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The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-07-07
THE WEDNESDAY STUDY
 CIJIR ROF ANNISTON

Among the agencies of social service in Anniston, the Wednesday Study club deserves to be mentioned. It is one of the oldest organizations in the city: its founder, Mrs. John B. Knox, is well known over the whole state for her in- terest in civic movements The work of the club last year was notably sue oessful As a member of the State Fed eration of club, the work of the Wednesday Study club Is along lines laid down by the state organization. Miss Christine McCaa was president during the last club year, and was especially active in educational work. It contributed to scholarships in four different schools in the state. The sal ary of one of the teachers in the night school of the local Y. w. C. A. was paid by the club, and, in addition, a con- cert was given for the benefit of this institution. A regular part of the work of this club is to send each month a large copy of some famous painting to rural school Many calls for service for local work are responded to.
 Several members of the Wednesday Study club are members of the Wom- ans club of Anniston, which latter or ganization is at present devoting its energies along civic lines. Recently, at the request of the latter club, the mer- chants of Anniston have granted a weekly half holiday to their employees during July and August Just now an effort Is being made to secure a rest room in the city for the rural shoppers of the connty who come to the city.
 The Wednesday Study club has planned for extensive effort for next year. and in a yet larger way hopes to prove efficient as social agency.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-07-07
Draws Its Medicinal Prop critics From Points Far
 Away From America
A GERMAN CHEMIST
 DIRECTS LABORATORY
Opening Day of Introduc- tory Sale Proves a Splen-
 did Success

The ingredients or medicinal ele- ments which make Tanlac come from many remote sections of the earth The Alps. the Pyrenees. Russian Asia, West Indies, meesntain states near the Rocky mountains Mexico, Peru and Tanland Islands are among the points from aration are obtained.
 In the principal laboratory of the Cooper Medicine company, Inc. under the efficient direction of Herr Jos. Von Trimbach, a native German chemist of note, these medicinal herbs, roots and parks are assembled in the rough and painstakingly developed so as 10 ob- tain of that high standard of effi- ciency shown by the uniform prepara- tion. Tanlac.
 In sterilized bottles. made expressly for the purpose, Tanlac is placed labeled and cartooned; the preparation is inspected again and then crated ready for shipment to points over the world where the demand requires
 Hundreds called throughout the day yesterday at Jacobs Drug Store and at the PattonPope company to find out just how the famous medicine, TP nlac. was sold, how if was prepared and what the preparation actually looked like.
 
 amount of interest shown, MT. Coop er's private secretary said:
 "The success of the opening day of the introductory sale of Tanac has by far exceeded my expectations. have beer aereeably surprised by the Knowledge the public seems to have of tho preparation. While many came merely to see what the medicine ac- tually looked like, equally as many came prepared to obtain the prepaT ation. These people simply asked for Tanlac and the facility with which the medicine was distributed throughout the day proved somewhat of a revela tion to the management of our local agencies.
 q am indeed gratiffed," he continued 'to see such marked enthusiasm and I now feel justified in predicting that Tanlac will prove just as successful in Birmingham as 1t has In the larger cities I do not believe that I am over estimating the success of the medicine when I state that I am confident that from 5000 to 5000 people will call and obtain Tanlac during the next 10 days"
 When asked about the charitable work Mir. Cooper intended to perform in Birmingham, he replied. "Mr Coop CT has already requested me to make a thorough investigation of local con ditions and see just what Is needed in the way or relief work. As already stated In a previous article, he is a firm believer in practical philanthropy and 1t has always been his aim and erGeavor to accomplish the greatest good for the greatest number. I notice in a recent Issue of the Chattanooga News where MT. Cooper made very substantial contribution to the poor of that city on his visit there last week and I feel absolutely safe in saying that he will perform some similar serV ice in Birmingham"
 Another large shipment of Tanlac will be received here today or tomor row to take care of the rapidly increas- ing demand.
 Tanlac is sold in Birmingham ex clusively by Jacobs Drug Store and Patton-Pope company-Adv.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-07-07
CHARLES CONANT
 DIES IN HAVANA New York Financial Ex- pert Passes Away
 Suddenly

