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The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-03-19
WOMEN DEBATE ON
SUFFRAGE QUESTION
The National Association of
School Accounting Off
GERS at Harrisburg

Harrisburg March 1s.-The advo-
en- Joined in battle over 1.-The cause
before the senate judiciary general
committee here today in the greatest
demonstration ever made by women in
the state capitol. The women jammed
the senate chamber. where the hear
ing was held, crowded the galleries,
swarmed up onto the presidents ros-
trum and packed the corridors outside.
The lower house of the legislature
already has adopted the resolution and
the suffrage fight has centered upon
the senate.
Each side was given an hour today
to present its arguments at the con-
clusion of the argument. Chairman Nc
Ilhenny announced that the commit
tee will consider the measure again
next week.
Many women of social prominence
were In attendance. On the side of the
suffragettes were Mrs. Randolph Blank
enburg, wife of the mayor of Phila-
delphia, and Dr. Anna Howard Shaw,
president of the National American
w dSSocidtlOn <AiuoH6
the leaders of the anti-suffragists were
Mrs. Horace Brock, president of the
Pennsylvania Association Opposed to
Womans suffrage: Mrs. Edward
Beecher Fink. president of the Penn
sylvania Woman's Press association,
and Mrs. A. j.. George. representing
the National Association Opposed to
Womans Suffrage.
1.-The outrage on suffragists in WASH
ington," figured prominently in the argu.
ments in the suffrage supporters. Not
one man who struck woman in that
parade; not one man who spoke inde-
Gently to the women would vote wom-
an suffrage was one of DIR. Shaw's re-
marks.
While Mrs. A. J. George was speak
ing against the resolution there was
laughter from the suffragists when she
declared that woman's place is in the
home. Turning to the committee she
said:
Senators, nearly every time l use
the word home and woman in meet
ings like this the suffragists laugh"
She declared that she formerly had be-
lieved in suffrage but had changed
her views when she saw how "suffra-
gists feel toward women who speak of
the home"
The speakers for each side declared
for the welfare of the child. the work.
ing girl and woman. They differed,
they said. only in the method of. pro-
cedure
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-03-19
SUFFRAGETTES TO
BESIEGE CONGRESS

Washington, March 1s-Demanding a
constitutional amendment to enfranchise
women the National American Woman's
Suffrage association is planning to besfege
the members of Congress at the extra
session as they never have been besieged
before.
AS a preliminary movement in this di-
rection the association has prepared for
a monster mass meeting in local theatre
on the morning of April z, the day on
which the extra session convenes. There
are to be many speakers of national and
world wide reputation and the definite
programme will be outlined for the on
slaught upon the Congress.
When the extra session begins there
is to be in Washington one of the greatest
gatherings of women advocates of woman
suffrage the nation has ever witnessed. it
was announced at suffrage headquarters
today.
From every state in the union there
will be at least women representative
and there also will be at least two repre-
sentatives at large from each state.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-03-19
WEATHERLY SPEAKS
ON Fairgrounds
Addresses Martin School
Associati0n-Officers Are
Elected for the Year

