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The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-24

of the Thirty-seventh Congress Galusha A. Crow of Pennsylvania was made speaker. He had been a member of the House since 1850, and was look ed on as the father of the House though but 27 when he entered in 1851 Leaving the House for 20 years he be- came a member again in 1895.
 Schuyler Colfax of Indiana became speaker of the Thirty-eighth Congress in 1883 and was continued to March 3 1869, when he became vice president under President Grant. MT. Pomeroy of New York filled in the last day of the session as speaker on the resigna- ton of Mir. Colfax as such. the latter becoming, March 4. the vice president
 James G. Blaine in 1869 was elected to the speakership and served in the Forty first, Forty second and Forty third Congresses up to 1875. He was a member of the House for Is years, aft CT which he was in the Senate.
 In 1876 he was candidate for the presidential nomination. After being Secretary of State under General Gar field he ran for President. Under Gen. eral Harrison he again served as Sec retary of State.
 M c. Kerr of Indiana became the speaker of the Forty-fourth Congress in 1875, but died in August, 1876. Dur ing the first session s. S. Sunset Cox Of New YOrk ana Milton Sayler of Ohio were speakers pro tenn.
 Samuel ]. Randall of Pennsylvania was elected speaker for the second ses sion in December. 1876. and reelected for the Forty-fifth and Forty sixth Congresses to March. 18S1 Mir Ran dall came to the House in 1863 and con tinued a member to his death in 1890
 Gen. J. w. Keller of Ohio in 1881 be- came speaker of the Forty-seventIl Congress, l8S1-S3. He came to the House in 1875 and served till 'S5, but returned in 1905 and Is still member In the Forty-eighth Congress a three-term service in the speakers chair ending with the Fiftieth Con- gress in 1889. Later he was senator and in 1893 was Secretary of the Treas ury.
 Thomas B. Reed of Maine, who had long been a member, became speaker in 1889 of the Fifty-fifth Congress During the following years from 1891 to 1895. In the Fifty-s second and Fifty third Congresses. Charles F. Crisp of Georgia was the speaker. MT. Reed in 1895 returned to the chair for two terms, the Fifty-fourth and Fifty-fifth Congresses. serving till 1899.
 David B. Henderson of Iowa held the gavel in the Fifty-sixth and Fifty seventh Congresses. 1899 to 1905. The incumbent, Mir. Cannon. followed in November. 1905
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-24
CHARLTON'S CASE
 TO BE APPEALED

Trenton, N. J., January 23.-Judge Rell- stab in the United States circuit court, after an argument lasting all of today refused to grant a writ of habeas corpus for Porter Charlton, whose extradition has been requested by the Italian gov ernment to answer to a charge of hay ing murdered his wife. Mary Scott Castle Charlton, in Italy last summer.
 Charlton is about 31 years old and Is a citizen of the United States, and after the murder came to this country and was arrested as he landed in Hoboken.
 Before the committing magistrate coun- sel for Charlton sought to prove that the young man was insane at the time of the crime and subsequently there was a hearing before Secretary of State Knox on the application of the Italian govern ment
 The secretary decided to grant the ex- tradition and then a writ of habeas cor pus was issued. The case was heard here before Judge Rellstab, who, after long argument, refused to allow the writ
 Young Charlton was in court and after the decision was taken back to the Hud- son county jail, where he has been con- fined since his arrest.
 Counsel for Charlton Immediately after the announcement of Judge Rellstab's de- cision, said the case would be carried to the supreme court of the United Sta tes
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-24
PROHIBITION LAW
 HAS POOR CHANGE

looking to the regulation of the sale of liquor in Texas, requiring that saloons close at nightfall, started on its journey to the governor for his signature today, when the house of representatives finally passed the measure. The senate it is an- ticipated, will follow suit on "Wednesday, those favoring prohibition having a ma jority in both branches Of the legisla- ture. The bill, however, in all probability will not become a law. Governor Colquitt having expressed his opposition, and test votes have shown the prohibition strength in the assembly short of the number necessary to put aside the governors veto.
 The bill would provide that saloons open at 3. m. and close at I D. m., ex- cept Sundays. The sale of liquor on Sun day will be entirely barred.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-24
MERIDIAN STAYS
 IN THE LEAGUE

