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The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-08
COL. GOETHALS WILL LUNCH WITH KAISER  Panama Canal Engineer to Be EmperOr's Guest On
 March 10

Berlin, March 7-Emperor William, who
 is keenly interested in the Panama canal, has invited Lieut.. Col. George W. Goeth- als of the general staff of the United States army and chief engineer of the canal to luncheon March 10 at the palace, thus interfering with the plans of Colonel Goethals to return immediately to Pana- ma. The Emperor is known to hold dif- ferent opinions from those of the Amer ican engineers in a sea level canal, as opposed to the lock theory. He believes the locks will be inadequate for the ex- pected battleship developments. These convictions are based on reports of Ger man engineers and the Emperor has now seized the opportunity of comparing his views with those of Colonel Goethals who has returned from an inspection of the Kie canal and other engineering feats
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-08
SETTLE. COMMISSION :.
 CASE AT HARTSELLE

Hartselle. March 7.-(Special )-Hart- selle is rejoicing today because her trim little craft has sailed into smooth waters. A compromise entirely satisfactory to all
 parties concerned has been effected in the commission case.
 Hartselle can now go after the many
 good things that would already be enjoy ing such as lights and water sidewalks
 and new school building. The towr voted bonds to s2700o two years ago foi 1 lights and water. but the bonds were mol
 sold while the litigations were pending 1 They will be disposed of at once and i'm
 mediate steps will be taken 10 build a new public school building 10 cost s15, ,00C | as the one now in use is entirely inade- quate.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-08
ION | WENT ITCHING AND SCRATCH|NG'
"ITried Many Things but All Failed. 6Years l Suffered with Eczema Before l Tried Cuticura Soap and Ointment and Was Cured"

Hackleburg, Ala. -"I have always taken pleasure in recommending Cuticura Remedies to spy one bothered with this troublesome disesse = eczema. It was on my arms and neck. up close to my hair. I tried many things that were recommended for eczema; but all failed So on and on I went. itching and scratching. until saw in paper where . lady recommended the Cuticura Remedies for eczema.
 1T got some Cuticura Soap. Cuticura Oint- ment and Cuticura Pills. used the Cuticura Ointment and Soap three times day. bathing the affected parts witt hot water and Cuticura Soap. After eighteen months was much better, so kept on bathing with Cuticura Soap and hot water. Whenever 1t commenced itching would apply the hot water and Cuti- cura Soap at once and then the Cuticura Oint- ment, as they seemed to do 90 much good In all think 1t was six years that suffered with eczema before tried Cuticura Soap and Ointment and was cured. It never came back and have been well nearly year now" (signed) Mrs. Jane McDougal. Nov. 22. 1911.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-08
COUNTY PRIMARY | ELECTION IN GENEVA
Filler Chosen Superintend- ent of EducatiOn-Jail
 Damaged by Fire

Hartford, March T.-(SpeciaD The first county primary election held yes- terday for Geneva county, was hotly contested in several particulars The race was remarkable for the large number of candidates in the field with tllc exception of the race for county superintendent of education, in which there were two. Interest centered about this race and unofficial returns now point to victory with a majority of about 55 votes for w. T. Tlller over J. W. Steely, the present incumbent. Two of the leaders aspiring for each of the other offices will be in the final election in November. For tax collector unofficial returns give c. B. Fields ard J. F. Sellers the lead; for tax assessor Zaek Martin and D. c. Roach are lead ing, while w l.. Chancey and E. II. Saunders will be rivals for treasurer. Two of the following will be county commissioners, J. A. Kinsaul, J. NJ. Lee, and $. H. Martin.
 Last night the town jail caught fire from some unknown cause and the roof was destroyed before the flames could be checked A move was put on foot recently to build a new jail and 1t Is now believed that 1t will Le iut up at once.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-08
WILL CONSTRUCT
 NEW ELECTRIC LINE Gadsden Council Reports Favorably on Franchise HEARING AT ASHVILLE Three Charged With Murdering Lutes and Wife Have Preliminary Trial.
 Fire Drills Successful-Ala-
 bamains Safe in Mexico

