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The evening world., 1911-12-13
CONGRESS URGED
TO PASS RUSSIAN
PASSPORT MEASURE
Straus Asks Senate to Abro-
gate Treaty and Sulzer
Talks in the House.

WASHINGTON. Dec. 12-Anothcr de-
the abroeation Of the Russian treaty OF
10R because of the discrimination against
Jewish passports. Before the Senate
Committee on Foreign Relations former
Secretary Of Commerce and Labor Oscar
0traus. Louis Marshall of New York
ana others appeared and urged imme-
6tsts action.
Bills introduced by Representative Sui
Der of New York and Senator Culberson
OF Texas are practically identical In
csifinE for the abrogatlon after the Gus
tomary years notice to Russia In the
House the Foreign Affairs Committee
unanimousiy favored the reporting Of
the Sulzer resolution.
Abrogation OF the Russian treaty
because OF race and Religious discrim-
snation demanded in the resolutions
frsmed by Representative sulzer and
Senator Culberson. was discussed In a
speech in the House to-day by the for
asr.
Mr.. euixer n chairman OF the For
sign Affairs Committee which unani-
mousay reported his hill favorably. and
0oclared that for nearly half a cen
fury Russia had persistently refused 60
M w to the treaty or % recognise
p~assports Of American Ctisens without
discrimination on account OF race or
religion. He declared Il vas q question
.a-a 49, xxAsa - Ill Annartran
The evening world., 1911-12-13

College of France. The whole country
has been divided for several weeks into
two camps over tho controversy and
several duels have been fought as a
result. The charge made BY Nine.
Langevin is that the constant close
association of Nine. Curie with Prot.
Langevin was not of a purely scientific
nature. She also asserts that Nine.
Curie attempted to separate her husband
from her.
Both Prof. Jangevin and Nine. Curie
have denied the charge OF misconduct.
Within the last few days Il has been
reported that an agreement between
Prof. Langevin and his wife has been
reached.
The evening world., 1911-12-13

PARIS. Dec. 13.-The name OF Nine.
OF the most eminent professors of chem
istry at tho College OF France. was
cited to-day In a petition filed in the
Divorce Court by Nine. Lengevin. wife
Of Prof. Langevin. also . professor OF
general and experimental physics at the
College OF France.
Nine. Langevin asks In her petition
for separation from her husband and
that the children Of the marriage shall
The evening world., 1911-12-13
Stern Brothers
Silverware Department

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ALSO o TOMORROW,
Ice or Butter Tubs,
heavy silver deposited on white glass, 81 NE
in large floral designs, Value S5-J, at O'>~
Sherbet Sets, $50
silver deposited on white glass, en-
in scroll designs, Value 5000, Set of Six, T'OU
DecanterS,
silver deposited on white glass, with large stopper 7E
and shield for monogram, Value 5000, at T.IO
Water Pitchers,
heavy silver deposited on white glass, in hand IN nm
some floral decorations, Value SAYS, at AOsVV
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-02-01
.GUERRANT HOTEL
GOES into court
Lawyer Will Ask Judge Waddill
TO Appoint Receiver in
Norfolk To-Day.
O'N'Na-RooM IS CLOSED
Property Turned Over to Cred
DiNlNG-RooM IS CLOSET
Property Turned Over to Cred
itors in Bankruptcy
Proceedings.

