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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-24

taken home to the parents as gifts and
examples of what they were learning at
school.
"The Old Toys" was a game played by
the children of the Garfield School kim
dergarten Thursday in celebration of the
holidays. Mrs. c. w. Wilkinson, princi-
pal of the kindergarten. was Mrs. Santa
Claus She repaired all the 'old toys"
which were afterward tried out to see
if they worked well. The children as
dolls, tin soldiers and jumping jacks
played for the benefit of their comrades.
After singing What Shall We. Do for
Christmas the children distributed the
presents which they had made for their
fathers and mothers. A letter was re-
ceived from Santa saying that as re-
ward for working for others he would
give the children something. A package
was hidden in the room. the letter stated,
which the children could have when they
found 1t. When one of .the youngsters
finally found it. and it was opened, small
stockings filled with gifts were found.
Each child received one.
The practice house Of Armstrong Man.
ual Training School, where the girls of
that school are learning in a practical
manner how to keep house, is said to
be proving its worth. 1t is already fur
ntshed well. but Mrs. Julia w. Shaw,
who is in charge, expects to improve it
greatly during the coming months. In
the spring a small garden will be started
In the back yard, where small vegeta-
bles, especially such as can be used for
salads, will be raised. The girls of the
school had a Christmas tree there early
In the week.
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A meeting of the Original Citizens AS
ISOLATION Of Patrons Of Schools was held
Friday evening at the Alfred Jones
School. Miss E. A Chase, principal of
the, school. made the address of well
come. Peace. law and order We're dis
cussed at length. Miss Eva Height
played several selections on the piano. A
talk on industries was given by Mrs. E.
V. c. Williams principal of the Fergu-
son and Williams College. REGULATIONS
were given by Misses Ruth Howard, Cor
della Harris and Viola Thomas and Lloyd
Conway. THE Shepherds Vision was
sung by the school. Two vases of paper
chrysanthemums made by parents Of the
school children were donated to the
school,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-24

Boxes of candy were given the children
of the Myrtilla Miner School, following
exercises in the assembly hall Thursday.
Trimmed trees throughout the building
gave an air Of Christmas Workings.
calendars, Christmas cards and shaving
pads. al the werk OF the children. were
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-24

The Ben Greet Players. who have
given performances on the campus for
D number of years. have again been
engaged. Although definite date for
their appearance has yet to be set, II 10
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-24

Playlets showing Christmas In vari0u,
lands were given at Normal School No
2, Thursday. by the practice classes, un.
der the direction of the normal students
The playletS were written by the students
also. s
The first playlet was Christmas II
America, showing the customs Of this
country. Christmas in Germany followed
Next came Christmas in Japan. In show.
ing the Italian Christmas feature was
the alteration of the Magi. Christmas n
Norway was shown in pantomime, excep
for several songs. The last Christmas
shown was that Of Holland
The playlets were said to be realistically
given, inasmuch as no child need be
taught how to talk on Christmas. when
stockings are full" Another touch OF
realism was furnished by giving the
children real cake and candy.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-24

All sorts Of speculation is going the
rounds here as to q probable successor
OF Coach Yancey of the 1911 foot ball
squad.
1t is an open secret that the authorities
would like to have Yancey take charge
Of the eleven for another season. but It
Is understood that the former star half
back has other interests which viii re-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-15
SOME IMPORTANT MEASURES PASSED, HOWEVER, AMONG THEM BEING THE HOLLIS MINING LAW

Montgomery, April 14.-(Special-)- lative session, the two houses of the Ala bama legislature put in their heaviest days work today, when the calendars of the two bodies were virtually demolished by the passage of bills. While the most important of the state measures were Of the bills which were passed today we ., of more than local interest and of g G
 wide importance. Chief of thes Q sSe passage in the senate this aft ,f the substitute measure to the HL din- ing bill, which more fully protects miners in the discharge of their duties. The dreadful holocaust at Banner last Satur- day, when more than a hundred convcts lost their lives, was largely responsible for the careful provisions which are In the new measure, and over which Cover nor O'Neal himself labored assiduously.
 Another measure of general state wide interest which was passed in the senate today was the bill which author izes the office of county school treasurers in order that diversion of school funds might be fully guarded against. A hard fight was made in the upper body to kill the instrument, but without avail.
 Aside from the heavy work of the day i'll the two houses sparkling witticsms and genuine fun punctuated the three sessions. A touch of sentiment moreover was noticeable from the calling of the roll at the first session to sine die ad- journment late at night. There were presents to give and they were given
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-15
TODAY'S AGE-HERALD

