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The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-11-20
.ULLMAN ASSIGNED WATERWORKS CASE Believes It Most Important Litigation City Has Ever
 Participated In

The litigation between the city of sir- mingham and the Birmingham water works company has been especially as signed to M. M. Ullman, assistant chy attorney The case is pending In the Tnsed States court where the water works company is seeking an injunction to prevent the city from enforcing the Weatherly water rate ordinance, recently passed by the city commission.
 Yesterday MT Ullman sent letter to the president of the Municipal Ownership league enclosing a copy of the bill n order to give them the opportunity 10 cooperate with the city should the league see fit. The litigation promises to pe interesting, and it will possibly be ear- ried to the United States supreme court for final adjudication
 MT. Ullman is of the opinion that the case is one of the most important that the city has ever been engaged in and he stated that the city could spare no expense to protect the citizens and would carry the case through all the courts up to the United States If necessary.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-11-20
ROOSEVELT AGAINST THE IDEA OF FUSION Bull Moose Leaders Meet in New York to Discuss
 Matter

New York, November 1e.--National pro- gressive party leaders from all parts of the state, summoned in conference here today by the state committee. discussed the question of fusion with other parties and agreed to postpone it's settlement un- til meeting of the state committee next spring.
 Theodore Roosevelt, making his first public speech since the national election, declared against fusion. He said any fu- sion at all must be made by the old parties against the new one.
 He said;
 'srhere have been times when it was expressed that we were merely a bolting faction of one of the old parties and would attempt to fuse again with that party. We will not In this party or ganization of ours, ex-democrats and ex- republicans stand alike. Both of the old parties represented the same privilege and both of them stand on the vital is sues of the day shoulder to shoulder, side by side, and it is our business to show the people that they are simply deluded when they are privileged to vote under either of the old parties. It does not make any real difference which they vote for. As long as they continue in either of the old parties they are casting their votes against their own interests and for the perpetuation of the combination between privilege in politics and privilege in bus iness.''
 Continuing, Colonel Roosevelt declared that he was in the ranks as a man and not as a leader. He said that he hoped that in no legislative assembly in which the progressives had representation would there be any submission to either of the old parties if they desired to combine the men of the progressive party with their party organization.
 'I hope we will make it plain to the people, he said, that it Is up to the old parties to combine against us; and our representatives in the state legis- latures and in Congress are not going to enter into any detail or any degrees for personal advantage with either of the old parties. Let them do that work.
 q further earnestly hope that in this state. in all other states. in Congress, the men elected state senators assem- blymen, will, at the earliest possible date, introduce bills embodying all of the prin- ciples in our progressive platform and fight as hard as they know how to have these bills enacted into laws
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-11-20
WATSON INDICTED
 BY FEDERAL JURY
Alleges Attacks on Catholic ism Should Not Have Been
 Sent Through Mail

Augusta. Ga, November 4.-Thon1ss p. Watson, at one time presidential candi- date of the populist party, now editor and publisher of the "Watson-Jefferson was indicted tonight by the federal grand jury on charge of sending obscene mat ter through the United States mail. The charges wore presented In connection with articles which appeared in the magazine under MT. watson's signature bitterly afrsigning Catholicism. These articles we're characterized by the grand jury AS foiecene, filthy and improper to be spread on the court records
 At preliminary hearing several months ago MT. Watson was bound over to the federal grand jury by Commissioner Good wyn on $500 bond. It is stated that he will not be rearrested as the bonds will be valid until the March term of court at which time the case probably will be called for trial.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-11-20

The regular meeting of the Ensley club was held at the inferior court room last night with President F. W. Averyt in the chair
 The committee appointed at pre- vious meeting to look into the question of obtaining more satisfactory tele- phone service reported through Chair man C. c. Burke that much complaint as to service had been found. The committee believed, however, after a conference with District Manager Turnbull that better service would re- suit. MT. TurnbulI assured the com mittee that everything possible to that end would be done by the company. The report of the committee was con- cured in by the club and the commit tee discharged.
 Following the disposal of routine business a committee was appointed, which is to be known as the library committed This is for the purpose of Investigating and reporting upon proposition now being agitated to create a library board which will have charge of the public libraries of Bir- mingham with slniilar suthoiieS " possessed by the school board The members of this committee from the club are F. B. Parker, c. c. Burke and one other to be selected by the two named.
 A. c. Kicks, F. B. Parker and R. b. Chadwick were named as a postonice committee whose duties will be to as slst in every way feasible in securing additional carriers needed in Ensley
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-11-20
SHORT ON COTTON IN
 GREENVILLE HOUSES
Expect to Handle 19,000 Bales This Year-Small Fire Is
 Reported

