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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-07-17
RAILROAD BARS LIQUOR
Pennsylvania Company Stops It's SAFE
on Trains.
tBy Telegraph to The Tribunel

Philadelphia, July 16.-The sale OF an
intoxicating LIQUORS on the PENNSYLVANIA
Railroad lines east OF Pittsburgh mas
been abandoned, IL was announced ny '''
traffic manager here to-day. siihiiar az.
ton. he said will soon be taken on d"
other lines OF the Pennsylvania
The decision OF the railroad to ABANDON
the sale OF intoxicants in Pullman ana
dining cars is due to the enorts OF inc
Ant-saloon League I'm this state.
State Superintendent Charles w car
rolf, of Harrisburg. stated to-day that inc
railroad company had entered into an
agreement with the league To stop the
sale of liquor OH its lines aho 'hd' '"e'e
had been negotiations looking to"aiu
that end for some time.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-07-17

CRv a stan Correspondent o. The Tribune
oyster Bay. Long Island. July 10
Colonel Roosevelt released tonight the
announcement that Herbert Knox Smith.
Commissioner OF CORPORATIONS, Lad re
signed To- Join the "Bull Moose" party.
MIR Smith is brother Of Ernest Smith,
OF Hartford. one Of the leading "boitcrs"
In the Nutmeg state.
A. was foretold in The Tribune last
week. Colonel Roosevelt is greatly elated
over the advent of Commissioner Smith
into the third part} ranks Tho commits
sioncr probably knows more about cor
po-ation matters than any other govern
meat Official In the country.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-07-17
PRESIDENTS REPLY READY.
Cabinet Discusses His Answer u
Charge of Stolen Delegates.

Washington, July ls.-President Tafts
formal reply to the charge that delegates
10 the Republican National Convention
were unfairly given to him by the ma
,,onal committee was discussed to-day
al the meeting OF the Cabinet.
The President has carefully scrutinizcd
every paragraph In the document. The
rough draft has been submitted TO many
If his close political advisers.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-07-17
HELD AS BAG THIEF
Man with Novel Scheme Says
He Was Friend of Col. Aston.
IBy telegraph TO The Tribune. J

Boston. July t6.--Declaring that he
had been a personal friend of Colonel
John Jacob Astor and a member OF the
Astor Battery during the Spanish-Amer-
lean War, we'll dressed man. giving his
name as Thomas Mcfarland, was arrest
ed this afternoon by police inspectors
charged with being the gentleman bag
thief who in the last two months at the
railroad terminals and boat wharves OF
Boston has stolen jewelry. bankbooks,
stock certificates and other property
valued at more than 100000.
The bag thiefs method was as simple
as II was effective 1t is charged that
I'm all OF the recent cases Of thefts OF
handbags end suitcases the thief took
his stand near his victim, holding In his
hand a suitcase worth about 81. He
would deftly exchange suitcases and
walk leisurely away, the victim not sus-
pectins anything, as beside him was
suitcase which he thought was his own.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-07-17
HERBERT KNOX SMITH
RESIGNS HIS OFFICE
Continued from hrst page.

practical. and 7 believe that by July 1S
can 90 close mp my official work as l"
leave the bureau with no substantial lapse
In its operations.
Mr. Smith is resident OF Hartford.
Conn. where he practised law and he.
came a member Of the Connecticut
House of Representatives for one term.
He succeeded James \. Garfield as
Commissioner of Corporations in 1907.
Mr. COnant born IN Acton, Mass,
thiry-nine years ago, was connected
with The New York Journal of Com
merce and Commercial Bulletin for
several years.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-07-17
SIX KILLED IN COAL MINE.

Richmond. Va. July l6.-Six persons
are reported killed and several injured In
ar explosion late to-day at the Clayton
coal mines, fifteen miles from Richmond
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-07-17
THE WYOMING GOES TO SEA
New Battleship Of for Her Official
Trial Trim.

