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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-12-01

In the old days when the seething
crowd looked over the rails of galleries
upon the house of the people below on an
opening day the hall looked like a spring
millinery establishment or a horticultural
show. But Uncle Joe Cannon, who had
served through fourteen terms beginning
with the Forty-third Congress. put a stop
20 that fragrant proceeding. lie has since
been tn, Speaker of two Congresses
How mary more is a question, but there
viii be no flowers tomorrow. 1t has not
been determined whether the delegate
from the eighteenth Illinois district Is
everse TO flowers themselves or whether
when chairman OF the appropriation conf
nittee, he becam, Injured TO habits o:
economy. or whether he just objects to a
national assembly room looking like a
commencement day for sweet girl gradu-
ates.
But the procedure of the opening of
Congress Is not so dignified and reverent
an adair as is usually fancied. From 10
O'Clock on. when the galleries are already
Aiied. the rembers-elect begin to arrive
Hobbies. committee rooms. the chamber
itself begin to fill. Knots Of z ,sticulatins.
hand shaking, Eack-slapping gentlemen
block the l:sies, ct tangled In corners,
drop upon the lounges and grayitate me-
chemically into their old seats Old
enemies. who have wrangled In commit
tees. embrace; democrats stray into repub-
fican fields; big men. recogniE ID by the
gaiier!es. condescend to little mon. Henry
Harrison Bingham. father of tie Hsusc
with the dignity OF fourteen continuous
terms of service. gazas benevolently upon
ex-Speaksr keifer OF Ohio. who sa " service
1n the Forty-ffth to Forty-egsth Con-
gresses and then after a somno!ence re-
Surned. re5uvsnated, to the Fifty-ninth
Other perpetuals like Payne OF New York
Robertson of Louisiana. Dalzeli of Penn
syiVania. Hepburn of Iowa. crack i'm
morta' jokes. and bediam rcigns Boys
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-12-01

But the rest take their chances, and the
kids have as good a show as the leaders
of the herd. They appreciate that chance,
for during the whole process of organiza-
ton they are no; regarded as factors in
the business of the dav It is utica lid
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-12-01

ave connected with the deliberations of
the national Congress. Washington is a
Mecca for all, and when in Washington
nothing is so august to the traveller as the |
sessions of the lawmakers at the Capitol |
Downeaster and cotton planter unite in |
breathless attention to the public work !
Of Congress, entirely forgetful of the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-12-01

the privilege may be extended to Isaac
r. Sherwood of the Toledo district, who
comes back as a graduated kid after
years of service and years OF absence.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-12-01

subsidized surpassed American beauties.
1t is only a short time, however. before
the kids learn and grow up into con-
seriousness of the place their district takes
in the whole American commonwealth.
4 session of Congress is a good trying
out ground. 3
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-12-01

tiers the oath. 1t is Bingham of the four
teen continuous terms who is entitled to
oficiate. When the Speaker raises his
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-12-01

quieter and suhtler committee room.
When the occasion happens to be the
opening of Congress. the first day of a
new session or. better, as happens upon
the first Monday of December. the organi-
cation injecting of a new Congress, not
tourists merely. but every constituent OF
every member-elect throughout the nation,
feels thrill of portentous interest as the
fateful noon hour of opening rolls round.
Even the faded Washingionian. who takes
Congress pretty much as local landmark
to be shown on occasion to country rela-
tons wakens from mis- lethargy for the first
day and throngs the corridors OF the House
and overfows the galleries. All interest
for the day is conferred in the House,
for the sedate Senate Is without beginning
or end. circling its tranquil existence as
q continuous order. 1t meets again ana
does not. as does the House. assemble.
The American republic, as the ancient
physicians woulu say. is reaching, If Con-
crosses are like years in mans life, its
grand clirnacteric. Sixty-three is the
dangerous period for a mere man. and
Monday sees the opening of the Sixtieth
Congress. and that's near enough to por-
tend dangers and dyspepsias.
In another respect this is no ordinary
opening. for the new state OF Oklahoma
will have present it's first delegation to
look after the forty-sixth star. and Bird
Segie Mcclure of Pawnee. who has been
Okiahoma's delegate, will have the. pleas
ure OF introducing his kid con:reres select
e. d. Carter. ]. S. Davenport. Scott Far
ris and e. l. Fulton. to the legislative
halls.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-12-01

