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The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-13
MRS. DRAKE WAITS
 TO LEARN OUTCOME

At half past ten last night Mrs. Claud Drake was standing on the inside of Nithington's drug store at the corner of First avenue and Nineteenth street. She was accompanied by several relatives. who were doing their best to comfort her. She had heard that her husband was badly cut, but did not know whether he was dead or not, and was determined 10 see him at once.
 When she was persuaded that this was impossible, she dispatched several of the men who were with the little party to the hospital to obtain news of MT Drake s condition. While the men were absent, two Age-Herald reporters entered the drug store. They informed a companion of Mrs. Drake of her husbands death. but it was thought best at the time to keep the news from the wife, owing to the serious nervous stress she was in.
 It was impossible to persuade Mrs. Drake to go home, but she was taken away with the friends who had been to the hospital, believing that her husband was fatally injured but still alive. It was the intention to inform her of his death as soon as her condition would permit it.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-13
LOWNDES FARMERS
 PREPARE FOR CROPS
Improvements Made in Building at Fort Deposit-WOrk on Bank
 Building Progresses

Fort Deposit. March 2-(Special.)-The truck growers around Fort Deposit are preparing an unusual large acreage for their crops this year. Many thousand cabbabe plants have already been set and daily shipments continue to arrive
 F. T. Knight of Fort Deposit, proprie- tor of local drug stores, has remodeled and improved his stores to such an eX- tent that they present a most inviting appearance. He has also added % of fees and operating rooms. which will be occupied by two locd1 physicians
 Although the weather has been very unsatisfactory for such work the Citizens Bank building of Fort Deposit continues to 20 on the excavation has been made, and the concrete foundation is being laid The walls of the building will be made of the finest pressed brick, which has al ready been placed on the ground.
 Recently at the Lowndes County High school one of the most interesting plays composed of home talent, materialzed in the presence Of a well filled house and a handsome sum was realized, which will be used for repairs on the graded school building.
 Another attraction in the shape of a "Spinisters Convention" will be played next Friday evening at the Auditorium, the proceeds Of this play will be used toward paying for repainting the Meth odist church.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-13
ARMY ON DRESS PARADE FOR KNOX Participants in Banquet Monday Unbend From
 Stiff FOrmality

San Salvador Salvador, March 12.-The round of official functions in honor Of Secretary Knox's visit was continued to- day The feature of the programme was a dress parade of the army. For Mrs Knox was arranged an excursion to the picturesque City of Santa Tecla, capital of T.albertad.
 Tonight the American visitors were the guests of honor at a presidential ball in the casino. Secretary Knok leoves to- morrow Last nights dinner at the pal ace proved to be a function in which the participants unbent from the SUIT formality which had prevailed earlier.
 President Araujo broke the ice by sum- moning the American correspondents to rise while he drank to the health of the American press. The foreign minister in proposing the toast of President Taft, the people and Secretary of State Knox said
 "The government of the republic of Sal vador expects that the visit with which relations opened will be beneficial and happy for both peoples and governments which will open up new era of inter- national friendship in frank refutation Of unfounded prejudices.'
 Secretary Knox in reply said: Tt is the supreme purpose of the visit to show that on our part there is no justification for prejudice or misunderstanding between the people of the United States and those or the Central Americas.
 What we sorely need is that the truth about the high civilization and the lofty purposes of the Central Americas should reach the United States through un- polluted sources and that the true motives Of the frendliness of the United States should reach you without wicked per versions"
 The presidential ball tonight in honor or Secretary Knox was brilliant af- fair. It was at the casino which was deliberately decorated with electric lights and the flags of the two republics en- twined.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-13
STRIKERS CLASH
 WITH THE POLICE
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~---~----~---------~~- ~ the subject, but basis for a settlement was not reached
 l. was the first time since the govern ment intervened that the disputants had been brought together The fact that the conference will reassemble tomorrow indicates there is no deadlock and gives ground for hope that some agreement will be reached. Further than that all is surmiSe.
 The government is being subjected to severe criticism for yelling with secrecy negotiations which involve the vital in- dustries of the nation.
 The meeting which established the fact that the long standing pad lock had been broken took place in peace. Districts comprising the purely English collieries which already had signified the conces- sion in principle of fixed minimum wage for miners, found no difficulty in accepting the premier's invitation.
 They had however. to wrestle stfenu- ously with their opposition to confer encc. There are many difficulties in the way of an immediate settlement of the dispute, but the fact that the two parties have again come together and that negotiations are proceeding, has served to bring about feeling of hope.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-13
STATE CONVENTION
 FOR LOUISIANA Lack of Legislative Pro- vision for a Primary
 Causes Action