Greenville, November 1e.--tSpecial.) ) There are at present stored in the Greenville cotton warehouses approx imately 5000 bales of cotton, several thousand bales less than there were at the same time last year. It was at first thought that about 110oo bales would be handled through the Green vile cotton market this year. It is now estimated by conservative cotton men that 1e.O0o bales will pass through the Greenville market. Last year 23,00O bales were handled. The cotton has been sent principally to Mobile and Pensacola while some has gone through Mont gomery
 The residence of Mrs. F. l.. Cook on Commerce street was partially de- stroyed by fire this morning. The fire originated in the second story and the cause Is unknown. The loss, par tially covered by insurance, amounts to about s35o0.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-11-20
STUDENTS LIVE ON
 S7.63 PER MONTH

Jackson. Miss. November 1s-fSpeciai1 President Joe Cook of the State Normal college at Hattiesburg, has issued a statement of the living expenses of those attending his school. The individual ex- pense ia found to have been s1-es a' month, which was s cents more than for the previous month, but which Is ex- plained to be due almost entirely to an increased use of water and an accident to the pumping station. The daily con- sumption of water was found to have been ao,oo0 gallons when it should not be over 10000. No doubt the 300 teachers attending the normal find it cheaper ty live there than at home. very few peo4 pie being able to live on s7.6s per ~onth when the bill of fare is as good as the normal furnishes under it's cooperative plan in the purchase of provisions.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-11-20
Over-Night Relief
 For Constipation
A Small Dose on Retiring and You Are
 wen and Happy by Morning

We'll and Happy by Morning
 It is only natural that the simplest of ailments should be the most gen eraI. and so we have a whole nation suffering from constipation and indi- uestion, for they are closely allied. 13ut common as constipation Is many r,cople do not seem to know they have fl. They will complain of headache, drowsiness or bilousness, all uncon- xcious of the cause of the trouble.
 You should have a full and free movement at least once a day. If you pass day you are constipated, and the result will be that you will catch cold easily or have more serious ailment. To cure the consti- nation and forestall still graver trou- Eyrup Pcpsin at night before retiring and by morning relief will come. with out disturbance from sleep or any in convenience
 Legions of people use it regularly in such emergencies. some of them formerly chronic invalids who have suffered from constipation all their lives. MT. William M. Frank, 1925 6. Sharp St., Baltimore. Md, and Mrs. F. E. Lee. 522 s. Union St., Montgom- ery, Ala, and many others will tell sou that they have tried most things Recommended for this purpose, but have found Syrup Pepsin the only one always reliable. bottle can be obtained at any drug store for fifty cents or one dollar, the latter size being bought by families already fa- niiliar with it's merits.
 Syrup Pepsin is mild. pleasant tast- Ing and non griping. Mothers give it
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-11-20
A WINDOW SnAsHER IN COURT
nr oHAnLrs B. MANDY

also stated that one of the bottles had pc ssed through a plate glass window in the front of his place, wrecking it com pletely.
 The judge asked the defendant what about it and the defendant took the stand in his own behalf.
 Hedge. ah don't deny dat ah frew dat bottle, and dat hit demoized dat winder, which war'nt no plate glass nohow bein' as how ah had hit put back fer 5o cents.
 What made you throw the bottle7''
 Hit war lik dis, jedge. A big black nigger done stole CT dollsh frum me and runned inter de pool room what dat man keeps (pointing to the ace of spades) SO ah picks up CT bottle an goes arteT him. when ah frew de flask ah sum how miscued an hit went thu de winder.
 "A somewhat wild pitch, what else did you do?'
 "Ah didn't have time ter do muffin eos dat policemans had me-
 .of course you know that it is against the law to break windows,
 What about the siiffragettes, mur- mured Officer Todd in stage whisper
 "Yassah ah knows dat, but ah war artei dat nigger what had ma dollar Where do you work?
 aAh is sick jedge, an kaint work" | H.. " court that you are guilty and smashing windows cannot be tolerated. What de you think I ought to fine you for this of fense?"
 "Ah dunno jedse, but ah asks yo' tel be easy wid me"
 .tT think you stated that this is you first appearance in court for some tim' SO I am going to give you light fine at this statement Henry's gamboge tintes countenance visibly brightened-'ths the oour is going 10 be lenient 80 I'll fine you &' and thirty days
 Henry almost fainted al tfe light fine several of the court attendants grinne' as Henry walked toward the 'monke' cage,'' the picture of dejec.-on- l As the doors of the cage closed on tn' negro a whisper came from the benche were the visitors are seated, If that | what the judge calls light fine fo such an offense, Lord help the unfortu mates who get the heavy ones.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-11-20