Philadelphia. July 1.-THE new battle
ship wyoming. which left here yesterday
for her official trip off the Maine coast,
was anchored this morning at Deep Water
Point. twenty-slx miles south Of this city.
It was reported last night that the big
warship was aground, but this was de-
MED by the Cramp Company, which built
the vessel
The Wyoming steamed down the Della
yara River at 1880 o'clock this forenoon.
SUNDAYS NEW YORK TRIBUNE
Mailed anywhere in the United
States for So so a year.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-07-17
SUNDAYS NEW YORK TRIBUNE

Mailed anywhere in the United
States for 50 SO a year.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-08-18
HEAD WAS FULL
 OF DANDRUFF
Hair Came Out by Handfuls. Head Itched So Nearly Scratched Skin of. Cuticura Soap and Ointment Cured. Hair Now Thick.

1892 Reynolds & 34th St.. Savannah. Ga. My head began to get sore and all oround tho edges got white with the disease until was quite scared. I thought all my hair would drop out. It came out by handfuls. and my head itched so I nearly scratched the skin off It was full of dan aruff which showed plainly in my hair.
 1T also had trouble with my hand. It peeled every time I put it in water. and 1t was SO badly disngurod that everybody noticed it and asked me what it was It was red, and burned awfully My mother tried several things but they were unsuc- cessfu, and It seemed as if nothing did it any good until I started to use Cuticura Soap and Ointment. I washed my hair with the Cuticcra Soap and applied the Cuticura Ointment afterr ard. It had lasted about four weeks but then it started getting well and my hair stopped falling completely. Now it Is cured My hair js now nice and thick and is growing to a nice length. Lots of people toll me how thick my hair is getting. also used the Cuticura Soap ard Ointment for my hand and completely cured it." tsigned) Miss Hattie NJ. Jones. Nov. s. 1911.
 single hot bath with Cuticura Soap and | gentle anointing with Cuticura Ointment are often sufficient to afford immediate relief in the most distressing cases ofsskin and scaip diseases when all else fails. Sold throushout the world Liberal sample ot each mailed free. with 32-p. Skin Book Ad- dress postcard "Cuticura, Dept.T. Bostou.y
 NTendcr-faced men should use Cuticuru 0nop shaving Stick. 25c. Sample frue.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-08-18
AT THE CHURCHES

street and First avenue. This morning the celebration of holy communion at Il o'clock, the Rev. I. 0, Adams officiating. Sunday school at 10 a. m.
 German Lutheran Zion Church-C Corner Avenue B and Nineteenth street Services and preaching this morning in German at 1030 o'clock, conducted by the pastor. the Rev. II. Reuter-. Sunday school at 9:30 a. m.
 Ensley Presbyterian Church-Corner Avenue G and Nineteenth street. Ser vices and preaching this morning at II o'clock and this evening at s o'clock con ducted by the pastor. Sunday school at 9.45 a. m.
 Eorweod Methodist Church-Services and preaching this morning at II o'clock and this evening at o'clock, conducted by the pastor. the Rev. k. E. Tyler. Sub ieat of the morning sermon is "Funda- mentals." and that of the evening. "The Value of Small Things" Sunday school at 9:30 a. m. r.Bworth league at D. m.
 West End Presbyterian church, odd Fellows hall, West End-Services and preaching this morning at Ii o'clock and this evening at 7:45 o'clock, con ducted by the pastor, Rev. F. Frank Lee. Subject of the morning sermon is "A Modern Message From an Ancient Prophet" and that of the even ing Adaptation" Sunday school at 40 a m
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-08-18
BROCK CONVICTED
 OF ASSAULT CHARGE Madison Farmer Shoots
 Tenant on Plantation SENTENCE SUSPENDED i. Y. M. C. A. Team Defeats Dallas to 2-Fine Cotton Specimens Ex-
 hibited in Huntsville-"City
 Beautiful Club" Seeks Aid

