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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-12-14
No Decision Reached.

The rules committee, of which Repre-
sentative Henry is chairman, Gid not de-
eide the matter today, as pressing legis-
lation on the floor OF the House demand
ed the appearance of the members there.
Representative Johnson's resolution was
placed in the hopper on the Speakers
desk late yesterday afternoon.
Chairman Henry of the rules commit
tee, to whom the resolution was given
last night. called q meeting of the conf
mittee today, but as another resolution
had precedence, the insurance resclu-
ton was not reached until a few minutes
before noon. Representative Johnson
inquiry briefly. Representative Redfield
of New York went into the matter in
more detail.
The rules committee could not wait to
hear the members of the District COM
mittee to an end. The immigration bill
came up on the House floor and as n
merry war was scheduled, and Repre-
sentative Henry as strong advocate OF
the bill. the meeting was adjourned with
out making decision, although it is prob
able an investigation VIII be authorized,
i'm view of the fact that the companies
themselves have asked for il. The rules
co-nmittee may decide the question late
today. -xA8
Strong Fight Expected.
That a strong fight will be waged by
the business concerns involved to protect
their rights may be expected. Repre-
sentative Redfield told the rules commit
tee that such was the case, and pointed
out that the attorneys for the companies
had told the committees they would brook
no extra examination into their affairs
unless it be by congressional action.
In speaking to a Star reporter Mr.. Red
field related the following:
1.-TWO attorneys for the companies were
in the Office of Representative johnson OF
the District committee today was
there also. The attorneys used the word
must little TOO often to suit me. They
even went so far as TO tell that no
of these matters. IL they reflected
on the concerns involved should be made
on the floor of the House. unless they
were given an opportunity to reply
Text Of the Resolution.
The resolution introduced at the last
minute OF the session Of the House yes
terday afternoon by Representative john
son. chairman OF the House District COM
mfttee. is as follows:
THAT the committee on the District OF
Columbia of the House of Representa-
the chairman OF said committee may ap-
point, is hereby authorized and directed
to investigate the conduct, management,
records and affairs Of the COM
mercial Fire Insurance Company OF
District Of Columbia. and OF
the First National Fire Insurance COM
pany of the United States, Washington.
District Of Columbia, both doing business
In the District OF Columbia, and Of the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-12-14
Antecedents Not Established.

The antecedents of Mrs. Barnes have
not yet been definitely established by
Police Commissary Landel, who is in
charge Of the investigation. She seemingly
had no acquain.ances in the American
colony here. She described herself to the
tradespeople in the vicinity of Passy.
where she lived, as an American, and
Walter Mumm's acquaintances who had
met her were told she was from the
United States.
According to one version given in the
today Walter Mumm and
Mrs. Barnes went about together every
where during the past year and Mrs.
Barnes believed -Mumm was about to
marry her. Differences, however, arose
between them and Mumm declared his
intention of breaking off his acquaint-
ance with her, it Is stated. This was on
Thursday night and the tragic shooting
followed Immediately afterward.
Mumm, in spite of his wounds, was
able to leave the house without assist
ance. He asked to be driven to a hos
pital and on his arrival sent for his
brother, to whom he related the details
of the tragedy. but refused to call in
the police.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-12-14
WEATHER.

Fair tonight and Sunday, with
warmer temperature tonight; light
variable winds.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-11-06
Election Returns
 Evoke Enthusiasm
 In Nation Capitol


 which to establish the strength of the parties in the next Senate.
 Much interest attached to the report that Senator Simmons probably had won renominatlon in the North Carolina primary today. Next to Senator Bailey of Texas, he is the senior democratic member of the committee on finance. As MT. Bailey's successor has been chosen by a primary MT. simmons would be in line for the eharmanship of that most important committee in case of demo- cratic control of the Senate.
 Washington gave Theodore Roosevelt 5e74 votes in straw ballot election held here today, Wilson 2s96 and Taft l56S. Woman suffrage was overwhelmingly approved at the same election, lO,471 votes being cast for it with sos against it.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-11-06
Woman s Beauty Is
 Based O71 Health
To have health, bowel move ment is absolutely neces- sary = How best to
 obtain 1t

