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The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1912-08-01

tile OF the Iaft de.egates and ai;"r-
mates by practically uuanimCGs vote.
Fourteenth District.
In the FoHrtceath district there were
fifteen counties in the district. When
the executive committee met It san
Antonio to make r., the Temporary roll
there were ten members Of ting COM
mittre present whose r.gh, 5n act was
uuIispuieG Hf whom SIX were Tor Taft
and four Tor Roosevelt There were
four other Roosevelt men present
whose right TO vote was disputed and
who We're clearly not entitled to repre-
sent their county nj that meeting One
of them held the proxy Of the commit
dead. and the rroEigS from three other
counties were held. two by poStmls-
ters and one by an assistant poStmas-
ter. while under the election law OF
Texas no one who holds an Clijce Of
profit or trust under the Uu.fgd States
shall act as member Of an executive
committee either for the state or for
any district or county. The temporary
roll was made up by Taft members,
having clear majority without per
mitting these men to act under their
proxies There was a contest over the
delegation from BeXar county. which
contains the city ef san Antonio. Full
consideration WaS given to this contest.
but the testimony was overwhelming
that Taft carried the county by Il vote
of four or five tu one. On the proper
basis the total vote in the district con
veution was sixty seven, OF which the
number instructed or votin" for Taft
was thirty-seven and one-half. the
number voting or Instructed for ROOSe-
welt twenty-e.ght and one-half, not vOt-
ing one. The Taft delegation was
therefore seated ut Chicago
CONCLUSION.
The purpose Of this resume of the
contests in which there WAS any shad-
ow of substance has been to inform
those who have not time or inclination
to read the longer and more detailed
account Of them contained in the larger
pamphlet 1t iS not essential to make
Mr.. Taft'S title ind.Sputable that all
men agree on every one of the issues
raised. They Were decided by the tTi-
bunals which uniform party usage had
made the proper tribunals to decide
such contests. If those tribunals acted
in good faith mistaken judgment would
not invaIidate their decisions. AS a
matter of fact. an examination of the
facts show that the tribunals were
right in every instance. There is not
the slightest evidence that they were
moved 10y other than Il mere desire tC
reach Il right conclusion. On the other
| hand, the action of the Roosevelt men
| in bringing 100 contests that they
| promptly abandoned strongly tended
to show the lack Of good faith in the
| prosecution Of all of them. Those whC
support President Taft can we'll afford
| to stand on the record in this case anG
to asseverate without fear of success
| full contradiction that the delegate:
| whose seats were contested were as
| fairly seated in this convention as iI
| any in the history of the party.
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-05
DIR. TIPTON GUNN
 DIES IN RICHMOND
Promising Calera Boy Succumbs in Virginia-Funeral in Calera
 Today

Calera March Especial. )-Ellard Gum will arrive here early tomorrow morning with the remains of his broth CT, pr Tipton Adams Gum, who died in Richmond, Va, Sunday morning. Dr. Gum Is survived by his mother, sis ter and one brother. and his death Is lamented by all who know him. Es- pecially sad is his demise for his fu- ture was so promising, he being only in his twenty eighth year. He was graduated from Howard college with an A. NJ. degree in 1905. Then after three years at Tulane university, New orleans. he passed very creditable med teal examinations. both in Louisiana and Alabama.
 pr. Gum was at one time offered the chair of mathematics at the University of Mississippi but declined 1t on account of his chosen profession. And in the summer of 1909 he accepted the position of mining physician at Lorraine, Va, al which place he was at the time of the at tack which brought the end at 8 Rich mond inirmary.
 The deceased was a great nephew of the noted Congressman Nixon II. Lewis and son of the late pr. J. II. Gum.
 Funeral services will be held at the Methodist church tomorrow afternoon and will be conducted by Rev, Reid. pastor of that church, and Rev. Joseph Dunglinson pastor of the First Presbyterian church in Selma. The members of the Woodmen
 lodge. of which he was a member, will then take charge of the remains.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-05
REVIVAL MEETINGS
 GROW IN INTEREST

Tho revival meeting at the First Chris- tian church, under the direction of the Roy l.. Brown Evangelistic company. is growing in power and interest. A great audience was in attendance last night, and every one seemed delighted with the whole seryice.H A balcony chorus of 35 voices and a junior chorus of 15 children, under the direction of D. Emmett Snyder, led the congregation in a service of song. The evangelist. Roy L. Brown, preached a forceful sermon on the subject Three Choices" At the invitation service four persons walked out to take a stand for Christ. two to make the confession and to to be received into membership by statement. It was a meeting of spiritual fervor and one of the best Monday even- ing services ever held in this church.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-05
SENATOR BANKHEAD
 LOOKS OVER GEORGIA

