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The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-02
REFUSE ID QUASH NORRIS INDICTMENT

Fort Worth. April 1.-The first day of the trial of Rev. J. Frank Nor ris, charged with perjury, was taken up with argument of the motion Of the defense seeking to have the in- dictment quashed. Twenty-two allega- tion of fault were advanced. Presidin g Judge Simmons. howevers, overruled the motion. Another motion was filed just before court adjourned for the day, but was not made public. Argu- ment on the second mo,ion will be had tomorrow morning and If it is over ruled it is understood other motions are to follow.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-02
GOVERNOR HARMON
 SPENDS BUSY DAY
Recalls the First Time He Appeared Before Su-
 preme Court

Washington, April t.--Cfovernor Judson Harmon spent a busy day in Washington. He appeared In the supreme court held reception at the National Press club, and conferred with political leaders.
 In the supreme court Chief Justice White nodded to the governor and gave him a smile of welcome when he ap- peared to make a motion in the state rate cases.
 "The first time I appeared before the court as attorney general" said Governor Harmon, "l had some trying experiences. There was one thin spot in my argument and was gathering momentum to carry me safely and quickly over 1t, when Jus tice Gray leaned across the bench and said:
 "sHow about this point, touching the tender spot.
 q am coming to that presently, your honor,' I said. hastily
 :" Mr Attorney General, you are there now, said the justice" 1 Governor Harmon declared the safety of the country lay in the continuance of "capable, devoted, impartial and fear less tribunal, such as the supreme court, to translate the guarantees of the con- sttution into actual protection for the | individual citlZen.'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-02
KENNEDY MAY SUCCEED
 M'KLEROY AT ANNISTON

Anniston, April 1.-(special) )-The resig- nation of Col. w. H. McKleroy as com mandant of the Third infantry of the Alabama National Guard came as no sur rrise here, although considerable specu- la ton has been caused as to his probable successor, and in this connection the name of Hughes B. Kennedy stands out with prominence. as he Is one of the most ex- perienced military men in the state, being thoroughly familiar with the duties of the office.
 Colonel McKleroy forwarded his resig- nation to Governor O'Neal Monday. He stipulates his service of 13 years in the Alabama National Guard as a member of Company D, Third infantry regiment, former organization, four years: cap tain of Company F, Second infantry regi- Tnent, former organization, three aud a half years. and seven years as colonel of the Third infantry. In view of this ser vice he asks to be placed on the retired list with his present rank.
 In referring to his resignation Monday afternoon, Colonel McKleroy said: Tt is time that I asked to be placed on the re7
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-02
|LINNEHAN WILL
 CARRY MAILS

That P. H. Linnehan had been award ed the United States mall contract for transportation between the postoffice and the two railroad stations for a term of four years was announced yes terday by Postmaster T. H. Aldrich.
 The contract Is termed screen wagon service of the department" and car ries very important duties. Thea work has been for the past few years per formed by the Birmingham Transfer Traffic company
 It is understood that MT. Linnehan will start upon the work about June 1.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-02
HEARINGS BEGIN
 ON FREE SUGAR BILL

Washington. April 1.-Hearings on the House free sugar bill began to- | day before the Senate committee on 1 finance They are expected to con
 tlnue a fortnight with the cane and | beet sugar interests allowed a week
 each to present testimony. E. A Pharr and E. A. Oxnard of New Orleans urged continuance of tho sugar schedule of the present tariff law.
 William l.. Bass of New York also topposed the House democratic meas ure.
 Senator Curtiss of Kansas will in troduce tomorrow an amendment to the
 bill designed to provide means for re-
 taliation in case the United States is dIscriminated against in it's four trade and other commerce with the British
 West Indies. It is aimed at nego- tlations now in progress at Ottawa, Canada, for increasing the trade be- tween the dominion and the Britishi West Indies.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-02

