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The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-23


 The Birmin gham boosting postais 10 be mailed by the citizens to thelr friends will be placed in the downtowi' drug and cigar stores today by the advertising committee of the Chamber of Commerce for general distribution Theset cards will be free and the com mittee requests that they will be sent ont on Thursday and that the rules gov erning the amount of postage neces- sarv to carry them be closely observed.
 A large placard stating the purpose oi the most card day and the postal regu- lations as directions for the posting of tbe cards. will be conspicuously dis played near the post card stations.
 Every indication points to most sue cessful post card day end the Cham
 of Commerce committee anticipate great results from their move to auNS. e'@e
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-23
CAN YOU ASK MORE?
Your Money Back for the Asking-fou
 Promise Nothing

We are so confident that we can fnf- nish relief for indigestion and dyspep- sia that we promise to supply the lheo- icine free of all costs to every one who uses 1t according to directions who IS not perfectly satisfied with the results. We exact no promises and put no one under any obligation whatever Sure Iy nothing could be fairer. We are located right here where you live and our reputation should be sufficient as surance of the genuineness of our ot- fer.
 We want everyone who is troubled with indigestion or dyspepsia in any form to come to our store and buy a box of Rexall Dyspepsia Tablets. Take them home, and give them reasonable trial, according to directions. If they don't please you, tell us and we will quickly return your money. They have d very mild but positive action upon the organs with which they come in contact, apparently acting as regu- lative tonic upon the relaxed muscular coat of the bowel thus overcoming weakness, and aiding to restore the bowels to more vigorous and healthy activity Three sizes, 25c, BOG, and S1. Remember, you can obtain ReXall Remedies only at our store-The Rexall Store. Collier Drug Co.,, 109-11 N. goth street.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-23
NEW LEHIGH VALLEY
 COMPANY FORMED

Trenton, N. j., January 22.-Artlcles for the incorporation of the Lehigh Valley Coal Sales company, with capital oi e100OC, GOO, were filed with the secretary of state here today. The incorporators are John W. Steele, Paul Moore, George N. Wilson and Lyman D. Smith.
 The organization of the new company was announced on January II, after a meeting of the directors of the Lehigh Valley Coal company, producers of an- thracite coal. The formation of the new company is the result of the govern ments proceedings against the Lehigh Valley interests.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-23
Weather Forecast

Washington, January 22.-Forecast for Alabama and Mississippi Cloudy Tuesday, probably rain on the coast; light variable winds.
 Georgia: Fair weather and moderate te temperature Tuesday and Wednesday; light variable winds.
 Tepnessee: Fair Tuesday, colder by night; Wednesday fair.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-23
STEAMER RAMS THE
 GOVERNMENT PIER

Kingston, Jamaica, January 22.-Con- fusion of signals of the Hamburg-Amer- ican steamer Fuerst Bismarck, as she was docking here last night. resulted in the steamer ramming and cutting through ehe government pier.
 There was panic among passengers and crowds waiting on the dock. No one, however, was injured The damage to the pier is estimated at $20,0o0. The vessel escaped with very little damage.
 The Fuerst Bismarck sailed from New Orleans about 10 days ago.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-23
BIRMINGHAM BOOSTING POSTALS
 TO BE DISTRIBUTED TODAY

the greatness Of the Magic City by scat tering abroad these missives. adorned with colored views, a table of figures showing Birmingham growth in pop ulation. school census, bank deposits, pay rolls, and industries for the past decade.
 J. K. P Lacy of East Lake was the first person of Greater Birmin gham to secure his share of the postals from the secretary's office of the Chamber of Commerce yesterday morning. lne general distribution for the larger ai- lotments and individual apportionments from this point began at that time and the office was thronged throughout tho day with public spirited people who will take part in the post card dsy observance.
 The office of T. A. Weller, chairman of the Chamber of Commerce advertis- ing committee, is also an available point for obtaining the cards
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-23
WEBSTER GIVEN
 LIFE SENTENCE

