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The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-11-22
POSTOFF|CE MEN
 ID HOLD BANQUET
In Nature of Celebration for Favorable Postal Legisla-
 tiOn of Last Congress

Tonight at s:SO o'clock the postal employees of Bessemer. Ensley and Br- mingham postoffices and surrounding branches in the district will hold banquet al the Country club in honor of favorable legislation passed for their benefit by the efforts of Senator Jo- seph F. Johnston and Congressman Oscar'w Underwood al the last ses- sion of Congress. This Is the first op- portunity the postal employees have had to thank the champions of their cause in Washington and the banquet prom ises to be very elaborate affair.
 Senator Johnston and Congressman Underwood have accepted their inVi- tations and will be the chief speakers of the evening. NJ. F. James. chairman of the national advisory board of the National Postoffice Clerks f>ociatiou. will also address the postal employees
 Plans are all completed for the ban queters thls evening which are expect ed Co number over 100 by the com mittee on arrangements, consisting of !. w. Goudnock. +. W. Brown. W. E
 kreh and L. R. Sewell president of the local postal clerks association.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-11-22
AT THE HOTELS

y.R. White of Hamilton, ". T. Sanders of Athens and c. R. Franks of Hamilton are at the Empire.
 E. D. Hallis of Scottsboro, c. B. lSayne of Bloeton and w. H. Oates of Montgom- cry are registered at the Morris.
 J. c. Vanfossier of Philadelphia R. s. wilcox of Eutaw and T. c. Smith of At talla are guests at the Birmingham.
 L. G. Waldorf of Annston. NJ. l.. Fleteh- CT of Nashville and II. C. Haynes of At lonta are at the Hillman.
 J. H. French of Athens, J. A. Brice of oneonta and J. G. Wilkinson of Raglana are registered at the Florence.
 J. c. Oakley of Montgomery, J. H. Quinn of Brookwood and w. M. Frank of Talla- dega are stopping at the Metropolitan.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-11-22
SPECIAL SESSION OF
 COMMISSION TODAY
Will Meet This Morning to Consider the Question of
 Municipal Ownership

To discuss municipal ownership, the city commission will meet this morn ing in special called session, the call having been issued in writing yesterday by President c. EXum.
 The chief points to be debated will be the advisability of buying the plant Of the Birmingham Waterworks com pany and the extension of the mu- nicipal lighting plant at North Bir- mingham.
 The regular meeting of the com- mission to occur this afternoon will be. it is indicated. consumed with rou- tine matters only. It apears that the eligibility of Clement R. Wood to act as city recorder will not be considered. The point was raised some time ago on account of the fact that Mir Wood is less than % years of age
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-11-22


 peel of like Ash scales. My stocking would stick to my anklo as if it were glued It appeared to affect me moro where my clothes or shoes bound my ankles. I also had 1t on my fingers.
 'l was treated without getting any bene- fit. began using Cuticura Soap and Ointment as directed and then applied the Cuticura Ointment and bound the ankles with soft bandage. after bathing it with Cuticura Soap. They cured me in about two months. The skin Is soft and smooth and shows no signs of irritation. winch previous to using the Cuticura Soap and Ointment it was hard. scaly and infiamed ,, (Signed) T. W. Henderson. Dec. 2. Ielf For more than generation Cuticura Soap and Ointment have afforded the most eco nomical treatment for affections of the skin and scalp that torture, itch. burn. scale, and destroy sleep. Sold everywhere. Sample of each mailed free. with 32-p Skin Book. Ad- dress postcard "Cuticlra. Dept T. Boston As-Tender-faced men should use Cuticura Soap Shaving Stick. 25c. Sample frss.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-11-22
Hobson Would Preserve
 the Hobson Organisation