, tired list, for the reason that the positl on requires more time than I can conven- iently give.
 Some time ago I made arrangements for a pleasure trip to Europe for the com ing summer. It was my intention to ask for retirement then, but l withheld the request on account of the Mexican Jitua- ticn, as was known to the adjutant gen eral.
 'I will always cherish the loyalty and support of the officers of the regiment. My duties and associations were always pleasant, and I shall ever appreciate the warm friendships made in the Alabama National Guard.'
 Congressman F. l.. Blackmon has wired that he is in no wise discouraged over the veto of his resolution for the estab- lishment of a permanent maneuver camp here since Secretary of War Stimson has explained the reason for this veto, which opposed the appointment of an investiga.- ing commission, is that the report of In- spector General s. N. Mills was thorough and the commission unnecessary. Colo nel Mills report was emphatic in it's favor of Anniston.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-02
ADVOCATE CANAL BETWEEN
 MOBILE AND PENSACOLA BAY
BY WALTER HARPER

Washington. April tSpecial)-senators Johnston and Bankhead of Alabama and Senator Fletcher of Florida appeared be- fore the board of engineers of the war department today in the interest Of the proposed inland waterway to connect Pensacola bay with Mobile bay by way of Perdido bay. The senators are en- couraged with the interest shown in the project by the members of the board and
 hope for a favorable report. The pro- posed canal will call for but a eompara- lively small outlay of money and 1t is esti- mated that 1t would be worth millions in the development of the fruit and vegetable
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-02
APRIL FOOL

New York. April 1.--Hundreds oi pedestrians crowded l.. narrow Nassau street in the financial district. shranlS hack in terror this afternoon when tba form of a man came hurling down from the twenty-fourth story. of the Liberty Tower building. Several sten- ographers in windows on the opposite side of the street fainted and some one turned in an ambulance call. Po- lice officers rushed to the spot where the figure fell and found 1t 10 be a dummy stuffed with hay with a broom stick for a backbone and faise race to make if realistic The ambulance surgeon did not appreciate the April fools day comedy and prove away leav- Ing street cleaner 10 gather up the debris.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-02
Pascagoula Road Sold

Pascagoula Miss. April 1.-The Pasca-
 poula Southern railroad. which extends from Moss Point. 3l miles north In George and Jackson counties. was early today sold at receivers sale to A. Dantzler. rep resenting the creditors for s500o0. This road was built and forms-ly operated by w. Denny & Co, lumber manufacturers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-02
TENNESSEE COURT
 HAS JURISDICTION

Washington, April 1.-The supreme court held today that the circuit court of Middle Tennessee had Jurisdiction to try the litigation over the ownership of Grace church in Narnyille, Tenn. The litigation grew out of the attempted consolidation of the Presbyteria n church in the United States Of Amer ica and the Cumberland Presbyterian church
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-02
ravorablv Reports Liability Bill

Washington. April 1.-The Senate iu- dietary committee today ordered favor ably reported the employers Iaoiiity and workmen's compensation biii as recommended by the empowers Hs btlitv commission. Senators Bacon and Overrnan opposed it.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-02

mention of his name as presidential can didate. You cannot imagine how refresh ing it was to democratic partisans on the side lines to have a leader of the demon strated capacity of MT. Underwood make his appearance in the party's affairs. Be- fore that we had grown exceedingly dis satisfied with patent medicine men in politics.
 "The democrats in Naw York want to win and Incidentally we will take very much more pleasure in the process if the victory be over MT Roosevelt although it will be some comfort to thump the party that produced him if only because it did so l saw him running for governor of New York in 1898 trigged out in Rough Rider costume and the spectacle settled my opinion of him for all time. I don't belong to the interests or to big bus- ness,' so that my objections to the gentle man will have to be accounted for on some other theory than self interest, which he so loves to invoke"
 "If Representative Oscar w. Underwood is nominated by the democrats at Bati- more he will not lose single vote in Wisconsin, because of the fact that he was born in the south" said Represen- tative Michael E. Burke of Wisconsin. "As a matter of fact. I believe he would poll more of the floating vote, than any of the other candidates so far mentioned. His sane and wise policy as leader of the House appeals to the people of my state and every democrat in Wisconsin will support him if he Is nominated.
 "If MT. Underwood is nominated he will be elected, and when elected he will make a President of whom the whole country can well be proud
 One of the best informed politicians in Tennessee, an enthusiastic Underwood man. writes concerning Underwood's can dacy this date:
 'It Is wonderful how MT. Underwood is growing in this state and from reports we feel confident MT Underwood will carry this state"
 "Oscar w Underwood has developed into one of the greatest men of this na- tion" said Representative Edwin Pou of the Fourth North Carolina district to- day "I-nder the wise leadership of MT. Underwood the democrats are redeeming every campaign pledge made before cleo tion They are enacting tariff Legislation that is good for all of the people, and the Democratic party could not do better than nominate and elect MT. Underwood to the presidency"
 F D. Gold, Jr.. Of Raleigh N. C.. one of the most progressive and aggressive men, and man well acquainted through
 "The outlook for Mir. Underwood is splendid: in fact have never seen a can didate grow so rapidly as he has"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-02

