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The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-22
CONGRESSMAN FRED BLACKMON
 WIDE AWAKE ON HIS JOB
BY WALTER HARPER

Washington, March 21.-(Speeial)r- Congressman Fred L. B1ackmon of An niston is the youngest member of the Alabama delegation in Congress. Look = ing at him through opera glasses from the press gallery you somehow reach the conclusion that he Is timid with a slight tendency to blush.
 He passed through the entire extra session of Congress last year, his first attentive in his seat He stayed on the job right up to the last day or until MT. Underwood r-id him that 1t was not necessary for him to remain any longer, the last important vote having been taken, and he hurried home to Anniston, where his interest ing little family had preceded him sev- eral weeks.
 And yet though he was in his seat every day and almost every hour, no member detected him in the act of trying to break into the Record with speech.
 The present session had progressed well into its third month before he made a break He made his first bow to the House when his own resolution asking for a commission to examine the availability of Anniston as site for permanent army maneuvers. There was no particular objection to the reso- iution but when Blaokmon got on his feet Republican Leader Mann and oth- CTS hazed the new member with a vol ley of questions
 Now, this is real ordeal for new member. Mann is at home on hts feet and in debate, and knows how to make embarrassing situations for even more experienced men than Blackmon. But Bfackmon came through the ordeal with flying colors. He knew what. he wanted and knew that few. words are really more effective sometimes than a har- rangue. He said what he wanted to say-what should have been said-and sat down.
 His resolution was adopted.
 Blackmon then appeared to re-col- lapse back into his scat to wait an other year for another chance to get
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-22
FARM WORK BEGUN IN BARBOUR COUNTY Corn Planting Near Flu
 faula Going on Daily TO INSPECT MILITIA
Organ Recital at St. James Easter. Power House About Ready for Installation of Machinery.
 Spelling Bee at Eufaula

Eufaula, March cial.)-Despite the continued rains and other backsets that have confronted the farmers, corn planting in many sections surrounding the city on the Georgia side is going on regularly every day. Under the influence of the warm sunshine of the past few days the soils are fast drying out and blowing is being pushed with a degree of diligence that has not been seen in many seasons.
 Recital Easter
 The parishioners of St. James Episco- pal church are preparing for an organ recital and sacred concert which will be given in the church edifce on Easter evening.
 Inspect Militia
 The Eufaula Rifles are drilling almost nightly and otherwise perfecting prepara- tory to the annual inspection. which takes place on the evening of March 25.
 Power House About Ready The power house for the municipal lighting plant is about ready for the in- stallation of the machinery and the work of laying the cables along the business thoroughfares is being done. The plant will be first class and up to date in every particular.
 Small Child Dead
 An 1S-months-old infant child of MT. and Mrs Fay Blackmon died at the home of its parents here Tuesday morning and was buried yesterday afternoon.
 Spelling Bee Tonight
 The young people of the First Baptist church will hold an old-fashioned spelling bee tomorrow evening in which much in terest is being centered.
 To Fish in Florida
 The first fishing party of the season, which will be composed of the Rev. T. H. Johnston, Dr. J. C. Cato and W. l.. Mccormick. will leave within about three weeks for the Florida streams to be absent about 10 days.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-22
BIRMINGHAM PEOPLE COMPROMISE SUIT
MT. and Mrs. Favish Get $500 Each for Eject
 ment From Hotel

New York March 21.-Mr. and Mrs. Edward w. Favish of Birmingham Ala, will get $500 damages each for hu- initiation incident to being elected from the Hotel Astor here last year. This compromise verdict was agreed upon by counsel this afternoon after an indiscreet juror hao. caused mis- trial by asking a witness for the de- fendant what would happen" if he (the juror) held up the case. The wit ness told the defendants lawyer; tho defendants lawyer told the court. The court lectured the juror, then the com promise was reached.
 The Favishes sued for s100,000. An employe at the Astor caused the couple to be put out because he said the ho tel had information that they were not man and wife
 MT. and Mrs Favish formerly lived at HOS South Thirteenth street, but have not been in Birmingham for some time.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-22
Revival Enthusiastic

The revival at the S'irst Christian n church goes on with m.,ch enthusiasm. Last night the auditorium was we'll filled and two ladies .ook the stand for Christ Tonight Evangelist Roy l.. Brown will speak on The Tragedy of the Cross" During this service Rev. William Holder, minister of the North Birmin gham church who has recently been appointed to the foreign field. will be given the hand of godspeed he closes his work next Lords Day in his present field. Song service begins at 7:45 o'clock
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-22
ITALIANS EXPERTS
 IN USE OF BALLOON

