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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-11-15
TO CHECK RAVAGES
OF FATAL MALADY
Surgeons Will Start Crusade
of Publicity Throughout
the Country

New York, November H-With the
statement that practically % per cent of
women afflicted with form of cancer
peculiar to the sex can be cured perma-
nently if the disease is treated in it's
early stages. the clinical congress of
surgeons at its meeting tonight in the
Academy of Music, Brooklyn, took steps
to start a crusade of publicity through
out the country. which, it is believed,
will help largely to check the ravages
of the usually fatal malady-
A committee of five leading gynecolo-
gists of the United States was appointed
to begin the fight at once, and to report
at the next congress. This COMMITTEES
was instructed to write articles to be
published in the daily press and weekly
or monthly magazines as may prove
most expedient in disseminating the in
formation.
The committee appointed is: DR.. Thorn
as s. Cullen, chairman, associate profess
sOr OF gynecology at Johns Hopkins, Bdl-
timore DR.. Howard G. Taylor of Collm-
bia DR. C. Jeff Miller of Tulane univer-
sity. New Orleans; DR.. F. +. Simpson,
one of the leading abdominal surgeons
of Pittsburg, and DR.. e. c. Dudley OF
Chicago.
DR.. Cullen who read a paper on Rad
zeal Operation for Cancer of the Ger
vix' had explained previously the ne
eessity fer such 2 campaign.
The reason why so many women die
of cancer" said he, lis because they con-
ceal their symptoms too long When
they finally go to the physician for
diagnosis they are too late for any cure.
From twenty to twenty-five per cent Of
cures could be effected by the radical
Weithheim operation II 1t were done in
time.
Ten or fifteen years ago. when we had
patients with appendicitis, it was with
the utmost difficulty that we persuaded
them TO undergo an operation. Now, when
we tell patient that he or she has APP
pendicitis, almost the first question asked
is: We'll, Doctor what is the best hos
pital for me to go tor The disease is
taken nowadays almost as a matter Of
course.
NOW that is precisely what we want
to do with cancer We want to educate
the people, especially the women. up to
the point where they will view cancer
exactly as they do appendicitis now. 1t
is high time for women and the news
papers. too. TO lay aside prudery and to
look at the facts squarely."
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-11-15
AGGIES MEET JACKSONVILLE
NORMAL COLLEGE MONDAY

Albertville. November 14-(Special)-
The football team of the Seventh district
agricultural school is fast recovering from
the bruises and stiff joints received from
the game with Admission at Gadsden last
Monday. and are getting ready to meet
Jacksonville normal squad here next Mon
day afternoon. The game with Admission
was decidedly the hardest one the locals
have played yet SO intense was the
rivalry between the two colleges that
each team strained every point in order
to win the game, which resulted in
to tie DoWdy, the star halfbaek, and
most consistent ground gamer on the
team, was injured in the first quarter
and will not likely be able to play any
more this season. The locals have been
handicapped all season on account of in
furious and parental objections and this
accounts for them not being able to do
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-11-15
TARR|NG CASE GOES
TO THE Jury TODAY
Taking of Testimony Con-
Guided and Arguments
Begin This Morning

Norwalk, Ohio. November 1.-THE
result of the first of the cases against
SIX West Clarksfeld men, charged with
..riotous conspiracy" in stripping and
painting Minnie La Valley, girl or
the village, on the night of August 80,
last, probably will be known before
night tomorrow.
Taking of testimony in the case OF
Ernest Welch was completed this art
ernoon. The jury then was excused
until tomorrow morning when argu-
ments will be begun.
In case of conviction the charge or
''riotous conspiracy" Will allow the
State TO send Welch to the peniten-
tiary for term of from two to ten
years The defense has sought to show
that the painting of the girl was mere
~ assault and battery and that the de-
PENDANT proved an alibi Prosecutor
Young has lntimated that an acquittai
means the dropping of the other cases.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-11-15
CONSCIENCE DOES
! NOT HURT GROSS
Is Charged With Response
bility for Indianapolis
Wreck