Oregon. Ill.,, January 22.-Dr. Harry Webster of Chicago was today sentenced to life Imprisonment for the murder of Bessie Kent Webster last october. The court said: "No greater continuing pun ishment could be inflicted upon young, intelligent man than to imprson him for life
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-23
Giwago Goes to Atlanta

Wassilly Giwago. the cotton repre- sentative of the Moscow Association for Commerce and Industry. Ltd, after looking over the steel plant yester- day, left for Atlanta last night He said, although he was in the cotton business, he was interested in every thing that made America noted and wanted very much to see the plant at Ensley.
 Officials of the Continental Gin company arranged the trip for the vis- iting Russian. He left deeply im- pressed with Birmingham.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-23
Calhoun We'll Represented

Anniston, January 22.-tSpeciaI.J- Only three counties in the state will
 have more delegates to the state con
 vention this year than Calhoun county,
 according to information conveyed to County Chairman ]. Henry Edmondson, who has been informed that Calhoun will have IS delegates in the body.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-23
Follows Wife to Grave

Anniston, January 2.-(Special)-Fol- lowing his wife. who died only few days ago. Henry Adair. a brother of E. $. Adair of this city. died at his home in Commerce, Ga, Monday, according to a telegram received by the latter Monday morning, following which he left for Con- merce to attend the final obsequies.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-23
Altitude Record Broken

Rheims, France, January 22.-The French aviator Prevot, driving mono plane, today broke the record for altitude with two passegers. He reached a height of 22eO metres. about 7150 feet Only a few days ago at Senilis, Verept, with two passengers, attained an altitude of l0Io metres
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-23
Woods to Portugal

Washington. January 22.-Cyrus E. Woods of Greensburg, Pa, today was nominated by President Taft as minister to Portugal. to succeed Edwin V. Nor gan, recently promoted to be ambassa- dor to Brazil. MT. Woods is general counsel for the Pittsburg Coal company.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-23
Killed hy Son

As result of an investigation of the death of Frances Davis, colored, who was stabbed to death Friday night, jury acting under Coroner B. l.. Brasher re- turned verdict that the woman came to hef death at the hands of her son.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-23
LIEUT.. GRAVELY
 OF MOBILE RESIGNS

Montgomery. January 2s-Cspecial)-- Adt. Gen. J. B. Scully has received and accepted the resignation of Second Lieu tenant Louis O. Gravely, Company M, First infantry, Mobile. He has ordered the colonel to call an election to fill the vacancy.
 The adjutant generals department re- ports the examination of newly elected officers of Company B, Birmingham. in the persons of Carl H. Seay, captain; J. T. Evans. first lieutenant, and William T. Wingo, second lieutenant.
 Iae department also announces ar amendment to it's inspection itinerare. Company B. Birmingham, Will be inspect- e.' February 2I at s D. m. Headquarters of the Fourth infantry, at Montgomery s nj. nc id.sl.eeted March 2S, % and 3J.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-23
SHOW SIMILARITY
 OF FIGURING COST

Chicago, January 22.-That the method of figuring the test cost of beef and the basis of creditng allowances for by products used by the National Packing company from 1907 to 1910. was substan- tialy the same as the system used by the other members of the alleged combina- tion. was demonstrated today in the pack CTS trial oy reading to the jury numer- ous entries from the books of the corpor- aticn.
 William E Weber, general auditor for the National Packing company, was on the witness stand all day and in response to a series of questions put by District Attorney Wilkerson, read mass of fig ures into 'he record of the case.
 The test cost of beef and the depart. mental transfers were taken up month bS month and explained by the witness.
 The direct examination of Weber will be continued tomorrow.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-23
PROTECTIVE LEES
 ANNUAL MEETING Fine Showing Is Made to
 Stockholders GROWTH IS NOTABLE
Officers Make Reports, After Which Directors and Officers Are Chosen for the
 Year