New Orleans March 12.-Lack of leg islative provision for the holding of presidential preference primaries caused the democratic state central commit tee of Louisiana today to, decide upon state convention to select delegat es to the Baltimore national convention. The convention will be held in Baton Rouge June 1.
 The mode of selecting delegates was left to the committee of each parish. The recommendation was made that the various parish committees call presi- dential preference primaries in their re- spective parishes. This is based on the ground provided they have the nec- essary funds to defray the expenses.
 An effort was made to have the eom- mittee declare against the adoption of the unit rule by the state convention but this was voted downs There was no mention of any candidate for President on the floor of the meeting and taere await developments before putting Louisiana on record IS favoring any candidate.
 Representatives of several parishes stated emphatically that preferential primaries would be ordered in their parishes but to the state convention is left the selection of Louisiana's entire delegation to the national convention.
 Col Thomas H. Lewis of OpelousaS was elected state chairman.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-13
MUCH INTEREST IN
 BAPTIST REVIVAL

The Rev. w M Anderson of the Fffty-sxth Street Baptist church is as- ssting the pastor. the Rev. C. ]. Bent ley. in the revival al the First Baptist church at Avondale. and is delivering some very interesting and soul stirring sermons Much encouraging interest is being manifested Good crowds, in spite of the excitement weather. are attending both the afternoon and even ing services In behalf of the school children and high school attendants, the day services are being held from 3 to 1 o'cloox, and evening services from 7:SO l. S:30 o'clock. Prof. stephen All stop of Ensley, who directed the Excell chcrus for the Bible Training institute lgst fall, is musical director and some tne singing is being rendered Misses 'Elard and Bentley, and Mcssrs. Brent and McCool officiating with the instru- ments. The public is extended d very cordial invitation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-13
BOWLING IS SURE
 CLEANING UP

New Orleans, March 12.-rn his "clean-up' campaign in New Orleans, pr oscar Bowling. president of the state board of health. is demonstrat- : ing that he is no respector of per sons. Today he closed one of the old est restaurants in the city. ordered Il couple of barber colleges closed, gave ultimatums to two of the principal hospitals of the city to comply with the sanitary code. ordered the factory to clean up or close up, took action against several of the large packing companies for using uncovered wagons tn transporting meats and served mo- tice that he would not overlook the hack yards even of the best" peo- pie.
 pr Mayor Hewhouser. inspector. in his report to Dr. Bowling on the bar Der colleges. after describing the dirt discovered and the generally insan- ttary conditions, adds;
 The cracks of the floors are packed tightly with the hair of our grandfath- : CTS, some of it grown gray in it's hab- itat."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-13
BOARD CONSIDERS
 SEVERAL PARD0NS

Montgomery. March 12-(Special)-Th state pardon board was in session today isi the office of Secretary of State Cyrus B. Brown. The board had up for consider ation large number of pardons, and dur ing the day heard several arguments by counsel in behalf of some of the petition- CTS for executive clemency.
 Altogether there are about TOO applica- tons for pardon in the governors office which number is being constantly aug mented by new appeals for ciemency. The board today acted upon about 30 applica- tions. The recommendations of the board will reach the governor by tomorrow or next day.
 The board is composed of Secretary of State Cyrus B. Brown, Attorney General Robert C. Brickell and State Auditor C Brooks Smith.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-13
SECOND F|L|bUSTER
 IN SHORT TIME

