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The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-05
A Valuable Suggestion
Important to Everyone

It is now conceded by physicians that the kidneys should have more at tention as they control the other or gans to a remarkable degree and do a tremendous amount of work in remoV- ing the poisons and waste matter from the system by Altering the blood.
 During the winter months especially, when we live an indoor life, the kid neys should receive some assistance when needed, as we take less exercise drink less water and often eat more rich, heavy food thereby forcing the kidneys to do more work than nature intended. Evidence of kidney trouble, such as lame back. inability to hold urine, smarting or burning, brick dust or sediment. sallow complexion, rheu- matism. may be weak or irregular heart action, warns you that your kid neys require help immediately to avoid more serious trouble.
 An herbal medicine containing no minerals or opiates has the most heal ing Influence. An ideal herbal com- pound that has had most remarkable success as kidney and bladder rem edy is Dr. Kilmer's Swamp Root
 You may receive a sample bottle of swamp-Root by mail, absolutely free. Address pr. kilmer & Co, Binghamton, N. Y, and mention The Birmingham Daily Age-Herald.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-05
|LITTLETON STIRS
 HOUSE BY ATTACK
 ON HENRY MARTIN
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.~~~~~~>~-~ he was the author of the resolution, that he was the man who named the conl- mittee" the congressman continued.
 ''David Lamar is a notorious bear operator in Wall street, man of un- savory and uncean reputation and char acter; a man who has boasted from the beginning of this investigation that ne controlled this committed; a man who has pre5ended to those interested on be- half of the Steel corporation that he could control the committee and its con- duct.
 q cannot say because do not know, that Lamar has paid money to Henry B. Martin, but it is my firm belief from the circumstances and from their asso- citations that Lamar on his own behalf and on behalf of others, has been fur nishing contributions. so called, to the said Henry B. Martin and maintaining his so-c:.lled Antitrust league, and in that way, Martin has been able to profit and benefit by this investigation.
 'T am informed and believe that Mar tin more than two years ago endeavored to procure some senator or congress- man to introduce some bill calling for an investigation in order to serve tEe purpose of their stock speculation in Wall street"
 MT Littleton said that when he com munica.ed these facts to the committee he was answered by Chairman Stanley that parliamentary practice did not per init him under the resolution to call the committee together and subpoena wit nesses Hence" said MT. Littieton, q found my sole remedy to rise to a uues- ton ot personal privilege and present the matter to tie House.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-05
MISS MABEL HOOD
 DIES IN DENVER

Montgomery, December 4.-(Special) Newspaper men throughout Alabama are grieving with Editor Horace Hood of the Montgomery Journal over the death of his daughter, Miss Mabel Hood, in Denver on Sunday morning. Colonel Hood and his wife were at their daughters bedside at the time of the demise, having left Montgomery two weeks ago for the Colorado ma tropolis. Miss Hood had been in i'll health about six years and was taken to a higher altitude in the hopes of having her health restored. She was well known In Montgomery and throughout the state, where she had hosts of friends. The body is being brought to Montgomery and may reach here by Tuesday night.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-05
COVERS LAID FOR
 900 IN CAPITAL Home Products Dinner Held E at Auditorium in Mont
 gomery Last Night

Montgomery, December 4-(Special.)- The greatest .'boostng' event ever held in Montgomery took place on Monday night, when there was given at the city auditorium a "home products dinner'' in interest of the popular ''get together idea. Plates were laid for 800 guests, every one of which was confronted by a hunger rid den citizen, and every one of which was eaten clean before the celebration was over.
 John w. Durr, one of the leading mem bers of the Business Mems league, pre- sided over the gathering, toasts being made by a dozen speakers Every par ticle of food at<the banquet, every pound of meat and every edible on the table was a home product The menu was crowded to overf1owing with good things, showing In a nutshell what Montgomery county is producing in the way of esculent arti- cles and products.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-05
Nezus of Ensley