OW for the Sixtieth Congress.
To the tourist, to the patriotic
American wherever under the
Stars and Stripes he may dwell,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-12-01

clerk of the former Congress rises at his
desk, mambers-elect side into vacant
seats and the clerk calls the House to
order.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-06
EXAMINERS REPORT.
Books of County Officials Are In Main
 Correct.

Montgomery. December 5.-tSpecal)-- Reports on examinations of county books are in from all three of the state exami- ners. Judge John Puriroy reports for Limestone, Madison, Marshall and Mol gan; Tjtzhugh Lee for Cherokee and De- Kalb, and II. Y. Brooke for Coneeuh and Escambia. As a rule the books were found in good shape, few minor errors. all of which were paid for at once, re- suited. charged to the following officers:
 Clerk Glenn. Limestone county N.20; Tax Collector Gardner. Madison, $296.So: ex-Probate Judge Garter S66 Probate Judge Avery, $l1 Tax Collector Edmonds, Sl9s.67, all of Marshall county; Probate Judge Skeggs, $40, and Tax Collector Drinkard, $7S.SS, in Morgan county: Tax Collector Blackburn of Cherokee. So; Clerk Shields, S152.4 40. and Probate Judge Cro- ley. so, in DeKalb; Probate Judge Dean, $36S0; Tax Collector Oliver, $15.65; Clerk Tisdale, $6, in Conecuh: Probate Judge Brooks. $l6.10; Sheriff Roley, $1250: For mer Sheriff Fountain, $6.50 Tax Collector Holland, $i0s, in Escambia county.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-06
RECORD OF THE COURTS

In the absence of Judge Sharpe yes- terday who is suffering from an attack of the grip, Special Judge F. N. Hamil presided in the third division of the city court. Judge Nesmith has not yet re- covered from an attack of measles, but is reported to be progressing favorably. Judge Coleman is also absent on account of illness, but his condition is said to be greatly improved. Judge Miller is presiding in Judge Coleman's division of the circuit court and Judge Senn has taken the place of Judge Nesnith in the second division of the city court.
 Circuit Court.
 Tn Judge Lanes division of the cir cult court yesterday Mrs. A. A. Moss obtained a verdict for $250O damages against the Southern Railway company.
 R. M. Moss against the same defend'- ant obtained verdict for $250 damages. A judgment for $775 damages was rem dered for the plaintiff in the case of W. B. Morgan, administrator, vs. Tennessee Coal, Iron and Railroad company.
 Doster- -Northington Drug company vs. J. P. Meroney. judgment for defendant.
 Wllup Church vs. Birmingham Rail- way. Light and Power company, dis missed for want of prosecution.
 The following docket is set in Judge Lanes division of the circuit court to- day:
 Dilcie Rawls vs. Birmingham Railway, Light and Power company, damages; T. M. Curry vs. Sehwarzchild & Sulszberger Bros, damages: C. L. Henson vs. Louis
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-06
Two Men Found Dead.

Two white men named Louis Pickett and Robert Morgan, employed at the blast furnaces of the Tennessee Coal, Iron and Railroad company, at this place, were found dead this morning near the boilers at No. furnace. The men were at work on the boilers and 1t is supposed they were overcome with gas from an explosion door Of the "downcomer" near by. one or the men was found on platform on the ton of the boilers, the other on the ground. From the indications he had attempted to excape the deadly fumes but was overcome. Louis Pfckett was well known in this community, havine lived in Pratt City for the past z. wears. He was one of the pioneer coal miners who opened up Pratt mines. ana was about 56 years of age. He leaves a family of seven. His wife died re- gently. He was member or several secret orders an dwill be inferred al Pratt City Friday. Morgan came here from Talladega, Ala, about two years ago. He leaves an aged mother anu several brothers and sisters. Echols x Angwin took charge of the remains: Both men had a large numper or friends in this place who regret their untimely end.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-06
Chicauo Not Disturbed.

