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The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-22
CarrOllton Commercial Club

Carrolton, June 21-(SpeciaD--A meet ing of the citizens of Carrollton was held yesterday afternoon in the office of Pro- bate Judge l.. C. Hudglns for the pur- pose Of organizing a Commercial club for Cafrolton. Mir. w. H. Owings act ed as chairman of this meeting While MT. N S. Curtis was it's secretary. After discussing the matter it was decided that such an organization was needed and the chair appointed E. G. Robisc-, N S. Cur tis and A w. Sruthers committee on orcaniza ton. who are to mako their re- port at a meeting to be held next Tues day afternoon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-22
ISSUES LETTER
 ON COOSA WORK

Montgomery. June 2l-(SpeeaD a circular letter which has been addressed to citizens and corporations of Alabama interested in improvement on the Coosa river. Colonel G. D. Fitch, of the United States engineering department, stationed at Montgomery has advised the interest ed persons that the United States board of army engineers has approved the plans for the erection of 14 locks and dams between Gadaden and Wetumpka, while if has at the same time non-con- cured in the project to build reservoir on lire river. Victory in the first in- stance means that about S6,g99o0O will De expended to make the Coosa river mol Q navigable, while defeat in the last named instance saves the government an ex- penditure Of about $2A, ,000OO0
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-22
Married in Marion

Marion, June g.-(SpecialJ-Th mar riase of Miss Salic Duke to Charles A. Alderman at tho Presbyterian church this morning was another of Marion'a pretty June weddings. The church was elabo- rately decorated with flowers and ever greens, and as the bridal party marched down the isle Lohongrn's wedding march. played by Mrs. M. J. Smith. marked the caimination of happy loves dream. The Rev. w. E. Barothers read the marriage ceremony in the presence Of a large aud icaee Of friends Of the bride. lmmedi- ateiY following the ceremony the bridal raltS left fia selma and Montgomery for New Yoai city where they will reside
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-22
Independent Steamship Line

Montgomery, June I-tSpecial.)-H. Starr Keaihofer, manager of the freight blireau division of the Business Mems Ieacrue. is in Mobile for the purpose of e<plaining to the business men of that city his project for tle estapiishiheh "l all Independent steamship iine to ply be- tween New York city and Mobile. His iae., is to stir up such enthusiasm as will make the project not only reasonable. but an assured success. the primary object Of such a line being to benefit the in- terior spointss in the states of Alabama ano Miss sppi
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-22
A DROP IN DIAMONDS

unavailing search, in which he was as- sisted by a number of volunteers, n- cluding the irrepressible newsboy, MT. Smith offered s10 to the fnder of the stone.
 Like the flash of a iaybird, as he jumps on June bug. little Tommy Howard, a news kid, made dive in the gutter, and, on rising, opened his chubby, If some what grimy fist. In it lay the diamond. glistening like a dew drop in the morn- ing sun.
 Smith wrote a check for the promised amount with cheerfulness that was only equalled by the elation of the lynx-eyed Tommy, who was 60 delighted with his good fortune and possibly having visions of ball games galore and bushels of pea nuts on the side, that he actually left cents worth of papers lying on the sidewalk
 Smith returned to his office and open ing up his safe, locked the beautiful gem in the inner compartment and threw away the key.
 i fish supply within the last few years is undoubtedlN due to the fact that seining and dynamitirg the streams and waters Of the state had been practically stopped.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-22
 Instructions to Fish Wardens

Montgomery. June tSpeclal,) )-Com- missioner Wallace Of the department of game and fish has sent. out special ln- structions to all the game and fish war dens of the various counties of Alabama, to be on the lookout for those who at this season of the year violate the pro- visions of the fish laws. either by rsein- ing, the use of dNna,Kte or any other tinlaw wful means. Mir. Wallace states that reports received ai his office indicate that large increase in tine fresh water
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-22
Third Regiment Enca mpm pment

Montgomery. June 2l.-(Special. blowing to the great distance of Mobile from the companies of the Third Alabama regi- ment of infantry, the encampment of that regiment in Mobile has ben declared in- advisable by Adjt Gen. Joseph B. Scully, and orders hsce been issued for encamp- ment of the companies in Anniston from July IS to .J. f
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-22
Off for Washington