Gadsden, March 7.-(Speeial )-At spe- cial meeting of the city council held last night the judiciary committee reported favorably on the proposed franchise asked for by Loui Hart and associates for the use of number of the streets of the city in building an electric road from the city to the top of the mountain.
 The ordinance reported provides that if the road is not in operation in one year the franchise will be void. This is acceptable to the promoters of the line as they assert that the line will be built and in operation by July I if the fran chise is promptly granted.
 The proposed road is to run from the corner of Broad and Sixth streets in this city to the Bellevue hotel and Nochalula Falls on Lookout mountain and will be some three miles in length.
 The preliminary hearing of the men charged with the murder of Jacob Lutes and wife near Gallant some months ago is being held at Ashville in St Clair county today. The accused men are Will and Steve Campbell and D. S. Mcclain aud it is generally believed that they are Eulllys The ueIenddntS are DelnS repre- scented by Judge J. w. Inzer of Ashvile and J. A. Inzer of this city, while the solicitor is being assisted by J. w. Boy kin of this city. There are many wit nesses to be examined and it is not likely that the trial will be concluded until to- morrow and possibly later.
 In making a visit to the city schools this morning Judge J. H. Disque and Mayor w. G. Belenger decided to make a test of the fire drill to ascertain how well the pupils had been trained to leave the buildings. At the Eleventh street school there are 325 children and they left the house in just 5S seconds. At the College street school there are 400 pupils and these filed out in 59 seconds, and the high school. with 200 pupils. was emptied in 3l seconds. The officials were much pleased with the result of their experiment.
 Probate Judge L. l.. HerZberg of the county court this morning notified the prohibition leaders here that the peti- tion for a liquor election ready for
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-08
SELMA ELKS ELECT
 OFFICERS SATURDAY

Selma. March -(SpeciaI)-S Selma lodge No. 167, B. P. O. Elks, will hold it's annual election of officers at a recess meeting which will be held at the home on Alabama street Saturday night.
 The election of officers of the lodge was to have been held at the regular meeting Wednesday night, but be- cause of the small attendance a re- cess was taken and the election con- tinued until Saturday night.
 After the election of officers Satur- day night the members of the lodge will hold a social session which prom ises to be greatly enjoyed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-08
Stomach Being Examined

Montgomery, March 7.-An examination is being made in Montgomery of the stom- ach of w. w Carr, a white man, of Ada, this county, who died at Ada on the day Of March 5 under mysterious circum- stances. It is suspected that he was pois- oned by negroes of that town. Carr stopped at negro's house and took din- rer A few minutes thereafter he died in intense agony. He was apparently well D0iOfc tnIs.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-08
MARION BUSINESS FIRM INCORPORATED

Marion, March 7-(SpeciaD The Marion Dry Goods company has been incorporated during the past few days with a capital stock of s25,000; the officers are: Harry Goldblatt. president; Elam Parrish, vice president; John NJ. Rogers. secretary; Morris Stern, treas
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-08
STEVENSON BOND
 ISSUE GOES THROUGH

Stevenson. March 7-(Special 1.-The majority of the voters in Stevenson have cast their ballots in. favor of issuing bonds The opposition, though spirited, was small. The $loo,0c0 fire which almost de- stroyed the entire business section of the town last May was a potent factor in this election. the merchants especially being anxious for fire protection for the many fine stores that have been built here dur ing the year 1911.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-08
CIRCUIT COURT ON
 AT CENTREVILLE
Many Cases On the Criminal Docket Disposed of-Mrs. s. E.
 Meigs Dead.

Centreville, March 7.-(Special)-At the recent term of the circuit court of Bibb county, just adjourned, there were g convictions and three pleas of guilty by defendants charged with criminal offenses. Of this number 16 were sent to hard labor for the county. two sent 10 the peniten- tiary and the remainder either paid their fines or secured same.
 At the non-jury term Of the county court for the Centreville division, which convened here on Monday of this week, there were 10 pleas of guilty and convic- tions and one case dismissed. One de- ferdant was sentenced 10 hard labor for the county
 The commissioners court of Bibb county has purchased a gasoline roller to be used on the public roads of the county where same have been graded and grav- eled As soon as the ran ceases this roller will be put to work.
 On account of the continuous rains farm work in Bibb county is at standstill.
 The following persons have qualified for county offices in the approaching primary ol April l: For tax collector. Judge John S. Gardner and Marion W. Lewis: for tax assessor. Robert Thrasher. R. J. Jones and w. W Perry; for county superintend- en. of education. Prof A. w. Hayes and J. c. Hicks. Prof. Joe Yeager, who was an announced candidate. failed to qualify within the time required by law. At the present time there is very little interest manifested in the race for county of fees in this county
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-08
Serious Fire Ayerted