If womans beauty depended upon cosmetics every woman would be q picture of lovefiness. But beauty lies deeper than that. It lies in health. In the majority of cases the basis CT health. and the cause of sickness, can be traced to the action of the bowels.
 The headaches, the lassitude, the sallow skin and the lustreless eyes are usually due to constipation. So many things that women do habitually conduce to this trouble. They do not eat carefully, they eat indigestible foods because the foods are served daintily and they do not exercise enough. But whatever the particular cause may be it is important that the condition should be corrected.
 An ideal remedy for women, and one especially suited to their delicate requirements. is Dr. Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin which thousands of women endorse highly, among them Miss FL sic Wolff, 431 W. 36th St., New York City, and Mrs. ". P. Tatom, Wash ington, Ga, who have it constantly ln the house to meet such emergencies. All the family can use Syrup Pepsin, for thousands of mothers give it to babies and children. 1t is also admira- bly, suited to the requirements of eld- erly people, in fact to all who by req son of age or infirmity cannot stand harsh salts, cathartics, pills or purga- tives. These should always be avoided for at best their effect is only for that day, while a genuine remedy like Syrup Pepsin acts mildly but permanently.
 It can be conveniently obtained at any drug store at fifty cents or one dollar a bottle. You will find 1t gen.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-11-06
Ottoman Pronosal Presented

Paris, November 5.--The Turkish ambes. sador, Rifaat Pasha, presented to Pre- mier Poincare this evening the request Of the Turkish government for mediation and the foreign office immediately took steps to acquaint the lother powers with the new Ottoman proposal. The Turkish notc says;
 "The ottoman government requests the great powers to undertake collective med lation with a view 10 the immediate ces- sation of hostilities and the determination of the conditions of peace.'
 Before undertaking to act, NJ. Poineare emphasized that it must be clearly un- derstood that all idea of exercising press ure was excluded, and that the powers could not undertake the task unless all the belligerents were agreeable
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-11-06
Austrian Minister Comments

Budapest November 1.-The Austro- Hungarian foreign minister Count Von Berchthold, in q statement today to the foreign affairs committee of the Austrian delega ton on the situation in the Bal kans, after referring to the exchange of views by the powers and expressing the hope that this would result in extlnguish- ing the conhagration as soon as possible said:
 Whereas the BallIan states originally demanded administrative reforms for the improvement of the condition of their race brethren in Turkey, the successes they have gained in the war have consid- eraby enlarged their aspirations, which no longer are consistent with the princi- ole of the integrity of Turkey. While the policy of Austria is not influenced by any tendencies toward expansion, our guid- ing care must be to combine q cam paign to the need, the rnaintenance of peace with the supreme duty imposed upon us of defending the interests of the monarchy from any impairment. That we can make our voice heard we do not doubt and that we may be able to do so without corning into conflict with the rightful claims of others we are pre- pared to make a large allowance for the new situation created by the victories of the Balkan states, and thus lay the foun- standing with them.
 "On the other hand, we have the right to demand that the legitimate interests of the monarchy suffers no harm from the new settlement of things"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-11-06
NEGRO CHARGED
 WITH 1910 CRIME

As result of a two years hunt, Officers Walton and Garner late yesterday even- ing apprehended a negro charged with a the outskirts of this city, The officers state, that Walter Foster, the man they arrested, is connected win the crime. It was stated at the jail last night that Foster resisted arrest, and charges of carrying concealed weapons and disorder ly conduct were docketed against him. A warrant in the case will probably be served this morning.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-11-06
Breaking the News

ffom the NeWafK star.
 The little maid gazed thoughtfully at her father.
 Papa she said, do you know what I'm going to give you for your birth day when 1t comes?"
 No, dear" he answered. But tell me"
 "A nice new china shaving mug, With gold flowers on it all around" said the little maid.
 But, my dear" explained her parent papa has a nice one, Just like that already"
 No he hasn't" his little daughter answered, thoughtfully, 'cos-'cos-- I've just dropped it!"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-11-06
In Longiture S7 Degrees West