New York, July 6.--Charles A. Conant or New York, a banker and financial expert, died in Havana Sunday night of hemorrhage of the stomach.
 He was in Cuba at the request of the Cuban authorities to reform the financial, system of the republic. :
 MT. Conant left New York June 20 for Havana at the invitation of the President of Cuba. He had expected to remain in Cuba until July 15 A cablegram an- nouncing his death today was received here at his office. MT. Conant was 54 years of age and unmarried For about 20 years he was engaged in newspaper work, beginning in Boston in 1880. For 10 years he was the Washington correspond ent of the New York Journal of Com merce. He was an authority on banking and financial affairs and author of works dealing with economics and banking. He was appointed by President Roosevelt a member of the commission on interna- tional change, which in 1903 conferred with European governments concerning the re- form of currency systems in China and other oriental countries. \
 As a financial expert Mir. Conant visited the Philippines, Mexico and Central American republics. In 1901 he was sent tc Manila to investigate coinage and bank was based the Philippine coinage act of 1903. He also assisted the United States government in formulating currency measures for the Panama republic some- what similar to that of the Philippines.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-07-07
FREE DRINKS ARE
 MAKING CONVERTS
An Indication of World Wide Interest in Vitalitas May Now Be Seen
 in Birmingham

Birmingham people are seeing, testing and Investigating natural vitalitas. the most wonderful medicinal product of this age. It Is already bringing new health and freedom from various ailments to them, just as it is to people in cities and states throughout the south, and as 1t will to people of the entire world as fast as Vitalitas can be placed before them.
 There are no secrets in the produc.,on of this natural product and the labora- tories at Houston, Tex. the only place where Vitalitas is extracted, are open at all times to the public. Natural Vitalitas is mined out of the earth and from 1t the liquid Is extracted chemically pure. It Is rich in natural forces and elements upon which life and health depend. It is not unpleasant to take and teaspoon full of it in a half glass of hot or cold water has marvellous tonic and corrective effects. It literally sweeps away many obstinate disorders of stomach liver, kid- neys, bowels and blood. Cures classed as marvellous are constantly being re- ported where all other human agencies had failed. Do not delay seeing the deni- onstration and sampling Vitalitas at Averyts drug store, 10S-111 Twentieth street. or write there for information. Also for sale by Pegram-Patton Drug company. Bessemer, Ala.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-07-07
GO ID WASHINGTON IN M|L|T|A'S BEHALF Screws and Hubbard Will Seek to Have Federal Ap-
 prOpriation Released

With view of having the $50, 900 appropriation for the Alabama Ma tional Guard released by the federal government, Capt. William B. Screws, U. s. A, inspector instructor of the state militia, Adjt. Gen. G. J. Hubbard and Maj. T. c. Locke will leave Bir- mingham this morning for Washingto Where they will report to the war de- partment the general conditions of the Alabama National Guard.
 They inspected the property and equipment of the several local infantry companies yesterday morning and found 1t in excellent shape and with out any losses The local officers were complimented on their fine showing.
 Sometime ago the war department notified the state military authorities that the annual appropriation from the government was held up owing to mis- appropriations of the governm lent property. Reports from inspecting United States army officers showed q considerable shortage which caused the financial support to be withdrawn
 For some months past the adjutant generals office has been busy and all officers of the militia companies of the state have been held accountable for shortage of equipment. With the as sistance of the United States marshals the officers have been able to recover several thousand dollars worth of property. Quite a number of persons have been bound over to the federal grand jury for having government property in their possession and some have been sent to jail for the same of : fense by state courts.
 The officers who left this morning for Washington are in. hopes of hav- ing the appropriation for the Alabama state troops released in order that preparations may immediately begin for the annual military encampments.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-07-07
KEEN ANTICIPATION
 OF SMOKER AT CLUB
Indications Point to Large Attendance at the Press
 Club Tomorrow