Washington, March 12.-The second fili- buster within four days preceded the pas sage of the agricultural bill by the House tonight. The bill. which carries approxl- mately S15,So0.o00, was delayed in its final legislative stage in the House by Minority Leader Mann. Hhe led bitter fght against il in an effort to obtain added ap- propriaton for the national forests and to eliminate those voted for drainage pur- poses.
 In both of his contentious the republican
 leader lost.
 The fight was replote with roll ealis and many of the principals in the parlla- mentary struggle did not leave the chalil- Der until B o'clock. when the deadlock came 10 a sudden and tame end. trom late in the afternoon, however. the epD and flow from the chamber and into it of members kept the doorkeepers busy. The hili now will go to the Senate.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-13
Big Crowd at Revival

A very impressive service was held at tho First Christian church last night and two more persons accepted the gos- pei invitation. The Rev l. Brown Evangelistic company Is conducting in- spring revival services and extra large crowds are in attendance nightly. Evan gelist Brown will preach tonight on the subject "What Is the Church; Is There Any Church Right; If So, What One?" A baptismal service was conducted in the early portion of the meeting last night. The revival is creating a wide spread interest and gives promise of a great awakening.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-13
BLASTED AMBITION
 MUCH WORSE THAN
 P H Y SIC A l. P A IN

New Orleans. March 12-A story or blasted youth and crushed ambition is set forth in damage suit for Sl00,- 900 filed in the United States court here yesterday by Leo V. Hastings, aged 26. born in Lonegal, Ireland, and d subject of Great Britain. Hastings all legged that he is graduate of Trinity college in Ireland and an athlete of reputation, that he came to America to learn tne railroad business. While employed as a flagman on logging train of the Natalbany and Natchez Railway company last December he was injured while coupling cars in such a maner as to he a horeless paralytfc. deaf and dumb, blind in one eye and paralyzed on one side.
 Far worse than any pain said the petition, lis petitioners mental anguish In having his life's hopes and ambitions blasted"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-13
RESPONSIBLE FOR DELAY. IN RAY CASE General Edwards Says He Should Have Returned
 Papers

Vashincton March 12.-Entire responsi- bility for the delay in transmitting to Congress some of the papers in the MaJor Ray case was assumed by the chief Of the insular bureau in his testimony to- dav before the House committee. He stated as it was his belief that Former Chief of Staff J. Franklin Bell had taken the papers from the adjutant generals office and transmitted them to him, Ed wards, when he left the war department should have returned these because the adiutant generals office was said to be hostile to action nimical to the ad1utant general of the United States. He said he believed they would be used against a still higher official.
 General Edwards said Ray was ap- pointed to the army through the influ- ence of the late Mark Hanna and former Vice President Fairbanks,
 q first met Ray in the Philippines when l went there with MT. Taft as Secretary of War in 1907. At this time" said Gen eral Edwards, MT. Taft was being talked of for President Various friends of his in the Philippines suggested that Ray formerly in labor organizations, would be a good man to have at Chicago to inter- bret Judge Taft's labor decisions. cabled Colonel Mcintyre in Washington to have Ray returned to the United tSates The reply was such that l dropped Ray al once.'
 Gereral Edwards said officers of the army did not like Ray and the latter had complained he was not getting "sauare deal" General Edwards saic he formed dislike for Ray His man nors were objectionable
 General Edwards said he spoke of MT Ray to Mr. Taft on the way home ove the Trans Siberian railway.
 He was asked if MT. Taft was eandi date at that time.
 He was not an avowed candidate, sai' the general. ''He was reluctant to as sume the roll of a candidate. He fel that he was not qualified. He would hay preferred to go on the bench, l know. said the general. He used to smile am wave it aside when it was suggested t him"
 Subsequent details of Major Ray and hi leaves of absence and extensions wer arraigned by Secretary of War Luk Wright and President Roosevelt. Genera Edwards said, and MT. Taft Knew nothin about them.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-13
46 LABOR LEADERS PLEAD NOT GUILTY
 IN INDIANAPOLIS
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------~-------->--- district of the Brotherhood of Carpenters ant Joners.
 Walter Drew, counsel for the National Erectors association said tonight he had received a telegram from J. D. F FrederlclSs, states attorney of Los Angeles county. California, that private conversations of Clarence Darrow indicted on the charge of attempting to bribe jurors in the McNa- mara case. had been recorded by motions of telephonie device during the last month
 The machine was installed in Darrow's room in hotel by Robert Foster. a de- tective of the Erectors' association, Drew said, and wires led to a nearby room where stenographers copied conversations alleged to have related to Darrow's case A bell boy, Drew added, had informed Darrow of the presence of the instrument and 1t was removed today
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-13