Chicago, December 5-President James E. Forgan, of the First National bank, chairman of the Chicago clearing house committee, said that the failure of tho National Bank of Commerce of Kansas City would have no effect upon Chicago banks for the reason that Chicago banks with which it has accounts are all debtors to the Kansas City institution. One of the mistakes made by the management of the Bank of Commerce, MT. Forgan said, was that it did not conserve it's re- sources in any one bank but, instead. has accounts with i. or six Chicago banks. The balances on> eposit with the Chicago institutions at the present time, he said, were relatively small, having been re- duced to an unprecedented extent by the recent financial situation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-06
Girls Father Makes Statement.

In connection with the sensational bind- ing and gagging of Miss Dollie May Por- ter, who was discovered in the coal bin at her home in New Decatur, the father of the girl, R. A. Porter who lives In Ensley, wishes a statement made that there was no reason why he could not be found, and indignantly resents any assertion that he contemplated Kidnapping the unfortunate girl as was stated in the press. MT. Porter has resided in Ensley for the past seven years and is well and favorably known and has charge of the brass foundry of the Tennessee Coal, Iron and Railroad company at this point He deplores the unfortunate event and will use every influence In his power to bring the culprit to justice
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-06
ENSLEY ADOPTS LICENSE SCHEDULE Few Changes Made In Report
 As Submitted TWO WORKERS FOUND DEAD White Men Supposed To Have Been Overcome By Gas at Steel Plant.
 Personal and Gen.
 eraI News.

Ensley, December 5.--(Special) )--Th e city council of Ensley met tonight in regular session at the city hall. Those present were Mayor D. F. Sugg, Alder men P. J. Rogers, John Morrison, M H. Mcdowell, W. T. Palmer. J. w. Brig man, J. II. Culpepper and George R. Byrum and City Attorney R. Boyd. A number of citizens were also present. After the adoption of the minutes of the previous meeting, the various city officials made report. The finance com mittee made report on the regular monthly bills, which were ordered paid.
 The most important business was tho report of the miscellaneous committee on the license schedule for 1908. Each item of the sch edule was read by the city clerk and was, with few excep- tions adopted as recommended by the committee The practising attorneys of Ensley presented a petition to the council ask ed the license for attor- neys be put on the same basis as Tn Birmingham. Attorney D. J. Hummer addressed the council in support of the petition, and after a little discussion the petition was granted. Considera- ble discussion was brought about re- garding the license for dealing in fresh meats. The proposed tax was $1Oo, and Alderman Brigman opposed the license stating that in his opinion 1t was too high. On calling the roll the recom- mendation of the committee was con cured in by a vote of five to TWO Several other minor changes were made after which the license schedule for 1908 was adopted by unanimous | vote. The new schedule will increase the revenue of the city about $lo,ooV'
 On motion of Alderman Rogers the shooting of fireworks in the fire limits of the city was prohibited. Sew 1 eraf matters relating to the final esti- mates of the paving and sidewalk inn
 provements were passed by the coun- ell which then adjourned.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-06
Personal and General.