At a meeting of the Martin School Play
grounds and Park association held Mon
day night at the school building. J. A.
Iatture was elected president for the en-
suing year. Other officers elected were
as follows: J. w. Porter. vice. president;
G. II. Grain, secretary, and w. C. Cum
ningham, treasurer.
2 Commissioner James Weatherly was
present and made an address on the play
grounds movement. He was introduced
by b. e. Smith. principal of the Martin
school, who in his introductory remarks,
said that the Martin School association
had been organized for about 13 months;
that ii had installed at the school grounds
substantial and permanent equipment
sufficient for all present needs, furnished
supplies, and maintained supervision dur
ing the entire school term of that period;
that the association was represented
financially by over 40 men of the district,
and that the general result of the work
had been successful. He then stated that
a Central Playground association had re-
Gently been formed in Birmingham; that
Commissioner Weatherly had been chosen
president of that association and as such
he was introduced to the meeting.
Mr.. Weatherly spoke of the change in
school conditions in recent generations
of the establishment and growth of the
public school system OF the south, the
denser population of southern cities, the
narrowing of the playground limits for
children at school within these cities,
and the change in environment, all re-
sulting in the great need for the estab-
lishment of Fairgrounds under proper and
expert supervision In speaking of tho
narrowing limits for Fairgrounds of city
bred children, he grew reminiscent and
gave detailed and accurate description
of the old game of Skinny as PLAYED
upon the open field in his boyhood. He
termed fresh air medicine of superior
quality and healthful exercise an assur-
ance of sturdy manhood and womanhood
mentally and morally as well as ply
sically.
He closed with the statement that he
had accepted the presidency of the play
ground association not because of any
particular knowledge of the movement,
but simply because he knew that. the
purpose of the association was a good
one, and that his heart and soul was
in any movement looking to the better
ment of the young people OF the city
and he thought that as commissioner he
might be in position to do some good.
Mr.. Weatherly promised as far as con-
to extend help to the Martin School as
to expend help to the Martin School as
soeation.
He was given unanimous vote of
thanks for his expression of friendly in-
terest and an invitation to be present
again.
Among others who spoke were c. s.
Bssell Mr.. Cunningham, Mr.. Catanzano,
Mr.. clemons, Mr.. Kinney, Mr.. Alexander,
Mr. Porter Mr. (,1clif and Mr. T,aumer
A luncheon was served in the dining
room of the school prior to the business
meeting. About s5 members wepe in at
tendance.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-03-19
NEW SENATE AGREES
UPON AN IMPORTANT
TARIFF ACTION PLAN
Continued From Page one)


cided to have no Senate tariff hearings
because of the extensive hearings con-
Quoted by the House committee and the
debate that occurred during the last Con-
gress. Republican senators have notified
the democrats that they will insist on
debating the tariff bills fully in the Sem
ate and that an early adjournment need
not be expected. The extent of the re-
publican opposition to the tariff revision
bills has not been developed
Bill Near Completion
The tariff revision bill now virtu-
ally is in shape for submission to the
democratic caucus of the House, though
still subject to smoothing out pro-
cess. The democratic majority of the
House committee ways and means
today voted to make raw wool dutiable
at Is per cent ad valorem with sub
stantial reductions in the present rates
on manufactures of wool much along
the lines of the previous domestic wool
measures of the last congress. This
victory of the protectionsts over the
free raw wool advocates was the cul-
mination of a lively contest in COM
mittee. The present law imposes a
duty of IL cents a pound on raw wool
which the House bill of the last Con-
gress would have changed to an ad
valorem of 20 per cent. a reduction
cut from AZ to 20 per cent ad valorem.
In the committee today meats were
put on the free list. as they We're in
the House bill of the last Congress, and
cattle We're left on the dutiable list.
Favor Single Tariff Bill
Sentiment in favor of a single tariff
bill instead of q schedule by schedule
revision developed today among dem
ocratic leaders. II this idea is adopted
by the coming democratic caucus of
the House the pending tariff revision
bids fair to go down into history as
the Underwood tariff of 1913.
Senator Simmons of North Carolina,
as chairman of the Senate committee
on finance, conferred today with Rep
resentative Underwood. AS result
Senate sub committee. headed by SEN
ator simmons. and a House sub-com-
mittee headed by Representative I'm
derwood, will have a general confer
ence on the tariff tomorrow to bring
about a plan for insuring harmonious
action between the two houses so as to
facilitate tariff revision legislation and
end the extra session much sooner than
has been contemplated.
The ways and means committee DEM
ocrats will meet again Thursday when
a SUBJ committee will report on the
administrative sections of the tariff.
Most of the present administrative de-
tails of the tariff will be re-enscted.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-03-19
CHICAGO is SHOCKED BY
RENOWNED ART WORK
Going Decide Masterpiece Paul Chebas Fit for the
Eyes of Average Chicagoan-Many Celeb
brities Brought In