' Mexican army in full possession of
 Agua Prieta.
 Absconders may have long stay. Revelry marks closing day of legis-
 lative work.
 Reciprocity bill comes up in House. Taft instructs Mexican armies better
 go easy. # Ambassador Hill resigns suddenly. House democrats have serious war
 over Rucker bill 2-Ilouse very slow in passing bills. 3-Two very lively fights in senate. State springs new sensation.
 Eabney says Bryan is not democrat. T. Editorial comment. t--Commissioners have day of rest Chamber passes the canal matter. Funds wanted for Owenton college. Campaign got 129 members.
 No whipping post is Lanes nasty as-
 surance.
 Juveuie court is modern step. G-Sports.
 7-Society News.
 Dolly Dalrymple. S--General L. V. Clark is reappointed. Atlanta plans to close postoffice. 9-Brighton has fine concrete trestle Easter church services. 10-Even the senate drops to levity. Mexicans may protest invasion. With love feast house adjourns. -Ensey toasts her deposed aldermen. 12-Anniston doing wonderful work. 13-Trade movement is very slow.
 Easter trade very lively. 14-Inspiring talks at Mobile meeting. Almon receives handsome gifts.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-15
REVELRY MARKS CLOSING
 DAY OF LEGISLATIVE WORK

with genuine sense of appreciation for services well rendered.
 At the morning session of the house and senate the day was taken more serl- ously than at any of the other sessions. At the afternoon session the tension was somewhat removed, but at the night ses- sions there was unbridled revelry.
 Representative Peter B. Mastin, the Montgomery wit, started the first real fun by appearing at the afternoon ses- sion of the lower body with his plantation fiddle. He kept the cloak room teeming with soulful music. When the house ad- iourned fe- the afternoon lie produced his fox bu>. S nd called the dogs to the
 y 5>.2> snate an attempt was made f>>-' E at the afternoon to have ev- v 0 ator sit in the presidents chair. C'N .or Miller of Marengo county swal- ed the pill with good grace and ap- earances were that the plan would work smoothly. Senator Sloan of Blount county had not been reckoned with, however. Senator Sloan is the only re- publican member in the senate He re- fused the proffered honor. bringing down the hall with laughter
 Senator Merrill of Cleburne county spent three hours of the afternoon session bragging about a dime which he had picked up on the floor. He looked upon the find as talisman more to be desired than an Egyptian fetich
 Representative Henry Merritt, the prohibition leader of the house of rep- resentatives and one of the most pop nlar members of the legislature, spent the day shaking hands with his local option enemies. Representative Fitts of contrary faith exhibited feeling only to the extent of shouting his "ayes'' and "noes' with less thunderous tones. Innumerable witty resolutions that sent the two houses into conyulsions were introduced at the night sessions and while 1t all was going on messengers that outstripped Mercury were flying between the two houses and the gov ernor's office putting in shape the final affairs of the state.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-15
RECIPROCITY BILL . COMES UP IN HOUSE Expect the Debate to Last
 Three Days UNDERWOOD SPEAKS In Reporting Bill From His Commit tee Says It Is in Interest and
 for the Welfare of the
 Masses
UNDERWOOD SPEAKS

