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The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-07-28
MISS SCHULTZ
 FELL OFF 25lbS.
 IN FEW MONTHS Remarkable Facts Developed in Interview-Says She Had Almost Lost Hope

"I am so grateful for what Tanlac has done for me, I can hardly express myself" said Miss Grace Schultz. of 2108 Avenue c, Southside. Birmingham. in conversation with the Tanlac rep resentative Saturday morning. since health had been gradually falling. My stomach was in a dreadful condition and for the past three months l was hardly able to eat anything. For sev- eral weeks had suffered from bowel trouble which nothing would relieve, and I had become so weak and emacf- ated that had about given up hope. :.
 What I ate gave me not bit or nourishment, and I would frequently vomit up my food directly after eating Then terrible headches would set In and actually dreaded to see night come. as there was no sleep for me. l must have lost 25 pounds in weight and had so little strength l could barely creep
 .T had fearful pains in my stomach, almost constantly" she continued. and was so nervous that the least noise or excitement would cause my heart to
 My sister, Mrs Burnett with whom I live, read in the Birmingham papers where some lady in Knoxyille ,si ,h had been medicine called Tanlac. We had never heard of 1t before, but as we came from Knoxville. sister said she was golhe Ih went up to Patton-Pope's and bought a bottle and I began taking 1t. have used nearly two bottles now. and if l had been told 1t would have helped me as it has, I would not have believed 1t. Why. I went for a long ride this morn, ing and did not feel the least bit tired tite and really enjoy what eat. For several nights now have slept well and can just feel myself getting stronger have not weighed yet, but am sure I have gained several pounds already
 without Tanlac, don't believe I could ever have gotten through the hot weather, and I feel like I ought to tell everybody about 1t. It Is wonderful thing"
 Tanlac. the celebrated preparation that Is accomplishing such remarkable results throughout the country is sold in Birmingham exclusively by Patton Pope company and Jacobs Drug Store, under the personal direction of the Tan lac representative: It is also on sale in Ensley by D. W. Morris Drug Co., and at Bessemer by Pegram- Patton Drug Co.-Advertisement.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-07-28
ROUTINE BUSINESS
 BEFORE COMMISSION

A brief session of the city commission was held yesterday afternoon. all being present Notwithstanding the fact that the city fathers were to adopt the budget that reduced Birmingham from an up-to- date progressive city to the status of backwoods town not more than half dozen persons were present. w. H. Barnard, president of the Pratt City Civic league, again protested against the re- duction of the fire department of that suburb to three men. and stated it was not fair cut In comparison with other sections of the city.
 The commissioners assured Mr. Barnard that if any equalities appeared in any of the departments the commissioners would try to remedy them. but that they could not make any changes at this tlme The only other incident of note was the following resolution introduced by Mir Weatherly when the adoption of the budget came up:
 Resolved, That Jack X. Thomas, inspec- tor of street and sidewalks, be, and he Is hereby retained in the street depart ment at salary of $s0 per month which item is hereby added to that provision of the budget applicable to the street de- partment.
 Objections were made by MT. Ward but on vote being taken the resolution was adopted by a vote of two to one, Judge Lane voting for it. The vote was then made unanimous. A summary of the proceedings follows:
 Approved certain pay rolls vouchers and contractors estimates
 Adopted budget for fiscal year from Oc- tober l. 1915. to September 30, 1915.
 Approved cost bill in circuit court in case or Augustus Odom vs. city, amount ing to $1.75.
 Approved cost bill in circuit court, s21, in case of city vs. Lizzie Jobson.
 Directed city comptroller to accept partial payment on certain delinquent inn provement assessments.
 Awarded F. w. Bromberg contract to repair 400 school clocks for a period of two years for the sum of $300
 Awarded Dispatch Printing company contract for printing 5000 high school course of study and regulations, for the sum of $9S5O.
 Approved bill of T. P Walter, N0. for appraisng certain property for public i'm provements.
 Authorized city attorney to settle claim of s. G. Frye for personal injuries for the sum of $7.50
 Adopted improvement ordinance No. SS-C. providing for the construction of certain sanitary sewers in Ensey, at an estimate cost of s1o00.
 Confirmed improvement ordinance No. S76-C, providing for certain improvements on First avenue, at an estimated cost of s530.
 Confirmed improvement ordinance No ST-C. providing for the construction of certain sanitary sewers in Woodlawn at an estimated cost of $525.
 Confirmed improvement ordinance No s75-C, providing for certain Improvements on Caldwell avenue, at estimated cost of s2S6o
 The board adjourned until Thursday, July 29. 1915, at II o'clock a. m.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-07-28
FATE OF BECKER IS IN
 JUDGE F0RD'S HANDS
District Attorney Contends Judge Ford Has No Right
 to Grant New Trial