indianapolis, November 14-"My con-
science does not hurt me Bit said
Carl Gross, the brakeman charged with
the responsibility for the wreck of a
Cincinnati, Hamilton and Dayton pas
senger train here Wednesday morning,
which cost the live of 8 and serious
injuries to as many more persons. At
the hospital tonight, where he lies with
a broken leg, he said the charge of the
railway officials that he was respon-
sible for the open switch was untrue,
though he would not say where he be-
lieved the blame should rest.
Brakeman Gross, with his system
cleared of opiates tonight made a state
ment of facts to Coroner Durham set
ting out his movements just before the
wreck He said that his freight stalled
on hill just west of the passing track
where the wreck occurred Half OF the
train was pulled into the siding from the
west the engine going out at the east
end and returning down the main track
to pick up the rear of the freight This
was backed onto the passing track
through the east switch, and. accord
ing to Gross. he was sent ahead with
his lantern to flag any train that might
approach He said it was the rule of
the fireman to close switch in a ease
of this kind.
He said that he returned to his train
after the engineer had given a whistle
signal that the train was Tin the clear -
He told the coroner that he noticed the
switch light was not burning as he re-
turned but supposed the switch was
closed. He said he felt certain the main
track was clear following the engineers
signal.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-11-15
NEWSPAPER MEN WILL GIVE
'POSSUM SUPPER FRIDAY, NOV. %


ment of the personnel of the committee
brought forth applause for the men,
genial souls, renowned for their love OIL
hilarious sport, are among the foremost
performers of the cast Each. with a
modest speech previously prepared, ac-
cepted the assignment, and having pro-
cured a number of Colonel Higdon's dogs,
they will soon go forth to the thump
of tom toms out upon the mountain
top.
AS soon as the members of the commit
tee accepted the assignment. there was
noticeable relaxation on the part OF
the other members Of the club. All that
remained to be done was to arrange for
entertainment In the appointment of the
amusement committee, Mr.. Hornady
again displayed rare good judgment for
he named Walter Blackman, Charles
Fell and b. H. Mooney of the Ledger.
MIR. Blackmans versatility as a picker OF
the banjo, when coupled with the dra-
matte tenor voice of Mr. Mooney, and
the unparalleled agility which Mr.. Fell
displays when entertaining with high
land reel, makes it foregone conclu-
sion that the guest will be so overcome
with laughter that they viii find little
time in which to do full justice to the
aforesaid possum.
The entertainment committee wi ar
range the programme of speeches Yes
terday afternoon 1t was determined that
there should be no set addresses on the
subject of the tariff predatory wealth
good roads, larger postoffice, or either
Of the other problems which possess nc
fence which might be straddled. j
Weatherly, a member of the city commits
sion, will speak on "The Efficacy of the
Recall IN Municipal Politics. No Other
subjects have been assigned as yet. but
all OF the guests may rest assured that
their opportunity will be forthcoming
To arrange the banauet-that is, collect
the chips and turn them over TO the
rroner authorities and supervise the re-
freshn ents in order that none too green
might get upon the table-President Horn
adv, after long consideration named a
third committee consisting OF Hugh w
Roberts, Edward Rubicon Norman and
Leonidas Westward-Ho Friedman.
The committees are expected 10 get &c
work hastily.
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any more than tie the Preds. However,
the Albertville boys have not lost a game
this year to a prep team, easily defeating
Owenton and Howard and Coach Holm
deserves great credit for the team he has
turned out The tie with Admission gives
Marion the strongest claim on the state
championship as the south Alabama boys
defeated Admission q to T. Albertville and
Admission so far have tied for second
place. The game with Jacksonville Mon
day will be the last game played here
until Thanksgiving when the season will
be wound up with the reservices. Tie ISfd
was left open in order to give the team
an opportunity to witness the Auburn
and Vanderbilt game. Albertville is ex-
pected to win the game with Jacksonville
by a good score, but it promises to be
interesting as Rabbit Harris, the Normal
coach, can always be depended upon to
have a serappy bunch
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-11-15
GEORGE SLOSSON EASILY WINS
BILLIARD MATCH IN GOTHAM