Counsel for Mss C.. S. Leftwich pro-
prictor Of the Gucrrant Hotel at Third
and Main Streets. Will file a petition
In bankruptcy in the United States
District Court in Norfolk to-day, and
will ask Judge Waddil, who 5 holding
court in that city, to name receiver
to take charge of the property. No
tice signed by Attorney j. Kent Raw
ley was posted on the dining room door
al o'clock yesterday stating that
Miss Lef.wich had turned the hotel
over to Der creditors, and that no din
ner would lie served at O'clock,
Takes Papers 10 Norfolk.
Mr.. RaW,ey had expected 10 file inc
court proceedings during the after
noon until he learned that &c Wad-
dill was cut Of the city, and IS It was
necessary 10 have somebody In charge.
he went to Norfolk by BOAT last night
to formally present his petition. Inas-
much as no Eurers haze been filed as
yet, the exact situation financially
could not be learned.
There arc about forty-fivc teaular
hoarders at the Guerrant, many or
whom We're thrown into confusion by
the lawyers notice on the dining room
door an, the uncertainty a s to tho FIJI :
lure CoNuuSt 0i tne mousse Il III a "a G
boarders took the situation in saad
clace. They went OH. to dinner AMI
they. arc going out to btcekfast this
morning. :cr IN the aLvice of culn:c 81
Miss I.e.;wich vii only keep the hotel
cren All properly heated until tho
court directs :ust what shall be conc.
The general understanding IS tlai the
receive. will either ACT as manager Or
Cnploy 4 mana ger at once
Worked Hard for Hotel.
Miss Leftwich opened the Guerrant
four years ago and since that time she
has worked faithfully and hard to Keep
it lip to the right standard The prop
erty is owned by j. NJ. Fourqurcan,
who is now in Florida | rented for
$500 a year. There are about sixty
FIVE rooms, and the business would
have been much more profitable except
that some Of the rooms are so small
that 1t was difficult to find occupants
for them.
Some Of the boarders arranged last
night for quarters elsewhere, and AZ;
the house has been turned over to
creditors there Will be Il general NOV
ing out unless Mr.. Rawlcy returns from
Norfolk to-day and puts q manager in
charge. Much sympathy was cN-
pressed for Miss Lcftwicl, es-
cially by hotel people some of
whom said that she had undertaken
q big thing for a woman. and that She.
deserved praise for having kept the
Gucrrant omen i'll the face OF many
obstacles for nearly four years
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-02-01
RESIDENT CAN'T
OP { R ATE AUTOS
/. UNLESS He PAYS
Clerk Refuses to Issue Virginia
Licenses Until States Palm Is
Crossed With 500.

Not even the President OF the United
states may operate his automobile OH
the roads and streets of Virginia
without payment Of the lawful license
tax thereon ana without exhibiting
the number plate SO that lie may be
idcntitcd in case OF necessity. There
fore, tbs application OF William
Howard Taft for four auto licenses
and four chaufieur's licenses IS being
held up pending the arrival OF sundry
coin OF the republic.
Everybody looks alike to Clerk j. Nj.
Hayes. Jr., when ii comes 10 Issuing
licenses He Is charged up with the
plates and must give an account for
them. He is unable to ind out why
he should present Mr.. TAFT nth SEQ.
The application was made ~ Secre-
tary Charles -. Norton. The president
desires licenses and plates for three
Pierce Arrows. two OF them 36-horse .
power and one IS. and one White
Steamer, of 10 horsepower. Three of
these machines come in the SO class
and one in the SEQ row. Therefore, the
Chief Executive must pay $50 for au-
tomobile licenses. and $40 for che four
licenses for chaufeurs.
Mr.. Norton has been so notified, and
reply is being awaited at the Office
Of the Secretary Of the Commonwealth.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-02-01
FREE AUTO TAGS FOR TAFT
License In Maryland Given as Act q
49, l.GIirfcAa- Tn President.

Baltimore, Nd, January 31.-Presi-
dent Taft will have Maryland auto
mobile license without cost as an act
OF courtesy, due 10 the Chief Magis-
:iatc OF the nation Governor Austin
J., Crothcrs today took cognlzance Of
the action of State Motor Vehicle Com
censes for the Presidents automobiles
pending The receipt Of the registra-
ton tax. The Governor directed Com
missioner George to send the tags to
the President Immediately.
'.Regardless Of the law, l. have di-
.rcctcd that tags be sent to President
Taft for his four automobiles. and
that no charge be made for them"
said the Governor to-day. Il think
this is a courtesy due the executive
from a sovereign state that forms a
part of the Commonwealth of the ma
ton, and Mr.. George will send the
ia cS right off. - t4ttH.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-02-01
SCHENkS THREATENED
\ Anonymous Letters Turned over
.-e. Post % tliCC DCnnri MlciIl.

Wheeling, W. Va, January Il -
Since Mrs John Q. Schcnk was re-
leased after a sensational trial on
the charge OF attempting to poison
her husband and tho announcement
was made that eleven Jurors favored
her aCquittal, members OF the Schcnll
family have been in receipt Of many
anonymous letters which, it is alleged,
come under the law. These letters
threaten them With all sorts Of calam-
tiles IL the prosecution OF Mrs. Schenk
Is continued. 1t WIS stated to-tlay
that the letters have been given to
the PoSt-Ofltcc Department. und an CT
fort Will be made TO find the writer's
John o. Schenk. Albert SchenlS ana
their sister, Mrs, Mary Docpkn. hav Q
received such letters, 1T is stated
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-02-01
COL. BIDDLE NOMINATED
canned by President to BE Commandment