New York, July 27.-Whether Charles the murder of Herman Rosenthal, will die In the electric chair at Sing Sing Friday or will be given an additional respite appeared tonight to rest with Supreme Court Justice John Ford, who after receiving briefs on a motion for new trial, studied them until a late hour The Justice promised his decision as early as possible and it is expected late tomorrow or Thursday morning.
 w. Bourke Cochran. chief counsel for Becker, also filed a supplemental brief covering points raised by District At torney c. A. Perkins. Since Justice Ford can call for witnesses and indicate his desire to hear them, it was believed Cockran would ask that Becker be brought from Ossining to testify in his own behalf
 "Cocrans brief refers to Becker,s failure to testify at his trials as fol- lows.
 In the case defendant remained silent during his trial not through fear of any discreditabe revelation or through a re- luctance to make any damaging confess sion, but through quixotic notion of loyalty to a promise, itself improvident and extravagant. Indeed, his conduct in this respect is so extraordinary that were il not established by proof and conceded by the district attorney. 1t would be considered incredible"
 District Attorney Perkins brief con tends that the justice has not the sov- ereign power to grant new trial The district attorney declares the justice is limited by statutory provision. The so- called new evidence is declared to be cumulative and designed to impeach wit nesses at former hearings. It is declared valueless because the great mass of it is hearsay and irrelevant" It is con tended also that the so-called new evl- dence was known to the defendant at the time of his second trial
 It was reported tonight that Becker was preparing another statement protest ing in his innocence. The statement, it was said, was designed to be given out if the execution takes place.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-07-28
BIBLE CONVENTION
 AT PELHAM HEIGHTS
First Days Session Brief. Programme for Today's
 Exercises Given

Pelham Heights, July 27.-(Special )-The first days session of the Alabama Baptist State Sunday School convention was made brief
 The exercises were opened by President Bell in the chair. and then some excellent music furnished by Prof. I. E. Reynolds. leading choir of signers. and Mrs. Rey- holds at the piano.
 Dr. w. E. Crumpton delivered an earnest prayer, and Mir. D. H. Marbury made an impressive address, taking for his subject: An Adequate Sunday School Mrs. Mar bury is a speaker of much force. and in his address he dwelt on matters that are particularly necessary in the management and work of Sunday school.
 Following is today's programme;
 500 a. m.-Woman's building, conference on cradle roll work, led by Miss Virginia H. Bowcock, Anniston
 Regular session, main auditorium. Vice President T. M. Dix, Decatur presiding.
 s:30-Service of song. led by MT. and Mrs. Reynolds.
 r,Isss Devotional 9a.ss service Rev L. T Reeve
 s:45-Address. "The Problems of the Child in the Twentieth Century, Rev. Rufus w. Weaver, D. D.
 9:35-Address. ''The Adult Class, Suc- cessful Organization, Rev. A. E. Booth, D. D., Harrisburg, Ill.
 10:15-Relaxation period for 15 minutes.
 10:N-Address, My Opportunity Miss Annie l.. Williams, Birmingham
 11:2o-Address, Winning Souls for God s Kingdom" Rev. L. R. Scarborough, D. D., Fort Worth, Tex.
 12:10-Dinner period begins.
 2:30 D. m.-Conference as follows. Wom- ans building. beginners, led by Mrs. c. F. Shumate, Birmingham; primary, led by Miss Willie Jean Stewart, Birmingham.
 Auditorium: Junior, led by Mir. E. l.. Dodson. Tuscaloosa intermediate, led by Mrs. John R. Waters Birmingham.
 3:15-Servce of song led by MT. and Mrs. I. E. Reynolds. Devotional service, Rev. A. L. Johnson, Oxford
 3:30-Address, Missions in the Sunday School" Miss Lillian S. Forbes, elemen- tary field worker. Baptist state board of missions.
 4:15-Address, "The Real T. E. L.. Glass;" Miss Emma B. Browne. teacher T. E. l.. class First Baptist church, Memphis Tenn.
 5:00-Business session. President c. R. Bell, presiding. Appointment of commit tees, reports, etc.
 6;15-Sunset service led by MT and Mrs E. Reynolds.
 Night Service-Main auditorium: Vice President B. B. Finklea, presiding.
 7:30-Service of song. led by MT. and Mrs. I. E. Reynolds. Devotional service, Rev D. I. Purser, Gadsden.
 7:45-Address, "The Psychology of the Child,' Rev. Rufus w. Weaver. D. T..
 s:s0-Address, "Evengelsm in the Sun- day School,' Rev. l.. R. Scarborough, D. D.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-07-28
Thorough Investigation

