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The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1912-07-04
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ROBERT F. DUNToN Bank Commissioner
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-26
POULTRY CLUB FOR.
 BOYS AND GIRLS Special Prizes Have Been Offered By Alabama
 Poultry Association

At a recent meeting of the Alabama Poultry association there was established a youths class, in which any boy or girl in the state of Alabama may compete for special prizes which are being of- fered by a number of poultry fanciers in this vicinity. The special prizes al- ready offered are for pens in the various breeds.
 "A pen" at poultry shows consists of one male and four female birds of the same breed Prizes are as follows:
 White Orpingtons, s55 in gold and $10 silver cup.
 Black Orpingtons. $10 in gold.
 White Wyandottes, $15 in gold.
 White Indian Runner Ducks, $10 in gold
 The conditions require that boy or girl competing must be under the age Of r years and have raised their pen of birds from little chicks, not over one week old
 Interest in thiy new departure is grow ing daily. Entries are coming in rapidly and inquiries are frequent, indicating a very strong competition in several of the breeds. The most encouraging feature of the contest so far is that the girls are manifesting as much interest as the boys, the entries of each-six-being the same.
 There is a prospect for good purse of gold in. the Rhode Island Red class, so the ''red fanciers'' will be provided for without doubt as will the other pop ular classes.
 Dr. J. G. Hopping, 9oS First National bank, is chairman of committee in.charge of the youths class. All entries and in quiries should be addressed to him.
 Any person becoming II between now and December 10 may become eligible by making known this fact to the com mittee.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-26
CONVICT INSPECTOR
 VISITS CAMPS HERE
Dr. Fowler States That He Finds Conditions as a Whole
 Very Good

Dr. J. T. Fowler physician inspector of the convict bureau of the state, is In Birmingham. Saturday he inspected the convicts who are working for the state in the Banner mine of the Pratt Con- solidated Coal and Iron company It is the duty of Dr. Fowler to classify the convicts each month.
 conditions as a whole" stated he '.are good. We have very little sickness and have had no epidemic I made certain changes in classification at Banner but nothing of drastic nature
 Dr. Fowler reports that Inspector Lon Greer, who broke his leg sometime ago while mounting a train at one of the camps, is out again. although he will be compelled to use crutches for another month.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-26
OAKLEY DISCUSSES CONVICT SITUATION Tells of His Testimony Given
 In Washington SLOSS co. CONTRACT Governor O'Neal Will in Next Thirty Days Notify Company Whether
 Present Figure Is to Be
 Maintained

For the snrst time since giving hist testimony before the Stanley committee of Congress. James G. Oakley, president of the state convict board, is in Bir- mingham.
 "The committee" stated MT, Oakley last night at the Metropolitan, "wanted to get information from me to the effect that the Tennessee company, which is subsidiary committee of the United States Steel corporation, is in virtue of it's power in a position to dictate the employment and distribution of Alabama convicts. Of course. nothing to this ef- feet was obtained from my testimony. I told the committee that as far as I knew of my own knowledge the Tennes- see company was serious in it's stated purpose of abandoning the system of convict labor.
 T asked to be permitted to dispute the testimony concerning the alleged bar barous treatment of convicts in Alabama, which was offered several days previous by Shelby Harrison. Chairman Stanley asked me what I knew about that tes- timony and I told him that practically everything that Harrison said was either false or exaggerated. We'll said he, we do not care to hear about those details l had a pleasant trip to and stay in Washington"
 Mir Oakley says that the convicts of the state are doing good work There has been a little trouble at Banner mine," stated he due to inadequate coal cutting machines. Now. however, new ma chimes are being installed and new machinst put in charge, and there is no danger of further trouble. The con tract with the Pratt company is netting the state a neat income"
 Mir Oakley stated that the Soss con- tract. which was recently investigated by state officials, is still hanging fire" Governor O'Neal," he said, offered the company the convicts at 45 cents per ton of coal mined. The company, which is paying 421a cents, refused. The gov ernor within 30 days will notify the com pany whether or not he will permit the contract to continue at the present dg- ure. If he decides to abrogate the con tract he will give the company six months notice within which to make new arrangements"
 MT Oakley stated that he doesn't know as yet whether or not the governor will appoint new state superintendent of mines. 'I have had little opportunity to discuss matters with the governorr stated he. ''since my return from Wash ington. At the present time he is out of the state, although I understand that he will return early this week. I pre- sume that he will make some announce ment concerning new state superin- tendent of mines immediately following his return.
 MT. Oakley will remain in the city to- day
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-26
PLANNING ID HOLD
 AN INDOOR MEET

