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Omaha daily bee., 1912-02-22

The G M c is the mark, not of a car, but
of company 6 M c trucks have be-
hind them the manufacturing facilities,
the engineering and operating experience,
and the financial permanence of the
General Motors Truck Company--your
banker will tell you what that means
GMC service is distinct department of
the organization under General Service
MANAGER The local G M c Service Sta
ton is in charge of Branch Service
Manager. who is directly connected with
the General Service Department The
policy of this Service Department will be
to insure to the purchaser prompt serv-
ice at times of emergency-in parts, per
sonal assistance and cooperation
Omaha daily bee., 1912-02-22
"Died of Pneumonia"

"Dfed OF Pueumonfa
Is never written OF those who cure
coughs and colds with DR.. Kings New
Discovery. Guaranteed 5oc and 81. For
sale by Beaton Drug Co
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-10
NUMBER OF RACERS EXPELLED BY BOARD

Chicago. May 9-The board of appeals of the American Trotting association ad- journed it's semi-annual meeting here to- day after hearing S7 cases. ordering number of suspensions and expelling II embers in two cases
 Two cases from Texas and Oklahoma attracted considerable attention.
 The first was that of c. T. Hunter and .y o. Healy, Brownwood, Tex, J. F, Bos- kin, Coleman. Tex, C. A. Wade, Ros- COG, Tex, and M. V. Nash, Coleman, Tex. vs. w. R. Cofer, M. Lowe and R. Dill worth of Dalhart, Tex, and the horse Chadmont and the mare Button. The plaintiffs protested winnings in the 2:2o pace, San Angelo, Tex. November 2f 1e11
 The board of appeals ordered that the protest be sustained, the winnings of the horses Chadmont and Button be redis- trituted and that both horses and their owners be suspended until all winnings be deposited with the association. The horses also were declared ineligible untii proper Identification had been made
 The second case was that of the asso- citation vs Thomas Laurence Of okia- homa City, l.. Nelson and G. cam or Taylor, Tex. and the bay gelding "Biiiy H., alias wheeler Wilkes" Tom Lau- renee was suspended and ordered to ap- rear at the next meeting of the board and show cause why he should not De expelled for alleged illegal and fraudulent entrv and performance Cain and the horse Billy II" were ordered suspended until alleged illegal winnings had been returned.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-10
BIRMINGHAM EDITION OF
 ROMAN GRAIN LAWS

Spit on the floor as the spittoons are for ornaments.
 Talk loud or whistle, especially when we are engaged. If this has not the desired effect. sing.
 'If we are in a business converse ton with any one, gentlemen are re- quested not to wait until we are through but join in, as we are partic- ularly fond of talking to half a dozen at one time
 Put your feet on the table and lean against the desk. It will be of great assistance to those who are writing.
 Persons having no business to trans act will call often or excuse them selves.
 should the loan of money be desired do not fail to ask for it as we do not re od.re 1t for business purposes, but merely Tor the sake of loaning.
 If you see anything in the office that you would like, to have as sou venir, help yourself. Don't be bashful,
 "Profane language is at all times ex- pected, especially when ladies are pres eat"
 Perhaps Caius Sempronius would say. Well, that's one way of reaching them.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-10
CIVIC LEAGUE HOLDS A GOOD MEETING Elect New Officers for An
 other Year REPORTS PRESENTED Night Matron at City Jail, Dogs to Trail Thieves, Smoke Nuisance
 and Other Subjects Are
 Discussed
REPORTS PRESENTED