!snmcd by President to BE Commandment
Of &. S. Marine Corps.
Washington. January 31.-President
Taft sent to the Senate the nomination
Of Colonel VIM. p. Biddle, to be COM
Corps.
Colonel Biddle is the ranking officer
OF tho Marine Corps, and when con-
HIP ny .ne senate N Wlr aG%nre the
only major general under the Secretary
OF the Navy. He will succeed Major
General George F. Elliott. who retired
He will serve until December II. 1917,
when he will retire by operation OF
law
Colonel Biddle is a native Of Penn
Eylvania. and entered the Marine
Corps June 10. 1875 Hc reached tho
rank of colonel nearly six years ago.
and has seen AZ total sea service OF
seventeen wears.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-02-01
DINNER TO SUPREME COURT
distinguished Guests Attend Annual
White House Event

washington. January 3I.-Chfef Jus-
tlce White and the Associate Justices
Of the Supreme Court Of the United
states, accompanied by their wives.
were the guests Of honor tonight at
the annual dinner given by President
ana Mrs. Taft 10 members of that tri-
bunal at the White House.
Besides the members OF tile ST.
preme Court the guests included At
torney-Gcneral and Mrs. Wick ersham
several Senator'S and REPRESENTATIVE
end their wives, the Chancellor Or Tho
Supreme Court of Delaware and Mrs.
cnrtls' Chief Justice. Of the Supreme
lanes Keith. the president Of the Sii
premc Court Of Appeals Of Virginia :
Chief Judge OF the Court OF Appeals
Or Q, Maryland and Mrs Boyd; the pres
of West Virginia and Mrs Villa ms
former Senator and Mrs. j. B5Foraker
and others III
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-02-01
Former nap,s President sen,.no.,,

Now Orleans, Lao january 3l.-Af
ter overrulinG a motion for new
trial. Judge Grubb. in the United States
Court. to- dav sentenced William Adler.
former president OF the defunct State
National Bank, to serve six years in
the atlanta Federal Pcnitentiary Ad-
Ter was recently convicted on eighty
counts Of three indictments charginr
mlsappropriation OF tho banks funds.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-02-01
Charles NJ. Coyington Dead.

Pensacola, Fla, January 31.-Charles
Manley Covingt0n, one Of Florida
wealthiest citizens. and for years
prominent III the banking and indus
died here to-day. He had large hold
ings In naval stores and banks, and
was vice-president OF the Consolidated
Grocery Company, Of Jacksonville.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-02-01
SEVERAL LIVES LOST
Fatal Accident on Bridge Over Passafc

River.
Newark NJ J.. January 31.-Police
headquarters was notified here late to-
night that several men. probably
twelve, had lost their lives in the Pas
50 lie River, between this city and Har-
rison. There was an accident Of some
sort on the Centre Street Bridge. a
Pennsylvania Railroad structure, re-
Gently acquired by the McAdoo Tunnel
SyStarn Ists 3fsi - gi,-f
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-08
WANTS
 EXTENSION OF DOCKS

Washington, December 7.-Mayor Gay nor of New York city, Dock Commis- sioner Calvin Tomkins and R. A. C.. Smith, member of the New York commis- sion, today renewed to Secretary of War Stim-on and later to President Taft, New York citys appeal for permission to ex- tend permanently her ocean steamship piers into the North river far enough to accommodate the mammoth Atlantic steamships. Army engineers have re- ported against this.
 Afterwards the New York officials called on Secretary Meyer of the Navy who had requested a conference in connection with his plans for reorganization of navy yards, contemplating only five yards on the Atlantic, one in New England, the Norfolk yard and one at Guantanamo, with reserve yards or torpedo stations at Philadelphia and Charleston. This plan would make necessary the aban- donment of the yard in Brooklyn
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-08
CULLMAN MAY HAVE
 NEW PHONE PLANT
Outlook for Organization of New Phone Company Is
 Quite Promising