Considerable interest locally is being taken in the impeachment proceedings against Judge c. r. Camp of Ensley, whose trial is being held at this time. Judge Camp has resided in Ensley about number of people here. He was for sov- eral years Ensleys chief of police and he has always taken a prominent part in local county politics.
 Recorder Lowery had a busy time in the police court this morning 21 cases facing him. And they were for all the offenses on the calendar, and the fines ranged from $2.50 up.
 Charles W. Sanders, ex-solietor of Fayette county, after looking over the local field has decided to locate at Ems ley and engage in the practice of law. MT. Sanders is well known throughout tho state and he will be welcomed here by the legal fraternity.
 Mrs A H. Ramage, wife of Capt. A. H. Ramage of the Ensey police force, died at the South Highlands infirmary yesterday morning about 6 o'clock. Her death while greatly deplored by her rel atives anu many friends, was not 'in- expected, as 'she had been i'll for sev- eral days and in a critical condition. Mrs. Ramage was AS years of age and beside her husband she is survived by eight children. The funeral will be held from her late residence. Ayenue-B B and Thirtyfourth street, at 10 o'clock to- morrow morning, the Rev. John Miner, pastor Wylam Presbyterian c.iurch, of- ficiating. The pallbearers are James Thompsoni John Mullen, Robert Neil, Adam Pow, James Brodie and James Barr. The names of the children, all Of whom live in Birmingham, are John Andrew, Evans. Mckinley. Archie. Miss Jennie, Miss Agnes and Miss Berner Ra- mage.
 Miss Willard Whitten of North Bir- mingham was the guest of the Misses Davis on Avenue G Sunday.
 Miss Ruth Williams of East Lake is visiting the Misses Jones in Tuxedo
 Dr. >R. F. Noble. prominent dentist. has located in Ensey where he will practice his profession.
 The Ladies Aid society of the First
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-05
LOS ANGELES HOLDS
 ELECTION TODAY
Great Interest in Outcome of SOcialist-GOod Gov
 ernment Fight

l Los Angeles December 4.-Unsettled weather with prediction of rain for l election day complicated tonight the
 tangled city political situation which will be solved by approximately 1S5,O0o votes at the polls tomorrow. Social ism or a continuance of the present political regime and prohibition or re- strieted license are the main issues, but the confusion attending the startling end of the MeNamara trial, combined with uncertainty as to how the newly enfranchised women will vote has befogged the situation.
 The only certainty seems to be that the women. with their s5,000 votes will likely make the decision. They will decide whether Los Angeles shall have as it's next mayor Job Hartman, social ist and former attorney for the McNa- mara brothers. or George Alexander, incumbent and representative of the good government forces, who invoked the recall for the first time and busted from office Mayor Arthur Harper and a democratic administration three years ago. The Hartman adherents arc hop ing for rain. A storm would be good socialist weather, they declare. Leaders of both factions put forth the usual night before election predic- tions of victory, but while the good government" workers rested today and this evening after a Sunday of inac- tion, the socialists followed up their rallies of yesterday with meetings in 20 halls tonight.
 Slight odds were offered tonight that Alexander would be reelected and little of this money was placed. But betting odds and the claims of the other side did not affect the enthusiasm of the social ists. Alexander Irvine, manager of the Hartman campaign, declared he was con vinced that his ticket would poll 10000 ma jority over the good government" candi- date.
 We have distributed So0000 pieces of literature during the last two days,' said Irvine. we have had 50 speakers in the tield. I predict Alexander will poll 55, GOO votes and Hartman 65000.''
 Bradner W. Lee, chairman of the citi- zens committee which was brought into being in the semi-panic that followed the primary on october 3l, when Hartman and his socialist councimanc ticket led the good government" candidates, like wise expressed certainty that the voters would sweep Alexander back into office by a majority which he refused to esti- mate.
 Ten men were arrested today charged with fraudulent registrations and 190 war rants were sworn out for others. includ- ing both men and women on the same charge.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-05
MASONS IN SESSION AT STATE CAPITAL
Grand Council of Royal and Select MasOns Convene.
 To Dedicate Home

Montgomery. December 4.-tSpeciah) One of the busiest and most eventful weeks in the history of Alabama Ma sorry was begun here this afternoon to continue through Thursday with the convention here in the afternoon ef the grand council of Royal and Select Masons. The grand lodge of Masons meets on Tuesday morning and will be attended by several hundred Masons from all sections of the state. Law renee II. Lee of Montgomery is grand master of Alabama Masons.
 During this weeks session the heart of every Mason in Alabama will be made glad by the dedication here this week of the Alabama Masonic Home for Widows and Orpnsns. The cere- mony takes place on Wednesday aft ernoon and will be notable by the many addresses to be delivered. When com- pleted the home will represent an in- vestment of more than Sl60,o0o.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-05
COAL COMPANY
 FILES BIG SUIT

