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The Washington times., 1911-05-02

Of patriotism when the Government
call for laborers brings out 5000 volun-
teers here in Washington alone?
A member of Congress has been ex
planning how he might run the Police
Department. And yet the department
might not be as tinid as he supposes.
Alexandria held her semi-annual po-
hce inspection yesterday. Owing to the
unavoidable absence of Private AIRING
ton, the parade was not as long as
usual
Election day is the only time Wash
ton is jealous of its suburban neighbors.
Washington wants to vote SO badly that
( tt is no wonder the town is spoken of
rs she"
DR.. Tompkins says the trouble with
American civilization is that mothers
no longer lulI their babies to sleep.
/ Rock a by Baby ought to be the ma
I tional hymn.
No more dust in Washington. Is the
slogan of Superintendent of Streets Pax
/ ton, who announces that all thorough
/ fares of the Capital will be given at
least two scrubbings a week.
The old game of Button, button;
who's got the button?" has almost
I gone out of fashion. but Washington
: can still have a good time guessing who
% going to be the new ambassador to
Germany.
For at least two weeks more we are
90 continue in the enjoyment of the de-
. Aer1f Of oHnnHfnnnU q
Court has adjourned without handing
down a decision in the Standard oil or
tobacco cases.
1t Is a whole show in itself to see a
great man lay aside the cares of Con-
gress and see him enjoying himself
thoroughly as a child with children, as
Senator La Toilette did with his seven
ANAL charges at the circus last night.
There is general mourning in the
Senate chamber and Senate Office build
ing today over the death of John Hen
ry Flagg, who was for eight years
clerk Of the Senate, a reliable employe
and very popular with the older MEM
bars Of the Senate.
Two OF the most prominently dis
played portraits iI the old salon exhi-
bition this year ore those of President
Taft, by MarquiSe de Wentworth. and
of King George, by George Scott. One
critic says the Marquisc de Wentworth,
who is an American, has made the Pres
Sent a very complacent, smooth
skinned, fat man, without much express
sion but with the complexion of a
baby"
The new, reduced rates between Wash
ington and -Four Mile Run, st. Asaph,
St Elmo and Del Ray, on the Wash
!ngton, Alexandra and Mt. Vernon
railway, will benefit both this city and
the territory Immediately south in Vir-
ginia- Washington will benefit because
visits to the city will be encouraged
and the people of the four communities
affected will benefit by having the city
brought closer to them.
This extra session of Congress has
proved itself extraordinary in many
ways, and the most recent instance of
q new record established is the appoint
ment OF former Representative Robert
3. Gordon, of st. Mary's, Ohio. as su-
perintendent of the House Document
Room. i MS Is luS uTSI tlII.c III Ine MS
tory of Congress that a former Con-
gresham has accepted patronage po-
sition Of lower grade than that Of door
keeper.
The bill to extend the benefits of the
Morrill, acts to the District of Column
bia has been reeintroduced in Congress
by Senator Gallinger. 1t provides that
.h. sa,,ae Federal aid that II is giving
The Washington times., 1911-05-02
THINKSUNCLE SAM
WILL TAKE TRUSTS
New Socialist Mayor in Mich igan Sees in Theodore N
Wallis Advocacy of Government Control of Cor
porations, Preliminary to Federal Ownership.

portation and communication. So al
the railroads and telegraphs.''
The Washington times., 1911-05-02

Alexandria held her semi-annual po-
hce inspection yesterday. Owing to the
unavoidable absence of Private AIRING
ton, the parade was not as long as
usual.
The Washington times., 1911-05-02

The bill to extend the benefits Of the
Morrill, acts TO the District of Colum-
bia has been reeintroduced in Congress
by Senator Gallinger. 1t provides that
the same Federal aid that 1t is giving
IcoIleges OF agriculture and mechanic
The Washington times., 1911-05-02
Concert Today
By the Fifteenth Cavalry Band, at
Fort Myer, Va, at 4 p. m.
GEORGE F. TYRRELL, Director.

