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The Washington times., 1912-06-10
GUATEMALAN ENVOY
RETURNS VISIT Of
< < KNOX TO HIS NATION
Senor Herrarte, Former Min
lister Here, to Call
on Taft.

Senor Don Luis Toledo Herrarte, sec
rCtary Of state of Guatemala. TODAY
visited the State Department and as en-
Noy Of President Cabrera. of the re-
pubic of Guatemala. returnsd Nhc
courtesy of Secretary KnoX's visit to
Guatemala last March.
Secretary Knox received the envo> at
10 o'clock, and shortly thereafter visit
ed him ut the Guat emalan legation.
1'his afternoon DR.. Herrarte will call
upon President Taft at the white
House.
DR.. Herrar.e was minister to Wash
ington from 1907 TO I99, and while
here rnade many friends in both diplo-
matte and social circles. During his
Iierrarte will be honor guest a. a
numi or Of receptions.
The American legation In Honduras
reports that DR.. Monbrenc, recently
minister OF Honduras at Washington,
is tu be sent to this country on a
special mission to exprcss the apprecil-
titn OF the government Of Honduras
for the recent visit of Secretary Knox.
JulV Betancourt, the newly appoint
ed Colombian minister, will pay his
respects to the President about the
Iniddle of the week.
In honor Of Or. Harrarte, D dinner
wHs given at the New willard last
niyht b. John Barrett, director q: the
Pan American / ihUn.
Among the guests were the min
lister of Salvador, FREDERICK Malta ;
the mintster of Eenezuela'. Pedro
ragua, Mr.. Castrillo: the minister of
Cuba, Martin Rivero; the minister of
Guatemala, Joachim Mendez; speaker
OF the house of representatives of Cuba,
Orestes Ferrera; Representative VIII
liam Sulzer, the United States minister
to Guatemala, r. S. r. Hit; Ira e.
Bennett. +. A. Walker, Gen. George w.
Davis, Francisco J. Yanes, w. s. PEN
field, Capt. G. II. Fortescue, and Mr..
Lowenthal, secretary to DR.. Herrarte.
The Washington times., 1912-06-10
Pleads Self-Defense
In Manslaughter Case

Charged with manslaughter, John
Lewis, colored, slayer of Lott White.
was today placed on trial before Justice
Anderson, in Criminal Court, No. 1.
pleading self-defense.
White was struck on the head with
a bottle on November 80, last, and died
next day. Lewis claims that White was
chasing him with a knife, and that he
turned on his assailant and felled him
with a bottle.
Assistant Prosecutors James n. Proc
tor and 8. McComas Hawken are hand
ling the case for the Government, while
Attorneys James s. Easby-Smi and X.
b. Fleharty represent the defendant
The Washington times., 1912-06-10
REAL ESTATE MEN
ARRANGING BOARD
FOR MEMBERSHIP
Brokers Association Is Re-
ceiving Encouragement for
Candidates for Admission.

The personnel of the committee on
membership Of the new Real Estate
Brokers Association of Washington
city is being made up by temporary
Chairman William ii. Saunders, and is
expected to be completed this week.
Mr.. Saunders has had number of
conferences with real estate men since
the meeting of Organization Thursday
night with view to filling the commit
tee and completing the organizat ton. He
said today the names of the members
would be announced as soon as he could
get acceptsnces from those who lad
been invited to serve. Mr.. Saunders has
already received number OF appli-
cations for membership In the new as
ISOLATION. These are pending action by
the committee which is in process OF
formation.
While the association will probably
not be completely organized before the
convention of the National Association
of Real Estate Exchanges Is held in
Louisville late this month, the new or
ganization Will be represented at the
national gathering of real estate men.
John l.. Weaver. chairman of the con-
stitution committee. Is planning to at
tend the convention. and others are
considering attending. The needs OF
the District are to be set prominently
before the national association of real
estate men. 60 ....
New Company Formed.
The Poured House Construction Com.
pany has been formed with Col. William
T. Chantland, president; i. c. Spangler
vice president, and c. C. Leadbeatcr
trea surer, to build poured concrete
houses ut Virginia Highlands The com
paDy has the contract for putting in q
water supply for 100 houses.
Buy Dwellings.
Mrs. Mae b. Cox has purchased tho
new two-story dwelling at 136 v street
northeast for si,1oo. and Wade II. Bald
win has purchased the new two story
dwelling at 15S L street for So 900. Tht
houses are i'm the new High View opera
ton of Harry Wardman, and we're SOLD
through the office of Shannon & Luchs
The Washington times., 1912-06-10
BLEEDING GUMS

