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The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-25


 best interest of this country for the bill gives the country ample revenue and ade- quate protection against ruinous foreign competition.
 That the tariff needs further nlodifica- tions MT. Taft readily admits, and he has struggled to get this done scientifically and intelligently by the expert tariff board, and has also by timely and cour- ageous vetoes prevented partizan reduc- ton which was presented TOT his approval only to embarrass his administration. These bills if not vetoed would have worked havoc and affected injuriously important industries and the many thou sands of workmen in their employment.
 There are compelling reasons. if prop erly understood. for keeping in the presi dentlal chair William Howard Taft for the next four years, as in the past three and a half he has filled that responsible position as a thoughtful conscientious and able executive and his administration of the country's affairs has wrought phe- nomenal prosperity and an era of joys, peace and progress.
 Outside of suitable tariff regulations passed under MT Taft, many other laws unostentatious administration. The hu- mane measures for the better protection of railway employees, the creation of a bureau to supervise and regulate the la- bor of women and children, the work mems compensation act and other meas ures which take up too much space to catalog, are the rich fruitage of his work during his first term.
 There has been little of fire works Iit- tie of boastng in the progress of this work It has been a steady accomplish ment of important and tangible results. and has been accepted so much as a mat ter of course that the ill informed fail altogether to appreciate what a full rec ord of achievement this administration has made. The prosecution of trusts, the systematizng of the governments work in the direction of greater economy and efficiency, the extension of the civil ser- vice and the maintenance of peace with all nations, are some of the incidents of recent history in MT. Tafts term as pres ident, which fill all right thinking people with intense qualification. With 1t all the people have been and are enjoying high degree of prosperity with even better to come, apparently. if the people refrain from being inveIgled by the sugar coated nostrrms' of the third party and the re- progressive tariff principles of our time honored opponents.
 "Mr. Taft gains dany with the people fin their respect and admiration for the decorum in which he conducts his high office and his refrainng from seizina upon patent medicine reforms to meet popular approval. At the present mo ment in my opinion Mir Taft is the strongest candidate in the field and un- doubtedly will be returned to office a week from Tuesday by a substantial ma 1oritys
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-25
GREEK RED CROSS
Appeal Is Made for Funds to Aid
 During Present War

The following appeal In behalf of the Greek Red Cross has been sent out from New York:
 Dear Sir or Madam-With the com mencement of hostilities between Greece and Turkey the demands upon the Creek Red Cross. heavily taxed all ready by the general mobilization of the army, are daily growing larger and the society is becoming dependent to a very great extent upon the aid of those who sympathize with the suf- ferers in this inevitable struggle. body of the Greek Red Cross in Athens, we make an earnest appeal to the gen erosity of the people of the United States to send us contributions to en- able us to strengthen the important and arduous labors of the Red Cross and to assure its continuance. Small or large sums will be equally thank fully received Every dollar helps. Every contribution will be acknowl- edged by our treasurer, Mir. A. r. Ralli, care Raili Bros, 15 William street, New York city, to whom kind subscribers to our fund are requested to forward their remittance. Yours respectfully, ID N. Botassi, Consul General of Greece, chairman.
 C. Papamichalopoulos. Manager Pan Hellenic Union.
 "A P. Ralli, treasurer and secretary of committee"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-25

The North Alabama presbytery closed last evening after holding the most sue- cessfu three days session in It's history at the Handley Memorial church. The most important matter to receive consid- eration at the hands of the delegates was the inauguration of campaign to raise S1. .boo,oo0 for benevolent purposes. At yes- terday's session, the last of the present presbytery. Montevallo was selected as the meeting place for. the next pres hytery, which will take place next April. Today all the delegates and visitors are off to their various homes.
 Yesterday mornings session began with devotional exercises by the Rev. G. r. Bell of Florence The Rev ]. W. Atwood of the Kentucky presbytery was intro- duced to the conference as he will soon assume charge of the church in Court land r. B. Webb of Talladega reported the installation of the Rev. R. T. Liston as pastor of the Presbyterian church of MoEtevallo.
 On the topic of Christian Education"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-25
ENGINEER ASKS
 FOR INFORMATION Writes Circular Letters to Birmingham Citizens
 About Canal

