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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-06-15

Chicago. June i4.-President Taft received
six delegates to-day at the hands OF the
Republican National Committee in contests
with the forces Of Colonel Roosevelt. TO
that number the committee added eight by
the settlement Of local fights between Tart
rival delegations. Opposed to the day
gain Of fourteen by President Taft was an
other empty sheet for Roosevelt
When the committee adjourned this az
ternoon the Texas. Virginia and Washing
ton contests remained as the struggles on
which the Roosevelt leaders are TO centre
their strength tomorrow.
The delegates placed in the Taft column
by the committee were as follows:
In contests with Roosevelt-Ok let
District. 2; Tennessee I'd District :; 9Th
In contests between rival Taft delega-
tlons-South Carolina, 1st District ?; Ten
nessee. lst District .; 10th District :;
Alaska, 2.
None OF the contests to-day brought out
the strong partisan feeling that has char
acterized many Of the arguments and de-
cisons in the committee room. contest
from Alaska that had not figured in the
committees lists was disposed of without
argument just before adjournment. Gre
dentials from a contesting delegation elect
ed at Valdez on May % had been received
after the time limit. but the committee de-
clined to consider them.
A. 4. Davidson, appearing for the Roose-
Welt contestants In the "a Oklahoma Dis
trict, said the question as to which set OF
delegates should be seated hinged on the
legality of two conventions held in Tulsa
on the same day. With majority OF dele
gates declared for Roosevelt, he said. the
convention was held according to the call.
THE Taft faction hasn't even a technical
ity to stand upon" said Davidson. "Realiz-
ing q majority OF the voters were for foose-
welt, the Taft men decided TO hold con-
vention of their own They went to place
not designated in the call. We sent
photographer to take a picture OF their con-
vention, but he was kicked out. In their
convention only 40 persons, including spec
tators. were present"
Joseph A. Gill. heading the Taft delega-
ton. declared that just before the commit
tee met at Tulsa on March IA the commit
tee "deposed" as chairman W. 5. Cachran'
who favored Roosevelt. because of his ar
bitrary and irregular rulings and because
he had changed his residence and was no
longer a member OF the committee" Six
other Roosevelt men also were excluded, be-
cause their proxies were not acceptable he
said
The boilers proceeded TO hold conven-
ton in the opera house, contrary 20 the
official call" declared Mr.. Gill. This meet
ing had no temporary roll Of delegates pre-
pared by the Congressional committee and
had no credentials from the several coun-
tiee
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Heney Stirs Up Committee.

Francis J. Heney. holding proxy, asked
Mr. Gill whether II was the custom 10
designate the place at which the convention
was TO be held Mr.. Gill replied that In
this instance the Taft adherents had not
SO designated a place. The Roosevelt at
torneys contended that a place for holding
the convention had been fixed.
This seems to be question of veracity'
said Senator Borah. Have you any docu-
ments on either side TO prove your state
ments?'
ormsby McHarg. the Roosevelt contest
attorney. started to declare what he
Thought was the best evidence OF We
racitv." when A. NJ. Stevenson, of Denver
holding the proxy of Mr.. Barker Of Ala
hama. objected to "a speech by the counsei
after his time has expired
Senator Borah said McHsrg was answer
ing the question.
Mr.. Heney broke in to refer 10 gag rule
in Colorado" directing his remark TO MT
Stevenson.
IT object to such statement saio
Thomas L. Devine, OF Colorado, who held
the committee proxy for that state "The
gentleman is insulting Colorado when ne
makes such charges"
The two Taft delegates were seated by
viva yoce vote, the Roosevelt men voting
mo" after d motion TO seat the Roosevelt
delegate had been defeated.
objection TO the presence Of Grant Victor.
United states marshal for the Eastern Dis
trict OF Oklahoma, as member OF the
national committee. was made Just before
the Oklahoma vote, by Francis j. Heney.
"I present protest from the Oklahoma
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-06-15
TAFT AGAIN WINS IN CONTESTS
Fourteen More Delegates Placed in His Column
by the National Committee.