London. March N.-Details of Italian attacks by means of dirgible balloons on Suani-Ben-Aden, a Turkish camp. are given in special dispatch received to- day from a correspondent with the Turk ish forces. He says the two Italian dirgibles carried out two reconnaissances over the Turkish line, dropping bombs as they proceeded.
 The airships were under perfect con trol They stopped almost still over the coast town of Znanzeur, about fl miles west of the city of Tripoli and dropped A bomb into a street. Fifteen persons were killed Ten were injured. All were noncombatants.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-22
SELMA |SST|RRED BY RELIGION MOVEMENT

Selma, March 21.-(special)-Th re- ligious forces in Selma are nightly stirred up over the Men and Religion Forward Movement campaign, conducted here during the past two weeks by R. C. Barton special secretary. Two or three meetings were held daily and business and professional men joined with the preachers in monday prayer meetings and night conferences. personal work CTS league has been organized.
 The Young Mems Christian association is now one of the busiest places in the city, as it has been made the clearing house for the churches. Boy conferences, Bible study conferences, personal work CTS league, mission conference, inter- church social service commttee-all of these departments meet once each week and oftener. Then there are daily meet ings of subcommittee. Selma is cer- tainly aroused as never before in it's his- tory.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-22
MAD DOG BITES 8
 SCHOOL CHILDREN

Pittsburg. March 21.-Plunging into a group of children as they were entering a school yard in Williamsburg this morn ing, dog, later found to be suffering with rabies, bit seven of the children be- fore he was frightened off. The mad beast then rushed toward suburb, While officials diligently used the telephone in an effort to have him intercepted. On the way he bit a lS-year-old boy and was finally killed by John Schott, after his S-year-old sister had been attacked in the yard The victims are between [ and l3 years old and several of them are seriously lacerated
 All were taken to a hospital for Pas teur treatment
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-22
MACK KEEPS HANDS
 OFF IN TENNESSEE
Democrats Should Settle Differences Without
 Outside Aid

Hot Springs, March 21.-Norman T.. Mack, chairman of the democratic na- tional committee, is of the opinion that the democrats Of Tennessee can best settle their differences without outside influences and for this leason will not attend the harmony meeting" to be held In Nashville tomorrow. In com munication addressed to the democrats of Tennessee tonight MT. Mack urges the necessity of an adjustment of fac tional differences in Tennessee and points out that the result of tomor- rows meeting will have an important bearing on the national political sit uation. Incidentally the national chair man asserts never have democratic prospects been so bright as now. Mr. Mack had been invitec to attend the Nashville meeting by Tennessee edi- tors, who suggested the conference, and number of prominent democrats of that state.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-22
DON'T BE BALD
Nearly Any One May Secure splendi'
 Growth of Hair

We have a remedy that has aided to grow hair and prevented badness in 93 out of 100 cases where used according to directions for reasonable length or time. That may seem like strong statement-it is. and we mean 1t to be. and no one should doubt 1t until they have put our claims to an actual test.
 We are so certain Rexall '9S' Hair Tonic will cure dandruff, prevent bald ness, stimulate the scalp and hair roots, stop falling hair and grow new hair, that we personally give our positive guarantee to refund every penny paid us for it in every instance where 1t does not give entire satisfaction to the user.
 RexaH "9S' Hair Tonic Is as pleasant to use as clear spring water. It is de- lightfully perfumed, and does not grease or gum the hair. Two sizes, soc and sI.0O. With our guarantee back of It, you centainly take no risk. Sold only at our store-The Rexall Store. The Col Her Drug Co.,, 109-11 N. goth St.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-22
SHOOTS WIFE AND THEN CHOKES HER

Metropolis, H., March 21.-James Uzzle late today entered his wifes bedroom as she was putting her sleeping baby to bed and fired four bullets into her body. He then shot himself in the head and fell across her bed. Neither died immediately and neighbors, attracted by the shots, say they found Uzzle choking his dying wife. chance remark of a 10-year-old daughter earlier in the day Is said to have apprised Uzzle of a rival Both Uzzle, who is 3S years old, and his wife will die
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-22

port to Congress all information obtained from such investigation, together with recommenda tions as to the advisablity of Congress granting national aid to the maintenance and building of post roads and national highways. The resolution appropriates s25,Oo0 for the necessary ex- penses of the investigation.
 Motorists and others interested in good roads are hopeful and have been led to believe that the Underwood resolution will be adopted during the present session.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-22
JULIAN BELIEVES UNDERWOOD
 WILL UNDOUBTEDLY WIN