Decatur, June 2l.-tSpecial)-May John Patterson of New Decatur and George A Hoff. E. C. Payne and l.. w. Borton, all of New Decatur, have gone to Washington, D. C., to take up with Congressman William Richardson, Sena- tors Johnston and I3ankhead and the nostofflee department the matter of the consolidation of the New Decatur post office with the Decatur office. IL is the purpose of these gentlemen to try to get lhe order for the consolidation of the wo offices reacindcd
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-22
Married in Selma

selma. June 2E-- tSpecial.l An impress size wedding WAS solennized this morning a [ o'clocl. at tle home Of Mr. Thomrs Williams ou Gre street. when hls daughter Miss l.aCra Williams and Mir A AYple of Birnjnsnam were married. Rev. F. A. Dannelly officiated and the cete- monY Was witnessed by only few close friends and relatives Of the contra citing pariifs. Mi r, II. Robinson of Brning- ham acted as. hest man. Immediately after Inc ceremony tho young couple lcf, for their future home in Birmingham.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-22

compelled to decline all of them on ac- count of the pressure of business In Wash- ington.
 He said today that he feels that his first duty to the people of Alabama is 10 remain at his post here. The Lorimer Investigating committee will probably be in session during the first days of July and other questions of importance Will be pending in the Senate.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-22
Clapp Supports LaFollette

Washington June 21.-In an inter view published here today Senator Moses F. Clapp of Minnesota expressed the belief that Senator Robert M. La- Toilette of Wisconsin would be a can didate for, the republican presidential nomination in 1912 Senator Clapp de- clared he would enthusiastically sup-, mort him
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-22
Fourth of July Celebration

Montgomery, June 2l- (Special) Hug preparations are being made in Mon,- gomery for gigantic celebration of the Fourth or Julv in this c;y. Men of na- tional reputation will hc brought to the city tp make apccchea. while an Interest," ins ai-day programme will be carried out.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-22
Consolidation of Decatur Offices


 Congressman William Richardson is be- ing besieged with letters and telegrams from citizens of New Decatur protest ing against the consolidation of the De- catur and New Decatur postofices. The Postmaster General has issued order that the two offices be consolidated July 1 and that the main office be at Decatur.
 New Decatur is to be served through sub-station of the Decatur office. The order to consolidate the two offices was first issued a year ago, and was to have become effective last July, but was held up for one year pending the probable con- solidation of the governments of the two cities.
 Judge Richardson explains that he has had nothing to do with the consolidation of the offices and cannot interfere at this time The matter was taken up by the postoffice department on it's own in- itiative, as a matter of economy and con venience in the handling of the mail for the two cities. Special inspectors were sent to the Decaturs" two years ago to investigate conditions. Judge Richardson was not even aware of this move until long after the inspectors had reeom- mended the consolidation and the order was about to issue. He has carefully avoided any participation in the matter, as it is purely a local question and ono of departmental supervision and eco- monies.
 Postmaster General Hitchcock in a let ter to Judge Richardson a few days ago explains the whole situation and the de- mand for a consolidation of the offices. He explains to the Alabama congressman that the economic handling of the mails for the two places demands consoida- tion and that the department has more than a year determined to make the change. The Postmaster General makes the statement positive and there Is noth- ing that Judge Richardson can do. MT. Hitchcock reviews the geographi- cal proximity of the two Decaturs. where no visible or reasonable boundary line exists and expresses the conviction that the towns themselves will shortly have to consolidate under one government Tor the best interests of all the citizens. Bills have been introduced In Congress | by Mr Richardson asking for new fed | eral buildings in both the Decaturs. l am | told by authorities that 1t would be inn possible to secure the passage of bills l nroyiding for the erection of public build ] ings in two towns so situated as Deca- tur and New Decatur. It will be an 1 easy matter No secure an appropriation 1 for one good building for 'he consolidated city and MT. Hitchcock practically ad- mits this in his letter to Judge Richard
 son and goes far as to suggest that several vacant lots near the boundary ! of the two towns offer exceptional To- 1 cations for such a building.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-22
UNDERWOOD HAS LAUGH ON THEM Taft's Message Will Mean
 Little
FIGHT AT DECATUR
Judge Richardson Explains That Con soIidation of POstoffices Is Entire ly in the Hands of the Post
 office Department
By WALTER II ARPEH

