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The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-07-21
WILSON MAY ACCEPT
 GOVERNOR OFFER
O'Neal Will Probably Make Campaign Speeches in
 Several States

Montgomery. July 2o.-(special)- )-Gov- ernor o'Neal will probably make a num- Der of campaign speeches in New York and in other states for Gov Woodrow Wilson. The governor declared today that he had been invited by the 'Tammany organization to deliver speeches in Ro- chester, Albany and in New York city in the interest of the democratic nomi- nee, and it is probable that the execu- tive will speak in other eastern states for Wilson.
 Governor ONeal was one of the first to tender his services to Governor Wilson and 1t is probable that the democratic nominee for President, or his campaign managers, will ask the governor to stump several states in the interest of the party leader.
 In the opinion of Governor o'Neal there Is every indication thar Wilson will be elected, and he declares that this belief grows stronger each day. Moreover, hs is prepared to use every effort at his command to assist in his election, and it is expected that he will be called upon to canvass several states in behalf of Governor Wilson.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-07-21
HAD BAD CASE.
 OF HEMORRHO|DS
Itching and Burning. Could Not Sleep or Rest. Afflicted Parts Irritated and lnhamed. Cured by Cuticura Soap and Ointment.

OIoalona. Ark. - had bad case of itching and burning piles and tried many remedies without relief. I could not sleep nor rest at night. The affected parts were irritated. also inflamed and my family physician said would have to undergo an operation.
 "I bathed good with Cuticura Soap in pure water about fifteen minutes. then 1 applied tho Cuticura Ointment I did this four times day for two weeks, then three times a day for another week. and in the space of three weeks I was cured sound and well. One box of Cuticura Ointment with Cuticura Soap cured my case of piles of six years standing When commenced to use the Cuticura Soap and the Cutlcura Oint- ment. I only weighed one hundred and twenty-eight pounds. Now weigh ono hundred and eighty-eight pounds" (signed) Floyd Weich. Dec. II. 1911.
 For pimples and blackheads the following is a most effective and economical treat ment: Gently smear the affected parts with Cuticura Ointment. on the end of the finger. but do not rub. Wash of the 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 other times use Cuticura Soap freely for the toilet and bath. to assist in preventing inflammation. irri- tation and clogging of the pores. Sold throughout the world. Sample of each mailed free. with 32-p. Skin Book. Address postcard "Cuticura. Dept. T, Boston"
 4ITcnder-faced men should use Cuticura Soap Shaving Stick. 25c. Samplc free.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-07-21
WITNESS WILL BE
 CAREFULLY GUARDED
Hrabowski to Testify at Montgomery in Grim
 inal Case

Montgomery, July 20.-(SpeciaL) )-Fed- eral Judge Thomas G. Jones today or dered United States Marshal B. E. Wal ker to detail two deputies to escort wit ness by the name of Hrabowski, wanted by the federal grand jury to testify in regard to certain criminal charges, from Benton to Montgomery. to guard him while in the city, and 10 escort him back home after his examination.
 The order of the federal court is the result of certain reports to the effect that Hrabowsks life had been threatened. The witness has declared that he is fear full of attending the grand jury hearing.
 nasmuch as threats have been made upon his life.
 It has not been ascertained what case Hrabowski is wanted to testify in. It is said that Hrabowski is tn eman who several weeks ago killed J. H. Wood, white man of Benton, for the investi- gation of which crime special term of the Lowndes county circuit court has been called for next Monday. He is also the same man who brought Pedder Glover, a Lowndes county negro, to Montgomery a short time ago to stand trial in the United States commissioner $ court. The negro Glover was witness in the arson cases against C. Walter Jones and others in Benton in connection %ltn the burning or esgnt stores at Ben ton last December.
 Jones is now in the Montgomery coun- ty jail on an indictment for the murder of Sloan Rowan, whom he shot on a Western of Alabama passenger train a few nights ago.
 The order of Judge Jones is as follows
 'The United States attorney having represented to the court that the witness Hrabowski is fearful of his life if he at tends and testifies as a witness before the grand jury as to certain criminal charges now under investigation, and the court being of opinion from facts known to it that such apprehension is well founded. and that a feud exists on account of the matter investigated in which witness before the state court has already been killed, it is ordered by the court that the marshal detail two deputies, or if they are not available. appoint two discreet and reliable men with instructions to go to Benton, Ala, where the witness resides and to accompany him to Montgomery and to guard him while here and when
 he is discharged from attendance or the grand jury to escort him back to Benton, Ala, his home"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-07-21
BIRMINGHAM GANG
 AT WORK IN MOBILE