PROGRAM.
The Washington times., 1911-05-02

Election day is the only time Wash
ton is jealous of its suburban neighbors.
Washington wants to vote SO badly that
tt is no wonder the town is spoken of
as she"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-11
SCRAMBLE CAUSED BY BILL CREATING
 JUVENILE COURT
CONTINUED ON PAGE s)

 successfully. I have always been in- terested in juvenile work and it is well known that I took an active part in the organization of the Boys club and es- tablishing the probation work in Bir- mingham.
 But I want to add just here that the good women of Birmingham deserve greater part of the credit for the good work along this line that has been done in this city. I have always been actively interested in the several attempts that have been made to es- tablish a juvenile court and am deeply interested in the present movement
 T would appreciate the appointment to the judgeship that will be created under the bill now before the legisla- ture and through years of study be- lieve that have fitted myself for the peculiarly important duties that will be involved.
 "I regret very much that this con- test has arisen and hope that it will be finally settled and adjusted without feel ing My friends claim my priority Of interest in this movement and have as sured me that I am the logical man for the position by reason of judicial training and special study of matters that will come under the Jurisdiction of the juvenile court"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-11
At All Dealers
HIGH SCHOOL WILL PLAY
 LOUISIANA STATE TODAY

The gritty little High school five, which is slated to play the Louisiana State university team in the Athletic club gym nasium this afternoon at o'clock, Is far from being in proper shape for the game. The High school boys have hardly re- covered from the bruises and bumps which they received in the Auburn game last Saturday and these. with several mi nor injuries received the past week during practice, make the outlook for another High school victory this afternoon rather dubious.
 H.e Coach Messer called out both the var. eity and reserve teams last night ant several members of the latter squad were given a chance to show what they could do in the varsity lineup. Various other new combinations were tried out ana it is probable that an entirely new line up will be tried out against the Louisiana boys this afternoon.
 The race for positions on the High school team is far from being ended by Coach Messer and the player that loafs will get left. Several of the vet erans have taken it for granted lately that they have their positions cinched states Coach Messer, and for this req son alone the shake-up should prove a benefit to the team.
 The Louisiana team will be in the game this afternoon with all their glory. Its players can see nothing but victory be
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-11
Jacksonville Entries

Jacksonville. Fla. February 10-Entries for Saturday:
 First race, 2-year-olds, maidens, three and a half furlongs-''Elsewher 104; Mazard Day May sAldan. 109; Charley Scott Arany. 112; IIinicka. Terrible Boy. 1l5. Also eligible to start In order named should any declare: Mamie McDee, John Heck
 Second race, selling, 3-year-olds and up, secen furlongs-Lilly Paxton, s9; Eastern Star, Evia, 92; *Fort Carroll, 94; Uncle Fred, ST. Outpost. 103; Judge Walton. My Henry, 10e; Golconda, Henry Crosscaddin, loe; Foreguard, Maritza, Pocatoligo, Mont agnie, 109.
 Third race, purse, 3-year-olds and up, seven furlongs-The Nigger. 9e White Wool, 99; Mexiocana, 100; Octavia. 105; German Silver, Star Blue, 107; Donald Mcdonald, 109; Aylmer, 110; Jack Parker 112 T. M. Greene, 115.
 Fourth race, the Yankee handicap, $15O( guaranteed, mile and sixteenth, 3-year- olds and up--Jack Denman, S9; Adrian 99: Mary Davis, Guy Fisher. 115.
 Fifth race selling, 3-year-olds and up six furlongs--O' Elm, 99; Dusty, 101 Miss Nett. *Ida D., .102; Manheimer, Ben Dou- ble. 1O4; Tpison' DOT, 107; Wander, 113
 Sixth race, selling, 4-year-olds and up one and one-sixteenth miles--Merman. 102 *sSou Dixie Knight, 10S: s$Third Rail, 105 Qreer Marguerite, 106; Edwin L, 1Os.
 s-Three pounds apprentice allowance.
 ss-Five pounds apprentice allowance. Weather clear; track good.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-11
CLEVER BUNCO GAME
 IS UNEARTHED

