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The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-29
ROAD OFFICIALS
 ATTEND BANQUET Interstate Commerce Com
 missioner Speaks 500 IN ATTENDANCE
Chairman Prouty Presents Labor Question in New Light-Adyo- cates Government Arbitra-
 ton of All Disputes

Pittsburg, March &.-Six hundred rail- road officials from principal transporta- tion cities of the country attended the annual dinner of the Traffic club of Pittsburg here tonight. The main ad- dress of the evening was by Charles Prcuty, chairman of the interstate com merce commission, who in discussing the relation of the commission to the railroads and the public. said;
 Suppose organized railway labor makes further demand for increased wages and that the railroads accede to this de- mand. The increased wage adds to the expense of operation and reduces net revenue. The railroad applies to the in- terstate commerce commission for leave to advance rates on this account. What now is to be the answer of the commis- sion? If this increase is unjustifiable and if on that account an increase in rates Is allowed, 1t results that the general pub lie is required to pay what is unjust and unreasonable. Must the government nor therefore be satisfied not only that the added wages are paid by the railroads, but that they are necessarily and proper ly paid? And is not the railroad thus placed In a most unfortunate and embar- rassing dilemma? Consider this matter now for moment from the public view point It was recently suggested that certain demands would be made by rail read labor in a certain section of this country which would be supported, if not compiled with, by a general strike of all classes of trainmen. Ought the public not to protect itself against the conse- ouences of such possible action?
 We have the Erdman act and this has given most admirable results. But that is a peace measure obligatory upon no one and of no value in time of war. l have believed that it would be finally found necessary to provide by federal en- actment that no strike should be declared by organized labor upon any interstate railroad until the question at issue has been submitted to arbitration and a cer- tain length of time has intervened after the award and after notice that the strike would be inaugurated notwithstanding the award. It is doubtful if we could compel either the railroads or the en- ployes to comply with the award. But certainly in view of the stake which the public has the government may require of the railroad as its servant upon the one hand and of organized labor as con- dition of it's organization upon the other hand that the use of these public facili- ties shall not be interrupted until every attempt has been made to- avoid that ne- cessity." s5.-z
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-29

cussion on important questions and Mrs. Norwood gave a report of the layman conference. Addresses were made by Mrs. Joseph McLester and Mrs. J. E. She'd ecor. The latter gave an exceptionally interesting talk on Home Missions The regular programme included an ad- dress by Mrs. Snedecor last night, but owing to the indictment weather tue meeting was called off. Mrs. Snedecor will talk on Home Missions this aft ernoon at o'clock.
 The second days session of the meet ing will convene this morning at 9;SC o'clock at the First Presbyterian church. A number of extra good speeches are on the schedule including talk by Mrs. Morgan, who has spent a great deal of time in China. She will talk on China. '' The election of officers and their in- stallation will be held this afternoon. Today's programme is as follows:
 FRIDAY MORNING, 9:3o. @ Memorial hour, Mrs J. s. Alfred. Business.
 Reports of committees.
 Address, Mrs. E. l.. Russell.
 Music.
 Address, "The Presbyterial Visitor Miss Isabel Arnold.
 Address, "The Women of China Mrs. Morgan of China.
 Election of officers.
 FRIDAY AFTERNOON, 2:3o. Devotional exercises, Mrs. J. c. She'd ecor.
 Business.
 Address. China" Dr. Morgan of China. Installation of officers, Rev. J. s. Eos
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-29
TWO WARRANTS FOR
 OFFICERS ARREST
Girard Policeman Taken to Scale Charged With the
 Killing of Floyd

Columbus. Ga, March S.-(Special.)- Witk deputy sheriffs from two counties in Girard today seeking to arrest Police man Otis Perry, who is charged with kill ing James Floyd last Saturday night, in terest in the case was almost at fever heat for a while.
 Deputy Gallops of Russell county came from Scale with warrant and had just made the arrest of Perry, when Deputy Prince of Lee county appeared with a warrant sworn out in Opelika for Perry s arrest, charging him with the same. The killing occurred in Russell county, but not more than 200 feet from the line of Lee.
 Perry WAS carried to Scale this after noon, where he will be detained for the present. The grand jury of Russell coun- ty has been in session there this week. but has not investigated the case against Perry. It will meet again next week, when the case will probably be taken up
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-29
FIRST FOLLOW UP 7.
 MEETING IS HELD'

