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The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-10
CONGRESS DOOMED TOSWELTER ALONG No Probability of Adjourn
 ment in Sight | CONVENTION RECESS Senate Will Probably Know Better What to Do With Tariff Bills After Parties Have Se-
 lected Candidates

Washington, May 9.-(Special.) )-As have ventured to predict on previous oc- casions in this correspondence it now seems certain that<congress will still be in session when the corn fodder in Ala bama is ready to ''pull'' and perhaps when the piccaninnies in Lowndes and Bullock counties play hide and seek among the fleecy rows of cotton.
 This session of Congress has been grinding for the better part of six months and there is no hint of the end. A glance at the programme laid out for the session shows only few dents. And only one month remains until the hosts of the faithful and the unfaithful will begin to assemble at Chicago for the first of the two great national conventions. It was hoped and some of the leaders had planned to conclude the work of the ses- Sion by that time. It Is now considered impossible. The leaders have given up hope.
 They are preparing for a short recess for the conventions and a long, swelter- ing siege through the summer.
 It is even hinted in some quarters that the Senate desires just such a prolonga- tion of the session. Perhaps they will know better how to proceed with the dis position of the tariff bills that have been sent oyer from the House after repub- lican nomination has been made. Per haps they can avoid some embarrassment both for the Senate and for the President.
 Perhaps-but, well, what is the use in talking about it? The ways and the heart of the politician are past finding out. The House has done it's work we'll and could have finished up for the conven- tions. The tariff bills have been over in the Senate for weeks. Appropriation bills have been pushed along with reasonable dispatch. They could have been hurried httle if the Senate had shown a dispo- sitlcn to dispatch business But the Sem ate does not seem to be in hurry. There is no one to hurry things up. The Senate will not be disturbed. They have their own sweet way. They should have it. More than half the Senate is made up of new members. The sensation is novel. Washington is as good as home-maybe better.
 And then Congress is a good place to conduct political campaign. Some may prefer making the campaign in Congress than out on the musings.
 Heyburn, Root, Lodge, Shoot, Gallinger and half a dozen others that might be named perhaps had rather be busy in Congress than go out campaigning for Roosevelt.
 Congress has on previous occasions taken a recess for the national conven- tions and returned for rather lengthy ses- sions afterward. l am told that on one occasion at least in the recollection of some now in Washington Congress did not even take recess for the conven- tions.
 Some of the more optimistic, or pessi- mistic, as you may take it, predict that the session will finally close by Angus; l5 Some are guessing on about Septem- Der 1. Some are kind enough to prom se continuation of the performance until la ter in the fall.
 And any one of these predictions is en' tirely possible.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-10

Washington, May 9-(Special.) 1.-The weather and combination of circum- stances played an amusing joke on the day this week.
 A few days ago human fly came 10 town and climbed the bare wall Of the Raleigh hotel This human freak an nounced that in a few days he would at tempt to scale Washington monument. He made an attempt Monday afternoon and was prevented from doing so by the police.
 Tuesday morning about 3 o'clock, with out previous announcement and apparent ly having avoided the police, the man was discovered about two-thirds of the distanceNup the monument on the east side fleeing the city. In a few minutes 1Ooo0 or more people gathered in. the Mall and almost every housetop in the business sec ton of the city was dotted with people holding their breath, and as many field glasses as could be mustered into service on short notice. All the field glasses in the vicinity were brought up and there was a demand that could not be supplied.
 But the man clinging to the smooth side of the monument did not>appear to move very rapidly. Of course the people saw him moving slowly and expected every moment to see him fall. He was more than 300 feet from the ground.
 After the daring climber had lowered there for something like an hour some one remembered that since the monu- ment was erected large sandstone in the masonry at that spot always shows black on a rainy. foggy day. But the truth dld not dawn on thousands until hours after. Business was suspended. Many hus- bands went home for their wives and chil- drc,. to see the real thriller of the age. BarEum S Bailey's show pitched in an- other part Of the city sank into insignifi- canoe.
 ines and along Pennsylvania avenue for hours. Many did not know that they had
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-10