Montgomery. March 21.--(Special)- Frank N. Julian, associate railroad com missioner, has received a letter from Col. OrN file H. Hall editor of the Southeastern Underwater of Atlanta, advising MT. Jul ian of the growth of Underwood senti- ment in Georgia.
 According to Mr. Julians correspondent few days ago at a banquet rendered by the National Guard of Georgia a fa- cetious member of the state militia asked all those present who favored Underwood
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-22

for President to hold up their hands. Colonel Hall declared in his letter to MT. Julian that nearly four-ffths of those present raised their hands, which was taken as an indication that Underwood is at present the strongest candidate for the democratic nomination in Georgia, particularly inasmuch as those present were from all sections of the state.
 MT. Julian thinks Underwood is cer- tain to win, and he never fails, when oc- casion arises, 10 put in a word or two for the majority leader.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-22

Nashville, March 21.-Many editors arrived in Nashville tonight to attend the mass meeting of democrats called to discuss a plan to unite the party and overcome the action or rival state committees It is said that al least 50 Tennessee editors will participate in this movement to harmonize the party and upset so-called machine and boss rule. Chairman Mack's refusal to at tend the meeting caused keen disap pointment.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-22
No Election in New Mexico

Santa Fe, N. M, March 21.-No election results in United States senatorial con- test here today occurred. There was no change in the vote.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-22

FOR LE-PRACTICALiN NEW BEDROOM FURNITURE, RUGS, ETC. APPLY 1928 AVENUE H.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-22

In the city court this morning the two cases, J. w. Massey vs. Mrs. NJ. E. King, and Louis Hall vs. John Blankenship and Nelson kimbrel, were continued, and the Jury was dismissed for the week.
 In the police court this morning eight cases appeared on the docket. Two of the cases were continued, one dismissed and the remaining five cases netted $S.5 cash from the s23 50 assessed.
The Detroit times., 1912-09-26
LORD HAS NEW PLAN FOR
LEVYING STATE TAXES

'.Pro-rate state taxes among the lo-|
cal assessing districts. according to|
the amount Of local taxes raised there
in" Is the advice OF George Lord, Del
troit tar expert. who 10 soon TO move|
TO Virginia. Mr.. Lord explains:
The cities, townships and villages
OF Michigan raise about $30,000,OOO|
a year for local purposes. The state
budget is about s6.000.000. Let this
amount be added to the $4,000. 900,
and let II be raised In each district
according TO the rate Of taxation In
that district AS the district having
the highest local tax rate would thus
pay a higher proportion OF the state
tax. the plan would tend to keep the
local taxes down.
This plan would do away with the
wrangling between counties as to
their share OF state taxes. since IL
would do away with the necessity or
county equalization. II would relieve
the state tax commission OF a huge
amount OF work. II would not AFFECT
the primary school fund, which would
continue To- be raised in the same
way as at present. The system |
propose Is similar to the one In oper-
alton In Oregon"
The Detroit times., 1912-09-26

bottle regularly two or three hours
apart When she was about fifteen
months old she had one bottle day.
| have been careful never TO burden
her with too many clothes, even In
cold weather.
The baby health contest originated
with Mrs. Mary T. Watt, Audubon,
Iowa. who visited the state fair and
saw the blue ribbons given the prize
pigs and calves. She thought. Why
not babies?" She secured the help
OF half q dozen capable women
physicians. BY scientific study per
feet score card for babies was com
Piled. The fair management set aside
over $500 for baby prizes.
The prize for most perfect boy was
won by Robert Scott, a two and a
half year old boy OF Mitchellville,
Iowa. He scored 95 S-4 points. Little
Dorothy the prize winning girl.
snatched the world champion title
from Charles Elmer O'Toole. last
years prize winner. Charles scored
only e5 1-2 points. Dorothy score
was 81 1-s
There were 25s babies entered.
Dorothy score was 81 1-s OF pos
sible 100 points.
The figures for perfection. as ap-
The Detroit times., 1912-09-26