Judge Alvin M. Douglass was declared the prize winner at yesterdays luncheon when the reports of the contesting teams were announced by the captains. The luncheon was well attended, and proceed ings became lively. Two captains came forward to offer prizes, and competition is expected to become very keen for the next few days. Judge Douglass will award today's prize to the winning cap tain, and W. II. Bell will present a hand some prize tomorrow to the team member or captain making the highest individual score
 The club smoker, which is scheduled for tomorrow evening, bids fair to be one of the most enjoyable affairs occurring at the newspaper club in two or three months past. Many of the most promi- nent members of the institution have signifed their intention of being present and impromptu addresses will be de- livered. Among those present will be some of the newly elected members, who will join with the regular membership in an old-fashioned good fellowship gathering.
 Invitations have not been sent out to the members, as the club organization has been of late extremely busy with af- fairs pertaining to the membership cam paign, but it was stated yesterday by those in charge the newspaper announce ment of the affair might be taken as formal invitation to each member to be present al 80 p. m. when the smoker will be held by the club.
 Much interest Is being shown in the affair because the prohibition law will be observed to the letter, only soft drinks being served. There was some discus- sion of the practicabiity of smoker without strong drink. but all objections were speedily overcome, and those who have planned the affair have arranged an entertainment programme which will in sure a good time for the guests Those who may be doubtful are especially in- vi.ed to come and be shown.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-07-07
SOCIAL SERVICE DEPARTMENT
 By MRS. SIDNEY M. ULLMAN

among friends and relatives.
 "(D From 40 to 90 per cent of all deaths from tuberculosis in the west and south west are of natives of other states, nearly 20 per cent coming from Illinois, Missouri, Ohio. Kentucky. Tennessee and New York.
 "(5) People who can afford 1t and who are not in too far advanced stages of tu- berculosfs will find the climate of the west and southwest an aid in the u cat ment of tuberculosis
 "(6) No one should think of going west or southwest for his health unless he hal g at least 5000 above his railroad fare, and can leave his family in comfortable cir eumstances: and no one should go who IS in an advanced stage of tuberculosis or who has not taken careful medical advice
 "(0 Tuberculosis can be cured in any part of the United States, and 1t is far better for a consumptive of moderate means. such as the average workingman, to go to a sanatorium near at home thar to go west and live in more favorable climate without proper food or medical care.
 ''(S) Finally. there may be plenty of jobs in the west and southwest for able-bodied men. but the consumptive will find the greatest difficulty in getting work, and no one should go west therefore in the hope of getting job"
 l0e AlaDdHla Anl1- uDcTCulOSiS league Is busy this month in a state wide educational programme. Among the astonishing things is the slowness with which the people absorb the most commonplace truths concerning dis ease and health. Many of the newspa- pers of the state are, however, CO., operating with the present educational campign begun In conjunction with the hoped-for legislation. Great things are expected of this educational work. The movie picture theatres are also exhib- iting number of plays created for the same purpose, the most recent of which Is The White Terror" a play which illustrates the terrible danger of de- pending upon quack remedies.
 The present year. 1915, completes the first 10 years of the life of the national association. During these years, no few . CT than 1900 local anti-tuberculosis as sociations and committees have been formed, carrying on 500 sanatoria. hos
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-07-07
PROVED ADMIRABLY ADAPTED
 TO WELFARE OF TUBERCULOSIS PERSONS

