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The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-26
COMMENCEMENT AT
 OWENTON FRIDAY

The Birmingham college at owenton will hold It's annual commencement exercises next Friday night at s:39 o'clock in the college chapel. A good class Will receive diplomas this year. The programme for tine Owenton commencement Is as follows;
 Friday evening, May 2i, at s:So o'clock, training school exercises; Sunday, Il o'clock, a. m., commencement sermon, First Methodist church, by Rev stone wall Anderson, Nashville. Tenn; Monday morning, 10 o'clock. freshmen and sopho- more declamatory contest; Monday night. S:15 o'clock. inter-society debate and ora torical contest; Tuesday, 10 o'clock, a. m, junior orations; address before literary societies. Rev. IT. M. Stevenson. Hunts vile; alumnia address. Hugh Locke Bir- mngham; Tuesday. 8 D. m.. alumni ban quet: Wednesday, 10 a. m., commencement day; graduating exercises, baccalaureate te address. w. P. Sanders, Athens award ing of medals and diplomas.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-26
POSTPONE MEETING
 OF NORMAL BOARD

Montgomery. May 25-(special.)-An nouncement Is made that the meeting of the State Normal school board, which was scheduled for Tuesday, June I. has been postponed until Thursday. June t. The date of the meeting was changed for the purpose of allowing the governor, who IS ex-officio president of the board an opportunity to attend the commencement exercises at the Alabama Polytechnic institute at Auburn At this meeting the faculties of the normal school at Daphne and Moundville will be elected. and othe' matters considered of interest to the va rious normal institutions of the state
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-26
Extensive Wireless Planned

Washington May 25.-An ambitious scheme for a government naval wire less system to encircle the globe was blocked when an appropriation of s1. 000, 900 for it's construction was stricken from the naval appropriation bill to- day by the House Chairman Fitzger- aid of the appropriations committee ob- jected and charges the Secretary of the Navy and the Secretary of the Treasury with contempt of the law" for endeavoring to sneak 1t into the bill. He declared that neither of icial had included itS in the estimates of the department for the years ex- penditures. The scheme contemplated the. establishment of wireless stations on the Pacific coast. the Panama canal zone. Hawaii, Samoa. Guam and the Philippines.
 When the item providing for the purchase of powder was reported Rep resentative Good of Iowa renewed his fight on the so-called powder trust" He endeavored to make the appropria- tion available for the manufacture of powder instead of its purchase. The subject caused a spirited debate
 Late in the afternoon Representative Tribble of Georgia led a general assault ducing several appropriations
 Among appropriations for yards and stations is Charleston, $. C., s39,000
 The bill was not completed when the House adjourned.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-26
Naval Officers Relieved

Washington, May 25.--Fifteen retired naval officers. mostly of high rank. who have been performing active duty, were relieved today Heading the list are three rear admirals, Leutze. commanding the New York navy yard Wainwright who has been on the general board, and Mahan, on duty at the naval war col lege. The others are: Captains Little. Halsey and Koester Commanders Hulme, Wells Poiner and Morisz; Lieutenant Commander Whittlesey; Lieutenants Me- Intosh and Davenport and Chief Engi- neers Crawford and Williamson
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-26
LATTA WILL BE EULOG|zED TODAY Senate Considered Metal
 Tariff Revision Bill s I'M MONS REPLIES Resolution Adopted in House Calling on Wickersham for Papers in
 Matter of the Charges
 Against Lyons
SIMMONS REPLIES
rHE pAY IN coNeREss.

Senate:
 Met at noon and resumed consideration of metal tariff revision bill.
 Senator Hitchcock introduced resolution calling on President for capitalization, earnings, etc. of iron, steel, sugar, cot ton and wool industries. r Passed resolution instructing Cuban re- latlons committee to investigate and re port upon legislation necessary to deter mine when and how United States should intervene in Cuba under Platt amend ment.
 Adjourned at 4:s7 p. m. until noon to- morrow.
 House:
 Met at Il a. m. and resumed consid- eration of the naval appropriation bill.
 Adopted resolution calling on Attorney General Wickersham for papers in mat ter of charges against Leslie J. Lyons. United States district attorney for western Missouri.
 Wireless stations appropriation of $l,- 00o.00O in naval appropriation bill defeated.
 Adjourned at 5:45 p. m. until noon to- day, when there will be eulogies for the late Representative James T. Latta of Nebraska.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-26
May Pass Bills Earlier

