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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-12-17

development that follows where COM
petition ceases, or. on the other hand,
the gradual and insistcnt reduction Of
our tariff laws 10 Il basis where the
American manufacturer must meet
honest competition, where he must de-
relop his business along the best and
most economic lines. where when he
lights ut home to control his market
he is forging u way in the economic de-
vclopment of his business to extend
his trade in the markets of the world?
I'm my Judgment. the future growth
of our great industries lies beyond the
seas. Let us approach the solution
OF the problem involved with dctcrm-
ination to do what Is right. what Is
safe and what is reasonable" conclud-
ed Mr.. Underwood
No Refuge for Corporations.
There. ought to be no city of re-
fuge TO which n corporation engaged
in r service affected with u public In
tercst may flee for concealment of
that which 1t does through officials
and agents." said Judson c. Clements.
chairman of the Interstate Commerce
Commission. in his address. He vigor-
ously urged publicity as "onc OF the
most effective means of eliminating
fraudulent and indefensible practices
violations of the act TO regulate COM
merce."
The address dealt with the Moral
Results of Modern Transportation and
Transmission Facilities" Modern de-
velopments, he said, were as a sun
burst when compared with prior times.
They have made possible educational.
missionary and charitable operations
OH n grander scale than could have
been dreamed of by the most humane
and optimistic or former times: they
have accomplished the distribution OF
the necessities and comforts OF life, TO
the amelioration of conditions OF hui
man existence everywhere; and they
have brought the nations OF the earth
closer together. In consequence, we
are rapidly approaching the time when
petty disputes between nations nc
longer Will be a cause for warfare
when reason. and not gunpower Will
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-12-17
TROUBLE MAY NOT BE OVER
Many Inquiries Nude for Rates to
Cover War Risks.
Especial to The -Dispa tch. ]

London. December IA very dis
quiettng feature of the insurance bust
ness ct Lloyds this week has been q
considerable number Of Inquiries for
rates to cover the risk of an outbreak
of war between England and Germany.
This was afterwards explained by the
statement that several business houses
in London had received letters from
Germany stating that 1t was consid-
cred that the International situate
had not improved since the delivery OF
Sir Edward Grey's speech, and asking
what tho effect would be upon cur
rent insurance contracts should war
break out.
writer's declined altogether to enter
tain prcp04als Tor these war risks,
although u, &aw N>WGte net. 40 titntd.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-12-17

attached. a provision to the measure
that 1t should not be put into opera
ton before tolls had been rctntroducod
on GIL the navigable streams of the EN-.
pirc' intending this az further meas
urs for checking tho shipment of i'm
ported grain into tho Interior.
Thereupon the Prussian government
set to work to obtain the co.operatiop
OF the other German states for tho pas
sage Oh law reviving navigation dues
Inc assistance of Bavaria and Wur-
tehbers was obtained by holding out
hopes that the Main and Neclsar Rivers
would be improved in their upper
course, so that those states would have
the advantage Of water communication
with the sea. Hamburg's consent was
obtained by trade Of territory neces-
sary for extending the clty's harbor
area.
Tolls at Low Figure.
In one important respect the new
law fails to meet the expectations of
the agrarians. In order to obtain the
support of the other states for lis
plans, Prussia was obliged to agree TO
I'm tho tolls at very low figure, and
hence they will not prove IL very strong
check to foreign grain. 1t is freely
predicted by the opponents Of the plan
mat the rates as fixed will not Yield
~. iuSh revenue as assumed
DE the government, and that they will
nave TO DO, considerably Increased If
me promised Improvement of the ar
l iuents of the Rhine is to be carried
out ~
betore the law can take effect it
VIII De necessary for the government
10 secure an agreement with Holland
ana austria, with which countries Ger
many has treaties guaranteeing tho
freedom Of navigation on the Two
streams mentioned. AS both countries
arc strongly opposed TO barterinE
away their treaty rights, IT is by no
means certain that the law will ever
be put into operation
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-12-17

and quoted from I to 10 guincas pc,
cent. for six months. The opinions Il.
generally entertained at Lloyds that
the last has not been heard of las,
summers crisis. which caused such
straight talk between Sir Edward and
the German chancellor.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-11-15
CATARRH OF THE STOMACH. \ Pleasant, Simple, Hut Safe and Ef-t
 fcctuaI Cure For 1t
COSTS NOTHING TO TRY