Washington, June 2.-(Speeial)-Nh hlle the republican opponents of tariff revision in a downward direction are Jollylng the democrats on the well-timed message oi the President, which reached the House just as schedule K was passing ana III which the President claimed that the spe- clal tariff board has not yet had time tc gather information on tariff questions
 Chairman Underwood is smiling broadly and with secret satisfaction.
 The fact is the tariff board behino which the standpat republicans are dodg- ing was never created for the purpose oi collecting information for Congress, ou' simply as a means of assisting the Pres ident in determining the equitable tarlfl rates 10 be charged under the maximum and minimum clauses of the Payne tarln law, which has proven a failure. me law providing for the creation of the board of experts, or tariff board, as it is commonly called, reads as follows
 'To enable the President to secure in formation to assist him in the discharge of the duties imposed upon him by sec ton 2 of the act entitled An act to provide revenue, equalize duties and en- courage the industries of the United States, and for other purposes approved August ,, 1909 (being the Payne tarih measure), and the officers of the gov ernment in administering the custom laws, etc.
 Nothing in the fact creating the board of tariff experts provides that they shall furnish data for the use of legisla- tion It was created merely for the as- sstance of the President in executing the law and s250,OO0 was appropriated for the purpose. The democrats claim that the only purpose in holding up the tariff board, and its lack of action before the democrats, is to block tariff legislation. The board claims that it cannot have report on schedule k before December. There is no power to compel the board to give Congress the benefit of it's infor- nation at that time The President can have it withheld if he chooses.
 The board is also in peril of abolish ment during the next session of Con gress Its only support is an appropria- ton by the last Congress giving the President power to appoint experts to as- sist him in determining proper tariff charges under the maximum and mini mum law. The failure of the democratic House to continue this appropriation would deprive the republicans of this convenient weapon in blocking tariff leg islation. For this reason the President may direct the board to make some sort of report at the opening of the regular session. The horse laugh of the repub- licans over the little presidential mes sage incident is not worrying Oscar Un- derwood in the least He has the repub- llcans on the run and he is happy.
 The breaking over of 27 republicans to tine support of democratic principles on wool tariff is as encouraging to demo- crats as ie Is discomhting to the repub- licans. It will probably be three weeks before the cotton schedule is ready to he introduced In the Hnnse
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-22
Masons Elect Officers

cent meeting of Carrollton Lodge, No.
 2ii, A. r. and A. Nj, the following of
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-22
Johnson pcsicged for Addresses

Senator Joseph r. Johnston is receiving numerous invitations tn make Fourth of July addresses in Alabama. He has been
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-22

The speed of the retreating soldier, who, when asked why he was running away from the battle front, replied, Because he couldn't fly was not a circumstance to the hustle that MT. Smith got on himself yesterday afternoon when he dropped a si75 diamond ring from a ninth floor wndowof the Brown Marx building The yonng man had removed the gem from his finger and was admir- ing it's beauty as it flashed and sparkled in the sunlight, when 1t slipped from his fingers and fell to the pavement be- low.
 Smith did Marathon from his office to the elevator that would have made Johnny Hayes or Dorando look like a piker and put on spurt in the hall of the lower floor that lowered the record of the 1OO-yard dash at least 20 seconds.
 On reaching the pavement he quickly found his ring, but the impact with the hard pavement had jared the sparkler loose from it's setting and it was no- where to be seen. After a few minutes ficers were elected to serve during the ensuing year: M. B. Curry, w. NJ; J. F. Coleman, S. w.; s. r. kilpatrick J. w.. J. W. Cox, treasurer: J. F. Hodge, secretary; Rev. J. F. Brock. chaplain; T. s. Lipsey, marshall J. M. Pratt $. D.; A. A. Mitchell, J. D.; A. F.. Shepherd and Grady Coleman, Stewards and w. ;. Parker tiler These officers will be installed on the 2ith of the present month.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-02-11
STUDENT OF ART
HAS D|SAPP cared.
General Alarm Sent Out for
Henry Lawrence Wolfe,
of New York.