Washington. April 14-The Canadian reciprocity bill formally was laid before the House just before adjournment to- day and after general debate, which probably will continue for three days. it taken is no longer a matter for specula- tion The democratic House, in its con- duct of the resolution providing for the direct election of senators which passed yesterday and the bill providing for the publication of campaign contributions, which passed today. has indicated beyond all doubt its ability to put through its legislative programme.
 Chairman Underwood of the ways and means committee called up the Canadian bill at o'clock. While no time was fixed for general debate, a motion was adopt ed dividing whatever time Is consumed between MT, Underwood, who reported the bill, and Representative Dalzell of Penn sylvana, the republican member of the ways and means committee who will lead the opposition.
 MT. Underwood announced on the floor he would yield five hours of his own time to Representative Mccall of Massa- chusetts, author of the reciprocity meas ure which passed the House last session, and which the pending democratic meas. ure is counterpart. He also declared in- formally he did not wish to limit the dis cussion of the measure. but he believed 1t should be concluded within three days. Speaking for the opposition, MT. Dalzell said he had no desire unduly to protract the debate.
 MT. Underwood will partition the time he controls among democratic friends of the Canadian agreement, and MT. Mccall republican friends of the measure. MT. Dalzelrs portion will be used by op- ponents of the reciprocity agreement in both parties.
 In the report of ways and means com mitree recommending the passage of the bill, Chairman Underwood said:
 There has been no delay or suggestion of delay on the part of the President in connection with this legislation pending the collection of statistical data by the tariff board. On the contrary the Presi- dent has urged immediate and favorable action by Congress, naming reasons fully In accord with long-established demo- cratic principles.
 This reciprocal agreement is in the interest of the great majority of the peo- pie of the country, and Is in accord with the well-estabished democratic principle of guarding the welfare of the masses. The committee recommends the passage of the bill.''
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-15
SWOPES TO EMPLOY
 SPECIAL COUNSEL

Kansas City Mo-, April 1.-The Swopc family, it became known today will em- p,oy special counsel to assist the state in the second trial of Dr. B. C. Hyde, charged with the murder of Thomas H. Swope. Heretofore there had been some doubt whether member of the family would take the same active part in the prosecution in the second as they took in the first, owing to the expense of en- gazing special counsel United States Senator James A. Reed and his law part ner, Thomas A. J. Mastin. who assisted the state in the first trial, will act in the same capacity In the second trial.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-15
Will Boost Poultry Raising

Jackson, Miss, April 14.-(Special) The April number of the Bulletin" the official organ of the department of ag- riculture, will be devoted largely to poultry, recognized now as one of the most important industries in the state. Until the past very few years poultry was side line, where indulged in at all but today there are hosts of Mis- sissippians who have thousands of dol lars invested in the enterprise of poul- rapidly.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-15
Big Naval Shipment

Pensacola, Fla, April 14.-What is claimed to be the largest cargo of naval stores ever shipped from the United States to a foreign port left here to- day on the British steamer Berwind Moor for Bremen and London. The shipment comprises 5000 casks or 467, GOO gallons of spirits of turpentine and 21,S00 barrels of naval stores, the total having a valua- tion of nearly ss0O,000 The shipment was made by the American Naval Stores com pany which has about 10 times this amount at its yards in this city.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-15
MURDERS
 ARE BEING AVENGED

Washington, April 14.-The slayers of George w. Critchfie,d, the American who was recently killed at his ranch near Tuxpan, Mexico, are under arrest and are being vigorously prosecuted by the Mexican officials, declares American Con sul Miller at Tampico in a telegram to the state department today MT. Miller has completed his investigation. The body of Critchfied will be sent to the United States, it is said.
 Mr. Miller also reported that the men accused of the murder of William w. Fowler, an American who was killed some time ago in the vicinity of Tampico, have been arrested and are being prose- cuted.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-15
Americans Terrorized

Douglas, April 14-The citizens of Doug las are living in hourly fear of another
 battle across the line of Agua Prieta.
 which may result more disastrously to American non-combatants than the con- flict of yesterday. Three hundred rebels gre in full possession of Agua Prieta, and the port is closed. The Mexican federal troops are believed to be approaching from the south. bringing with them ma
 chine guns for an assault upon the town. Two of the men wounded in yesterdays
 battle died today at the Red Cross hos rital. and amputation of two limbs, made nee essary by bullets, were performed to- kday. Other deaths are expected. Among i, , z pfx 1y'ffe9' n f'it battle was Julian Gar IS1 rhief aft+ n custom officer in ,N, fsf . acting commissary in Nv Bario Vasquez. s,f\ <'fita dead have been placed flza. Azai2rv 3rgus and there are l HsknA As,- ss the morgues on this
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-15
Fishermen Believed Lost