people" said Heney. against Mr. Victor
voting on this contest OH the ground that
ne organized the boiling convention and
that he is a United States marshal and a
partisan on this case"
The committee took no action on the pro-
test.
Both for Taft.
The list South Carolina District. next
called. presented another one-sided contest.
both factions being credited TO President
Taft Committeeman Cspers. Of South car
DINA, said this resulted from an alleged
bolt in the convention.
The committee seated tho contesting dele
gates. Thomas l.. Grant of Charleston. and
Aaron P. Prioleau. OF Eutawvlle.
The ith North Carolina District contest,
where Roosevelt's right 10 delegates was
not questioned. but where factional fight
caused contest to be filed. was passed
temporarily.
Two contesting Taft delegations again APP
peared when the LIST Tennessee District con-
test was called. Representative Samuel r.
Sells and r. T. Donnelly appeared a.. the
first Taft delegation. while G. McIiender-
son and T.. G. Alexander contested their
right to place on the temporary roll No
Roosevelt delegates were concerned in this
contest. The Sells delegation was seated.
The "a Tennessee District contest involved
both a Taft Roosevelt struggle and a fac
tiona Tennessee fight. The two Roosevelt
delegates represented the Hale Monday fac
ton, while the Taft delegates, T. y. Wright
and John J. Jennings. jr., represented the
faction led by Representative t. W. Austin
The latter were seated by tho committed
without rollcall
Another Honey Outbreak.
In the 9th Tennessee District another
Taft Roosevelt contest was represented
The Taft delegates represented the Sanders
faction in Tennessee. the latter the Taylor
Burdick faction. The Taft delegates were
seated by the committee without rollcall
the Roosevelt members shouting NO" \
rollcall was refused on substitute motion
TO seat the Roosevelt delegates.
This Is a case Of plain stealing 80 shout,
ed Mr.. Heney. when the 9th District case
was decided.
Members Of the committee shouted sit
down" order -
plain stealing, Plain stealing" shouted
heney again
we can't be scared by the hootlng OF an
OWL" shouted one member.
Tell US about Abe Ruef.' cried an
other
Heney continued TO shout PLAIN steal
ing :" and was answered with catcalls ana
derisive laughter
"Abe' Ruef would be ashamed 10 do what
you are doing here" MIR. Heney exclaimed
replying to a remark by Committeeman
Chubb OF Florida.
GIVE us some more" called one NOM
Der.
IN give you another when ] have the
chance" declared Mr.. Heney.
The 10th Tennessee District contest was
between two rival Taft delegations. The
committee seated H. o. True and r. Il
Church. Jr.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-06-15
fla Toilette has 10 votes from North
Dakota and &c from Wisconsin. Cum.
Minis has 10 votes from Iowa.

In The Tribune's original table, pre-
pared before the meeting Of the national
committee. 800 contested delegates were
credited To Taft and 10 TO Roosevelt on
the ground that the contests were trivial.
Some Of the seats given 10 Taft are In
states not yet reached BY the committee.
In the undecided" list are included only
contests on which there seems to be
ground for a reasonable difference Of
opinion.
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FOR CREDENTIALS CHAIRMAN.

Chicago, June li-Thomas n. Deyine. Of
Colorado. who holds the proxy Of Charles
Lavender. Of that state. In tho national
committee. was agreed upon for chairman
OF the committee Oh credentials by the Taft
leaders tonight
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-06-15

Similar action was taken ~ 10 new contests
Just received from Alaska and the Philip
pines. which did not arrive within the time
limit fixed by the committee last December
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-06-15

Three boys, all under ten years old VINO,
II is alleged, rolled the bowider down q"
tho track in front OF the train conveying
colonel Roosevelt to Chicago. were arrested
and brought 10 police headquarters IN
North Tarrytown last night. One boy gave
bis name as Pollock and the police did not
take the names OF his companions Ihey
we're ordered 10 appear before Judge Arm
strong this morning at o'clock
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-23
BERGREEN GIVES
 HIS ENDORSEMENT
Says He Was h a Badly Run
 down Condition
HELP FINALLY OBTAINED
Recommended New Treatment to His Employees-Remarkable Results
 Produced In Each Case