The Civic league met yesterday after noon at the city hall to elect officers for the new year and to consider other mat ters of importance. Mrs. C. P. Orr, the president of the organization, was chair man of the meeting and Mrs. DuPont Thompson, recording secretary, and Mrs. John B Reid were also present in their official capacity, each presenting reports.
 After the regular routine the reports of various committees were heard. Mrs Zac Smith, chairman of committee on motion pictures, presented her report Mrs. Hannum reported on the project of carrying the children of the Central High school to and from school without trans fers, and it was found that satisfactory steps are being taken to adjust the mat ter
 A report was presented expressing the thanks of the city health officer for the interest that the women of the league are taking in this phase of civic affairs and for their general usefulness in furthering matters of health and cleanliness. Mrs. Richard Johnston, president of the auxil- iary to the Tuberculosis league, ap- peared before the organization and offered the cooperation of the auxiliary in efforts against the dust and smoke nuisances A motion was presented relative to a mass meeting of the members of the two bodies at date to be decided upon later for the purpose of entering actively into a campaign for smoke consumers in fac- tories and other buildings where needed. frc IoIo cfD fr, Irin H. Ia. league, quoted Dr. Gang, man prom inent in the crusade against tuberculosis in Pennsylvania, who said during a recent visit to this city that fight should be made at once against the smoke nuisance, since 1t will become worse as new indus tries are established, and suffering and disease will increase in proportion.
 It was decided that a Sentiment should be created against the public cuspidor to be found in railroad stations and other public places. A committee was appointed to confer with the health officers In eff forts to abolish this disease-spreading in- strument.
 Upon the report of annoyances from petty theving on the Highlands the need for trained dogs to be used in tracking marauders was agreed upon and com mlttee was appointed to go before the authorities and make this suggestion. The services of night matron at the city jail were conceded to be necessity in caring for the women prisoners, and commit tee was also appointed to present the matter to the city commissioners.
 The election of officers followed Mrs c. P. Orr was reelected to the office of president following rising vote of thanks for her splendid services this year. Mrs. M R. Hannum was chosen first vice president and Mrs C. B. Spencer second vice president. The other vice presidents, whose duty 1t is to preside over their several branch leagues are Mrs. c. C. Jones of East Lake, Mrs c. B. Henley of Woodlawn, Mrs. s. D. Harris of North Birmingham. Mrs. John B. Reid was re- elected treasurer and Mrs. DuPont Thompson.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-10
REVIVAL CROWDS
 ARE INCREASING

Since the weather has cleared up the congregations in attendance upon the re- yival services being held in the South Highlands Presbyterian church has great lv increased and there is profound in- terest which seems to be felt by every one present.
 More than 800 have signed the cards which are used by Dr. Thacker. express ing their decision to unite with the church er to live more for Gods glory and the eood of the church. The subject last night was ''The Perfect One" and the text was: 'I find no fault in Him. Dr. Thacker showed how all men were sin ners, and that Jesus came to save sin- ners.
 The subject tonight will be "The Man of the Hour" and both the music, under professor and Mrs Fishers splendid lead ersbip, and the preaching will doubtless draw a large congregation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-10
SPENDS DAY HERE;
 BERGHAMMER IS SENT AWAY

account of having lived in Cuba I have no fears for the southern sun. I am certain of my ability to do the club good, and 1 am sure that we will finish among the winners.
 The Cuban speaks very good English. While it is said that he is possessed of fabulous sums of money and that he is accompanied by a valet there was no evidence yesterday of the story's truth. He is quiet and unassuming and alto- gether satisfied to be with Birmingham. Almeda was obtained on an optional agreement for S2250. He states that he will most assuredly return to Cincinnati in the fall.
 Some Barons Trembling
 When 'Almeida reaches Chattanooga, one of the Barons, most probably catcher will go on the ineligible list pend- ing a sale It is the purpose of the man. agement to retain Carroll as utility inc fielder.
 The coming of Almeda. in the opinion of many people. makes the Barons the strongest aggregation in the league.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-10

Caius Sempronius Gracchus, Roman tribune during the years 123 and PA B. C.. and author of the famous Grain Laws Is doing business on Morris avenue, or at least his spirit has come down through lcng centuries and descended in the body of w. H. Maxim. MT. Maxim is some trib- une when it comes to the matter of laws.
 MT. Maxim is the general manager of the Tennessee Mill company, and as C. S. Gracehus had made everything smooth in the line of grain laws, MT. Maxim merely formulated a few laws for the grain office The following list of laws has been posted on MT. Makin's office door:
 "Gentlemen upon entering will leave the door open or apologize.
 ''Those having no business should re- main as long as possible, take chalr and lean against the wall It will pre- serve the wall and may prevent 1t fall- Ing upon us.
 "Gentlemen are requested to smoke especially during office hours. Tooacco and cigars of the finest brand Will De furnished.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-10
INSTRUCTION CAMP
 DOING GOOD WORK