Tonight at S:9o o'clock the annual con cert of the Ensley Baraca class will be given at the citl hall. A ticket selling contest among the members of the class indicates packed house. The personnel of the programme numbers some of the leading singers of the Birmingham dis trict. Miss Nina Randall, pianist, will accompany them. The class members are promising the best performance of the season. To those who sell the greatest number of tickets the class will present prizes, first second and third.
 "Why I Am Catholic" will be the SUD feet of Father Devery at St. Anthony's this evening" Audiences that nightly in- crease in number are hearing the visitor, Paulist missionary, who is discussing moral matters. Tonights subject is con- sidered one of his best lectures. Nom Catholics are cordially invited to hear Father Devery. The week of mission work. ending tomorrow, has been gratify- ing to Father McQuillen, the pastor, and Father Devery and it is likely that an- other week will be devoted to the work, although this plan has not been settled definitely. The lectures are begun at 745 ocock.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-10
THE BEST WOMAN ON EARTH
By MARY NICE HosKINs

The second Sunday in May has been set apart by the Mothers federation to be observed as Mothers day throughout the world, and it behooves every man and woman to- turn their eyes from the joy or sorrow. the hope or the despair. the pleasure or pain, that fills them now to the brim, and go back to blessed days af childhood. when mother was in the prime of her beautiful young womanhood.
 She was then ready to give unto you the very best of the best years of her life, no sacrifice was too great for her then, nor is now, if she is still on this side of the great beyond. Let us turn the searchlight on our inner selves and see the result of those years of pain, toll and sarifice.
 Did you take up the work of ennoblng your better self, just where she put It down? You, who have taken on the deep CT responsibilities of life, represent the best of her strength and endeavor; you are the result of her prayers and hopes; you represent many sleepless nights, many days of racking anxiety on her part. You can hardly recall the time when She was not trying to point yol skyward, to the beacon light of truth. honor, and integrity. You stand today as the epitome of her great love-and that is akin to divinity. She has the right to expect you to represent all that was mo- ble and God like in her, for she gave t without stint.
 Let us pause while we are remembering the days in the far away past and take stock for the future. No man has d right to falter, or yield to an adverse fate, when behind him lies past glorifled by a mothers love-unstrap your san dals, by brother. for you are standing on sacred ground-none but craven would falter or shirk when buoyed by the ex- haustless love, the unforgotten prayers of mother They are. lifeboats and will yet save you from your wicked self. It is a hard thing for a boy to strike the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-10
DECISIONS OF THE SUPREME
 COURT OF ALABAMA

W. Powell, appeal from Montgomery cir cult court; reversed and remanded.
 State of Alabama ex rel. w. B. Crump- ton, vs. Arthur II. Montgomery ct al. ap- peal from Montgomery circuit court; af- | firmed
 Ex parte J. M. Stevenson, petition for certiorari. in the supreme court; petition denied Sayre, J.- dissenting. Mayfeld, J.-Birmingham Railway Light and Power company vs. J. A. Simp- son, appeal from Bessemer city court; re- versed and remanded.
 E. A. Morris ct al. vs. J. E. Brown. appeal from Bount circuit court; reversed and remanded.
 E. P. Rentz vs. B. B. Bridges ct al, appeal from Tallapoosa circuit court; af- nrmed.
 Sayre, J.-The state of Alabama vs. Law Lamar, error to court of appeals; reversed and rendered.
 Ernest Lower vs. state of Alabama, err TOT to court of appeals; affirmed.
 R. F. Garner vs. city of Anniston, certjorari to court of appeals; reversed and remanded.
 Somerville, J.-Cook Ss Laurie Contract ing company vs. William A. Bell, appeal from Montgomery city court: affirmed 1 Ed Jackson Vs. state of Alabama, ap- peal from Jefferson criminal court; af- iirmed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-10
OBSERVE DRAFTING
 OF THE CONSTITUTION