Cleveland, O., December 4.-Suit for $50, GOO was begun here today in the United States circuit court by the Hailey Coal company of Haileyville, Okla, against the Globe Oil company of this city.
 In August, 1908, an explosion occurred in the coal company's rsine and 20 miners were killed.
 lndemnified the families of the miners.
 It Is now seeking to recover from the oil company, alleging that black oil bought from the Globe company was re- sponsible for the explosion. The Globe company denies responsibility, claiming that it merely acted as agent for the Ma tional Refining company in making the sale.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-05
Politics Enlivened

To enliven the political interest in both Houses there are candidates for the presidency casting their shadows across the horizon.
 Champ Clark, the speaker of the House, already considered among the democratic possibilities, may at any time make presidential announcement to his colleagues; and Representative oscar W. Underwood of Alabama, the democratic floor leader. also is talked of throughout the country as presi- dential timber.
 In the Senate. Mir. LaFollette already has been proclaimed by progressive re- publicans as their choice to wrest the nomination from MT. Taft.
 In the House the political interest will be further complicated by the at- titude of Mr. Bryan, who has quarrelled with MT. Underwood and branded him as a reactionary and now criticises Speaker Clark in what many democrats declare Is an effort to cause breach between the speaker and the majority leader of the House.
 The tariff legislative programme will follow tie long awaited report of the tariff board, which is expected to sub init the result of it's investigations on wool and cotton before the holidays. The ways and means committee of the House, however, under the direction of Chairman Underwood, will begin at once the preparation of new tariff bills. Throughout the recess force of clerks and experts have been at work preparing for the committee.
 President Taft has given his pledge that, when the tariff board submits it's report on the wooden and cotton schedules it will be his pleasure to make tariff recommendations to Con- gress. The subject will be treated in a special message.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-05
FARMERS AWARDED
 PRIZES IN GOLD
Bank of Eufaula Encourages Corn Growing-Elks to Bring
 Cheer to Poor

Eufaula December 4-6SpeciaD.-Th officials of the Bank of Eufaula who of- fered a prize of $50 in gold 10 the farmers in Quitman county Ga, and Barbour who would produce the greatest yield of corn upon one acre of soil paid the same as follows: C. G. Mercer of Quitman coun- ty, Ga., whose yield was given at 112 bush els, and to c. B. farrell of Barbour, whose yield was given at D bushels and one peck.
 The officials arc go gratified over the list of contestants and the close margins made that they are stimulated to go in on a heavier scale the coming season. To this end it is their purpose 10 have their offer augmented by private citizens and to extend the prizes for various other products that have not yet been arranged.
 The local lodge of El1s here are look ing to their annual distribution of chari- ties during the holiday season with un- usual interest A box has been placed in a leading store where voluntary contri- buttons in the way of wearing apparel in De deposited for distribution from the csizens.
 The work Of picking cotton in many localities goes steadily on and the pros poets are that the new year will ind some of the staple still in the fields While the ginneries have adopted the thrice a week system of operations. in most every Instance they are crowded on these days, but the grade of the cot ton is bad and the service must neces- sary be slow, for that which is now be- ing ginne1.
 Hog killing is the order of the day in the rural districts and the prospects are that most every farm house will have 1he greatest abundance of meat for home consumption, and in many instances much to spare.
 Circuit court reconvened here this morning with Judge J. M. Sollie presid- ing when the criminal docket was sounded. While there are a great many cases to be tried, they are for the greater part for minor offences, and the business may be dispatched before the end of the week
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-05
DIR. EAVES. QUOTED
 INCORRECTLY

q find that an injustice was done me in today's report of my Sunday night sermon" said Dr. George Eaves of the Congregational church yesterday. q am sure it was unintentional and l would be glad if you would rectify a wrong impression which was created It was in reference to the killing of men in mines and on railroads. The report made me say that the death of such men were as surely murder as those of intent What I said was many of these were as surely murder as those of intent The little words many of make big difference in this connection"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-05
More Cattle Restrictions