The first of a series of meetings fol- lowing up the recent campaign of the Men and Religion Forward Movement in this city was held at the West End Baptist church last night. The meetings are backed by the executive committee of the Birmingham Baptist association and will be repeated from time to time and from place to place until the en- tire associational field is covered.
 The campaign of the Men and Re- lgion Movement created a great deal of religious enthusiasm in Birmingham zand the work started by the team of lex perts who visited here is being carried on with remarkable success by the locaI people. Many of the best known bus mess men of the city are heartily in- terested in the movement and will do all in their power to carry it to all parts of Birmingham. The time and place of the next meeting will be announced later.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-29
MAKE THIS TEST
How 10 Tell If Your Hair Is Disease.

Even if you have luxuriant head of hair you may want to know whether lt Is in healthy condition or not. 9S per cent of the people need a hair tonic.
 Pull hair out of your head; if the bulb at the end of the root is white and shrunken, 1t proves that the hair Is diseased, and requires prompt treat ment if it's loss would be avoided If the bulb is pink and full. the hair Is healthy.
 We want every one whose hair re- uuires treatment to try ReXall s9S Hair Tonic. We promise that 1t shall not cost anything if it does not give satisfactory results. It is designed to overcome drandruff, relieve scalp irri- tation, to stimulate the hair roots, tighten the hair already in the head, grow hair and prevent badness.
 It is because of what ReXall "9S' Hair Tonic has done and our sincere faith in it's goodness that we want you to try it at our risk. Two sizes, soc and s1.00. Sold only at our store The Rexall Store. The Collier Drug Co.,, 109-11 N. goth street. #.#..
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-29
CRENSHAW AFTER
 BETTER HIGHWAYS

Montgomery March &.-(Speciai)- Judge F. M T. Tankersley of Luverne' probate judge of Crenshaw county had conference today with State Highway Engineer Keller with reference to securing state aid in the construction or pubic roads in Crenshaw county. According to Judge Tankersley the people of cren- saw county are thoroughly aroused over the importance of constructing good roals. and it is understood that an effort will be made to secure bond issue for that purpose.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-29
A SOCIETY WOMAN
 TALKS OF TRAVELS
At Home and Abroad in Search
 of Health
RELIEF BUT TEMPORARY
Attention Was Finally Directed to a New Method-Results Obtained in Few Days Time is Cause of
 Great Excitement

Interesting indeed are many of the statements made in connection with ths introduction of the remarkable new tonic. '"Tona Vita" that is being in- troduced in this city.
 Among such statements is the fol- lowing interesting account of a proni- inent society woman, whose name IS Temporarily withheld from publication by request.
 Upon ordering medicine over the tel ephone it was delivered to her by ons of the representatives, who was sent here to introduce "Tona Vita
 You see" she said, 'T have been suf- fering from a complication of stomach trouble and nervousness. have been to the seashore and abroad and have been treated by several noted special ists on stomach trouble and nervous. diseases. l was only relieved tempor- arily but since taking your incidence which consists of four bottles of 'TonI Vita I feel so good mat every day seems like holiday to me. One must suffer |. appreciate life to it's fullest extent, and as l have suffered most of my life, now that [ am well again I enjoy life so much more"
 She is one of BirminSham's wealthy society leaders. A prominent church worker, and gives very liberally 10 charity.
 She is so thankful over her recent recovery of good health that she paid for 50 bottles of "Tona Vita" which IT have promised to distribute among the poor people who are suffering and cannot afford to buy medicine.
 Many people seem to be amazed at the remarkable records which are mad.s by the new remedy. Many cases of nervousness, stomach trouble and gen. eral breakdown of from 10 to Is years cf a n n fa1 4a relieved in a very short time. The sat- isfaction that it has given is truly gratifying in nearly every case.
 Since the introduction "Tona Vita" appears to have been a much sought for article and it is due to the wide awake business methods displayeu oy the Collier Drug company that the rem- edy can be found on sale in this city.
 We are greeting many callers who complain of nervousness, stomach and bowel trouble, headache, backache, con- stipation. cold feet, imperfect digestion, spots before the eyes, timidity, listless- ness, sleeplessness and depression of spirits. all of which are certain in- di -ations that they are suffering with debility. V
 Many Birmingham people who feeI worn out half sick and depressed ak the time, but who iis reality do not know what is really ,ne matter with them are unquestionably victims of this malady, nervous debility" It is an all- common complaint in all the large cities, and it is therefore likely to be- found existing in any family here" From a. m. to D. m the repre- are meeting the public at ths F(s<5lier Drug company, 109111 North Ek0th street. Increasing interest marks leach succeeding day of the introduce Etqr3t U sale sof this remarkable new Fton nic. Many visitors from outlying dis trtkl1 cplue each day expressly for the. purBoae ofs bfocurfng the tonic.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-29
ALLEN CONFERS
 WITH GOVERNOR Back Tax Commissioner of Jefferson in Montgomery NOTHING GIVEN OUT
Declared Action of Commission in Making Assessments in Jefferson
 Undue Interference and 1n-
 fringement on Allen

