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The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-15

In the House, pending the debate on the fourteenth article of amendment, meir- Der quoted to Mir. Thadeus Stevens the proviso of the constitution. Every Order, Resolution O: Vote to which the Concur- renee of the Senate and House or Repre- sentatives may be necessary except on question of Adjournment shall be pre- sented to the President of the United States; and before the Same shall take Effect shall be approved by him. etc. and called on the author of the article and leader of the House for explanation or the purpose not to submit the proposed article to the President. MT. stevens re- piled by a preceding protiso: Each House may determine the rules of it's proceedings" The interrogator considered that leach House may determine the rules of it's proceedings" to live up to tie constitution, and not otherwise
 The article finally passed Congress on June 13, 1S65 six months after report from the committee. Congress had devoted it's time mainly to the preparation until now. ,ihe entire instrument. preparel at Phi- adelphia in l7S7, had occupied the conven- tion from May to September, less than five months.
 The article was not submitted to tfe President but was sent directly to Mir. Seward, Secretary of state, to De by him transmitted to all the States. on June 1c the Secretary sent it to 3 states, the whole number.
 On June % the President sent letter to the Senate and House informing them of the purely ministerial act of the Sec retarv He further now informed the Congress that the 'sovereisn people ot the nation had not expected the arucie. that they had not elected Legislatures 10 rass upon 1t and that there we're grave doubts whether the action of Congress ls in harmony with the sentiments of the people" He d.d not believe it was lustili- able to press upon the States py ois- membered Congress any amendment o' the organic law of the law. "A proper aI- preciation of the letter and spirit Of the ! Constitution, as well as the interests ot national order harmony and union for bidden such course.
 Two years passed. In the same month of June, 1868 Congress having despaired of ratification by the States. passed the act declaring that Alabama and five other 1 states had ratified.
 l The Secretary of State on Jdly 20 issued the following announcement:
 william H. Seward, Secretary of State | of the United States-To all to whom
 these Presents may come, Greeting: "Whereas the Congress Of tle United States on or about the sixteenth day Of June, in the year one thousand. eight hunded and sixty-eight." etc.. etc. And whereas it appears from official documents on file in this department that
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-15
TEN YEARS OF ALABAMA
1865-1874
No. 42-The Fourteenth Article of Amendment
(Concluded.)

the amendment to the Constitution of the United States proposed as aforesaid has been ratified by the Legislatures of the States of Connecticut, New Hampshire. Tennessee. New Jersey, oregon, vermont. New York. Ohio, Illinois, West Virginia, Kansas, Maine, Nevada Missouri, In6- ana. Minnesota, Rhode Island, Wisconsin, Pennsylvania, Michigan, Massachusetts, Nebraska and Iowa;
 And whereas 1t further appears from documents on file in this department that the amendment to the Constitution of the United States, proposed as aforesaid, has also been ratified by the newly constituted and newly established bodies, avowing themselves to be and acting as the Legis- latures respectively of Arkansas, Florida, North Carolina, Louisiana, South Caro- lima and Alabama;
 And, whereas it appears from official documents on file in this department that the Legislatures of two of the States first above enumerated, to-wit: Ohio and New Jersey, have since passed resolu- l tions respectively withdrawing the con- l sent of each of said States to the afore- | said amendment"
 l If the two States that had withdrawn ! their acts of ratification, and the six newly constituted and newly established DOuIeS aNOWlnS lNeIuseiNts to bO ifSSiSio- l tures' were to be counted as ratifying It.,
 the article of amendment was ratined. l The Congress received the secretary s
 announcement with high demonstrations | of offense. They called on him for a plain
 announcement of the fact of ratification.
 He sent reply repeating his original an- | nouncement substantially.
 Congress now declared the fourteenth ar
 ticle of amendment to be a part of the | Constitution.
 The article consists of five sections;
 "Section l. All persons born or natural
 ized in the United States, and subject to | the jurisdiction thereof, are citizens of the United States and of the State wherein
 they reside. No State shall make or en-
 force any law which shall abridge the
 privileges or immunities of citizens of the l United States; nor shall any State de-
 prive any person of life, liberty or prop
 erty without due process of law; nor deny | to any person within its jurisdiction the
 equal protection of the laws.
 Sec. 3. Representatives shall be appor- 1 tioned among the several States according
 to their respective numbers. counting the
 whole number of persons in each State, excluding Indians not taxed. But when
 the right to vote at any election for choice
 of electors for President and Vice Presi-
 dent of the United States, Representatives
 in Congress, the executive and judicial
 officers of a State, or the members of the | Legislature thereof is denied to any of 1 the male inhabitants of such State. be-
 ing 2l years of age, and citizens of the
 I-nited States, or In any way abridged.
 except for participation in rebellion or other crime the basis of representation 1 therein shall be reduced in the propor-
 ton which the number of such male citi-
 sens shall bear to the whole number ol
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-15
ABSENT JURORS
 ARE FINED $25 Judge McCrOssin Yesterday Sentenced Prisoners Con-
 yicted Last Week

