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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-10-23
Says Congress Is Bound.

The smajor portion Of the argument OF
NJ. Perry related to his claim that Con-
greSS under no circumstances has the
right to enact legislation requiring trans
feys between independent street railway
companies IN the District. lie held such
action would be an impairment or in
fringement Of subsistins contract, which
he claims is prohibited by the Constitu-
tion of the United States.
The plea OF Attorney Lerch. represent
ing the receivers of the Baltimore and
Washington Transit Company, that in
taking itS charter in 1895 after the pas
sage of the so-called universal transfer
statue relied on. the Capital Traction
Company took the charter subject to the
previous enactment. Mr.. Perry said. was
answered by the opinion of the Court of
Appeals in the Offutt case. In that deci-
sion the appellate court said that no
consolidation was effected when the Rock
Creek Railway Company bought out the
old Washington and Georgetown Railroad
Company. but that the merger was the
result of a bona fide sale. Mr. Perry
argued that the charter of the Capital
Traction Company was the charter OF the
Rock Creek Railway Company. which
was received from Congress in 1sss. many
years before the enactment OF the alleged
universal transfer law
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-10-23
Cannot Compel Free Trans
fers, Says Attorney Perry.
IS BOUND BY A CONTRACT
Holds Capital Traction Charter Ante
dates Act of 1894.
LAST WORD WITH COURTS
Any Universal Transfer Legislation,
he Contends, Would Be Sub
ject to Judicial Review.

There seems TO be an impression
abroad that Congress can provide that
universal transfers be issued and that
ends IT, so far as the railroad company is
concerned. AS long as there are courts in
the District of Columbia Congress cannot
do So" declared Attorney r. Ross Perry,
counsel for the Capital Traction Com
pany at the hearing today before JUS
tfce Wright on the application of the re-
ceiver OF the Baltimore and Washington
Transit Company 10 compel the Capital
Traction Company u make reciprocal
transfer arrangements al nth and Ken
nedy streets.
Nr. Perrys argument, begun shortly
before noon. continued throughout the
afternoon session of the court and con-
cluded the argument of the universal
transfer matter Justice Wright is ex-
pected 10 reserve his decision.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-10-23
WEATHER.

Fair, cooler tonight: probably
frost. Tuesday fair and cool;
moderate northwest winds.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-10-23
Rebels Win Big Bait

SAN FRANCISCO. October 23yrhe
main army Of the Chinese government.
under War Minister Yin Tchang, said to
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-10-23

The circulation of The Star.
both daily and Sunday. is greater
by many thousands than that OF
any other Washington newspaper.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-10-23

CONTINUED on Fourth Page.)
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CONTAINING ON PAGE II CLOSING
NEW YORK STOCK QUOTATIONS.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-11-12
BODEKER AGAINST
 WOMAN SUFFRAGE
Says Scenes He Witnessed In Denver Turned Him Forever
 Against It

Our pure, sweet, undefled women are the greatest asset we have. and to take them off the pedestal for adoration upon which we have placed them. would be the first step toward the downfall of the nation." said Chief of Police George H. Bodeker last night, when asked his opin- ion concerning womens suffrage.
 Recently it was my privilege to be in Denver, Col, in which state women have the right to vote, and the sight at the polls made me forever an opponent to women voting.
 "Mingling with, elbowing and pushing at the polls, women of the demi onde were pointed out to me by the chief of police of that city, among the leading women of the state. Most of the women of whom l speak were drunk and swear ing. shocking the modesty of even some Of the lowest men voters at the polls.
 q think we have come to low stage of affairs when we allow our wives, sis ters, mothers and daughters to mix with such persons at the polls as we will have to do, if the so-called equal suffrage comes to pass.
 "We men of America. and especially of the south. have placed our women above all things else, and when needs be- fight for them and many is the time that murder has been done for them. We have placed them on a pedestal of love which should never be torn down.
 "On these grounds principally I am op- posed to women being given the right of franchise"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-11-12

mean a disbursement of money, no matter how small the quantity, to fur ther the work of charity at St. Vim cents and that done by the Ladies Of Charity throughout the city. They have been given the exclusive right to use the block day system m Birmingham and Thursday will be the initial try out of this novel means of reaching each citizen for his donation.
 The downtown district, which Is un der the chairmanship of Mrs. William Jordan, will be canyassed by the wives of the staff physicians of St. Vincent's hospital and every business concern will have an envelope with them for a day until the blowing of the indus trial whistles on Thursday. The ho- tels and boarding houses of the city will also be provided with envelopes.
 The final meeting of the committees will be held tomorrow afternoon at the St. Vincent's hospital when the chairmen will report the progress made at this point by them
 All the ministers of the city have been requested to announce block day and its objects from their pulpits to- day as an indorsement of the plan.
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PRESIDENT TAFT'S LONG TRIP RAPIDLY
 DRAWING TO CLOSE
CONTINUED FROM PAGE D

