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The evening world., 1912-12-06

naviTat,ie rivers win contribute 10 the
Improvement OF these streams.
OPPOSES ANY RADICAL CHANGE
IN SHERMAN LAW.
He declared that no radical change in
tho Sherman Antitrust law was needed.
and praised the Supreme Court for It's
equity procedure. In this come otion the
President asked Congress TO paas ieGis-
lation which would allow tho Supreme
Court 20 formulate rul0 Of procedure
under the common law N Federal
Courts and predicted that such action
would facilitate Justice N those courts
and reduce the cost of Mitigation TO the
public.
Tho Panama Canal was dismissed IN
. few words, the President prophecy
ing Its opening in tho latter half of
1918. He took occasion, however. to
declare that Congress should reward
the work of Col. Cocktails by an APP
pointment as Major-General, with the
provision that he become Chief OF En-
ginecrs when the term Of the present
incumbent expires.
He made only a brief reference to the
dispute with Great Britain over the
Panama Canal Act, and said that when
a formal protest was lodged against
that act It would be taken up by the
United statea
The army the President discussed At
some length He praised tho army
legislation Of the last Congress, but
said that provision should be made by
law 80 that the nations foreign regf-
men u may be always maintained upon
war footing; and he urged tho pass
age OF the pending militia pay bill. de-
signed TO make service in tho militia
more enticinx, and showed that the
home army will be nothing more than
q skeleton" until Congress provides
that II be concentrated in fewer posts
than are now maintained. He urged
also the passage OF another bill now
before Congress designed to raise
quickly volunteer army in case of
war.
NO DESIRE FOR WAR, BUT WE
MUST BE PREPARED.
Praising the new disciplinary rulos
for the navy. which largely obviats
severe punishmcnts for desertions and
purely military offenses, tho President
declared for n bigger navy.
I'VE have no desire for Wa9," he
said, 1--WE would 20 ~ far ~ any ns-
ton In the world 70 avoid war, but We
ere . world power ana our manifold
interests require ~ to recognise our
families OF nations"
In addition to his advice In regard to
legislation and his opposition to pend
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ing measures, the President discussed
the prosperity OF tho nation, Its hnan-
ciaI condition and the proposed system
Of a national budget showing proposed
expenditures and revenues; and called
attention to the balance in the general
fund Of tho Treasury OF almost Si70. 900. =
900. His remarks on the budget system,
he said. would be submitted 10 Congress
later accompanied by . model budget
The evening world., 1912-12-06
DUTY TO PHILIPPINES ?
PROM DISCHARGED.

I'VE are seeking 10 arouse . national
sptrtt and not. a. under the older colon
~ thsory. to suppress such . spirit
8Sn our work " far from done. Our
1uty to the Fillpinos 10 far from dis
charged"
Yes educational, sanitary ana poiiti-
81 reasons, the President said, this
ssunssy should not consent 70 6rsnt In
lsDsnasnes ~ this time.
IN ~ task W have uAasstAksn 10
Al0Ass tAal that assumed By other ma
elsas," continued the Rrssidsns, ats 90
0o0DlisAAsns riust demand svsa moro
yaAAs1ee. 70 confer independence upon
~ YuaptAos now u, Therefore, TO sub
49, ~ gFsaH mass OF thsdr people to
- as0aAAAes Of - oli6asohloal and
ysU6asly exploiting Aiaortsy. suoa .
ooaz0s W1n - ~ crusl 70 these people
- d weslA b. sAams6ul 70 A."
Thts message. the second submitted
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Leaves Revision Of Duties to
Wilson Opposes indie
pendence of Filiplnos
SAYS SO IN MESSAGE.
Calls for Better Army and
Bigger Navy-Asks Con-
gress to Pass New Laws.