Catarrh of the stomach has long been considered the next thing to incurable. The usual symptoms are a full or bloat- ing sensation after eating. accompanied sometimes with sour or watery risings. a formation of gases, causing pressure on the heart and lungs and difficult breathing. headaches, fickle appetites nervousness and a general played out languid feeling.
 There Is often a foul taste in the mouth, coated tongue and if the in terior of the stomach could be seen it would show slimy, inflamed condi- tion.
 stihate trouble is found in a treatment which causes the food to be readily. thoroughly digested before it has time to ferment and irrftate the delicate mucous surfaces of the stomach. To secure a prompt and healthy digestion is the one necessary thing to do, and when normal digestion is secured the catarrhal condition will have disap- peared
 According to pr. Harlanson, the saf- est and best treatment is to use after each meal tablet, composed of Dias- tase. Aseptic Pepsin, little Nux, Golden Seal and fruit acids. These tablets can now be found at all drug stores under the name of Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets ana not DelnE pdteut CdH pc used with perfect safety and assurance that healthy appetite and thorough di- geston will follow their regular use after meals.
 The plan of dieting is simply another name for starvation, and the use of pre- pared foods and new tangled breakfast foods simply makes matters worse as any dyspeptic who has tried them Eaove
 As Dr. Bennett says, the only reason can imagine why Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets are not universally used by everybody who is troubled in any way with poor digestion, is because many people seem to think that because a medicine is advertised or is sold in drug stores or is protected by trade- mark it must be a humbug. whereas, as a matter of truth. any druggist who 10 observant knows that Stuarts Dys- pepsia Tablets have cured more people of catarrh of the stomach. indigestions heartburn. heart trouble, nervous pros- tration and rundown condition gen- erally, than all the patent medicines and doctors prescriptions for stomach trouble combined.
 Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets is the safe est preparation as we'll as the simplest and most convenient remedy for any form of indigestion, catarrh of the stomach. biliousness. sour stomachs heartburn and bloating after meals.
 For sale by all druggists at soc a box.
 Send your name and address today for a free trial package and see for your self Address r. A. Stuart Co, 1ko stuart Bldg. Marshall. Mich.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-11-15
WHAT COMMISSION
 DID YESTERDAY.

The commission met twice yesterday and a great deal of official business was handled. Upon a motion of Commissioner Lane J. M. Tuck, day warden at the Northsde prison. was relieved of his du- ties and Capt. o. l.. Evens of Wood lawn substituted. No reason was f.s- signed by the department of justice for the removal of Warden Tuck He has been an employe of the city about five years.
 The commissioners passed an ordinance authorizing the paving of Eighth avenue with bitulithic paving. The engineer fig ured up the bid after the meeting and reported that the latest Did was about $500 less than the bid given the council some time ago, and which was passed by that body.
 The commissioners passed the ordinance of Commissioner Weatherly, creating the city market and named A. J. Hall as acting market master. The market will be opened soon
 The commissioners also passed an ordi- nance making it a penalty for any at torneys to solicit business or loiter about the city jail. lnnumerable details were attended to by the commissioners dur ing the two sessions. The official body agreed to meet the committee of St. Vim cents hospital block day at 1 o'clock and count the proceeds of that sale. The meeting was adjourned until Fri day afternoon at o'clock.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-11-15
Charles P. Searle Thinks City Will Outstrip All
 Others in South
IS REPUBLICAN BUT
 LIKES UNDERWOOD
Thinks That He Is the Best Equipped Man In the United States for the Pres
 idency"