When your gums bleed and are SEN
sitive, it is the warning Of Riggs Dis
ease, and unless cared for at once the
teeth will get loose and fall out.
There is only one home treatment
known for this condition-Calrs Anti
Riggs. used instead of the ordinary
dentifrice. This quickly relieves the
painful and dangerous infection, makes
the gums hard and the teeth firm. Get
a SOC bottle from Peoples Pharmacy, 9TH
and X streets. and have your teeth
firm and sound for a lifetime. Used
and indorsed by leading professional
people. who realize the attraction OF
perfect teeth
IL you suffer from sore mouth, caused
by new plate. Calls Anti-Riggs will
give quick relief.
The Washington times., 1912-06-10
Engineers of Army
To Make Inspection

The board of army engineers, acting
with the Secretary of the Interior in
an advisory capacity in determining the
dispute over the use of the Ketch-
Hetcy valley as a reservoir site by the
city of San Francisco, will go 20 the Pa
cific Coast early next month to examine
the project and fsmiIiarize itself with
conditions there.
Secretary Fisher has given the city
showing it's side of the case. The OBJ
jectors will be given time thereafter to
file an answer and further evidence, and
the secretary does not expect to reach
a decision in the case before NoXemher
The Washington times., 1912-06-10
Hardwick Is Opposed
To Compensation Bill

Opposition to the adoption of the
Norkmen's compensation bill by the
House was voiced by Congressman
Hardwick, of Georgia, before the House
Judiciary Committee today. Mr.. Hard
wick forcibly pointed out the fact that
the measure, In its present status, pro-
hibits employees from enjoying the bene-
fits OF damage suits under the present
laws and declared that the European
governments whose views are not pa
ternalistic. do not deprive their en-
ployes from the privileges of civil suits.
The Washington times., 1912-06-10
Postoffice Clerks
Will Hold Outing

Branch fifteen of the United National
A Association Of Postoffice Clerks tomor-
row will have It's annual excursion to
Marshall Hall, leaving on the steamer
st. Johns at 1890 in the morning and
on the steamer Charles Manchester at
2:30 O'Clock in the afternoon.
feature of the excursion will be n
championship baseball game between
the employees of the main office and
those of the other postoffices of the
city.
The Washington times., 1912-06-10
Hit by Motor Car.

Mrs. Rebecca Talbert, ffty-one years
old, OF 9o4 Ninth street southeast. was
knocked down by an automobile at
Eleventh and Il streets this morning,
receiving several cuts on the back and
head. and bruises about the arms and
legs. She refused hospital treatment
and was taken home by friends,
The Washington times., 1912-06-10
Safeguarding Measure
Adopted by Cunarders

LONDON. June 10.-A new safeguard
ing measure. growing out of the Ii
tanic disaster, was announced today by
the Cunard Steamship Company. That
line will appoint an additional officer to
the Lusitania and Mauretania, the two
fastest passenger carrying ships In the
world, to alternate in duties with the
commanders of the liners. The new Of
ficers will rank as members of the cap
tain's staff.
The Washington times., 1912-06-10
Graduating Exercises
At St. Johns College

The annual address to the graduating
class will be delivered by the Very Rev.
]. r, Meagher, o. p, pastor OF ST
Dominic's. at the forty-sixth annual
commencement exercises of st. Johns
college, 1925 Vermont avenue north
west, Wednesday evening.
Monsignor Thomas J. Shahan, rector
of the Catholic university, will preside
at the exercises the full program Of
which is not yet complete.
The Washington times., 1912-06-10
Alleged Pitckpockets
Back in Baltimore

George Raymond and Harry Thayman,
two of the four alleged pickpockets ar
rested in this city last Friday, were
taken to Baltimore today to answer
charges of robbery. The men were ar
rested as they stepped from an electric
car Frlday night. the Baltimore authori-
ties having telephoned TO the local
police.
The Washington times., 1912-06-10


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The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-27
L.,I.&L. EMPLOYES
 OBSERVE HOLIDAY
Big Christmas Tree and Dance Was Given Last
 Night