Washington. May 25.-Senate demo- crats, republicans and prorgessives to- day joined in discussion regarding the quick disposition of pending iegis- lation. The net result was bright CT prospect for early passage of the metal and other tariff bills, which may pave the way for an adjournment earlier than anticipated
 Senator Simmons unsuccessfully pro-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-26
Plucking Board Named

Washington, May 25.-The so-called "pucking board of the navy to select and arbitrarily retire a sufficient number of officers to insure promotion has been appointed and will meet here May 27. The board consists of Rear Admirals Os- tefhaus Nreeland. Ward, Badger and Winslow. with Lieutenant Commander Fulllnwider as recorder. lndiations are that in addition to the voluteer retirements it will be necessary to select Is officers for compulsory retirement-fiye captains, four commanders, four lieutenant command CTS and two lieutenants.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-26
To Probe Judges Records

Washington, May 25.-A census of fed eral judges to discover their antecedents and corporation connections, is the ob- ject of a resolution introduced in the House today by Representative Martin of Colorado. democrat. The resolution calls upon the President for a complete list of judges, both those appointed and serving and those taken under consid- eration during the past 30 years. If adopt ed, the resolution probably would go deep ly into President Taft's five appointments to the supreme court.
 'It is the general expression,' said MT. Martin, in introducing his resolution, that the federal court decisions to a remark able extent favor big business.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-26

The contract for the construction of the new Masonic temple was awarded Saturday to the Culpepper Contract ing company. local concern The building will cost about $10,000 and will be built of pressed brick. The first floors will be rented for busi- ness purposes and the second floors will be devoted to lodge halls. The site of the location is Avenue E and Twenty third street
 Rev. MT. Gnlspie of the South Car morning service at the Ensley Meth lodlst church In the absence of Rev. George F. Boyd, the pastor. who will deliver the commencement sermon at Vernon At the evening service pr. T. F. Johnson will preach.
 Rev A. K. Wright has returned from the Baptist convention at Oklahoma City and will conduct the services of the Ensley Baptist church at the Frank lin theatre
 At the Ensley Christian church Rev. M. NJ. Blair, the pastor. will conduct the services. At the morning service the theme will be, y"rhe Head of the Church." and at the evening service the subject will be, Bones on the Out side"
 The last meeting of the Cosmos club until September was held Friday aft ernoon with Mrs. J. M. Martin on Ems ley Highlands A most interesting lit- Col lowing which the hostess served a de- 1icious ice course in the club colors. The new year books were distributed and the members complimented the programme committee on Its good work.
 Mrs. Cora Chapman Boterweg and pupils will be at home to their friends on Wednesday evening. May 29. with a re- cital and reception. They will be as- sisted in the recital by members of the First Presbyterian church choir, who will be honor guests at the reception. The programme is as follows
 Duet. "Poionaise" (Englemann), Myrtle Mclaughlin and Mrs. Boterweg; GD March: (b) Polka. Pierre Renard. Kathryn Cheatham; vocal solo, selected, Miss Edna Chapman: (a) On the Lawn (Lewis); (b) Polka (Englemann) Maxine Mccarty; Twilight on the Mountains, Virgie Dick ems; Grand March de Concert CNalen- haupD, Myrtle McLaughlin sylvan Sprites (f1nglemann). Glen Propst; His Lullaby Carrie Bonds-Jacob). Miss Smith; Waltz, Bessie Stewart Welcome fGaue- hola). Kathryn Cheatham; vocal solo, se- lected, MT. Morgan (a) Morceau En Founede Etude CWallenhaupD, (b) April Showers CFink), Myrtle Mclaughlin.
 Ensley lodge No. 9S7, B. P. 0. E., will give a picnic al Germania park, June II, for the benefit of the home building fund of the Ensley lodge. Good music will be furnished and the ladies will be admitted free Games and athletic stunts will be features and sthe E.lks promise many good things to eat. Special cars will convey the people from here to the park. The programme in detail will be furnished later.
 Officer White found lady's wheel Fri day night. which had evidently been
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-26
Simmons Replies

Washington, May 25.--Senator simmons os North Carolina in charge of the tariff bills in the Senate, replying to charges that democratic members were not sin ceie in their effort to bring about a re- vision of the tariff downward, today an- nonnced to the Senate there would ror be a recess of Congress over the national party conventions or an adjournment until the tariff measures were disposed of. He said the Senate would prolong its daily sessions to expedite legislation and permit adjournment before the national party conventions.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-26
BUSINESS CHANGES