Charles P. Searle prominent lawyer of Boston, is registered at the Hotel Hill man. Although this is his first visit to Birmingham he has a number of per sonal friends here who have greeted him most cordially. MT. Searle is a man of large means, and in his professional life comes in close touch with business af- fairs.
 q am much pleased with the appear ance of Birmingham" said MT. Searle last night. "It is a larger and much bet tel built city than I had expected to find, although I knew in a general way about it's phenomenal progress. I am greatly impressed with the advantages which Birmingham has over every other city in the south. find that the min eral resources of the Birmingham dis trict are being developed on a scale of large magnitude. Prosperous cities like Atlanta and New Orleans haul commod ities from a distance and redistribute them. But Birmingham has the raw material, and out of this raw material
 manufactures something that the whole country needs. Atlanta is full of en- terprise and will continue to grow, but l it seems plain that Birmingham will out
 strip the Georgia metropolis in popula- ton and wealth; and predict that it will even get ahead of New Orleans in popu- lation.''
 Like all men of affairs MT. Searle takes an interest in politics. He is a republican, but when asked if he had heard much of Congressman Under wood in connection with next years presidential contest he said he had. MT. Underwood,'' said MT. Searle, lis naturally attracting a great deal of att tention. He is, In my judgment, the best equipped man in the United States today for the presidency. In Congress he has shown large capacity for hand ling large questions. I regard him as a statesman of the first rank. As
 chairman of the ways and means com
 mittee in the House of Representa-
 tives he has proved himself to be emi-
 nently successful as a party leader.
 He seems to be liked by everybody, except MT. Bryan, and the tilt he had with the Nebraskan should make him all the stronger with the democratic party at large.
 'In many respects MT. Underwood IS like President Mckinley. The men of his own party feel attached to him. while those of the opposite party hold
 him in the highest esteem. He is a man of splendid character and his un- | feigned courtesy, like the late Presi- dent McKinley's, is proverbial. Another strong point in Mir. Underwood's favor is the fact that his private life Is
 stainless and that his public record is distinguished by absolute honesty of purpose I think the republicans in the east feel that if the democrats should win next year the country would be perfectly safe if man of high in- tegrity and broad views like MT. Un- derwood were seated in the White House."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-11-15
MATTHEWS HEADS
 THE CONSOLIDATED
Retiring President HOadley Issues Statement Con-
 corning Properties

It was announced yesterday from the local offices of the Alabama Consolidated Coal and Iron company that H. s. Mat thews, vice president in charge of opera tions, had been elected president of the company at the meeting of the directors held yesterday in Baltimore. President Joseph H. Hoadley retired and issued a statement expressing his faith in Brming- ham, his belief in the ability of MT. Mat thews to make even bigger and better the holdings of the company in this district
 MT. Matthews has been with the Ala bama Consolidated as vice president for about two years, during which time he has quietly made great showing in the work. MT Matthews was in the east yes- terday, when his election was announced.
 It is generally understood that the mer- ger of the Alabama Consolidated Coal and Iron company and the Southern Iron and Steel company company into the proposed Alabama Consolidated Iron and Steel com pany will take place within the next two or three weeks.
 The statement of President HoadIey, re- tiring from the Alabama Consolidated Coal and Iron company, follows:
 Tn retiring from the presidency of the Alabama Consolidated company, I wish to avail myself of this opportunity to thank not only my entire organization for their loyal, true spirit and their hard and persistent efforts in the development of this great property, but also the citizens of the state of Alabama, and to further say that although in a large development of this character 1t is impossible to have path of roses constantly to tread, have never felt In the darkest days of business vicissitudes, that have come from time 70 time in the many years that I have been interested in the property any doubt as 10 the ultimate successful outcome of the company
 "There has been extended by the citi- zens of Alabama every courtesy and ev- cry consideration that could possibly be asked for, and have always received their hearty cooperation in all of the plans I have inaugurated, and in my opinion so long as this civic spirit pre- dominates, no one can have any doubt as to the outcome of any investment they may make in the district of Alabama, and trust and hope that the same spirit will follow my successor. as cannot toe high ly recommend Mr. Matthews from every point of view in manhood, and the .rust that should go to him as trustee of any interest whatsoever, placed in his hands.
 "In retiring from the active position of president. have in no way dissipated or withdrawn my investment or personal in- terests in the district. and shall always be glad and happy to cooperate with any movement for it's betterment. as I shalt always remain earnest in my endeavors to assist every progressive movement that tends to the development of the natural resources of your state.
 "Jos. H. HOADLEY.'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-11-15
BOARD OF TRADE
 |NDORSES MARKET Favor Defraying Expenses of Telephone Case and
 Oppose Ensley Fare

