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The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-22
SPEAKING AT WOODLAWN
Dr. Elkourie, Lon Greer and T. M.
 Rogers Greeted by Good Crowd

good crowd greeted the local op- tion speakers at the city hall in Wood lawn last night and enjoyed some of the most forceful speeches of the campaign
 pr. Elkourie, who is resident of Wood lawn, was given a cordial reception by his neighbors, and made a stirring ad- dress against the evils of the blind tiger. He deplored the bitterness of the oppo- sition and ridiculed their efforts to cram morality down the threats of the peo- pie by means of legislation. He said they would accomplish more by appeal ing to the moral sense of the people and inculcate temperance and self restraint
 Lon Greer of Calhoun county followed with a strong speech, mixing sound logic with many wticisms.
 The Smith bill was ably explained by Thomas M Rogers, who exploded the many n,isrepresentations of It's provis- Ions made by the opposition. M
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-22
$5 .OOO. .OOO NECESSARY FOR MERGER OF COMPANIES
 IS SUBSCRIBED IN LONDON

It is practically settled that the South ern Iron and Steel company and the Ala hama Consolidated Coal and Iron cum pany will be merged within the next few weeks.
 Announcement was made in New York last spring to the effect that the merger plans had been agreed upon The matter of underwriting merger bonds was de- layed, however, but advices have just been received in Birmingham direct from Chairman Cecil Grenfell in London that the $5,0O0,0OO necessary for the accom- plishment of the merger project had been fully subscribed. At the same time a prominent citizen of Birmingham not d.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-22

rectly connected with either of the corn- panies referred to received a letter from one of the attorneys of the Southern Iron and Steel company under New York date which told of MT. Grenfell's success in financing the merger in London. Mr. Grenfell will sail for New York early in September. A few changes, it is stateds will be made in the original plans.
 The merger is naturally of great Inter- est here. Both of the existing companies have large mineral holdings, to say noth- ing of large operating plants. It is un- derstood that as soon as the consolidation becomes effective the new concern will make large Improvements and that 1t will have ample working capital.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-22
Marriage Licenses Issued

The following marriage licenses were is sued from the probate court Monday
 w. l.. Freeman of Fort Smith, Ark, to Miss Mozell Allen.
 F. R. Little of Morris, Ala, to Miss T. Alverson.
 E. B. Shehee of Manchester, Ga, to Miss Ada Belle McCullough
 Alfonso Polk of Ensley to Miss Joseph inc Pocenk.
 J. T. Heard of Birmingham to Miss Craig Sturges.
 Ollie Andrews of Vandiver, Ala, to Miss Haley Weldon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-22
IN HONOR OF GATES
Texas Company Will Suspend Opera
 tions for Day Tomorrow

Out of respect to the late John w. Gates, whose remains will arrive to- morrow in New York, the local offices of the Texas company will suspend operations.
 Announcement to this effect was made yesterday by the local manage ment.
 The late-financier was one of the or ganizers of the Texas company, being president of that company for some time. It is recalled here that it was Mir. Gates who secured w. A. Greene, formerly of the Republic company, to become comptroller of the Texas com pany at Houston.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-22
FAVORS DISPENSARY

Although the position of Commis- sioner James Weatherly on the dis pensary question has been pretty well understood he wired here. yesterday confirming a rumor that he would vote for the dispensary In preference to regulated saloons.
 The message was from New York and In answer to direct question. The telegram follows:
 T have decided to favor dispensary in preference to saloons.
 JAMES WEATHERLY."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-22
Building Permits Issued

Building permits were issued by the city building inspector yesterday as follows:
 s3000--H. M. Kennedy, to erect two story frame residence on Thirty-second street between Thirteenth and Four teenth avenues.
 $75o-Duke Redwayne. to erect a one story frame building, Thlrty-third ave- nue between Sixteenth and Seventeenth streets. ufi Ha4
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-22
COMMISSION MEETING
President Exum is Expected to Reach
 the City at Noon

The commission will perhaps hold a meeting this afternoon at which the telephone question referring to a re- quest of rates on the part of the Bell company will not be acted upon. The evidence is to be reviewed both by Commissioner Lane and President Exum.
 MT. Exum Will arrive in Birmingham at noon today, it Is expected, and the regular meeting of the commission will follow shortly. The law stipulates that Tuesday shall be a regular public meeting day.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-22
ALICE TO RESUME

After being thoroughly renovated and rut into excellent shape. the Alice fur race of the Tennessee Coal, Iron and Rail- road company will go into blast today
 The furnace has been under repair for some time, and the resumption has been held back until all the plans could be carried out. The company has recently rlaced Ensley furnaces in operation, as well as some at Bessemer.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-22
CONCERT TONIGHT