Rome, February l0.--A general alarm
has been sent out for Henry l.ar;ren,:e
Wolf. OF New York. a student OF paint.
Ing At the American Academy. WHO
has been missing since last Monda
afternoon. Wolfe is thirty-nvc Years
old. He is credited with being man
OF good habits and temperament and
nus friends can advance no theory as
TO why he should have disappeared
without leaving even an Indication as
to his destina tlon.
There arc some among the Americans
who suggest the possibility OF kidnap-
pers or the Black Hand being connect.
ed with the absence OF Wolfe, bu,
there is no evidence OF any criminal
act having been committed Suicide
Is secuted by those who know Wolfe
we'll.
The first information made public
that Wolfe was missing came to-day
from Frederic CroWninshield director
OF the academy, who requested the po-
lice TO prosecute search for the stu
dent This was begun Immediately.
but at late hour tonight Il had been
without result Fl
Last Monday morning two Of Wolfe's
colleagues at the academy. Frank
Fairbanks. a painter from BOSTON. and
Albin Polasek, scuipto from Phil
adelphia saw him in his studio. After
"aIds ne went 10 the vatican Museum
returning to the academy for luncheon
Immediately after luncheon, Wolfe
went to a bank TO cash his pension
amounting to $50. and also drew out
IS from his private account. Since
then he has not been seen. Wolfe had
been expected to dine at the academy
in the evening and his absence caused
surprise.
Wolfe does not speak Italian. He is
said by his colleagues TO be clean
living and good hearted fellow. not at
all given to quarrcling, but perhaps
easily taken in.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-02-11
WOMAN FLIES n sNowsroRM.


Afineo'a, l.. T., February 10.-Nillium
billiard. IN Burgess biplanc made
several successful flights here Wednes.
day afternoon. despite a heavy falling
snow. and then carried two passengers
twice around the course.
llil!ard first made two circuits al
the field to satisfy himself that the
machine was working right. Then lie
took Catherine Draper up for two cir
cults of the one and a half mile course
That young woman was much pleased
and did not want TO leave The machine
Finally Leo stevens seated himself be-
side her ana Hilliard made anothc,
circuit OF the ield
II never had such a delightful sen
sation In my life said Miss Drapc:
but the air was as sharp as q knife
and hardly think would care Ia
make more than a half-dozcn lights
with The weather as cold as 1t is to-
day In making landing tile snow
helped the bipiane. as the skids would
act as runners
Frank Larson and his young son.
three and half years old. then made
two circuits with Hilliard, ana when
they came down the younger Larson
was angry because IIilliard would not
take him further. Several machin cs
are being assembled here, ana soon
Will be ready for Nights
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-02-11
ADMIRAL CAREER
HAS BEEN NOTABLE:

Continued From First i'ngeD
safety Of the country; that the fleets
IN home waters were not organized III
readiness tor war. and that Oh assum
Ing command of the channel lleet he
had been unable to obtain any stratc-
gical plan for the disposal in war Of
the forces under his command.
The finding of this committee. the
chairman OF which was the premier,
was, In effect, that not one of the
charges had been established.
Toured United states.
Lord Bercsford was born in Ireland
IN SIG, the. second son Of Rev. John
Eeresford, fourth MARQUIS OF Water
ford He entered the navy 81 tho age
OF thirteen, was in command OF tho
Condor at the bomhardment OF Alex
annria. and served OH Lord Wolseley's
staff in the Nile expedition OF lsSl-5.
lie toured America in the fall Of 1909.
and delivered notable speech at
lunGheon given him by the Pilgrims
society at New York. He also smoke
at luncheon rendered him at Toronto
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-02-11
SEVENTEEN LIVES
ARE LOST IN MIME

Trinidad, Col, February Io---Seven-
teen lives We're lost In the explosion
that wrecked the Cokedala Mine Of the
Carbon Coal and Coke Company last
night. Tonight fifteen bodies. includ-
ing those of Assistant Superintendent
T.. y. Sutton and Robert Meek, res
cucrs. who lost their Ives in the at
tempt to save others. have been
brought TO the surface
The other two bodies have been To-
cated and will be removed before morn
Ing. IT has been determined by super
lntendent r. r. Baylise that the on
posion Of car of blasting powder,
In charge OF the shot fi.ers. caused The
destruction. II is not known how the
powder was ignitcd
The damage 10 the property is small.
AZ of the victims died from the effects
Of the after damp, ard a0pe-of the
bodies was mutilated With the eNcep-
ton OF the two rescue men who per-
ished, the victims wcre Poles ana Ttal-
ians.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-02-11
FREIGHT VESSEL ABLAZE
Tugs IIurr!inS to AID OF steamer or