Meridian, Miss, January 23.-(Special.) j. At an enthusiastic meeting of over 20 lovers Of baseball tonight, the necessary $500 forfeit was subscribed and Meridah will remain in the Cotton States leagfe and be a hot contestant for the pennaft. President Scott was notified by phone md }50o check will be forwarded tonigf to him at Vicksburg
 At the meeting tonight, which was fom- posed of many of the wealthiest andtnost influential business men of Meridtn, a board of directors was chosen if the baseball association as follows: Jhn H. O'Nefl. A. Y. Harvey. Dave Kim John c. Moss, and B. M Feibelman. TFse will meet and elect officers.
 It can now be said without fea1 of con tradiction that Meridian is goinf to stay in the league, and that if the Ynnant IS not hoisted in this town the ntn at the helm will be unable to get thepiayers to do it. An effort to secure playrs will be begun at once. and only thePest to be Lad at the price will stand { chance to make the season in whiteribbon uni form.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-24
FRAGRANT CASE OF
 LOOPING \ BANK

Louifville, January 2s.-"This is one of ths most fragrant cases of footing bank that has come to my notice since I have been at the head of the barking institutions of Kentucky" de- clsred Secretary of State Bruner today inj referring to the closing of the Bank of Centertown at Centertown, Ky.4,I Four men, declare the state officials fad borrowed directly and indirectly b5 Vper cent of the banks deposits, and -he save in this connection:
 } T am going to prosecute these mon to the full letter of the law because I believe that every man who know ingly borrows from bank more lowed to loan. is liable under, tho law as conspirator. and I think this a good time to make few test cases of this kind" r ',~N v
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-24
Humphreys Fears Japan

Washington, January 2S.-Japans aux iliarv naval strength through its mer- chant marine and the advantage which that country might have in a war with the United States and the extension of sales abroad as necessary to keep the Amer ican factory running full time, was cited in an addess at the National Marine con- gress here today on the immediate estab- I.shment of marine. Representative W F Humphrey of Washington declared that while war with Japan was not now anticipated the United States was much
 nearer war over the anti-Japanese cru se de in California than most persons real
 fred
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-24
ALBANY DEADLOCK
 NOT YET BROKEN


 Albany, N. Y., January 23.-The fifth joint ballot for United States senator to- day showed no change in the deadlock that has existed since last Tuesday. To night most of the democrats could see but two ways out of the difficulty. One was radical change In Governor Dix's attitude of non-interference; the other the elimination of William F. Sheehan through his withdrawal from the race ol the desertion of his cause by the New York county delegation On the surface there was nothing to show that either was probable.
 Tactics pursued by the Sheehan sup. porters indicated that they have settled down for long siege. His opponents dubbed 'insurgents,'' held their daily meeting and announced that there wal not a weak spot in their lines.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-24
Charge Violation Antf-Trust Law

New Orleans January 2s-Charged with violating the sherman antitrust law bv entering into combination in restraint or interstate and foreign commerce, S7 delegates of labor unions, members of Ithe New Orleans Dock and Cn{tor co,,,,
 oil. were placed on trial today in the fesi- eral court. It required but few min utes to secure a jury and the taking of testimony was begun this afternoon. The prosecution resulted from a strike of union laborers employed on the water front here three years ago. The govern ment alleges, that the representatives of x iapor unions, operating as the New Orleans Dock and Cotton council pre- vented the coaiing of ships from this port and otherwise conspired. to interfere with commerce. ~ =,
 Judge Grubb overru!ed demurrers to the indictment. " v. .Et-- "
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-24
J,uuatic in Bank of England

London, January 2s-A man who after his arrest was identified as dangerous mnatic created considerable excitement in the Bank of England today. The man s suspicious department about the paying teller's window led to his arrest, which was not accomplished without scene. A heavy caliber revolver was found Tn his pocket. At the police station the prisoner declared he was son of Queen Victoria and that he had called at the hank to withdraw deposit which he had there
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-24
Accu.e Preacher ofTheft

Tampa, Fla, January 23l A man who was introduced as the ReyGibbs stepped last night from the pulpi into prison cell, figuratively speakin) just after he had finished a sermon 1 the Lakeland Presbyterian church. GJbs was arrested on a warrant sworn ft by a Tampa ceny of a horse and bkgy. Gibbs is al- legged to have hired te rig last Friday. A detective was putin his track when re failed to reappearresulting in his ar rest lest night Afetter addressed to Mrs. John Gibbs. fterson. N. J.r was found In tho man . |ocket.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-24
Supreme Court to T.ke Reces.