Huntsville. August 17.=(Special. )-- Lawrence Brock, well known young farmer of the Sulphur Springs precinct, son of Alderman William Brock of Huntsville, has been convicted in the law and equity court of assault with intent to murder. The victim of the alleged assault was an old man named Williams, who was share cropper on the Brock plantation at the time that he and young Brock become involved in an altercation which resulted in Williams being shot. Sentence was suspended pending an apeal and rBoclx was admitted to bail in the sum of 5000.
 Y. M. C. A. Team Victorious
 The Dallas baseball team of the City league was defeated by the r. M. c. A. team Thursday afternon by score of to 2. The Y. M. C. A. team is still leading in the pennant race with q percentage of 1000. The batteries were Wellman and Cruse for the Y. M. c. A., Naples, Durham and Ward for Dallas.
 Fine Cotton Specimens
 Some of the finest specimens of cot Ion ever grown Tn this secuon haS been displayed in Huntsville this week. R. O. Shreve has brought in a stalk con- taining POI bolls, squares and blooms. He has great deal of this kind of cotton and may make two bales to the acre on some of his ground that has been highly, cultivated. w. F. Garth sent in a big stalk that contained nearly 200 bolls, squares and blooms. The bolls are exceptionally large.
 Civic Club Seeks Appropriation
 The members of the City Beautiful club at their weekly meeting decided to appeal to the city commissioners for an appropriation of $50 month to aid them in their work The club has depended on private subscriptions to keep it's work going on and has al ready accomplished a great deal to- ward beautifying the city and clean ing up Maple Hill cemetery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-08-18
SUNDAY SCHOOL
 WORKERS ADJOURN
Strongest and Most Repre- sentative Convention Ever
 Held at Stevenson

Stevenson. August 7.-(Special )-- The annual convention of the Jackson County Sunday School association which has been in session at Steven son for the past two days, provel to be the strongest and most representa- tive Sunday school gathering ever held in the county.
 Delegations were present from Sun day schools of all denominations from every section of the county. Encourag- ing reports were received from the various district presidents and depart ment superintendents A large number of district conventions had been held and definite progress was reported, es- pecially in the work of teacher train ing.
 During the convention especial stress was laid on the teaching of missions in the Sunday school. On Thursday the second day of the convention. the work of the Ala bama Sunday School asso- citation came up for discussion, and Virgil Bouldin of Scottsboro, the coun- ty president, and teacher of a largo adult Bible class in the Scottsboro Baptist Sunday school. summed it up, saying: There is no organization do- ing larger work or accomplishing more good for less money than the Alabama Sunday School association"
 Following Judge Bouldin's statement. pledges were taken for the support of state and county work for the coming year, the total amounting to nearly three times the amount subscribed last year.
 The officers elected for the ensuing year included Virgil Bouldin. presi- dent, and J. z. Schulte of Stevenson, secretary-treasurer County department superintendents were elected for each of the following departments. Elemen- tary, secondary, adult. home. teacher training, missions and temperance.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-08-18
Seven Agreed to Die
 If Unsuccessful

New Orleans. August 17.-Garlanl Freer of Franklin, La, who committed suicide on the United Fruit companys steamer Atenas July r, when she was off Quarantine. in bound was the last of q suicide club of seven. according to the story just coming to light here. that hal for its motto ITO do or to die.'
 The club is said to have been formed at Franklin ii 1898 by F'reer and six other young men, all recently out of col- ,eee al that time, and four of them .efas smates. The pact they entered into called for self inflicted death. unless they succeeded in life. Within one year one member killed himself. After four Of the club had kept the fatal agreement. one of the mem bers is said to have told the secret Of their deaths.
 Friends tried to .dissuade the remaining three from continuing the agreement, Lut they maintained they were bound by honor to their pact.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-08-18
.DECATURS WORKING
 FOR 25,OOO IN 1920
Business Men Start Move
 ment to Boost" City
WESTERN UNION SUED
Two Decatur Physicians Sued for Alleged Malpractice-Manager of Postal Telegraph Company
 Goes to Macon