Washington. July FLA thorough in- vestigation of the steamboat inspection service of the department of commerce, it was learned today, probably will grow out of the Eastland steamship disaster in Chicago. The department already is considering virtual reorganization of the service in preparation for the inaugura- ton of the new seamen's law in Novem- Der, and the disaster will give new force to the movement.
 With Secretary Redfeld in charge of the department investigation in Chi cago, an independent inquiry aside from the routine of the local steamboat inspec- tors has been started. The secretary pro- poses to go to the bottom of the matter and the investigation of the entire inspec- ton service, which has been going on quietly for sometime will be pressed with added vigor.
 Within the last two months five local officials have been dropped from the serv- ice. As all were under the classified civil service the retirements were only af fected after charges had been filed and more than 70 years old and two inspec- tors at New Orleans and Mobile were more than 70 eyars old and two inspec- tors at Galveston were 60 years old.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-07-28
SOUTH JEFFERSON
 PROTESTS AGAINST
 DIVIDING COUNTY

Protest against division of the county. the scrip bill, and the $200.000 refund to the city Is being made by a large number of citizens of the lower part of the county below Bessemer, comprising Beats 35. 27 and 24, and a petition is being circulated and freely signed to be sent to the Jef- ferson delegation at Montgomery to pro- test against the enactment of the above bills. The petition contains 7s names and reads as follows: "We. the undersigned, are opposed to splitting Jefferson county, and the bill proposing to take s2OO,OoO from the county. giving the same to the city of Birmingham. Also the bill to pay S5 cents on the dollar on the scrip that has been bought at less than 20 per cent of its face value. We strongly oppose all these bills and hereby urge our senator and representatives to vote against the passage of the same"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-07-28
KNOTTY PROBLEM
 ON PROHIBITION

Judge David J. Davis of the record ers court, has been called upon to solve a question regarding the recent ly enacted prohibition laws. s. Saba tini was arrested some two weeks ago and fined by Judge Davis It was charged by the officers that he had in his possession so gallons of wine. After paying his fine a week elapsed and he again was arrested for having in his possession 50 gallons of wine. Attorneys for Sabatini say 1t Is the same wine that he was first arrested for having in his possession; that he was fined for having said wine and that. therefore, he could not be fined again for having the same wine. as 1t would constitute two convictions for one offense.
 Judge Davis accepted all the evidence in the case and will digest it tonight over all the opinions he can secure handed down in similar cases.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-07-28
GOOD ROADS DAYS FORMALLY NAMED
 BY PROCLAMATION
Governor Henderson Calls on Citizens to Rally to the Cause August
 16 and IF
Nv l.. 6. RETTY

Montgomery. July 27-(Special.)-For the purpose of creating and stimulating in terest in road building throughout the state, Governor Henderson today issued a proclamation designating August 16 and IT as good roads days, and calling upon citi- zcns of all avocations 'to labor upon the public highways of the state upon these two days such way that ther contribution to this great movement shall be lasting and permanent"
 The governor calls upon the judges of probate of the various counties, mayors. of cities and other county and municipal officers to use their efforts and influ- ence towards making good roads days success. He further calls upon the press of the state to aid in the movement.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-07-28
'Hard Times ; Makes DrunkardS