 His statement addressed to The Age Herald follows:
 T fear I didn't make myself sufficient y clear last night to your able and en- terprising reporter l certainly shall not run for Congress if I can persuade either Mir. Musgrove. or MT. ClarlSson, or any other strong man who voted for Captain Hobson in the last terrific onslaught hls enemies made on him, to make the race T have no penchant for politics, and. besides, have devoted my life quietly studiously and exclusively for the past Is years to science. agriculture and in- dustral development, and hence. would be at a great disadvantage pitted against the nimbe witted and adept politicians at present grooming for the race royal in the sixth district.
 50, l shall not run except as a last resort in order to best hold together the great unorganized organization, so to speak. of progressive democracy in the Sixth district that Captain IIobson and his friends have built up through the years with so much labor and sacrifice"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-11-22
RaaI Estate Transfers

needs were placed on record yesterday in the office of the probate clerk, snow ins the following transfers Of real estate inc consideration being 5000 or more:
 birmingham Realty company to w. c. Tyler. part of lots l and 2' m DOCK 21. according to the plans and surveys oi fhe fourth addition of the Birmingham -Realtv company to the city of Birming- ham.
 s1eoo-B. J. Jeffcoat to Mrs. Nj. J. Jeff coat. lots 10 and Il in block 151, according to the plans and surveys of the East Lake Land company.
 s9N0-G. M. Lathem and wife to Eliza Mcpherson. lot in block 2, lot in block Q lot in block 1, according to the pres en+ plans and surveys of Magnolia Heights.
 sooo-William E. Arnett and wife to B D. Coffman, an undivided two-thirds of the southeast quarter of section 2' township IT, range west, according to the plans and surveys of Jefferson county,
 s7ooo-Mrs. l.. J. Morris, ct al, and John P Hood and Inzer G. Hood to Mary c. Eereuson. part of lot 2 in block 31, ac- cordinr to the plans and surveys of phelan's addition to the city of Birming- ham,
 s1soo-Ralph c. Potts and wife to John w. Patton, 1s acres of the northwest cor ner of the southwest quarter of the southeast quarter of section 20, township IS. range west, according to the plans and surveys of Fulton Springs.
 s1soo-George A. Stoves to F. D. Hyche, xlh acres of the south half of the south half of the north half of the southwest quarter of the northeast quarter of sec ton s1, township IS, range west, ac- cording to the plans and surveys of lief ferson county.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-11-22
SOUTHERN RAILWAY
 MEN IN CONFERENCE
Representatives Here Dis cussing General Passen-
 ger Traffic Problems

Representatives of the passenger de- pertinent Of the Southern railway from all parts of the country will meet In Birmingham today to discuss passenger matters in general. Particular attention will be given 10 the winter tourist busl- ness and the inauguration of winter train service from all section of the United States to the south.
 It Is announced that beginning Nov ember 2 the Kansas City Florida special will be operated solid from Kansas City, through to Jacksonville carrying through coaches and dining cars by way of Blr- mingham, and also sleeping cars from Colorado Springs to Kansas City and St. Louis. running daily. This train south- bound, will leave Birmingham al 3:55 D. m. daily, arriving In Jacksonville at 8 o'clock in the morning.
 Today's conference will be held at the Hotel Hillman. Announcement is made that the new offices of the assistant gen eral passenger agent James Freeman es- tablished here have been moved to tine Empire building in order to secure more room. The business found in Birmingh am and Alabama was even larger than ex- peeted, and larger quarters became im- perative, even so short time after the new offices had been established here The passenger officials of the Southern railway who will be here today and take part in the conference, include the fol- lowing: S H. Hardwick, passenger trat- fic manager, Washington; II. tk Cary, ,.o,ara1 naesenper agent WashingtOn, C. A. Benscoter assistant general pas senger agent, Chattanooga; J. l.. Meek' assistant general passenger agent, At lanta; J. c. Beam, assistant general pas senger agent, St. Louis c. A. DeSaus- sure, assistant general passenger .seht. Memphis: c. A. Kline, assistant general passenger agent, Washington; w. E. Me Gee, assistant general passenger asehl' Columbia S. C.; James Freeman, assist ant general passenger agent, Birmihs- ham,; l.. s. Brown. general agent, Nash- ington; A. s. Thweatt, eastern passenger agent, New York; c. w. Westbury, di- vision passenger agent, Philadelphia; s. F. Burgess, division passenger agent, Richmond; R. II. DeButts, division pas senger agent Charlotte; ]. H. Wood, dl- vision passenger agent, Ashevllle; W. II. Parneli. travelling passenger agent, NOT folk: G. R. Petit, division passenger agen, Jacksonvllle Stanton Curtis north western passenger agent, Chicago; A. sJ. Lee district passenger agent New Or leans: R. l.. Baylor. division passenger agent, Atlanta; w. II. Caffney, division passenger agent, Charleston; c. C. stew are, dfvision passenger agent. Memphis; T. ]. Cornell, district passenger agent, St. Louis; B. II. Todd. district passenger agent Louisville; M. Coxwel district passenger agent, Birmingham.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-11-22
COREY LAND COMPANY
President JemisOn Submits Annual
 Report to Stockholders