Tea Kettles. No. siz..
worth soc; At zoe.
Rice Boilers. ih-quart ain.
worth soc; at 2pc.
Preserve Kettles. I-ouar
size. worth soc, at Ale.
Heat.proof Cooking Sets
worth t2.5o; now $40.
Baby Plates worth ESQ.
Porcelain Plates a, Ne and
Meat Piatters, worth ISc
ana roc; now 70.
Glass Fruit Bowls worth
Zoe; now %.
Breskfast setS worth $3.50.
now e2-0s.
salt and Pepper shakers
worth '0e: now sc.
a. Dinner Sets, worth 50: now
Punch Sets. worth .i.gs,
now 74e.
39c. "o"
Sugar and Cream Sets sp.-
cial, 25c n set.
5000 Gas ana EIec,rio
LlBhi Globes at half prIrr.
Inverted Gas Lights worm
Sl,bS, now pac.
2.light Electric Chandelier
worth SS.25. now s2.2a.
2-light Electric ChandeIier
worth $3.50; now sI.Ie.
flight Electric Chandelisr
worth $1,000 now sa.ps.
t.nght Electric showers
worth $3.50; now sLaa.
eastwood Trunks. worth
fo.ue' now sf.2s.
Keratol Suit Cases wor,.
t8.s5 now e2.Os.
lie Iced Go-carts. worth t3sS
Dog muzzles. worth CSC ,a
eVe. now iTc Co tae. -
tiean-up OF Gun cases rs
values: now aNe,
single Bawei, worth ss.Ss:
PhotoKraph Albums vorts
tI1b; now sf.1n.
The Detroit times., 1912-09-26
PRIZE BABY DOROTHY AND WINS A BLUE RIBBON
AT STATE FAIR JUST LIKE THE PIGGIEs AND CALVES
WEIGHT 52kbs'
1HElGHT 5eAin
lCHEST in
uEAD 2ofn

All theories OF diet are upset by
Dorothy klusmeyer. Des Moines
girl. awarded first prize as the most
perfect baby In the big baby health
contest just closed at the Iowa state
fair.
Plain cows milk when she was a
tiny babe and later most anything 10
eat has been the diet OF this two and
half year old Baby Venus.
But she proved one big point for
which the Iowa women physicians
back of the contest have been con-
tending. and that is that fresh air
is highly beneficial to babies. When
she was little she took her daily nap
outdoors. She always slept with the
windows open, even IN the coldest
weather.
Dorothy's mother is a trained
nurse.
Il have never followed any par
ticular rule with the baby" she SAYS.
II have studied her and found out
what seems 10 agree with her.
When she was little l gave her her
The Detroit times., 1912-09-26
CREW HAS CLOSE CALL
WHEN BOAT FOUNDERS

Capt John j. Densteadt, father OF
Capt Densteadt, master OF the steam
er Columbia. OF the Detroit 4 Windsor
Ferry Co.'S fleet. With his crew OF
four narrowly escaped drowning In
Lake Erie, Wednesday when his ship.
the schooner Newell Hubbard. sprang
leak. The captain managed TO run
her up on the west bank of the Ca
madam channel. few miles from Bois
Blanc island. where she settled in FL
feet OF water.
Capt. Charles Hackett, OF Amherst.
burg. rescued the crew with his tug.
w. A Aldrich. bringing them to Am
herstburg. They afterwards came TO
their homes In Detroit. The crew. in
addition To the captain, comprised
Louis Fecteau. Frank Dempsey, VIM.
Horey and Robert Ralph.
The Newell Hubbard was carrying
cargo of gravel from Pelee island
70 Detroit when the accident hap.
pened. A heavy sea was running. and
It Is thought 10 have opened the
boats seams. She had been In com
mission since 1867, and was owned
by Capt. Denstead.
The Detroit times., 1912-09-26
HEHDRlE BOULEVARD
SUBDIVISION POPULAR
New Residential Section At
tracts Large Number of Buy
!. ers, Despite Bad Weather

Rain and other bad weather con
ditions could not dampen the ardo.
ef large number OF people who
jsurneyed to the Hendrie Boulevard
ub-Diyision. adjacent to Royal oaH
last Sunday. to take advantage OF the
opening OF this new tract, placed at
the disposition OF those desiring al.
yantageous country homes. Clad In
rGincoats, mackintoshes and the like,
tho suburban nome seekers showed a
real interest in this Woodward.ave.
frontage. which offers the advantages
Cf suburban life, as well as the acces.
ability to city activities.
In spite OF the very bad day. sew.
eral lots were sold, and interest I'm
the project has continued since Sun.
day. In view OF the adverse weather
conditions the real suces OF the open
nag has been matter OF gratificati,, N
lbp the promoters.
The Hendrie Boulevard Subdivision
y ten miles this side Of Bloomfield
Hills district, that aristocratic Sec
ion. covered with beautiful private
Estates. residences and bungalows,
which has risen in value recently to
almost prohibitive price On account
0f the development and growth OF De-
troit, II has been almost impossible
heretofore to secure desirable prop
trty on the main thoroughfares with
IA easy reach OF the city. Woodward.
ave. property, until now, has been tied
tp almost solldly from the city hall
/ 70 Bloomfield Hills, and the develop
ment OF the latter section has made
the land this side OF il almost doubly
Valuable.
iK The Hendrie tract. which is forty
minutes ride from the city hall and
less than 80 minutes by automobile,
d still largely a primeval forest
Tnere Ia no street car track on its
INoodward-ave. frontage TO disturb the
fural peace and quiet.
Those desiring TO visit this prop.
erty. should stay on the car when M
branches on Woodward.ave.. 10 pass
through Royal Oak. until II reaches
Woodward-aye. again. then disembark
~ the station called Hendries Cor.
ners. ......
The Detroit times., 1912-09-26
BUSINESS MEN HOLD
SUCCESSFUL OPENING