Mobile, July 2O.-(Special) )-Almon, the negro burglar arrested here today. said tonight he was a member of a gang that came to Mobile from Birmingham, and which has terrorized the suburb of Oak dale for two weeks. In the gang were two white men and two negroes. One of the white men Is Tony or Son" Salvatore, whom Almon says he met at the sloss furnace. The other white mans name is will Thomas, but Almon thinks this is an alias. He could not remember the names of the negroes. The local police are now looking for these men. whose de- scriptions Almon furnished.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-07-21
Would Be Vigorous Executive


 Captain Kolb further declares that he Is still a young man, though past the me- ridian of life and asserts that if he Is elected governor there would not be a livelier or more vigorous active executive In all the union.'
 In referring to his previous campaign for governor Captain Kolb said; 'I do not think can be accused of dis turbing party harmony by recalling the | fact of my previous aspirations for this office and of the retributive claim they | suggest"
 Captain Kolb advocates curtailment of | expenses in the state administration. He | believes that the state Is maintaining use- | less sinecures, and declares that 1t would
 be his primary object, if elected govern | or, ito feature my administration by | heartily favoring the elimination of any extravaganza that a surfeit of officials have brought about
 Kolb Interview The interview of Captain Kolb is as fol- lows:
 While it is rather early for an expression from me yet I do not hesi- tate to say that I am seriously think ing of yielding to the desires of many friends throughout the state that I be- come a candidate in the approaching | democratic primaries for governor. The
 
 comes from those who believe I can | win and it Is not confined to any spe- | cial class or section. I am carefully | considering their wishes and may, at the proper time. honor this compli- mentarys call on my services to the peo- pie of the state. In that event I shall go into the contest favoring certain measures which appeal to me as live and pertinent questions for the people at this time to consider.
 Among these I would mention as first in importance the present neces- sity of retrenchment in the expenses of running the state administration. Alabama is spending entirely too much money in the conduct of her civil af- fairs. There are too many sinecures and needless offices maintained at the expense of the people with no adequate returns in the way of satisfactory re- suits. From the state regime down to the county and city official machine, the necessity of looping and trimming of unnecessary parts Is imminent The fact Is so patent that 1t scarcely needs a citation of special instances to prove it but one or two illustrations will ! emphasize my insistance.
 NO one has yet been able to ap- preciate why 1t requires three attor- ney generals at an aggregated salary of s6500 per annum, supplemented by a staff of specially retained counsel | to the governor with salaries of in- | definite volume to perform the duties | of an official that not so many years ago, were discharged with renown by
 such eminent jurists as Henry Clay
 Tompkins. Thomas N. Mcclellan and w L. Martin for much less than has now paid. Again. where is the neces-
 sity of maintaining ponderous ju- dicial system at an annual cost oi s252,0o0 out of the state treasury to carry on the business that was for
 merly transacted at one-third of the cost by probably less than one-half oi the judges?
 | q could go on at length extending this | list of needless officials Tn proof of my
 contention that the people are too greatly
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-07-21

SouthSide Baptist church, Corner of Eleventh Avenue and Nineteenth Street, South-Services and preaching conducted by the pastor, the Rev. Pres ton Blake, this morning at II o'clock and this evening at o'clock. Bible school at 9:30 a. m. Epworth league at D. m. Wednesday evening prayer
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-07-21
Hear Assessment Case

For several years past the assessed valuation of the Decatur Land company's property has been S229,313. Back Tax Com missioner B. P Wallace has recommend ed that this assessed value be doubled. The case is being heard today before the board of county commissioners and will perhaps, consume several days to com plete the hearing The commissioners have fixed the assessed value of the Hit Lumber company at $50 900.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-07-21
Two Acquitted of Murder