Philadelphia, May 9.-At a meeting her historical pageant to be held in Fairmour park next October it became known tha President Taft and the governors of the original states have expressed their in tention of coming here October 3 to atten the observance of the one hundred an twenty-fifth anniversary of the draftin of the constitution of the United States.
 The observance of the anniversary wi take place at Independence hall and Chic Justice White of the supreme court C the United States will be the orator.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-10

as the man that came to her house the day Holland was killed Mrs Wade was closely cross-examined by MT. Davidson but was not the least disturbed or shaken in her testimony
 Deputy Sheriff Thompson testified to the fact that Mrs. Wade had &elected Watson from a number of prisoners in the yard of the county jail. Deputy Sheriff Chris Hartsfield testified to the arrest of Watson in Cullman county, and the state closed.
 MT. Davidson asked the court to ex- clude the testimony of Mrs. Wade on the ground that he husband was under indictment for the same offense foI which the defendant was on trial. An nouncing that he would rule on the mo- ton this morning. Judge Cahalan ad- journed court until 9:3O this morning
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-10
Coed Ploads Train Coming

The Frisco fGood Roads train arrives in Birmingham at 4:30 D. m., May fl. It will be inspected and speeches will be made at thes time. Invitations have been extended bxfthe Frisco road to the mem- bers of they Board of Trade. Chamber of Commerce. iBusiness Mems league. Jeffer- son County Good Roads association, Bir- mingham Automobile Dealers association, Birmingham Motor club, and all citizens that are interested in the good roads movement, as we'll as the womens clubs
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-10
Weather Forecast

Washington, May 9.--Forecast for Ala: hama: Showers Friday afternoon or night and probably Saturday.
 Tennessee: Unsettled Friday; Saturday showers; cooler in west : Georgia: Fair Friday; Saturday local showers.
 Mississippi: Local showers Friday and probably Saturday; cooler Saturday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-10

plains states, and have risen slightly in southern sections. Maximum readings of 20 degrees occurred at Montgomery Charleston, Jacksonville and Brownsville. Readings around 80 degrees were quite general in the Mississippi valley as far south as Minnesota In eastern sections temperatures were nearly Stationary. In the cotton states fair weather pre- vailed, the only measurable amount of rain falling at Oklahoma City. With the low pressure area to the westward, how ever, and the southerly winds resulting, conditions are expected to become unset tied and showers may occur Friday. Lo- cal showers are probable in Birmingham Friday and temperatures will continue nearly stationary.
 Summary of observations made at United States weather bureau stations, May g.:
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-10
Rev. Kimbrough to Speak

The Rev. s. o. Kimbrough will speal to men only Sunday afternoon at tn Young Mems Christian association ol Mans Supreme Duty" Dr. Kimbrougl is speaker of high rank and no doub will deliver valuable message to tn men of Birmingham.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-10
Commission to Meet

A meeting of the city commission vii be held this afternoon at the city hal l, is the regular Friday meting and I. matters of very great importance ar scheduled for consideration. The weekl pay rolls will be approved and othe routine matters transacted.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-10
Fisheries Question Settled

Washington, May 9.-Confefences in Washington between representatives of the United States and Canada over the fisheries regulations have ended with sat- isfactory results and further negotiations between the governments will he con ducted by mail.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-10
JOKE ON WASHINGTONIANS

been deceived until the evening paper were out with first page stories about it.
 A policeman clearing a passage on th sidewalk was asked why he did not te the people that the spot was not a ma but a spot. He replied: Why should spoil the thrill. They get the sensation Leave them be in their joy. They wi know better tomorrow"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-10
Pioneer Simmer Dead

' San Francisco, May 9.-James Moren,
 a pioneer of Ohio river shipping, who gained considerable wealth, died here today. Moren's home was in Pittsbui g
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-10
THE COzY HOME

is the clean home. Acme Quality Prints and Finishes clean and cOxify. Acme Quality Paint store, 20l5 Sd ave- nue.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-10
NEWS OF ENSLEY

The rom Thumb" wedding at the opera house last night given under the auspices of the Ensley Baptist church, was a financial and artistic suc- cess The participants performed in ex- cellent style. Their work in the vari- ous roles elicited much applause. The funds of the entertainment were don ated to the new church under course of construction.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-10

very bottom when there is a mother sol Where praying for that boy..-s.--
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-10