Judge w. P. McCrossin completed the weeks docket set in the first division of the criminal court Friday evening ana yesterday sentenced the prisoners convicted during the week. He also took up the cases against the default- ing jurors who were summoned to serve on the petit jury last week and who failed to appear.
 Judge McCrossin ordered citations Issued for contempt of court against them returnable yesterday. Three of the absentees appeared before the court yesterday and presented legal excuses and were discharged. Judge McCrossin issued an order that fine of $25 be entered against all the other default CTS
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-15

Time 1t! In five minutes all stom- ach distress gone. No indigestion, heartburn, sourness or beIching of gas. acid or eructations of undigested food. no dizziness, bloating, foul breath or headache.
 Papes Diapepsin is noted for It's speed in regulating upset stomachs. It is the surest. quickest stomach doctor in the whole world and besides tt Is harmless and delightful.
 Millions of men and women now eat their favorite foods without fear-they know 1t Is needless to have ead ston'- ach.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-15
NEW MASONIC LODGE
 IS CALLED WAHOUMA

Officers of the new Masonic ledge at Wahouma station, East Lake, which will be called Wahourna lodge A. y. & A. M. will be installed tomorrow night at o'clock at the hall of Wood lawn Fraternal lodge. A. r. & A. M.. at the corner of Fifty-e eighth street and First avenue. II. C. Miller will be the installing officer. The following are the officers of the new lodge.
 Worshipful master R. C. Sligh.
 Senior warden, c. H. Smith,
 Junior warden, J. z. Arthur.
 Senior deacon, r. s. Feltus.
 Treasurer, T. N. Norris.
 Secretary, Thomas II. Kilgo.
 After the installation refreshments will be served and all Master Iasons are invited to be present.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-15
SETTLES SOUR, UPSET STOMACH IN
 FIVE M|NUTES-PA D|APEPs|N.
As soon as it reaches the stomach all that distressing
 gas Sourness, Heartburn and Indigestion vansfes

Get C. large s!fty-ccn. cise Of Fapcp Diapepsin from a1y Grug store and put your stomach right. Stop being nliserable-liss l. too sEort--yor are not here long, so make your stay agreeable. Eat what you like aud di- gest it; enjoy 1t. without eeer or rebel lion in the stomach.
 Diapcpsin belonse n : you. hone. Should one 0; the rami;y eat something which doesn't agree with them CT in case of ar attack os Indigestion. dyx- pepsia, zastritis stomach deraGge- ment. 1t .s theie to Eiy Ai~ quickest. sures. relief known.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-15
RENT AN OFFICE IN

RENT AN OFFICE IN
 THE CLARK BUILDING. BEST KEPT 6M ALL OFFICE BUILDING IN THE r-fTY STEAM HEAT. WATER, GAS AND ELECTRICITY IN EACH ROOM. WE FURNISH JANITOR SERVICE.
 LOUIS V. CLARK s& CO.,, ACTS, puoNE GOT. 4TH AVE. < 2OTH sT.<F
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-20
New Way to Cook Chicken