Fannie Hill and crandall Moseley, both negroes, were acquitted of the charge of murdering Nose Freeman, a negro, for the lack of evidence against them. They were given preliminary trlai before Justice Eugene Ferris.
 Freeman was cut in a free for all fight several days ago and died from the wounds ThursdaV.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-07-21
MAY IDENTIFY REMAINS

Opeiika. July 20.-(Special. IA tel ephone message from Dadeville this evening states woman has wired from Oklahoma to hold the body of the dead safe robber who was killed near Alexander City until she can reach Dadeville to identify the remains.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-07-21
Several Murder Cases

There will be a special grand jury of the law and equity court on July 29. The venire has been drawn and the members summonsed. A number of murder eases are to be investigated as well as other matters of crime, it is said.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-07-21
Aged Couple Gets License

The oldest couple that have ever se- cured marriage license ih this county were negroes and the license was secured yes terday. The couple was George Jackson, aged 75 years, and Lucindy Freeman, aeed "a years
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-07-21

ford, where she visited for three weeks and was the inspiration of number or delightful parties
 afflicted with salary lust, but the exam ples cited indicate a fashion and pas sion of official sinecures which call loudly for innovations that the next administra- ton should be required to bring about and no one aspiring to direct that admin istration should be allowed to evade the responsibility involved. It certainly would be my primary object, if enter the race and am elected, to feature my admins traitor by heartily favoring the elimina- ton of an extravaganza that surleit or of officials have brought about
 "The tax payers of the state, while al ways willing to answer to any just call of the tax collector, are becoming very, very tired, and now after season or creating new offices and increasing sal aries they feel that 1t Is time to call a halt. The average taxpayer of the state feels that Instead of creating new or fees and increasing unnecessarily the sal aries of those offices already created, that a great many of the state offices that have been but recently created could be, without injury to the state. abolished
 Aside from retrenchment which l would emphasize as the salient thing for which my candidacy would stand, of course l would favor strong and cordially all of the inspiring and vigorous ideals Of policy to which the needs and greatness of the state are inevitably tending. l think have been in public life long enough for the people of Alabama to fully know my attitude on everything suggestive or real and solid advancement of our wonderful resources as a state and people.
 Being a Confederate veteran myself, I would advocate being as liberal with the old soldier as the condition of the treas ury will permit; however, taking care that the state is not imposed upon.
 Alabama can and should be in the very front rank of agricultural states. If were governor the very best efforts of my life would be put forth 10 make her such, and my aim would be to signalize my administration by making it the great est in the history of the state in the up- building and betterment of our agricul- tural interests
 q am an earnest advocate of the com mon schools, and I would favor giving them all the money for their maintenance that the state treasury would stand, how ever seeing that the fund was economicai- ly administered.
 "As to the question of good roads. my record is well known to the people of Alabama as I have been advocating the improvement of our public highways for the past 30 years.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-07-21

German Lutheran Zion Church. Ave nue B and Nineteenth Street-Services and preaching in English this morn Ing, conducted by the pastor, the Rev. TT Rentor at 10:30 o'clock. Sunday school at 9:30 a. m.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-07-21
CAPTAIN kOtb MAY BE CANDIDATE FOR GOVERNOR IN 1874 Commissioner of Agricul- ture Issues an Interview
 Setting Forth Reasons
FAVORS REDUCING
 EXPENSES OF STATE
Believes Present Liquor Laws Should Be Given Fair Trial-Advocates School Advancement and
 Peace With Railroads

Montgomery. July 2O.-(Special. )-Assert- ing that there is great need Of retrench- ment in the expense of running the state administration, that the present liquor laws should be given a fair and impartial trial, and advocating the advancement of the schools of the state, the promotion of good roads movement and tue establish ment of perpetual peace between the state and railroad corporations. Capt Reuben F. Kolb. commissioner of agriculture and industries, today issued an interview in which he announces that ho will prob ably be a candidate for governor to sue ceed Emmet O'Neal. s
 Captain Kob states in his interview that in announcing for governor in 1914, he is doing so at the earnest insistence of thousands of friends throughout the state. He declares that political supporters of his in every section of Alabama have urged him to make the race, and that they will support his candidacy from the con viction that it is right to redress wrongs, though those wrongs lie back in a stormy and turpid past"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-07-21
CALERA NEWS

calera, July -(speciaI9 9--The good roads" trains have arrived and work will begin Monday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-07-21

