ses- sions and Delegates Are Re-
 ceiving Much Information

The books In the registration office at the high school last night showed total of 24s4 delegates to the Alabama Edu- catlonal associations meeting. It is very probable that the entire registration will reach a total of 26OO by today noon as there are a number of teachers who will arrive for the final days session.
 A number of the visitors left the city yesterday for their homes but the high school building was crowded all day long.
 Yesterday was the main day for the various department meetings and the hundreds of teachers had sole possession of the rooms at the building, where they discussed the work in their own depart ments, were benefited with ideas from the speakers and made merry in the cor riders while waiting for the sessions to commence.
 The association will close the meeting at noon today, the first sessions starting at 93O o'clock, as per schedule The feature of yesterday mornings ses- sion was an address by H. O. Murfee on "The Teacher and the state.' Mir.
  feet and said that for the prosperity of the school the teacher should have long time service good salary and provision for retirement. Ut is a glorious thing to die for ones country" said MT. Mur- fec but America whose mission is peace should teach that it is glorious to live for ones country. The world has won dered at the progress of Japan but her victories were preceded by deliberate ed- ucation that has been the wonder of the world China and Russia have fallen be- fore her"
 MT. Murfee spoke at some length and was succeeded by W. H. Smith, rural school supervisor of Mississippi. Mir. Smith spoke on "Consolldation and Vi- tilization in the Rural Schools" and his address was of great value to the au- dience
 . Other members on the programme yes terday morning were Miss Patty Hill of Columbia university, New York. and O. H. Benson, who delivered an Illustrated lecture on "Educating American Boys and Girls" MT. Benson's speech was roundy applauded.
 The history division met in room 10S of the high school building yesterday morning with H. H. Holmes presiding. Prof. J. A. Hendricks of Howard col- lege delivered an address on The Rela- ton of the High School and College Courses in History"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-06

One hundred and fifty alumni, students and friends of the Florence State Normal college banqueted and made merry at the Hotel Hillman last night until a late hour.
 The old college people took advantage of the gathering of teachers at the Edu- cational association meeting to prepare banquet, the affair being in charge of Harris Burns
 Seated at the speakers table last night were Governor O'Neal H. J. Willingham, Lieutenant Governor w. D. Seed, G. w. Brock, Postmaster Weakley and Pres ident James K. Powers of the Normal college.
 In response to a toast on State Edu- eation." Governor O'Neal said What educational purposes. The revenue ques- ton always has been an obstacle for edu- cation. I do not believe that we need so many more schools but what we need Is efficient equipment for the schools we now have. Enlarge them with better buildings and equipment and the enroll ment will increase by bounds. An import ant step Is the creation of one board of trustees for all normal schools for this would prevent rivalry and jealousy among tho institutions. I hope to see some time ono board of trustees for the entire group of higher educational institutions"
 The governor said that a sentiment in favor of local taxation had been created. He told of the interest of the people for ths high schools and paid a high tribute to the work of the normal schools in turning out teachers.
 What Is far more to be wished for though Is honesty in taxpaying," said Governor ONeal We want the property
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-06
Old Maids Take Notice

Madison, Wis, April 5.-That its fem mine graduates seldom become old maids. Is a statement issued by the University of Wisconsin today in the new alumni directory. Just 663 of the 1037 women who graduated from Wis consin between 1867 and 1911, fully GA per cent, have married Most of the unmarried are recent graduates who will mate later.
 The figures show that 43 per cent of the women graduated have married alumni of the university
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-06
QUEER STORIES

who had entered a claim of s3000 for damages. All furniture in the city hall and all horses and vehicles in the diff ferent departments including the "hur~ ny up" wagon and the horse that puiis 1t, were included in the attachmen-. Mayor Badger gave personal bonds and the embargo was raised.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-06
NEWS OF INTEREST
 FROM EVERGREEN
Musical to Be Given Monday at the Courthouse-Only Few Cases
 of Smallpox Remain