Napprs band will play the follow ing programme at Capitol park tonight March, "Garde Du Corps (Chambers). overture, Martha" (Flotow). Selection. "Headliner'' tMackie). Solo, "Traumerei,' F. Nappi. Intermission.
 Pilgrims chorus from "Tannhauser' (Wagner).
 Waltz, "Loveland" (Holzmann). Quartet from "Rigoletto" (VerdD. Selection, "The Dollar Princess (FalD.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-22
Monetary Commission to Tinish

Washington, August 21.-The nation:I monetary commission will close it's vuf9 on March 3l next. The Senate today a> eepted the House amendments to the .ae1l ate measure and the bill was then red for the Presidents Signature. A lS'ss
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-22
Captain Teeter's Will Filed

The will of Capt. Victor s. Teeter VI filed in the probate court Monday, to ! probated September %.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-22

SCONTINUED ON FACE lQ,l
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-12-04
Normal Weather for
Week Is Promised

Washington, ID. c., December B.
There nrc no Indications OF unusu-
ally low temperatures tho coming
week In amy pnrt of the country, ne
cordinH to the weekly bulletin of
the Weather Bureau, Issued tonight.
Temperatures will average near
or nborc the normal In nIl districts.
and the only change to colder
weather In sight, says the bulletin,
Will occur In the Sorthcastern dis
tricts ON Monday. following the
eastward movement OF n disturb
hnce that WINS over the Ohio Valley
ON Sunday. This disturbance will
be attended by SHOWS or rnInB, fol-
lowed by clearing Monday In the
Middle Atlantic md New England
Stnten. Aside from the precipitn-
ton attending this storm, the next
Hcvcrnl days VIII give fair weather
In practically NIL districts cnst OF
the Rocky Mountninn.
"The next disturbance of impor-
tnnce to cross the United states VIII
nppeur on the North Pncifc coust
tuesday or Wednesday,, cross the
Middle West Thursday or Friday
and the Enstcrn suites nj the close
OF the week. This disturbance Will
be preceded by n general rise In
temperature and he attended by
ruins In Southern and rnins or SHOWS
In Northern districts from the Pa
ellie coast eastward, and be fol-
lowed by chnnRe TO colder wealth
CT, which VIII appear In the North
west mt the close of the week."
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-12-04
APPEAL FOR FAIR PLAY
American Minister Urged to Use Influ-
cncc With Persian Government.

American Minister Urged TO Use Influ-
cncc With Persian Government.
Teheran, December 3.--Ten thousand
persons. carrying banners with the in
scription. Death or Independence, {"
marched to the American legation to-
day and appealed to the minister TO
urge the government to support tho
American principles of fair play and
love OF Justice.
The English community here is
aroused against Sir Edward Grey. tho
British Foreign Secretary. and think
that Mr.. Shuster. the Treasurer Cen
cral OF Persia. outplayed him by re-
voktng tho appointments of English
men. to which Sir Edward objected,
The British correspondents here arc
making Il very plain In their dispatch
es that they believe TINT the British
Foreign Minister Is running the prestige
OF his own countrymen, which might
be regarded as ''laushable If II was not
tragic" i5i2 Il 5Ft
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-12-04
STILL A MYSTERY
scfentists Cnn Find M c,u,.
PellnRra scourrc "

>'o's INN FIND No Cause Of
wash,n,trnen, inErn scoursc.
many months Of invest,pS s;;Miatt CT
pellagra In the Southern ststee .h 6a
sWfaen.istS OF the Public Health and
Marine Hospital Service are in ma
H ti,h doubt as ever as to tho cause Of
cue cue scourge Meanwhile the disease
Senn,s, 10 De gaining. and 1t has been
IN South Carolina has from Ave 70 ffl
zen Gases In his private practice.
Assistant Surgeon General John n
Long says 1t has been demonstrated
nat nat cures can be effected even IN to
Inc ilith attack, hut that there 10
rl,..g nope when tho patient has
Pellagra has been found to no +,
seasonal disease. and il Is thomrht
mat the greatly varying tempernt,,res
" South carolina may be pnrtly RI :
sponsi6le for Its prevalence there. Tho
investigators have found that the
E in, rs, number of cases develop dur
ing me spr!nE and autumn months.
when there are sudden and mark ed
chnnEes In the weather
comparison OF pcllagra i'm the Tinted
Stutss with pcllngra In Italy, where
tt he 'disease rs common has proved that
tne attHck is much more severe in this
county. children. Il has been found.
iaetorilS than do adults. and show the
greatest percentage OF recoveries
when the disease reaches tho point of
producing insanity suicidal tendencI-
ncVelons, and nearly all peIlaEra vic
tins choose drowning -
seed oil. Indian corn, certain
classes OF vegetables. and n recently
discovered gnat arc among the sun
poSen causes hut the disease Is still
mystery to the scientists
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-12-04
A RIGHT ROYAL ROW
Infantn Euinlie Declines to Obey Or.
defs of King Alfonso.