Montgomery, May 9.-(Special.)- )-The military camp of instruction at Pickett Springs for the officers of the Alabama National Guard is doing splendid work according to Gen. Joseph B. Scully, com mander of the camp. There are about 125 officers in attendance at the camp and these are being daily divided into squads and required to do tactical walks and other work. Another feature of the work at the camp is map making, in which the officers are receiving some good training.
 This afternoon Governor O'Neal, at tended by several officials and news paper men, took dinner at the camp with the officers. The governor wanted to see the officers of the camp at work on military tactics. and he declared that he had enjoyed his visit The camp will break up on Saturday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-10
BASEBALL


Washington, May 9.-Vice President Sherman, Speaker Champ Clark, the mem bers of the Illinois congressional delega- Mann at the capital today. The legisla tors insisted that the players be stopped here and the men tried to find out some thing about federal politics and patron age. Nearly all of the party went to the baseball park. Speaker Clark said he would not go to the game because his greyhound was barred from the grand stand.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-10

Rafeil Almeida, the Cuban inf1elder. ob- tained by Birmingham from Cincinnati reached the city yesterday morning, and after spending the day here left for Chat tanooga in the afternoon at o clock.
 Berghammer to Lincoln
 Berghammer, the second baseman ob- tained by Birmingham from the Chicago White Sox for the juicy sum of s100o was released yesterday morning to the Lin- coin, Neb., club. He left for his new home in the afternoon
 Almeida Is Satisfied
 Almeida is a trlfe larger than Robert Messenger and the report that he is counterpart of Rick Woodward is in er- TOT. He came to Birmingham willingly he said, and intends giving the club his very best services.
 T am glad to be here.' said he Garry Hermann told me that the people for whom I would work are good people. On
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-10
SECRETARY ST|MS0N STRONGLY DEFENDED.

Washington, May 9.-A strong defense of Secretary Stimson and an attack on the majority of the House military af fairs committee, for it's report on the cir cumstances which led to retirement of Adjutant General Ainsworth, after a threatened courtmartial, were contained in a report submitted to the House to- day by the minority members of the committee. The minority report declared tbat the majority exceeded it's authority and framed a report containing 'intem- perate statements.'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-10
FRANCIS ). M|LLET
 COMMEMORATED

Washington, May 9.--Francis D. Millet' the artist and author, who was lost Tn the Titanic disaster, was commemorated today as one who for years labored for the "uplift of standards of art" in reso- luton adopted by the American Fedora ton of Arts, now holding it's annual con vertiosl here.
 In further honor of MT. Millets mem- ory the federation will hold a memorial meeting Saturday morning, at which ad- dresses will be delivered by Senators Root and Lodge, Cass Gilbert. Charles F Adams and Charles D. Walcott. secretary Of the Smithsonian institute.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-10
ARCHIBALD PROBE ID BE RESUMED TODAY Judiciary Committee Will Complete Examination
 of Williams

Washington, May e.-Inquiry into the charges of misconduct against Judge Archibald of the commerce court will be resumed tomorrow before the jul diciary committee. The committee will finish questioning F. J. Williams of Scranton, Pa.
 "The committee will finish its exam ination of Witness Williams said Chairman Clayton today. before any others are called. After the direct ex- animation Judge Archbald's counsel w,il be permitted to ask the witness any questions which the committee may deem proper. I believe the inquiry Will be completed in two or three days
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-10
WOLGAST' TO MEET
 M'FARLAND SOON

San Francisco, May 9.--Tom Jones, man. ager for Ad Wolgast, said today he would accept the offer of the Garden Athletic club of New York to guarantee the light weight champion a purse of s15,000 for a 10 round bout with Packey McF arland on condition that Mcfarland weigh In at 1ss pounds three or four hours before the bout.
 Jones said his only open date was June 1 and that he had wired the club to that effect.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-10
Kennedy Going to Houston

Montgomery, May 9.-(Special)-Secre- tary Bruce Kennedy of the Business Mems league will attend the annual meet ing of the Southern Commercial Club Secretaries, which will be held in Hous- ton, Tex. on May 1T and IS. MT. Ken nedy will read a paper before the con ventiou on Newspaper and Magazine Advertising as a Medium for Publicity tor Alunic paiities." Secretary Kennedy is a member of the executive committee of the organization.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-10
Wilburn Fisk Norman