Montgomery, March S.-(Special.)-Jo- seph V. Allen, back tax commissioner oi Jefferson county, was in conference to- day with Governor o'Neal and the mem- bers of the state tax commissioners rela- tive to certain tax assessments in Jeffer- son county. While no information of a definite nature was given out after the conference, it has been intimated that MT. Allen thinks he should be allowed to handle assessment matters in Jefferson county
 II is declared that the back tax com missioner of Jefferson county regards the action of the state tax commission in making assessments in his county as an undue interference, and as an infringe ment on his duties It is said that the county tax commission holds that he has the power to fix assessments in Bir- mingham, and it is reported that the at torney general upholds MT. Allen in his contention.
 A member of the commission Is quoted as saying that the meeting in the gov ernor's office today was for the purpose of considering the duties and powers of the state tax commission, and it is pre- sumed that the governor and the mem bers of the commission gave consideration to the claims of MT. Allen regarding his power to make assessments in Jefferson county.
 Color is given to the report of a scrap between the back tax commissioner of Jefferson county and the state tax com mission by reason of the fact that the supreme court by a recent decision in the Ide cotton mills case held that the state has no authority to appeal from de- cision of the board of revenue in matters of tax assessments.
 On account of this decision the state tax commission has been making assess ments in Jefferson county and in neigh boring counties, which has resulted in cutting down the fees of the county tax commissioner
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-29
CLIFFORD PINCHOT
 IN NEW ORLEANS

New orleans. March 2s.--Gifford Pin chot, former United states chief for ester, arrived here las. night and will visit Marsh Island on the gulf for an inspection as 10 it's utility for R game bird refuge MT. Pinchot was visited last night by Theodore Roosevelt, Jr.. who is en route to New York He would not discuss politics further than to say that he believes Colonel Roosevelt would be the republican nominee for President
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-29
Reply to HOuser

Chicago. March 2S-Further assertions In support of the charge of Roosevelt supporters that Walter l.. Houser, man. ager of Senator LaFollette's presidential campaign, was one of the first to urge that in the interest of the progressive movement Senator LaFollette should withdraw in favor of Colonel Roosevelt, were made today in a statement by Amos and Clifford Pinchot, William Kent and Medill Mccormick. The statement was made in reply to the latest charges by MT Houser that Colonel Roosevelt urged LaFollette to become a candidate and promised to support him.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-29
SCH|FF NOT GUILTY OF 4 CONSPIRACY Brandt Should Not Have Been Indicted as
 He Was

