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FIVE Aa E|Efg
 IN ky2 0SNlh ~ !. BIG POWDER WORKS

Lake Hopatcona N. J. May s--F1vs
 workmen were killei and 15 injured, none
 dangerously, at noon today when three dynamite mixing buildings of the Atlas
 Powder company plant at Landing were demolished by dynamite explosions An other mixing house was destroyed by fire resulting from the explosion. Many per sons here, at Landing, Dover and other
 places miles distanct were cut by flying glass
 I The mixing houses, heavily barricaded wooden structures. were located half mile or more from the main buildings of
 the plant in which zoe men were em- ployed. None of the workers in the
 structures wrecked escaped The men in ] jured. all of whom were at work in the
 main part of the plant, were cut by glass I from broken windows and by denris The
 roar of the explosion was heard for 10 miles. Buildings a long distance away weer shaken, windows were shattered and
 dishes were thrown from shelves
 l The explosion was attributed by Super intendent Riederer to one of the .unex- | plainable accidents which sometimes oc-
 cur in the manufacture of explosives.
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Jefferson County Races in Many Cases Still in Doubt Because of Slow Returns-Merritt Scores Big Vic tory Here
BENNERS, HEFLIN, BOYD
 SEEM AMONG WINNERS
White, Denson Carmichael and Rushton Seem to Have Carried County Unless the City Boxes Upset Early Returns

George Huddleston swamped his two opponents. Senator Thomas J. Judge and Charles E. Rice. in the race for Congress yesterday, his overwhelming lead being surprise even to his sup porters. While the early returns were principally from country boxes, Hud- dleston showed a slightly lessened lead even in the larger city boxes. It was apparent early last night that Hud- dleston was reelected by large ma jority, having secured consistently more than both his opponents combined.
 Early returns indicated that Mer- ritt had scored big victory over Ken nedy for president of the public serv- ice commission with Carnley polling a very light vote. Wallace was leading for state game and. fish commissioner, although Goodwin boiled strong vote. For national committeeman, E. D. smith was leading Borden Burr in the rural boxes. and it is considered cer- tain that this majority will be consid- erably increased when the final vote from the big boxes is completed
 For the three places on the court of appeals, Pelham seemed to be in the leaf in this county, with Rric'zen --7itqlds. Knight and Brown all stgos Atss. Bonner boiled a good vote 4i 0f the small boxes, but the 1pfste returns will be necessar. to hsch of these candidates polle tiw vcce in Jefferson county. BoNne ng a very light vote in the city
 Frank s. White, Judge Dhnson. A H. Carmichael and Ray RusNtnn seem to have been the winners in Earsoa Soun- ty for the places as deleg 10 tase na- tional convention from the ate at ASrge. White is expected to lead tue tjckse hsre, as this is his home county
 Benners and Locke were hs sk and neck for judge of the fl t SleH In the small boxes but Benne Vas g@in- ing heavily on Locke in tn t pease'. Aird and Kelley were far in fAe re
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q few small boxes had been received at either headquarters in Jasper up to an early hour this morning. Hobson carried Cordova by a majority of three votes. while Eldredge, also in Walker cistpits1 returned 9 majority of five against him l Independent reports from Jasper Ia st night declared that there would be an even break in Walker and Marion coun- ties and that at the present Bankhead seemed to be slightly iii the lead It will be late today before definite figures begin to come in. Jasper dispatches state that it will require the official canva ss to determine the result
 Claims Of the rival headauarters are set forth as follows: Bankhead victory by 800 majority; comedies Fayette and Pick ems counties to Hcbson and claims Frank lin, Lamar. Marion. Winston and Walker; Hobson, claims victory but mentions no majority; claims to have carried Lamar, Fayette, Pickens, Franklin and Marion and to have broken even in the other counties.
 CONGRESSIONAL RACES
 In the congressional races there were no upsets Although returns are as yet far from complete. it is indicated strongly:
 That Congressman Dent has been re- nominated in the Second with Mike Screws running him a close second
 That Congressman Blackmon has been victorious in the Fourth over for
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Criticism of Army Officer For Arraying Himself Against the Commander in-Chief
MODIFIED CLOTURE
 FAVORED IN SENATE
Washington Post Thinks Germany Justified in Pro- test Against Our Attitude Toward Germany
By HUGH ". ROBERTS