Circular letters have been received In Birmingham from G. K Little, assistant engineer of the United States. asking for data which will be used in the preliminary survey of Valley creek. which is a sug- gested water route from Birmingham to the Warrior river.
 The engineer is asking for information as 10 the probable volume of traffic from Birmingham if the NaniIoose canal Is built, the advisability of the proposed canal and other data from which the en- gineer will base q report to the govern ment
 A letter was received yesterday by NJ. V Joseph, president of the Loyeman. Joseph X Loeb. asking for whatever data he could give upon the topic MT. Jo- seph said that the advisabillty of the waterway was unquestiohed by any we'll wsher for Birmingham, and that he would give NIr. Little whatever informa- tion he could at once.
 The circular letter indicating the wishes of the government in connection with the project follows:
 T. The river and harbor act of July %, 1912 directed a preliminary examination of waterway between Black Warrior river and Five Mile creek, Alabama, by way of Valley river or other practicable route, through or near Bessemer or Br- mingham
 70 The duty of making this examination has been assigned to this office.
 "3 In connection with this examination it is desired that the opinions of parties concerned be obtained as to the advisabil. fly of the proposed project, and also an estimate of the probable traffic on this waterway, should 1t be built.
 "4 Any information which you will fur lsh as to the output of your plant, and the probable percentage of same which would be shipped by water. together with the probable amount of raw material or other matter received by water. with ap- proximate values, would be of material as sistance.
 '.5. Also we would appreciate an esti- mate from you as to the total freight ton- mage with an approximate valuation, which would be shipped out of and into the Birmingham district. by waterway completed and open for traffic. "6. In considering this matter 1t should be kept in mind that the improvement of the Warrior and Tombigbee rivers is nearing completion. and it now seems probable that within few years chan mel six feet deep should be open the year round from Mobile up past the mouth of Valley creek, which is the point where proposed waterway will join the Black Warrior river.
 "7. As our time for making this inves- tigation is limited an early reply will bs appreciated. c. K. LITTLE, Assistant Engineer"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-25
WILL BE OCCUPIED BY FRANKLIN, STILES & FRANKLIN AND W. l.. MUIR DOCH X co.

Two new commercial houses will be erected on the south side of First ave- nne between Twenty-third and Twenty fourth streets. One of the buildings will be for Franklin, Stiles & Franklin, and the other one for W. L. Murdoch & Go.
 The buildings will each be four stories high, with deep basement and will cost s9o000. with a land value added to the investment of sse,0oo making the total in- vestment s60,0oo.
 The buildings will be unusually long. in that the lots to be used are each 25 feet by 1S0 feet. running back to a rail- road spur track dividing the rear from upper Morris avenue. The property was acquired from Steiner Bros, by the two firms and Emmet J. Collins, whose firm, Collins & Co, has a large building at the corner of First avenue and Twenty-third street.
 The plans for the building, according
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-25
CITY FINANCES IN EXCELLENT SHAPE Auditor Will File Report With Commission
 Today

That the city of Birmingham Is in very fine financial shape. barring the
 $500 900 deficit that has existed for some time. is indicated in the report filed yes
 terday with the commission by Give S Huffman. public certified accountant. who has been auditing the books from April 10. 1911, when the commissions. CTS assumed charge, until March 31, 1912. The audits. according to MT. Huffman, show the city to be in excel lent shape.
 From the report 1t appears that the existing deficit of the city Is s325,45S.25. accredited to the Improvement ledger. The assets of the city are much great CT than the liabilities, according to the figures in the report MT. Huffman the expert who made the audit is of the opinion that the commission has done
 great deal to stralghten out che eltys finances and that they have made 8 splendid showing. The audit will be | filed today at the meeting.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-25
TWO MORE NEW BUILDINGS
 FOR UPPER FIRST AVENUE