Atlanta, March 4-United States Senator John II. Bankhead of Alabama, who is actively in charge of the presidential boom of Congressman Oscar Underwood of the same state, spent today here in the interest of his candidate He declared the Under wood sentiment is rapidly growing in the east and expressed the belief that the ma iority of southern delegations to the Bal- timore convention also would line up for the Alabamian. Senator BanShead had a conference with Clark Howell, national committeeman for Georgia. He will visit other sections of the south before return ing to Washington,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-05
Absurd on the Face of It

The above dispatch was received af- ter midnight. too late for The Age Herald 10 communicate with MT. Un- derwood or Senator Bankhead, who Is actively looking after Underwood's in- terests. The story was read over the telephone 10 F. K. Campbell, MT. Un- derwood's personal friend, and he made this statement:
 "Of course, there is no truth what ever in the charge made by Represen- tative Burleson to the effect that Un- derwood was in a presidential trust to beat Governor Wilson. Such a thing Is perfectly absurd on the face of it. Underwoods friends are working hard to secure delegates for him. We arc for Underwood. first, last and all the time, and we have good reason to be- lieve that he will receive the nomina- tlon."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-05
S15O,0OO FIRE AT
 MERIDIAN, MISS. Cliff-Williams Machinery Company's Plant Is
 Destroyed

Meridian, Miss, March 4.-(Special.)- The Cliff Williams Machinery company plant, Fourth street and Nineteenth avo nue.. caught fire at 1l;So o'clock tonighi and at midnight the fire was beyond con. trol of the fire department and total de- struction of the plant was certain. Fire men turned their attention to adjoining property which was treatened. The burned plant is one of the largest in the state, being valued at sl5O000. It is a two story brick building covering q half block and equipped with modern machinery.
 At 12:S0 o'clock. after terrific fight, the department confined the fire to the VII. Hams machinery plant. which will be total loss. The property. il Is understood Is only partially covered by insurance.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-05
RUTLEDGE LEADING IN BESSEMER RACE
Vote Very Heavy and Count ing Is SlOw-Results
 at 2:30 O'Clock

Bessemer, March 4.-fSpecial.) )-Famed for her close elections. Bessemer yester- day staged one of the closest races in her history. The vote was very heavy and the election officers announced at 2:3D O clock this morning that 1t would be s O clock before they finished the count. At that time George Rutledge was lead ing in the mayorality race by 12 votes. with present Mayor I. A. Lewis coming a close second. The standing of the count at this hour was as follows:
 MAYOR.
 George Rutledge. 166,
 l. A. Lewis, 154.
 Dr. R. F. McTyeire, 6l.
 PRESIDENT OF, COUNCIL.
 w. P. Gum, 1i5
 George Ross. 2SS.
 CITY CLERK.
 J. B. Huston, PIG.
 A. J. LaRue, 162.
 CHIEF OF POLICE. R. J. McCabe, PIG. T. B. Wallace, 10.
 The greatest interest which has ever been displayed in city primary for d long time was shown. When the polls closed this afternoop at o'clock 7S5 votes had been boiled. This is the largest num- Der or votes ever cast Tn a clty electloh. Eight hundred and three voters regis tered.
 All of the candidates spent the day at the polls working in their own behalf on account of the provision in the last pri- mary act passed by the last general as ! semby which prohibited the hiring of conveYanees and the employing of work CTS at the polls, though several of the can ddates had volunteer workers who were handing out cards. Walter Lowe, one of the managers. and G. B. Hollingsworth one of the clerks, were unable to serve at the polls on account of pressing busi- ness, and Chester Tubb was appointed manager to serve in the place of Walter Lowe, while Claude Burgin was selected as clerk to serve in the place of G. B. Holingsworth. The officers who were on duty at the polls today were I. NJ. O'Mara, Chester Tubb and Judge William Jackson, man. agers Claude Burgin and E. l.. Mitchell, as clerks, and George W. Jones as return ing officer.
 Though there was much interest manl- fested and large groups of men on the streets the day passed off in a very quiet and orderly manner, without even the dis putes which usually occur al an election.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-05

ter. always to the same effect. telling you, for instance, personally, and those who were with you at the luncheon at my house, and telling Clifford Pinehot Jim Garfield and Representative Madi- son and Billy Loeb, and Secretary Never and Secretary Stimson. all alike, just precisely what I have said always, that I would not be a candidate in 1912 my self, and that I had no intention of talk ing any part in the nomination for or against any candidate. Sincerely yours.
 THEODORE ROOSEVELT"
 Letter to Moore
 The Taft national headquarters today made public the complete letter written by Mr Roosevelt, August IS, 1911, to A. P. Moore, publisher of the Pittsburg Leader. asking him to cease advocating the nomination of MT. Roosevelt. The letter follows:
 Dear Mr. Moore: I very greatly ap- preciate your kind and friendly feelings, but I am sure you will understand me when l say that I must ask, not only you. but every friend l have to see to 1t that no movement whatever is made to bring me forward for the nomination in 1912
 ''I feel that I have a right to ask all my friends if necessary, actively to work to prevent any such movement. l should esteem 1t a genuine calamity If aby such move were taken.
 Again thanking you for what you have said and thanking you in advance Tor following my wishes in this matter which I know you will do, l am very sincerely.
 THEODORE ROOSEVELT
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-05