A great deal of Interest was manifested
in the other match of the evening be-
tween George Sutton and Yamada the
Japanese expert. sutton was in splendid
FORM making runs of 40. IS and 60 in his
first three innings and % and As In the
eleventh and twelfth. He finished the
game in the 25th inning, his last ten in
nings being poor from a scoring view
point as Yamada was playing cunningly
safe. The Toxic player was not at his
best, but made several wonderful and
daring shots.
In their afternoon game Cline defeated
the leader, Morningstar this being the
Pittsburg mans first set back since the
tournament began. 1t was a see-saw
which Cline finished in the 5Srd inning
with a beautifully played run of y, maxi
ing the score 500 to 400 for Morningstar
Hoppe at times was indifferent in his
play against Taylor In the thirtieth
inning the latter led the champion by
seven caroms, but Hoppe, in his last
three innings with scores of 90, IS and 81
ran out the game in his 18th inning, Tay-
lor's total being 1874.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-11-15
Merchants Organize


The merchants OF Ensley are preparing
for the most vigorous campaign for fall
and holiday business ever Instituted in
Ensley. Sixteen of the most representa-
tive business houses of the city neld a
meeting yesterday afternoon and affected
a More Trade" organization, which will
hold weekly meetings for the purpose
of devsing ways and means of stimu-
lating trade.
The next meeting will be held Monday
afternoon and while nothing definite was
given out for publication. il is under
stood that within the next few DAYS some
thing startling in the way of an adver-
Using campaign by the merchants inter-
ested will be put into operation. The
meeting will be held In the Merchants
More Trade office at 1917 Avenue e.
Mrs. Ellen McGovern, aged Sc years.
died Yesterday afternoon at the residence
of her daughter, Mrs J. b. Baker, 2l15
Avenue II, Ensley. her demise being due
TO her many years, She was born in
1926 in County Luthrun. ireland and
came to the United States In 1S47 and
settled In the northern part of Ohio.
where she was married. About Is years
ago the family came to Birmingham and
she has resided here continually since
that time.
She was the mother of seven children
fcur of whom survive her Mrs. J. b.
Baker of Ensley, Mrs. j. M. Alvord of
Rochester, n. Y, and John and Michael
McGovern of Cleveland, Ohio. Mrs. Nc
Govern was a Christian in the truest
sense. She was consistent member of
ST. Anthonys Catholic church. and took
part in all the affairs of the church The
funeral arrangements will be announced
later.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-11-15
ALBERTVILLE AND BOAZ TO BE
CONNECTED BY MODERN ROAD

The police of Alabama City made raid
last night on the place of o. p. Nichol-
son. They failed to find anything until
they went to the pigpen, where eighteen
pints of whiskey We're discovered. He
will be tried Saturday.
The Southern railroad has just granted
rates for concentrating cotton 10 the At
ITALIA compress. All the roads in the
district have now granted this conces-
sion.
r. w. Hunter and Miss Lavinia Hale
were married at Alfalfa last night at the
home of the bride in Alfalfa, Rev. T. l..
Abernathy of the Methodist church per-
forming the ceremony.
Plans are being made by alumni of
Alabama to attend the Alabama Sewanee
game at Birmingham next Saturday.
A programme for the ordination of
deacons at the Second Baptist church will
be held Sunday.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-11-15
DEFEATS DEMAREST 500 to 23S
AND GIVES DECIDEDLY THE
BEST EXHIBITION OF THE
TOURNAMENT

New York, November 1.-THE best ex-
hibition thus far of the professional 49,
balk line billiard tournament was given
tonight by George slosson, the veteran
player, in his match with Demarest,
whom he defeated by score of 500 to 2S3
Slosson's play was that of a master and
his nun sing and delicate cue work Melted
him the high average and high run of
the tournament up to the present as he
made 166 in his ninth inning Three in
nings later he ran 1Ss. Demarest's best
efforts were a and 80 and at no time
did the young Chicago player appear
able to do himself justice.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-11-15
10 YEAR-OLD BOY
KILLS MAN AGED 80

Lawreneeburg, Ky. November 14.--Ac-
cording TO Sheriff johnson Earl Murrell.
10 years old, confessed today that he
shot and killed Daniel Miller, an S0-year-
old hermit in Anderson county yester-
day William Murrel the boys father,
and two of his brothers were arrested
charged with the crime The boy adj
mitted to Sheriff Johnson that he killed
Miller when the latter attacked his
father
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-11-15