Decatur, August 17.-(Special.) )-The Development Company of the Decaturs. the business mems organization, has started movement looking to popula- ton of 2500O people for the two Deeaturs in 1920
 There will be ordered several thousand buttons with this printed on them, Boost the Decaturs-2 -25,oo0 in 192O."
 During the past few months number of new manufacturing plants have located in the Deeaturs and q number of others are seeking location here.
 Physicians Sued
 Mack Dilbec'x has filed suit in the law and equity court here through his at torneys, Vert and Lynne, against pr. Frank Chenault and Dr. c. S. chenault. for 5000 damages for alleged malprac- uce.
 Mr. DilbecIx alleges that Drs Chenault attended his wife when she had broken leg; that they set the leg and through their work claims the leg is now three inches too short
 Postal Manager Resigns
 J. w West las resigned as manager of the Postal Telegraph company in this city and will go to Macon, Ga. within a few days, where he will be manager ot the Western Union in that city.
 MT. West will be succeeded here az manager of the Postal by Roy V. Harri ; of Huntsville.
 Sue Western Union
 In the law and equity court here R. l. Morley and John W. Morley have brought suit against the Western Union Tele- graph company for 5000.
 The suit is rather a peculiar one. Some months ago John w. Morley was m Detroit, Mich, and his father sent him telegram. This telegram was deliv- ercd to a detective instead of being de- iiyered to Mir Morley. The telegram, therefore, caused the arrest of MT. Wor- ley and he was taken to Savannah, Ga. where he was tried on the charge of hav- ing murdered q negro. He came clear of the charge against him andols how at home here in Decatur.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-08-18
EDWARDS FOLLOWS
 MOTHERS ADVICE

Wytheyille, Va, August 17.-on the ad- vice of his mother. Sidna Edwards. one of the Hillsvllle courthouse assassins. pleaded guilty today to second degree murder and was sentenced to 15 years
 In the penNentiary. Two of his kinsmsl have been found guilty of murder in the first degree.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-08-18
Good Radiance

paducah, Ky. August 17,-Resisting ar rest. Joseph Spitzer. % years old. shot and seriously wounded the officer who attempted to take him Into custody. killed his wife and then committed suicide at his home, score of miles souht of Pa duoah. today k. C. Anderson. the offi- cer wounded hy Spitzer, bore a warrant sworn out by Spitzer's mother-in-law. charging him with maltreating Mrs. Spitzer
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-08-18
Suffrage Cause Growing

Budapest. Hungary. August 17.-Wom- an suffrage IS making rapid strides in Hungary The government. if is senli- officially reported. intends to introduce a bill in parliament for the enfranchisement of all women. Property owners. proprie
 tors of business houses and holders of the certificate of doctor are enfranchised.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-08-18
 TOURIST KILLED IN HIMALAYA MOUNTAINS

Bombay. India. August 17.-W. Hunter Workman, American mountain climber and explorer is reported today to have beer killed by an avalanche while climb ing in the Himalaya range in the north of India The report brought by coolies has not been confirmed. Both Workman. who ,s d native of oWrcester, Mass. and his wife Fannie Bullock Workman havs, he.n for many years engaged in mountain clirlbing. principally in Asia. They have usually made their ascents together.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-08-18

Christ English Lutheran church-Ser- vices and preaching this morning at Il o'clock in Fraternal hall, conducted by the pastor the Rev E. II. copenhaver. Topic of sermon is 'The Pharisee and the Publican" Bible school at a. m.
 First Methodist Church-Services and preaching this morning at II o'clock and the pastor, the Rev L. C. Branscomb. The subject of the morning sermon is, "A Death Bed Conversion" Bible school at 9:90 a. m. Epworth league at ?. m.
 Simpson Methodist Church-Seventh avenue and Twenty-fifth street, north; services and preaching this morning at Il o'clock and this evening at o'clock. conducted by the pastor, the Rev. w. l. Powell Subject of the morning sermon Is No. 3 of "The Life Beyond the Grave In the evening the pastor will answer questions from the question box. Bible D. m.
 First Christian Church-Servlces an1
 
