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The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-05
PRESIDENT TALKS
 RAILROAD RATES
Esch-T Townsend Bill Will Be Reintro- duced In Practically the
 Same Form.

Washington, December 4.-Railroad rate legislation was the subject of informal discussion by the President today with some of his callers. Members of both branches of Congress paid their respects to the President, but only a few of them had business of importance to bring up.
 Representatives Esch and Townsend of Wisconsin and Michigan had brief con- ference with the President regarding rate legislation.
 At the last session of Congress the rate measure. which bore their names passed the House of Representatives, but the Senate failed to act upon it. They expect to reintroduce their bill at the present session. Mir. Townsend told the President today that the measure was completed, that he and MT. Esch were putting the finishing touches to it, and that 1t migh. be introduced tomorrow. MT. Townsend said the measure would not differ in prin- ciple from that which he and Mr. Escn had introduced in the last Congress: U will mean a simplifcation Of the loeas contained in the bill which we onereu last session." said MT. Townsend.
 Our bill does not differ from that pro posed by the interstate commerce com mission. although In the details there .s a differen o".fS,' r s.. body the welt"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-05
JEWS WANT JUSTICE
 NOT MERE SYMPATHY
TO GET HIS RIGHT THE JEW MUST FIGHT-THAT IS WHAT THE ME MORTAL SPEAKERS SAID AT k'NESSETH ISRAEL.
"The Jew must fight. "

'"The Jew must fight"
 That was the note sounded in the two addresses made last night at the services held at Knesseth Israel in memory of the Jews massacred recently in Russia.
 J. Canter and H. Swedlow were the speakers
 MT. Canter, who spoke in Yiddish, after sketching briefly the history of the Jewish race, said that the time had come when the Jews must cease to be the sons of Aaron-"men of peace''-and become the sons of Maccabee-"men of war" He said that the Constitution of the United States and the old Jewish constitution were sim liar in spirit and purpose, guaranteeing equality and liberty to all persons under their protection. America was the only country he added, in which the Jew en- joyed the rights that had been vouchsafed unto him under the old Jewish law. The Jews of Russia wanted a constitutional government, and for this they had been atrociously massa cred.
 MT. Swedlow spoke in English. He de- plored the small attendance at the ser vices Continuing, he referred to the ex- pfeSSiOnS Ol syiHpdlnN NllH lnt JeWs that had been evoked in American cities by the recent massacres in Russia, and touched upon the fact that at many gath erings public men of reputation had taken occasion to point out the virtues of the Jews as race He resented this disposl- ton on the part of gentlles to praise the Jews saying that such praise indicated that the Jews, in the minds of these critics, were In spite of their many vir- tues, dangerous and undesirable peo- pie. There was he said in these ex- pressions of sympathy quality of con descension and pity in which eommissera- ton was mingled with contempt. Jews, said he, should resent such simulated sympathy as an impertnence. The Jew did not want pity or sympathy He want ed only justice This had been denied him throughout the centuries.
 In closing, Mir Swedlow said that the Jew might get sympathy from all the world, but for actual help he must rely upon himself. There was, said he, a rule of international law that no nation which failed to protect the life of persons ol failed to prohibit and punish murder could be recognized as a member of the family of civilized nations. This rule. he added justified the President of the United States in stretching out the strong arm of fed eral authority across the seas and pun. ishng Russia for Jewish massacres. Jew ish citizens of the United States had ths right to demand that President Roose' welt do this and he hoped they would en hai ioh at inln m. for praying had ceased The hour fol fighting had come, said he.
 After MT Swedlow's speech. MT. Can ter read the memorial service presclibee for such occasions.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-05
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS.
Birmingham Council Elects Officers for
 Ensuing Twelve Months.