 >~~-~~.~-~>~-~-~-~~~~~ George Otis Smith, director of the United States geological survey, who came es- pecially to be with the President in the inspection of the Appalachian exposition mineral exhibits.
 Before sitting down to breakfasts Con- gressman Austin introduced MT. Taft to the board of trade. Mir. Austin assured the President that his district in Tennes- see would support him in 1912
 Do not weary of well doing" said the President, when he rose to reply.
 MT. Taft spoke briefly of his swing around the circle.
 This he said, "is a delightful end to a delightful and satisfactory trip. It was journey fortunately encountered and now fortunately ended.'
 At the Auditorium the President spoke on the peace treaties to several thousand persons. He stated with an apology tc the people of the city for having prom ised SC often to come to see the Appa- lachian exposition and not come.
 "I understand said the fresident that in eastern Tennessee they are talk ing of running Taft and Congressman Austin on the ticket on the platform of Ananias"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-11-12
DISTRIBUTE BLOCK
 DAY ENVELOPES
Gathered Up Thursday Between 10 and II O'Clock as Whistles
 Blow

The 75, 5000 envelopes to be the mes senger boys for the benefit of the free out of door clinic at St. vincents hospital will be distributed by the committees from the Ladies of Charity of St. Vim cent de Paul next Tues.ay and Wednes- dav in preparation for the block day collection Thursday. One or these en- velopes will be left at every nome and business office in Greater Birming- ham and will be taken up by the com nittees in one hour, when the whistles will blow, from 10 until Il o'clock on Thursday.
 The advent of the envelopes will
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\ Am Willing To Prove
 TCan Cure You
To That End Ann Giving Away $1OOOO Worth of Medicine

n show beyond all doubt that am In po
 medicine that will cure kidney trouble pauuei ble or rheumatism, I will this give away ten ''o sand dollars medicine and anyone suIiere these diseases get box of 1t aosoiu'eis ' S necessary is to send me your address,.
 don't you part of it or all or IL I that will send you d poA oi medicine absolutely free of charge gift rom me w he the world l can snow lhei whe they be cured will not expect pay medicine, would accept 1t now or later you in the real meaning or the word.
 twenty-five years-a quarter of century-l have the public that have sonethlhs others have Tor ol torturing kidney bach is Is hard to con peoplethey few things unsuccessfuy and give anyone thereafter Hap oily, position demonstrate to sufferers at my expense I medicine that cures these them spend money to find out;
 ask them believe ever to take the word of all is that they allow them the medicine cost That is surely fair
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-11-12

ing to send sufferer who writes me box of this medicine and fuli directions of charge and I will do that. I further that this medicine has been vouched for according to law as comply- ing in every detail with all requirements It will stop rheumatism. it will stop pain and backache 1t will stop too frequent desire to urnate it will heal soothe and strengthen You will be better in every way for having taken it. There is an ingredient that niure. not one but will benefit. All that I ask is that you 1t yourself that you may be personally convinced
 Owing to the large number of requests. I have had ten thousand more copies of my medical book printed This book is new and up to date and con- tans complete descriptions symptoms. effects and of kidney. bladder and rheumatic diseases All who write for the free medicine will be sent a copy of this grand Illustrated medical bookthe lar gest written these diseases for free and gen- eral distribution.
 If you need medicine such have if you are anxious to he cured and don't want to spend any money LOOKING for cures. write me. Read the symptoms and let me hear from today.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-11-12

To this end have set aside ten thousand dol lars. which will be used to compound medicine. Much of 1t is ready to be sent out. all of 1t fresh and standard. There will be enough for all sufferers. though there be thousands of them. And anyone who needs it get some of 1t free. But in order that l shall know that you have disease for which this medicine is intended I ask you to send ma some of your leading symptoms. If you have any of the symptoms in the list printed here you need my medicine and if you will write me I will gladly send you box of it free with full drec- tions for your Look the symptoms which symptoms have. then write about follows: Dear Dr.. I notice symptoms number'- here put down the numbers. give your age. full ad
 dress. and send 1t My address is pr. T.
 Frank Lynott 4S46 Occidental building. Chicago. H.
 The ten thousand dollars I spending for the compoundlng of medicine is only part of the money I deyctng 10 this cause. for the package of medicine I send will be fully prepaid at my expense. From standpoint you view 1t, YOU in cur no expense obligation. Just tell others who
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-11-12
To Flake Off an
 Old Complexion
lFrom Life and Beautyl