Two Harbors, Minn., April 14.-It Is feared that four fishermen, Otto Olson, Holge Johnson, Nels Swanson and Har- old Olson. have been lost on Lake Su- perior. The party left Two Harbors in the 30-foot gasoline fishing boat Flyer on March 31, bound for Isle Royale. The boat was last heard from at Grand Maras, which point it reached April |. Under favorable condition the trip could be made from Two Harbors to Isle Royale in four days. As the boat has not been sighted, it is believed to be lost.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-15
WINE GROWERS
 RIOTS STOPPED Action of Senate Nullified and Riots Immediate
 ly Stop

Epernay, April 14-Peace reigns to- night in the department of Marne. The day was taken up with the trials of wine growers who had been arrested during the disorders of several days past and the summary jurisdiction courts here and at Rheims sentenced a number of persons, charged with slight offenses, to from one to two months Imprisonment
 Two of the prime movers in Wednes- days riots here we1s arrested today The vote eff fse chamber of deputies in nullifying the action of the senate with reference to the delimination of the champagne districts which would permit wine made In any district to be labelled champagne and the expressed intention of Premier Monis to refer the whole question to the council of state for sentiment served to a large extent, it is believed, in appeasing the excited populace.
 Military aeroplanes played promi- nent role in the maneuvers of the troops when the rioting was at it's height.
 The discontent of the wine growers in the French champagne region which culminated in violent disturbances and the destruction of enormous quantities of champagne was the result of the suffering of the people in the depart ment of Marne, which the wine grow CTS there attributed to the extensive manufacture of adulterated and coun- terfeited wine. To protect the growers of real champagne the French govern ment in 1907 instituted an investigation. As the result of a years work of the Investigating committee. the govern ment secured the passage of law which provided an official labed for real champag gne and requiring that no wine should bear this label unless it were wholly the production of a spe- cific district region within the limits of the department of Marne. From the start the law delmiting the champagne country was unpopular. Dissatisfaction led to meetings of protest, the wine growers asserting that wine was inn ported into Marne, where it was bot tied, and marked with the government label.
 Counter demonstrations were begun in the department of Aube where the wine growers clamored to have their department included in the delmited champagne district
 Taking cognizance of the Aube grow CTS, the French senate adopted a reso- lution April II in favor of the sup pression of all territorial delimitation.
 As soon as the senate news reached the Marne, where it was regarded as deadly blow to their interests and a concession to the rival and neighboring department of Aube, the exasperated wine growers rose up in arms and burned and sacked every wine depot upon which they could lay their hands.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-15
May Appoint Democrat

Washington, April 14-President Taft is seriously considering the appointment of another democrat to the United States district bench to succeed William H. Brawley of South Carolina, who has ndi- cated his intention to retire.. Several prominent democrats have been mentioned to the President for this judgeship anu today he talked with former Gov. Mar tin F. Ansel of South Carolina and Rep resentative Aiken of that state about the appointment.
 The President has disregarded partisan shin in his selection of judges and it is believed that he may do so in this case.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-15
SERENE OSCAR

; Washington, April 14.-(Special.)- > Any way things go in the House, . Representative Underwood seems } to come in for praise.
 . The first thing members said to- |, day, when the mix-up came in the
 . campaign publicity bill, was: Well,
 > it wouldn't have happened If Un- } derwood had been in charge of } the bill'
 } Indeed, there is lively apprecia-
 } tion of the Birmingham member
 ; in the House and throughout the
 > country So far he has handled } every situation with superb judg- ; ment and foresight and the best ; of it Is that the entire democratic } side has unbounded confidence in ; him and believes that he will con } tinue to make good. There is nothing that works more } for party success than the reliable ; floor leadership MT. Underwood is } demonstrating.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-15
ABSCONDERS MAY
 HAVE LONG STAY Tennessee Regulars" Play
 Waiting Game A UNIQUE SITUATION
Each Side Is Determined That It Will Out Wait" the Other-Thef Runaways Plan Trip to
 Birmingham