Gadsden, November 14.-tspeciaL)-A
modern highway is to be constructed De-
tween Albertville and Boaz, distance OF
six miles. Both of the towns will give
$500, Marshall county IS expected to give
5000. and the state will be asked for s2oo.
There is heavy traffic over this road.
Oscar Wenderoth, supervising architect
of the treasury department, was in Gads-
den last night. and made an inspection OF
the improvements at the postoffice- As
a result. number of changes will be
made in the lobby of the office.
W. r.. Taylor, 43 years old, residing near
the steel plant, died yesterday after an
illness of several weeks.
M F smith of East Gadsden, who is
making a speciality of raising long staple
cotton, today sold two bales at II cents
a pound. or more than sl46.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-11-15

noise they heard the better they were
pleased f. With the return of the
smoke, and the noise. and the CRIME,
came the return of-the pay envelope.
Yes, sir, believe me, worse things can
happen to community than smoke and
lots of il.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-11-15
OPEN POSTOFF|CE
AT ENSLEY TONIGHT
Candidates for Postmaster
Will Give Debate
WILL BOOST TRADE
Merchants Form More Trade Organ
izations and VIII Start AID Cam
paign-Mrs. Ellen McGoy-
ern Dies

The star attraction at the celebration of
the formal opening of Ensley's new post
office tonight will be a Joint debate by
the democratic candidates for postmaster
Just an even dozen candidates so far
have announced themselves willing to
sacrifice all other interests for the pa
triotic purpose of serving in this Ia
pacity. and all who have been approached
by the committee on arrangements nave
agreed to participate in the debate.
Several of the would-be postmasters
have stated that it is their purpose TO
present convincing arguments that all
other applicants than themselves are not
the proper persons to have charge OF the
splendid new establishment recently
placed in Ensley by Uncle Sam. Some
classic oratory right out of the lat est
edition of How to Speak in Public is
promised for this momentous debate
a most interesting programme in adj
dition TO the above has been arranged
and music will be furnished by an Or
chestra of local talent, while the chorus,
being arranged by Mrs. Boterweg, will
be excellent.
The invited guests from out of town
are Senator Johnston, Congressman In
derwood, Postmaster A1drch Of Birmins-
ham and Postmaster Mclnery of Bess-
mer.
If the weather conditions will allow
the celebration will be held on the post
office lawn. If not the affair Will be con-
Quoted inside the building Everybody is
invited to attend, especially the ladies
of Ensley.
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w. H. Filed Dead 7

Cincinnati. November Nv. Fl. Field,
vice president of the American Cotton Oil
company, died at his home here today
after an Illness with pneumonia of two
days. He was sc years old.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-11-15
PREPARING PARK
FOR NEXT SEASON
AT ADMISSION

Admission November 14-(Speccial)-
Manager c. H. Mitchell of the Alabama
hotel and former president of the Annis-
ton Baseball association Is taking time
BY the forelock and reshaping the An
niston baseball park in preparation for
Rochester and other class AA teams who
viii train in Admission next spring. Mr..
Mitchell says that 1874 loads of dirt We're
hauled onto the diamond. With the result
that the pitchers box IS now II inches
higher than the home plate or third base.
the entire diamond having thorough
turtle-baclS appearances. Blue grass will
be sprinkled on top of the sod and coated
with manure, and Admission is expected
to have one OF the &ettiest parks in the
south by early sprin9 Both Mr. Mitchell
ana Manager CAMEL of The Rochester
clu bare Irish and they have gone into
collision It Is said 70 have the diamond
attired In st. Patrieks colors in March.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-11-15
OFFICIALS FOR
SATURDAYS GAME

Tire officials for the Alatama-
Seware9 game Saturday win be;
Referee. CNrleuN, coach Pruning
ham High school; umpire. Dr.. Ell
gin, Vanderbilt headlinesman,
Davis Auburn.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-11-15

Mr.. and Mrs William j. Young leave
tonight for a visit north. While away
they will visit Washington, New York
city and Buffalo. They will be away two
weeks.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-11-15

Officers MeGibbony and Cochran cap
tured a bear Wednesday night in Ensley.
The officers took turns in conducting
the animal to the police station. While
the bear is a very large one, 1t is not
probable that it viii be placed IN the
zoo at Avondale, for 1t is of the Teddy
variety and was captured with the con-
sent of the owner.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-11-15