The stockholders of the Protective Life Insurance company met at the home office of the company yesterday at noon and there were present of the out of town board of directors Maj. Wallace w. Screws of Montgomery, Judge Thomas ". Coleman of Eutaw, R. A. Mitchell of Gadsden, Col. Charles Henderson of Troy. W. T. Brown of Ragland and J. II. Will son of Lincoln.
 The meeting was called to order im- medately after noon by the president, William D. Jelks, and on motion, Maj. W. W. Screws was elected chairman of the meeting.
 There was represented by proxy and in person 10,11S out of 14,15S shares. Re- ports from the president of the com .pany. the secretary of the company, the treasurer, medical director and actuary were made
 The stockholders were more than sat isfied with the business done and the progress made. Every man who talked around the board expressed his gratih- cation, particularly at the character which the company was establishing. All of them, seemingly, were enthusiastic over the progress of the company after hearing the reports read.
 Presidents Report
 The report of the president reads in part as follows:
 'erhe Alabama insurance department under the law makes examinations of each domestic insurance company every year. At our request that department had MT. Halliday, an approved actuary, to make our examination soon after the beginning of the year. We procured this examination thus early, so that you gen tlemen in meeting might have the latest and most exhaustive examination Of our affairs. MT. Halliday went over our books computed our reserves, examined our vouchers and our loans His report lies before you
 .It will gratify you to know that MT. Hallidays investigation made no change in any of the figures on our books pre- pared before his coming. The officers of the company pride themselves on the accuracy and care with which the bus mess of your company has been con ducted.
 "It will be seen from MT. Halliday B report that the company had in force on the first day of this year $3,62O,1 1l6, as against 2,S0S,375 in force January l, 1911; a growth of 34 per cent. The same re- port will show that the company has increased it's surplus from S3l,lS.91 to 40O17 .43 a growth of about 8 per cent. The same report will show that the com pany's assets have grown in one year from $241, ,291 to $297 .S26.37, an addition to it's assets of s55,536.37. This same re- port will show that the reserve at Mont gomery, for the protection of policy holders. has grown by S4S,1f, or some | thing like 70 per cent We wrote for 1et1 33 per cent more business than we wrote for 1910. we feel that YOU ough, to be gratfied in every part of this re- l port. The company has maintained all the while a conservative attitude; we have done this insistently and persist
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-23

The Age Herald is authorized to an nounce J. K. r. Laird candidate for member of Board of Revenue of Jeff ferson county. subject to the action of the democratic primary. Platform Good Roads Residence 15 miles west of Bessemer.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-23

The Age-Herald is authorized to an nounce the candidacy of Hugh McGeever for the board of revenue.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-23

Cal l.. Dabbs of Bessemer IS a candi- date for member of Board of Revenue
 of Jefferson county, subject to the ac- ton of the democratic primary. 1912.
 Will appreciate your support
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-23
ANNOUNCEMENT
FOR HOARD OF REyENUE

The Age-Herald is hereby authorized 10 announce the candidacy of Captain II. W. Crook of Bessemer, Ala for the office of the Board of Revenue of Jef- ferson county subject to tho action of the democratic primary, April l. 1912.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-23
Resolutions Adopted

hSSoiutioHS AuOpteu
 The following resolutions were unanl- mously adopted:
 Resolved, That the stockholders of the Protective Life Insurance company, in session assembled, having looked over the report of the appointed actuary from the insurance department of this state, and having heard the officers reports. feel disposed to congratulate themselves:
 "First-On the character which the company is establishing
 "Second-On the high class of business it is doing, and the progress it is mak- ing.
 We feel that we can afford to recom- mend the insurance the company is offer ing to all of those people who would pro- tect their loved ones after death. We believe that the insurance offered Is as good as any that is offered by any other company: that it's rates are req sonabe, and that its securities are abso- 1 lute
 "We believe that no good thing can | be sad about the policies that could be said about the policies of any other com pany which would be untrue. | we deliberately put ourselves on rec 1 ord as approving the policies and the l method of their sale and, "We pledge ourselves that we, who arc present, and so far as we can those NAlb dlt dDStnl, Will extend | to the agents of the company every req sonable assistance and help in the work | they are doing.
 | The following directors were elected l J. C. Maben, A. H. Ford w. w. Screws | George II. Malone. Charles Henderson R. A. Mitchell, John B. Knox. Robert | Jemison. Sr., William A. Davis, M. M Baldwin E. H. Cabaniss S. l. Bowie J. H. Wilson G. R. Harsh, w. T. Brown John l.. Raul, Frank Nelson, Thoma. ". Coleman, H. R. Shorter. w. w i Crawford. w. G. Harrison. Richard w | Massey, Clarence J. Palmer, William D Jelks.
 Directors Meeting The directors held a meeting after tn, meeting of the stockholders and elected the following officers: William D. Jelks president; Richard w. Massey. vice pres ident; w. G. Harrison, medical exam { iner; Cahaniss X Bowie. attorneys; Clar ence J. Palmer. secretary, w. w. Craw ford, treasurer.
 After fixing the salaries of these off cers and transacting some other business the directors adjourned.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-23