All the northbound Louisville and Nash vile trains were delayed until after noon today on account of a freight wreck south of here.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-07-21

sacked the hardware store of Sivley & Sandlin in New Decatur and all they could find was one lone copper.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-07-21

Altrurian Church-Services and preaching this morning at II o'clock, conducted by the Rev. pr. Fealy. Sub feet ofG morning sermon, Theory and Practice.'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-07-21
.UNKNOW|NGLY MET
 BROTHERS REMAINS Sad Experience of New De-
 catur Woman at Depot ACQUITTED OF MURDER Eppineer Invests in New Decatur
ACQUITTED OF MURDER
Engineer Invests in New Decatur PrOperty-One Cent Taken-Aged Couple Gets License to Wed.
 Hearing Assessment Case

Decatur, July -(Special)- J. w. Pipkin of New Decatur went to the pas senger station yesterday afternoon to meet her brother. Rather Dutton, and his bride of two months of Little Rock, Ark. She was grief stricken and was almost prostrated when she learned that her brothers remains were on the train, ac- companied by his young wife and another brother, Monroe Dutton.
 Rather Dutton was killed in railroad accident at Little Rock last Sunday night. few days before this he wrote his sister Mrs. Pipkin, that he and his bride would arrive here yesterday afternoon on a visit to her for a few days. Mrs. Pipkin was wired of her brothers untime- lv death and the telegraph office, it is alleged, failed to deliver the message in time.
 Engineer Invests
 D. c. Adams, a well known Louisville and Nashville railroad engineer, has bought the Gruber block, on Grant street. just across the street from the Tavern hotel, New Decatur, and will convert It into large apartment house. The build ing is a large two story brick structure and cost MT. Adams s5250. It was owned by c. B. Lawrence of New York.
 Once Cent Taken
 During the night unknown burglars ran
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-07-21

First Church of Christ, Scientist Services and preaching this morning at Il o'clock: Bible school at 9:30 a. m. The Wednesday evening testimonial meeting at s. Subject of this mornings lesson-sermon is Life" All are in vited to attend
 West End Northern Presbyterian Church, Odd Fellows Hall-Services and preaching this morning at II o'clock and this evening at 7:45 o'clock, conducted by the Rev. Frank p. Lee. the new pastor. Subject of this morn ing's sermon, The Parable of the Great Supper and that of the even ing, Life With Wings" Sunday school at 9:3o a. m. Wednesday prayer meet ing, 7:45 D. m Topic, The Conversion of Saul of Tarsus."
 Simpson Methodist Church, North Seventh Avenue and Twentyf1fth Street--This morning at Il o'clock and this evening at 8 o'clock, services and preaching conducted by the pastor, the Rev. W. | Powell. Subject of morning sermon, "The Life Beyond the Grave: Where Are Our Departed Friends? ?'' and that or the evening, AnsWerS or Questions Taken from the Question Box" The choir will furnish special music at both morning and evening services. Sunday school at 9:3o a. m. Epworth league at p. m.
 Christ English Lutheran Church. Services and preaching this morning in F'raternal hall at Il o'clock, con- ducted by the pastor, the Rev. E. H. Copenhaven Subject of this mornings sermon is Taking Time to Be Holy" Bible school at 9:30 a. m.
 Norwood Methodist Church-Services and preaching this morning at II o'clock and this evening at o'clock, conducted by the pastor, the Rev. R. E. Tyler. Subject of morning sermon, Rest and Its Secret" and that of the evening, Beauty; Its Tragedies and Glories." Bible school at 9:30 a. m. Epworth league at p. m.
 Highlands Methodist Church-The pastor, the Rev. E. c. McVoy, will preach this morning from the subject of Ships at Sea-" at II o'clock and this evening the congregation will join in a union service at the Highland Pres byterian church at 8 o'clock. Bible school at 9:S0 a. m. Epworth league at p. m.
 Altrurian Church--Services and ol.f hic frrer at 1a1l
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-07-21