Robert Jemison. Jr., president of the Corey Land company, made his annual report to the stockholders of that com pany yesterday. He reported that dur ing the past year much work had been accomplished and that the future out look was roseate, indeed.
 Old officers were reelected as loi- lows: Robert Jemison, Jr., president John L. Raul and Walker Percy vice presidents; A. B. Tanner, secretary and treasurer; Henry B. Gray, otto Marx, 1,ee Bradley, P. G. Shook, Robert Jem- ison. Jr., John L. Raul and Walker Percy. directors.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-11-22
SAYS HE WILL NOT RUN FOR CONGRESS IF MUSGROVE OR GARRISON WILL RUN-HIS STATEMENT

In reference to the story in The Age Herald of yesterday, in which it was stated that s. A. Hobson had not de- termined whether or not he would make the race for Congress from the Sixth district, Mr. uobson has issued a state ment.
 He states that he will not run if either l.. B. Musgrove of Walker or b. l.. Clarkson of Tuscaloosa can be induced to enter the race, or unless it becomes necessary for him to preserve the Hob son "unorganzed organization" of pro- gressve democrats
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-11-22

Featuring the closing Of the second days session of the North Alabama conference yesterday was the address by pr. Wilbur F. Tillett, dean of the Vanderbilt university. Nashville, Tenn, which was delivered before a large congregation at o'clock at the First Methodist church, and the sermon preached at 7:30 o'clock last night by Dr. c. r. Read, also of Nashville. pr Read, who has spent great portion of his life laboring in the mission fields of eorea and China, delivered a brilliant sermon which was heard by one of the largest gatherings of the conference.
 Yesterday afternoon various boards and committees held meetings at which they got to work on their reports which are to be submitted to the con ference. The bishop and the 12 pre- siding elders, who constitute his cab inet, held their regular daily meeting pr. George Stoves of Anniston, pr. J. M. Moore of Nashville and pr. Sam Sla- ton went out to the Miles Memorial college, where they made addresses be- fore the students.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-11-22
Marriage Licenses

The following marriage licenses were Issued yesterday in the office of the pro bate clerk:
 M. W. Robertson of Bessemer and Miss wetona Huey.
 T. I. Meeks of Boyles and Miss Lizzie Henderson.
 Ernest Gates of Birmingham and Miss Sarah Overmark.
 Stafford M. Williams of Birmingham and Mrs. Laura Harris.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-11-22
Second Days Session of the Methodist Conference
 Closes After Busy Day
RECEPTION HELD AT
 BROWN RESIDENCE
Bishop Hendrix Breaches on ssThe Vision of Jacob"-Dr. James Dun- can Will Preach Saturday.
 Bishops Are Pleased
ToDAY's PROGRAMME

a. m.-Conference opens. 9:D-Bishop's address on Joseph" 10:O0-Bishop Hendrix's address pertaining to the Birmingham col- lege
 10;So-Conference session will be resumed.
 12:So p. m.-Adjournment
 2;S-Meeting of the bishops cabinet.
 3:eO-Preaching at the First Methodist church, the speaker to be selected later
 s:30-Meeting of the layrnen. 7:30-Address by Prof. Gus Dyer of Vanderbilt University, Nash vile.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-11-22
Senator Cullom S3

Washington. November 2i.-Sena.es Shelby M. cullom of Illinois. dean of the Senate. will celebrate his s3d birthday tomorrow by attending the wedding of his grandda nghter. Miss Eleanor Rigby. to pr. Henry Pickering Parker, at the Cullom residence in this city.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-11-22
Building Permit

The following building permit was is- sued yesterday in the office of the build ing inspector:
 s14Oo-E. G. Wood, Twelfth street anN Twelfth avenue. one story frame.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-11-22

drawn on caused . skin afYec- ton which the doctors pro- nounced eczema. It first started with an itching and burning. with very dry skin. Constant scratching. espe- cially during tho night finally broko the skin. and during the day the watery fluid that
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-11-22

SOUTHERN RAILWAY THROUGH ATLANTA ONE HOUR QUICKEST
 TIME TO WASHINGTON AND NEW YORK; TRAINS LEAVE Os3O A. M. AND 5:5O F. M.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-11-22
Collier Denies Statements