]. A. Bergreen residing at SOC Thirteenth street. the well known plumber, made xhe following statement in connection with trona Vita" the new tonic that IS now being introduced in Birmingham.
 .I have been a nervous wreck for some time past. I suffered from severe at taeks of indigestion, constipation, eyes affected and was subject to dizzy spells. I was also becoming very absent minded, in fact l was considerably run down.
 T had about given up hope of ever regaining my health but after reading of the wonderful results the Tona Vita treatment was accomplishing in so many other cases similar to mine. l concluded same would undoubtedly prove beneficial in my trouble It&t once decided to give 'Tona Vita a trial and the effect was Instantaneous. l began improving from the start and now feel thoroughly bene- fitted in every respect. In fact l think 'Tona Vita has saved my life can not speak too highly of this tonic and have recommended it's use 10 several of my employees who have also been greatly benefited by same"
 The representatives who are introducing "Tona Vita" say that there Is nothing unusual about MT. Bergreen's case. Why, we are receiving hundreds of such testi- monials from Birmingham people. who have been benefited by our preparation, said one of these representatives "The chief value of 'Tona Vita" continued he, Ties in the fact that it is quick to respond to the needs of a badly debli- tated body. It acts like a true specific in a remarkable short length of time.
 "A tired, dragging feeling of the body, 8 sluggish mind and dull memory, de- pression of spirits, intense nervousness. palpitation and headaches, are among the many symptoms of a condition from which thousands here in Birmingham suffer. This condition is more common in large cities where natures laws are more apt to be disregarded.
 Most of the so-called kidney trouble, nearly all indigestion and fully half the headaches in Birmingham can be at tributed solely to a nervous debilitated condition of the body. 'Tona Vita will positively remove this condition"
 The representatives who have charge of the demonstration in Birmingham can be seen any day this week between the hours of a. m. to 8 D. m. at Collier Drug company, 109-111 North goth street, where they are explaining the nature of the all too common ailment, debility, and demonstrating the merits of their won derful tonic.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-23
TALLAPOOSA JAIL IS
 BEING RENOVATED Barbour Prison Also Under going Improvements at
 Suggestion of Oates

Montgomery, April 22.-(Special. )-At the direction of pr. William H. Oates, state prison inspector, the county jails of Tal- lapoosa and Barbour counties are both undergoing various Improvements and renovations. These two county bastiIes have recently been inspected by Dr. Gates, who issued instructions to the county boards of revenue to take imraedi- ate steps looking to an improvement of the sanitary conditions which obtained and to make other renovations which the prison inspector deemed necessary for the health and comfort of the prisoners
 Dr. Oates will spend several days in Birmingham ethis week looking Into the natter of the construction of new iail h that city. It is understood that the Birmingham prison when completed will be one of the most up to date and com modious in the south and pr. Oates will probably give a good deal of attention to the new jail.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-23
TRAIN RUNS INTO
 AN OPEN SWITCH

Mobile. April PA southbound pass enger train on the Pensacola branch or the Louisville and Nashville railroad shortly after midnight ran into an open switch. The train crashed into box cars. Frank M. Brettell of Mobile who was re- turning from Pensacola with his bride. was among those injured He reports that the order for "all out for Floma- ton'' had been given when the crash came.
 The passengers were thrown from their seats and piled up on one another. The majority of the injured were travelling men. The engineer and fireman escaped injury
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-23
SMALL CYCLONE
 STRIKES ONEONTA

Oneonta April 22.-(Special.)-A small cyclone struck Oneonta this morning at o'clock. No material damage was done in the way of hurting anyone. but house was unroofed on the farm of J. A. Brice. while large tree was blown down lpon A. J. Ketchins house. Serious damage was prevented by mulberry tree upon wEich the large tree fell. preventing it from crushing in the roof and injuring MT. Eetchum. Many trees were blown down and fences demolished. There was brilliant electric display, and the steady roll of thunder and roar of the winds caused considerable excitement for a few moments.
 The wind was followed by one of the heaviest downpours of rain of the sea son.
 The farmers of this section arc very blue over crop conditions. but very little corn or cotton seed have been planted and the prospects for a crop is looking gloomy.
 The Rev. Owens of the M. r. church is conducting revival meeting at the c. P church this week.
 Rev. J. A. Huff nlled his regular ap- pointment at the First Baptist church Sunday and Sunday night
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-23
RAILROAD SERVICE
I. C. and Frisco Have Been Busy Re.
 pairing Flood Damage