An easy way of cooking meats ai1C poultry. I found this out quite by acci- dent. l had a six pound chicken trussed ready for the oven for o'clock dinner, when l found that I should be out until 5 80 So, having a half hour to spare before leaving home, I made the gas oven hot. placed the chicken in the double cooker and put the same in the oven, and just as I was leaving the house l turned off the gas On my return three hours later found the fowl lovely brown and perfectly done through. l just lighted the gas to make 1t hot and it was ready to serve | never give my meats or fowls more than 30 minutes in the oven, with the gas going full. This is for joints over five and not more than seven Then leave from one to two hours, according to what kind it is. We like beef and nut ton rare and others well done. It makes the serving of hot meals so much easier when one has no maid. l am pleased uo help the Corner MRS. E.
 You cleverly improvised a fireless cook CT, or it might be better to call it "ther- mos baker" Some of the greatest discoV- cries of science have been apparently ac- cidental Any invention or discovery that makes cookery easier without lowering the grade of excellence is boon to womarkind.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-20
Senator Lodge Defends the Present Method of Elect
 ing Our Presidents
TO PROTECT STATES
 IN THEIR RIGHTS
Election by Vote of Whole People Would Smack Too Much of Method of Louis NapO-
 Icons Election
Ny C. E. STEWART

Washington, December 19.-tSpecial) There may be a sentiment throughout the country which demands the change from tho electoral system of electing a President and vice president of the United States, and the substitution of d national popular election, but if so. it has not found expression in the Congress. and the proposition finds lit tie support among the lawmakers at this time.
 Senator Works of California has in- troduced a resolution to amend the constitution so as to bring about this change, and made strong plea in sup port of it. A poll of both houses of Congress taken ny the Chicago Tri- bune however, developed the fact that only 12S members were in favor of the change while 356 were either nom commital or absolutely opposed to it..
 Asked whether they would favor having each candidate for his partys nomination for President make public his own platform when announcing Ahis candidacy. as other candidates do, the poll showed 94 in favor of this course and 399 on-committal or positively against il.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-20
THE REV. CLAYBROOK
 BACK FROM CAPITAL
Impressive Services in Honor of Tenth Anniversary of Bishop Beck
 with's Conservation

Rev Wlloughby N. Claybrook, rector of St. Mary's, returned yesterday from Montgomery, where ns went to attend the services and a banquet in honor of the tenth anniversary of the conse- cration of Bishop Charles M Beck with.
 In addition to Mir. Claybrook. Rev Willis G. Clarke of this city attended as we'll as about 70 ciergymen and lay men from different parts of the state. The services and the subsequent trib- ute in the form of a banquet to Bishop Beckwith were very impressive, ac- cording to MT. Clay5rook.
 The services were held at St. Johns church in Montgomery and were at tended by an overflowing congregation. Holy communion was administered and the eulogistic address was delivered by the Rev. R. H. cobbs of Greensboro, one of the most widely known Epis- copal clergymen in the state. fea- ture of the services was the recol- lection of pr. Cobbs and others presen. that the church used for the ami versary services. was the one in which Bishop Beckwith was consecrated in 1902
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-20
Bran Bread Recipe

q submit a recipe for bran bread Four cups of bran, two cups of white flour, and two teaspoonfuls of salt well mixed; one cup of good molasses and two level tea spoonfuls of baking soda well mixed; add two cups of sweet milk; stir well and pour the liquids into the dry ingredients. Beat well until smooth and pour into a large, we'll greased dripping pan Bake in quick but not too hot oven, as 1t is easily burned. May I add a word as to the merits of this bread? I hope l am lending a helping hand to some unfortu- nate. Any one troubled with constipation will find relief. if not a cure. by eating this bread with their evening meal.
 FAITHFUL READER.
 I am glad you have called attention to the laxative properties of bran breads. Too many mothers are disposed to catch at the idea that such and such articles of diet are wholesome Of they are ed- ucated women they do not speak or "healthy" foodsD What may be nutri- ment to one person may be injurious 70 another. Bran, graham and corn breads are not to be eaten by those troubled With diarrhea
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-20
Burnt Sugar Cake