to tiny infants, and yet 1t is effective in grownups. It is for everyone who suffers from any form of stomach liver or bowel trouble. constipat ton dyspepsia, biliousness, etc Its action will so delight you that you will for ever avoid harsh cathartics, purgatives pills and salts.
 If no member of your family has ever used Syrup Pepsin and you would like to make personal trial of it be- fore buying it in the regular way of a druggist, send your address-a postal will do--to pr. w. B. Caldwell. All Washington, St. Monticello. Ill.. and free sample bottle will be mailed you Results are always guaranteed or money will be refunded,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-11-20
WOMEN OF SOUTH
 ID MEET IN MOBILE

Mobile, November 1s.-rhe first confer ence of the Women of the South will be held in Mobile next autumn at the time of the fifth annual session of the Southern Commercial congress, according to news received today from Managing Director Clarence J. Owens Of the South ern Commercial congress.
 Women representatives of sixteen southern state will gather.
 Mrs. Woodrow Wilson has accepted the honorary presidency of the womens or ganization. according to the same au- thority.
 There will be an active president in each state who will appoint county presidents.
 The Southern Commercial congress will be held in Mobile at the time of the opening of the Panama canal
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-11-20
BRILLIANT VICTORY
 FOR UNITED STATES

New York, November 1s.-The United States scored a brilliant victory In the international jumping contest for officers of all nations at the horse show today, taking first, second and third honors in field of 2S containing representa- tives of England, Canada, Holland and Belgium.
 Lieutenant c. L. Scott of the Thirteenth United States cavalry, riding Lieutenant Berkeley T. Merchants Nestor, was de- clared the winner of the blue ribbon. The clean sweep came through Captain Guy Y. Henry of the Thirteenth cav airy finishing second on Bazan, and Lieutenant Booreum, Squadron A. N. G., N. Y, taking third prize on Justice
 This was the first international con test in which the American riders and horses have made sweep. The vic tory was cheered by the big crowd.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-11-20
Negro Tried for Murder

After completing the docket set for the day in the second division of the criminal court yesterday Judge Samuel h. Greene took up one of the capital cases set in the first division, that of George Donnell. negro, charged with killing staley Sim knife. The killing occurred some time ago at Blossburg. The case went to the jery late yesterday afternoon and yer dict was reached last night and handed to the clerk of the court w. B. Copeland It will be read in open court this morn ing.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-11-20
NEWS OF ENSLEY

and such other postal improvements as may be needed.
 Several matters were outlined for discussion at the next meeting of the club one of which will be for the pur- pose of agitating Trade in Ensley' movement, especially in reference to retailers patronizing Ensley wholesale houses.
 Another subject scheduled for the next meeting will be to devise plans whereby Ensley may obtain sufficient number of street lights.
 
 The regular meeting of the mer- chants Protective association will be held this afternoon and large attend ance is expected on account of several important questions which will come before the membership. delegation of business men from Bessemer is ex- pected to attend the meeting for the purpose of taking up matters of mutual interest.
 The Thanksgiving ball Of the Am phion club will be held Friday evening, November 29 at Eagle hall.
 St Margaret's guild will be enter tained at the home of Mrs. James Well 2:30.
 The Woodmen's circle will meet this afternoon at o'clock.
 Visitors day at the Bush school will be this afternoon from to 30 o'clock and all parents of children attending this school are invited to come at that time.
 MT. Roy Golf is the guest of MT, F. H. Tyler and family.
 Thursday afternoon at o'clock wlh be the Story Hour A the Ensley pub 1jc library. Miss Fsriesleben will be in charge of the programme.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-11-20
MGRATH PLACE SELECTED FOR
 CHAMBER DEMONSTRATION FARM