Washington, December 4.-Cattle raising and selling are to have no additional re- strictions as result of the deliberations of the supreme court of the United States That tribunal toaay decided that representations placed in the mail as to the character and quality of certain cat tie proposed for sale and inducements to correspondents to purchase inferior cattle did not constitute a violation of the statute against devising schemes of obainng money usder false pretenses. The court held the statute applied only tu ntterioS
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-05

There has been a marked fall ii' temperature along the North Atlantic coast and in a lesser degree along the South Atlantic and gulf coasts.
 It has risen moderately over the re- mainder of the country.
 In the cotton belt rather cool weather prevailed during the past "A hours. The temperature has risen slightly in northern portions and fallen from 4 to 10 degrees along the coast. In this section a gradual rise in temperature during the next "A hours is expected.
 Summary of observations made at United States weather bureau stations, December 4
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-05
Weather Conditions

Birmingham, December 4.-G p. m.J The area of high pressure that was central over the Mississippi valley yes- terday has moved slowly eastward and HOW overlies the western slope of the Appalachians. It has caused light falls of snow along the Atlantic coast from Capte Hatteras north and as far west as Lake Huron.
 A troughlike area of low pressure is central over the Rocky mountains. It has caused pleasant weather through out the west except in the upper inter mountain plateau where the pressure is relatively higher and the temper ature lower. Rain has fallen along the Pacific coast.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-05
Married in Greepyille

Greenvlle, December 4.--l Especial. J-- MI. T. B. Riley of Montgomery and Miss Bessie Daniel were quietly mar lied at the home of the bride on Hicl1- ory street this afternoon at o'clock, Rev. O. " Calhoun officiating Tn home was prettily decorated with cut flowers and evergreens and the cere- mony was an impressive one.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-05
Weather Forecast

Washington, December 4.-Forecast for Alabama fair, warmer Tuesday and Wednesday; light to northeast to east winds.
 Georgia, fair and slightly warmer Tues day; local rains at night or Wednesday, light to moderate east to southeast winds.
 Tennessee fair, warmer Tuesday, Wednesday fair
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-05
REWARD

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT 4 REWARD IN THE SUM OF FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($30O) WILL BE; PAID FOR THE ARREST AND CON gstTION OF THE PERSON OR PER- SONS WHO PLACED DYNAMITE OR SOME OTHER EXPLOSIVE ON THE COMPANy'S TRACK AT DNSLEY HIGHLANDS STATION WHICH RE- SUITED IN WRECI<ING AN ENSLEY t,AR ON THE NIGHT OF DECEMBER l. 1911.
 TUIS REWARD TO REMAIN STAND- ING FOR SIX MONTHS FROM THIS DATE. BIRMINGHAM RAILWAY, LIGHT AND POWER co.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-05
Mill Destroyed

Palatka. Fla. December 1.-The prin- cipal mill of the Wilson Cypress company. one of the largest lumber concerns in Florida, was destroyed by fire early today, causing a loss of several thousand dol lars and throwing 800 men out of em- ployment. The loss is covered by insur- ance.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-05
DIR. J. w. JOHNSON PRESIDING ELDER
 OF THIS DISTRICT
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 --~~~~~~-~-~-----~--- --->~------>--~-->-------- Brant circdit. N. F. Price; Gurley circuit, w. w. Rutland Flat Rock mission. R. IL. Huntsville Epworth chapel, R. l.. Dill; Huntsville First church, J. R. Turner: Huntsville Holmes Street, II. M. Stew ems; Huntsville Merrihac, B. r. Miller; Hollywood circuit, J. D. Johnston; Lar ltinsyille circuit, J. w. Syler; Madison circuit. c. Purcelle; Meridianville circuit. G. c. Dobbs; New Hope, owens Cross Roads, E. L. Roy; New Hope circuit, 10 be supplied; Newmarket circuit, A. IL. Majors; North circuit II, M. Jones, sup ply; Paint Rock circuit, B. l.. Dobbs, supply; Princeton circuit, R. N. Moore Stevenson, T. l.. McDonald; Scottsboro J. H. Leslie; Trianna circuit w J. Me- Carty; West Huntsville, Robert Wilson, superintendent: Flaf Rock school F. IT. Gardner; principal, R.. s. Hartford.
 Jasper District
 Jasper district. $, R. Lester, presid ing elder; Banner circuit H., s. Hanby Beaverton mission. A. N. Barnes; Bes- sit circuit, $. T. Daniel; Brilliant cir cult, c. II. Bobo; Carbon Hill, J. T Self; cordova, G. M. Davenport, Corona and Mission. c. A. Bonne; Covin cir cult. J. w. Curl; Detroit circuit, c. C, Turner; Dora. II. r. Grim; Empire sta ton, Williams NeiI Fayettc station R. II. Jones; Fayette circuit. W. E Guthrie; Frat Creek .circuit, S K. Elmer son, Gamble Mines circuit. J. F., Black Jasper, w. F. Faust; Oakman circuit
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-05