 to ". L. Murdoch of ". L.. Murdoch X Co, have not been drawn yet. However. he announced that the building would be constructed and confirmed the values given above MT Murdoch added that the erection of the buildings will not start immediately, but would be occupied by the two firms during 1913.
 With the construction of the two new buildings on First avenue, between Twen- ty-third and Twenty-fourth streets, the wholesale district there located takes on a decided impetus. Rivalry seems to have sprung up between that section and the miniature Bush terminals being created on lower First avenue by the Birming- ham Realty company. In addition to the two new buildings here announced James Downey. the well known railroad con- tractor, has a large building going up there now, while all around that spot new wholesale houses have recently been erected.
 With the two new buildings the en- tire block on the south side of First avenue from Twenty-third to Twenty fourth streets, will be filled out with the exception of one lot. 90 feet by 1S0 feet. That lot it is understood, will be sold today, and a building arranged for 1t.
 The activities in that locality are of great interest to MT. Collins and other wholesale merchants who pioneered in that section several years ago.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-25
5. I. WRIGHT FIRM IN STAND FOR TAFT Revenue Collector Recites Presidents Strong Points PREDICTS SUCCESS Thinks People Will Stand by Admin istration Which Brought Era
 of Joy, Peace and
 Progress
PREDICTS

s. T. Wright, collector of internal rev enue for this district, and a republican leader in this state. speaks strongly for President Taft, in the coming election and cites many reasons why the present exec utive should be returned to office.
 Collector Wright said: MT. Taft is an earnest, safe and clear sighted executive and he should be retained in his present place of usefulness and efficiency. His three years and a half in the White House are full of achievement He first grappled the tariff and though the tariff law enacted by the republican majority did not exactly suit nm as sufficient revision downward it was some advance in that direction and the best law to be secured at that time and that he signed the bill is a credit to his courage and in tegrity and showed his desire to serve the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-25
Collins Announces Four Story Structure Which
 Will Cost S30,000
WILL BE MODERN IN
 EVERY DETAIL
Will Take Place of Old Natat0rium. Work of Raging Will Start at Once-Many Buildings Are
 Under Way

A four story building on lot fronting 50 feet on Second avenue. at the corner of Twenty-second street, and running back 100 feet. will be erected by Emmet Collins to cost about s3o,oeo. according to an announcement by Mr. Collins yester- day. The site of the new structure Is where the old Natatorium now stands. which has been a bathing place in this town for years. The new building will force the demolition of the present build ing and work on the raging will start at once.
 The new building, which will be used for commercial purposes, will have two stores fronting on Second avenue each 25 feet and each store will have four floors above the spacious basement room. The construction will be of concrete or brick reinforced, and will be fin strict conformity with the fire laws of the city, rendering the structure fireproof
 MT. Collins said yesterday that the building will be modern in every detail and will have an exterior finish which will be rather attractive The building will have elevator service and will also have such modern features as will make the commercial houses eagerly sought for by tenants.
 It was announced yesterday in conpec- ton with the building that 1t would prob ably be occupied by a furniture house or two and that contracts for the tenants would be executed within a short time.
 In connection with the new structure MT Collins said yesterday: 'I have not com pleted the details of the new building at the corner of Twenty-second street and Second avenue. Our architect, Harry B Wheelock, is now drafting the plans and will have them ready within a few days. Generally speaking, the building will be four stories high and will be modern in every feature. The building will be fire proof and will be essentially a first class commercial building. It will cost about s90,000 and will represent an investment of about s45.00O or s5o,00O.
 'The building now on that lot will be razed within a few days and work will start without delay. I have not executed any contract yet, but expect to within a few days"
 The erection of the building on Second avenue by Mir. Collins indicates unusual building activity in that locality. Only re- gently the Caldwell estate erected a fine four story building for Yielding Bros, while adjoining the Collins building there is now being erected new building four stories high. On the southern corner of the same block the Cioodall- Brown store Is located, while on First avenue and Twenty-second street the new Jemison building has been erected. One block east the new building by James Downey is nearing completion, while across the ranlk1in Gfifao 2, ,l w. l.. Murdoch & Co. are erecting a store each, which fills out the block on First avenue between Twenty-third and Twen- ty-fourth streets.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-25
AT THE HOTELS