Wilburn Fisk Norman, aged 59 years died at local infirmary yesterday after noon at o'clock. The body was taken In charge bv the Smiley Gaudin-Smith Un- dertakng company and the funeral will be held this afternoon at o'clock from their chapel, interment taking place in Woodlawn cemetery. Mr. Norman is sur vived by widow.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-10

Montgomery, May 9.-tSpecial)-A con ference will be held in this city tomorrow for the purpose of deciding upon some plan by which all the railroads or Ala bama not contesting the states rate leg ,s,ation may remove from the docket of the federal court the cases they origihaiiy filed against the state. The conference has been called by Sydney R Prince oi Mob,le general counsel of the Mobile and Ohio Railroad company, and there will be present the attorneys of all the other roads of the state that made no contest in reference to the reduction Of rates.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-10
REVOLUT|ON|STS
 ATTACK RED CROSS Mexicans Claim Wounded Not Receiving Proper
 Care by Society

Washington, May 9.-The lnterna- ,iorai Red Cross conference in session here today considered, What Can the Red Cross Do in Case Of CIVIL War When International Jealousies Exist9 The claim of the Mexican reVolu,iohT ists that their wounded are not reoeis ing nroner care at the hands of the Red cross lent additional interest to the discussion. Joshua H. Clark, Jr' solicitor for the state department, was to have spoken but 1t was decided to refer his paper to a committee before it was openly discussed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-10
ROADS WANT TO REMOVE CASES
 AGAINST STATE FROM DOCKET

Meeting with the railroad attorneys will be the states representatives in the rate litigation, Attorney General Robert C. Brickell Judge s. D. Weakley of Bir- mingham and H. C. Selheimer of Birming- ham.
 The meeting will be for the sole purpose of removing certain cases from the ted- eral court. These roads all erected a compromise with Governor Conner shortly after the passage by the legislature of 1907 of the reduced passenger and freight rates, but for some reason the cases were retained on the docket in the federal court.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-10

New York-Reading of a telegram from President Taft was one of the features Of a complimentary dinner given tonight for Job E. Hedges. the New York lawyer. who Is famous the country over as an after-dinner speak CT, on the anniversary of his fftieth birthday Chauncey NJ. Depew presided and more than 100 noted guests at tended.
 Washington-The river and harbor appropriation bill was passed by the Senate today. amended to carry ss,- 900, 900 more than as passed by the House and making a total of about s34.000,000. The principal increase was $2.50O.00O to the House provision of sS, s00,0oO for the improving the Mis- sissippi
 Harrisburg, Pa.-The Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers indorsed the wcrkmen's compensation bill now pend ing in Congress at the closing session of the biennial convention here today.
 Washington.--An attempt to secure special rules in the House of Repre- ientatives to push through labor legis- la.;on will be made tomorrow by the executive committee of the American Federation of Labor The committee will appear in a body before the House rules committee.
 Kansas City. Mo.-Strike ballots have been sent to 30O,O00 of the members of the Federation of Federations. the re-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-10
FEELING RUNS HIGH
 AMONGFORE|GNERS

Philadelphia, May 9.-Bitterness among the foreign miners of Minersville over the shooting of three of their number by the state police during a riot was inten- sified late today when Michael Mullange, one of the three, died. There was no serious rioting in the coal fields today.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-10
TUSKEGEE TEACHERS
 ARE REELECTED
Mad Dog Causes Considerable Excite ment on Streets Before Being
 Killed-CopiOus Rains

Tuskegee, May 9.-(Special.) )-All the teachers of the Tuskegee public schoo' were reelected yesterday by the board of education for another year, except one. who did not apply for a position. Miss Edna Neighbors, who has charge of the fifth and sixth grades has been offered a place in the Gadsden schools and has accepted
 The faculty for another year is as fol- lows: Professor Porter. superintendent; Miss Ethel Mays English and history; Miss Modesto Beasly, Latin and French; Miss Crocheron fifth and sixth grades; Miss Mary Stevens, third and fourth grades; Miss Claudia Holcombe, first and second grades: Miss Lucile Cobb, eocu- tion and physical culture and Miss Best, music.
 Considerable excitement was created to- day when a mad dog was seen at large on the streets of Tuskegee Before he could be killed he had bitten several other dogs and some chickens.
 A number of heavy rains have fallen here recently and little work has been done on the farms this week.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-10
American Association