industry along the gulf in Alabama and Florida.
 Senator Johnston, who was today ap- pointed on the Senate committee to attend the funeral of the late Senator Taylor, left tonight with the party for Nashville.
 Senator Johnston received notice from the war department that the revenue cutter Winona, which was recently moved from Mobile to other points on the gulf coast had been ordered back to Mo- bile permanently.
 BIRMINGHAM SPECIAL"-
 THE NEW YORK TRAIN.
 LEAVES 0i3O A. M.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-02
xnuR REERIGERATOR

YOUR REFRIGERiTOR needs euameIing with Acme Quality En,mel to make it sanitary and invit- ing. Acme Qunlity Paint Store, 20lo Sd avenue.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-02
SOME VIEWS OF UNDERWOOD
BY WALTER HARPER

Washington, April 1--(Special.) )-The wide development of sentiment for the nomination of oscar Underwood for Pres ident of the United States is best evil denced by the large number of enthusias- tic expressions favorable to him that come to Washington from all sections of the country, dailys E
 Oscar Underwood has truly passed from the ''favorte son class, if, indeed, he was ever no more than a favorite son in fact The demand for his nomination is as na- tion wide as that for any other man who has been mentioned for the place. His broad, clean, constructive record in Con gress makes him a national figure, and he is being more and more considered as such.
 Here are a few expressions that have, been gathered from various sources with in the past few days showing the scope of the Underwood sentiment;
 From Albert B. Kerr. son of the late James Kerr, at one time a representa- tive in Congress from Pennsylvania, comes a very enthusiastic expression in favor of Mir Underwood. MT. Kerr is now practicing law in New York. In dis cussing MT. Underwood he referred to his services in the House with his father, who was at one time a member of the national democratic committee.
 Mir Kerr said: T am democrat and am tremendously interested in democratic success in this years presidential election I selected MT Underwood as my candi- date long before I saw any published
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-02
Sentence Smith This Week
Republicans Interested

The republicans of this county are very much interested in the convention called by the followers of Roosevelt to meet at Birmingham on the 11th of May. The Roosevelt faction in Etowah will send q delegation to the meeting and the lead CTS here express themselves as fully satisfied that the delegation selected by them and sent to Chicago will be seated by the national committee and that the ex-President will capture the nomination.
 Taken to Chattanooga
 J. H. Ruth and George Murray, two men arrested here a week ago on a charge of burglary preferred by the Chat tanooga police have been taken back to that city for trial. The men fefused to return without a requistion and this was first procured before they were turned over to the Tennessee officers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-02

SPECIAL TRAIN FOR
 TEACHERS TO SELMA WILL LEAVE TERMINAL STATION 3rd AT 2 }n F. V. MA SOUTHERN R 1f.s AZ
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-02
curoAco.s SPLENDID HoTEI
THE AUDIToRiIM HOTEL
 Al<.lxaals. i.irenrna1