WATERMELON. Dso e-PreaddeM
TAft WI make no further EFFORT to have
Congress reduce the tariff. In Q gen
Gar' message to Congress submitted to-
az the President clearly indicated his
hAention OF leaving further tariff revi-
sion TO President-eleot Wilson and the
Cungress Just elected.
Rr. taft came out strongly against
6dspsadsnos for the Philippines pro-
possA, ~ said, IN . blu now before
0eagrsss.
In the Philippine islands we have
su,oarked upon an experiment unprecc-
1sstsd IN dealing With dependent
Dstptss." SAID President Ta1t- I'VE are
lsvsioping there conditions exclusively
1oP their own welfare. Through the
unffy4nS forces Of . common education.
q commercial and economic develop
Gsne and Of gradual participation in 10
al sslf-Sovernment. We are endeavor-
mg 70 evolve . homogeneous people n
20 determine when the time arrives,
Ohsir own destiny.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-15
BIRMINGHAM GAINS
 ATLANTA OFFICE OF
 THE |. & O. RAILROAD
Agency Will Be Moved Here January 1 on Account of Larger Shipping
 Tonnage

At the expense of Atlanta. Birming- ham January l will become the home of a commercial agency of the Chesapeake and Ohio railroad, announcement being made yesterday in Birmingham.
 The company. deciding that Birming- ham offered more attractions in traffic tonnage than Atlanta. will place r. L. Jennings in charge here as commercial agent, with offices in the American Trust building. MT. Jennings has been with the Alabama Great Southern for the past two years as travelling freight agent
 It was announced yesterday that the of fees in Atlanta would be closed Janyary 1, as that city was not considered of suf- ficient traffic importance to retain offices there. Another office will be established elsewhere by the company, but the solo attention of a representative will be given to Birmingham.
 The Chesapeake and Ohio has been con- templating this step some time, it is stated, and the gross shipping tonnage oe this district finally persuaded the traffic officials that the move could no longer be delayed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-15
CORNELL CLUB HERE
 DURING HOLIDAYS
Welles' Dancing Is Novel Feature of Entertainment to Be Given at
 Country Club

The concerts of the Cornell Musical clubs are especially noted for the many clever stunts introduced in the pro- gramme. Among these none is more just ly popular than the eccentric dancing of Mir. Halsey Vanderleith Welles.
 MT. Welles does not woo Terpsichore in the amorous manner of Gertrude Hoff- man, nor by the display of the perfect figure of Annette Kellermann, but knocks loudly at her door and calls her forth with the chatter of swiftly moving shoes on hard wood. As a dancing hobo, his jovial pleasing manner, and the rapidity and blithesome ease with which he changes the position of his limbs, is truly wonderful
 Beside being a star stuntster. Mr. Welles performs with equal ability on the mandolin. He is a member of the Delta Kappa Epsilon fraternity, ana the Savage club at Cornell. MT. Welles is quite popular in the university. being man pleasing in manner, earnest and determined in purpose. He will perform with the Cornell Musical club in this city at Birmingham Country club on I'e- cember 30.
 Seats can be secured at Reynolds Haber- dashery, or from the secretary of Country club.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-15
ANNOUNCE DETAILS
 NORWOOD V|AOUCT
Will Be 40 Feet Long and
 50 Feet Wide
CONCRETE TO BE USED
Ten-Foot Sidewalks and Forty Foot Street Called For in the Plans Just Approved by City
 Engineer

Details of the Norwood viaduct plans for which were approved by the engl- neering department of the city Friday, were obtained yesterday
 The structure, which will span the tracks of the Southern railway. Illinois Central and Belt lines at Twelfth ave- nue, will be 140 feet long, There will be five spans. A % foot clearance will be required over the railroad underneath the structure. From there to the top will measure an additional 25 feet.
 The construction will be entirely Of white concrete. reinforced. There will be ornamental pannelling used in the az poach pillars, but generally speaking the bridge will be plain. The structure will have 40 foot space for street use, pro viding for a double track street car line. On either side will be sidewalks 10 feet wide, making the total width of the via duct co feet, the same as the streets and avenues of that section. The roadway f the viaduct will be a solid slab of con- crete 20 inches thick. Pillars of concrete win be placed underneath at five points in the 140 feet length.
 Engineers of the various railways are prepared to let the bids for the oonstruc- tion. which will require 1900 barrels of concrete. and by January l it is believed the work will be started. Several con- tractors well known as railroad construc- tors are here now waiting for the invita- tions to bid
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-15
Walter Moore Announces Requirement of 35,0O0
 Acres
DEVELOPMENT WILL
 BE ON HUGE SCALE
Not Yet Ready to Announce Asso- ciates, But Work Will Begin on New Property Immediately
 After the Holidays