The Birmingham Board of Trade in- dorsed the public market ordinance, intro- duced by Commissioner Weatherly, and drew up a resolution pertaining to the proposed contract between the city and the Birmingham Railway, Light and Pow CT company at their regular monthly meeting held yesterday afternoon in the office of the secretary, Roy Mccullough in the First National Bank building. B B. Burton, vice president acted as chair man in the absence of the president, John l.. Parker.
 MT. O'Neill, for the committee on tele- phone rates, reported that the committee had some time ago called on the city audi tor and had gone over the report; that the subsequent course of events was familiar to the members MT. Heidt, speaking on the question, said that he thought the ma- jority of people were in favor of the city defraying the expenses of the suit against the telephone company. The following resolution was adopted:
 Resolved, That the city commissioners be requested to defray out of the city treasury the expenses of the suit brought against the telephone company to restrain it from raising rates.''
 After a discussion of the new contract with the Birmingham Railway, Light and Power company, resolution was adopted 'that the commission be asked, in making a contract, that the company be required to give cent fare between Wylam and Birmingham with transfers"
 ID It. i, cost of living in Birmingham. He insisted that something ought to be done to make the living conditions in Birmingham bet ter and cheaper; that the cost of living here is much higher than in other cities similarly situated. He stated that this prevented industries from locating here that there were such factories as sash and blind factories that could be located if everything was not so high priced; that Macon, Ga, had a million dollar factory of like character and other smaller ones; that lights and house rent were higher than in Philadelphia and other large cities in the north; that in Philadelphia rents were remarkably cheap as compared with Birmingham; that there five room houses with bath rented for sl4 per month; that in Ohio, Indiana and Illinois houses could be built cheaper than here.
 MT. Heidt also spoke along the same line. He thought that the laboring man saved less now than he did when he re- ceived lower wage and that this was due to the increased cost of the necessaries
 A resolution was adopted that the board indorse the open market ordinance intro duced by Commissioner Weatherly.
 The secretary was instructed to coni- pare license schedule of Birmingham with that of other southern cities.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-11-15
SUMNER WRITES OF
 UNDERWOOD CLUB

Sol Caheen has received the following letter frcp Charles Sumner in Denver, general manager of the Moose Smelt- ing and Refining company:
 Judge J. J. Banks and 'Ir. J. E., Shel- by are organizing an Underwood club here, and am helping in a modest way, and find sentiment very strong in his favor. He is regarded by we'll posted dem- ocrats from all over the United States ,as the logical democratic candidate on the burning issue of the day. Live and let live.' and the recent election prac- tieally puts Harmon and Woodrow Will son out of the running and gives Under- wood an excellent chance for the nom nation, with almost certainty of be- ing elected if nominated. At least, this is the opinion of the best posted people meet from all sections of the United States, who say that the masterful way Underwood has handled the tariff ques- tion has put the, republicans on the de- fense, and with a split in the party 1t looks certain for democratic success next year.
 "underwood is regarded as a man of great ability and his coming from the south will not be Q handicap under ex- isting conditions"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-11-15