Absolutely fireDrOof minutes walk of stores. theatres and near all railroad and transportation lines. It overlooks Grant Park and Lake Michigan.
 The Auditorium has been a favorite for twenty years with discriminating g tourists and travellers is sumptuously appointed and maintained-one of the worlds most notable hotels. The sun, of over $500 GOO was recently expended for Improvements No more sa tisry- ing cuisine .or attention can be pro- Nided anywhere.
 Rates per day; s2 and up single: S3 and up double. With private bath. $3 and up single. S5 and up double.
 AUDITORIUM HOTEL Michigan Boulevard aud Congress St
 CHICAGO
 w. s. SLATER, Manager
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-02
PRIMARY PASSES
 QUIETLY |NETOWAH
Likely 900 Votes Polled Yes
 terday in Gadsden
HEAVIEST VOTE EVER
Coosa River Two Feet Above Flood Stage-Smith Will Be Sentenced This Week-The Republicans
 Are Interested

Gadsden, Ala, April 1.-(Specisl 1.-The primary election is passing off quietly in this county and also in the county beats as far as heard from at this time. From all parts of the county have come reports that the voting is heavy. The heavy rains of the past few days have soaked the ground so the farmers cannot work in their fields and this has given them an ex- cefent opportunity to devote the day to the election.
 At o'clock this afternoon there had been 500 ballots cast at the Gadsden box and this would indicate that approxi- mately scO votes would be pollsd at this box As there Is another box in this beat at West Gadsden it is likely that fully 900 voters will cast their c5...ot in the city. This would be the heaviest vote ever boiled in the oity.
 Bottoms Flooded
 The water In the C~osa river came to stand early this morning after reach ing a stage of 4 feet, two feet above the flood stage. All the bottoms have been flooded and the farmers in the low lands will be again delayed in their work portion of Gadsden on the north side is flooded and tho Campbell Manufactur- ing plant, located in this section, has been forced to close Own until the water receded. The prospects now is for bet ter weather and it is not likely that any further damage will be done.
 Sentence Smith This Week
 Judge J. A Bilbro of the criminal di- vision of the city court will pass formal sentence on J. Smith on Wednesday oi Thursday of this week. and will set the date for the execution. Smith was tried last week for the murder of Patrolman Patterson at Alabama City, and was found guilty of murder in the first de- gree, the jr.y fixing his punishment at death hX hanRinn
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1912-02-01
BURNS ANDHANECYHAVE
CUTE LITTLE GAB-FEST

session OF the LOrlmer 1nVeSIlSd-
ting committee developed into an
acrimonious debate between De-
tective William J. Burns and
Judge Hanecy, attorney for Lori
mer.
Burns and Hanecy INDUCED
in lot of childish repartee Of the
You're another" kind, and each
made repeated threats 10 tell
all" about the other. However,
no ones soul was barred.
Hanecy claimed to have discov-
cred a discrepancy in Burns tes-
timony relative to the sleuthing
of the McGoverns. The great
detective" shouted that the law.
yer had ''insulted' him again.
Nobody can insult you," re-
torted Hanecy.
Neither could anybody insult
you," yelled Burns. You keep
on ana ii SHOW what your lepu-
tation is"
Chairman Dillingham; called
for order, and reproved Burns for
his outbreak.
Whereupon Burns declared
that if he wasn't protected from
Hanecy's insults he would protect
himself.
Senator Kenyon inferentially
inquired why he didn't go ahead
and do it, and have it over with.
In between these brilliant
flashes of wit" some testimony
was given relative to the Lorimer
case. But it wasn't half as inter
esting as the scrapping.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1912-02-01