That the Illinois Central railroad had arranged double tracks at Cairo and that the company was operating trains through the affected flood territory satis- factorly was a statement yesterday of E. r. Stovall general agent for the lii nois Central He said that the company had been forced to place almost an army of workmen at Cairo to get the line out oi the bod condition but that by building "a double track the situation had been very much relieved. He said that freight traffic was moving swiftly and that every thing looked fine at this time.
 In connection with the Frisco condi- tions it Is stated that the service beyond Memphis will be resumed perhaps Friday. That is the day the officials are now figuring on and may be definitely ar- ranged very soon. It is hoped by the management that the trouble will be over come in that length of time.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-23
Heavy Windstorm Plays HaDoc With Homes Irl
 Western End of County
M'KEE WILL HEAD
 EVERGREEN SCHOOL Principal of Cullman High
 School Elected President of Normal

Montgomery. April 22.-The trustees of the Second District Agricultural school at Evergreen, met with Governor O'Nesl, Superintendent of Education Henry J. Willingham and Commissioner of Agri- culture Reuben F. Kolb today and elect ed j. T. Mckee, at present principal of the Cullman county high school. president of the normal school to succeed Henry T. Lyle, resigned.
 Professor Mckee has been engaged in school work for several years and he Is considered an excellent man for the Evergreen school.
 Professor Lyle has determined to re- tire from school work, though he declares that he has not yet made any definite plans
 Meeting with the governor and the su- perfntendent Of education were c. A. O Neal, of Andalusia, and J. T. Williams of Evergreen, both trustees of the Sec ond District school.
 Professor McGee, the new president of the school, will make recommendations to the state board with reference to his corps of teachers, and these will be elect ed at future time
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-23
Weather Conditions

Birmingham, April 22.-G P. MA low pressure area of considerable intensity has travelled across the upper Mississippi valley and the lake region during the past 24 hours. It has caused general rain from the Mississippi river eastward and high winds along the lakes and tho At lantic coast.
 Over the country west of the Mississippi the pressure is high except In New Mex leo and Arizona, where there is small low pressure area. Rain has fallen in Colorado, Utah, Idaho, Alberta and Sas- katchewan.
 In all other sections the weather has been fair with moderate temperatures.
 The eastward extension of the high pressure over the Mississippi valley has caused a general fall in temperature of
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-23
Ne7vs of Ensley

The body of Mrs. Margaret McNaie. who died at the home of her daugh- ter, Mrs. Rumsey. Sunday night, will be sent to Goodwater today by Echols x Angwin. Mrs. McNair was 70 years old at the time of her death. She is sur vived by four children Mrs. Runsey, Mrs. McConatha and J. D. and J. II. McNair. Fever was the cause of death, the deceased being ill one week.
 The Lady Maccahees of. the World. Hive F of Wylam, Twill give ball in wylam April 30 for the benefit of the order. Extra preparations are be- ing made for the event.
 There will be four pay days here this week as follows: B. s. and oy- product, the 2sd. the steel plant the 25th. and the mines the 27th
 The added attractions at the fair grounds today will take many Ensley people over there. Ensley has been well represented during the big meet.
 Local pastors are condemning the methods of Pastor" Russell and his doctrines, their ideas being that Rus sells theories of religions are not we'll founded. They will recommend to their discredit the pastors teachings
 Daily practice is being held by the Lyric club of the Ensley High school in preparation for their concert. which will be given early in May. The en- tertainment given by the students last year is pleasantly remembered by those who heard 1t and if the plans now un- der way do not go amiss this year $ programme will be even better than last years. The club consists entirely of students of The high school. Mrs. Cain will entertain the Minor School Improvement association at her home this afternoon at 3 o'clock at her residence on St. Charles street Ensley Highlands.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-23
COL. ROOSEVELT WILL TRY
 TO BREAK THE SOLID SOUTH

Greensboro. N. C.. April 22.-If Colonel Roosevelt gains the nomination for Pres ident he will come to the south, he said today, in an effort to win it over He made claim to the support of demo- crats as well as republicans and said he would embark upon a determined campaign to break up the solid south"
 T have the right to the support of every heir to the Jacksonan democ- racy,' he said in his speech here. "I am fighting for the principles in which the great bulk of the people of the south believe. and they are kept away from me only by name. I am going to sec to it that they are not kept away by mere name. I shall fight so that they will vote the way they iceland when fight I fight"
 In another part of his speech he said:
 When I am nominated I'll do my best to get the old Tar Heel state.''
 The colonel arrived at Asheville, N G., in the early morning, in the midst of a downpour of rain which continued most
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-23
HEAVY INSURANCE LOST 0N TITANIC
Oliver Gives Out Some of the Leading Companies
 Which Suffered