From tho Chicago Tribune.
 "IIellol Is that the man who answers Guestions2'
 Yes"
 Docs pr. Wiley really say II causes an oyster intense suffering to eat it on tie half shell?'
 "He is reported to have said so, and he hasn't contradicted it."
 T want to know if there's any truth in the statement"
 well, it may be true where pr. Wiley lives, but in this locality the oyster is probably past all suffering long before it's shell is opened. That all2 Goodby."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-11-06

10 Mir Gladstone, one of the chief fac tors of European progress.
 Speaking of the Balkan peoples he once said "They were like shelving beach which restrained the ocean. That beach, it is true. is beaten by the waves it. is laid desolate; 1t produces nothing 1t becomes perhaps nothing save a mass Of shingle. of rock of almost useless seaweed. But 1t is a fence behind which the cultivated earth can spread and escape the incoming tide. and such was the resistance of Bulgarians, of Servians and of Greeks. 1t was that resistance which left Europe to claim the enjoyment of her own religion and to develop her own institutions and her laws"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-11-06
DEMOCRATS PLATED OVER
 SUCCESS IN NEW YORK

New York, November 5.-Early returns from New York and the board states were the cause of much eSultation at democratic national headquarters. Chair man McCombs soon after o'clock sent word to Governor Woodrow Wilson that his election was indicated by an over whelming vote. Later in the evening he made the following statement:
 Victory is now complete. The returns are coming in so fast that l cannot keep up with them. Governor Wilson has carried Massachusetts Maine, Connecti- cut, New York, Maryland, New Jersey
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-11-06

and all of the south National Commit teeman w. R. King wires that Wilson will get 10000 plurality in Oregon. l be- iieve we will carry Pennsylvania for Wilson.
 T have reports which are sufficient to elect Governor Wilson overwhelmingly without official returns from the western states, which are not in
 With Chairman McCombs were Vice Chairman William G. McAdoo, and Unit ed States Senator OGorman, who were plainly elated over the returns. Mr. McCombs at 10 o'clock said he was not prepared to concede Illinois to Roosevelt, as he had been quoted as having done.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-11-06
To Restore Elk
from the Philadelphia Record.

From the PhlIadeIphia RecOfd.
 Pennsylvania's game preserves, which have within the year been stocked with deer, wild turkey, pheas- ants, quail and other game, through the efforts of the state game commits sion. are to receive a large consignment of elk within three months.
 The last elk was killed in Pennsyl- vania in 1874, and there is now no law governing the killing of the animal. Ii is possible that the next legislature will be asked to amend the laws pro- yding for an open season. Meanwhile the elk will be kept closely within pre- serves.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-11-06
Election of Clark and Under wood Cheered by Large
 Crowds
JUNGLE JOE" CANNON
 WILL NOT RETURN
Ehenezer Hill Also efeated-Com- plete Congressional Returns Will Not Be Known Until Today. Five Democratic Senators
 Already Elected

N eoiiiii6 AuAts -NoNtAAhNA 1.--A-itNltRi it- turns were received in Washington to- night with demonstrations which many old observers said had not been equaled since the civil war. One great crowd packed Pennsylvania avenue from Peace monument to the treasury. It was said no greater gathering had witnessed ar inauguration.
 Interest in the presidential contest ran high as did that in the complexion of the next Congress. The elated Wilson sup porters claimed his victory would insure a democratic Senate. It was generally conceded that the complete congressional results could not be known until tomor- row. Among the first returns cheered in Washington was the word from Missouri that Senator Champ Clark had been re- elected. He undoubtedly will preside over the House in the next Congress unless induced to enter the next cabinet. But 14tli n dntiSUl anu 1ouOIdDit lOts nCte Joe" Cannon after sS years in the House was defeated in the iron bound Danville, Illinois district.
 With the assurance that the democratic candidates for the House throughout the "oolid south" had been elected, the elec- tion of oscar W. Underwood, chairman of 
 tlc House ways and means committee and father of the tariff measures that made up the greater part of the work of the present democratic House, was made cer- tain.
 The only socialist in the present House Victor L. Berger of Wisconsin, was defeated by William H. stafford. q , republican renominated on a fusion
 !cket with the democrats supporting him.
 Down to defeat also went Ebenezer Hill in the fourth Connecticut district Representative Hill for IS years has been one of the republican tariff ex- perts and member of the ways and means committed
 The Senate has sixty hold over sem ators of whom 30 are republicans and 30 democratic. Of the se other mem- places to be filed Of the six so far elected. five are democrats--Banlkh head of Alabama, Martin of Virginia. Varda- man of Mississippi, James of Kentucky and Ransdell of Louisiana and one Is republican-Fall of New Mexico.
 The states from which the remain Ing thirty must be chosen are; Ar kansas. Colorado. Delaware. Georgia, Idaho, Illinois. Iowa. Kansas. Maine. Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota. Montana, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey. Nevada, North Carolina. Oklahoma, oregon. Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Tex as. West Virginia and Wyoming,
 Of these states, Colorado, Idaho and Illinois will choose two senators each and the other states one.
 Ii will be necessary for the democrats to elect l3 out of the 30 to obtain ma jority and for the republicans to elect IS to procure that advantage. Of the 27 states from which the new senators must be chosen. seven, Georgia. Main. North Carolina, Oklahoma, South Caro- lima. Tennessee and West Virginia, are now represented by democrats and the returns up to l a. m. gave little basis on s...s......s...........ss...
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-11-06
No Proof