During such nerve racking' times as the year 1914 the high class man takes liquor to drown his troubles This soon results in a serious diseased condition from which there Is no escape but un- timely death unless the virulent poison stored up in the system Is eliminated"
 In the privacy of one of the quiet. cool rooms of the Neal Institute. s15 South goth street, the Neal Treatment Is guar anteed to eliminate the poison, create a loathing for liquor or drugs and restore normal mental and physical conditions.
 For full information call or address the Neal Institute, Vim. Toney, Mgr. P. o. box S4. or telephone Main 4516.
 @ Neal Institutes In Principal Cities
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-07-28
Deaths and Funerals
Mrs. Martha Vowell

Funeral services over the remains Of the late Mrs. Martha vowell, aged s3 years, who died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. L. c. Hutton at Huff man, were held yesterday at Ragland, the former home of the deceased. Rev. b. R. Lowell of the Baptist church of- ficiated. The deceased Is survived by three sons. J. T. Vowell and w. A. Vowell of Columbia, s. C.; l.. J. Vowell of Easonville. and two daugh- ters. Mrs L. c. Hutton of Huffman and Mrs. Josie Miller of Birmingham.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-07-28
Petty Offenders Recognized

Assistant Solicitor James Davis Is following the policy of Solicitor Hugo l.. Black in keeping the jail free from persons charged with trifling offenses. Yesterday he visited the jail and rec commended to Judge H. P. Heflin the recognition of Jamie Cotton, a young negro girl charged with assault; Will Ford, charged with Sunday gaming, and Louise Earl, charged with vag- rancy. They were taken before Judge Heflin and released on his own recog- niZance.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-07-28
NEWS OF ENSLEY

According to the plans of the committee of the Ensley Merchants association the white way on Avenue 10 Is to be re- lighted Saturday night. This report was made yesterday afternoon at the regular meeting of the association by the com mittee The white way was dIscon- tinued some months ago owing to business depression, and It's relightng is evidence of the returning prosperity to the Steel City. Among the other matters that came before the association was the home coming" week and merchants carnival which will be held the latter part of August. The committee in charge re- ported progress and that 1t had big plans on for the occasion.
 Funeral services of the late Harry Spur rier, who died suddenly at his home Sun day night, will be held this afternoon from the family residence, 2701 Carolina avenue, Fairview, at 4 o'clock. The Rev. J. w. Fulford of St. Johns Episcopal church will officiate Interment will follow at Oakland. The ballbearers have been named as follows: Active. Robert w. Bremner, J. Allison Walker, Walter C. Dean, Fanny B. Hamilton, Theo R. Fur man and Elmer E. Fuller. Honorary. k. E. Chadwick, B. R. Pegram, H. S. Meade, Chris Marugg. Gus Pow and William Finn.
 Tonight at o'clock at the Masonic hall "taclSy party" will be given under | the auspices of Cunningham chapter, Or der of the Eastern Star. The programme will include the following musical num- bers
 Song. "Chicken Pie" Dave Moxley.
 Piano solo, Mrs. M. l.. Flowers
 Solo, Day, Perfect Day" Jack Thomas
 Solo. Requiem" Edwin Cook.
 At the close of the musical numbers re- treatments will be served. A small ad- mission fee will be charged
 and Avenue F playgrounds will give an ice cream social and entertainment on the grounds Friday evening, July 30. A fine concert has been arranged and a first class entertainment s promised. The pro ceeds will be given to the improvement of the playgrounds.
 The regular meeting of the Woodmen's Circle will be held this afternoon at the Knights of Pythias hall on Avenue E. The meeting will be called at 2:3O Re- treatments will be served.
 On Friday musicale will be given at the Ensley opera house under the auspices of the Ladies' Aid society of the Methodist church, for the benefit of the parsonage fund.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-07-28
ADJUSTMENTS
At the Orpheum

Tuesday afternoon the matinee at the Orpheum was attended by good crowd of Birmingham vaudeville fans and seem- ingly they were not disappointed, judging from the reception given the different acts, especially the Victoria theatre, the Harmony singers. Then again the even irg performance drew far better than the opening show. the word having been passed around that good vaudeville at popular prices was the programme at the Orpheum.
 There are five acts and motion pictures. and three performances daily. 8. 7:30 and D. m.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-07-28

ing the civil war, where similar right appears to be denied, Is held by Great Britain not to apply to the present condi- tions, because at that time except at Brownville there was virtually no way for supplies landed in Mexico to reach the Confederate States overland through Texas because of a lack of inland trans portation facilities which now exist
 Lest there should be eventual disagree ment IS to Great Britain's right to detain vessels and cargoes under the order in council and failing a diplomatic adjust ment British officials point out that American interests may be trusted safely to the special International tribunal pro- viied for in the arbitration treaty be- tween the United States and Great Britain. which the British hold was intended to deal with just such issues.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-07-28
Vote to Strike