For the purpose of cultivating the soil, twelve acres of land. together with inn pIements, will be supplied the farmer. The movement of fertilizer will begin at once. The farm movement commit tee will go out to the MeGrath farm some time this morning to look over the site determined upon, and select the twelve acres which will be used in a demonstration of the soil of Jefferson county.
 The local inspectors of the federal government. along with the Board of Trade of Bessemer will cooperate in the development of the farm. The first crop will be planted in the spring, at which time various grasses, grains, and so forth will be grown.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-11-20
CATHOLIC CLERGY
 HOLDS CONFERENCE

The semi-annual conference of the Cath ollie clergy of the deanery of northern Ala hama took place at the rectory of St. Paurs church yesterday afternoon. Papers on holy scriptures and moral and dog matic theology were read.
 The church in the last few years has made wonderful progress in this district and matters pertaining to the welfare of si4;H charges were discussed by the lf- v after the reading of the papers.
 i,e sent at the conference were: Rev. J.
 avlo. Rev John O Kelly, Rev. Patrick
 pr Rev. John Bratton, Rev M. Kit
 Rev J. Schultz, Rev. J. B. Canapa, i-. Fl. E. OGrady, Rev. R. McQuillen, 1ses A. Sweeney of Tuscaloosa, Rev. J. so.a ,f Anniston Rev. J. Downs of Bloc
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-11-20
Mule Theft Charged

Tn answer to a telegram from the chief of police at Bogard. Ga. which read. Hold Lee Baker; will come on first train,' white man answering to Ba- kers description was yesterday morning arrested by officers Tyler and Darnell at the Terminal station It Is alleged that Baker stole and later sold mule and buggy near Bogard. Ga The author ities have looked for him in Athens. At lanta and Union Springs, yesterday morn ing tracing him to this city.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-11-20
NEWS OF THE RING

Cleveland. November 19.-An agreement between the managers of Johnny Nilbane of Cleveland, featherweight champion and Eddie Morgan, English boxer, was re- ported late today whereby the two Will meet. soon in 2o-round bout Tor she championship. Terms and a date have not yet been agreed upon, but it is said the match will take place sn the Pacific coast in couple of months
 Morgan has been in this country but about ten weeks. and has secured de- cision over several boxers from whom Kilbane had hard time to win.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-11-20

duct. what say you to the charger"
 Ut Is postiv'1y not guilty
 ('That's what they all say. commented Clerk Btll.)
 The judge called for the witnesses and nigger with a complexion as dark as the ninth plague of Egypt came up, who stated that the defendant had become un- ruly near the place of business conducted by him and that he had bombarded the place with whisky bottles, from which the 100 proof benzine had been extracted. He
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-11-20

Henry Jones' called Judge wood oi the recorders court yesterday morning
 Hear me-" responded a slim, SLICK, yer low negro as he came un to the peneh'
 Good morning. Henry" said the Juoge in his most cordial tones.
 1" Mawnin jedge,'' simpered Henry eVi- dentiy delighted with the cordial greeting doubtless taking 1t for a favorable omen.
 You are charged with disorderly con
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-11-20
Automobiles Collide

Tn a collision between two automobiles yesterday afternoon at 4:30 o'clock, near the corner of Eighteenth street and Tenth avenue, pr. ]. F. Garrettson Of Five Points was slightly injured. and both cars bady damaged. T. A. White of West End was in the other car at the time. There were few witnesses to the accident and a clear account could not be ob- tained Dr. Garrettson was coming down Eighteenth street
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-11-20
k NEN RULING ON
 SWEET OIL SALES