Washington, May s.--(Special.)-It is reported in Washington that the admin istration is displeased in that General Leonard Wood does not put an end to the Doom sprung in his interest as can didate for She presidency.
 Persistent efforts however. to trace the report to the White House have failed, and it is believed that President Wilson has said nothing and will say nothing. The criticism of democrats. however, is based on the ground that General Wood should not tolerate this 'boom,- which would array him against his commander in-chief, and still retain his commission in the army.
 As has already been reported in this correspondence. the Wood .'boom'' is traceable to the Roosevelt camp, all though the object of that camp in precip- itating the boom" cannot be discovered.
 WOODS GOOD POINTS
 In the beginning, the idea of Wood as candidate was generally secuted be- cause of the fact that he would be forced
 
 oppose his commander-in-chief in strug- gle out of which he could not hope to emerge victorious. Nevertheless, his friends have persisted in extending the "boom,' and it is said that General Wood, through frequent public appear ances and speeches delivered in the in terest of preparedness, is inclined to give it encouragement
 His friends contend that he would be the ideal candidate not only on account of the present alleged necessity that this country be prepared for war, but because he would make an ideal candidate on whom both the progressives and stand patters could effect compromise. It is said that General Wood stands high in the regard both of Roosevelt and Taft.
 THE PENROSE HAND
 The idea prevails, however that the name of Wood is being used by the Rooseveltians for some purpose not yet revealed This idea gains advocates when daily it becomes more evident in the east that Hughes grows in favor and Roosevelt in disfavor. The New York Herald, after canvass. said to be thor ough, reaches the conclusion this morn ing that in the affection of the repub- licans. the justice is first. the colonel second. and MT. Root third with the favorite sons standing still.'
 And yet there is general admission that Boise Penrose, republican boss in Penn sylvania, may hold the balance of power. Penrose has said nothing, although
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TRADE COMM|So,vn WOULD INVESTIGATE
 F COAL ADVANCES
Department of Justice Will Be Called Upon if Anthra- cite Dealers Increase
 Prices