By acquiring the holdings of the War rior Coal and Land company and adding property totalling S5.0Oo acres in the Black Creek basin, the Panama Coal and Iron company has taken the first step in de- velopment plans involving s1,5O0.Ooo
 The formal announcement was made yesterday that the Warrior company, of which the late w. H. Woodward was president. had been purchased by the Panama Coal company, of which Walter Moore is president. After acquiring the former company the interests of Mr. Moore secured other acreage in the Black creek-sipsey basin aggregating the giant total of S5,000 acres. The land is in Wal ker county and adjoins the Empfre prop erty and the Maryland Coal company, headed by the -DeBardeleben inter- ests, announcement concerning which was made some time ago in The Age Herald
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-15
TWO WILL INVOLVE
 SPENDING S2.225. .OOO

The two developments, the latest one being that of Walter Moore and asso- ciates, will involve the expenditure of practically s2.225,0OO in the Black Creek Sipsey basin. It is said the Panama company will be able to control the whole Black Creek basin, practically by reason of owning twice as much acreage as any other company and by being closely affiliated with other developing interests in that section The land which is to be utilized has never been developed and the mining of coal there means the addi- tional enrichment of this district to that extent
 Experts employed by Mir. Moore and associates have figured and reported that the property owned by the company IS capable of furnishing 9O.0O0,0o0 tons Of coal to the developers or 100000 tons of coal per year for 90 years. On that cal culation the financing of the proposition. while not as easy as one might suppose. has been earned with unusual sue cess. MT. Moore and his associates here lave been working on the assembling of the land for over eight years, and have only during the past few days got the entire block into workable shape.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-15
AT THE HOTELS

D. A. Stewart of Winfield, s. A. Hob- son of Fayette. Charles H. Parsons of Anniston and s. R. Bechtel of Auburn are at the Empire.
 c. H. Butts of Atlanta, J. H. Ham brick of Chicago and c. c. Lindsey of Montgomery are at the Metropolitan.
 Jack A. Thompson of St. Louis, James E. Malone of New York city and J A. Bryley of Tuscaloosa are at the Nor ris.
 J. ". King of Talladega, P. E. Martin of Atlanta and J. M. Mcdonald of Fort Payne are registered at the Birming- ham.
 Judge W. M. Kavanaugh of Little Rock. E. c. Parcells of New York and A- NJ. oplinger of Chicago are stopping at the Hillman.
 George Adams of Corona and Murray Cannon of Oakman are among those stopping at the Florence.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-15
BAR ASSOCIATION
 WILL MEET FRIDAY

The Birmingham Bar association will hold it's annual meeting next Friday afternoon at 3 o'clock at the law library in the First National bank building. The officers for the ensuing year will be elected and the reports of the president and secretary will be made Many matters of importance will come up for discussion. Special notices have been sent out, requesting the presence of every member of the as sociation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-15
MOST EXTENSIVE WORK YET IN BLACK CREEK SEAM

It is proposed by Mir. Moore and as sociates from the cast and middle west to start developments on the property at once. Plans have been outlined which will involve the most extensive develop ment ever made on the Black Creek seam when they reach the maximum. MT. Moore said yesterday that by 1914 it was imperative that 250O tons per day be mined for agreements already made, and that an additional tonnage will be taken out from over 30 drifts, which will be arranged by the company.
 The land lies upon the banks of the Warrior river. To the property now the Frisco lines are building a spur which will involve a cost of over S500OO0 and which will serve the Maryland Coal com pany as we'll as the Panama company The river is at hand, so the two com panies will have river transportation as well as rail. It is announced that over 2000 tons of coal per day Is destined for shipment outside of America from the Panama Coal company, agreements to tbis effect having already been reached
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-15
Marriage Licenses

The following marriage licenses were is- sued yesterday in the office of the pros bate clerk:
 Frank T. Miller of St. Louis, Mo, and Mss Louis Davis
 O. T. Franklin of Irondale and Mrs. Pearl DcDaniell.
 John l.. Likoudis of Birmingham and Miss Ourania Boulancas.
 II. T. Payne of Helena and Miss Carrie Lee Barrow.
 Grover Cox of Shades Creek and Miss Oracle Curren.
 Fred Wallace of Birmingham and Miss Hazel Brown.
 J. A. Tanner of Birmingham and Miss Gertrude Neighbors.
 Marcus English of Bessemer and Miss Mary Finley.
 M. T. Woody of Ensley and Mrs. Louis b. Kelly.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-15
MOTION AWARDS FOUNDATION WORK Jones Company May Begin Work Tomorrow on New
 Apartment