Washington. January 23.-The supreme court of the United States will take a recess after announcing opinions next Monday until February 20. It is believed much of the recess will be spent consid- ering the arguments and preparing de cisions in the Standard oil, American To. bacco and corporation cases.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-24
Madame Curie Defeated

Paris, January 23.-Madame Marie Gu rie, who with her husband, the late Prof. Pierre Curc discovered radium. was de- feated today in her candidacy for mem- bership in the Academy of Sciences, re- ceiving but 2s votes against 30 for Edou- ard Branley.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-24
HIanufacturer ls Dead

Providence, R. T., January 2s- Charles H. chiid promin,nt in the tex tile industry of New Orleans and the south, died at ihfs -hofne here today. aged 70. HfsdeAth Followed . Ions liIness resulting from an attack e pneumonia year ego
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-24
w.,, Car. Must Be Steel

washington, January 23.-The House of Representatives today, after an extensive debate, adopted provision Tn the appro- nriation bill that after July l, 1916, all mail cars used in interstate railroads shail be of all steel construction.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-24
Election Frauds 10 New Jersey

Camden. N. J.. January 2S.A police
 captain, a member of the city council, several policemen and business men were among those indicted here today charged with committing frauds at the November election in this city.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-24

TO CURE COLD IN ONE DAY Take LAXATIVE PROMO Quinine Tab. lets. Druggists refund money if 1t fails to cure. E. W. GROVES signature is or each box. 25c.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1911-09-02
NOTHING BUT AN AMATEUR
fair DamseI's Questions That Re-
veaIed caiIow Lover In His
True Light.

do you really and truly think /
am beautiful" she asked.
you are simply divine" he re-
piled.
But there are other girls whom
you think more beautiful than l."
mo, / don't think there is more
beautiful girl In the world than you"
There are other girls you think
are just as beautiful, though"
you are more beautiful than any
other girl ever saw"
Il suppose there are plenty of
girls whom you consider almost as
beautiful as / am
Il think you are far more beauti-
full than any other girl that ever
breathed."
well, why didn't you say that in
the first placer"
THAT was what / meant If / didn't
exactly say So"
20, well, go on. My goodness!
Must / suggest everything nice that
you say to meT'
What more can / say?"
Heavens, I'm not going to sit here
giving you lessons. ! thought the
way you started out that you had
made love before"
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1911-09-02
HOUSE OF MYSTERY
illinois Dwelling Which Has Had
No Occupants.
Building Was Erected Fifteen Years
Ago, But, With lite Elaborate
Furnishings, Remains I'm
used to This Day.

Chrisman, Ill.-The years glide by,
the population changes, but the "mys-
terry house" of Chrisman remains
unsolved. For fifteen years the res.
idents of this city have sought to
penetrate the atmosphere of uncer.
tainty that always surrounds the
premises, but all in vain. The cur.
tains are always down, no one ap.
pears to take any interest in the fu.
ture occupation and the identity OF
the builder or owner remains secret
to this day. There may be material
here for Sherlock Holmes or per
haps a Dickens, and some day, when
the story becomes public, there may
be abundant food for the gossips
For the present. those who knew
keep their counsel and whether they
will ever satisfy the inquisitive pub
lie. or not, is a matter for specula-
ton.
1t was fifteen years ago that the
mystery house" sprang into being at
Chrisman. One spring morning. exca
vators and bricklayers appeared upon
the scene and prepared cellar and
foundation walls for house. Carpen
tiers followed and later came decora
tors and furnishers. Every workman
was pledged to secrecy and would
give the curious villagers no hint Of
the owner. Crowds would stand
around as the mechanics welded Their
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1911-09-02
EVIDENTLY SHE WAS ANNOYED
Good Wife's Punishment, Intended for
Husband, Poor Compensation
70 RevIvaIist.