Montgomery, November 1a.-Sweet oil bottles will be mislabeled after January 1 if they do not contain names of in- sredients. State Commissioner of Agri- culture R. F. Kolb has made a new regulation regarding the sale of sweet oil and dealers will be liable to prosecu- tion if they do not comply The pure food, department will insist that each label state what amount of ingredient is contained in a bottle
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-11-20

 since that time. The officers were elect ed as follows: T. D. Lewis. president; Walter D. Bonhsm, vice president ". B. Vines, secretary
 Last night at the high school audito- rum the last quarterly conference of the First Methodist church was held. re- port was made by the finance committee, showing that every claim would be paid at conference The meeting was pre- sided over by Presiding Elder Frank w. Brandon. who spoke interestingly of the closing terms. The following were elect ed as members of the board of stewards for the coming year: F. B. Buck, Dr. T.. F. Robinson, pr. R. P. McTyiere, R. c. Jones, J. W. Donaldson, J. M. Barrett, J. J. Carr, James Trotter. A. w. Lewis, w. H. Porter, ]. Fl. McEniry, Mack Clay, l. A. Lewis, w. G.. Hord, w A. Read, w. F. Surratt and Herbert Milton.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-11-20
Darrow Trial Postponed

Los Angeles, November 1s.-The sec ond trial of Clarence S. Darrow. former counsel of the McNamaras, on the charge of having bribed "a juror in the dynamite trial, was again postponed to- day by agreement of counsel. The case is now deferred from November 25 to January 6.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-11-20
TWELVE ACRES WILL BE USED TO DEMONSTRATE WHAT CROPS CAN BE RAISED ON JEFFERSON SOIL

The McGrsth farm near Brighton sta tion on the North Bessemer car line has been selected by the farm movement com mittee of the Chamber of Commerce for the purpose of demonstrating what can be raised on land in Jefferson county This farm after several weeks inspec- ton of various sites, was definitely de- cided upon yesterday morning at a meet ing of the committee.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-11-20
FUNERAL NOTICE

Rev. Walter Lanier. age ss died Mon day evening at the home of his son, J. D. sLanier, 4Ns Tuscaloosa avenue, West End. The funeral services will be held at the Walker Memorial church, We'd nesday morning at Il 30 o'clock, interment in Elmwood. His six grandsons will act as pallbearers. Homer Lanier, Noble Lanier. Rob Lanier, Frank Lanier, Wal ter Lanier and Paul Lanier.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-11-20
Grain Is Barred

Winnipeg. November 1s.--The Cana dian Pacific today announced general embargo on grain shipments on all its lines west Elevator incapacity is given as the reason.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-11-20
WILL DEVELOP COAL
 REGIONS OF WARRIOR
Additional Investment h. creases Capital Above
 $2,OOO,OOO

Mobile, November 19.--(Specia1)-- That it is the purpose of the Alabama and New Orleans Coal company of which the Alabama and New Orleans Transportation company. owning Lake Borgne canal. is a subsidiary, to de- velop the coal regions of the Warrior as originally proposed, is indicated by nlans for an additional investment in- creasing the total capital above s. ooo ooo to increase facilities which will hs recommended to the executive oom- mittee of the corporation, by ]. F. shaw. vice president, according to in- i formation which reached this city to- day.
 Mir. Shaw has just completed close
 Inspection of the company's proper ties.
 The operation of the canal has In point of earnings, surpassed expecea-
 tions, declared MT shaw
 Despite the fact that, in go Tar as ;. earnings were concerned, fl was money losing proposition before we pe- l gan it's operation. July 2s. There has
 been no month since then that 1t has not shown profit. Each month pus'- ness has shown an increase ot approx
 imately 100 per cent over the earnings
 of the previous month and with last
 months record at 15,o09 tons or freight
 handled through Lake Borgne canal
 we are satisfied with what we are do-
 ing with our investment and propose to
 increase it.
 With every district in the Alabama
 presbytery represented, the WomanS 1 synodical of Alabama was called to or der in the Government Street Presoy- terian church at 10 o'clock by It's pres ident. Mrs. William O. Fritter, of Doth an. Following devotional services by the Rev A. F. Carr and greetings by Mrs. J. vanDerrve. president of the local synodical. the enrolment of rep | rasentatives showed every district in the state represented as follows: l North Alabama, Mrs T. L. Hill or Birmingham; east A1abams, Mrs $. F. Kennedy of Montgomery; Tuscaloosa district. Mrs j. E. West and Mrs, Alice l McCorckle of Uniontown, and Mrs. J. l q. Snedecor of Tuscaloosa; Mobile dis 1 trict Mrs. D. B. Cobb, Mrs. J. Julian Bartee. of. Mobile and Mrs Pattie Gil-
 nor of Bay Minette.