Evergreen April 5.-tspeclal) )-The ladies of the orpheus club will give a musical entertainment at the courthouse next Monday night. Evergreen people have just reason to be proud of the fine musical talent of the towen.
 
 short time since there were several sporadic cases of smallpox among the negroes of the town, but as soon as & case was known the victim was hurried to the pest house, and the authorities dealt so promptly with the malady that only few cases remain, and they are confined to the colored people.
 In view of the fact that the disease had been here, 1t was thought best by Judge Gamble and the members of the bar not to hold the spring term of oir- cult court. So the session which would have commenced next Monday. April s. will not convene.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-06
Aycock's Boby Arrives

Raleigh. N. C.. April 5.-The body of tho late ex-Gov. Charles B. Aycock will arrive here about noon Saturday from where he dropped dead while delivering an address last night.
 Tonight. in his native county of Wayne, at Goidsboro. the people took the initia- tive in forming the Aycock Monument association and started with slooo q sub scription to secure funds Ito provide a monument in Capitol square.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-06
Situation Acute

Memphis. April 5.--The Mississippi river flood situation today ls acute During the night several new points of danger developed. Warnings are being sent to the farmers to get from behind the em- ba bankments to higher ground. At Golden Lake, 5o' miles north of Memphis; Hope field. Ark directly across the river from this city, and at Hubert, Ark, especlal- iy. conditions are serious. O. N. Kill tough. president of the St Francis leves board. regards Golden Lake as the most dangerous point
 Here the leyee is very steep and less
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-06
On to Baltimore

Shattuck. okla. April 5.--Afoot and accompanied by his favorite hound. a pup, Cap" Mitchell will travel to the national democratic convention next June. He has not announced his route, nor has the date of his departure been made public. Mitchell, who Is the ed itor of the Shattuck Monitor, Is a sup porter of one of the candidates for the democratic presidential nomination. He says he expects to make a number of political addresses a'ong the way Mitchell is a native of Missouri.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-06
JORDAN TO LoOKoUTs

Atlanta. April 5.-Otto Jordan. for seven years second baseman for the Atlanta team and manager of the team last year. tonight was sold to Chattanooga. Jordan is barnstorm- ing with the Atlantans at Rome, Ga, but will join his new club to- morrow. Manager Hemphill also received word from the New York American club tonight recalling Catcher Russell, who had been sent to Atlanta by Manager Harry Vol verton. Russel now Is catching for the Spartanburg South Carolina club.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-06
WITH 0MINOUS ROAR, HICKMAN LEVEE BREAKS AND NOW WATER
 IS COVERING ENTIRE COUNTIES
CONTINUED FROM PAGE D

foundations today and tonight are on their sides or upside down A big church building Is on its side. Factories are submerged to their rvofs and in some places are entirely covered.
 The city Is entirely cut off from di- rect railroad connection. Many persons went on tugs to Mound City and from there boarded trains
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-06
Walter T. Newberry

The body of Walter T. Newberr5. aged is years, well known figure in Birming- ham. was sent by I.ige Loy yesterday aft- ernoon to Fayetteville. N. C.. for inter- ment. Mir. Newberry died yesterday morn- ing at o'clock at local infirmary.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-06
Too Lovable

Chicago, April 5.--Too much display of affection by Mrs. John Reckinger to- ward her husband brought the couple into the court of domestic relations to- day. cog
 Reckinger told Judge Goodenow that his wife was not content to caress him and listen to his repeated declarations of love at home, but she followed him to his office. Not only did she interfere with his business. but her continued display of affection became very tire some to him, declared Reckinger So he left her and their two children. Mrs. Reckinger asked that her husband be forced to return home.
 "AlI | can do," said Judge Goode- now. "is to see that he provides Tor your support, and thas of the children No wife ought to interfere with her husbands business by following him around. On the other nand husband ought to Jolly his wife as much as pos sible"
 ..Reckinger was ordered to pay hls wife s30 a month As he left the court room his wife clung to his arm.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-06
Deaths and Funerals
rarpley Infant