A contract for the excavation and the concrete retaining walls for the Molton apartment, corner Fifth avenue and Twentieth street. was let yesterday to the Fred A. Jones Construction company according to an announcement by T. II. Motion, who is erecting the apartment house. It Is probable that ground will be broken tomorrow, the site having been cleared several weeks ago by the removal of a small cottage.
 The new apartment house will be direct ly opposite the Tutwiler hotel and the Southern club. MT. Motion announced two weeks ago this morning that the building would cost about S15oO00 and per- haps more. II will be modern in every way and will be elegantly furnished
 It was added yesterday by Mir. Motion that Harry B. Nheeock, his architect, was engaged on the details of the build ing, and that contracts would be let from time to time as they were reached. The excavation for the basement and the con- struction of the concrete retaining walls will require about two months
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-15
CANNOT ANNOUNCE HIS
 ASSOCIATES IN DEAL

I cannot at this time announce my as- sociates from the east and elsewhere in this development" said MT. Moore yes terday. However. I can say without fear of refutation that no development of recent years will be of greater value to the individuals interested and the gen eral district. In the first place, We will develop a giant trade cycle in South American ports that will be of great val ue to this district.
 We propose to mine 5000 tons of coal per day from the % drifts which we are to open. Of this we have assurances Of the daily exportation of 2000 tons This property is so situated that we will have excellent river transportation. being in the head waters of the Warrior and | may say our officials look upon this cou- dition with great favor. However. the mere water transportation proposition would not serve us adequately and for that reason the Frisco lines are now be- ing extended into this property situted in Walker county al a cost of S500,000 esti- mated conservatively.
 We will get to work on this develop ment immediately after the holidays and by the latter part of the year will be sell ing coal from tho Black Creek seam. We have acquired 5.000 acres of land. incud- ing the Warrior Coal and Land com pany. formerly headed by the late ". F Woodward We purchased the holdings of all those interested in the company at the time Mir Woodward accepted the presidency of the company. We have added to that land considerably and have now the most valuable lands in the Black Creek and Sipsey basin.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-15

body the sores would get infiamed and they disfgured my face. It was worse where my clothes irritated them. Toe eruption was yellowish watery kind. sometimes bloody In warm weather it was so bad I was not able to work on account of the raw irritating sores on my head and body. Sometimes the sores would spread until two or three of them would get together and form one large sore.
 After trying various medicines without relief tried Cuticura Soap and Ointment. After using four cakes Of Cuticura Soap and four boxes of Cuticura Ointment and one bottle of the Resolvent 1 was entirely sound and well and have been for eleven years. Cuticura Soap and Ointment cured me when all others failed to do me any good (Signed) " H. Williams. Mar. 19. 1912.
 Cuticura Soap and Cuticura Ointment arc sold throughout the world. A single set is often sufficient Liberal sample of each mailed free with 32-p. Skin Book. Address postcard "Cuticura. Dept. T. Boston.
 as-Tender-faced men should use CuticurN Soap Shaving Stick. 2oc. Sample free.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-15
COMPETE WITH VIRGINIA
 COAL FOR GOVERNMENT

That with the Black Creek coal his company will be able to sell to the gov ernment now specifying Virginia coal .s the opinion of MT. Moore and his asso- ciates. He said yesterday that the coal at Black Creek, which he will mine, is the greatest bituminous coal In the world and will surely cause the government to abandon the eoaling of ships in Firginia.
 Birmingham can compete with Nir- ginia easily when this coal is ready to be marketed said Mir. Moore and that fact will be of material advantage to Bir. mingham. You see, the Black Greek tests run less than per cent ash. while the British thermal units from IS tests made are 1562s. That analysis. I take II, will please the government fuel agents. and for one time at least Alabama coal will be burned in government ships"
 MT Moore yesterday said that his corr pany would be Incorporated for sl .o01Do but that an additional s5o0,0o1 would be added to the capitaliza ton, as improve ments were made from time to time. He figures that it will require at least one year to get tonnage out of sufficient value to earn revenue and that openings, houses and the general operations will be going on all the while.
 He said that every modern plan woull be followed to make the mine of the best. and that every advantage would be given whatever workmen were employed al the place.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-15
Acquire Additional Property