Nashville, April 14.-At a caucus Of the so-called regular democrats of the house, attended also by Speaker Leach end Representative Swan. this after noon, the following resolutions defin- ing the attitude of the regulars to- ward the present flibuster in the Ten nessee house was adopted:
 Whereas, 34 members of the house of representatives have left the state and defiantly assert that they have done so and propose to absent them selves from the sessions of the house for the purpose of defeating the will of the majority of said body; and,
 Whereas, we have taken our stand upon the election laws after due de- liberation and earnest consideration of the public welfare, and are confident of the correctness of our position; and.
 Whereas, we know that to permit d minority to thus thwart the will of the majority would tend to destroy the foundation of our free institutions, to breed a just contempt among the peo- pie for our government and to disrupt the state,
 Therefore, be 1t resolved, That it is the unanimous sense of this meet ing that we will meet the revolution ary move with the force necessary to destroy it and that we will continue in attendance and continue the regular session of the fifty y-seventh general as- eembly until these members return, and so long thereafter as may be nec- essary to dispose of all matters before ( II ing legislative attention, regardless of how long that may be-"
 Despite rumors of conferences look ing to the return of the insurgent members to Decatur, Ala, the situa- ton remained unchanged and the ab- sentees so far as known are as fixed in their determination to continue the deadlock as when they left the city. House Meets
 The house met this morning and soon adjourned until tomorrow morning The interesting question now is will the governor receive the election bill, the passage of which led 34 members to leave the state, there being no quorum when this was signed?
 It was ruinofed here this morning that the runaway members would soon return, but this report cannot be con firmed.
 Decatur, April Especial. )-J. s. Cooper of White county, Tennessee, was another recruit that joined the filibus- tering delegation of the Tennessee state legislature here today. Members of the delegation say they will remain in Alabama until the Tennesseel legisla- ture adjourns. They are now planning a trip to Birmingham, where they ex- pect to spend few days, and from there may go to Montgomery for a short stay.
 However they are well pleased with Decatur and some of them are contem- plating making their permanent home here.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-15
Percy to Make Speeches

Jackson, Miss, April 14-(Special. Senator IeRoy Percy has made ar engagements to get away from Wash ington next week, pairinsx with re- publican member on any important matter that may come up, and his cam paign managers here announce that he will speak at the following times and places. Houston Monday April IT; Co., lumbus, Tuesday. April IS; Meridian, Thursday April 20; Clinton, Friday, April 21; Crystal Springs, Saturday, April 22
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-15
DROWNED IN TWO
 FEET OF WATER

Chicago, April 14.-Three men, pinned under heavy touring car, which had overturned were drowned in a ditch containing only two feet of water in Melrose park, suburb of Chicago tonight. The victims were Fl. J. Blackburn, owner of the car; Claude Roush of Glenn Ellyn, H., and Fred Kimholz of Lombard, III.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-15
Emery to Speak in Cincinati .

Washington, April 14.-Chairman Emery of the tariff board, and former Representative William B. Howard of Georgia, now member of the board, left tonight for Cincinnati to speak before the Commercial club tomorrow night. It is expected that Chairman Emery will make a statement of the condition of the boards work on the wool and cotton schedules of the Payne Aldrich law.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-15
Nerro Prisoners Escapel

Ocala Fla, April 14.-Four negro prisoners who, were temporarily lodged in the city jail before being sent to the camps. filed the bars of the win dows in the jail corridor at the dinner hour today and made their escape. A negro boy who confessed to giving the prisoners q file has been arrested.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-15
CHAMPS ASSISTANTS

Washington, April 14.-(Special.)- Speaker Clark is receiving the usual number of letters from cranks. The latest comes from England, and is addressed to the Prime Minister. House of Parlia- ment, Washington" The writer
 P says he has divine guidance, and sets forth platform for the speak : CT to follow.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-15

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