Washington, March 12.-Reforms galore in the nations public printing. estimated to save the government millions or ool- lars, were described to the Senate toaaS in a statement by Senator Shoot on the seven years work of the printing invesu- gating commission in the. preparation or the bill revising all the laws relating to printing.
 MT. Shoot said the commission diseoY- cred 10.000O eco practically worthless docu- ments accumulated in Washington within r years and he believed that the actual loss due to defective methods Of dis tributing public documents had cost no, less than s25,OO00 600 in r years. He sald
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-13
HEFLIN SUFFERS
 FROM RHEUMATISM

Washington, March tSpecialD-- been suffering for several days with an attack of rheumatism, but was able to reach the floor of the House for a few minutes today during the consdera- tion of the agricultural appropriation bill in which he is greatly interested,
 w. H. Mckleroy of Anniston was the guest of honor at a private luncheon given bysCongressman and Mrs Henry n. Clayton of Alabama at their home on sixteenth street tonight.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-13
SHOOT DESCRIBES USELESS
 PRINTING BY GOVERNMENT

that not even the Presidents of the United States have had such discretionary power except in war emergencies as public prin- ters have had in expending for printing machinery and material more than s1,0oo,- GOO in one year without approval or ad- vice of any government officer
 Senator Shoot said the commission. which so far has cost the government less than $35 5000, had effected saving of several million dollars, and he estimated S600,0o0 annual saving in further econo- mics, besides stopping the sending of prints of millions of useless publications through the mails.
 The bull he advocated would effect a permanent organization for the govern ment printing office.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-13
TIED HORSES ON
 RAILROAD TRACK

Knoxville. Tenn. March 12.-F'red Ear fer was sentenced to serve a penitentiary term in the criminal court today alter being convicted on the, charge Of placing obstruction upon the track of the south ern Railway company. The eViiehee showed that Carter had within a short time recovered damages against the rail- road for having two horses killed by the road It is charged Carter tied his horses on the track and that he was paid double their value by the road Carter denied this. but the jury brought in the above verdict.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-13
Boy Painfully Cut

The friends of Mir. and Mrs M. C.. Tyler of North Twenty street will regret very much to learn Of the painful accident to their little son, M. C. TYler, Jr. The little fellow while playing with jelly glass fell in some way, breaking the glass and striking his nose squarely against the sharp edge He cut his nose very badly but Tot seriously.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-13
- -----------s---------- CONGRESSMAN DENT OPENS CAMPAIGN

Montgomery, March 2.-(Special) )--Con- gressman s. H. Dent, candidate for re- election from the Second congressional district, opened headquarters in this city today. Mir Dent is opposed for re-elec- tion by o. c. Wiley of Troy
 MT. Dent is confident of his reelection to Congress and from now until April l, the date of the primary, he will make an active canvass of this district
 Tonight Mir. Dent opened his campaign in Montgomery county by speech at ,he courthouse.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-13
ENGLAND READY
 FOR EMERGENCY

London March l2.--A dramatic scene was enacted in the House ofsCommons tonight The government was being criticised for it's alleged. tinpreparedness for war. wbereupon the Right Honorable J. B. Seeley, under secretary for war, held up d sealed envelope, which con-, tained he ;> id. information which any, member could nave under pledge of secrecy as 10 how within a few days on. an order for mobilization 1c,ooo men; could be despatched abroad with am-' intuition and stores for three months.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-13
Expect Strike in Belgium

Brussels, March 1e.-There is every of a coal strike breaking out throughout Belgium which will af- feet 45,000 collieries. Miners in the Liege basin have charged their dele gates to ask for higher wages and those in the vicinity of Charleroi wilt ask Is per cent increase. If their demands are not granted all threaten to strike. The miners justify the,r demands on account of the higher prices of coal due to the British strike.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-13
Officers Nominated