A most happy affair was the dance and Christmas tree given by the Elm ployes' Mutual Benefit association of the firm of Loveman, Joseph & Loeb to the young boys and girls, or to use an expression of the street, the kids" that are in the employ of the firm. There are close to 200 bright eyed lads and rosy checked lassies who wrap packages carry parcels a.. tend to the change, deliver messages. and if the occasion arises sass" the smart Aleck who thinks he knows more than they do, who are employed by the greatest store south of the Ohio river"
 These boys and girls were given the dance and Christmas tree, not by the members of the firm. but by the Mu- tual Benefit association. of which ev- cry employe of the firm is d member, and no others. The dues range from a few coppers to 20 cents and the behe- fits from S1.50 to SIC per week in the event of sickness.
 But that has nothing to do with the flair last night which was enjoyed to the utmost by the guests of the as-
 
 had been invited to be present The principal feature was the Christmas tree, which was laden with presents and brilliant with electric lights and Christmas decorations. The committee of the association had provided a pres ent for every boy and every girl and as "old Santa" called their names, each went forward and received the gifts, the girls with blushes, the boys with brir6t tenances
 Previous to the presentation, B. F. Ezekiel introduced M. Y. Joseph. mem Der of the firm. to make a talk to the guests of the evening. Without preaching" MT. Joseph made a heart to heart talk 10 the boys in which he stated that honesty of purpose, indus stones to success He secuted the idea that in this generation opportunities were not so plentifu formerly and insisted that never in the history of the country had there been greater opportunities than now. He admon- ished the boys to strive to win success by honest effort and closed by sug- gesting that among the boys assembled there might be future members of the firm of which he was one. MT Joseph was given quite an ovation for his happy and appropriate speech.
 The distribution of the presents fol- lowed with E. W. Linsted acting as Santa Claus. Mr. Linsted has charge of the kids employed by the firm and his selection as santa was much ap- preciated by them. After the presents were distributed came the dance and the future members of the firm" and the chaming little girls joined in the graceful swing of the waltz and the dash of the two step.
 The committee who prepared the Christmas tree were: E. W. I4insted, Miss Molly Dowd and Mrs. Lena West colt. The committee on arrangements was l. B. Wellmsn, Berney Loveman, Roy Vaughan, Banks Ormond and Miss Dowd. Quite number of the mem bers of the firm and their friends were present, including Mir and Mrs B. A. Loveman, NJ. V. Joseph. Leopold Loeb, Louis B. Joseph, B. F. Ezekiel, J. K, Sterne and others.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-27
AT THE HOTELS

). M. Barker of Montgomery, B. Ma bors of Montevallo and W. c. Watson of Decatur are registered at the Florence.
 6. W. Burchheld of Brookwood. J. Me- Pherson of Montgomery and R. Walton of Aberdeen. Miss. are among those stop ping at the Birmingham.
 J. E. Lacy of Jasper, W. IL Burgins of Talladega and W. M. Stewart of Pratt vile are registered at the Metropolitan.
 M. J. Gerson of Anniston, J. T. Jones of Decatur and M Cody of Montgomery are among the arrivals at the Morris.
 r. ". Brandon of Anniston, A. D. Riser of Atlanta and r. NJ. Van Densen of Syla- cauga are stopping at the Hillman.
 H. S. Miller of Anniston, H. Murphy of Tuscaloosa and c. H. Parsons of Annis- ton are among the arrivals at the Elm pire.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-27
Many Surprises in Enter tainment Promised by the
 Programme Committee
BEGINS AT HILLMAN
 HOTEL AT 6:30 O'CLOCK
President Sibley of Chamber Will Act as Postmaster and Asks the Glad Hand Committee to Be
 on Hand at 6:15 O'Clock

There will be at least 300 travelling men at the banquet al s:so o'clock this evening given in their honor at the Hillman hotel by the Chamber of Com merce. In addition there will be score or more guests and the board of directors of the chamber The af- fair will be one of the notable occasions of the winter. according to the chairman of the committee on arrangements, John L. Parker.
 Sidney Lazarus and his committee on stunts" hinted yesterday that many surprises would be experienced during the evening. Among the 300 trayelirs z men there are some clever amateur entertainers and these will be called upon to contribute to the evenings programme. Calman's orchestra will render music and a male quartette will sing while the "eats" are being de- voured. The Orpheum and Majestic theatres will loan some of its talented performers who will do their acts be- tween the speeches.
 Printing Programme
 The programme is now in the hands of the printer and will be finished early today 1t contains the list of speakers
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-27
STANDING ROOM ONLY
By CHARLES H. MANDY