At a meeting of the executive board of the Ensley Humane society the pres dent appointed a committee to prepare programme for the meeting of the so ciety which will be held at the Pres byterian hall on Nineteenth street Tuesday night, December 10, at 8 o'cl, The following committee was appoin'
 Crawford Perkins, w. K. Stewart, H. Mandy, Mrs E. G. Goldsmith and \ Alma Wood.
 The friends of the Rev. l.. F. w ten presented him with a purse conta ing q neat sum of money This was
 gift of a few close personal friends
 Mir Whitten as a special token of u
 esteem. The presentation occurred evening at the parsonage.
 Owing to the congested condition or
 cloak room at the Elks' social last ev'
 ing a number of exchanges in ha
 wraps and furs were made. Those
 have the wrong articles will please not
 H. Keller at his tailoring establishm
 on Avenue F, next door to the postoff
 who will endeavor to effect the proI exchange. The committee regrets the
 convenience, but it was almost unavo.
 able, owing to the large assemblage e
 people.
 Tie Ladies Aid society of the Bapt church will serve a turkey dinner F,
 day evening at the Presbyterian hall Nineteenth street. The dinner Will served from 5;3o o'clock to 10 ocloc They will serve lunch Saturday noon The Amphion club met this evening the office of the secretary on Nineteen street. The matter of the Christmas en tertainment came up and it was decided to give a german on Friday. Decembe 27 The club will endeavor to make thi the event of the season and several com
 mittees were appointed to make the nee essary arrangements.
 Homer Thompson, young man apou 10 years of age. died at his home nea Center street last night of typhoid feVei after a few days sickness. He is sur vived by his parents and several brother and sisters. The interment took plac this afternoon at Oakland. l I. Furness Lee continues very i'll at m home on Avenue H and Twentieth street 1t is feared he has typhoid fever. M. A. Ponder returned today fron
 Montgomery. where he has been attend :, ing the session of the grand lodge O | Masons
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-06

ing to order and explained it's purposes. He introduced Mrs. J. D. Matlock of Birmingham, who is much interested in school improvement work. Mrs Mat lock is fluent and pleasing speaker and explained at length the object and work of the association. It endeavors to cultivate taste for the beautiful in the minds of the children and make them in a measure responsible for beautifying the school grounds and the embellish- ments of the school house. Mrs. Matlock complmented the Board of Education on their work in building the new school and said such 0 handsome edifice was worthy of a most beautiful setting By laws and constitution were then adopted and officers elected as follows Mrs. I. H. Phillips, president; Mrs. N. w. Scott, vice president; Miss Street, secretary and treasurer. The next meeting will be held at the school building Thursday Decem- Der F,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-06
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 /FiNE FOOTWEAR
L. & N. Demurrers Argued.

Mobile. December 5.--ln tho circuit court today the attorneys for the Louis vile and Nashville Railroad company ar gued their demurrers to the indictment recently returned against the corporation for failure to operate trains into the new passenger station and filed an additional demurrer, in which they demur to the in- dictment as a whole, and each and every count therein Judge Semmes took the case under advisement and will render his decision tomorrow.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-06

An1ie Magness vs. A. B. Anderson, ct al., damages.
 City Court.
 In the first division of the city court yesterday judgment for $717.19 was rem dered for the plaintiff in the case of Ham, ilton Brown Shoe company ct als. vs. E. w. Wood.
 The jury in the case of c. A. Wickel- sham vs. Alabama Steel and Wire com pany was still out when court adjourned, having failed to reach a verdict after 2t hours.
 In the case of William G. w. Brantley vs. Louisville and Nashville Railroad company the jury returned a verdict for the plaintiff for $2455 the value of con- signment of potatoes.
 Several cases were dismissed for want of prosecution.
 Tn the second division of the city court yesterday the case of J. T. Myric vs. Sayre Mining and Manufacturing com- pany was on trial and had not concluded when court adjourned.
 In the third division of the city court the case of Perry F. Stone, pro ami, vs. the South and North Railroad company is on trial
 Chancery Court.
 In the chancery court yesterday the case of T. C. Smith vs. Lillian Kelly ct all was submitted for final decree.
 In the case of w. II. Ferguson vs. Wal ter Hoffman ct als., complainant was al lowed to amend his bill.
 A decree was rendered everything de- murrer in the case of Town of Wooe' vs. M. E. Coe.
 The following docket is set in the ck cery court today:
 P. IT. Hill vs Hattie Hill Martha Wynn vs. Walter Hoffman ct al; Stella Evans vs. Israel Evans Wood M. Smith vs D. J. Moore; Carrie Tupper ct al. Vs. estsEr- lfrlH irGfa H5I= .sia- as.u tc a., .H@ taN eaaa- 1a- 9.s rllVss 3ahs H,n dc -i Ha 9 rAes= Hl E 'n E.
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-06
Victim of Unjust Reports.