The Infant son of Mir and Mrs R. B. Tarpley will be buried this morning at II o'clock at Elmwood cemetery. A short prayer service will be conducted at tha cemetery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-06
Mail Is Held Up

San Francisco April 0.-The hrst through eastern mail to arrive here in several days. having been delayed by Missouri and Mississippi valley floods, came today on a special train. More than 25O tons of mail. including 40 pouches of British mail for New Zealand. was rushed across the bay and distrib- uteG in record time 10 waiting trains and steamers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-06

Charlottesville, Mo. April 5.-only a desperate fight can pevent the rising food from breaking through the levee in this territory. Should a crevasse oc- cur the entire St. Francis basin and its territory would be inundated and the loss of life and property would be great.
 The flood today buries the high water marks of 1908 moro than 20 inches and continues to rise. An army of men is working day and night to protect all weak places and the engineers are hopeful of success.
 The Frisco railroad, which forms the levee protection in front of this city. stands only a foot above the torrent. Men are placing sand bags along the line.
 The local militia company has been placed at duty locating sand bags along the line and guarding the property from Poplar Bluff, Mo-, to Jonesboro, Ark, a company there also being or dered into service.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-06
Much Damage Done

along the Red, Big Sandy and Lick ing rivers by high water. The logging companies are the principal sufferers Salyersvllle, Jackson and Beattyville are partly inundated.
 Jackson, who met his death near
 Cairo, H.. April 5.--The only rail connection Cairo has today is by tug boat to Round City to reach the Big Four railroad The Illinois Central tracks through the drainage section went out with the flood during the night. Three thousand feet of road bed is gone.
 The river at Cairo has fallen one tenth of foot in the last 24 hours The drainage district north of Cairo presents a desolate scene. Tops of houses and lumber from houses and sheds floats in water probably 10 feet deep
 The water went into the eastern part of the district during the night with a rush. The lumber piles at the lumber yards were turned over and tossed about like toothpicks. Water reached the subway under the Illinois Central bridge approach before dark and at midnight reached the top of the bulkhead IL reached it's level then. All workers have been brought from the drainage district to Cairo to work on the levees here.
 The big subway and Cairo cross levees stood firm against the heavy rush of waters in the drainage district.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-06

St Louis. April 5-It was reported on Milliners' row this afternon that five car loads of Easter hats consigned by express to points in Mississippi. Georgia. Tennes sec and Alabama, have heen turned back on account of the floods.
 Express companies are only accepting
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capable of standing the strain than em- bankments with a wider base. Near Hull bert a stretch of revetment, 300 yards in length threatens to collapse.
 Farmers have abandoned the lowlands and residents of Hubert have moved to upper floors, while merchants are pack ing their wares to be shipped to places of safety.
 Star Landing, Ark, Is in imminent dan ger At half dozen points the levees south of Cairo threaten to collapse As far south as Bayou Sara the lowlands are inundated. Farmers have moved their families to the town and their stock and farming implements to high ground. The government dredge fleet at Memphis is being utilized in saving life and prop erty.
 Gasoline launches were sent out from Charleston, Mo. to Birds Mill and Wyatt to rescue residents of the two villages who are reported clinging to housetops and in trees
 In answer to an appeal from Randolph, Tenn, a squad of mlitlamen left Mem phls early today with tents and supplies for refugees assembled in that town.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-06
Utter DesOlatiOn

Hickman, Ky, April 5.--A scene of ut- ter desoIation is presented by this flooded town today, whether 1t be a view of the tented city, which shelters 5000 homeless persons or the appar- ently limitless waste of muddy water that stretches out before them. Nandals are becoming active in the flooded area Of West Hickman County authorities are discussing the advisa- bility of asking for a company of mill itia to protect property.
 Refugees continue 10 arrive In great numbers Their losses are temporarily obscured in their minds by personal suffering and anxiety over their kins- men.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-06
City Attached

Portsmouth. N. H, April 5.--For more than an hour today the municipality or Portsmouth was without furniture, ve- hicles or horses, owing to .an attach ment on behalf of Mrs. Ellen Quinn.