1
Tugs Nursing to AID OF steamer OF
Dover, England.
Dover. England. February lo.-.Tha
Hrsslan passenger and freight steamer
Lituania. from Baltimore, Is off here
with her cargo ablaze.
Tho vessel is said TO have no pas
senEers on board. having sailed from
me American port with freight only.
The Lituania brings many emf grants
TO this country but usually returns
eastward with freight and but few pas
sengers: She arrived at Newcastle
England, February {. later sailing for
Llbau she went ashore off Skillinge
October 22. 1907, but was relocated f.
on
Last May the Lituania, ca rrying L.
zoo emigrants. struck on the rocks
off Old Head Point, Pentland Firth.
between Scotland and the Orkney ISL
ands. She was successfully foated.
but sustained some dark, ge.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-02-11
RESULTS OF FOOD
Health and Natural Conditions Come
from Right Feeding.

Man, physically, should be like a per
iectly regulated machine, each part work
ing easily III its appropriate place, 4
slight arrangement causes undue friction
and wear, and frequently ruins the entire
system
A wcll-known educator Of Boston found
a way to keep the brain and the body in
that harmonious corporation which
makes a JOY Of living
wo years ago" She writes, ''bcinc in
a condition OF nervous exhaustion. re-
signed my. position as teacher, which T
had held for over 40 years Since then
the entire rest has, Of course, been a benc-
fit, but the use Of Grape Nuts has -
moved one great cause OF illness III II 9
past. namely, constipation, and lis az
tcndant evils
81 generally make my entire brca:ia.e
on a raw egg beaten into four spoonf,,ls
OF Grapefruit with little hot mill, or
hot water added like il extremely. nv
food assim!latcs, and my bowels take care
OF themselves find my brain mower
and physical endurance much greater
and | know that the use OF the Grape
Nuts has contributed largely to this
result.
(" Ii is with feelings Of gratitude chat /
write this testimonial, and trust il. nav
be the means Of aiding others III their
search Tor health" Name given by Pcs.
tum Co, Battle Creek, Mich
Read the little book, ''Thc Road 10
Wclivilc" in pkgs There's a Reason. Z
Ever. read the above letter. a new
one appears from time to time. They
are genuine, true and full of human
interest.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-02-11
EVEN I HIEF NOT
SAFE IN CHICAGO
Man Who Held Up Rector's Is
in Turn Relieved of
His Cash.

Chicago. Ill. February 1o.-.Even a thief
isn't safe in Chicago" is the plea Charles
Willard made to the police yesterday when he
confessed that he. in conspiracy with two
employees. held UP Rector's restaurant last
Sunday morning and stole $500 Ite said
another conspiracy had made his possession
of the money brief. for. he was leaving
the cafe he was greeted by three men, who
with a revolver pressed against his side,
forced him into an alley and robbed him.
Willard seys he coniided to an outsider
the conspiracy 10 rob Rectors. IIo believed
that he was victim OF a conspiracy devised
By this friend and two other men.
Tho story. incredible 1t first seemed to
the police, was corrobora ted by them They
recovered $500 and arrested William LOTUS
saioonkeeper, and charged him with be-
ing an accessory to tho robbery and with
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-02-11
/ 1ANTI-SALOON LEAGUE. OFFICER JUMPS on
PROGRAM HIS OWN PAPER PUBLISHED
/ go AMERICAN ISSUE

thousands. much advanced legislation secured ana "a
sentiment efeated<hae will not rest until the 1quoe
curse has been driven from tbeOl Dominah. The
saloonists andseer newsssBsr allies have good reason
to hate and fear By Csnnoh, and would naturally re-
joice at his expatris>Qn from Xirgjpls That will be
short-lived. \bowsSer. DS. Canns6 is not going tog
leave the ststeef virginis> Ee is hat going tod1t:
the fight against Me saoo1/ Ne is not going 70 sever
his correction with Nc 2nti-saooa Leagus<Another
man will be selected as>superintendsAt Of the league
Who will be able to- Give a>bis tims>and>sncrgy feNshc
prosecution QfeRs League work(bu Dr.. cannon Will
be IN Virginia, andwil be associated with the <eague
He will be in the fight md the safaon people might
just as we'll recognize that they muse>n the fut1se
reckon with every force of>Sighteousncse that has
5eght them and with other forces that are gathering
to the eQnRict
No! sAloon friends {?) Or. Cannon is not clear
gone forever rather there are others coming There
is much harden Shedding ahead for yor than you have
yet experieneedN The fight is on to-a finish.