A popular revivalist had been hold
ing services at town in Mississippi
when heavy rain came on, and he
accepted an invitation to pass the
night at the house of one of the
townsmen. Observing the preachers
drenched clothing, the host brought
out a suit Of his own and sent his
guest upstairs to don 1t.
The good man had made the change
and was on his way back to the sit
ting room, when the woman of the
house came out Of another room, hold
ing in her hands the big family Bible,
out of which the minister was to be
invited to read q chapter before the
family went to bed.
She was not, however, In q very
amiable frame of mind, for careful
housewives are likely to be put out Of
sorts by the advent Of unexpected
company. Seeing the revivalist In his
borrowed garments, she mistook him
for her husband. and a. he passed in
front of her she lifted the book and
brought it down sharply on his head.
"There!" she exclaimed. Take
that for asking him to stay all night"
-Lappincott's Magazine.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1911-09-02
To LAUGH at Tuberculosis.

Much ignorance prevails among the
unfortunate victims of tuberculosis
and families Of these unfortunates, &C
cording to the Los Angeles Herald.
For such as these the words spoken
by Adolphus Knopf should be chiseled
in imperishable granite. Or, better
still, they should be punished In ev-
cry public print, viz: There is no
The remedy Is simple and all should
know 1t. 1t is one of the most easily
durable of all the chronic infectious
diseases. You can cure consumption
by the unstinted use of Gods good
fresh air. twenty-four hours In twenty
four, plenty of good food and plenty
Of good water, inside and out. You
all know that cleanliness Is next to
godliness. Children should get all
the fresh air possible. They should
sleep and play In the open air. They
should attend open air schools"
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1911-09-02
Ended Cate soIourn.

Felix Smith of Easton, Pa, bought
cat the other day. He paid IS for
her. Why did Felix pay five bucks
for the cat? Answer-Because she
was guaranteed to be good rattcr.
Did Felix have rats? / should say
he did-the house was full Of 'em!
And the cat cleaned 'em out! No;
that's the curious part Of it. After the
cat had been on the job week the
rats were as plentiful az ever. Felix
couldn't understand 1t until one even
ing he concealed himself In the base
ment to watch the cat. About 9 p.
M, as the cat sat with her eye on q
rat hole, Felix says that rat after
rat came out Of the hole, walked up
to the old cat, kissed her good night.
and then returned to the hole. After
that Felix kicked the cat out Of the
house-Boston Post.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1911-09-02
Sufficient Evidence.


Having youched for the honesty OF
the woman who wished a situation as
scrub woman the good natpred mar
was subjected to a severe examina
ton by the superintendent Of the
building.
There are degrees of honesty
said the superintendent. How hon
est is she?"
The good-natured man reflected.
WELL" said he, "Fll tell you. She
is so honest that II you throw any
thing that looks to be worth q cop
per into the waste basket you have
to tag it Destroy this or she will
fish it out and put 1t back on your
desk night after night, no matter how
badly you want to get rid of 1t. ]
don't know that l can say anything
more"
mo more is necessary" said the
superintendent, and he proceeded to
hire the woman.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1911-09-02
eamIno the Mosquitoes.

Last summer we were pestered with
the awful nuisance, mosquitoes, night
after night, and on one occasion
killed between thirty and forty in our
bedroom, at midnight. The following
day took a wooden cloth, put little
kerosene oil on 1t, and rubbed both
sides Of the wire mesh Of the screens
with It. That night one lonely mos
quito disturbed our rest. Two or three
times each week rubbed the screens
in like manner, and we enjoyed peace
the rest Of the summer. The odor
from the oil remains only few min
utes, and the oil itself preserves the
screens and keeps away fiies.-Good
Housekeeping Magazine.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1911-09-02
PIMPLEs COVERED HIS BACK