A dual indoor meet will be held March i at the T. M. O. A. gymnasium between the Birmingham High school and the r. M. c. A. Ten events have been arranged for the tournament and large number will enter the meet. The first event will be 20 yard dash: the second 100 yard dash. while 220, a 44o and half mile race will be run. The 12 pound shot put. the running high jump. potato race and a relay event will constitute the programme.
 Coach Courleux of the Birmingham High school announced yesterday that a preliminary mee. would be held on Wednesday afternoon at which the members of the High school team would be chosen. About 25 men will try out for the High school team, while good ly number will enter the Y. M. c. A. preliminary contest. -
 He announced. that the High scho0 had a number of splendidly developed athletes and that he expected to put up A fight with the Y. M. c. A. for the dual nonor His track team will probably get into the four men relay race and will stand good chance of defeating the Y. NJ. c. A. in that particular. The members of the Y. M. c. A. and the High school team will be announced later.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-26
MISSISSIPPI VIEW OF MR. UNDERWOOD Shelby s. Steele of Green wood Says Sentiment Is
 Rampant in State

W. s. Barry and Shelby S. Steele, prom inent citizens of Greenwood, Miss, who, while never actively in politics them selves, have always been instrumental in shaping political affairs in their state, are enthusiastic supporters of Oscar w. Underwood
 There is no doubt" stated Mr. Steele last night, but that the Underwood sen7 jtiraent iN Mississippi is rampant. bf the Underwood leaders in Alabama wiA let 1t be known that they would desire the Mississippi legislature to pass a reso- lution indorsing MT. Underwood I feel confident that such action could and would be taken. At the present time the members of the legislature are in the dark as to whether or not the Underwood leaders in Alabama would consider such action boost or a detriment.'
 MT. Barry and Mr. Steele are relatives and have been lieutenants in the cam paigns of John Sharp Williams and J. K. Vardaman.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-26
SOUTHERN STATE
 FIRE co. TO MEET
Considered Not Unlikely That New President of Company Will
 Be Chosen

There will be a meeting today at 10 o'clock at the Morris hotel of representa- tives of the Southern States Fire and Casualty Insurance company A number of prominent general agents are in the city at the present time, the guests of w. l.. Reynolds vice president and general manager of the Southern States Fire and Casualty Insurance company.
 Among those present are Claude F. Snyder of Louisville. w. S. Barry of Greenwood. Miss Shelby S. Steele of Greenwood. G. l.. Myers of Memphis. A. D. Tobin of Atlanta and Columbia, H. c. Hare of Jacksonville and Dr. Walter $. Britt of Eufaula
 It Is considered not unlikely that a new president of the company will be chosen today. As is known, Senator Robert Moul- throp of Birmingham recently resigned that position.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-26
WHO IS YOUR FARORITE?