The basket ball contest between the
girls of the senior and junior classes and
the sophomores OF the Icnsley high school
yesterday afternoon resulted in 4 vic
tory for the seniors and juniors. Both
teams played well in consideration Of
the fact that it was the first game or
the year.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-11-15
PERSONAL

II. ]. Porter of the Porter Clothing COM
pany. left yesterday for New York on a
business trip.
Cyrus Garnsey, general manager of the
Galloway Coal company, was in Birming-
ham yesterday on a regular trip of in
spection
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-11-15

J. N. Cornatzer OF Memphis. assistant
general passenger agent for the Frisco
lines. was here yesterday EN- route to
Memphis from New Orleans where he
has been attending meeting Of passen-s
ger officials
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-11-15

A meeting of the Bush school improve
ment association will be held this after
noon at the school building at 2:30.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-11-15
DalhY- Robinson

AT the Ensley. Baptist church yester-
day afternoont the marriage of Miss Jo-
sephne Dalbey of Corey TO Rev. James
j. Robinson of Demopolis took place,
Rev. A. X. Wright officiating. Mrs Joe
Robinson of Woodawn was the brid y
only attendant, and Mr.. Robinson was
best man. The ushers We're j. w. ling,
c. w Roberts and DR.. J. w Ogletree.
Immediately after the ceremony the
couple left for Demopolis where the
groom is pastor of the Baptist church.
The bride is the daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. H. +. Dalbey of Corey, and has a
wide circle of friends in Ensley.
The Cosmos club meeting will be held
this afternoon at o'clock at the resi-
denee of Mrs Lucien j. Duncan, 2401 Ave
nne ]
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-11-15

SOUTHERN RAILWAY
THROUGH ATLANTA.
ONE HOUR QUICKEST
TIME TO NEW YORK.
LEAVES $3.50, $3.50 II. NJ.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-11-15

Mr. Albert Spencer, the popular nan
ager of the Wylam branch of the Bank
of Ensey, is i'll with severe case of
tonsilitis.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-11-15
A. n. MAYS Leaves

A. r. Mays of the Ensley postoffiee
force left last night for Iowa Park. Tex,
where his sister, Mrs. J. j. Hall. is crit
ically i'll.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-11-15

Erskine Ramsay returned home yester-
day from New York and Washington.
where he has been for some time. He
had not received formal notice of his ap-
pointment as a delegate to an industrial
meeting in Spokane. Wash, by President
Taft Yesterday He said that business
conditions looked very promising In the
east.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-11-15

Thomas B. Scott. a prominent banker
of Richmond. who is interested in several
Industrial operations here, will return
home today after having been here sew
eral days in conference with Frank Nell
son. IT.. president of the Bryan Coal
corpora ton.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-11-15

sple~7 I'd new class room will be built
At an early date by the Baraea class of
the lonesboro BAPTIST Sunday school, as
the Sunday school has outgrown its pres
ent quarters An arc light will soon be
Installed in the church.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-11-15

At the last quarterly conference of
the Jonesboro Methodist church, which
will be held Friday evening at the
church, the officers for the ensuing
year will be elected Rev. L. ID. Pat
terson. the pastor, will preach his last
sermon on Sunday night
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-11-15

j. M. CUP, vice president of the South
ern railway. who has been making a
trip of inspection south of Birmingham,
returned here last night accompanied by
l.. Sewer, general agent for the execu-
tive department Mr. Culp will remain
here today
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-11-15

On December 3 the women of the First
Methodist church will open the bazaar
in downtown store in the business sec
ton.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-11-15

Miss Louise West. the daughter of
Rev. and Mrs. S. p. West of Brighton.
who recently entered the Emerson
School of Oratory in Boston has been
selected to take part in the charity
play, THE College Hero which is
being produced each night this week
with a matinee Saturday afternoon in
the st. James theatre in Boston.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-11-15

The Home Mission society of the
Brighton Methodist church will open a
bazaar at the Lanier store building on
Friday morning. A large number of
pretty Christmas articles will be on
sale. the proceeds of which will go to
the home mission cause.