The committee appointed by the Ensley club to solicit subscriptions for the suf- ferers of the floods in the Mississippi val ley was busy yesterday afternoon with their subscription list. About $50 was raised Joe Steed, F. l.. Swann and T. J. Roe are the members of the committee The money raised to date will be for warded to the proper authorities by pr. E. w. Averyt president of the club, who will send a check to the Red Cross peo- pie at Birmingham. Those who wish to contribute to this worthy cause can leave their amount at Dr. Ayeryt's drug store or with any of the committeeman.
 It is stated that Seth Pruitt, the ne- gro man injured Wednesday by a street car will recover. He is at the cun- ningham hospital.
 Walter Lynch has removed his saloon to Eighth avenue and Fourteenth street. Birmingham.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1912-03-07

With or without irills. with round
or square neck. Combination gar
g of all sorts NJ" heing extensive
~ worn for they. arc much to be de-
sired beneath Fashionable gowns
This II includes q corset cover and
ora Wers that are absolutely without
fullness at tine waist line and over the
hips. The corset cover, however. is
regulated by means of beading and
ribbon at the neck odgc and is full
enough at that point ia be- petty. Tit.
drawers can be made with or without
a yoke and r straight at their lower
elges. consequently can ne finished
with scatlops to make a good effect.
The garment is closed at the front.
The corset cover and drawers arc
made separately. the corset cover he
ing fitted by means "f shoulder and
Inder-arm seams and the drawers
ore comfortably wide at tho knees and
ran De finished with friIls or with
hens. The two arc Joined at tho
waist line.
For the medium size will he re-
CURED 23-4 yards of material SO.
2 Ia yards ~ inches wide with 6
yards of insertion. 5 yards of cdging
and l 1-2 yards of beading.
The pattern. No. 7341. is cut in
sizes for a "a. 36. 30. 40. AZ and "a
inch bust measure. and will be mailed
to any address by the fashion depart
ment of this paper, on receipt of ten
cents.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1912-03-07
GUARDING GRAVE
Armed Men Will Prevent Exhanma.
ton of WOman's Body.

Kansas City. Mo-. March ITO pre-
vent the e%Xhumation of the body of
Mrs. Alice f. Corcoran ordered by
Coroner Tenny of Wyandotte county;
two armed men with shotguns guarded
the woman's grave in a Kansas City.
kas., cemetery today.
The elimination was ordered as a
result of a recent investigation of the
Sanatarian hospital here where the
woman died. 1t vas alleged she died
as a result of an operation and that
the death certificate gave heart dis
ease.
C%oroners of Kansas City. Nc. and
Kansas City. kas.. agreed upon a post
norton examination and inquest. The
Samaritan hospital subsequently was
closed and two men connected witt.
It were arrested charged with practice
ing medicine without a license.
The men who guarded the grave
today said they were there at the be-
hest of Charles Woods. a brother-in-
law OF Mrs. corccran. Coroner Tenny
said he would not enforce his order
in the fate Of opposition from Mrs.
Corcoran's relatives.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1912-03-07
Women Know
Foundation of Health

A. health talks to women become
more general. both in the newspapers
and on the platform. the mass Of wo-
men are beginning to realise what the
more cultivated have, always known.
that good health cannot be found In q
powder box. The sxternals Of health
may be obtained in. that way, but
the basis Of health; lies deeper, and
yse - just ~ easily obtained.
me most Important thing that q
woman can do for herself, and about
which she 70 often most n~eslectful, 70
to watch the condition OF her stomach
AID bowels. The weary eye. tho bad,
breath. the frequent headaches, the
ptmplss. the general air Of lassitude 10
nine times out Of ten the result Of
eonstiDetion OF indigestion, or both.
Many simple remedies can be obtain
Cd. but the best In the estimation Of
most women 10 DR.. CaldwelTs syrun
Pspsin. It 10 mild. pleasant to the
tasts and exactly suited to her needs.
Il - TAR GupsSSse 70 altsv eathaefto
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1912-03-07
MRS. CUDAHY IN PERIL
Man Offered $500 to Kill Her Unless
She Signed Paper.