Rochester, N Y,, March s An explosion of gasoline in a garage at l27 State street today started a fire that called out every piece of fire apparatus in the city and threatened serious damage tu the letan section. The flames spread north to the adjoining structure in which is stored large quantities of oils. There were minor explosions, but the. firemen were assured of having controlled the flames.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-08

Several important cases have been dock eted since the last term of the chaneefy court, and these with number of other cases pending pre- egious to these were dis posed of.
 One of the largest cases in the history of the cIaacN.s s.s., which has been dosketed Is that uf 1As Cullman Property company vs. tue H. II. Hut Lumber company, in which a bill has been filed seeking to reeoFer+anIoan,s of timber alleged 10 have been cut I. m the stands of the Cullman property by the agents of the desendant.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-08
TRY LUMBER SUIT
 IN PULLMAN COURT

Cullman, March tspecial) reg ular term of the Chancery court convened in Cullman this morning at 10 o'clock
 Chancellor Simpson came down from De- catur on the early train and presided.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-08
ALLEGED LIVE WIRE
 CAUSE OF SUIT

Irene Jackson and ]. B. Brooks, admin istrators for the estate of Ed Jackson, deceased. have filed suit against the Bir- mirgham Railway. Light and Power com pany. claiming the sum of S3O,0O0 dam ages for the death of Ed Jackson, who was killed by Tive wire alleged to have been left exposed by the defendant company. The suit was filed in the city court of Birmingham.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-08

the final checking and this work will be taken up at once. It is expected that the petition will be granted.
 Mrs. Warren Jeffords, daughter of George w. Campbell of this city. who resides in the City of Mexico. has ad- vised her father that conditions there are not so bad as has been reported. MT. Campbell wired his daughter to come to the states, but she declined and stated that she considered herself and family perfectly safe there. Her husband Is the manager of the street railways in the Mexican capital and they were there dur ing the revolution that deposed President Diaz and therefore feel that there is small danger of any harm coming to them now.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-08
HOW TO TREAT PIMPLES Win cuticura Soap ard Cuticwa Ointmen,

Gently smear the affected parts with Cuti- c;rra Ointment, on the end of the finger. but do not rub. Wash of tine Cuticura Ointment in five minutes with Cuticura Soap and hot water and continue bathing for some minutes
 This treatment is best on rising and retiring. ! At otheF times use cuticura Soap freely for the toilet and bath. 10 prevent inflammation, ikrtatoa, and cIogging of the pores. crticura { Soap ana Ointment sold everywhere. sample Of eAchifree. with 32-p book Address. Cuti- cuya." Dept T. Boston. Tende--faced men oSosilc use Cuiicurs Soap shaving stick.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-08
Bullion Shipped

London, March 7.-Bullion amounting to fl4SO00 was taken into the Bank of Eng land today. and the bank shipped eD0,000 to South America and 2J0,000 to India.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-08

urer. This company has purchased the
 business of Elam Parrish X Co. and II. Goldblatt Co, and con solldated the two stocks of goods, also removed the separating wall and made one mammoth store building.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-08

Ladies of the Baptist church gave a light opera at the court house last night for the benefit of the piano fund.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-08
Discount Rate Reduced

Calcutta, March 1.-The rate of discount lof the Bank of Bengal was reduced from 5 to per cent today.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-08

The executive committee of the Cahaba Baptist association met here Tuesday and made appropriations for number of small churches in Hale county
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-08

The Masonic conference of St. Clair county met at Coal City Wednesday, with pr. Harris of Coal City, presiding John w Inzer the chairman, was unable to at tend the meeting on account of court Masons from all parts of the county were present and the regular business carried through.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-08

' Ashville will have two local telephone systems. one headed by S. R. High, cash fer of the Ashville Savings bank, and the other by Dr. w. B. Johnson, when the two new swtchboards are installed There will be several hundred telephones on these lines before the year is out They will work in harmony with the long distance lines.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-08

The non-jury term of the circuit court of the northern division Of St. Clair cour- ty has been in session here this week, with Judge James E. BlaclSwood presid- ing. Several cases were disposed of dur ing this session. A
 The jury term of the circuit court will convene on March IS. The first week will be devoted to the civil docket, upon which many interesting cases are set for trial The criminal docket will be held on the week following. There are several murder trials set for that week and unusual interest Is being manifested
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-08
'SEABOARD WRECK
 DELAYS TRAFFIC
Train Derailed Near Oden-
 vile Wednesday
ST. CLAIR COURT MEETS
Ashville to Have Two Telephone Sys- tems-Masonic Conference of
 St. Clair Held at Coal City Wednesday