A. IT. Woodward of the Woodward Iron company: My favorite book is 'Huckleberry Finn that delightful rec ord of a very human boys adventures from the prolific pen of Mark Twain. He is the humorous author that I like best to read and in my opinion one of the most pleasing of the modern American writers.
 'Huckleberry Finn and I have a lifelong acquaintanceship and so ap- pealing is his philosophy and cheerful, resourceful disposition that semi -an- nual renewal of the friendship Is one of my chief hobbies. About every six months I traverse the Mississippi river as Young Finn did. encounter again the bogus Duke and King go on jaunt with Tom Sawyer and have many other funny escapades that have wreathed the faces of youth and age of this and other countries with smiles. Aside from its splendid interpretation of boy na- ture, the very brightness of the book has won for it a permanent place in humorous literature"
 H. c. Miller, treasurer of Jefferson county: "Excluding the many interest ing textbooks on Masonry, I believe Talks to Teachers by the late William James, one of the foremost professors of his day at Harvard university, re- ceives greater degree of partiality than any other volume of my library. I am especially fond of psychology, which is the subject matter of my favorite book and consider this one of the best lit erary productions of this able man.
 MT. James has given broad and comprehensive grasp of this absorbing topic in his Talks to Teachers and wanders far into the fields of reason to prove his deductions, trait that makes the book all the more valuable"
 T have been much interested," said Mrs. A. O. Lane. 'in Abbotts Makers of History. The volume I last read was Henry Wa most entertaining study. Abbott's style appeals to me more strongly than that of Carlyle, whom l also enjoy" Mrs. Lane reads great deal and spends most of her leisure moments in the public library. She said yesterday that, while she is a reader of history, she is also fond of fiction. T differ from many people," remarked Mrs Lane, "who contend that fiction destroys a taste for history. It stimulates mine. read Abbott's his- tory of Henry " with the greater pleasure after reading Shakespeare's treatment of the drama. Historical
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-26
VIEWS OF COLLEGE MEN ON UNDERWOOD

The Underwood Club of College Men, which was organized in Birmingham some time ago, has received replies from every state of the union to letters recom- mending Oscar w. Underwood for the presidency of the United States. Ex- cerpts from some of the letters received. yesterday follow
 Hiram M. Dow, Roswell, N. M: T am in accord with the movement which you have inaugurated. l have been an Un- derwood booster for some time. We are working toward the organization of an Underwood for President club and Will endeavor to have this state instruct for Underwood. l am confident he will have many supporters in the coming state con- yention, and there is an excellent chance for him to land our delegation"
 R. S. Carnes Memphis: T know of no one whom l would rather see President than Mir. Underwood. He has certainly had the training to prepare him for the position"
 l.. c. Terrell, principal Ferrells school New Orleans: ''Oscar Underwood is man of brains, leader of men and a statesman. He has not only the ability of Wilson, but has not shown himself lacking in judgment. He has better record than any of the aspirants and comes from my. native state.
 Raymond Kenny, Wheeling, w. Va. 'There seems to be quite a sentiment for MT. Underwood throughout the entire state of West Virginia. If our delegation goes to Baltimore uninstructed l would not be a bit surprised if 1t voted for un- derwood at the opportune moment. l had the pleasure of meeting MT. Underwood in Washington and am sure that if our people up here had the opportunity to see him and size him up he would create an instant following"
 Chester Gourley, Lexington, Ky. 'I am for Harmon. and Underwood next. The more conservative and influential ele- ment Is for Harmon or Underwood" Telfair Knight, Jacksonville, Fla: "I am fo~ Underwood and will do everything in my power to influence all of my friends that way. I firmly believe that the tide Will turn in his favor throughout the en- tire south.'
 c. C. Laird Greensboro N, C.: "I think Mi. Underwood is an excellent man and
 would rather he get the nomination than anyone else"
 R. Ragland. Jacksonville, Fla: "I am Harmon man but strong admirer of Mir Underwood with a realization of his integ- rity experience and knowledge of public questions
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-26
MILITARY MEN ON
 WAY TO FLORIDl
Scully and 'GoOdwyn Will Make l spection of Military Com-
 panies There