Collier, who was unrepresented by counsel. took the stand and unquaI- ifedly denied all the statements made by short. He said that he and Short had spoken about bond in another case but that he had never offered him any Inducements whatever. He also stated that he had no interest in the Cole trial, was not witness in the case and that he and Cole were not friends. He introduced several wit nesses to prove his whereabouts at the time the alleged conversation was said to have taken place. He asked that Henry Cole be placed on the stand, who in answer to the questions of the defendant and Judge Fort stated that he had not spoken to Collier at any time about his case and that he knew absolutely nothing about the alleged offense.
 Mir. Heflin made brief argument in the case and commented on the enor- mity of tampering with. witnesses and contended that the evidence proved the guilt of the accused.
 Collier in reply reiterated his for- ner statements and positively denied the statements of short T am not guilty of this offense.' said Collier. ''l have never approached any witnes,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-11-22

s5.es ATLANTA AND RETURN. MO- MEMBER 20, DECEMBER 1. LIMITED 10TH VIA SOUTHERN RAILWAY. FIVE DAILY TRAINS.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-11-22
TWINS AT PISGAH
 FOR ADOPTION

Some five months since there came to the Pisgah home a poor downcast working woman, seeking admittance un- der its roof, having some timespreyiously it is claimed. been deserted by her hus- band, who left her with three children to rear. Yesterday morning she became the mother of twins who are now at the Pisgah home awaiting adoption.
 Before seeking aid of the charitably inclined. it is stated, the mother worked at one of. the local hotels at a salary of some S4 8 week with which she had to take care of the little family. This is case where two tots may be adopted, though they cannot be separated, but must be taken in the same home. Per sons who desire to adopt these little twins may communicate with pr. Oxnam at room AT Chamber of Commerce build ing The three older children have been placed in the Mercy home, where they are being cared for.
 ~~~~~~~-~-~~~~~~~ at this or any time. If you convict me you will punish an innocent man."
 In summing up the case Judge Fort said that while the statement of Short was uncorroborated there was a total absence of motive for him to have con cocted such story. as the evidence showed they were friends ans that Short had reported the matter at4once to the solicitor He then ordered the defendant to be carried to the county jail to begin his sentence.
 Coles Case Proceeds
 The trial of Henry Cole proceeded
 
 is charged with tho murder of Albert case has been set several times but passed for cause The defendant Is rep resented by Messrs. Allen and Bell and White Gibson. Solicitor Heflin. as- sisted by Judge Frank Cahalan and Pinckney Scott, is representing the state. The morning session was taken up with the organization of the jury and the arguments of the attorneys on the motion to quash the venire. The motion was overruIed and tho trial proceeded.
 The first witness for the state was pr. w. c. Head, who testified as to Ithe nature of the wounds that caused the death of Nix.
 Mrs. Short, formerly Mrs. Nix, the widow of the deceased. was the next witness. She testified that Henry Cole while acting as deputy sheriff came to her house and placed her under arrest on a charge of abdueting three chill dren by a former husband. She stated that Cole was about to place handcuffs on her when her husband interposed and that he made a lunge at Cole, who shot him dead. She was on the stand practically all afternoon and was close ly cross- examined by MT. Allen. She was on the stand at the adjournment of the court.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-11-22
ITCHING AND
 BURNING ECZEMA
On Ankle. Watery Fluid Would Dry and Peel Off Like Fish Scales. Also on Fingers. Cuticura Soap and Ointment Cured.

si7 s. Wolfe st.. Baltimore. Md.-"Ny trouble was caused by a severe sprsined ankle, the bruised blood not having been
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-11-22
Dr. Duncan to Speak

Saturday evening the members of the
 First Methodist church will hear Dr
 James Duncan, now of Athens, but who
 was formerly pastor of the First
 church.
 Yesterday Dr. H. c. Howard, Dr. J. B
 Cummings. Rev. R. M. Archibald, Beltor
 Gilreath and Miss Mary Moore were ap- pointed a commission to formulate a plan in order that the Methodists ir Alabama may help in the uplift of ths
 religious and moral surroundings oi the colored people. J. o. Hanes, ]. A May and J. A. Bowen were reappointet missionary evangelists.
 Yesterday morning when the vari. ous ministers were telling of theil work during the past year, Dr. Brans. comb of the First Methodist churcl told the conference that 364 additions were made to his church during th' past year and something like 600 ac. sessions during. his pastorate here. Thii church now has membership of ovel ~~-~~~~-~S~~S~~~~~~~~~~ fContinued on Last Page)