Ashville, March 7.-(Special)-An east bound freight nthe eSaboard Air Line railroad was derailed about a mile from odenville Wednesday at noon. four cars leaving the rails and cutting the ties very
 much The freight was carrying about 30 cars, F of which were loaded with tropi- cal fruits and going up heavy grade
 at very slow rate when two cars loaded with coal and two box cars were derailed. The wrecker was called out from Bir- mingham immediately and despite their rapid work passenger traffic was tied up
 several hours. No. fl passenger train had ljust passed over this place few minutes before and 1t is thought that this train caused the spreading of the rails. The | slow rate of the freight at the time of the wreck is attributable for no other damage.
 Passenger train No. SS. east bound, was held up at Odenville for six or eight
 hours, and No. 51 west bound was held
 at Coal City for some hours. Some dam age was done to the tropical fruit.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-08

The Rev A. J. Johnson, who has been pastor of the Baptist church at Boaz, has been called to the First church of Oxford, and has accepted the call, he having been present at the midweekly service Wednesday evening. He will move his family to the Anniston district from Boaz at once.
The Washington herald., 1912-05-20
METHODISTS FAIL
TO ELECT BISHOP
Rev. Shepard, of Chicago, Comes
Within Thirty Votes of
Being Chosen.

Minneapolis. May 1s-The Rev. W. o.
Shepard. Of Chicago, came within thirty
votes Of being elected a bishop on the
fifth ballot taken by the Methodist EpIs-
copal General Conference, Saturday.
He led all other candidates with 500 votes,
$50 being necessary to a choice. a sixth
ballot was taken. which will be an
nounced on Monday morning.
II seems to be a foregone conclusion
that DR.. Shepard will be elected on the
next ballot
DIR. n. Luccock, of Missouri. received
361 votes: DIR. Henderson. Of New York,
SIS; Dr.. d. G. Downey, $50; r. J. Cooke,
81: F. ]. Mcconnell. $40: Matt Hughes.
3G1: R. J. Jones Ccolored), 279: ". H.
Crawford. rs; F. Hamilton. "a: A. Gil
lies. go; W. P. Thrilled, 243, and DR.. C.
B. Mitchell, 20.
After the announcement OF the fourth
ballot at the opening of the session. the
Rev. ]. B. Hingeley. whose vote was
l54. asked that his name be Withdrawn.
The amusement question was finally
settled for another four years. On
viva voce vote, paragraph $50 was
retained in the book OF discipline. The
vote was 446 TO 3Se, leaving a narrow ma
jority OF IS in favor OF retention.
The Washington herald., 1912-05-20

the finest embroidery and lace to be
found anywhere. equaling, IL not superior,
to that Of France or Switzerland. The
display OF baskets, mats, and hats shows
conclusively that the pupils are able to
make commercial products, as these ar
ticles are in every way equal to the
article manufactured in factories.
The manufacture Of articles in the
household gives to Philippine industrial
education a practical point Of view not
found in other countries. The proper
ton OF population employed in factories
Is very small. Cloth, furniture, kitchen
utensils, and the like are made by the
family for it's own use. Hats, mats, slip
pers, cloth, and similar materials are
made in the homes and sold through
brokers, entering into both domestic and
foreign trade. There is much room for
Improvement in the manufacture Of these
products, and for the enlargement Of the
field, so that industrial education has
for its object not only the training Of
the hand and eye, but also the better
ment of the articles made in the house
The Washington herald., 1912-05-20
BAPTISTS TO PLAN
FOREIGN COLLEGES
Judson Memorial Fund Involves
Raising of 100000
Before 1915.