With a few exceptions, the courthouse of Jefferson county is as tenantess as the innermost recesses of the Sahara desert, the corridors and eourtrooms are as lonesome as q defeated candidate tae day after election, and "the bats and the owls" again reign supreme.
 The courthouse is undoubtedly a hand some edihce when viewed from the out side, and is justly the pride of the eoun- " for it's architectural beauty. yet there arc those who say it Is far more orDa- mertal than useful and that it's interior al engagements are not nearly as conven- tent as mud daubed log cabin.
 As was stated, the several court rooms and corridors arc deserted, not by any act of the able jurists who preside over the courts, but by operation of law, and the lawyers and litigants must wait until the court again convenes to take up the countless cases on the several dockets that have been passed and repassed from time to time with regularity.
 Tho clerks of tho courts and the other county officials are busy, but are not re- ceiving many callers. There Is one spot in that noble edifice that resembles as busy a scene as 8 10 cent store the night before Christmas. which is the office of George Tarrant. the tax collector, and that of his wide awake partner, Frank Hewitt. who with their efficient corps of is sistants are burning the midnight oil to enable the citizens of the county who own property to pay taxes on said prop
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-27
BIRMINGHAM PARTY
 WILL VISIT CANAL
Understood That Number of Citizens Will Make Trip
 During Coming Month

For the purpose Of seeing the Panama canal before it is opened under the in coming democratic administration, many Birmingham citizens will make a trip over that work during January. In engi- neering circles it is the opinion that no greater feat has been performed in many years than the construction of the big canal. The part that Alabama men have played in the construction has also cen tered interest among local citizens.
 It is understood that one of the larger liners from New York will be operated to New Orleans and thence to Panama On that ship number of Birmingham people will embark. Two parties will prob ably be made up from Birmingham.
 The visitors to Panama will be gone about two weeks, it is understood, and will include among others: w. P. c. Harding, Frank II. Crockard. Henry B. Gray Robert Jenlson, Jr., John l.. Raul, MT. and Mrs. I. Groom Beatty. Mir. and Mrs E. F. Roden, Jr
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-27
DELAY BOY HURT
 BY TOY CANNON

Arthur Delay. the 1o-year-old son or AIr. and Mrs Delay. soS Fourteenth street. was rather severely burned y.hr,strnas day about the head and face from the explosion of toy cannon
 The little fellow joined party of boys of whom he was the proud pos sessor of the dangerous toy. Arthur tried to load and shoot the cannon and when applying the match the powder exploded from the touch hole and he re- ceived the blast full fin the face. The burns were very painful and he suffered much, but last night 1t was stated he As much improved.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-27
Real Estate Transfers

Deeds were placed on record yesterday in the office of the probate clerk show ing the following transfers of real estate, the consideration being 5000 or more
 sl05o-D. O. Robinson and wife to N A. Copeland, lots and 1, according to the pans and surveys of Dryer & Phillips.
 s240O-Brmingham Realty company to Tolbert P. Hibbler and Newton Paisley lct 4, in block 21, according to the plans and surveys of the Birmingham Realty company's fourth addition to Birmingham.
 sls5-D. J. Atkinson and wife to Nose Walker, lot ,, according to the plans and surveys of C. B. Warren.
 siseo--J. F. Russell to J. T. Hazlewood lot 1s, in block ,. according to the plans and surveys of vestal Heights.
 s,5oo-R. F. Collins to l.. w. Clark, part Of lots and ?, in block 6l5, according to the plans and surveys of the Elyton Land company.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-27
COMMISSION TALKS
 OF GOOD BEHAVIOR
Greatly Pleased With Good Order Maintained During Strenuous
 Christmas Period

The city commissioners are greatly pleased with the order maintained on the streets of Birmingham Christmas eve and Christmas day.
 The approval of the commissioners was expressed yesterday by President Exum. who said that the order maintained, which was due largely to the education of the people against 'non-sane' celebrations and to police vigilance.
 The 1911 Christmas eve was perhaps the most discouraging ever held in Birmng- ham and the performances on that night have been commented upon from time to time since This year the police de- termined to get the upper hand and the commissioners think they succeeded re- markedly we'll
 President Exum. MT. Weatherly and Judge Lane were all commenting yester- day upon the good behavior of Birming- ham.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-27
Marriage Licenses