Boston. July 27.--A majority of the 4o00 employees of the mechanical de- pertinent of the Boston and Maine rail- road have voted to strike for pay for Saturday half-hoidays during July and Aua.,lst. union officials announced today. When the entire vote is tabu- let ted the men will ask for another con ference with road officials. The strike order depends on the outcome of this conference
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-07-28
Nogales to Be Attacked

Nogales. Ariz. July 27.-Carranza troops under General Gales today ad- vanced to within seven miles of the city and apparently intend to attack Carranza outposts and those of Gov ernor Maytorena, who holds Nogales for Villa, clashed and Maytorena pick cts were driven In. Maytorena built a barbed wire fence along the interna tional boundary today.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-07-28
Germans Thankful

Washington. July E.-The gratitude of the German Red Cross for hospital sup piles and fou rmotor ambulances sent by the American Red Cross Is expressed in a letter received at Red Cross headquar- ters today. announcing the shipments arrival in Germany. A letter also came from Count Somaglia. head of the Italian Red Cross, thanking the American organ ization for contributions.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-07-28
M;nister to Sweden Operated Upon

Chicago. July 27.-Ira Nelson Morris United States minister to Sweden, was operated on today for the removal of a cystic tumor of the throat. The sur geons announced that his condition was good and that he could leave the hospital within two weeks. MT. Morris arrived here Friday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-07-28
SIR EDWARD GREY SENDS REQUEST TO STATE DEPARTMENT
 FOR FURTHER DELAY
sContinued from Pare one,

by the British as a fact which should be considered In dealing with the effort to cut off supplies being received by Ger many through Swedish. Danish and Dutch ports
 The decision of the United States SUI preme court in the Matamoros cases dur
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-07-28
CORONER'S INQUEST
 BEGINS ON DISASTER
,Continued from Page One)

perintendent of the department of jue- tice, submitted government inspection certificates, one permitting the East lands carrying capacity to be increased to 2570 passengers 500 over previous permits.
 William J. Wood, a naval architect, sub nsitted to the coroner's jury a statement condemning various measurements and ar rnngements of the ship. Coroner Peter Hoffman then took the jurors to the wrecked steamboat, so that Wood could explain technicalities.
 Secretary Redfeld tonight issued sec- ond statement asserting there was no truth in reports of friction between fed eral investigators and anybody else He said he had arranged to cooperate fully with the United States district attorney. Clyne, in trying to place blame for the accident The statement said that the law required the steamboat inspection ser vice to make an investigation, but that such an inquiry should be made by in- spectors other than those concerned in certifying the steamer. It was purposed, therefore. to call on the Milwaukee board to hold the inquiry in Chicago The state ment continues:
 To Conduct Inquiry
 Tn order that the seriousness of this particular accident may be given due "tiehtb Wb Shdh hiith5S Wlth tiit ipSdi board of inspectors to have MT. Thurman, of the department of justice, and myself conduct the inquiry. with the assistance of the commanding officers of the steam boat inspection service. It seems right to us. however. that something more should be done than that. and therefore I have asked Harry A. Wheeler, vice pres- ident of the Union Trust company, and Marvin B. Pool of Butler Bros. to act as unofficial observers or partakers in the inquiry. It Is my purpose to ask that the Western Electric company select some technical member of it's staff as third representative.
 Tt Is hoped to begin the Inquiry Thursday. The supervising inspector gen eral of the steamboat inspection service. George Uhler, will arrive from San Fran cisco tomorrow. These hearings are in- formal in the sense that legal restrictions as to testimony are waived"
 Moving picture censors today refused permits to four concerns which wanted to display pictures of the Eastand dis aster on the ground that the companies wanted to "commercialize a calamity"
 Efforts to check up the total dead made no progress today. The official list remained at SPA While States At torney Hoyne said he had evidence that some 2700 were on the ship gov ernment checkers said that they were positive no more than 250o went aboard.