issues it's final estimate of the cotton crop December Il, the cotton exchange here will hold an extra session to rs- ceive the report. The exchange will close at 1 D. m, the usual time, and reopen from 6.45 to D. m. The ex- change will celebrate the Christmas and New Years holidays by closing on December 2s, 25 26 and 30 and Jan uary 1.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-05
GREAT POLITICAL MARATHON
 BEGINS VERY AUSPICI0USLY
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 ~--~~~~-~~----~-------- l Utica by the death of his mother-in-law, Mrs. Ellen Babcock, and the Senate de- signated Senator Curtis of Kansas, to act as president pro tempore until December 12 This was on the motion of Senator Gallinger, the candidate of the regular republicans in the contest for the office
 The following were sworn into officv the civil war is the prediction made by many democratic leaders for the first regular session of the Sixty-sec- ond Congress. which opened today.
 stirring days ahead" are forecast by republican members and on both sides of the big party line members in the House and Senate are drawn tip to fight out weighty problems Of legisla ton in a session that will lead up to the presidential campaign of 1912.
 Of importance as 10 the bearing it will have on the approaching polit- ical contest in the nation; of particular interest because of party differences regulars and insurgents on the re- publican side. reactionaries and pro- gressives among the democrats and Of unusual significance because of the heavy legislative programme, it is at least certain that this will be one of the. liveliest sessions of Congress in many years.
 With the gaYels falling in the House and Senate at noon. the tariff and the trusts stood out as the most important subjects for legislation with a big fight assured in both houses. Many other great questions confronting Congress. all of them to be approached vigorous ly. include monetary reform, ratifica tion of arbitration treaties with Great Britain and France and the loan trea ties with Nicaragua and Honduras; Alaskan legislation, the election of sen- ators by direct vote of the people, pen sion bills and the regular and per manent annual appropriations, to he under the direction this time in tho House by democratic committee.
 While the legislative struggles are In progress politics is certain not to be overshadowed. With the democrats looking ahead with sanguine hope for triumph at the polls next November and insurgent republicans striking out in earnest to capture their party cop- vention, if possible; every move made in either branch of Congress from now until adjournment will be thoroughly considered from political as well as legislative viewpoints. The political pot in Washington will soon begin to boil, with the republican national commit tee meeting here December 12, to be followed January 8 by the democratic national committee. Selection of con- Vention cities, choosing of committee chairmen who will manage the big campaigns and plans for the approach ing party conventions and the subse- quent battle of the ballots will attract as much attention from the nation s legisla tors as will the making of the nations laws.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-05

Presbyterian church, EDsley, will hold their annual sale of fancy work on Wednesday and Thursday of this week at the office of w. R. Stewart on Ave nue E.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-05
Local Data

For the 24 hours ending at I p. m. De- cember 1:
 Highest temperature ..................- Al Lowest temperature .s.................. % Mean temperature ...................... 5S Normal temperature ...- .f...i........ 4S Excess in temperature since Jan. l.. SSS Rainfall .0o Total rainfalr since Jan. 1 ........46. e Excess in rainfall since Jan. It.. l. 32
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-05
TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY

Take LAXATIVE PROMO Quinine Tab lets. Druggists refund money if it fails 10 cure. E. W. GROVES signature on each box. 25c.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-05

Government Report Liverpool, December 4-When tke United States agricultural department