At Kansas City: Kansas City 2, Louisville 1.
 At Minneapolis: Minneapolis 0, To- iedo 9
 At St. Paul: st. Paul 1, Columbus 10. At Milwaukee: Milwaulsee B. Indian apolis (15 innings).
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-10
MONEY IS NEEDED
 BY OLYMPIC TEAM

New York. May 9.-With the date of sailing of the American Olympic team scarcely more than month off, ths American committee declared that 1t - still about s50,00o short of the sum needed to send to Stockholm tie strongest team possible. The committee looks for s1500 daily from now on until sailing time. June IA.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-10
Jail Delivery at Clayton

Clayton. May 9.-tSpecial )-There was a jail delivery here last night. Will Miller alias slick" convicted of murder in the first degree and sentenced to imprison- ment for life, and another negro escaped through the fire escape. Thus far no trace has been found.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-10
ONE KILLED AND TWO
 INJURED IN WRECK

St. Louis, May 9.-Frank J. Bergs was killed. Virginia Johnson. F years old, was fatally wounded and Miss Grace Bell suffered a broken arm and jaw this aft ernoon when an automobile Bergs was driving was struck by Missouri Pacific ar. ri
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-10
Steamer Changes Station

Washington, May 9.-The United States quarantine steamer Wistaria has been ordered by the surgeon general of public health service to proceed from Mobile to Rev West, Fla, and take station.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-10
SPARKS FROM THE WIRES

cently' formed associations of unions embracing five railway crafts, to deter mine whether the men shall strike h tie Hartman lines.
 Berlin.-warned by the Titanic catas- trophe, the Hamburg American Steamship company has discontinued any self insur- ance of it's own ships and has relnsured all the ships of the Hamburg line against total loss or serious wreck age.
 Chicago.-The executive committee of the chamber of commerce of the United States, recently organized at a meeting held In Washington by invitation of Pres ident Tay, concluded a three day session at the Union League club here tonight.
 Berlin.-The long standing conflict be- tween President Baron von Erffa and socialists of the Prussian diet resulted to- day in the calling of police to the diet chamber. where they elected Deputy Borchardt.
 Panama.-Archibaldo E. Boyd, the Pan nman counsul general at Hamburg, has been dismissed from that office by Pres ident Arosemena. He was appointed consul general in 1SOS No official reason for his dismissal is given, but the news papers say 1t has political significance.
 Berlin.-Count Paul Wolff Metternioh resigned his office as German ambassador to Great Britain today. The name or Baron Marschall von Eieberstein, at pres ent German ambassador at Constantinopie and Germany's foremost diplomat, has been submitted to the British government as his successor.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-10
Col. c. NJ. Crew

Col. c. M. Crew. aged s5 years, of Good water. died at a local infirmary yesterday morning at 10 o'clock The remains were sent to Goodwater last night, where in- torment will be held.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-10
Deaths and Funerals
Mrs. w. H. Beatty

The remains of Mrs. W. H. Beatty of Birmingham. who died May in Scotland, N. C., will be inferred today at Tusca- loosa
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-10
REBELS DEFEATED

Fl Paso. Tex. May 10.-Direct wire communication with the front of the federal army was established near Bermejillo at l a. m.
 General Huerta said that his advance guard under Generals Rabago and Villa routed the iehel outposts at Zaragosa, near Bermejillo. The rebel loss is placed at 90 killed and mf ny wounded, and the federals two killed and seven wounded.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-10
ITmpire Hurst III

New York. May e.-Tim Hurst, the ref cree and umpire, is critically i'll today. He has pleuro pneumonia
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-10

Smiley y-Gaudin-smlth Co.,. Phones 6
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-10
JOHNS Undertaking Co.,. Phone. .oos

LICE LoY l,pae.f. s-r pnones 7sA
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-10

Kansas City. Mo-Strike ballots have been sent to 100000 of the members of
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-10

A number of heavy rains have fallen here recently and little work has been done on the farms this week.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-10

SHAW. the Undertaken. Phones T.