Birmingham Council No 635. Knights of Columbus, met last night and elected the following officers for the ensuing twelve months:
 F. II. Linnehan. grand knight.
 Charles J. Dougherty deputy grand knight
 F. J. White, chancellor
 M E Linnehan, financial secretary. Redmond J. Wheeler, treasurer.
 B. P. Dickman, recording secretary. Dr. II A. El-Kouiie lecturer,
 John McGeever, advocate.
 J. ]. Boggan, warden.
 Rev J. E. Coyle. chaplain
 Charles J. Herbert orSanist.
 J. E. Anderson, outer guard.
 James O'Rourke, inner guard.
 Oliver Chalifoux chairman; John w. O'Neill and Sterling A. Wood, trustees. The hod-over trustees are r. McCrossin and J. B. Burke.
 The meeting was largely attended and perfect harmony is said to have charac- terlzed the proceedings,
 State Deputy Sterling A. Wood gave an interesting account of the initiation at Mobile. A class of sixty candidates, in- cluding lawyers. editors. doctors and bankers, received the third degree of the order in the Mobile council.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-05
ANNAPOLIS "CODE"
 SUBJECT OF ATTACK
MT. Butler Introduces Bill Which ls Intended to Prevent Hazing at
 the Institution.

Washington, December 1.-The Annap- oils "code which has figured so promi- nently in the courtmartal trial of Mid- shipman Meriwether was attacked to- day in bill introduced in the House of Representatives by MT. Butler of Penn sylvania. The bill stipulates that peremp- tory dismissal shall be the punishment for any midshipman implicated in hazing. and it provides that ''any midshipman who shall in any manner, or by any means whatever make or prescribe, or who shall join with others in making or prescribing any rule, practice or custom, the object of which is to regulate the [ conduct, department or behavior of any midshipman or which tends to dominate, humiliate, degrade or embarrass, or which tends to deprive him of his freedom of action, or to restrain impede, alter, inter- rupt or disturb him in the exercise of his lawful performance, or in the full and complete enjoyment of his rights and privileges as midshipman, shall be guilty 1 of the offense commonly known as haz- ing"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-05

tee of five senators and nine members of the house.
 This resolution suggests that the com mittee conduct it's investigations with q view to reporting on the feasibility of federal control of interstate insurance. Representative Lewis of Georgia intro duced a resolution providing for a special investigation of the methods of the de- partment of agriculture and census bu- feau In making cotton reports. The reso- luton states that reliability of the re- ports made by the government on cotton is generally questioned, and suggests that the committee which Is to consist or seven members appointed by the house report on some trustworthy plan for compiling information relating to cotton.
 Other Bills Introduced.
 Other bills and joint resolutions intro- duced today were the following;
 By Representative Loudenslanger or New Jersey fixing the salary of the wee President at s25,0O0, and fixing salaries or cabinet officers at s15OOo.
 By Representative Murphy of Missouri to admit Oklahoma to the Union as separate state, and also admitting Indian Territory as a separate state with the name of Sequoiyah.
 By Representative Lowering of Massa- chusetts, to place hides on the free list.
 By Representative Cousins of Iowa, re- pealing the national bankruptcy act
 By Representative Murphy of Missouri removing the restrictions on the alien action and taxation of land in Indian Territory
 By Representative Brownlow of Ten ness fixing seven hours as days work for all clerks and other employees or executive departments, Sundays and pup 1lic holidays excepted Under this meas n 1fa their discretion grant half holidays on Satur~ days in July, August and September. and extend the hours with additional compensation proportionate to the regu- lar pay.
 Also bills to permit the burial of wives of deceased enlisted men in national ceh- eteries granting longevity pay to em- ployes in the classified civil service plae- ing the licensing of pilots under the sole control of the United States steamboat inspection service; establishing In the de- partment of agriculture a bureau or pup lie highways, and providing for the pur- chase of a forest reserve to be known as the National Appalachian Forest He- serve.'
 By Representative Brick of Indiana prohibiting the giving of premium checks with cigars or tobacco of any sort
 By Representative Hearst of New York, to increase the powers of the interstate commerce commission, and to expedlte the final decision of cases arising under the act to regulate commerce. by creating an interstate commerce court Qntroduced by MT. Hearst in the last Congress); also for the election of United States senator's by direct vote of the people, and TO en- able the United States of America to ac- ouire and maintain and operate electric telegraphs and to pay therefor by sale of bonds redeemable out of the net earn ings."
 By Representative Underwood Of Ala bama for repeal of the fifteenth amend ment to the constitution.
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chances in Senate Committees.
WILL REFUSE OFFER.
Atlanta Will Not Dispose of Interest in
 Piedmont Park.