rhe following marriage licenses were is- sued yesterday in the office of the pro- bate clerk:
 H. R. DeI4aye of Birmingham and Miss Edith Eppingstone.
 w. K. Bindett of Birmingham and Miss Stella E. Mosley.
 P. H. Plumles of Birmingham and Miss Clara H. Steward.
 Ed Flynn of Pratt City and Miss Mag gle Miller.
 s. o. Kimbrougf of Charleston, W. Va, and Miss Ruth Gregory.
 w. S. Schneider of Birmingham and Miss Mary Marguerite Vance.
 L. S. Butler of Henry Ellen and Miss Minnie Wallace.
 l.. z. F'ailer of Ensley and Miss Beulah 0. Burnett.
 Arthur Horton of Ensley and Miss Liz Eie Hendrix.
 J. l.. Riggs of Birmingham and Miss Hattie Hodges.
 Paul ceyte of Dora and Miss Antoinette Brignet.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-27

stick to my clothes, which kept mo from sleeping and made me suffer terribly.
 'i used home remedies. then they be- came worse so l was obliged to undergo a treatment and I used salve but it did no good. 1 suffered about three months then l saw the Cuticura Soap and Oint- ment advertised and I thought would send and get a sample and try them. I used the sample Of Cuticura Soap and Ointment and they helped me 3 great deal. so I bought some and used them about two months and they completely cured me (signed) Edward V. Thomas Mar. 26, 1912.
 For treating poor complexions. red. rough hands, and dry. thin and falling hair. Cuti- cura Soap and Cuticura Ointment have been the worlds favorites for more than n gen eration. Sold everywhere. Liberal sample of each mailed free, with 32-p Skin Book Ad- dress postcard Cuticura. Dept. T Boston,
 sSTender-faced men should use Cuticura Soap Shaving Stick. 25c. Sample frss
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-27
Pleased With City

He said. q never saw such develop ment in all my life. Two or three years ago I spent few days here and I clearly remember my impressions then of Birmingham. which appeared to be a thriving city. But this time as l motored over your downtown streets and beautiful residential sections I was amazed by tho great changes which have taken place in the short space of high skyscrapers, and I hear that you are building more of them. This Is truly the progressive spot of the south
 q am bringing my company of play CTS for the winter season and if Bir- mingham weather conditions will allow films on industrial and railroad sub jects and also will put on society plays in which we will have to have the CO., operation of some of the local anna teur theatrical organizations. Condi- tions here appear ideal for moving pie CT"
 MT. McGowan was the guest of the Chamber of Commerce yesterday after noon and was shown over the district by a representative of the civic cham Der. Later in the afternoon MT. Me Clifton of the Lubin company and had a talk with them on the work all three are interested in.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-27
COMMISSION WILL
 HANDLE ROUTINE
No Important Matters Are to Be Taken Up at the Session This
 Afternoon

meeting of the city commission will be held this afternoon at o'clock. The commissioners have been celebrating the holidays and there is conslderaoie amount of routine work to be handled. The city officials have no intention, how ever, of taking up any important subjects before the new year.
 At the meeting today there may be a. few matters develop which demand at teption, and these will be handled. How ever, no public service questions or other work of that nature will be discussed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-27
ROBERT STUBBS IS
 HURT IN AUTOMOBILE

Robert Stubbs. the well known motor cycle agent. was seriously injured yes terday afternoon in collision between wagon, at the corner of Eighth avenue and Twenty-eghth street, north. Mir. Stubbs was painfully cut about the head and face and was unconscious for some time. Several other men in the auto mobile scaped injury. .f
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-27

is expected that the tree will be an even greater success than in past years,
 Officers of the army last night stated that donations of toys will he gladly received today. and they promise to see that they are distributed in worthy places. If any of the stores or others have toys which are shopworn or broken and will notify headquarters, army workers will call for them, or they may be sent direct to the army headquarters 21f5 Twentieth street, north.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-27
IS FATALLY
 HURT IN EXPLOSION

Stefen Caputo, employed by the M. Jones Construction company, was fatally sion at Vinemont. He was brought to. Birmingham and died at local infrm- ary yesterday evening at 5:O o'clock. The remains will be sent to Vinemont this afternoon, where interment will be made
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-27
LOYD WILL MOVE
 ID BIRMINGHAM
Secretary of State Tax Com mission Goes With Ala
 bama Power Co.

Will R. Lloyd. secretary of the state tax since 1907, has resigned that position and will hereafter reside in Bir- mingham as tax agent of the Alabama Power company.
 His resignation is effective January 1. At that time the commission will elect Il
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-27
PERSONAL

Mir. Ben Well left Christmas day for Mountain Valley Springs Hotel. Arkan- sas, where Mrs. Ben Well and Mrs. Mar GUS Well are now stopping, and will re- main with them till their return home and will accompany them to Birming ham some time next month.