Oklahoma City, Okla. May 19-The
next meeting OF the Southern Baptist
convention will be held in ST. Louis be-
ginning May Il. 1913. The convention
adopted the recommendation OF the
special committee on time and place by
vote of go for st. Louis, 20 2s4 for
San Antonio. ST. Louis was entered as
dark horse. The contest was between
San Antonio and Asheville, but the dele
gates could not agree among themselves
and selected st. Louis az a compromise.
Perhaps one OF the most important
matters OF business yet handled by the
convention was the vote to establish the
Judson Memorial fund, which involves
the raising of 100000 for the ade-
quate equipment Of colleges in foreign
fields. OF the amount. $4,000 is appor-
toned for the Baptist foreign publica-
ton interests. The money is TO be
raised In three years and not later than
the annual Southern convention IN 1915.
On the foreign board the new vice
presidents are: T. P. Bell. Georgia: p.
W. Hamlet. Oklahoma; c. A. Owens.
Florida; Cecil V. Cook. Arkansas; added
to the managers, T. p. Trotter, Missis-
sippI.
Home board vice presidents: NJ. E.
Dodd. Louisiana: ". G. Hunter, Ken
lucky; W. A. Borum, Mississippi: added
to the managers, F. P. Provost, Ten
nessee.
Laymen's movement: J. H. Taylor.
Joshua Levering. Richard H. Edmonds.
NJ c. Woodward. F. S. Briggs. c. NJ.
Ness. and ]. NJ. Lyell, all Of Baltimore;
]. ]. Darlington and Moncure Burke,
Washington, D. c.; Henry Pollard. Rich
mond. Va; J. S. Henderson, general sec
rotary.
The Washington herald., 1912-05-20
Largest Morning Circulation.
Pensions Spoil Marriages,
Says Maryland Legislator
Konig Explains Why He Does MOI
Believe in May and December Weddings.

it Just makes life miserable for them.
II just puts It into the minds Of lot
Of young women TO marry these old men
so that they can enjoy their pensions.
They marry them. The old men die.
The charming young widows keep on
getting the pension and after they die
their children get II after them II is
an easy life for them, and the country
pays the bill
Now these spring and winter weddings
are not good for the old men. They are
never happy. In fact. such marriages
are r. for old men. Poor. weak
things. The women boss these old SOL
diers, lead them about by a string. and
wait day by day for them to die. 1t Is
awful.
The country should do nothing TO en-
courage them. Big pensions cause most
Of these weddings. Do not give big PEN
sions."
The Washington herald., 1912-05-20

holds for home use and a wider range
OF material manufactured for foreign
and domectic use.
This exhibit is displayed in glass cases
on the second floor of the Public Library,
and may be inspected every afternoon
and evening until s o'clock. Pedro Agu-
ardo. Filipino connected with the Bu-
reau Of Insular Affairs, of the War De-
partment. is in attendance every after
noon to explain the objects exhibited.
The Washington herald., 1912-05-20
CARDINAL CONFIRMS CLASS.
Three Hundred Children Receive
Sacrament.

Three hundred children were con-
frmed by Cardinal Gibbons at the
Church OF the Immaculate Conception
yesterday morning after the II o'clock
mass, and the significance OF the event
was explained by his emlnence in a
short address TO the children. The mass
was celebrated by Rev. Eugene ]. Con-
nelly.
Cardinal Gibbons was entertained at
luncheon after the services in the I'm
maculate Conception rectory. Among
those present were Rev. James d. Mari,
pastor of the church; Mgrs. William T.
Russell and Thomas S. Lee: Rev. Paul
Griffith, pastor of st. Augustine's
Church: Rev. Charles NJ. Bart, pastor
of St. Teresa's Church, and Revs. Am
brose A. Beavens and Eugene ]. Con-
nelly, OF the Immaculate Conception
parish.
Cardinal Gibbons returned TO Balti-
more last night.
The Washington herald., 1912-05-20

Representative George KONG Of the
Third Maryland District. who as mar
ried and lives with his wife," according
to his own biography in the Congress
sionaI directory, does not believe in May
and December weddings. He believes
the giddy young wife and the old man
OF sixty or eighty odd years cannot live
happily together
This is one Of the reasons why the
Honorable George was opposed to the
dollar-a-day pension bill. He objected
to It on many grounds, believing it
waste OF money and not needed to re-
lleve the necessities OF the old soldiers
why, the country should do every
thing possible to make these old soldiers
happy, said Representative KONG yes
terday. TT should guard them tenderly
and truly.
''Now. by giving them big pension
The Washington herald., 1912-05-20
Y. W. C. A. IN PRAISE SERVICE.
Teams Celebrate SuccessfuI Build
ing Campaign.

A special praise service, in celebration
Of the success OF the campaign in rails
ing a sufficient sum to insure the cree
ton of a suitable Y. W. c. A. Building.
was held yesterday afternoon at St
Paurs Lutheran Church, Eleventh and
II Streets Northwest. Members of the
campaign teams attended the service.
4 programme Of music was rendered
by Mrs Albert l. Johnson, Miss Marion
McFall, and Mrs. James Kerr, accom-
panied by an orchestra composed OF stu
dents Of the various Washington high
schools.
Mrs. George H. McGrew. chairman OF
the women's campaign teams. presided,
and an address was delivered by Mrs.
Wallace Radcliffe. vice chairman.