 this evening at o'clock, conducted by the pastor the Rev. A. R. Moore Sup ject of the morning sermon is "The Peer less Glory of Christ" and that of the evening, "The Judgment According to the Book of Revelation Bible school Ut 9:30 a. m.
 Southside Baptist Church-Corner Elev- enth avenue and Nineteenth street. south Services and preaching this morning at II o'clock. conducted by the Rev. l.. M Latimer who will preach tho morning sermon from the theme of "Tabernacles Upon Mountain" This evening at $ o'clock there will be an organ recital and song service. in which several local prom inenr musicians will participate. assisted by Mrs. Glen o. Friermood contralto, of Indianapolis, Ind, Mrs. James Wallace Deans, contralto, of New York city, and Miss Margaret Carter of Atlanta, Ga. Bible school at 9:30 a. m. Prayer meet ing Wednesday at D. m. Workers meet- ing Friday at 6:SO p. m.
 First Church of Christ Sclentist-No. 20a1 South Eleventh avenue. Services and preaching this morning at II o'clock. Subject of this mornings lesson sermon Is Soul" Sunday school at 93O a. m. Wednesdays testimonial meeting at D. m
 Pilgrim Congregational Church-Nine- teenth street and Seventh avenue Ser vices and preaching this morning at Il o'clock. conducted by the pastor. Sun day school at 10 o'clock.
 Grace Episcopal Church-Fifty-eight
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-08-18
Renew "Fly" Campaign

New York. August 17.-The New York board of health has renewed It's cam paign against the fly and the mosquito. which are described "as hygiene out laws" An epidemic of typhus in Brook Iyn is believed to have been due largely to the transInission of the typhoid germs by fly larvae.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-08-18
Boosting Mobile Products

Made in Mobile" are words that meet the eye of an observer in many shop windows. 4 new and deep root ed desire 10 further push the city to the front Is manifested by all who ''are here 10 stay"
 Every business man, as well as those who have made fortunes and retired, are anxious that when the Panama canal is thrown open to the world as a means of quick reaching" the south. southwest and middle states of this republic, that this city will then be of more importance to the people of our whole state. It will be the gate through which commerce will have to go and come to all alike.
 Strange as it may seem to some, all ready signs of the increase in business is observable One industry alone, to my certain knowledge, has had to add a third more to their working force and that industry is the Gill Printing and Manufacturing company They arc represented fin south America by ar energetic man and he forwards the orders for Spanish blank books. sta tionery and printing in large quanti- ties not only from individuals but from republics
 Az another evidence of Alabamas in creasing trade. permit me 10 quote from letter recently received by MT Troy from signor Macas. consul of the Argentine republic. in which he says that the Nun son line will carry free of charge all products of the state. not only including Mobiles manufacturing output, but that of other cities intended for the tropical fair.
 Now. this is not only state news. but it is state business. and those interested should take not,ce Already one manu- facturer in North Mobile-Mr. Thompson, president of the chair factory located there has written for space for large exhibit and says: 'f have already in- creased my working force a third more. which now numbers lJo people, but If these Panama expectations keep on grow ing as they have recently our entire plant will have to be added to.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-08-18
Wheat Shipped From Galveston

Galveston. August 17.-The Spanish steamer Medrilino sailed today for Ant werp with cargo of l29,165 bushels of wheat. comprising the first cargo of grain to be shipped from this or any other Tex as port in three years
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-08-18
Another Millionaire Badly

London. August 17.-Lady Decies, wife of Baron Decies and daughter of George J. Gould, gave birth to q daughter today Both mother and child are in good hea lth.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-08-18
Greene,s Friends Gratified

The many friends of J. Gardner Greene noticed with pleasure the statement con tained in todav's Age-Herald, wherein he was mentioned as a probable aspirant to the office of attorney general of the state. Mir. Greene's marked ability, to- gether with his personal acquaintance with the governor, makes it possible for him to have this grand honor bestowed Ipon him
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-08-18
Tiltons Going West

McLane Tilton. Jr.. leaves next week for New York on business, later joining his wife. when they will travel through the west and out to California. return ing via New Orleans. Mir Triton. no
 doubt. will make several speeches in be- half of Governor Wilson
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-08-18
Richardson Recovering

Congressman William Richardson. who has been ill at his home here during the last three weeks. is recovering rapidly and expects to be able to make an active can vass of the district this fall.