Adjt Gen. Joseph B. Scully and Captain Goodwin of the United St es army reached Birmingham last risAt from Montgomery and will contiras their trip this morning to F'lore4e.. The officers are making the annuqi inc specticn of the military companls Q the state.
 50 far" stated General Scully ebAit two companies have been ordered nnssf- cred out of service. These wers 9 of Mobile and c of Birmingham rae re- port concerning other compan es Ass been sent to headquarters and O. course it is unknown what action vii pe OF dered in their cases We will ias,aaet the company at Florence tome saYs
 General Scully states an invsr .try Gt the government property in P gstor of the officers of Company Of AsNf- mingham will be taken within -hp f,eNi few days It is generally ersessiA that a portion of the quipm q n to be accounted for.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-26
BRANDON IS BACK
 FR0T WASHINGTON
Delighted With Strength of Under wood Sentiment at the
 Nat Onal Capital

Cen Brandon, probate judge Of Jiifseslo in Birmingham after hay ma seee sexeral days in Washington. Ws ret ma enthusiastically expressing eorfsiea. in the success of the presden- f.i bc Oscar w. Underwood.
 .G u lighted" stated he. ito find f s. tle jority of the congressman are ieaf,llf favor of Underwood. This, of ccursa lns a great deal. And an- oshs -er which causes my confi- dsnta rise even higher is the fact tlsf no lan\ one encounters speaks in otler tan complimentary terms of the Alafseuiien. Tbis indicates that he has no enemies in\a political sense. It is indicative, too \of the fact that were 1lr. .derwood to receive the nomina- ton ne one of th\ privates in the ranks of .ne party wouN have strenuous ob- ee ,oas over which to wax wroth.
 in Washington yesterday Underwood caaps gn hesdquartsrs were opened with S7aater BanShead iA charge. The sen atge enthuiastic in the work for Un- carN od. Tn committee will do much fp farther tn, boom of Underwood. and
 nfidenuy believe. that he will be # mated. Hqis the strongest democrat [ ii ae party tday."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-26
EVANGELIST WALKER.
 ID HOLD MEETINGS.

Following up the recent eight day cam paign of the men and Religion Forward Movement the Rev. A. A. Walker, the evangelist of the Birmingham Baptist as- sociation,\ has formulated plans for con- serving the good results of this move ment by conducting evangelistic meet ings throughout the entire district These meetings will be held under the aus nices of the state board of missions and conducted by evangelists of that body.
 The first of this series of meetings will begin next Tuesday night at 7:9O in the First Baptist church and arrange ments have been made with State Evan gelist Curtis F. Shugart to do the preach- ing
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-26

novels, too, give me a pleasant inter est in real history"
 John l.. Parker: "The works of Count Leo Tolstoy always possessed a great fascination for me. They teem with the great issues that face the people and abound with infinite pity for the strug- gles of the poor. His character studies carry great entertainment and instruc- ltion."
 w. B, Fowlkes: The volumes of Charles Dickens wherein he created his masterful characters always claimed and secure my first consideration. They abound in a character creation pos sessed by no other English writer of fiction. His first place in our estima- tion is surely well deserved"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-26
Local Data
Weather Conditions

Birmingham, February 25.-0 D. m.)- The southwestern storm has moved east ward to the Arkansas valley, in which po- sition 1t Is exerting very decided infiu- ence over the weather in the central valley and gulf states. High winds are blowing in the central and southern portions of the Mississippi valley and brisk winds prevail along the gulf. At D. m. Sunday, however, no violent winds were reported. Sixty miles per hour occurred at Dodge, Kans. and A miles per hours at Kansas City.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-26
READY FOR OPENING OF BOWLING TOURNEY

Chicago, February 25.-Finishing touches today were put on IS alleys over which the 1912 championships of the twelfth annual American Bowling congress will be decided The tourna- ment, which will continue for 22 days will open at the Dexter Park pavilion Saturday. March ?.
 All records for entries in bowling tournaments have been broken. In all nearly 1000 bowlers, representing every part of the country. will compete.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-26
Weather Forecast