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-11-22
Visitors Reception

One of the delightful features in con nection with the conference yesterdaS was the reception to the visitors at. tending the conference which was held at the residence of Mrs w. s. Brown on Highland avenue At the Young Mems Christian association last night at 6:3O o'clock supper was rendered by the alumni of Birmingham college to S6 members of the conference who at one time were students at this in- stitution. This proved one of the most enjoyable affairs of the conference.
 One of the main features of the morning sesison today will be a re- port which will be submitted by the committee on education which has to do with Birmingham college. Bishop Hendrix has set aside 10 o'clock for this business and he will make an ad- dress on the college and It's relation to Methodist education. Bishop Hendrix just before adjournment yesterday ex- pressed himself as much pleased with the progress made by the conference and stated that the conference would probably adjourn by II o'clock Monday in order to allow the north Alabama delegates to return to their homes on the noon train.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-11-22
Takes Up the Charge

At the adjournment of the court Judge Fort took up the case against Collier. Dire Short was put on the stand by So. licitor Hefin He stated that yesterday morning he was approached by Collier who made him a proposition that if he would get his wife to testify just like his son as a witness he would give him s15O. and that Collier exhibited a large roll of bills.
 Short stated that he told Collier that he would study about ii. He testified that later in the day he was again approached by Collier whom he alleged made second proposition that If he would get his wife away from the court, so that she could not testify there would be any amount of money for him. The witness stated he would again study about the matter to which he alleged that Collier stated he wanted his reply as early as possi- ble.
 In reply to questions by MT. Heflin and Judge. Fort the witness stated that he and Collier were on good terms, and that they had had several drinks to- gether during the week.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-11-22
Heflin Creates Sensation by Making Charge in Trial
 of Henry Cole
JUDGE FORT SENDS
 MAN UP FIVE DAYS
Two Witnesses Heard Yesterday in Case of Cole Charged With the Murder of Albert Nix
 at Blue Creek

"I am convinced you are guilty of the worst offense against the good name of the county that could possibly have been committed and I sentence you to five days in jail for contempt of court" said Judge William E. Fort at conclu- sion of the hearing of the charges againsi Tom Collier brought in open court yester- day morning prior to the trial of the Henry Cole case
 The charge against Collier was that he had offered Dire short husband of the principal witness against Henry Cole, $50 to induce Mrs Short to testify as her son would testify when placed on the stand. and that later he again approached Short and offered further inducements to get his wife to leave the country.
 Just safter the jury to try Cole had been selected Solicitor Hefiin made the charge against Collier. It proved quite a sensation as the solicitor was vigorous and positive in his statements. Judge Fort declined to hear the testimony be- fore the jury, and ordered Golfers ar rest and set the case for hearing at the adjournment of the court Solicitor lief lin asked that the jurors be questioned as to whether any of them had been approached in the interest of the defend ant. Judge Fort allowed the question to be asked against the opposition of the counsel for Cole, who stated that 1t might tend to prejudice the jury against the defendant
 Each juror was asked whether he had been approached or not and each stated that he had not. The trial then pro- ceeded.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-11-22

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The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1912-08-31
,MpARrIAl RuT IMpoTENT

In his rather ingenious thah ih'
genious defense Of the policy pur-
sued by the Taft administration to-
wards the Trusts. Attorney Genera
Wickersham puts in the plea for MS
chief that He has treated all alike
friend and foe.
This NAV be true. Al least We are
in possession Of no evidence going 20
show that the president has played
any fayorites among the big corpora
tions or meted out 10 one dlsclplln-
arv treatment from which another
was exempted. The criticism OF MS
course. for which we think there -
lust ground, is not that he has yieid-
ed to preference or prejudice ~ as
pensing the Law bur rather that ne
has permitted The energies OF the de-
rartment OF justice 70 be Wlt1eFeu
swav on suits and prosecutions which
led and could lead 10 nothing more
than apparent and superficial changes
in the forms of monopoly without az
an affecting the substance OF the eVlls
Of. II stress is to be laid
on the impartiality OF Mr.. Taft's deal
ings with the Trusts. then inefectu-