been announced February 25 to become effective March l.
 Another dispatch said revolutionists were momentarily expected at Chihua- hua from Pas Del Norte and that upon their arrival all rebels would unite and proclaim Pascuai Orozeo Presi- dent. Dispatches received at the state department indicate that beyond all question of doubt the political future of Mexico Is at stake. s1any are levy ing tribute in a mereiless manner. Men are being held for ransom.
 Americans Missing
 Since February 26 90 Americans in Azarco have not been heard from. All communication from that place has been cut off. Other dispatches say Il Is probable troops are on the way from Torreon, a place 40 miles distant, to give protection to the Americans. An other force is reported approaching from. the south.
 The war department was keenly in- terested in advices that Orozco had cast his lot with the revolutionists and had defended the rebels in Chihuahua, di- recting the attack against the federals from the south under Col. Villa Orozeo. This drew with him Hernandez, for mer lieutenant of Madero.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-05
BURLESON GIVES
 OUT STATEMENT

Washington. March 4.-Representativs Burleson of Texas, chairman of the House democratic caucus. tonight sent out prepared interview in which he said that Governor Harmon, Speaker Clark and Chairman Underwood of the ways and means committee had formed a ''presiden- tial trust to beat Governor Wilson foi the democratic nomination.
 The statement followed closely the pub lication of a report much to the same effect.
 Speaker Clark tonight ignored the Bur leson interview. but of the published re- port requested that it be said:
 ''The story that I am in a combination with Governor Harmon and Mir. Under- wood to defeat Governor Wilson for the presidential nomination is a malicioq. iie So are the statements that New YcS ia financing my campaign and that I am not trying to get the delegates in southern states"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-05
DOUGHTY TO JOIN
 CHAMBER COMMERCE

J. H. Doughty. who has recently re- moved to this city to succeed A. D. Light ner as general agent of the Frisco lines in the Birmingham district. has notified Secretary Babb of the Chamber of Com merce of his desire to become a member of states that he wishes to become active in the commercial body in the identical ca pacty occupied by his predecessor. max. ing this utilization with the Chamber of Commerce one of the earliest moves to- ward becoming one of Brminghams loyal citizens.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-05
PASCUAL OROZCO
 JOINS THE REVOLT
 AGAINST MADERO
fcoNrINuUD FROM PAGr


 yond the possibility of being bottled up in Mexico City in the event that the rebels carry the war to the vicinity of the capital. Inquiry at the National railway offices showed that sleeping car &C., commodatons were not to be had as far ahead as Saturday.
 Trains thus far. with one or two ex- captions, have been run with the custom ary number of sleepers. but should this demand continue to increase officials assert extra equipment will have to be carried
 The Ward line sailing list Is full for the steamer leaving Thursday from Vera Cruz. and bookings are Well advanced for that of the following week. Interior points outside of the capital are all con- tributing their quota to the outgoing movement
 Many Register
 Another effect of the proclamation of President Taft has been to send Ameri- cans to the consulates Tn growing num- bers to register themselves and their per- sonal effects The increase in regis trations here was marked ana in add- tion to this. the consulate has been flood ed with inquiries as to the extent of the protection that may be expected in the event of trouble.
 A number of business men who have suffered through many months of revolu- tion in the hope of better times have given up and left for the United States.
 The already tense feelings of foreigners were given a further shock today by an- nouncement in morning papers that Mrs Wilson. wife of the ambassador. had left Mexico City. Ambassador Wilson at once sent a note of correction for publication stating that Mrs. Wilson had not left and that she had no intention of do- ing so.
 Washington. March 4.-Defnite con irmation of the disa ffection of Gen Pascal Orozco from the Madero gov ernment in Mexico reached the state department in delayed telegram from American Consul Summers at Chinua- hua today. Summers said that Orozco's resignation from the federal army had
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-05
Expect No Mistakes
Van valkenbure's Statement