my troubles began along in the
summer in the hottest weather and
took the form of small eruptions and
itching and q kind of smarting pain.
It took me mostly all over my back
and kept getting worse until finally
my back was covered with mass of
pimples which would burn and itch at
night so that ! could hardly stand It.
This condition kept getting worse and
worse until my back was solid mass
of big sores which would break open
and run. My underclothing would be
q clot of blood.
Il tried various remedies and salves
for nearly three years and l was not
getting any benefit. 1t seemed was
in eternal misery and could not sleep
on my back or lean on chair. / was
finally given q set Of the Cuticura
Remedies and inside of two weeks l
could see and feel great relief.
kept on using Cuticura Soap, Ointment
and also the Resolvent, and in about
three or four months time my back
was nearly cured and l felt like new
being. Now / am in good health and
no sign Of any skin diseases and
am fully satisfied that Cuticura Rene
dies are the best ever made for skin
diseases. / would not be without
them" (Signed) w. A. Armstrong,
Corbin. Kan, May rs, 1911. Although
Cuticura Soap and Ointment are sold
by druggists and dealers everywhere,
a sample of each, with 32-page book,
Will be mailed free on application to
"Cuticura," Dept. q X, Boston.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1911-09-02

structure into shape. hoping that Soma
clue could be secured concerning the
builder. Eagerly they awaited the
completion Of the structure. being con-
fident that some one would take up
their residence there and thus put an
end to the speculation. It was the
general belief that the builder planned
the home for a bride and that a
wedding would follow the completion
of the structure.
With the departure of the carpen-
tiers and decorators. came the furnish
ers. Expense was not spared to At
up the home in palatial style. The
rugs were Oriental; the curtains i'm
ported: the china of the highest grade
and everything was sumptuous and
artistic. Neither money nor time was
spared to secure handsome and COM
Portable results. From parlor to
kitchen. from garnet to cellar. the
house was completed In every detail.
The whole was enough to make
woman gasp with delight and admira-
ton. There was nothing lacking but
occupants. Strange to relate. they
never came.
With the completion of the beauti-
fully furnished home. the shades were
dropped. the keys were turned in the
lock and the house commenced its
long career of idleness. AS the years
went by, the lawn was trimmed. the
shaSn <rooo ~{vov ox<ouxso~ A. -
terror and interior painted AZ made
necessary, and everything kept in
shape as II the occupants might arrive
any day.
With the fight of the years. the
people of Chrisman fixed the owner.
ship upon one or the other Of two
well-todo young bachelors. but they
would never confirm an interrogation.
1t was the general opinion that they
had charge of the building and occa-
sional attention and that some day
one or the other would marry and
bring bride to the vacant home, but
the wedding bells were still and the
bride came not.
-Four years ago some miscreant
made an attempt to destroy the house
by flre and heavy loss was inflicted.
The mechanics came promptly and re-
built the damaged section and re-
placed everything. Within q few
weeks. all marks Of the IRE was
erased.
To add to the mystery. q number Of
attempts have been made to purchase
the house and some have sought to
rent 1t, but all without avail. Set
amidst the dark green foliage of the
surrounding trees. the wide windows
seem to stare back systematically 1t
the people ~ they psss by and case
curiously It the curtained windows
shading this inanimate thing Of mys-
terry which battles solution.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1911-09-02

William Spills little girl, who had
been playing at making mud pies.
aided by a tiny sprinkling can for a
reservoir, ran to her father as he
alighted from a car, bearing pack.
age Of dry-cleaned wearing apparel
Pointing to her muddy little boots Fa
Their Spill admonished his tiny daugh'
ter. impressing her with the value OF
neat appearance.
That night the young lady offered
her usual prayer with great earnest
ness. And don't forget, dear Lord, y
she prayed feverishly, ito dry-clean our
streets. and my shoes, for Jesus sake.
amenl"-Cleveland Leader.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1911-09-02

A few days after school opened in
the spring teacher in Brooklyn
school was testing the members Of
one Of her old classes on what they
had remembered of the definitions she
had. taught them during the preceding
term. Finally she asked the bright
boy of the class this question:
Now. Robert, tell me what q hypo-
critic is?"
"A hypocrite." replied Robert with
out hesitation, ''is a kid wat comes to
school wit smile on his mug"