 A woman need never cease to have young looking complexion if she Will adopt the mercoEzed wax habit. The wax actually takes of the old complexion, with all its impeifectons and the newer and livelier skin, which then appears, hears that rare beauty and irresistible 1oveliness that only youthful skin can possess The skin is indeed youthful, in reality as well as r appearance. The natural process of ttssue-change, which slows up with the pas sing of the years .pd in most condition; of i'll health. is hastened along by thN mercolzed wax treatment Faded yein wish or blotchy surface skin is fiaked of' in powder like narticles, a little each Clay, causing no Inconvenience.
 Mercolzed wax, now proSrable at any Ar,,r store. is the only known substance mat acomplishes such results. It is ap- plied at night like cold cream, and washed off in the morning
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-11-12
REPLICA OF FAMOUS
 RIVER STEAMER
CONTINUED FROM PAGE D

-~~~~@-~~-~~)~~~~~~~S~-- the iron and wood monster that seemed to defy certain established laws. The New Orleans, however, steamed her way to the city for which she was named and never turned. She was used in the Natchez trade, sunk once and raised and rebuilt.
 New Orleans, November 1.-The spe- cial committee of the Louisiana His cial committee of the Louisville Hos torical society at meeting reported that a reception, luncheon. dinner party and an automobile ride about the city had ben arranged for the guests aboard the steamer New Orleans upon its ar rival here from St. Louis upon the tooth anniversary of the voyage of the original New Orleans, the first steam boat to navigate the Mississippi river. c. c. Duble was elected flag lieutenant and reports to Commodore Elmer E. Wood, who will command the river pageant which will welcome the visi- tors. The New Orleans left Louisville yesterday.
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a student of men and affairs, with a broad comprehension of a nations needs, and strong enough to meet those needs. Fearless and cool, he is disturbed by no emergency. Far from passion and im- pulse, he weighs conditions and chooses with caution and yet without delay
 If he shall become premier of the re- public of China or of new dynasty, which shall reign in place of the dis credited Manchus, he will rule with a strong hand and yet with mercy; he will bring to his land the better customs of the occident; and China will know a. new and happier day.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-11-12

When we had settled in South Caro- lima, l received from the Chinese states man letter which I valued greatly, and which, because of the interest attached to it. was published in The Baptist Courier at Greenville. remember a sen tence of the letter: T am truly sorry you have left Washington, for you and I would have drawn around us a circle of accomplished people and would have found the experience helpful
 "Wu Ting Fang was, and is, d man of high character, of marked, even won derful ability, ready, prompt, quick to realize an occasion, to seize opportunity.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-11-12

ready on their way to their convention city, according to Tong King Chone, secretary of the association. Every province which has been taken or has voluntarily joined the revolutionary cause will be. present and provision will be made for the ascension of other provinces later The delegates have been appointed by the revolutionaries party in the provinces, but their ac- lions will be submitted to a vote of the people for reformation after peace
 is restored.
 Each delegate has been pledged to sanction only a form of government based on the absolutely abdication of the Manchu dynasty and the institu- tion of a thoroughly republican system of representative rule. :i
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-11-12
FATE OF CHINESE EMPIRE
 DEPENDS ON YUAN SHI KA]

ernment prescribed by the savants will be far in advance of that in vogue in the United States and elsewhere, Ho Lee declared today. Economies and the welfare of the proletariat ese ,is chief concerns of the constitution makers.
 Trusts will be prevented by provisions limiting firms of corporation to own shares of the business in their par ticu!ar lines.
 Every company must pay a scale of wages prescribed by the government. This, Ho Lee said is a feature particu- larly attractive to the coolie classes
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-11-12

eager to see, quick to appreciate, they looked over the crowd, which was not slow to manifest reciprocal interest.
 Within a few months, certainly within year and a half, we left Washington for a southern state as a place of resi- dence. During the last day or two of our stay in that city we were guests of our old and valued friends, pr. and Mrs. Stakely.
 ''On Sunday afternoon, the day before we were to leave, some friends called to see us. First to come and last to leave were Mir Wu Ting Fang and his wife.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-11-12
Shanghai Quiet

Shanghai, November 12,-G0 A. M)- Reports from every point this morn ing show the country is in state of suspense. Conditions here are nearly
 Nank ng reports skirmshing but nothing decisive
 Ins roo Chow Tartar general has been beheaded in consequence of the Ranking massacre.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-11-12
Steamer Aground

Tokio. November 11.-Wireless mes sages from the steamer Minnesota of the Great Northern Steamship com pany today reported the vessel had stranded in the Kuruzhima passage off Shik oku island, but later floated and proceeded for Kobe.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-11-12
These Are the Symptoms:

l-PaIn In the back
 2-Too frequent desire to urlnate. 3-Burnlng or obstruction of urine. 4-PaIn or soreness In the bladder. 5-Prostatio trouble.
 6-Gas or pain in the stomach.
 7-GeneraI debility, weakness. dizziness. 8-Paln or soreness under right rib. 9-Swelllns In any part of the body. l0-ConstIpation or liver trouble. II-PaIpitation or pain under the heart. l2-Pain In the hip Joint. I3-Pain In the neck or head. i4-Paln or soreness in the kidneys. I5-Pain or swelling of the Joints. i6-Paln or swelling of the muscles. l7-PaIn and soreness In nerves. l8-Aoute or chronic rheumatism.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-11-12
Plans for Convention