The following bulletin has been issued by the Alabama Anti-Tnberculosis league. It covers the situation for the whole country, but the league draws attention to the fact that a disproportionately large number of consumptives from Alabama are found in western states seeking re- covery. But the climate of Alabama has been proved admirably adapted to the welfare of tuberculous persons. There is no need for panic or thoughtless flight westward. People should face all the facts:
 From 10000 to 15.OO0 consumptives go west in search of health every year. Such is an estimate made by the National Association for the Study and Prevention of Tuberculosis in a statement issued to- day based on recent investigations of the United States public health service. The association concludes that there are at present between 100000 and 100000 con- sumptives in the states of California, Ari- zona, New Mexico, Texas and Colorado
 investigations were made during the past year by surgeons of the United States pubic health service, P. NJ Car rington in California, E..T Sweet in Texas and New Mexico. and A. D. Eos ter in North and South Carolina. The National association draws the following conclusions from these studies:
 70 Thousands of consumptives at- tracted by the climate migrate every year to the west and southwest While TO definite figures can be procured, the -aCts ascertained would indicate an annual mi- grafton of at least 10000 and possible 15,0c0 into the states of California, Arizon, Col orado, New Mexico and Texas
 "(2) From 30 to 50 per cent of these con sumptives are hopeless cases and die within six months after their arrival the percentage of those dying within 30 days running as high as 15.
 "t3) A large, but unknown percentage die in almshouses or are the recipients of charity, and the great majority of these could have been made comfortable in their last days If they had stayed at home
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-07-07

his property into cash or it's equivalent so
 that he might make investment some where along the Atlantic coast if he dis covered a good opportunity. He was per suaded that the building of the Panama canal would within few years after it
 was open to navigation greatly increase
 the commerce of the seaport cities of the
 Atlantic. His investigations at last per suaded him that the best outlook for the future was at Norfolk, and he spoke to
 men of ca pital of New York of his purpose
 to make investment there, venturing to
 predict that the foreign commerce of Nor
 folk would speedily compare favoTably
 with that of any American seaport ex
 cepting New York. Apparently that pre- diction Is justified Norfolk's commerce
 in the last week of June was in money
 value in excess of that of New Orleans, Galveston Baltimore or Philadelphia. It
 was surpassed by the foreign commerce of Detroit, Boston and New York. In the financial district it is spoken of as a thing of real significance that an inland city fronting as 1t does the estuary which connects the Great Lakes and facing the Canadian border should stand pre-emnent in view as an export city. That according to the report which comes from Washing
 ton is a fact
 Had the purposes of James J. Hill been
 permitted to mature by the authorities at Washington the record made by Seat tie would have been much larger than
 is the fact Mir Hill contemplated great commerce between Seattle and the lar
 east. But the government authorities at Washington forbade the making of any rate over his railroad of the kind neces- sary if he were to create and maintain commerce with China and Japan. The ex- traordinary growth of Alaska and the promise of still greater growth Is re- vealed in the figures which come from Seattle which show that in a single week her exports were of money value slight ly in excess of s200o,000. Curicusy enough, Seattle is one of the five cities whose imports in a single week were in excess of $1,0o0000. Seattle as a city Qf foreign commerce seems already to have
 surpassed San Francisco.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-07-07
ROBERT M'CAROLL
 ACCIDENTALLY SHOT

Eufaula. July 6.-(Special )-Robert Mo- Carroll, aged 25 years, son of the late Samuel McCaroll, a wealthy farmer, was accidently killed this morning at his home near Eufaula when he received the full discharge of shotgun in his breast. He had laid the gun upon bed, prepara- tory to going hunting, and in picking it up by the barrel, the trigger was caught in the coverlet and the gun discharged. His breast was torn open and death was practically instantaneous.
 The young man is survived by his moth- CT and number of brothers and sisters.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-07-07

pitals and day camps which care for 35, GOO patients. Tehre are now in the country 450 tuberculosis dispensaries and clinics employing several thousand visiting nurses and treating over 10e,- 600 cases During the 10 years, the death rate in the registration has been cut down from 1667 per 100000 popula- ton to 127.7 per 100000 this death
 rate being from tuberculosis of the lungs alone.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-07-07
ANNISTON
mfssioners to Meet on Border NcthOdists to Hold Institute