'I strongly advocate acquiring the bai- ance of the half block adjacent to the present new site owned by the govern ment. We would then have light on all four sides of the building, and enough room in the rear for the parcel post busi- ness Property is advancing rapidly and ton or one better suited to the requirc- Tnents could be selected than the one d. ready chosen. If however it were de- sired 10 dispose of the new site acquired two years ago, 1 am of the opinion that the government could sell it at very substantial profit.
 You may remember that a small part of the cost of the new site was contrib uted by private individuals in order to make the price come within the govern- ment appropriation.
 As further indication of the growth of the postoffice business here. 1 would state that a year ago we cancelled a lit tie over 4O.OO0 letters per day. and that for the last week we have been cancelling over 75,00O per day
 T cannot too strongly impress upon you the fact that this pOstonice is not local office. IL has to take care of the govern mental agencies of the whole state of Ala bama. and it should be large enough to cover not only the growth of Brmins ham, but of the whole state.
 "if there are any other facts and fS- tres which you desire. are entirely at your disposal. Respectfully.
 TT. II. ALDRlCII. Postmaster"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-15
'' 77'' GRIP&C0LDS

Doctors "duck" giving advice about catching Cold, according to Medical Review of Reviews.
 If you live in moderation, not stuff or drink too much; wear suitable cloth ing. no low shoes and silk stockings in winter.
 Take ample exercise in the fresh air; sleep in properly ventilated room and keep "SeventySeven" handy taking dose at the first chill or silver, you will seldom catch Cold
 II you wait until you begin to cough and sneeze it may take longer
 A small vial of pleasant pellets fits the vest pocket Your Druggist 25c or mailed.
 Humphreys Homeo. Medicine Co. i56 William St.. New York-Advertisement.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-15
FAVORS PRESENT SITE
Col. Graves Believes Lot Acquired Is
 Large Enough for Building
I'd inc Editor of Age-Herald.

To the Editor of Age Herald.
 great deal has been written about the site for the new postoffice building in this city.
 In my opinion. the present lot, owned by the government, is amply large for the building, both for the present and for many years to come. The location is ideal, conveniently close to business, and very commanding for the appear ance of the building, which should be five or six stories high, using the ground floor for the postoffice and the other floors for offices, court rooms, etc. Very truly yours,
 W. H GRAVES. Birmingham, December 13
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-15
Concert and Dance at ConcOrdia

The Concordia singing section will give a concert and ball at Concordia hall, 1914 Avenue E, on next Wednes day, December IS, at D. m Concerts are given twice annually, one in the spring and one in the fall. They always prove delightful affairs. There will be dancing after the concert is over and refreshments will be served.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-15
Selected Ideal Property

'rhe property selected by the govern ment is most desirably located and is high class property, such as the goveru- ment is abundantly able to own and should own for the convenience of the public
 T have been surprised that our news papers and some individuals have been ied 10 express opposition to the govern ment acquiring the remainder of the half block between Eighteenth and Nineteenth streets l5lxl9O feet, at the northeast cor- her of Fifth avenue and Eighteenth street, giving as reason that the own CTS of the property are holding 1t at an exorbitant price. An investigation into the subject leads me to believe that such expressions have been without knowing what price the owners have named to Congressman Underwood who conferred with them on the subject when he was here a short time ago.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-15
Postmaster Tells Why More Room Is Imperative for
 Birmingham POstoffice
IS CLEARING HOUSE
 FOR ENTIRE STATE
Goes Fully Into Question of New Building and Site, Furnishing Data for Underwood's Use
 Before Committee

Recently Congressman Oscar W. uhdef- wood wrote to Postmaster Truman H. AL drieh regarding data on the needs or the postal department in Birmingham. MT. Underwood has introduced special bill in Congress calling for an appropriation of $1 2000O0 for the erection of new postoffiee and purchasing additional land for the site, and his request for informa- ton is for the purpose of impresslng the committee on public buildings of the de- mands of Birmingham for new and larger postoffiee.
 In his answer 10 MT. Underwood's let ter. Postmaster Aldrich has gone into every detail of the matter thoroughly, and has made a foreible argument wnY Birmingham needs a postoffice. Data concerning population and ratio of in- crease is given; the growth of the post office in consequence and the various fed eral departments now housed in the post office which are overerowded.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-15
Building Permit

The following building permit was is- sued yesterday in the office Of the build ing inspector:
 s4900-Newton Paisley, Twenty-third street between Twelfth and Thirteenth avenues. two story brick building.