Cullman, December 7.-The outlook for the organization of the new telephone company is quite promising, both from a standpoint of local service and that or long distance connection. This has been the problem of the situation all along, but this proposition has been overcome, when a letter was received from the Cit izens Telephone company of Birmingham, to the effect that arrangements could be made by which the people might have the benefit of the long distance connec- ton over the wires of the Postal Tele- graph company, who have an office in this city.
 Of course the Postal Telegraph com- pany does not reach as many towns and cities in Alabama as does the Southern Bell Telephone company, but many of the citizens here declare that outside Of the nearby cities, such as Birmingham, Montgomery, Decatur, Nashville and other towns along the Louisville and Nashville railroad, there is very little oc- casion to use the long distance wires, and towns and cities where the Postal company has no offices, may be reached by telegraph over the Western Union, and that the Postal people will be able to supply long distance service satis- factory to the people of this city.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-08

and lower limbs. In about one week my scalp was covered with scales which looked like dandruff but became worse each day until at the end of another week the scales were as large as on a fish. The itch in my head was unbearable. My hair was coming out in combfuls until it looked so bad | was ashamed to go on the street.
 I used tar soap for shampoo but if took no effect. At the end of three weeks the back of my head was completely bald \ was @ sight when 1 decided to try the Cuticura Ointment for the hair, and when ] saw the wonderful results I decided to try the Cuticura Soap and Ointment on my body. After taking six baths in hot water with plenty of Cuticura Soap, and using three boxes of Cuticura Ointment and one bottle of Cuticura Pills, was cured My hair has grown more than an inch in length
 Before using the Cuticura Soap and Oint- mcnt lost all of my finger nails and my hands were so sore could not put them in water. If had tried them sooner I would have saved few hundred dollars" (Signed) Mrs. K. Detlefson, 651s Knickerbocker Ave. Brooklyn, N. r., Jan. a. 1911.
 Cuticura Soap and Ointment are. sold throughout the world, but those who wish to try them without charge may do so by sending to Potter Drug x Chem. Corp, , Dept 16A,. Boston, for liberal sample of each, post-free, together with 32-p. book on the skin and scalp.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-08
GREAT PYTHIAN PLAY
 WILL BE STAGED

Meridian, December 7.-(Special.) )-Mem- bers of all of the Knights of Pythias lodges of Meridian were present at a r:eeting last night when a lineup was se- lected for the putting on of the great play, Damon and Pythias, on which story the lodge is founded. More than 100 actors will participate in the play, which will be given at the Grand opera house, this city, in the early part of next year. John E. Owens, veteran actor and noted stage director of New York, has been engaged to direct the perform ance.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-08

to the diplomatic and consular service
 leaves no doubt in my mind of the wis dom of wider and more permanent eX-
 tention of those principles to both branches of the foreign service. The
 men selected for appointment by means
 of the existing executive regulations have
 been of far higher average of intell-
 gence and ability than the men appointed
 before the regulations were promulgated.
 Moreover. the feeling that under the ex-
 isting rules there is reasonable hope for
 permanence of tenure during good be- havfor and for promotion for meritorious
 service has served to bring about
 zealous activity in the interests of the
 country which never before existed or
 could exist. It is my earnest conviction
 that the enactment into law of the prin-
 ciples of the existing regulations can not fail to effect further improvement In Iaboth branches of the foreign service by providing greater inducement for young
 men of character and ability to seek career abroad in the service of the gov ernment, and an incentive to those all ready in the service to put forth greater efforts to attain the high standards which the successful conduct of our in ternational relations and commerce re- quires.
 I therefore again commend to the favorable action of the Congress the
 
 diplomatic and consular service the
 principles embodied in section 1753 of the revised statutes of the United States. in the civil service act of Jan
 uary 16, 1883. and the executive orders of June 27 1906, and of November 26, 1909. In it's consideration of this
 important sub ject I desire to recall to the attention of the Congress the very favorable report made on the Lowden bill for the improvement of the foreign service by the foreign affairs commit tee of the House of Representatives. Available statistics show. the strict ness with which the merit system has been applied to the foreign service dur ing recent years and the absolute non partisan selection of consuls and dip1o- matte service secretaries who indeed far from being selected with any vieY to political consideration have actu- ally been chosen to a disproportionate extent from states which would have been unrepresented in the foreign serv-
 ice under the system which 1t is to be hoped is now permanently obsolete. Some legislation for the perpetuation of the present system of examinations and promotions upon merit and eff ciency would be of greatest value to our commercial and interna tional in- terests. WILLIAM H. TAFT. The White House. December ', 1911.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-08
SMALLER ACREAGE IF WINTER WHEAT A Total of 435,00O Fewer Acres Than Last Year
 Planted