Atlanta. December 4.-(Special)-The city council committee which has had under consideration an offer from Ed win P. Ansley, a real estate dealer. to purchase 60 acres of Piedmont park from the city for s1OooOO and to convert part of 1t into a public park. today recom- mended to the council to refuse this of fer, and the recommendation will, no doubt. be adopted.
 The city purchased Piedmont park, which contains 1SO acres. something more than year ago practically by assuming the bonded indebtedness of s100000 Now the city refuses to sell one-third of it at the price which it paid for the whole. All of Atlanta's expositions and fairs have been held at this park and 1t will probably be the site of the proposed in- dustrial exposition of 1910.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-05
Savannah Jews Wire President,

Savannah. December IA mass meeting of the Jews of Savannah tonight sent welt;
 "As American citizens We impore you to take what steps your Judgment best approves to ask the powers of the civilized world to join in making the Russian gov ernment realize that 1t must take meas ures to prevent further massacres of the Jews within its borders. This we urge on the ground of humanity, hoping that such outrages against an inoffensive peo- pie, it matters not what their creed oi race, cannot be committed in any coun- try, and the rest of the world remain silent without moral loss
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-05
MITCHELL RETURNS.
Appears Unexpectedly and Presides at
 Indianapolis Meeting.

Indianapolis, Ind, December 4.-Presi- dent John Mitchell of the United Mine workers of America returned to the city rather unexpectedly this morning and presided at the meeting of the national executive board at session in headquar- ters Routine business occupied the att tention of the national executive board at todays session. F.
 President Mitchell added his denial to that of Secretary Wilson that demand is to be made by the miners for l3 per cent increase above the present wage scale. or that he has ever made the state ment that any attempt to alter the present wage scale on he part of the operators will mean strike.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-05
SENATOR CLAY IS
 TAKEN VERY ILL
STUMBLES IN STREET AND FALLS UNCONSClOUS-W REPORTED AS DOING BETTER LAST NIGHT. ACUTE INDIGESTION CAUSE.

Washington, December 4.-(Special.)- Senator Clay of Georgia was taken sud- denly i'll last night and fears are enter tained for his recovery. The senator was walking home about 10 D. m. when he stumbled and fell unconscious. He was carried into nearby residence and it was three hours before he was able to be taken to his home.
 At his residence it is reported that he is improved tonight, and suffered from an attack of acute indigestion. His friends are very much alarmed, however, and believe the senator's affection may be more serious.
 At the close of the last session of Con- gress Senator Bacon was also taken sud- denly ill and while he spent the summer abroad he is far from being a well man.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-05
Perkins May Resign.

New York, December 1.-The Evening Post today says:
 George w. Perkins of the firm of J. P Morgan &, Co.,, will retire from the vice presidency of the New York Life In- surance company and some of the com pany's directorate at the next meeting in April MT. Perkins today declared that this step has been taken at the sugsestion of Mir. Morgan himself, and the decision would be formerly announced very soon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-05
TO MERCHAN IS.

Effective Wednesday, Nov. 18th, lO:25 a. r. BesSemer freight train will go te Bes- semer via oeuth Bessemer line and return via Nerth Bessemer line.
 Birmingham Railway, Light
 & Power Company.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-05
M.s wlnarow,s soothinu sxrun.

The best remedy for DIARRHOEA Sold by druggists In every part of the world. Be sure and ask for Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup and take no other kind. Has been used for over FIFTY YEARS by MILLIONS OF MOTHERS for their CHILDREN WHILE TEETHING. with PERFECT SUCCESS + SOOTHS the CHILD, SOFTENS the GUMS. ALIAAYS all PAIN. CURES WIND COLIC. and b twenty-five cents a bottla-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-05
Will Vote on School Tax.