San Francisco. Novenber 1t.-De- tails of a plan fora constitutional con- vention at Shanghai ar wrucn. l.e N.4.- nese republic will be established anu d ocnsutution will be adopted was made public hy the leaders of the Chinese National association. Delegates are al-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-11-12

resident of Dallas county. died at local infrmary here Friday afternoon after an illness of several days. The deceased was a resident of Tyler, in the southern part of the county. and where he has lived for number of years past The funeral services were held at the family residence near Tyler this afternoon. He leaves wife and 2 number of children tot mourn ms death.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-11-12
Indiana 0, Illinois 0

Indianapolis, November 11.-Indiana outplayed Illinois in their annual foot ball contest here today, but was un able to score, although making five at tempts at field goals. The game ended tO O.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-11-12

home in this place. MT. Savage was for many years one of the leading merchants of this place Dr. H. J. Saw age of Gadsden and others of his chil- dren are at his bedside
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-11-12

you know are suffering who sent you the medicine that cured you.
 am promising give ten thousand dollars worth of medicine. and will do that: am promls-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-11-12
Death of Richard Smith

Selma, November 11.-(Special) J. Richard Smith, aged 52, a well known
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-11-12

L. w. Savage Ill Evergreen, November 11.-Special.)-- : w. Savage is critically i'll at his
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1911-04-20

of $40.5O month.
Joseph H. Douglass, the violinist.
Will give recital at Metropolitan
church this Friday night. The pro-
ceeds are for the benefit of organ col
lege.
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1911-04-20
HIS MOTHER A NEGRO.
ana tunncrS must Serve Three
Years in tho Penitcntiary for
Marrying Il White Woman.

Gllicott City, Md, April 20-Aftrr
three white physicians had examined
William ConnCrS and declared that
th"y found no traces Of Negro blood
the State called on his mother to
testify that she is Negro, and he
WIS sentenced 10 three years n The
Maryland Peni:cntiary on the charge
Of misccgonatiOn growing out Of his
marriage 10 Manic Brcitenbach, n
white woman Of Baltimore. Tha
woman was NOT tried at all. Connels
had claimed that he was Of Indian
descent.
The sending Of tOnnerS, 10 the
Penitentiary has aroused indignation
and an effort will be made to have
him released from prison. For
years it has been illegal in Mary
land for whites and colored to inter
marry
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1911-04-20
Lining Up for Next
General Convention
Clans Of Baltimore Conference of
African Methodist Church Fixing
Their Fences For Great Meeting
at Kansas City.
Irregular CorresDondence.) }

Baltimore, Md, April 2O.-The
ministers Of The Baltimore C0nter-
ence Of the African Methodist Episco-
pal Church are preparing TO attend
the ninety fourth annual session OF
the conference, which will open at
Ebenezcr A. NJ e. Church next Wed.
ncsday.
Interest ccnters chiefly in the seec-
ton Of delegates to the general con
terence, which IS to be held next year
at Kansas City.
Among those menticnpd in this CON
ncction arc Revs. ]. y. Ross, =. J.
Jordan, j. NJ. Beckett, G.. II. Young
all Of. Washington; A. l.. Gaines. D. G
Hi, j. w. Norris, J. G. Martin
Charles II. Murray, y. p. Scaton and
i. ). Flagg, all Of this city. The
Closing session Of the conference vii
De held in the new $40, ,000-homo oI
Bethel Church.
1hc frncral Of Henry Burton. a re
tired sergeant Of the Twenty-ffth In
fantry. who shot himself in the heat
last Wednesday because young wild
oW refused to marry him. was heI(
mere Sunday. BurtOn's services II
the army entitled him 10 a pension
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1911-04-20

upon. Such kindly feeling has Ell,
coEraged and inspired the colnred
women here to nObler efforts.
Mrs Eunice Brown, OF Institute
read an interesting paper on What
Women's Clubs Stand For" ard Mrs
Mary Lewis Of Charleston, sang a
beautiful solo.
Mrs Emma Bowyer, Of Charleston
read paper OIL "The Proper Care OF
children" Mrs. Bowyer has charge
OF the Day Nursery in the city and
Der paper was full Of practical points
on the training and care of children.
Mrs. Bowyer expressed willingn ess
10 help the club women whenever it
Is possible to do so.
About thirty delegates and visitors
were present. The same officers were
retained for the ensuing year. Much
OF the business was referred to the
executive board. The next meeting
VIII he held with the Improve ement
League Of Red Star.