Nashville, February 1O.-Through the efforts of detectives here bunco scheme scheduled for Tonopah. New. has been frustrated and Joe Savey and his partner. a man named Cook, have been arrested In Elko. Nev. ~
 Nashville concern. which makes q speciality of rubber stamps, recently called up. the detective department and told of frequent letters enclosing blank checks for perforation and also names of prominent mining officials and bankers in, Nevada. which had been sent to it for reproduction on rub ! Der. This firm gave the officers name of the sender and told Of their sus. picions in the matter. The officers im- mediately took the matter up with otfi- cers of the banking institutions mem tioned and also the officials of the Bel mont Mining company, and also with officials of the American Bankers as- sociation. sgl
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-11

fore them and, from present prospects, it must be admitted that indications point toward that result. However. Coach Mes ser Is very resourceful and surprise Is promised the Louisiana boys. With any kind of encoura cement from the sidelines the local boys will put up the gamest fight of the season. The High school spirit as manifested in the Auburn game is the best it has ever been and the faculty and student body is behind the team. A large crowd of the fair sex from the school-is expected out this afternoon to cheer the team to victory.
 The Louisiana team is coached by one of the greatest athletes in the United States. Coach Mayhew while at Brown university at Providence made several records. His record for the broad jump still stands. He was also the all-Ameri- can halfback. With such a man at the head of it's athletics Louisiana cannot come far from being a formidable op- ponent.
 While the outlook is none too bright for the Crimson and White, the game is not over yet, and while outsiders may be worried over the prospects Captain Hood and his bunch do not seem to be worried over the matter. Anyway, it ;s going to be one of the greatest battles of the season and no one interested m basketball can afford to miss it.
 The game will begin promptly at 3 o'clock with Burmeister of the Y. M c. A. as referee.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-11

congress, which has heretofore usurped almost all the attention of the bowlers or the United States.
 Elaborate preparations are being made by the St. Paul West Side club to en- certain the visitors at their new S50,OOO clubhouse. Eight new alleys will be thrown open to the contestants and ar engagements have been made whereby each entrant is to become a member of the club and have all the privileges of the clubhouse during the tournament.
 One of the features of the contest will be the prominent place given to the wom- en members of the league. Special nights will be set aside for the female devotees Of the sport and substantial prizes of fered to the winners. Among the lady entrants will be the famous Flower league of St. Paul and special delegations from many of the laregst cities of the middle west.
 In addition to the regular bowling events there will be special events ar ranged for the closing day, February 22. which will include five-men team con tests at the rate of S10 per man; left handed teams, ambidextrous events, and ladies team competition. All teams and members who participate in the tour nament will be eligible for these events.
 Among those who will be present are Johnson. winner of tHe singles last year: Martin and Vandertuuk, who carried off the honors in the doubles, and the Chal- mer-Detroit five-man team of Chicago, which also won the National association championship. St. Paul will enter about 100 teams in the tournament The as- sociation, according to the last census, has more than 20 leagues, each having from six to 30 clubs and each club con- sisting of five men.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-11
BOWLING TOURNAMENT OPENS
 IN ST. PAUL FOR TWELVE DAYS

St. Paul, February 10.-(Special.) )-Bowl- CTS throughout the country will be in- terested in the third annual International Bowling tournament which opens in this city tomorrow for a run of 12 days Prizes aggregating s5O00 will be dis tributed to the winners of the various events, and it is expected that the steady growth of the organization will draw al least 50 per cent more entries than last years convention.
 The International Bowling association of 'Looies," as they are sometimes called in the middle west. were organized ir 1900 to satisfy demand in the western states for an Independent bowling league Its growth has been phenomenal and il Is predicted that in two or three years il will rival the great American Bowling
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-11
The Golden Age of Folly

From Leslie s.
 A clerk receiving SIP week in a
 New York establishment was asked if
 he had participated in the boisterous
 revel in New York city on New Year
 eve. He replied in the affirmative. He
 was asked how much he had spent Tor
 the supper with which he celebrated
 the festivities. His answer was, Flight
 dollars" A friend suggested that this
 bordere6 on extravaganza. The young
 man answered, well. I was out for
 good time and thought I would spend
 some money"
 So, for supper on .:ight of 'revelry
 clerk spent three quarters of whole
 weeks wages. The reward of the toll of a week was given up for an hour or two of gustatory delight. This same young man has been heard to utter de- nunciation of tainted money He reads with delight the attacks of the muck -rakers on the railroads. He eloats over stories of "busting the trusts. and smashing the railroads and charges the high price of living to the tariff
 An age of extravagance Is an age oi folly It is not an age af 0xtrava gance until luxury becomes so common thai everybody has luxurious taste. This
 has been the history of all the ages Nations that began with luxury ended with licentiousness. First Rome, ther 1 ruin. M
 | If the common people, of this coun- | try who complain so bitterly of higf prices and the cost of living would | live as their forefathers lived, if they | would keep within their means, if they
 would be satisfied with what they cal afford to buy, to eat, to drink, and tt wear, they would have sense of con tentment as their forbears possessed and which scenes to be denied to u. l in this golden age of folly.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-11