T can prove that l had nothing to do with this affair." said the indignant wom- an to the judge. At the time the crime was committed my maid was combing my hair in my boudoir.
 'tAnd where were you?" asked the judge mildly
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-11-06
Greeks Lose Six Officers

Athens, November 5.-In the fight ing at Yenidje, n miles west of Sa- loniki, which the Greek forces recent Iy captured, the Greeks lost six officers and 154 men killed and 33 officers and lG7 men wounded.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-11-06

tie in action, pleasant in taste. and free from griping and it's tonic prop critics have a distinct value to women. It is the most widely used laxative tonic in America today and thousands of families are now never without it.
 If no member of your family has ever used Syrup Pepsin and you would like to make a personal trial of it be- fore buying 1t in the regular way of a druggist, send your address-a postal will do--to pr. W. B. Caldwell, All Washington St., Monticello, H., and free sample bottle will be mailed you. Results are always stisifsIi eesi or money will be refunded.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-11-06
WILSON'S SUCCESSOR
 WILL BE DEMOCRAT

Newark. N. J., November b. A democratic administration will succeed Governor Wilson in New Jersey. Democrats elected four of six state senators, thereby dis placing q republican majority of one. with a similar democratic majority which will elect Will sons successor as gover<Sr.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-11-06

southeast of scntaria, and Port San Gio- Varni Dlmedua The Servians and Mon tenegrins have joined forces at .lpek and are advancing against Dlakoya to the northwest of Prisrena.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-11-06
Gladstone on the Balkans

From the London Chronicle
 The traditional opposition of Bull gs ria to Turkey constituted, according
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-11-06
Mont ntenegrins Occupy Alessio

Rieka, November 1.-The Montenegrins
 today occupy the town of Alesslo, to the
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-01-06
HE INVADES INDIANA.
Senator LaFoIIette Closes Illinois Cam
paign at Cannon's Home.

Chicago, jan 6.-Senator Robert
NJ. LaFollette closed his campaign in
Illinois for delegates to the National
Republican with a speech today at
Danville. the home of former Speaker
Joseph G. Cannon. Later in the day
Senator LaFollette will go into In
diana where he will speak at Indian
apolis, Terre Hau.e and Richmond.
Danville Jan. 6.-That Wall street
is responsible for every panic the
country has suffered and none would
have occurred if the federal govern
ment when the first symptoms appear,
had threatened to sue for receivership
for the principal banking institutions
unless they stemmed the disaster. was
declared by Senator La Toilette in the
closing address of his speaking cam
paign in Illinois today. Water should
be squeezed out of over capitalized
corporations he said and the govern
1nent should prevent their combining
with banks to exploit the public for
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-01-06
ALL TRAINS ARE LATE.
cold Weather Wrecks Schedules
Through Central West.