Reports received in Birmingham by local liability insurance men, including George c. Oliver of the Aetna life and others, indicate that the companies
 were hit very hard by the Titanic dis aster. which has caused the whole
 world to mourn. It is said by old-time insurance men that no one accident has made such a sweeping liability as the Titanic wreck in which some of
 the best known companies were in- volved.
 The total life insurance loss on the Titanic Is said to have been very large as the men involved in the, wreck are said to have carried huge amount of insurance in the aggregate The marine insurance companies are hit for s5,- GOO 900. That liability was placed through Johnson & Higgins of New York About s1,050,000 of that amount vas handled by Bloyds of London. The cargo insurance and the loss of other valuabes will run the insurance losses into the millions.
 The accident losses made public yes terday through the office of George C. Oliver follow.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-23
HEAVIEST RAIN IN b|bBFOR SOME TIME Tracks at Centreville Gov cred and Bridges Washed
 Away Yesterday

centreville, April 22.-(special.) )-Perhaps the heaviest rain that ever visited Bibb county fell in this section this snorning. From o'clock until the rain fell in torrents and the electrical display was terrific. The railroad track at this place was completely covered by water for al- most mile. storm sewers overhowed and bridges were washed away.
 The train from Tuscaloosa to Mont gomery, due here at o'clock. did not arrive until II on account of q slide at Pearson, P miles west of here. The train from Montgomery to Tuscaloosa, due here at noon, did not reach here until o'clock on account of washout at Kingston and a slide at Sand mountain.
 The Tuscaloosa train was delayed sev- eral hours on account of a slide near Active Great damage was done to farm lands and roads.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-23
KILLED BY DEPUTY
 AT JACKSONVILLE

Anniston, April 22.-(Special) )-Dep- uty Sheriff John Rowland shot and in- stafitly killed Pid Rutledge at Jack sonville this afternoon. Rowland was taken to the county jail tonight at 10 o'clock and the coroner has gone to he scene of the tragedy to ascertain the cause of the trouble. 1t is said that the shooting was the outcome of a grudge, which had existed between Rutledge and Rowland for some time.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-23
SIX ARE KILLED IN GEORGIA CYCLONE Score Injured by Storm Which Sweeps Over
 Newborn

Newborn. Ga, April 22.-Six persons were killed and score of others in- jured by cyclone which swept this section of the state early today. De- molished houses and dead live stock were left in the wake of the storm which swept a track three quarters Of a mile wide through Jasper, Newton and Morgan counties. The dead:
 w. w. Burden.
 Joseph Maxey.
 Ed Maxey, aged II, his son.
 Dock Maxey. another son.
 Two negroes.
 Mrs. W. ". Burden and four grand
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-23
YAQUI INDIANS
 ON THE WARPATH

TUCSON, Ariz., April 22.-One thousand Yaqui Indians. armed with Mauzers by the Madero government to fight rebels in Sonora, are reported to be on the warpath in Sonora. Governor May Terena is said to have recalled General Villjoen from Chihuahua to defend the state.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-23

loss being estimated at 5000. No details can be gained as to the damage done there.
 In this course stood I.ittleton, Palos. Adamsville and Bessie, all of which were left untouched save for high wind which did not damage anything.
 On the Southern railroad from Birming- ham, the first evidences of the cyclone can be gained after leaving Republic. Just outside this mining town can be seen trees which have been uprooted and after leaving Biven. houses can be seen which hseve been stripped of verandas ! and roofs The missing portions of these houses may easily be detected lying in the valleys. A
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-23
MRS. AND MISS TAFT
 IN CHARLESTON, s. c.

Charleston, s. C.. April 22-Mrs. Taft and Miss Helen Taft, the Presidents wife and daughter arrived here this aft ernoon from Washington to be guests of former Mayor and Mrs. R. Goodwin Rhett. Owing to the death of Major Archibald Butt, the Presidents military aid, there will be no formal entertain ment. They have come for the purpose of seeing Magnolia Gardens, the old seat of the Drayton family. while the flowers are at their best.