Will some members of your Circle please publish a good recipe for a burnt sugar cake? I have long wished for it. l shall be very much obliged for the same. M L."
 While you await other recipes try this.
 Caramel cake-Sft together three cup fuls of flour and two teaspoonfuls of bak- ing powder. Cream half acupful or but ter and two of sugar Beat the yolks of four eggs smooth. Add cupful of milk and alternately the stiffened white sof the eggs and the prepared flour. Bake in lay CTS and put between them and on top the caramel filling
 Caramel Filling-Put a cupful of sugar and quarter Of a cupful of water over the fire and cook, stirring often, until you have brown liquid. stir in then cupful of boiling water gradually and let all boil into a syrup Now put over the fire in another saucepan three-quarters of a cup of cream and half a cupfu of sugar. Cook to a syrup. add the brown caramel, and flavor with vanilla Let it get cold and use as desired. If the frost ing be not stiff enough for the top, beat in powdered sugar. The caramel is nicer if it be whipped light while cooling, and the white of egg be whipped in to pre- vent granulation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-20
Chicken en Casserole

Will you please tell me how to cook chicken in easserole2 Can I buy book with instructions in casserole cookery"
 ''L. B. B." Chicken en Casserole-Prepare the chick ems as for roasting Cook together in frying pan two tablespoonfuls Of butter, a slice of onion and sliced carrot, a baY leaf and a sprig of thyme. When these are slightly Drowned add a piint of chick en stock we'll seasoned, cover the casser- ole closely. and cook in the oven 45 min utes. Then drop in dozen potato balls or strips of potato. which have been sauted in hot butter and dozen French mushrooms. Season to taste and leave in the oven. uncovered, until the chicken is lightly browned Ten minutes before talk ing it from the oven pour in glass of brown sherry and cover until you are ready to serve. eSnd to table in the cov cred casserole.
 This recipe was contributed 10 my store of household treasures by an eminent French caterer. 1t may therefore be relied upon as ''comme il faut"
 Every tip to date cook book contains rules for using the casserole.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-20
Neus of Ensley

The funeral of D. l.. Ausborn. who was killed in the railroad yards ill lInsley "Wednesday night will be held this afternoon at ? o'clock from the residence at Vivian. Tnterment will be at Oak land. MT Ausborn was a conductor for the Birmingham Southern and was run over and instantly killed by a train in the yards. The circumstances of the ae- cident have not been given out Coroner Brasher, it is stated, will investigate the matter next week The deceased is sur vived by a widow and one child.
 Mrs. II. Keller entertained Wednesday afternoon in honor of Mrs. 0ppenheim of Pensacola, and Mrs. Binder of Chatta- nooga, Tenn. In addition to the guests of honor those present were Mrs. J. Moog, Mrs F. Moog, Mrs, A. Poss Mrs. A. A Lovett, Mrs. Jennie Marlowe of Birming- ham and Miss Sophia Rose.
 A slick office thief has deprived a num- Der of Ensley business men of overcoats and raincoats recently. An absence of only a few minutes in some cases has given the robber the opportunity to enter and filch the weather protectors.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-20
Some Practical Hints

Here are a few helps for which you may find room:
 "If in canning pears you will add some extract of lemon, it will season them nicely. l add a few raisins to mine.
 Light Dumplings-One cup of flour, one-half teaspoonful of salt, one-half tea spoonful of baking powder. Sft together. stir with water. drop from spoon by the spoonful into the gettle that has been colled until lukewarm. Leave cover off until the water begins to boil, then cover. Serve with stew meat
 Washing Wndows-One tablespoonful of kerosene added to the water to wash your windows will make them beautifully bright and clear. $. F.
 Each practical hint passed over to ah- other housewife is part of her education in housewifery and an exercise upon the part of the giVer in the grace of "eonl- munioating." We thank you for the dou- ble benefit. .r..-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-20
MARION HARLAND'S HELPING
 HAND HINTS FOR THE HOME
By MARION KIRKLAND
for that dish.

find there two recipes for that dish. l give one here.
 Chili Con Carne--Beefsteal1 (round). one tablespoonful of hot dripping, two large red dry peppers, two tablespoonfuls of rice, half a pint of boiling water, salt, onions and flour lat discretion Cut the steak into small pieces put into a frying pan with hot dripping, hot water ani rice. Cover closely and cook tender. Re- move seeds and part of the rind from peppers. Cover with tne water from the pan, add garlic and thyme to taste Sim mer until tender, let them get cold, and squeze nntil the water is thick and red. If not thick enough, add four Season with salt if desired. Heat and pour the sauce over the meat. Bold Up and serve hot. There are numerous varieties of the dish All are pungent to the uninitiated palate.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-20
Resignation Accented