Philadelphia March 4-In reference to the Roosevelt letter, A. F. Van Val kenberg. editor and president of the North American made the following statement tonight:
 "Of course the letter was not made public by me. When Colonel Roose- welt attended the Cardinal Gibbons eel ebration in Baltimore last summer the Associated Press sent an inspired state ment to the effect that Colonel Roose- welt had positively pledged his support to MT. Taft for a renomination. As q matter of routine news We printed this dispatch, although I mad personal knowledge that Colonel Roosevelt's at titude must have been msrepresented
 Much was made by the Taft man agers of the supposed indorsement and even his denial was met with the re- joinder that his assurance had been given privately and he was merely de- nying 1t for public effect.
 This led to my correspondence with him which eliminated in the letter of June 27. It will be observed that he denied the fake story and asks that copies of his letter be sent to two di- rectors of the Associated Press for their information. His purpose was that they should have an official denial on record from which they would issue a formal withdrawal of the fake yarn. l sent copies to Mir McClatchy, requesting that he furnish one to MT Moves. But no denial of the fake story ever was made by the Associated Press.
 Not only from his letter but from conversations with Colonel Roosevelt, know that his communication accur- ately and sincerely sets forth his views. am not aware of any law or regula . tions of the government service which prevents me exercising my rights as an American citizen. Had there been, am satisfied it would have been en- forced against me for my activity for MT Roosevelt's nomination for his see- ond term and for MT. Tafts first nom- ination, both of which were under his administrations. At that time actlv- ity was necessary"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-05
BALTIMORE HOTEL RATES RAISED,
 SAYS SENATOR

Annapolis, Md. March 4.-Declarlng charges that exorbitant rates are being asked by Baltimore hotelkeepers for the coming democratic national convention should be investigated by the Maryland legislature, Senator Mallory tonight intro duced in the Senate an order looking to q thorough inquiry into the matter.
 The order provides for the appointment of joint committee authorized to investi- gate the rates fixed by the Baltimore hotels.
 Speaker Trlppe of the house of dele gates also introduced a bill "to prevent extortion on the part of keepers of public inns and hotels In and about the time of holding of a convention of any party at any time in this state"
 The public service commission Is asked to prescribe the maximum rates.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-05
Pinchot Denies Statement

Jamestown,'N. D., March 4.-Gifford Pin chot, speaking here tonight in the interest of the Roosevelt candidacy denied a statement by w. l.. Houser. campaign manager for Senator Lar ollette. that La Toilette had been induced to enter he presidential race by Colonel Roosevelt
 ''Ms. Houser is wholly mistaken" said Mr. Pincnot. Colonel Roosevelt never urged LaFollette to run, but consistently refused to do so. l urged him repeatedly to come out for LaFollette. He steadfas5- ly refused on the grounds that he could not support any candidate.
 'Roosevelt's answer to the governor who urged him to enter the race was not given until long after it was known La Toilette could not hold the progressives together or prevent the nomination of a reactionary"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-05
NEW DEVELOPMENTS
 IN BATTLE IN RANKS
 OF THE REPUBLICANS
CONTINUED FROM PAGE D

CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1)
 
 cabinet minister, or to any other hu- man being-
 "The simple fact is that these reports are not misunderstanding. they are delib- crate inventions. MT. Moves is entirely in error in stating that President Taft thinks he has assurances Of support from me.
 Taft Was Informed
 "Mr Taft thinks nothing of the kind. He knows he has no assurances of SUD- port from me; and neither MT. Moves nor any one else has one little particle of ground for the opinion thus ex- pressed"
 q thought at first the story was given out at the White House, but I am now assured that it was gotten up and given out by the Associated Press representative at the White House and from MT. Moves statement 1 should gather that this was true
 T wish MT. Moves, as president of the Associated Press, to know that the story was not a misunderstanding; was not based upon transformation. but was a de- 1berate invention. made out of whole cloth. without one particle of basis be- yond the imagination of the man who made it. 4e..
 Expressed Himself Freely T have expressed myself perfectly free Iy to large number of men in this mat
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-05
Victor valantine Manfreedo

Funeral services over the remains of Victor Valentine Manfreedo. who died Saturday night. will be held this aft- 1720 Fourth avenue, Rev. W. N. Clay brook officiating. The Odd Fellows will be in charge of the services. The fol- lowing will act as pallbearers: Joe Car- avelle, Rouche Ollbire. Cap N. Cat anvano. W. T. Robinson, J. IT. Tin der, s. N. Seip, F. T. Wildsmlth and !. T. Meeks. Interment will be made In Elmwood cemetery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-05
Americans Leave Mexico

Laredo Tex, March 4.-About 76 Ameri- cans. mostly women and children, passed through here today from Mexico on their way north. Some of them expressed alarm over the Mexcian situation, but oth- CTS said their only reason for leaving was that their husbands forced them to go. i 1
 There was report here that 90 Amer ican families would leave Monterey bound for the United States. Tho refugees said that in the cities passed generally good order prevailed, but added that in the country ranches and farms many are be- ing robbed Brigandage Is the motive of these attacks.
 The rush is .n part due to the Presl- dents proclamation Saturday. The exo- dus was not a stampede. Rumors from Monterey were connected to the neutrality note