New York, March 2S-After examining Il witnesses the grand jury Investigating the case of Folke l.. Brandt handed up a presentment to Judge Grain in the court of general sessions today, holding in ef- feet that in their opinion neither Mortimer l.. Sehiff, who employed Brandt as a valet, nor his personal counsel, Howard Cans, had been guilty of conspiracy in causing the servant to be sent to prison for 30 years for alleged burglary in the Schff home. At the same time the jury holds Brandt should not have been in- dicted for burglary in the first degree, but for grand larceny. The court refused, however. to receive a presentment to this last effect Both. MT. and Mrs. Schiff had appeared as witnesses before the grand jury, and Brandt himself has had hearing He is now out on bail and Judge Rosalsky, who sentenced him, hav- ing set aside the sentence, it is believed he will not be imprisoned again.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-29
SUPREME COURT IN
 SESSION MONDAY

Montgomery, March 2-(Special. )-The supreme court of Alabama win convene on Monday, April l. at which time the second call of the first division will be taken up. The first division comprises the counties of Mobile, Baldwin, Clarke. Washington and Monroe, and the supreme court will probably be engaged on cases week
 The call of all the divisions will not be completed before some time in July, whsn the court will go into recess for the sum mer months. A number of important cases are scheduled to come up at this tern
 court, and some of the decisions are aited with considerable interest by law
 IS throughout the state.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-29
ROOSEVELT GAINS ON TAFT IN INDIANA Gets Delegates of Three
 Districts TAFT HAS THE STATE Organization in Control in Mississippi and Taft Delegates Elected.
 Guggenheim Replies to
 Col. Roosevelt
TAFT HAS THE STATE

Indianapolis, March S.-F1ve congress sional districts in Indiana today elected delegates to the national republican con- vention, two of them, the Second and Tenth, choosing Taft men, and the Sixth, Eighth and Ninth selecting Roosevelt supporters Today's action gives Taft the delegates from seven of the states 13 districts and Roosevelt four.
 Taft, with the four delegates at large elected at the special state convention, has a total of IS and Roosevelt eight of Indiana's s delegation of 30.
 The Twelfth district will choose dele gates April g and the Thirteenth dis trict April 2 Contests are expected in both.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-29
10000 SCHOOL CHILDREN IN
 STATE TREATED FOR HOOKWORM

Montgomery. March &.-tSpecial) IA pamphlet setting forth the work that has been accomplished in the state since No vember 1910, by the state board of health in the treatment of the hookworm disease has just been issued by pr. w. W. Dins- more, state director of the hookworm com mission.
 The pamphlet contains the information that more than 10000 school children in the state have been treated for hookworm disease since the department was organ ized The number examined has been 1000.
 The department has operated 57 free
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-29

dispensaries in 13 counties of the state and has treated 19675 cases of hookworn disease. The amount of money expended by the department since the operation of the commission in the state Is $14, 49073.
 The department has conducted well systematized educational campaign in 15 counties of the state, and 1t is the ulti- mate purpose of the commission to carry the work into every section of the state The counties in which work has been be- gun are: Barbour, Bullock, Butler, Cof- fee, Conecuh, Covington, Dale, Dallas, Escambia, Geneva, Greene, Houston. Perry, Pike and Monroe. These counties have appropriated $2235 to aid in their re- spective local campaigns
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-29
Guggenheim Replies to Roosevelt

Denver, March 2S.-"Colonel Roosevelt was misinformed regarding the situation in Colorado said Senator Guggenheim today in discussing MT. Roosevelt's Chi cago speech 'The facts are emitting Denver, the convention stood 52S for Taft and PIP for Roosevelt or a majority of over to l in favor of Taft. Thus when Colonel Roosevelt says he controlled the state outside the city of Denver, he must have made the statement on uncorrobor- ated. inaccurate information.n
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-29
CHARGES ARE MADE AGAINST CAPT. STONE

Washington, March 2S.--The House com mittee on expenditures in the war de- partment is considering an investigation of the construction of Fort Sill, Okla Charges against the constructing quarter master, Capt. David l.. Stone. have been made before the committee by former quartermaster clerk, these coming to- day.
 Lawton, Okla, March 2S.-Capt David l.. stone, constructing quartermaster at Fort Sill. asserted today that the charges preferred against him by his former chief clerk, A. B. Champline, have already been investigated by Major Dckman. in spector general, and found to be unwar- ranted.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-29
ARTIN SECURES ] GOVERNMENT LANDS