The cold weather has caused nearly
every train on the railroads entering
Topeka to be late today. None OF the
trains have been less than one hour late
and some of them are II and II hours
behind schedule.
The Santa E'e wreck near Dodge City
delayed No S 6 and u until it was
decided to consolidate the two trains
and bring them into Topeka as one.
No was due here at o'clock this
afternoon and No. - at 500 They
Will be here about $3.50 combined No.
10 due here at q this afternoon Will
not arrive until $50 this evening.
Going west No. 1 due in Topeka at
80 p. m. is three hours late. No.
due here at 11:30 Will not arrive until
nearly o'clock. No. 3 was late. All
west bound trains struck the wintry
blasts between Chicago and Kansas
City and lost time steadily.
On the Rock Island similar condi-
tons exist Engine trouble. heat and
steam difficulties all com bined and
held back the schedules like they did
on the Santa Fe. No. II due in To-
peka at 1910 noon was nearly two
hours late No. 27 scheduled to ar
rive at 1855 noon was one hour and
a half late. No. 3. the Golden State
Limited due at 1910 noon did not
arrive until after o'clock No 4
the Golden State Limited going east
was one hour late
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-01-06
ASK COUNTY'S HELP.
Poor Throng Office of Commissioner
at Court House.

Poor Commissioner Bacon is having a
hard time supplying the needs Of shaw
nee cOunty's poor during the present cold
snap acquisitions for fuel and provis-
ions have been unusually heavy and scores
of calls have come for coal for the coun-
tvs needy
I'VE are taking care OF the situation
very well, 1 think Bacon stated TODAY.
but the demand is something tremen-
dous. The unusual cold has developed
new cases and all worthy families must
be cared for AS vet our supply of pro-
visions and fuel has not been exhausted
and think we will be able to handle the
numerous cases without trouble
In the commissions office today stood
men, women and children waiting their
turn to tell the official of their needs.
Many of the visitors We're scantily clad
and huddled about the CRATE in the COM
missioner's office in an effort to thaw the
all but numbed fingers and limbs.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-01-06
Judge Pollock Decides for Hi
nois Life Company.
Shawnee County Must Return
$4,000 in Taxes.
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
But Taxed Elsewhere Is Ruling
of Court.
Fond Dream of Lower Taxes
Comes to Naught.

Judge I flock today decided against
Shawnee county in the limos -lre m
surance company case, lnNolNlnS the
collection of $40 600 taxes on the secufI-
lies of the company in this county 1t
was one of the most important declS-
ions which the courts have passed on IN
several years.
It was under the administration of
Sheriff Wilkerson that an effort was
made by Shawnee county to levy on
certain securities which the Illinois
Life held in this county The aggre-
gate tax on the properties amounted
to about $4,000 and the insurance com
pany refused to pay. Then tax war
rants were placed in the hands of the
sheriff and the case landed in the fed
eraI court.
Recently t was agreed that the case
should be submitted by brief and Judge
PoIlock. passed on the case late Friday
afternoon His decision was forwarded
today to the office of Morton Albaugh'
clerk of the United States district court.
In a general way the court holds that
the assets of the company were not IN
the county by the consent of the lnsur-
ance company al the time the assessment
was made. For this reason the property
was not taxable in Shawnee county it
was also urged that the insurance COM
pany was compelled TO meet one tax IS
seSsment on its Kansas property and had
the local assessment been permitted to
stand, the property would have been SUD
ject to a double taxation
From the standpoint Of the county, It
was urged that the securities were held
in jurisdiction of the local assessors and
that the local county treasury was en-
titled to the taxes
upheld. It would have proven boon to
the suffering taxpayers 1t would have
meant that millions of dollars in securi-
ties, held in this county could have been
placed on the tax rolls county prop
erty and that scores of foreign corpora
tons would have contributed to the
county's operating expenses Because OF
the location of the state capitol in To-
peka, millions of dollars in securities are
held in the borders of the county under
provisions of the state law With fav-
orabIe decision, every dollars worth of
these securities would have become as
sessable and nearly doubled the county
valuation as SHOWN on the assessment
rolls.
But Judge Pollock saw the matter
otherwise He declares that the foreign
corporations did not bring these collat-
erals to Shawnee county of their own
election and that they are not held here
for taxable purposes For this reason
local assessors must keep their hands off.
Shawnee county must refund the $4,000
collected under the tax warrant and her
fond dream of fattened tax rolls is ended