Washington, December 7.-Winter wheat was sown on smaller acreage in the United States this fall than last year according to the department of agriculture's crop report today. The condition of the crop December l was 4.1 per cent better than a year ago but 33 per cent less than the 10 year average for that date
 A total of 12,231,000 acres. 435,000 fewer than last year. was planted. A continuance of favorable conditions may result in an increased yield per acre over last year and make up in the total production for the decreased acreage. Following is the acreage sown this fall and the condition De- cember 1, with the 10 year average on that date for the principal winter wheat states.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-08
THE HEALTH TEACHER IS NOT RAISING PEOPLE FROM THE
 DEAD, BUT THE QUAKER REMEDIES ARE MAKING CURES
 Quaker

cure for any form Of stomach, kidney. liver bladder or blood troubles, and would expel all worms and germs from man, woman or child; for catarrh in any form
 constipation, for purifying and building up the blood, strengthening and toning up the system Quaker Extract has no equal. In cases of rheumatism and catarrhal deafness the Oil of Balm should also be used The mother pro- cured one bottle of extract and went out to- her fathers house, gave the medicine according to directions and after only four doses the child had a strange feeling in her stomach, the bowels acted and here came the monster alive, head and all,
 complete, 60 feet in length. The mother
 brought it down to the drug store where
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-08
Which Some People Think Are

Is this a miracle or an everyday occur renee? Quaker did it as usual. Here is n true case of life or death with a life sapping tapeworm and a child who has been struggling for the last four years. MT. Redd, who resides at No 2Sl1 Thirty fourth avenue, had visit from his daugh- fer Mrs. Rollo, who resides at Maben' Ala. and her little s-year-old Juaneta Rollo. the child, has been ailing for the mast four years with what was considered some form of stomach trouble. She had a choking cough most of the time; seemed like a lump would get in her throat; she could not get it up or down; her heart would jump and flutter; shortness of breath: very dizzy; at times spots in front
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-08
POULTRY SHOW AT
 TUPELO THIS WEEK

Meridian, Miss, December 7.-(Special) "A novel entertainment and exhibition is being put on at Tupelo, Miss, north of Meridian, this week. The show in ques- ton is the annual exhibition of the North Mississippi Poultry association, which closed today, after a three days session. There were birds on the ground and birds fin the air An aviation meet has been held in connection with the big poultry show, and the human birdmen have been -vying with the birds of the chicken yard in an effort to claim the first place as birds of the air. Aviator Robinson dem onstrated to the satisfaction of all that some birds may fly high, even at Tupelo. The poultry show and aviation meet were a success in every detail.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-08

of the eyes, cramps in lower bowels, some- times extending down in limbs or in side and shoulders; ravenous appetite most of the time; again, the sight of food was nauseating; with all she ate she kept los ing flesh and strength. The parents and friends were very much alarmed about her condition. She Is the only child and child everybody who knew her would love sher for her kind ways and loving dispo- sition. and the parents have spent much time and money in trying to get her back to good health. The mother had been reading and hearing about the great good
 the Quaker Herb Remedies had done and
 she decided to call at the drug store. He told her that the Quaker Extract was a
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-08
COLLEGE BOYS TO BE GIVEN A DANCE

The evening of December 29 will be one of the gayest of the holiday season for simultaneously with the dance given by the University club, the school and col iege set will be entertained with dance at the home of MT. and Mrs. Eugene Brown. Mr. and Mrs. Browns hospital ity will compliment their son, Atwell Brown, and Henry Fowlkes, the son of MT. and Mrs. Frank Fowlkes. The boys are schoolmates at Lawrenceville, Pa, and will return home for the Christmas holidays December 21.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-08
MRS. K. H. ANDREWS
 TO GIVE A DANCE

One of the attractive events of next week will be the dance given Tuesday evening, December P at the home of Mr. and Mrs. E. 1T. Andrews. They will en- certain very informally, the dance com plimenting Miss Maud Baker of Aber- deen, Md. who is passing through the city on that day en route to Florida, Miss Yeste of Hagerstown, Md, and Miss Ca rol Woodson, a debutante.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-08
Columbia Races

Columbia, S. C., December 7.--Ideal. rac- ing weather and an attractive card brought a. large crowd out to the fair grounds this afternoon. The racing was above the ordinary. several events re- sulting in close finishes. The last three favorites won. Nadzu, the odds on favor ite in the feature event at a mile and an eighth up in the racing sensation to de- feat Hadleman a. length. Thrifty, in the fourth race, proved much the best, easily defeating the well played second choice, Casuue.