Paris, December 3.--The Temps
prints the particulars of a right royal
row between King Alfonso OF Spain
and his aunt. Infanta EulaIie, a
princess with bold and unconventional
Views. The Infenta, who resides In
Paris. to-day received tho following
telegram from King Alfonso. dated
9:
Il am astonished to learn from the
newspapers that you hive published a
book under the name OF Countess
Arila. suppose this will cause a
great sensation. order you to sus-
pend publication until have taken
cosnizance of the contents, and give
my permission to publish"
To this telegram Infanta Eulalie re-
piled as follows:
I am greatly astonishcd that nv
book should be judged without being
read. 1T Ia thing that could only
happen In Spain. Never having a Xix
ing Tor court life. from which I have
always held myself aloof. take this
opportunity to scnd you my adicux.
For. after this proceeding, which is
worthy OF the inquisItIon, I consider
myself, SO far as my private life is
concerned. Tree to act as I deem Mt"
In communicating the kilograms ~
the Temps, the Infanta declared vc-
nemcntly that after the treatment of
ner son. who had shown great PATRIOTS
devotion In fighting in Morocco with
OUT tho slightest recognition, this was
inc last straw. and she had given or
GERS Tor the sale of all her estates in
spain and would henceforth live in tho
strictest privacy
snall be much happier So" said
the princess, FOR can Keen nv Nor
sonality." '''
Whiie the book. to which King Al
l l takes exception. has the name az
countess Avila on the title page, the
preface, In which tho author takes tho
responsibility for the views expressed
is signed Eulalic. Infanta of Spain. The
Mo.h IS sort of discurslve indcpen-
dent treatise on morality. Tho rnya,
moralist Is In favor OF divorce ana
holds that the woman in principle 10
the equal of man. %
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-12-04
Impcrinllst Hopes Dashed.

Picking, December 3.-Late devotion
mcnts are all unfavorablc to the i'm
perialists, whose hopes rise and fall
with every change. To-day they we're
detected because Urga, the capital of
Mongolia. which like Lhassa hereto
fore. has been held by force, has now
taken occasion to declare Its independ-
ence and has expelled the Chinese Of
ficials.
various reports reaching Picking In
dicate that Manchuria, which up to
tho present has been only passively
rebellious, Is likely soon TO become an
active factor in the revolution. General
Chuo Erd -Hsum. Ticeroy of AInnchuria.
reports to the government that Jap
anese are assisting the revolutionaries;
that they are importing dynamite for
the rebels and even Joining tho rebel
ranks.
The Chinese officials assert that one
of the Japanese has confessed that a
general rising had been arranged for
December 5. The Japanese legation,
In answer to the protest OF the Chi
nese government, disclaimed any
knowledge of these reports.
Continued designations from the
government, including the viceroy of
Holman. and the finance minister re-
Gently appointed to Yau Shi Kafs
Cabinet. leave the premier moro than
ever one-man government.
Yuan Ski Kai's friends have been
urging him to remove to Tien-Tsin.
where he would be safer from attacks
upon his life, and freer In his con-
duct OF the government. but the re-
port is credited that the Manchus
would not permit him to depart I'm
doubt.dly they seriously distrust him.
Evidently the premier, not being
able to bring the rebels to terms which
would be acceptable to the Manchus,
intends to do further lighting Heavy
movements Of troops through Pao Ting
Flu indicate that an attack on the
Shang-Si rebels is not far distant.
IT ID learned from n reliable source
tnat not single province has replied
to the governments call for delegates
to the national congress to be held in
Peking for the purpose OF discussing
the constitution.
consular dispatch from Hankow
says that most of the rebels have
Withdrawn from WI Chang, which is
practically surrounded by the i'm
perialistic forces.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-12-04
FAVOR ACTION BY CONGRESS
Many of Nations Leading Men De.
nouncc RusKIa's Attitude.