Anniston, July S.-(Special)-N. r Glosson, who served for many years on the Anniston police force and was home, BPS West Fifteenth street. Mon- day evening at 7:45 MT. Glosson re- sided in this city for over a quarter of century. He was member of several fraternal organizations and the Woodmen of the World will have charge of the funeral ceremonies The funeral services will be held at the First Baptist church Wednesday aft ernoon at 3 o'clock and will be con ducted by Rev. L. N. Claxton. The body will be laid to rest at Edgemont ceme- tery. The deceased is survived by lis wife and three step-children.
 The infant child of MT. and Mrs. A. B Bonds. who died Tuesday morning at the Bonds residence, 230o Gurpee avenue, was buried Tuesday afternoon at o'clock at Edgemont cemetery.
 Miss Gustell Earwood, the daughter of William Earwood, died at her fath- er's residence, ell South Noble street, s'e " SiVSh AuSSoay MISE Farwood was Is years of age and is survived by her father. two brothers and two sisters. The funeral will be held Wednesday morning at 10 o'clock from the residence, Dr. W. F. Tar brough, pastor of the Parker Memorial Baptist church, conducting tho serv- ices. 1nterment will take place at Edgemont cemetery.
 Funeral services over the remains of Mrs. Henry Brandt, who died at her h me. 31s East G street in Oxanna Sunday afternoon, were held Tuesday afternoon from the Oxanna Methodist church and were conducted by Rev. Thomas E. Roberts. The deceased psssed away after a short illness. She is survived by her husband and four children. The remains were laid to rest in Oxford cemetery.
 Following a conference held between the commissioners of Calhoun and Cleburne counties on the county line several weeks ago, an engineer was employed to survey road over the mountain for the purpose of constructing model highway between Anniston in Calhoun and Hefiin in Gle burne. Henry P. Harris, engineer for De- Kalb. was the engineer employed and he has made several surveys and is ready to report to the commissioners.
 A second joint meeting of the commits sioners has been called for Thursday, July S. and they will again meet at the boun- dary line to discuss the road problem. The meeting will be held at o'clock Thursday morning.
 Incident to their campaign for the bet ter equipment and endowment of their conference male college, the Methodists of north Alabama arc preparing to hold . number of educational institutes. three of which will be held in the Talladega district as follows: Talladega, Sylacauga, and Anniston. Over s90oo has already been subscribed in the Talladeea district to the endowment fund of the colleGes
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-07-07
THE WEATHER
Weather Forecast

Washington, July 6.-Forecast for Ala bama- Mississippi: Probably fair Wednes- day and Thursday.
 Georgia: Generally fair Wednesday and Thursday. except probably showers near the coast
 Tennessee: Fair Wednesday and prob ably Thursday, warmer Wednesday,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-07-07
Local Data
Weather Conditions

Summary of observations made at Uni ted States weather bureau stations dur ing the "A hours ending D. m.. 75th me- ridian time, July 6, 1915:
Evening journal., 1915-06-24
STAFFORD CLUB SHOOT.
Special to THE EVENING JOURNl

Special to THE EVENING JOURNAL.
SEAFORD. Del. June 24-At the
special shoot Of the Seaford Gun Club
yesterday afternoon, the following
scores out of a possible % targets,
were made. Nathaniel Conoway, Jr..
%: DR.. Thomas F. Cottingham, %;
Ollie Wright %; Ebert ]. Lank. q;
DR.. Harrison NJ Manning, 10; VIII
liam X. Morgan. IS; DR.. william F..
Longendyke. IS; John f. Herrant,
II; John Thompson, 10; Frank
Hatfield, 16.
At the close of the regular shoot
the fourth shoot at the last twenty
five targets. in a handicap race of 100
targets, by seven picked men, Ma
thaniel Ccnoway Jr.. won the first
prize, offered by he DUPONT Com
pany, Of Wilmington, which was a
gold scarf pin; DR.. Thomas F. Cot
tingham took second price. donated by
the Stevens Arms Co, which was q
safety razor and outfit and Albert ]
ALank took third prize. given by th'
DUPONT Company which was sterling
silver spoon.
Out of the 100 targets in this shoo
the following scores were made: Ma
thaniel Conoway. Jr., 90; Dr. Thomas
F. Cottingham, SO: Albert ]. Lank
IS; DR.. Harrison M. Manning, 81; W
X. Morgan. 81; DR.. William F. Long
endyke, SO; John F. Herrant, SO.