Montgomery, March 2S.-(Special)-
 J. Martin, state land agent, be- ones the owner of the last govern r mt lands in Alabama. A deal has sn consummated whereby the govern a'ent land department has transferred
 Mir. Martin 43f0 acres of land in Mad- ean. Jackson and Marshall counties. the
 rehase price being s1.25 per acre.
 The land purchased by Mir Martin as the property of the Cherokee 1n- dians many years ago The govern ment took the land and transferred the red men to a western state. The land contains much valuable timber. which MT. Martin intends to place on the market within the near future. The state is not interested in the deal
 Do you favor the removal of convicts from mines and the building of a class system of roads with their labor? If so. vote for George A. Alexander, at the head of the ticket for board of revenue.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-29
Taft Gets Mississippi

Jackson, Miss, March 2S.-Taft adher- ents were in control of the regularly organized republican state convention from the start today and with little cer- emony adopted resolution indorsing the present national administration and se- lected delegates to the Chicago conven- tion instructed to vote for the renom- nation of President Taft to the end At the same time Roosevelt followers, hope essly outnumbered in the regular con vention, convened on another floor of the same building and named a con testing delegation instructed for the for mer President
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-29
SIR EDWARD GREY ON MONROE DOCTRINE

London, March 2S.-When Sir Edward Grey was asked, in the commons this afternoon whether the British govern ment recognized that the Monroe doc Urine is applicable only to the Amer ican continent or does it admit that it includes the islands of the West Indian archipelago.' he replied that it is for the American government to express what the doctrine covers.
 However. said Sir Edward, the British government has no intention of acquiring territory on the American continent or the neighborhood. Therefore no ques- ton of policy on the point can arise between Great Britain and the United States.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-29
MISS TALBOT
 DENIES CHARGES

Chicago. March 2S.-Miss Marion fral- bot, dean of women at the University of Chicago, who Is being sued for $10o,0oo damages for alleged islander by Miss Esther Mercy. former pupil. took :he stand today.
 Her testimony was a general denial of all the charges Miss Mercy had made against her.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-29
Ornheum-Yaudeyille

Those who miss hearing Pietro at the Orpheum this week will miss a treat indeed II is an act that they can not afford to miss, for it is one in q hundred, Pietro Is the star of the bill. which includes four otter acts. two nf which are headliners, the Eugene Trio and the Cycling Brunettes. The act ot Dick Miller pleases, as does that of Usher and WhitecI!9
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-29
PLANTER |S DEAD AND DOCTOR DYING

Nicksburg. Miss, March 2s.-R. w Doo- little, planter and mill owner of Newton, Miss, is dead and Dr. w. c. Allen of Nasde, Miss, is dying as the result of a shooting affray at the railroad station at Newton late today. Pat Windom. deputy sheriff, is under arrest. charged with in- picaton. The two men had been enemies for some time. Aliens children witnessed the shooting
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-29
"Third Degree"

Probably the strongest play and the best company of the season is to be seen at the Biiou thIs week in "Thc Third Degree" It is essentially a mod ern play and deals with modern police methods, yet it is human interest story of the strongest. There are per formances nightly and matinee Sat urday Next week the Bijou has the unusual attraction or "Salomy Jane, by clever little Emma Bunting
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-29
Forbes Robertson's Visit

The forthcoming visit of Forbes Rob- ertson in his new play, "The Pass ing of the Third Floor Back" which ran for seven months in New York and has been beating all records as a dramatic attraction on the road, shows every likelihood of sustaining his reputation here. There is nothing of tragedy in the play and the seri- ousness of the import and uplift is contrasted by many welcome scenes of pure comedy.
 The date at the Jefferson theatre is next Wednesday,, matinee and night At night the curtain will ring up promptly at S:15.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-29
Dickinson Named

Montgomery. March 2s.-(Special. )--Gov- ernor ONeal today appointed John L.. Dickinson an excise commissioner of Brundige, in Pike county.