The committe recently appointed made a selection of nominees for the officers Of the Holy Innocents Hospital association yesterday. The names of the proposed of ficers will not be announced until the meeting of the association, which Is to pc held tomorrow.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-13
Owners Meet Again

New York, March 12-A subcommittee of anthracite coal operators meet again today to complete the draft of the reply refusing the demands of the hard coal workers.
 This reply is to be given to the mine workers at a joint meeting tomorrow of the operators and the miners representa- tives. It's form is believed to be such as to permit the miners to- submit new proposition.
 To each of the demands of the miners the operators will give detailed reply. The operators will refuse to grant an in- crease of 20 per cent in wages on the grounl the miners are already obtaining an automatic increase based upon the sliding scale.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-13
PANDORA TEMPLE.

THE MOBILES OF ZAMORA TEMPLE ARE REQUESTED TO ATTEND REGULAR STATED SEsstON TO NIGHT. MARCH fs, AT $ O'CLOCK AT THE MASONIC TEMPLE. BUSINESS OF IMPORTANCE.
 !. ID. NATLOCk,
 II.I.USTRIOUs POTENTATE. CHAS. GEOHEGAN. RECORDER.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-13
ANNOUNCEMENTS
FOR BOARD OF REVENUE

The Age Herald is hereby authorized to announce the candidacy Of capt. l. w. Crook of Bessemer. Ala, for the office of the Board of Revenue of Jeff ferson county, subject to the action of the democratic primary, April 1, 1912.
 Cal I. Dabbs of Bessemer is candi- date for member of Board of Revenue of Jefferson county subject to the ac- ton of the democratic primary, l9l2. Win appreciate your support.
 The Age-Herald is authorized to an nounce the candidacy of Hugh McGeever for the Board of Revenue.
 The Age Herald is authorized to an nounce J. K P Laird candidate for member of Board of Revenue of Jeff ferson county. subject to the action or the democratic primary Platform Good Roads. Residence 15 miles west of Bessemer
 We are authorized to announce the candidacy of Edward sE Dean treal estate man) for Board of Revenue of Jefferson county, subject to the action of democratic primary, April l, 1912.
 pr U F. Hancock, candidate fol Roard of Revenue of Jefferson county subiect to the action of the democratic primary, Monday. April ], l9l2 Aoui support and influence will be appre,-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-13
DECIDE DETAILS TO-DAY

Havana. March 12.-Full details of the programme in connection with the sinking of the old battle
 ship Maine Saturday will be de-
 cided upon tomorrow by members
 Of the Maine board and the Cuban authorities.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-13
J. H. Mingea III

sPoliceman J. II. Mingea of the Wood lawn precinct is seriously i'll at his home s21 North Twenty street. Mir Mingea is one of the oldest members of the department in point of service.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-13
Grounds for Refusal

The demand for collection of union dues by the companies will be refused on the ground that statute of the state of Pennsylvania makes this illegal. The de- mand for an hour day is opposed be- cause impracticabe The rate of POGO pounds to the ton is now being paid for by the car and the long ton Of 2240 pounds is used a standard
 International President White of the Mine Workers of America, reached here to conduct negotiations with the miners. He said he hoped an amicable settlement of the miners demands which have been rejected by the operators, might be reached He declared the supply of an- thracite coal is short.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-13
Trial Court Wrong

The government declared the trial court was wrong in holding two railways could not be competitors unless the competitive business could be handled by them wholly over their own rails. Instead of there being no impairment of service, the gov ernment asserted that the merger had re- suited in the gross increase of rates, the prevention of the construction of new lines into competitive territory and a sensible deterioration" of service.
 The government attorneys contend that the rule Of reason" applied by the su- preme court in the Standard oil and to- bacco cases was not to be applied in pas sage upon this merger.
 "The court did not decide that where it appears that there Is a restraint upon two great systems of competing roads, % said the government, "it is proper for it to substitute it's judgment as to whether such restraint is reasona ble or unreason- able Such restraints were declared illegal in these cases"