WANTED-Partner to buy one-half in terest in good paying collecting agency Why work for a salary, when you can make more and be your own boss? B-99. care Age Herald hundred dollars will buy an interest in fast growing and very profitable manufacturing business. stock carries a nice salary G-s9, care Age Herald.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-26
Give Entertainment

The Birmingham Social and Dramatic club will give an entertainment tomorrow night at the Red Mems hall on First ave pue. The club will give an entertainment on Tuesday night at the Lions hall on Third avenue also. The entertainmets will consist of musical comedy written for the club by Mrs. Harms.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-26

this line Is having effect is shown by the numbers of bodies and societies designat- ing East Lake as the picnic grounds this year.
 Today there will be a host of good, clean, fun provoking amusements to at tract the attention of the visitor.
 Signor Fred Nappi and his complete band will be heard in a concert of ap- propriate numbers. The human laundry and other concessions will add to the joy of the occasion. The rink and the dane- ing hall will be closed in respect to the dav.se 74a
 The management has decided to SC, Thursday as. the regular fireworks day of each week and to fire display each time that will be worth while coming to see.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-26
Railroad Men Strike

Madrid, May 25 --The railroad employees on the andalusian lines started a strike at Malaga today and the men at Cordova, Jeres and Grenada also will go. out It Is probable the movement will spread later throughout the southern and eastern railroad systems Tie strikers demand the suppression of the obligatory Mutual Aid society to which they are forced to contribute per centage of their wages.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-26
Charges Remain Unexplained

Washington, May 25.-The House adopt ed resolution today calling upon the Attorney General for papers relating to charges against Leslie J. Lyons. federal attorney for western Missouri. The Lyons committee of the House, however, decid- ed that substantial charges still remain unexplained.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-26

posed earlier sessions or night sessions for the consideration of the tariff meas ures. For a time there was q prospect of beginning voting on amendments to the metal bill. today but Senator Hey burn of Idaho, who is trying to block tariff revision held the floor with a speech until quorum of senators dis appeared and the Senate had to ad- journ. Senators Lodge, Stone and Hitchcock announced willingness to forego making tariff speeches which they have prepared in the interest of quick action and speedy adjournment. Senator Hepburn Is the only senator who is not disposed now to proceed to a vote on the metal bill. Senator Cum mins will speak on his amendment, but will not attempt to postpone action.
 To Absent Themselves
 Plans of republican senators to absent themselves when the voting stage is reached on the steel tariff bill practically were completed today. insuring passage of the democratic House measure. This, republican senators say, will give the President an opportunity to veto straight democratic proposition. The same plan may be carried out with the other tariff bills.
 Senators Simmons Bacon and Williams assured the Senate that the democrats were ready and wanted to vote on the tariff bills.
 Senator Hepburn claimed that final ad- journment would be impossible before November 1. when it would be desirable for senators to go home to vote, he said. Senator Cummins favored adjournment at the earliest possible date after disposing of important business but said that it was impossible to pass all the tariff bills the appropriation bills and Panama canal bill and dispose of the Lorimer case be- fore June 15. which the House leaders favor
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-26

There was joy al East Lake Saturday when two 10-car train loads of Gadsden- ties, employees of the Alabama Great Southern railroad and the Gadsden Car Works, drifted into the park, took pos session and at once proceeded to have the one grand time of their lives. This Is an annual occasion on the part of these people and they departed late yesterday with the statement that this years out ing was the best and most enjoyable of them all Catering to special parties and picnies is the hobby of the management of East Lake park and they exert every effort toward showing them a pleasant
 time. That their interests shown along
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-26
NEWS OF ENSLEY

stolen and hidden to be recovered later. The bicycle is still unclaimed er the police station.
 The social session of the Elsley lodge. Knights of Pythias, will be held Tuesday evening, June 4, instead of Tuesday, May 2S, as had been previously announced.
 Ensley city tent of Modern Maccabees will entertain the members Tuesday eve ming in the hall over Martins drug store. After the meeting the entire lodge will go to the Palace cafe. where supper will be served. The degree team is requested to attend, as there will be work for it.
 Mrs. Will Padgett who has been quite i'll at her home at shady Side underwent an operation at Birmingham hospital yesterday.
 It is stated that little Edwin Hyde. who was accidentally injured by his sister q few days ago. will recover, provided no complications arise in the wound in his head.
 The Merchants Protective association, q recent organization of business men of this city, wi, hold meeting Wednesday evening, at which time the committe on constitution and bylaws will make it's re- port. The business men of Ensley are en- Enthusiastically boosting the new associa- ton, the object Of which Is to protect the interests of the merchans in various ways.
 The young people of he Tuxedo Baptist church met Friday evening and organ ized Baraca and Philathea classes, whcn start out with most promising and en- thusiastic membership. Amout 25 or go members were enthusiastically at work yesterday canyassing for new members for the class.
 One of the most delightful affairs of the season was the closing dance of the Amphion club given Friday night. The dance was informal and was participated in by about 15 couples who thoroughly en- joycd the occasion. Colemans orchestra was in attendance
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-26
Expect New Disclosures