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-23

ATTENTION DAIRYMEN
 FOR ONE WEEK WE WILL SELL <, .-..s LOOSE (. s. HuLLS AT $5.OG .'- '"HN AT OUR MILL, IN ANY QUANTITY. t ImE BUCKEYE COTTON OIL co. {,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-23

you the appreciation of the depart mental officials for thus maintaining a high plane in the transaction of busi- no
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-23
Local Data

For the 24 hours ending at D. m.
The Calumet news., 1912-02-14

/
~ E people who will benefit from the of the
antitrust law the great army of 1t is
~ tainy obvious that the NUMBER. OF CONSUMERS so
BENEFITED MUST FAR EXCEED THE NUMBER
OF STOCKHOLDERS who may degree be injured But
the of the stockholders the injury them greatly
aggerated The purpose of the law is NOT TO DESTROY IN
DUSTRIES.
1t be remembered that in all this discussion nothing will
really suit the who have built great
method of continuing in the future with GREATER OR LESS
IMMUNITY FROM INTERFERENCE the same power and con
troll which they have enjoyed in the past.
IN MY OPINION THE ONLY EFFECTIVE TO ELIMINATE
ALL GENUINE UNCERTAINTY is THROUGH lNcoR.
PoRAToN ACT CONTAINING PROVISIONS MEET
THE SITUATION.
Congress should, PROVIDE FOR THE FORMATION OF
CORPORATIONS which, after all is nothing than regu
late the rules whereby themselves
of interstate
There those who believe federal incorporation should made
COMPULSORY prerequisite the of interstate CON-
nrce do not believe that because think that the
be achieved by making it OPTIONAL There in my Judgment
NO OCCASION TO AMEND THE SHERMAN LAW That
law effective it stands.
The Calumet news., 1912-02-14
WILL ROOSEVELT ACCEPT

President Roosevelt says ne win re
ply 10 the letter recently sent him by
eight governors. including Governor
Osborn OF Michigan. asking him
whether or not he would accept the
nomination FOR president were it ten
dered him by the Chicago convention
In June.
There is much speculation as to
what this answer will be. The Taft
leaders appear confident that the for
mer executive will not get into the
race. while the Roosevelt people. on
the other hand. feel certain he can
not ignore the country wide demand
for his leadership.
The call for Roosevelt comes from
the rank and file of Republican voters,
and evidences of the strength Of this
sentiment have been brought forcibly
to the attention OF the Colonel OF late.
The waning Of the LaFollette boom
and the transfer of LaFollette sup
port to Roosevelt; the numerous straw
votes favorable TO Roosevelt; and the
strong feeling among Republicans ev-
erywhere that chances of party success
would be greater with Roosevelt at the
head of the ticket may convince the
ex- president that it is the voters who
want him.
The situation is different than any
hat has ever confronted the country
n national campaign. Will it be un-
patriotic on Roosevelt's part to be in
different to it? Would he be doing his
luty as a citizen to refuse TO serve?
These are the questions Roosevelt
must determine. If he agrees to ac-
ept the nomination if il comes TO him |
he Roosevelt wave will go on with in
reasing force; IL he declines the pro-
ressives will be practically down and
mt so far as the Chicago convention
S concerned.
Republicans generally will welcome
he announcement that he viii shortly |
i've definite answer
The Calumet news., 1912-02-14
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The Calumet news., 1912-02-14
ANoeLL,s "REMINISCENCES.