Washington, February 25.-Weather forecast for Alabama: Generally fair Monday and Tuesday, preceded by rain in north portion Monday; much cold CT Monday; high northwest winds.
 Georgia: Rain and colder Monday Tuesday fair and colder, high south, shifting to west winds.
 Mississippi: Threatening and much colder Monday with rain in extreme north portions; Tuesday fair, high northwest winds.
 Tennessee: Colder Monday; probably rain or snow in north portion Monday
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-26

the center of low pressure and snow is falling to the westward and northwest ward of it.
 The storm bids fair to make a rapid movement to the northeastward. In which event the winds will shift to westerly and clearing conditions will prevail in Ala bama Monday with the temperatures reading decidedly lower Rapid changes to colder weather are occurring on the plains, which will probably extend to Ala bama Monday or Monday night
 Summary of observations made at United States weather bureau stations February 25, 1912:
 Temp'f,,ra
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-26
KOLB FINDS CROPS
 FORTY DAYS LATE
Commissioner in Birming- ham After Trip Through
 the Sixth District

Capt. Reuben F. Kolb, commissioner or agriculture of the state, is in Birmingham after a thr savs' tour of Hale and other counties O. ftH sissfa fict. In north- ern Hale s pak arge gathering of farmers ad .nsat-t t' noon.
 "Farming lu aEanArla at the present time" sta f ar b, lis about 40 days behiit ably due to the rainy wea rlt aas zen the order of the day ae I5as 6 Hale the other day I roc iais thre gh the country and saw fas rioNa in the held. It is difficul ta4e wat effect this Will have on L.. rfQas lf lA2
 '"The ia ffyers af rt0 tate are holding a great oa- Qf aauor far higher prices Every farmer encounter tells me also that he will reduce l-.4 cotton acreage this year. This means prosperity, l be- lieve for Alabama farmers next fall" Captain Kolb will go to Montgomery to- morrow.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-26
COL. WILLIAM w. GARTH
 DIES" AT THUNTSVILLEl

served as a member of General Long, streets staff. He was a native of Mor- gan county, having been born near De- catur in 1920, but spent the greater part of his life in Madison county being one of the largest land owners. His widow and one son, Winston F Garth, survive him.
 Mrs. w. F. Heikes, widow of Major Heikes, the famous fruit nurseryman, died today at her home near this city.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-26

Huntsville, February 25.-(Special.) )-Co. William w. Garth aged s6 years. died at his home in this city this afternoon after a brief illness, caused by sustain ing a fall two weeks ago, when he dis located his shoulder. Colonel Garth was former member of Congress, having represented the Eighth Alabama district m the early 70s. He was lieutenant
 colonel in the Confederate army, having
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-26
THE SPRING MAID With MIZZA HAJOS

The piquant Hungarian prima donna, who created the title role in Vienna when the opera was first produced and an unusual company of 94. Bril- liant and spring maid orchestra. "Blithest and most melodious of all operas from Abroad."-New York Sun. priCne. Matinee 2Sc to &1.5O.
 Night 5Oc to $2.OO.
 Seats Sale Friday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-26

mittees will visit the various business men of the city and ask them to agree to take a certain number of tickets for the exhibitions.
 The coming show will be by far the costliest and most elaborate thing of the kind ever attempted and the Busi-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-26

Bright and early this morning the ten of the Business Mems league will begin the work of soliciting guar antees for the big aviation and automo- bile show which is to be held in Bir- early in April. These com
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-26
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February 20-27, Monday and Tuesday.
 Special Tuesday Matinee. THE SAUCIEST OPERA OF GAY
 VIENNA
 A-ERBA and LUESCHERS production of the sensational Viennese Opera that fascinated New York's opera loverx for
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-26

E. c. HORTON. Local Forecaster.