With decorations OF wheat sheaves,
cornstalks. pumpkins and other har.
vest trimmings" the Northwestern
business Mems association gave a
fall festival. Wednesday. on Grand
River-ave.. between Kirby and May
bury Grand-aves. The festival mark.
ed the opening of the fall and winter
season with the merchants along this
busy thoroughfare. and every resident
In the district turned out 10 see the
decorations and enjoy the band con-
cert and the songs by Harold Jarvis.
large motor truck being pressed
into service as portable grandstand
forssthe musicians who repeated the
program at several different points
along the avenue.
The Detroit times., 1912-09-26
MEETING FAILS TO SHED
LIGHT ON MILK PROBLEM

Although several representatives OF
the Wayne county farmers sending
milk into Detroit and OF the local
milk dealers were present In the pub.
lie meeting, held Wednesday after
noon, in the Scripps branch library,
under the auspices OF the Detroit Fed.
Grafton OF Women's clubs, for the pur-
pose OF finding out all the facts lead.
ing up 10 the proposed increase in
the price OF milk to the DetrGt con-
sumer. no definite conclusions were
arrived at and the members OF the
new Detroit Housewives league. are
still seeking a solution 10 the Dgh
cost of the milk problem.
Most farmers are not good busL
ness men, as such are rated in the
cities. but, We are waking up" said
Charles Downing, OF Romulus, "and
one of the things we propose to do. to
get into the city business class. Is to
get just as much money as possible
for our milk. get a higher average
for my milk than most farmers, and
the price 10 exactly three and one
sixth cents quart. Heretofore the
dealer has told the farmer Just how
much he would give him for milk and
II the farmer didn't sell at that price.
he could keep his old milk
Where the difference between the
three and onesixth cents paid the
farmer and the nine cents per quart
paid by some Detroit consumers, to
the Detroit milk dealer goes to. was
not disclosed by any one present II
s this point that tho Housewives
The Detroit times., 1912-09-26
AFFIRMS STAND FOR
WOMAN SUFFRAGE

Reafiirming its stand In favor or
woman suffrage, the Detroit Fedora
ton OF Labor, Wednesday night. dt
rected that the secretary OF the state
federation be asked TO contradict the
report that the state convention in
Grand Rapids voted not TO suppor;
the movement
Fear was expressed that the avon
ed support OF the Detroit Federation
10 equal suffrage would cause trouble
with the Royal Ark. the safoonkeep'
ers' organization, David Jones. OF
the cigarmakers. denied that the
Royal Ark was trying 20 intimidate
the federation from fayorlng the suf-
frage party.
The Detroit times., 1912-09-26
The Basement Sale !

Coffee Percolators, worth
81: now s1-Se.
Waffle Irons. worth 800:
now gTc.
Toilet Paper. 10 rolls, 2se
Dustless Mops, worth soc;
now 1oc.
Dustless Dust Cloths.
worth 26; now. lie.
Roasters. worth soc: now
Esq poaehers. worth soc;
NOW 90.
~ Tea Kettles. worth u.aS;
now B7o.
coffee Mills. worth $50;
now &c.
Water Pals worth ESQ:
Broomi, worth soc; now
Clothes Baskets worth csc;
now boc.
sink strainers worth sc:
FAMILY Scales. worth n.as;
Garbase Cans. worth 81.
now nHEs
Berlin Kettles. worth sl.5S;
now eI.1e.
pot Covers and Rack.
worth SOC; now 2sc.
Folding Ironing Boards.
4 worth tLTB: now s1.IA
Clothes Hampers. worth
tl.60. now el.OS.
Tool set, worth soc: now
1ae.
wash Tubs worth soc:
Plumbers Friend. worth
Iron Skilists. worth soc;
RisstrIe Irons worth 81
Rice Boilers. worth ,2.2S:
Foot Baths worth soc:
'sS @spp.r. worth 81
w.ss Boilers. worth ,Las;
now 80.
Bsihroom Fixtures. worth
1kr. nov ne each.
Tea of Coffee Pots. t-quart
&'4a worth eocs now 2sc.