James Burrill Angel, the hale oc-
togenarian President Emeritus OF the
University Of Michigan. has just pub
lished a modest little volume of Rem
iniscences. reviewing events in his
own life as student. teacher diplomat
and college president with charac-
teristic simplicity he tells the story
OF the rise Of Michigan from obscur-
ity to a foremost rank among Ameri-
can universities. minimizing his own
great share IN the work !. but pointing
out some of the reasons for its lead
ership among the state Universities Of
the West, Of which in an important
sense II was the pioneer
DR.. Angel explains that in consider
ing the relations Of the University to
the state Of Michigan he always had
two great ends in view:
First. he endeayored to induce every
citizen 10 regard himself as stock
holder IN the institution, with a real
interest in making it Of the greatest
service % his children and those Of his
neishb0rg.
seo0nd be sought 70 make all the
schools ana teachers Of the state un-
cerstand that they and the University
vere parts o. one united system. and
that therefore the youngest pupil in
ne most secluded schoolhouse OF the
STATE should be encouraged to see that
ne path was open from his home up
IN and through the University.
u vas this policy. consistently fol-
iDNeo together with its early start as
re States one great institution Of
aiZfer iearniDz. that made Michigan "a
'eader among State Universities, COM
nenfs the Minneapolis Journal. one Of
fhe important things early done under
ne Angel Presidency was to arrange
that graduates Of all high schools that
would annually submit 70 an examina-
ton Oy committee Of the Faculty,
ahOuid be admitted 20 the University
on diploma. This system, which has
aDread 70 many other universities, had
The effect Of stimulating the hlgh
schools 70 make themselves worthy of
faculty approval, and OF articulating
the whole educational system Of the
State into one correlated machine.
The plan Of securing definite
University tax 10 be levied annually,
Instead of depending ON more or less
naprbcious legislatures for appropria-
lions for specific purposes, was OF DIR.
Angels conceiving. At first one
twentieth mill tax was granted. and
his has been Increased from time To
ime until now a three eighths min
AK Is levied. This gives the Univer-
Iity an assured income, and enables the |
Regents TO plan for years ahead. as
veil as 10 practice effective economy.
The Calumet news., 1912-02-14
ROOSEVELT IN PUBLIC EYE.

The indications have now become
unmistakable that the rank and file of
the Republican party desire the nom
ination OF Colonel Roosevelt. This
sentiment is manifest in almost every
rart of the country 1t is obvious thar
Colonel Roosevelt could not be ex-
rected to seek the place. II is equally
obvious that the Republican voters
should be allowed 10 express their
views, and should be permitted TO
choose delegates who will properly
represent them in the Chicago conven-
ton. The control of state delegations
through federal patronage will not be
so readily condoned this year as IL has
been at some times i'm the past. No
candidate on the Republican ticket can
possibly be elected this year if his nom
ination is merely due TO the control
of blocks of delegates holding federal
Offices in southern states which never
cast electoral votes for Republican
candidates. There is no reason what
soever for asserting that Mr.. Roose-
Welt would decline the nomination IL
offered TO him, nor is there any rea-
son for thinking that those Republi-
cans who wish 10 support him are act
Ing without due warrant in trying to
have delegates sent from their states
who would share in their views
From "The Progress OF the World" in
the American Review OF Reviews for
February.
The Calumet news., 1912-02-14

Reports from China are that the
great masses Of the people are indiffcr-
ent 10 the form of government Of their
country. They received the news Of the
abdication Of the throne and the for
nation Of a republic without demon
stration, favorable or unfavorable. This
IS evidence OF the great ignorance Of
the people, which is natural enough
after being held down for so many
wears by the absolute power OF the
Manchus There had been no such
word as progress in China until a
few enlightened men determined 20
inaugurate western methods Of civil
izatlon by establishing a government
for the people The republic can
bring the masses up TO a higher stand
ard Of life If the government is direct
ed by honest. capable men. Whether
or not an era of Improvement Is at
hand viii depend on them. &c will be
interesting to watch how they VIII
handle affairs