Dr. R. S. Elgin of Brookwood M. L. craighill of Tuscaloosa and w. s. Kel- Ter of Montgomery are at the Morris
 ]. J. Lilies of Coleman, pr. George c. Merriam of Kellerman and Walter L. Black of Acmar are registered at the Met ropoltan.
 s. Friedman of Tuscaloosa. H. P. Gib- son of Corona and F. l.. Jackson of Liv- ingston are stopping at the Florence.
 L. M Daisey of Trussville, F. Johnston of Montgomery and William R. Pool of Black Creek are at the Birmingham
 W. M. Freeman of Montgomery, J. w. Crawford of Talladega and G. F. Peter of Maylene are registered at the Hill man.
 c. c. Robson of Selma, Peyton Norvell of Carbon Hill and William F. Mansfield of Atlanta are registered at the Empire.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-25
CAPITALS POULTRY
 SHOW A SUCCESS
Returning Fanciers Speak in Praise of Manner in Which Show
 Was Conducted

The poultry exhibit at Montgomery Was pronounced one of the best draw ing cards of the fair It was given under the direction of the Dixie Poul- try association. G. M. Williams. Mont gomery, president; Robert West, Mont gomery. secretary and treasurer; J. P. Patterson. Montgomery. superintendent, with D. M owens of Athens, Tenn, as judge
 According to Birmingham fanciers who attended, the cooping, care, judg- ing and general management of the show was second to none, and the gen. eral class of birds on exhibit, reflected great credit on southern breeders. The show waS made up entirely of southern breeders.
 Among the exhibits deserving special attention are the following:
 J. L. Alley. Midway, Ala, white run ner ducks.
 Mrs. Robert West. Montgomery, sin gle comb white leghorns Mrs. Edmund C. Fowler, Montgomery, Iarred Plymouth Rocks.
 Mrs. w. IT. Taylor, Montgomery, black Orpingtons.
 J. F. Hatterner, Fort Deposit, single comb white Orpingtons
 H. H. Jones, Montgomery, barred Plymouth Rocks and white Leghorns.
 D. H. Reeves, Montgomery, single comb white Orpingtons.
 W. Sanderson, Ensley Ala, white Wyandottes.
 O. M Hendricks. Selma, Ala, buff 0rpingtons and white runners.
 ]. P Patterson, Montgomery, white Plymouth Rocks.
 Frank Averyt, Orrville, Ala, Rhode Island Reds.
 Pearson Brothers, Sylacagua. Rhode Island Reds.
 A full list of awards will be pub lsshed in the November issue of Prac- tical Poultry, Birminghams new poul- Try paper
 MT. and Mrs. Root of Ensley, are rep resenting Practical Poultry at thls show and are more than pleased with the support received.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-25
DECISION IN THE
 O'CONNELL CASE
 THIS MORNING

Judge Clement Wood of the recorders
 court will render his decision in the case of the City of Birmingham against
 D. J. O'connel. superintendent of the
 Birmingham Waterworks company. at this mornings session of the police
 court. The case against MT. o'Connell
 was brought to test the new revenue
 bin in reference to a city license. City
 Attorney Boyd and John London, coun- sel for the Waterworks company, filed briefs with Judge Wood. who will rem der his decision thls morning. It Is possible that the case will go to the supreme court for final adjudication.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-25
AUTOMOBILISTS
 FAIL TO GET TAGS
Of 5000 in County Only 300 See George C. Oliyer-Drivers Do Not
 Procure Licenses