She Signed Paper.
Pasadena, CAL. March 6.-Chief of
Police Woods last night arrested a
man in Mrs. Jack Cudahy's home,
whom she identified positively as the
masked man who was routed from the
same PLACE three nights ago. The
man refused to give his name. but de-
clared to Mrs. Cudahy that he had
been offered $500 to get her to sign a
certain paper or to kill her.
Late this afternoon Mrs. Cudahy re-
ceived a letter, unsigned. but written
in a mans handwriting. asking her if
she would he at home last night. The
letter asked that she call up a certain
number by telephone and inform the
writer il she was to be al home. as
he had something Of particular inter.
est in connection with the recent in.
vasion of her home to discuss with
her.
Mrs. Cudahy first consulted friends
and tried to get ore men friends
to meet tho unknown, but no one
wanted the job. and all advised her to
communicate with the chief Of police,
This she finally did. and on Chief
Woods advice she made the appoint
ment owe the telephone for the man
to meet her at a specified hour last
night.
Before that hour Chief Woods en-.
tered the house and was secreted in
Mrs. Cudahy's bedroom. When the
man came he. was ushered into the
room adjoining the bedroom, the door
of which was ajaE 30 the chief could
make quick entrance on the scene,
who offered you this money!"
asked Mrs. Cudahy.
Il don't know his name," replied
the man, rather anxiously.. and then
he ~~ve what Chief WoOda declares
Is an exact description Of a. man who
was once very closely associated with
Mrs. Cudahy. ...|.,. -"
At this point Woods stepped into
the room and placed the man under
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1912-03-07
M DIRK OF woMEN's.
CLUBS THROUGH.
D OUT THE STATE D

The Twentieth Century club at Dew.
Ills Lake met Tuesday with Mrs
George Rhubcrg. A number OF Wis.,
itors were present to enjoy the meet.
ing. The motto which headed their
program was as, follows:
Read not to contradict. nor to be.
lieve and take for granted. but to
weigh and consider"
Roll call was responded to by
"Funny Savings of Children" Mrs
Hurst read a paper on The Progress
was read by Mrs. Tcnney. Pleasure
club discussed in general The Pre-
serNation OF Our Natural Resources"
After Mrs. Olson read a we'll prepared
paper on Civic l~Endeavor." a pretty
vocal duet. Come Where the Rose
buds Sleep" wat sung by Mrs. Simon
sted and Mrs. Miller.
On Friday evening of this week
Prof. c. B. Waldron will address the
members Of the Bismarck Commercial
hub and their friends as we'll as the
ladies OF the Civic league on Tree
Planting and Tree Culture" Prof.
Waldr"n is professor of horticulture
at the state agricultural college at Far.
go and is undoubtedly the best posted
man in the state along these lines.
This subject is especially interest
ing at this time as there will he hum
drcdS of trees set out In Bismarck
the coming spring and every prop
erty owner in the city is improving his
property to the extent of his means.
T. r. Atkinson will also address the
meeting upon his plans for boulevard
ing. parking and street grading and
will have an opportunity to explain
the benefits to be derived from his
plans.
The Fargo Longfellow club enjoyed
a good meeting yesterday afternoon at
1.ongfellow school. a leading feature
being Mrs. a. Il. Minard's paper on
Music as a Social Factor" Coffee and
concluded with a social hour which
was greatly enjoyed by all present.
Very pleasing was the singing by
the entire seventh grade under the
direction of Miss Halland. It was
greatly admired and the hope was
expressed that a similar treat may be
forthcoming in tho near future. The
selections wore as follows:
4 Summer Morning ...... Hauptman
My Native Vale ............ Turpin
How Sleep tho Bravo ..........
...Arrangcd from Gotta by Sering
Miss Louise T. Reeve of Buxton.
president of the third district of the
Wnm"n's Federation Of clubs in this
state. has announced Hope as the
meeting place for tho annual district
gathering and the date is Thursday.
April II. Miss Reeve has sent. out
word to the various clubs in that dis
trict that tho Hope club women are
anxious and happy to entertain a largo
Of visitors and Is urging
club to send u delegate.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1912-03-07
AFTER LIQUOR INTERESTS.

Washington, March 7.-Representa-
tive Kent of California. Republican.
protested to the house Judiciary COM
mittee against what he termed "a
campaign of fraud and misrepresenta-
ton" by liquor interests seeking to de-
feat the passage of a bill prohibiting
the shipment of liquor from wet" to
dry" states.
Representative Kent said members
of congress were being flooded with
kilograms from California wine grow
ers who oontended that such a law
would ruin the wine industry and he
declared that contention to be untrue.
Many appeared today to favor the
law.