Washlngton December l9.-The navy department accepted today for the good of the service the resigna- tion of First Lieut. Ward Ellis of the marine corps to take effect Saturday. Lieutenant Ellis. who is now at the marine barracks, Mare Island. Cal.
 aced courtmartia1 on charges of fail llre to pay his debts. He was appoint ed to the marine corps from Kansas and was commissioner May 13, 1908.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-20
ADJUSTMENTS
"Tbe Love Affair"

Adelaide Thurston, whose visits to this city are looked forward to eagerly by the many friends of this charming and gifted actress, will be the attraction of the Jefferson theatre Christmas day matinee and night. December 25. Miss Thurston comes under the management of Francis X. Hope.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-20
Another "Best Method"

T think my way of washing feather pillows is better than the one in the Cor ner. Make strong soap suds of warrn water empty the feathers into it, rinse up and down with the two hands, wiring out with a clothes wringer Into rinsing water Then put into large bags made of old sheets and hang on the line in the sun. Turn and shake often. They will be as fresh as new S. A. K
 If members do not know the best way Of washing feathers by the time we have printed all the very best methods of doing fl, they are duler scholars than their past record shows them to be. But they agree with me in holding that if there be a better way of doing anything than we now know. it is our duty 10 learn it.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-20

q notice your recipe for potatoes all gratin. It is one l have used for wears and called 'creamed potatoes. Isn't au gratin' a cheese dish with potatoes? if not what is the dish called that is served with potatoes and cheese?
 ELLA T.. "Au gratin9 is a term applied to dishes covered with crumbs and browned.- H does not belong exclusively to potatoes. There are several ways of preparing creamed potatoes. They are oftener cooked without cheese than with it.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-20
BODY OF AVIATOR
 KEARNY IS FOUND

Redonda Beach. Cal. December ls.-Ths body of Aviator Horace Kearny was found floating in the ocean today about a mile off the inlet where the body or Chester Lawrence, his companion, was discovered earlier. The two men fell into the ocean while trying to fly from Los Angeles to San Francisco
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-20
Checker Board Cake

"Wm you please ask some of the mem bers of your Helping Hand if they know how to make a checker board cake? If they do, will you please publish it in the Corner? EDNA r.
 A request that is likewise referred. bat now to committee of the whole I have heard of the cake but my ideas of maN- ing 1t are too hazy to be committed to paper.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-20
Medal for Amundsen

Rome, December 19.-The gold medal of the Italian Geographical society was presented to Capt. Roald Amund- sen, the polar explorer. toady. Amund- sen lectured at the college of Rome before the King. the Duke of Abruzzi and other distinguished persons.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-20
Call to German Housewives

Please send me through the paper a
 recipe for making 1iverwurst' and all tie necessary spices. SUBSCRIBER
 our German housemothers will please respond to this call. The dish is not in my repertoire Watch the Letter Box for an answer.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-20
Chili Con Carne Recipe

Please send me recipe for making chili.' such as is popular in lunch rooms and restaurants today. We have your cook book in our home. I want @ chilli in price, for cheap trade.
 ''W. L. D."
 A "chili' is simply a red pepper such as grows in tropical countries. l fancy that you mean "chili con carne." Yet if yoI have my latest and hest manual of cook cry, "The Complete Cook Book you will
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-20
Saturday Matinee Bijou

Madame Sherry will pack the Bijou for the Saturday matinee, for seldom in the history of Birmingham has such splendid offering been presented at popular prices. Seats are selling in large numbers for every remaining perform ance this week. The performance Sat urday night will commence at s o'clock
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-20
Orpheum-yaudeyille

Every act this week at the Orpheum pleases, and two of them are very good The DeKos troupe with it's two midgets is the most spectacular and sensational acrobatic act of the season, and will draw the children to the Saturday mati- nee. and Lydell and Butterworth are good In their black-face comedy.