 Moulthrop. I am willing for them to pass the verdict"
 The letter from Governor ONeal to Colonel Moulthrop reads as follows:
 November 13, 1911. Senator Robert L. Moulthrop, Birming- ham, Ala:
 My Dear Senator-I know that some feeling has been engendered against me on account of my removal of -Mr- P. G. Bowman as tax commissioner of Jefferson county.
 q know that you and MT. Bowman have been friends for great many years, and I have it, as rumor, that you feel some grievance against me on account of my action in this matter. and that you have had under consid-r- ation the question as to whether or not under the circumstances. you would re- main on my stair.
 T do not want to embarrass you crt my account, and for this reason, and for this reason only, 1 write you thisI letter. To avoid any embarrassmenf I relieve you from further duties ofi my staff. Very truly yours,
 "ENIMET ONEAL. Governor.Y
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-11-15
.STOKELY FINDS T IS ALL UNDERWOOD Tells of Impressions Formed
 in East SOUTH MUST AWAKE Says This Section Is Only Place One Hears It Said South
 erner Cannot Be
 Elected

i, UT. Stokely, counsel for the Southerl Bell Telephone company and the South ern railway in this city, returned yes terday from New York and Washing ton. He has been in the east severa day on business for his clients.
 MT. Stolely last night excused him. self from interviewers as to whether the Bell Telephone case caused his triI to New York. He evidenced an enthu- siastic desire to discuss Oscar w. Un- derwood, rather than telephone or rail. road matters.
 He said in connection with nationa the greatest sort of glee over the re- cent election results in New Jersey wherein the legislators generally op- posed to Governor Woodrow Wilson were sent to the assembly. This glee is from the conservative type of citi- zens, he said, who see in Governor Will son man of great ability, but pos sessed of far too many "ims" and fads to be acceptable to the business inter- ests of the county for president.
 MT. Underwood, right here in Bir- mingham, Is the man. said Mir. Stokely, that the business people of the east and the wiseacres of demo- cratic politics are looking to now. They see in him the safest man, the wisest man and one with all the qualifications The recent election in New Jersey wherein the friends of Governor Will son were turned down, indicates to the eastern politician a turning of the tide wherein Governor Wilson suffered q stinging and unconditional rebuke They looked upon him as man that Is mentally very great, but his pro- gressive ideas are so faddish as to ren- der him unsuitable to the business in- terests.
 MT. Underwood. I was agreeably sur prised to learn, is as great a favorite in New York as any national figure in our party. And the southern people are making the most colossal and up- pardonable mistake of their whole his tory by saying that he is so far south as to be unsuited for the presidential nomination. We should not for moment giv ecountenance to such an impression It IS all d iiistahe TOT tiie southern sec ton, especially, to think that in our midst there are no native sons quail fled to fill the post which has been filled by more southern men than from any other sectibn of the country.
 The general impression right now is that Mr. Underwood looms up stronger for the democratic nomination than any other man mentioned. The star of destiny alleged to be shining for MT. Wilson is behind the clouds. they say, while Uncle Jud' Harmon has been all most forgotten. It is high time that we were losing sight of any imagina- tive disqualifications due to sectional ism"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-11-15
AT THE HOTELS

F. c. Meredith. Jr., of Eutaw Is al the Florence.
 Samuel Blackwell of New Decatur is stopping at the Florence.
 F. r. Patterson of Selma was among yesterdays arrivals at the Florence. A. Mcdonald of Carbon Hill is 1T the city at the Birmingham.
 F. c. Newell of Montgomery was al the Birmingham last night
 J.. L. Mates of Anniston is registered at the Birmingham.
 Charles P. Seare of Boston is reg. istered at the Hillman.
 Thomas F. Scale of Livingston is reg istered at the Hillman.
 Daniel Pratt and wife of Prattvillt are at the 1Iillman.
 w. P. Goodwin of Jasper was among yesterdays arrivals at the IIillman. J. S. White of HaStselle is in the city at the Metropolitan.
 John A. Sellers of Montgomery wa. at the Metropolitan last night.
 J. F. Littlejohn of Clanton is stop ping at the Metropolitan.
 R. F. Bowdon of Calera is at the Norris.
 w. II. Lovelace of Marion is reg istered at the Morris.
 N. c. Deaton of Cleveland was among yesterdays arrivals at the Morris.