Atlanta. December i-(Special) )-An election will be held in DeKalb county Wednesday of this week upon the ques- tion of local taxation for school purposes. The county is said to be enthusiastic on the subject, and it is believed local tax will carry overwhe elmlngy. So far two counties in the state have voted for this local taxation. Hancock and Fulton.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-05
RepubIIcan Senatorial Caucus.

Washington, December A caucus of republican Senators has been called following the adjournment of the Sen ate tomorrow. This caucus is for the purpose of naming a committee to fill committee vacancies and for the aD- pointment of steering committee.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-05
Wants Daily Cotton Report.

had called his name twice cast his vote for the Mississippian.
 Wants Daily Cotton Report.
 Representative Webb of North Carolina will introduce bill providing for daily report of the cotton ginned by the gin neres of the south. The census bureau now issues a semi-monthly report. He be- lieves a daily report would tend to pre- vent violent fluctuations and thus destroy much of the speculative evil.
 "A daily report could be issued at once," says Mir. Webb, "and would cost little if anything over the present system. I have talked with members of the American Cotton Manufacturers asso- ciation. and they are in favor of such a bill Only the other day cotton fiuotuated to the extent of $5 a bale. The farmers are even more interested in 1t than the manufacturers"
 Expenses for Mobile Service.
 The secretary of the treasury estimates that it will take SIS, 400 to maintain the Mobile custom service next year.
 Clayton Introduces Bill.
 Representative Clayton of Alabama to- day introduced bill turning over the mineral public lands of the state of Ala bama to the common school system Of the state. The bill possesses the indorsement or the utltkdiioil, anu Witii iNVPi iNSeiih.' tive Burnett again a member of the pub lie lands committee, the chances Tor It's pa ssage are considered excellent.
 Representative Clayton also introduced a bill repeating the bankruptcy law. De- termned efforts will be made in this Con- gress to get such a measure through, and its advocates are very hopeful Of suc' cess.
 Discuss Alabama Judgeshlp.
 ftat among themselves this week the bill it is proposed to introduce providing for ar additional federal judge in the northern and middle Alabama districts. The bars of Birmingham, Montgomery and other cities which has passed resolutions along this line are agreed that another judge is necessary, and their claims will be stoutis urged before the judiciary committee May Choose Burnett.
 The Alabama members will meet within few days for the purpose of selecting member of the delegation for the dem ocratic congressional committee. Repre- sentative Burnett was elected last year and the understanding is that he will again serve in that capacity
 Improvements at Montgomery.
 Representative Wiley today introduced bill appropriating one hundred thous- and dollars to Improvements to lle Mohl- gomery public buildings.
 Changes in Senate Committees. If is understood that in the Senate com mttee reorganization Senator Hale of Maine will go to the finance committed instead of Senator Lodge who it is feared by the Senate leaders may not be able to withstand the tariff revision sentiment in his state. Senator Beveridge Is ex- pected to go in foreign affairs and Sen ator Knox to judiciary. Senator Warren of Wyoming is slated for the new chair man of public buildings and grounds.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-05
Reporf hing

Plumbing Report.-Plumbing In spector Eckerle submitted his report for the month of November to Mayor Ward yesterday, and 1t shows that dur ing the month $63 was collected in fpaS
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-05
CITY ITEMS

Williams in JaiI.-C. c. Williams, alias c. w. Counts, charged with the murder of "Whitey" Wilson, a printer. in Birmingham seven years ago, is still confined in the city jail
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-05
TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY

Take LAXATIVE PROMO Quinine Tab lets. Druggists refund money if 1t fails to cure E. W. GROVES signature h on each box. 25c-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-05

Detective Bodeker Home.--George Bodeker. the well known city detect- i've, returned yesterday from Russell vile. where he had gone on profess siona business. He resumed his duties here.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-05
TO THE PU2LIC:

TO THE PUBLIC:
 We are still running eur offices on a non-unien basis, and will continue 10 do so. DISPATCH PRINTING co.
 LESLIE PRINTING co.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-05

here.
 Negro Youths Sentenced.--John Henry Franklin, Son Jackson and John Moore, three negro youths, accused of nearly every offense on the calendar less than capital crimes, were sen fenced yesterday by Judge Feagin In the police court to serve one year each in the state reformatory at Speigners. Loss From Fire.-lne fire which de- stroyed the residence of w. P. Pinck- ard. No. 924 South Twentieth street, will entail serious loss The house was valued at about $32,000, and the losses have been estimated at from Slo,00O to $12,000 on the house and from s5000 to S7000 on the furniture.
 Christian Endeavor.-The regular meeting of the Christian Endeavor union will be held at the Third Pres byterian church at Avenue G and 1'wenty-second street tonight at s o'clock. The nominating committee will make report on the officers to he elected for the ensuing year. An interesting programme has been ar ranged the feature of which will be music by the North Highland Glee club.
 Nominate Officers.-Barhers' union No. S3 (white) has nominated the fol lowing officers for the ensuing year :. President NJ. W. Bagwell; vice presi- dent, J. D. Linn; corresponding secrc- aries, J. K. Sherry and A. W. Judy recording secretaries. c. V. Flowers and w. s. Hudson; treasurers, Jake Lesley and R. Catanzano; finance cont mittee. A. Rodego, Al H. Hayes. N. w. Williams and D. Harris; guide, w. H. Worshum. and guardian, MT. Piazza.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-05
NO FLOWERS ON
 MEMBERS DESKS
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re-entered the chamber and after the clerk had called his name twice cast his vote for the Mississippian.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-05
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The rem. af nan Will ne inte,red As' Will tshe place from '52se .ner, Nine teenth str, saH 4s this.safter- noon at g.; attended bv a numf f sHs of the de- partment. fi alo 10 rest in Oak HI
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-05
Expenses for Mobile Service.
Clayton Introduces Bill

The secretary of the treasury estimates that it will take $1S,400 to maintain the Mobile custom service next year.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1905-06-14

browbeat ms I can browbeat back. and I can even vote against you"
 MT. Ryan was pacified by members of the committee and sat down.
 Other members of the committee who spoke against the repealers were called thieves and crooks" and so disor- Gerly did the proceedings become that 9 squad of police were hurried'y sum- moned from the central station on the sixth floor of the City Hall to the com nlittse room on the fourth floor. There after better order was maintained.
 Among those who spoke in favor of the repealers was the Rev. pr. George A. Biekley, prominent Methodist min ister. who headed delegation of cler- gymen.
 After both sides had been heard the committee by a vote of 15 to II. re- ferred the bills to the city solicitor for an opinion on them by noon Thursday Councis meet that day at p. n..
 Director of Public Works Acker to- day temporarily suspended work on the Torresdale boulevard, which is expect ed to cost several million dollars before it is completed.
 It is alleged that the contractors are not living up to the specifications.
 Frank M. Ritter, a former director of public safety, was appointed secretary of the civil service board to-day. He succeeds Rolla Dance, who was re- moved some weeks ago by Mayor Weaver.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1905-06-14
THE CLOSE. OF A HOT DAY,

At last the glaring sun descends, then sudden breeze fiutters the foliage, light straw or dust begins to dance in
 circles, arst a few steps. then fierce measure. The fairy fiddles are still
 with dread, The valley darkens in awful silence and clouds roll together on the rushing wind. Trees bend and shiver and turn out the white Things of their foliage, dogs and poultry crawl into shelter. and wise men shut doors and windows, for lightning rides on the draught and is sure to touch more than one of those trees or houses with its fiery sword. The roar and flash are such as England never sees. A Niagara of rain, welcome though ter rible, bathes the dry earth, and soon the world, cooled and moistened, spark les in the setting sun. Then people in light vehicles drive out to taste the air, my young friends come on horse back, and while we sit in the darkness slipping iced lemonade or sherbet the multitudinous voices of the grass and leaves again rehearse their symphony. From the distant pond booms the heavy frog note, from overhanging branches trills the contented undiscoverable tree frog. The myriad grasshoppers tune up their wiry legs and fiddle with fresh enthusiasm. The stinging swarm of mosquitoes sing around a little lamp in the hall. Firefiies flicker everywhere
 We listen to them and are idle.---Lip- pincott's Magazine.