Washington, May 9.--The federal trade commission announced today that if there was any further raise in the price of an thracite coal the commission would take up with the department of justice the question of investigation of the anthra- cite industry. The department had sug- gested the inquiry if prices are raised following the wage advance just given t, anthracite workers.
 The commission made public a letter replying to the departments suggestion for an investigation. This suggestion, signed by Attorney General Gregory called attention to price raises that have followed other wage advances in the past and said
 Tn view of these facts, I take the lib erty of suggesting that if the advance Tn wages just agreed on shall be followed. as in the past by an increase in the price of coal to the consumers, the federal trade commission institute searching in vestigation into the operations and ac- counts of the great producing companies for the purpose of ascertaining all the facts upon which such increase in price may be based, including the relation be- tween any increase of the cost of pro- duction due to advance of wages and the increase of profits caused by the increase in price
 The trade commission replied;
 gre the situation should develop as you Esusgesr, she commission will be glad to s<k~ she matter up with you further, with a view of making investigation as the public interest may require"
 Tt has been stated in the public press, with apparent authority the Attorney General wrote the commission. that hav- ing agreed to an advance in wages the railroad coal companies will now use that as an excuse for materially increas- ing the price of anthracite coal to the consumers.
 Tt has been brought out in various legal proceedings against the anthracite roads that on similar occasions m the past when wages have been advanced the railroad coal companies, on the pretext of increasing prices for the purpose of meeting the increased cost of production resulting from higher wages, have made much greater increases than were neces- eafy Tor that purpose.
 AnthracIta producers have put sur l8x of ff2fe0000 annually on consumers sice the len wage increase, the Attorney General Nflte. through price increase of if cents ton over cost increase. The sesier eaiiei attention to three wage in
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i, or in Mexico, according to the best available figures here. The war de- partment has declined to publish ac- l tual numbers; but with the entire mo- l blle army except five troops of cav- airy under General Funston's com l mana, in addition to the 4o00 or more guardsmen and the several thousand recruits who are being forwarded to are mustered in the United States has 8 considerable army strung out along the 1900 miles of the international line
 Calling out the National Guard for the first time under the present militia law
 brings up the fact that as written that act authorizes the President to use the state soldiers either within or without United States territory
 By the terms of the law the guards men must be mustered into the service of the United States before they come under ment. Their oaths of enlistment to the this fedora, status obligatory. however, and there is no question of volunteering involved in the present situation. The
 full enEolled strength of each regiment , called out is liable for service under pen alty of court or court-martial action. EXPECT HEAVY ENLISTMENT Army officers believe there will be no
 difficulty in getting out the full
 strength. They anticipate instead
 great spurt of enlistment in the National Guard of the three states because of the
 chances for active service.
 The regiments now are at peace strength. Under the interpretation placed
 on the law the states are required to re-
 cruit them immediately to full war
 strength and to send the recruits forward as fast as they are sworn sn..
 l While in the federal service the guards
 mems only relation to the state from
 which they came Is that the governor re- tains the power to appoint officers and that the state is required to keep up the strength of the regiments against cam
 paign wastage.
 President Wilson specified no time of
 service in his call. The law authorizes him to do so, but does not make it man. datory. The situation on the border is such that no forecast of the length of
 time they will be needed can be made. MEXICAN AMBASSADOR CALLS Eliseo Arredondo, Mexican ambassador (Continued on Page Seven)
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Heflin was leading Davis i'll the early returns and the partial count in the larger boxes was greatly increasing his majority Neither of the other candidates was in the running.
 The race for the fourth division proved big surprise in that Captain Boyd was leading Judge Crow and his other tive opponents in the rural boxes It had been generally conceded that Boyd would win because of his anticipated majorities in Greater Birmingham, but it was not thought that he would equal his oppo- nents in the small boxes The election of Boyd seemed foregone conclusion al an early hour this morning, and late re- turns are expected to considerably in- crease his lead.
 The reelection of Gwin as judge of the Bessemer circuit was forecast by the early returns, as he was maintain ing substantial lead over Jackson, his only opponent.
 Judge Pugh had easy sailing. and the first few big boxes indicated that he had scored an overwhe ing victory for re- election as judga 9i as seventh division.
 The first Y eauats recincts gave Fer guson eirfcsL es rnN votes as his six oppcueuts ana tAe Fiy city returns in- di led fnak ke Waul0 eontinue at about t1tfA fid-~.
 hien i6E ~ ..ur in the country and
 laed to fa increasing his lead in the ya Sal returns last night. The cleo ficn of ddge Miller seemed assured early s5tl morning.
 Waldrop and Howard are running a close race for clerk of the circuit court and more complete returns will be necessary before the winner in this contest is determined. Waldrop led his opponent by fair majority in the early returns.
 Rogers and Henry were fighting it out early this morning for county treasurer with the indications point ing to a victory for Rogers. Gillespy and Scott were considerably in the rear of the leading two candidates with Randall and Shahan not figuring in the result
 The opposition to Judge Stiles was inappreciable.
 Hawkins had considerable lead over
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Summary of the News
GENERAL NEWS