-A"hs VI Leau1nH Men De-
nouncc RusKia's Attitude.
New York. December 3.-Expres-
sions against Russ!a's Discrimination
against American citizens on the pass
port question" have been obtained. II
was announced tonight, from a large
number OF the members of Congress
by the National Citizens Committee,
organized recently to obtain congress
sional action in favor OF the abroga-
ton OF the treaty OF 1892 The COM
mittec will hold a mass meeting here
on Wednesday night. at which Vice
President Sherman, Governor Wood
row Wilson. Of New Jersey; Speaker
Champ Clark and others are announc-
ed to speak.
Three-quarters of the House of Rep
Resentatives have enrolled as members
of the National Citizens Committee, 1t
Is announced, also twenty one Sena-
tors, the Governors of dozen States.
the Mayors OF 100 large cities. mem
hers OF the Republican and Democratic
National and State Committees and
the heads of the principal educational
institutions of the country. Other
mass meetings arc planned In at least
nifty different cities. 1t Is stated
over $50 of the letters received from
the country's lawmakers were made
public tonight. A few examples fol-
low:
Senator Robert NJ. La Toilette. Wis
conson: II am convinced that the dis
elimination is made without good rea-
son. and it should not be tolerated by
our government"
Senator Alice Pomcrene. Ohio: "AIl
American citizens are equal before the
law. and / have for q long time felt
that our government ought to take
steps to advise Russia in no uncertain
way OF our position on this subject"
Senator II. [. Meyers, of Nontana:
II think the treatment by Russia Of
Jews within their borders an outrage
and foul blot upon civilization"
Congressman Nicholas Longworth,
Ohio: II have been interested in the
question and will do more than join
your committee. ! will take UP the
fight when 1t comes up in Congress
this winter"
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-12-04
BEAT MAN WHO RAH OVER HIM
Chauffeur Ran Him Down on Purpose,
Auto Victim Declared.

Chicago, December a.-When F. B.
Morgan. salesman for a typewriter
company. was run down by an auto
mobile at Van Buren, Street and Wa
bash Avenue. he did not go to q hos
pital. as most automobile victims do.
Instead, he beat the driver of the
motor car.
Morgan is six feet tall and weighs
approximately 200 pounds. The driver
OF the automobile. Leo P. Twyman. is
only about FIVE feet tall, and his
weight is about 100 pounds. After q
policeman pried the men apart, each
told 4 different story.
Il was crossing Van Buren, Street."
said Morgan, "and just when 7 was
in front of Twyman's automobile lie
started the car. I was struck by the
bumper rod. ! told Twyman what I
thought of him and the rest OF these
chauffeurs who disregard the safety
If pedestrians. Then I had to defend
myself, and / did IT,"
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-12-04
FAV0RS FREE CANAL,
John Barrett Would Have no Toll.
IGHnctcd From ShipnInn

John barrett Would Have no Toll.
EHnctcd From Shipping.
Washington, December IA plea
lot the free use by all nations OF the
John Barrett. director general of the
Pan American Union. In a statement
70 be published tomorrow, In the off,
Union. Mr., Barrett has made a study
or the canal situation In It's relation
TO all republics in North and South
america. He urges that Congress
make the canal free to all commerce.
IN case such a plan is not favored.
he urges minimum toll rate, not TO
exceed 90 or rs cents a net ton for
foreign trade, and free passage for
all American ships engaged In coast
wise trade "
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-12-04
Statement Not Ready.

New York. December ST probably
shall have g formal statement to-
make. but positively not until have
returned to my headquarters In wash
ington and gone over the Mcnamara
cases thoroughly" said Samuel Comp
ers to-day.
when woll you return to washings
TONI he was asked. Isg
Possibly tomorrow, but hava
numerous engagements TO keep which
may take n weeks time before am
ready to make my statement s
Have your engagements to-day In ~
Guided conferences with labor leaders
here?n ~ s
although have seen a number of 9
men,, there have been no conferenees.
Butt propose to make no informal
statements, Those / have made VII
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-12-04
TAFT ADDRESSES J7. o. u. A. M
Pleads for Development OF Sensitive
National Conference.

Washington. D. c.. 3.-President Taft
tonight. in an address before the
Junior Order OF American Mechanics.
pleaded for the development of a ma
tional conscience as sensitive as the
conscience of the individual mothers
Of the community. In developing his
idea, the President sa II one man
could commit a lynching there would
pc fewer of them; but 300 or 400 mon
banded together seem to lose their
conscience, SO that the mob develops a
very different character from that OF
the individuals who compose 1t. ~.
Tho President took tho theme of his
address from the Rev. ~. I. Nick enncr,
D. d., pastor of Wesley Chapel Meth;
,odlst Church, who delivered O sermon
40 national righteousneaa.! s5 ft.sS
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-12-04
RoutinE the pirates.