state senate that lasted nearly three months In the end Aids was found guilty of accepting a bribe and was ex- pelled from the senate, and Conger's res- lgnation was requested.
 The Investigation had brought forth some startling testimony and had re- vealed that Aids was not the only man who had accepted bribe. and that bridge legislation was not the only kind that had been aided by plentiful distri- lution of money.
 Immediately cry went up from the press and the public demanding general investigation. A joint committee was ap- pointed with full powers to subpoena wit nesses and compel them to testify. Hear rgs were held at different times during the summer and fall of 1910, and one of the questions that came up for invcst;ga7 ton was the distribution of a beodle fund 70 kill the anti-betting bills. Through testimony unearthed by Mir Linn Bruce and Isjdor Kresel, counsel for the Investigating committed, an hidict- ment was found by the grand jury against ex-Senator Frank ]. Gardner, charging him with attempting to oribe former State Senator Otto G. Foelker to vote against the race track bills.
 Gardner was arrested In Scranton, Pa, on October 15, 1910. while on his second
  vorce) and returned to New York with out extr adition papers.
 Rockers Testimony
 It was on October 19 that Senator Foel- ker gave his testimony before the com mittee. in which he told how ex-Senator Gardner had offered him the bribc on train coming from Albany in June, 1908, and later how Quarantine Commissioner Schroeder had increased the sum to $50, ! coo -s'- k As -,
 Assistant District Attorney Robert Elder of Brooklyn also went the stard and told how Gardner had related to him the whole story in connection wilh the poodle fund. According to Elder, Gardner , said that s5OO,000 had been raised at a dinner at Delmonico's one evening by the race track men, and that prominent among those present was City Cht tmier- lain Charles H. Hyde. He said that ieg islators had been paid from s3000 up for their votes. The names of the late Sem ator McCarren of Brooklyn and ether prominent political leaders In both parties were involved in the scandal.
 Ex-Senator Gardner was also called be- fore the committee, bu. refused to :es- tify on the ground tha. as he was under indictment he might incriminate fum- self
 About this time Charles H. Hy.e. the city chamberlain, disappeared. mysterious ly from New York, and the committee was unable to reach him with sub poena The newspapers followed lis trail and finally located him on a houseboat in Florida. In the meantime. his absence from office became a public scandal, but Hyde did not return until January l., 1911, when the committees existence came to an end.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-11
Heredity I'm Politics

From LeSneS.
 The most familiar of American in stances of heredity in political distinction
 is that of the Adams family, in which three generations-represente by John, by John Quincy and by Charles Francis served in Congress and the first and sec ond were also in the presidency, while the third was often mentioned in connection with the presidential candidacy. Thomas F. Bayard, Cleveand's first Secretary Of State succeeded his father, James A. Bay ard, in the Senate, and his grand father, also James A., had served in that body, as did likewise his uncle, Richard H. Simon Cameron, Lincoln's first Secretary of War, attempted to establish a dynasty and for many years there was some indi- cation that he would succeed. After tir- ing of service in the Senate. he placed his son. James Donald Cameron, there; and one of his pupils. Matthew s. Quay. was there for many years and was one of the leading spirits in that body.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-11
ID ATTEND MASS
 IN BODY SUNDAY

Tomorrow is the regular monthly communion day for the Holy Name so- ciety of St. Paul's parish. The mem bers will meet at St. Paups hall at 7.15 a. m. and proceed to the church for the 7:30 o'clock mass.
 E. E. Dupray, president of the so- ciety. in a circular letter issued this week urges each member to be pres ent Sunday and to bring at least one candidate for enrolment He says the society made a magnificent showing on it's last communion day and he ex- presses the hope that tomorrow will witness high record attendance.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-11
,e-valse-Polonaise.
Tampa Entries