New York December 5.-H. P Davison, vice president of the First National bank ot this city, one of the principal corre- spondents of the failed National Bank of Commerce of Kansas City, said that the effect of the failure had been discounted by the fact that the banks condition had been known for several weeks. MT. Da- vison recently returned from Chicago, where he met several Chicago and Kansas City bankers to discuss the situation. At this conference it was decided to stand by the National Bank of Commerce and carry 1t as long as possible or until it would be to the best interests of every body to close down.
 we were satisfied with the manner in which the bank had been conducted at that time" said MT. Davison, "and were sure it's situation could be cleared up. But the bank has been the victim of unjust reports spread from one end of the country to the other. No bank in the country gave better collateral than the Kansas City institution. There are sev- eral New York accounts in the bank, but they are amply secured. The bank had a handsome balance in the First National bank this morning. Heavy withdrawals of deposits. the results of unjust reports. caused the final embarrassment which made a decision to close necessary
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-06
Election In Girard.

Columbus, Ga, December 5.-(SpecialD-- In the city election in Girard. Ala, to- day. Judge D. C. Foster was eleetes mayor. There were three candidates fol city clerk-L. F. Knowles, the present incumbent; Josias Fell, and R. P. Som. merkamp. Fell won by a substantial ma jority.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-06
For School improvement.

A meeting of the patrons of the Minor school in the Fifth ward was held this afternoon for the purpose Of organizing d school improvement association. The meeting was held in the handsome new scr- 1g and was we'll attended. F fto-aa R. Walker called the meet
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-06
Southern's Birmingham and Atlanta Flyer for Anniston and Atlanta leaves 4:15 p. m.
NOTICE TO CREDITORS

NOTICE TO CREDITORS The creditors of the South ern Steel Company are request ed to meet at 11:00 am, December 13, 1907, at the U. s. Court Room, Government Building, Birmingham, Ala, to receive report from the re- ceivers.
 RECEIVERS SOUTHERN
 STEEL co.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-06
.B|G BANK CLOSES
 UP TEMPORARILY
Withdrawal of Deposits Cause
 of the Suspension
VICTIM OF UNJUST RUMORS
New York and Chicago Bankers Unite In the Belief That the Bank Will Reopen and That No Alarm
 Should Be Felt.

Kansas City. December 5.-The National Bank of Commerce of Kansas City, Mo, one of the largest in the west, with de- posits of S160O0,O00, closed it's doors to- day and was taken in charge by a na- tional bank examiner upon an order of the comptroller of the currency. Later two small outlying banks in which the Bank of Commerce was interested. the Stock Yards Bank of Commerce and the Union Avenue Bank of Commerce. also closed. The failure of these banks had been predicted for several days, and but little excitement followed the announce ment of the news, although crowds of depositors gathered about the doors of these institutions.
 The officials of the Bank of Commerce, which is affiliated with many banks here, and in other parts of the south west, express the belief that none of them will be seriously affected. The failure is laid to the withdrawal by outside banks within the past few months of $iS,000,OO0 on deposit. The bank expects to reopen soon, and the officials say depositors will be paid in full
 . The bank had been in weakened con dition since it's last statement, which was issued August 22 last At that time it was stated that the bank owed the clear ing house close to a million dollars, when the financial disturbance came, and the clearing house decided to issue clearing house certificates, rumors regarding the bank condition were current and the clearing house in the past few days has held several conferences with other na- tional banking officials here in connee- ton with the matter and means of keep ing the bank open were discussed.
 Yesterday much surprise was expressed when the request of the comptroller for statement of condition of banks was not responded to by the National Bank of Commerce. Other local banks pub lished their statements showing n healthy condition, but the officials of the Bank of Commerce announced that it's state ment would not be forthcoming until this morning. This created further distrust in the bank s condition and after con ferences lasting into the early hours to- day the clearing house officials decided they could not aid the failing bank.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-06
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-06

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