GENERAL NEWS 1-Early indications from primary i'm dicates Rushton. Denson, Car michael and White in lead for deIegates to national democratic convention. Smith and Burr ran- ming close in country boxes. Present members of Congress we'll In lead in election. HuddlestOn seems easy winner for Congress.
 Congress thinks ordering of addi- tionaI troops to border means in- terventiOn.
 National Guardsmen of three states added to regular troops on Mexican border. Woods boom for presidency has Rooscvelt's aid, is belief. Senate and House conferees expect to agree on army reorganization bill.
 Eighth cavalry moving toward Ric Grande.
 Federal trade commission proposes to investiEate anthracite coal sit- nation if prices are advanced. Five are killed in explosion at big powder works.
 Governor Ferguson of Texas be- lieves United States should fn- terfere in Mexico. 3-Milton H. Smith had great time in WashingtOn.
 STATE NEWS 2-Election results from all parts Oi Alabama.
 LOCAL NEWS 5-Pevear submits counter offer to city for use of by-product gas, Enormous crowd watches election returns on Age-Herald screen. Department headquarters for re- union named by committee. Wells is made head of Clearing House association. n Confederate navy head Is here f6y coming reunion.
 Jesse White to hang in jaiIyarsl Friday.
 Howard alumni plan big banquet FEATURES 3-Hollaud letter. 4-Editorinl comment.
 Adrift with the Times. s-Society and home topics for women ll-Markct news. 2-FOotIiRhts aud screen.
 SPORTING NEWS S-Tkree local players remain in championship division in Chat tanooEa tournament. Thrilling game lost to Vols by narrow maRgfn.
 Methedists lose again te CulIman' Reoe eGntinues wlnning streak Foed fer rnndeA.
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without bias or prejudice, and as one who has indorsed and now indorses the policy of the present administration; as one who has measured his words and now mindful of the position here announced and it's consequences, I have come re- luctantly to the conclusion that it is now the solemn duty of the United States to enter Mexico and assume control of that unfortunate country and give to the Mexican people that stability of gov ernment which they are now unable and helpless to establish, whether it takes ,o or 50 years to do it. To do less will be to shirk our duty to our national honor and our duty to the Mexican peo- ple."
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SENATE AND HOUSE
 CONFEREES EXPECT
 ID DECIDE 0N BILL
Final Action on Army Re organization Bill in Sight.
 Deliberations Will Be Renewed Today

Washington, May 9.-Agreement on the army reorganization bill was in sight tonight. Conferees of the Sem ate and House. who will renew de- Alterations tomorrow, expect to reach a compromise so that the first of the big defense measures may be on the Presidents desk next week.
 That the Senate conferees would have to surrender the volunteer army reserve of 261.0o0 men which the House so strongly repudiated yester- day, was admitted tonight by Senate leaders, but they hope to strengthen the provision of the House bill au- thorizing instruction camps so that military training for thousands of cit izens may be afforded and nucleus of volunteer army thus built up. The Senate conferees believe it would be useless to hold out longer for the vol unteer army in view of the House in- constitute the main reserve military defense force.
 Under the House bill as it stands; thousands of civilian training camps might be instituted under direction of the Secretary of War.
 It was predicted tonight that the conferees would agree on a regular standing army with peace strength of 75 900 or 1S0.o00 men with the Sem ate expansive organization system, which would make possible recruiting to a strength of 220.000 in time of need. The House bill provides for d peace strength of 10000 and the Sem ate bill for peace strength of 250.- 900. The conferees also are expected to agree to the main features of the House bill regarding the reorganiza- ton and liberalization of the National Guard, thus providing for defense re- serve of approximately 100000 men. The House amendment for nitrate plant probably will be accepted. Under 1t $20,000.000 would be appropriated for plant to be operated exclusively by the government. Agreement on minor features of the bill is expected without much delay.
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CABINET MEMBERS PESSIMISTTC
 Some members of the cabinet were frankly pessimistic after the meeting over the delay of General Obregon in ratifying the agreement he negotiated with General Scott covering cooper ative border operations. including those of General Pershing's expedition. Re- ports from Mexico City indicated that the agreement had been approved by General Carranza and officials here were at loss to understand Obre- gons action No word from General Scott came to enlighten them.
 The majority of the Presidents ad- visers believed the agreement finally would be ratified and that the border situation would clear itself quickly thereafter. It was clearly intimated in all quarters. however. that there would be no change in the policy of the Washington government; that the troops would stay in Mexico until the border was safe from incursions; that raiders would be pursued across the line every time they became active and that the whole strength of the Ma ticnal Guard would be used. if neces- sary, to protect the border.
 GUARDSMEN CALLED OUT
 Secretary Baker said the question of calling guardsmeh from other states into the service was not under imme- diate consideration. It was learned, however. that General Funston already had been supplied with all papers. forms and instructions necessary to muster into service the guardsmen of all states near the border and that ordnance and quartermaster stores to outfit all such troops on a full war basis are held at convenient points for quick distribution.
 Mr. Baker refused to discuss reports that General Funston has urged that he be given a total of 150,000 men to maintain the border guard. It is possi ble that the border commander men tioned that figure as the number of men he thought necessary to insure protection of all border towns and ranches by providing an adequate guard for each The secretary said Gen. eral Pershing's force in Mexico was able to take care of itself in any emergency.
 50,OO0 TROOPS ON BORDER
 Including the troops ordered out to- day there will be nearly 45.000 sol diers, perhaps 5o,ooo, along the border
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Washington May 9With 5000 additional troops des for the Mexican border including 4000 National Guards from Arizona New Mexico and Texas administration of cals felt tonight that immediate necessary steps had been taken prevent further adng American border by bandits Meanwhile the final of the conference Fl Paso between General Scott and General Obgon the Carranza minister was awaited with considerable anxiety.
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GoDernor Ferguson of Texas Declares United
 States Should Intervene m Mexico and Restore
 Order There If tt Takes 'Ten or Fifty Years