Hong Kong. December 3.-The
British gunboats, with the assistance
Oh the American sunboat Callao. are
effectively policing the West River
Steamers bound for WI Chow are es.
corted by warship. while others are
travelling IN pairs for their mutual
protection, their warehouses Enclosed
in steel.
Chinese war vessels are routing out
the pirates. and a despt rate fight has
taken place at Shiuhng. The rob-
bers were driven back. but are ex-
pected to make another stand
a mass meeting will be held at Can
ton Tuesday to discuss the situation
and receive suggestions regarding the
administration of the republic.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-12-04
!. I,ear-..dmirai ,y,Idc Dcod.

North Easton, Mass. December g.
+ Death came suddenly here to-day to
4 ear-Admiral George Francis Faxon
yYllde,l u, s. y, retired .iyl 70 suffered
4 From heart dis case 4 He was siXtya
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-12-04
NOT FOR ROOSEVELT NOW
Senator GronnH Snys North Dakota
Wants I'm Toilette,

WHntt In fOIIeffC.
Minneapolis, December 3.-The name
of Theodore Roosevelt is no longer
one to conjure with in North Dakotn,
according to Senator a. j. Gronna, Of
that State. Tho presidential battle
for Senator La Toilette has swept the
State. he said to-day.
Roosevelt is popular in Forth Da-
kota," he added, but 1t Is too late now
to swing the State away from La
Toilette. even for Roosevelt"
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-12-04
Capture In Completc.

London. December "a dispatch
from Shanghai says that the capture
OF Marking now ls complete. Tho i'm
Periallsts' last stronghold In Lion Hill
capitulated on condition that the lives
OF it's defenders be spared.
Destruction prevails. but the rail !.
way service has been resumed. Nine
thousand revolutionists crossed the
river to Pukow, but were driven back
with loss of two guns.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-12-04
BOATS BOILERS EXPLODE
Five aren Are killed In ohio rive,

Five aren Are Killed In Ohio River
.3sli Accident.
Pittsburgh, Pa. December 3.--With
a concussion that broke hundreds of
windows in tho city, tho boilers of the,
exploded ITO dny, killing tho captain
and four@of tho crew, and injuring
five others. two of whom arc dying.
The boat lies at the bottom OF the
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-12-04
SAYS ROAD UNPROTECTED
Heirs OF Man Whose Auto Went Over
Rnnk to Sue Town for SlOn. boo.

Bank to Sue Town for 500, 900.
Middletown, ~ y, December at
torncys have served notice on super
visor Galligan. of the town of Forest
burgh. Sullivan county, OF tho inten-
tion re T. Edward Hayes and Uzal T.
Hayes to bring suit for 100000 against
the town for the death of Harry NJ.
Hayes.
Hayes was killed on the night OF
October 81, when an auto in which he
was riding went over a bank on n
narrow roadway. 1t is asserted that
the road was not properly guarded.
Hayes was vice-president and general
manager Of large tanning company
hor
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-12-04
AERIAL CRUISER PROPOSED

One With Carrying Power of 900 Per-
sons May Be Built.
Cologne, Germany. December 3.--The
military authorities are planning to
build an aerial cruiser with carry
OF fifty miles an hour. It's gas ca :
capacity VIII be 10000 cupic metres.
Tho plan ia the outcome Of the aerial
manoeuyres Just ended, which were
unuSually Batisfactory
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-12-04
FALL OF NANK|NG
NOW IS COMP LETE
Lion Hill Surrenders
to Victorious Rebel
Hosts.
HOPES
DASHED AGAIN
With Every Change They Rise
and Fall, but Late Develop
nents Point to Ultimate De-
struction of Ernpire-Pre-
mier Now Remains Whole
Government.

Marking. December 3.-Thc Tartar
city was sacked and burned to-day by
the permission of the authorities
business has been resumed and trains
are running between Shanghai and
Nanking. The imperialists have evuc-
uated Pukow.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-12-04
COLORADO LEADS LIST

Armored Cruiser Carries OF Honors for
Various Forms OF Target Practice.
Washington. d. c., December a.
The armored cruiser Colorado. of the
Pacific fleet, has carried off the honors
among American btttieships and ar
mored cruisers for the various forms
of target practice in the autumn of
1911, according to figures Just COM
puted at the Navy Department.
The Colorado leads the list with a
score of G6.o7, with the Delaware sec
ond, with 52.561 to her credit and tho
New Hampshire thru. with a score of
4S.2a?. Tho New Jersey foots the list.
with only S.73I to her credit