PIIlFULr SASE Of LEA II
AND INSANITY
New York, Feb. 1.-Henry
Bensfeld, 70 years old, worth
thousands of dollars, was found
dead of starvation by the police
in his home in Brooklyn today.
By his dead body, was his
daughter, her mind gone, unable
to understand that her father was
dead, hopelessly insane.
The tragedy is one of the most
pitiful ever brought to the atten-
ton of the New York police.
Bensfeld was a prosperous
builder. Ten years ago, his wife
died. So deeply had he loved her,
that after her death, Bensheld re-
fused to see any of his friends, re-
fused to leave the home where he
lived with his only daughter.
The solitude, the loneliness,
prayed on the minds of both faith
er and daughter. There is no
doubt that the father absolutely
starved to death.
He died last Monday. Since
then, the daughter, now A years
old, has wept ununderstandingly
by the body trying to get her
father to waken from his Sleep
In the house were a dozen
stray cats that Miss Bensfeld had
cared for. When her father went
to sleep" she forgot about them.
1t was their wailing that attract
ed the attention of the neighbors,
who called the police.
Mice PeocEaId boe haa., toLa,,
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1912-02-01

French physician has got up a
sort of lightning rod which takes
electricity from the air and pre-
vents hail forming.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1912-02-09

amenalie to the Law, none could en-
ter upon a teaching or preaching serv-
ice until thirty years of age.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1912-02-09
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Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1912-02-09
Administrator Sale
OF valuable
Personal Property.

The undersigned having duly quail
fed as adminjstT tor of the estate OF
tie late Mis-. Il. j. Sperow will sell al
public auction at her late residence or
the SpeTow home farm, on the road
leading from Spring Mills TO the Will
Transport pike at Porterlield's, on
Saturday, Feb. "a, 1912,
beginning at 10 O'Clock A. NJ, the fol-
lowing personal property, to.wit:
One Horse, Family Driving
Mare
10 Head Cattle
Fresh cow, one COW IN full flow OF
milk, 3 heifers ready to be fresh at
once, 2 grade Jerseys and one half Jer-
sey and half Geurrsey, cows, will be
fresh In April, one half Jersey and halt
Durham hefer Will be fresh in August;
| grade Jersey heifer calf aud one
grade Jersey bull calf.
Vehicles, etc.
carriage, buggy, sleigh and bells, 2 sets
single harness, set double harness and
fly nets, Lot Seasoned Locust Posts,
lot barbed wire, = IL bu. red Top clover
seed, garden pillow, lawn mower.
Household Goods
falling leaf tables, lot rocking chairs, 2
bureaus, secretary, hVe oedsteaus, cot
enc mattress, 3 feather ticks,7 sets
holsters and pillows, 2 extension tables
one ~ II and one ~ II; lot chairs, z
kitohen table. corner enpboard. siak
and dopph tray. settee day clock. 2
parlor stands. sewing machine. two
spinning wheels hanging lamp, lot
lamps, 70 yds, brussels carpet, o IN
grain carpets 90 yds, 90 yos rag carpet,
star carpet ana RODS, lot iipoieum, 4
wood stoves, double heater, ooS stove,
zen plate ahuscook Stoves setsuishes Oh
10 pieces, iot dlshes, glass ware, dln-
ner Tel, lenen Tree, loo glass Jars OF
lrult aud pickle, iot apple huttef, lot
Jars, crooks, ~ gai. jar, 4o gal copper
Kettle, iron Kettles, large iron POI,
sausage grinder aud sIuler, ice cream
freezer, wash TUBS ana oencn'
Boss Double Cream Separator
n.v,s oh,,, h,t,ar 90. los ona
III.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1912-02-09
My Lady of
The North
Continued from al page.

Continued from Fth page.
slant to the best traditions of my
house. cannot sit here now, beneath
the protecting shadow Of flag for
which my son fought and died, and
write that I regret the ending, for
years of peace have taught us of the
South lessons no less valuable than
did the war; yet do rejoice today
that, having once donned the gray,
wore it until the last shotted gun
voiced its grim message to the North.
1t is hardly more than dream now,
sometimes vague and shadowy, again
distinct with living figures and his
toric scenes. require but to close
my eyes to behold once more those
slender lines Of ragged, weary, hun.
CRY men, to whom fighting had be-
come synonymous with life. / pass
again through the fiery rain of those
last fierce battles, when in despera-
ton we sought to check the un-
numbered blue legions that fairly
crushed us beneath their weight.
/ saw 1t all; l held part in 1t all.
Upon that April day which witnessed
(To BE CoNTINUED.)