Washington, May 25.-New disclosures in the case of Judge Robert Archibald, now before the House judiciary committee, were forecasted today as a result of a secret visit to Philadelphia of Represen- tative Webb of North Carolina. a member of the committee. George D. Fitzpatrick, President Thomas of the Lehigh Valley railroad and Edward Smith, a director, were testifying when recess was taken
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-26
WAN1'Eil--NALE HELP

FOUR young men of good address to help open Birmingham and surrounding territory on strictly new proposition; chance for advancement for right men. Call 10 a. m. Sunday, Room 20 Watts Bldg
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-26
Considinc q Bankrupt

New York. May g5.--An involuntary pe- lltion in bankruptcy was filed today in federal court against George F. Considine. the sporting man, by creditors. who say the liabilities aggregate s3O0,G00 and that his assets are worth s200,030.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-26
LOST-STRAYED-sTOLEN

WILL pay s5 for a double case gold watch which was lost about q week ago. movement number 231239S: case number 2S4S. If returned to me at 1880 9th avenue. north. ". c. Henry
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-26
Fire Destroys Power House

Winnipeg Man, May 25--Fire today de- stroyed the city power house of Moose jaw. Sask.. and machinery valued at sl0g.- cs" The city's water and lights are cut
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-26
WANTED-FEMALE HELP

young lady, age 16 to IS. to learn photographic printing and do general office work Apply Monday. Birmingham View Co.,. 202fiz Sd avenue, city.
 WANTED-Cook with references: good
 wages paid. Apply 2026 Avenue J.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-26
RoOMs-WANTED-BoARD


 and board in private family by single gentleman; give rate by week or month; reference If re- quired. Address H99, care Age-Her- aid. ifaH
 DUNG COUPLE WISH TWO ADJOIN- ING ROOMS AND BATH, WITH BOARD, NEAR CAPITOL PARK; PREFER PRIVATE FAMILY; MUST BE EXCLUSIVE AND FIRST CLASS; GIVEN; WILL HAVE FOR SUMMER VACATION ONLY THEIR CHILDREN, BOY IF. GIRL g. F'-99, CARE AGE-HERALD. couple without children, two or three furnished rooms for light southside preferred; must he reasonable Bell phone. Main s2Sl. in private family by single man, Southside preferred; must be west of 18th street. Address k-9s, care Age-Herald.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-26

s2s.e5 WASHINGTON AND RETURN, JUNE ., 6. :, GOOD LINIT.
 SOUTHERN HALLWAY. q PHONE HELL :u6z.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-26
WANTED

-~~--s- -~-~----> >>-~> [ANTED-To buy automobile truna- bout: must be in first-class condi- |tion and a bargain Address Runa- bout, care Age-Herald. 5-2o-st loco wanted; 5000 security, real es- |tate; private party desired: or } wears. Address A-99, care Age-Her- |a1d. 5-26-St summer months furnished house or apartment by couple with but children; will care for same for F-ent best of references Address E-99 hare Age-Herald.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-26

ONE large front upstairs room. facing east, six windows, private porch. for rent furnished or unfurnishea, excellent neighborhood South Highlands; close to loop cars. Call at 1l00 St. Charles street. or phone Bell 4432 main
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-26

FOR RENT-Room with private bath, for two young men on 12th avenue, south: for three months. beginning June I references required. Phone 252S Main.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-26

TWO rooms, one upstairs, one down. stairs, nicely furnished, with all mod ern convenienees. Bell 346s Main or call at 93S South 18th street.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-26

FOR RENT-Furnished rooms, large and airy, all modern conveniences, also nice rooms for housekeeping, gas connections, telephone, etc. 220l 4th avenue, north.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-26