today, he is betrayed tomorrow. Loyalty to any leader is lacking and patriotism is unknown. The ruthless spilling of American blood on American soil now gives US Justification and it is now our duty to do whatever is necessary to per manent'y prevent recurrence of fur ther outrages against our people.
 Millions of starving people in Mex ico cry for food and protection from the assassin band As one who has hoped against hope that a ruler might arise to restore peace in Mexico, as one who has viewed the Mexican people for a lifetime, and as one who has
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Austin, Tex.,> May 9.-Gov James E. Ferguson of Texas, on his return to Austin tonight, issued signed state sment in which he declared that now was the proper time for United States intervention in Mexico to restore or der in that country. If it takes 10 or 50 years"
 Governor Ferguson in his statement said:
 Since we have started we may as well finish the job. A temporary pro- lection of the border will accomplish nothing, If we catch and punish one bandit horde, another takes it's place tomorrow. If ruler Is put in power
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Early returns to The Age-Herald indi- cate that Smith will carry the following counties: Tuscaloosa Montgomery, Bibb, St. Clair. Lowndes Mobile, Calhoun Bald win. Autauga, Butler. Escambia and Jeff sferson
 Burr win probably be victorious in the following: Lawrence, Morgan, Chiffon, Walker and Defxalb.
 The result will be close in the follow ing counties: Tuscaloosa and Blount
 IN SOUTH ALABAMA
 MT. Smith is running far ahead of his opponent in south Alabama and every count increases his lead. In the central part of the state he was also strong and it was only in north Alabama that MT. Burr was able to make any decided gains. It is decidedly significant that prae- tically all of the returns received have been from the small rural boxes where Burr was supposed to have his greatest strength.
 One of the greatest surprises of the race was the strength of Smith in Talla- dega county, formerly the home of MT. Burr. Early reports had conceded tha county to Burr but later returns added to the vote of Smith until he was rum ming neck and neck with the final result undetermined.
 RACE IN TENTH
 Tn the Tenth district there were prac- tically no definite returns early this morn- ing upon which to base calculations Only
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Republicans Name Delegates

Mobile, May 9.--(Special. )-Mobiie county republicans today appointed P. D. Barker chairman of the county de,ega- thority to cast the vote of the entire dele- gation. James T. Peterson was appointed chairman of the district convention with similar authority Pope M. Long was indorsed as chairman of the republican state executive, and O. D. Street as re- publican national committeeman for Ala bama. P. D. Barker, E. W. Gaynor J. H. Tomlinson. | T. Peterson are dele- gates to the state convention. The alter rates are E. T. Belsaw, Porter King, Joe Baker, and J. J. Packer.