First Methodist Church--The Rev. F. H. Gardner. principal of the Methodist school In Flat Rock. Ala, will fill the pulpit and conduct the service this morning at Il o'clock and this even ing at o'clock.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-07-21

Calvary Baptist Church-The revival campaign which has been waged for the past few days will close with this even ing's service. The meeting has been characterized by the strong sermons of men like the Rev. W. J. E. Cox, Rev M. K. Thornton of Bessemer, and the Rev. A. K. Wright of Ensley. Today Evangelist A. A. Walker, under whose directions these meetings are being conducted throughout the city, will speak at II o'clock on The Working Church" At 3 o'clock he will hold a service for the young people which promises to be the best of the cam paign. At the eevning hour The Sec ond Coming of Christ" will be his sub ject. Professor Williamson has con- sehted to render a solo at both the afternoon and evening services.
 South Highlands Presbyterian Church. Highland Avenue and Twenty first Street-This morning at II o'clock the topic of the Rev. pr. Plunkett's sermon will be Misplaced Anxiety" and this evening at o'clock union services will be held with the Five Points Methodist church Sunday school at 9:30 a. m., young peoples prayer meeting at p. m, congregational prayer meeting Wednesday at p. m.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-07-21

At the First Christian church the pas tor, Rev. A. R. Moore, will speak at both services. The subject of the morn ing sermon will be Religious Per spective." The evening subject will be Strange Fire"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-07-21
The Railroad Question

On the railroad question Captain Kolb said: There ought to be per petual peace existing between the state and these corporations. What ever question of a fricuonal nature that may arise between the people and the railroads ought to be tried and arranged by our state courts and out side the courts of federal partisan politics in so far as may be compati- ble with our state and federal laws, with an eye single to the interest Of the people and should I be governor l would strive to make this idea the rule of my executive conduct.
 In concluding his interview Captain
 Kolb referred to what he conceives to be a special claim that he possesses upon the office of governor in the nature of long delayed and suspended justice T do not think" said Captain kolb, T can be accused of disturbing party harmony
 by recalling the fact of my previous as-
 pirations for this office and of the retri-
 butiye claim they suggest. There are
 thousands of Alabama democrats who
 would support my candidacy in this cam
 paign and who were bitterly arrayed against me in times past They will do
 it from conviction that IL IS right to re- dress wrongs, though those wrongs He
 away back in stormy ana turDid past
 This sentiment argues the state of my feelings if I again submit my claims for
 the consideration and approval of the
 people of my native state whom l have always endeavored to serve both in war and in peace to the best of my abilities and with the highest ideals of patriotism and loyalty constantly before me as my guide of action"
 One thing more. remarked Captain Kolb and he watched the observation with smile, that has won for him in Alabama political annals the sobriauet of Genial Reuben" and 1t is simply this. eI am as young a man in many re- spects as I ever was and feel as fully equipped physically and otherwise for the tax of a gubernatorial campaign as [ was when a few years nearer the meri- dian. in whose glare fought the memor- able fights of past years. More than this if elected governor, there would not be l a livelier or more vigorously active exec utive in all the union."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-07-21
AT THE CHURCHES

meeting at o'clock. Workers meeting on Friday at 6:30 p. m.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-07-21
As to Prohobition

On the subject of prohibition Captain
 Kolb said: T am opposed to any fur
 ther agitation of the whisky question at the present time. I advocate giving the present law a full and fair trial, trusting to time to correct the defects that a faithful and rigid enforcement
 of the terms may reveal. The preva- Hence of the whisky evil is real and 1t will forever remain problem for remedial policy of our best and sanest statesmenship. Until something better is offered for it's regulation than our present restraining laws. hold 1t is best for every good citizen to join In
 conservative and patriotic spirit to give these laws an honest chance and if. after such trial they prove an un- successful substitute for absolute pro- hibition, then 1t will be the part Of patriotism and good citizenship to re- vive prohibition as a measure of state rule. In the meantime I recognize that the people are demanding rest from an issue that has already too long dis trupted the state into factions any worked an incalculable Injury on the material prosperity of the state.'