NICE rooms close in, in brick flat; req sonable rates for the summer months. 2025 9th avenue.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-26
FOR SALE

|bR sALE-Just a few Wyckoff White f.eghorns left at SIPS each or 10 hens knd cock for SIP. Address Bagley. Age
 Herald
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-26
TOO LATE ID CLASSIFY
FOR RENT-ROOMS

NICELY furnished rooms. all convenien- ces. walking distance from town. oo N. llth street.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-26
MISCELLANEOUS

fESGRfPTION department presided
 ver by an expert. Lowe Drug Co,,
 Vest End.
 |R ExCHANG E-s2000 general and 5000 hrdware, for personal or real estate; per cent cash on equities C-99, care |ge-Herald
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-26

Officer White found lady's wheel Fri day night. which had evidently been
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-26

bR SALE-All furniture and fixtures. Including five-drawer National cash register, iron safe. ice boxes, scales,
 |counters, etc, of Alabama Fish Co. Apply Room IS. Watts Bldg. 5-26-9t
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-26

Mrs. Will Padgett. who has been quite i'll at her home at Shady Side underwent an operation at a Birmingham hospital yesterday,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-26

stolen and hidden to be recovered later. The bicycle is still unclaimed er the police station.
The Tupelo journal. (Tupelo, Miss.) 1876-1924, 1912-07-12

five have $40, worth of move rs,
rakes. hay presses, riding and walking
cultivators. wagons and buggies that
we are offering special prices on for
cash, or we will exchange for your sur
plus live stock or farm products Can
you affard to do without them Asa
w. Allen Co. IL If
FOR SALE: / six room house, /
five room house, both with bath.
16-tf j. G. MARSHALL.
You can get 81. 90 per pair for your
old shoes or oxfords at Kinds Bros.
Albert's Headache Checkers give in
slant relief and permanently cure all
headaches, neuralgia, periodical pains.
Five doses 10 cents; Is doses, Is cents.
Mail orders filled by the Bloodine
Corporation, Boston, Mass. Pound
Kincannon- Elkin Co.. agents.
The Tupelo journal. (Tupelo, Miss.) 1876-1924, 1912-07-12
Local Happenings
Those Who Come and 10

OOOVOOOOVVOOOW
Miss Corrie Watson is visiting in
New Albany.
Mr.. M. E. Leake and family are al
Mont Eagle. Tenn.
The Misses Smith, of Guntown, visi.
ted Tupelo Tuesday.
Mr.. R. L. Pound is visiting his broth
er and family in Texas.
Mrs. Walter Shelton, of Verona. is
visiting Mrs. H. P. Gray.
Mrs. W. R. Menzies is the guest OF
her parents in Jackson, Tenn.
Miss Cara Lowery. of Verona, is
the guest of Miss Daisy Henderson.
Miss Scales of Abingdon. Va. is the
guest of Misses Cite and Erline Yates.
Messrs. Bob and Rad Reed are visit.
ing their parents IN Itawamba county.
Mr.. and Mrs. McCardle have returned
after visit of two weeks in Selma,
Ala.
Greek Leavell, of the Bank Of Tu-
pelo, is spending his vacation in Ken
lucky.
Miss Linda Kincannon is the guest
of Mr.. and Mrs. C. H. Taylor at Holly
Springs.
Mr.. and Mrs. V. E. Boggan have re-
turned after two weeks visit to Jack
son, Tenn.
Mrs. A. H. Adams, of Cleburne.
Texas, is the guest of her brother, w.
H. Berry and family.
Miss Mary Stanford, of Ripley, re-
turned home Monday, after visiting
friends here the past ten days.
Miss Olive Bvnum, of Corinth, has
returned home after several days visit
to Mr.. and Mrs. w. E. Ballard.
Mrs. M. o. Honnoll and Miss Zera
May Honnoll. of Verona. were the
guests of friends here Tuesday.
Master Franklin Buchanan. of
Amory, Miss, is visiting his grand
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. T. j. Jourdan.
Charley Brown reached home Wed
nesday after spending the past month
at Colorado Springs and Denver, Col.
Sam Long reached home Saturday
from University. where he remained
after the close of school to complete
some extra work.
Mrs. W. R. Wyatt and baby. of
Montgomery, Ala, are the guests of
Mrs: WAITS parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
J.. G. Boggan.
Miss Sybil Wharton, who has been
teaching in Arkansas the past year,
was in Tupelo Tuesday en- route to her
home in Verona.
Mr.. and Mrs. Dennis Brooks, of the
Second District, visited Mrs. Brook g
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Albert Ritter,
the first of the week.