Tampa Entries
 Tampa, Fla February 1o.-Entries for Saturday: 4s ss
 First race. 2-year-olds. purse, about three. furlongs-Bad Witness, 104; Kitty K. 1o7; Ellan, 107; Jop, 1o7; Orlando Lady Ill: Captain Nelson, IA. Second race, selling, s-year-oIds and up, five and half furlongs-Ida Backford, 9s; *sNora Emma, 9S; Little Maid. 1o1; H. NJ. Sabath, 103; Ike Cohen, 10S; Frank H. Mckenzie, 106; Jack Binns, 109; Mae Hamilton, III; Pearl F, 112; Chief Hayes, 113. Beth Goodwin. Melzar, 116; Hiram, Caucus, 11S.
 Third race, selling, 3-year-olds and up, five and half furongs-L' Appelle, 96; Eventide, Bullpar. Blanche, Francis, 101; Song, 1O7; Sanfil, "*Sin Long, ssMasks and Faces. 113; Black Domino, Chanate. 116; Bosserian, 11S; The Ram, 121.
 Fourth race, 3-year-olds and up, selling, six furlongs-Lew Hill, 94; Willy Lee, 9s; St. Dunstan, 107; Royal Lady, 10S; Gre made. 1l3; Lawton Wiggins, 113; Tony w., 114.
 Fifth race, purse, 3-year-olds and up five and a half furolngs-Easy Life, 90 Bright Maiden, 95; Bodemer, 100; Light Knight, f04; Messenger Boy, 106; Golden Castle. John Marrs, 106; Tom Shaw, 107 Billy Hibbs 109; von Laer. 112.
 Sixth race. purse, 3-year-olds and up mile and 70 yards-Rodman 89; Louis Katz, 96: Radiation, 10s; Tois Cavanaugh 104 Hartpang, 105: NeoskaleetA, 10S; Jack Baker, 109; Sam Bernard, no.
 s-Three pounds apprentice allowance.
 s*-Five pounds apprentice allowance.
 Weather clear; track fast.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-11
French ve..el. vlslt New orlean.

Washington February 10.-Lieutenant Commander Menoist D'Azys the French naval attache, who is now acting secre- tary of the navy. anrounced today that the French squadron in the West Indies would visit New Orleans between Febru- ary B and 2s As the Mard Gras festivi- tics begin on February 2S. it is believed the French sailors probably will remain until that time. There are three vessels in tine squadron. the Condo. the Gloire and the Admiral Aube.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-11
Close SnIOOns After Dark

Austin. Tex. February 10.-The closing daylight saloon bill was passed by the senate today and now goes to Governor Colqutt. who has already announced that he will veto the bill The bill provides that saloons must not open before 6 clock a. m. and that they must close by p. m. The vote was 15 to H.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-11
TO Explore Brazilian Coast

Stanford University, Cal, February 1O- Scientists from the faculty of Stanford university will make mp an expedition for which the government of Brazil has rendered the use of gunboat to explore the western part of the north coast of that country The expedition will start A pril 15 and Will be headed by Prof. .J C. Branner with six assistants.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-11

league, I haven't had much time to get a line on them. Chattanooga looks good, and will give the winner good deal of trouble. Charlie Frank and the Pel- jeans are always well up in the race, and will probably be there this season. The Dutchman has good team from the looks of it.''
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-11
unnlled Tonnsge Announced

New York. February 1o-The United States Steel corporation announced today that the thrilled steel tonnage on tAe books of the company. on January 31 fast amounted to 3,110,919, against 2674.757 tons on the books of the company. on Decern- Der 31. s
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-11
Convict Doctor of MansIaurhter

Reno, Nev., February 10.-Dr. Frederick Hugo Wichmann was found guilty of last night by jury for causing the death of Mrs. Emma Gillespie Ross last October by an illegal operation Mrs. Ross was a native of Kaufman, Texas.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-11
Fire Destroys PubIishinx Pl.nt

Knoxville, February 1O.-Fire at New port, Tenn, this morning destroyed The publication plant and the offices of the Newport Plain Talk, a weekly newspaper. The grocery store of James H. Walker < Son was also burned. The origin of tho fire is unknown. +sf
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-11
Famous Chemist Dies

Houston, Texas, February 10-Dr. Jean
 Robert Moechel, chemist of national
 reputation. died here yesterday of injuries sustained several days ago in an auto- mobile accident. Dr. Moechel was 52 years of age
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-11
Attention Visitors

If you are looking for farm or a good business or manufacturing loca- ton, we would ask you to come to Mobile and see this commercial body organized to aid such people, and which has no profits to make while helping you. Send for our boklets--come to see