George C. Oliver, the insurance man, dispenser of automobile tags and golf ex- pert, is wrought up. In fact, it might be said that he is considerably wrought up, and it is all about the indifference of au- tomobile owners in Birmingham and Jeff ferson county as to being up with the procession of 1913. He has indicated con- fdentially that unless some recalctrant owners, drivers and motorcycle riders take immediate steps to comply with the law that Sheriff McAdory will be handed a neat list from which possible arrests may be made.
 Mr. Oliver said yesterday that out of Eoo drivers in Birmingham there had been only 60 to secure license as stipulated by law. Of 600 motorcycles in this city only 100 had taken the trouble to come for ward and pay the state some petty change for using the highways. Of 3oW automo- piles in this county only 300 had come up and secured the right to operate in this immediate section. That average, Mir. Oliver points out. is very small, and something must be done.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-25

To make his home in Birmingham and direct the operations of his gigantic com pany ". Winans Freeman, managing di- rector of the Alabama Interstate Power company. arrived in Birmingham yester- day. He went immediately to the com- panys suite of offices in the BrownMa building, where he was closeted with MT. Offutt his assistant, for some time. Mir Freeman denied himself to interyiewers yesterday pleading his recent arrival and pressure of business.
 MT. and Mrs. Freeman have leased the former residence of the late J. F. Morriss on South Highlands from the present owner, Charles H. Nabb. and will take
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-25
NORTH ALABAMA PRESBYTERY
 MEETS NEXT IN MONTEVALLO

several of the pastors made some very en- Tightening talks in which they outlined their views. Among the speakers were the Rev P. r Walton of the Synodical Girls college of Talladega, who reported the college filled to capacity with schol- ars. The Rev. ]. H. Morrison, the finan- cial agent, also talked about the pro- gresslve conditions of the college. on a motion 1t was decided to defer the doc trlnal sermon scheduled for the evening session by the Rev. s. F. Hodges of An niston until the spring presbytery in Mon- tevallo.
 After a delightful luncheon served by the ladies of tho church in the Sunday school room the afternoon session be- gan with general discussion by all the pastors present on the topic of Foreign Missions" Many reforms were sus- gested
 As the doetrinal sermon had been post poned the evening session was short and given over to devotional exercises and the farewells of the many delegates and visitors from out of town.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-25
TO REMOVE DANDRUFF

Prevent dry. thin and falling hair. allay itching end irritation. and promote tho growth and beauty of the hair. ffoquent shampoos with Cuticura Soap. assisted by occasional dressings with cuticnra Oint- ment, afford a most effective and economical treatment. Sold by druggists and dealers everywhere. Liberal sample of each h,malled free. with 32-p. Skin Book. Address post- card "Cuticura. Dept T. Boston,
 rS-Tender-faced men should use CuticuyA Soap Shaving Stick. 25c. Sample fsse.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-25
FIREMAN MOVES HERE TO
 ASSUME PERSONAL CHARGE

possession of that residence at once. MT. Freeman will remain in Birmingham to direct the operations of his company from the headquarters recently estab- 1shed here.
 The operations in connection with the water power developments being made by that company are going ahead satis- factorily, according to officers of the com pany. The construction of the railroad to the point where the dam Is being built is being pushed forward fast by Dunne & Lallande.
 With MT. Freeman personally in charge of the operations here it is expected that rapid headway will be made during the next few months.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-25

could not take hold of anything with her hands. l used an ointment and tried treatment but nothing did her any good so got some Cuticura Soap and Ointment. After bathing her hands with the Cutic,ira Soap and applying the Cuticura Ointment was astonished to see the great relief. and Cuticura Soap and Cutlcura Ointment cured her hands in three weeks" (Signed) Mrp. John W. Wines Mar 8. 1912.