young woman full of innocent joy in
the early morning solitude taking a
nap.
Paul chebas, an artist of interna-
tional reputation, painted her and for
his accomplishment was awarded one
of the most coveted prizes given in
Paris.
A likeness of the maiden was on
view in the window of the art store
kept by Fred ID. Jackson. Crowds pass
ing the window were stopping to gaze
at the vision whose beauty has ex-
cited the admiration of two continents
and the police were sure that never
would do.
So Sergeant O'Connor seized, in the
arm of the law, prints of the famous
painting and hailed them. as we'll as
the proprietor of the store, into court
Judge Caverly. before whom they were
ordered to appear, was present and
Judge Fake took his place.
1t was found impossible to arrange
immediate trial. however, and the case
was set for Thursday afternoon be-
fore Judge Rooney.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-03-19
DAHM-PETERSON'S RECITAL
An Evening of Song Very Much
Enjoyed

Adolf Dahm-Petersen, playing his own
accompaniment, gave beautiful song cy-
cles at Clark & Jones hall last night.
The audience was thoroughly apprecia-
tive at the fine Interpretation of the va
rious groups. The programme was as
follows:
In San Nazaro-'In San Nazaro's Gar
den,' THE Monks in San Nazaro's,'' I'm
San Nazaros s Cloisters.' . I'm San Nazaro S
Gardens"-Huntington Woodman.
Loves Epitome''-"Since First 1 Met
Thee I'm the Garden" 'She Is Mine, .
Dear Hand "Requiem'-Mary Turner
Salter.
Songs from Tennyson's Princess and
Maud Benjamin Whelpley.
-Four American Indian Songs. harmon
lied, etc, by Charles Wakefield Cad
man: From the Land of the Sky Blue
Water" 1.-THE White Dawn Is Stealing, II
Far OFF / Hear Lovers Flute,'' 1.-The
Moon Drops Low
Moods and Tenses-"R Rebellion Love S
Mandate "As the Buds Look Up Re
greet" Doubts Resolve Rapture, y
Loves Victory Allitsen
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-03-19
VIII SON WORKS
UNDER STRAIN
Though Physically lndis-
posed, President Spends
Busy Day

Washington. March 1S.-President
Wilson worked under an unusual strain
today, though physically somewhat in
disposed. He received number OF
callers on a variety of political er-
rands, sat for more than two hours
with his cabinet. ate hasty lunch-
con, shook hands with $50 visitors IN
the east room, mostly school girls, In
the record time of IL minutes and de-
voted a part of the afternoon to con-
sideration of his statement in the Chi
nese loan.
Returning late in the afternoon from
an automobile ride, the President FOUND
news that caused him to go to the
support of the New Jersey reform bill
for the second time in two days. The
New Jersey senate has passed the
measure without the referendum
amendment, regarded by the PRESIDENT
as intended to delay reform, but the
lower house has yet to accept the Dill
without the amendment. Secretary Tu-
multy, at the Presidents direction,
then sent the following telegram to
Governor Fielder and Mayor Otto Witt
penn of Jersey City:
THE President fears that the effort
to tack on referendum VIII be con-
strued in the present circumstances as
a way of nullifying and perhaps de-
feating the measure. Our partys obii-
cation is plain and the President hopes
very earnestly that you will join with
the advocates of the original meas
ure."
The telegram was sent to Mayor
Wittpenn as well as Governor fleider
1t was said at the White House, be-
cause Mr. Wittpenn Is a leader IN Hud-
son whose 12 democratic assemblymen
are reported to be in favor or ref
erendum. The President originally Ia
vored a referendum, he said, II 1t were
to be a fair one. but he objects to the
present provision, believing that the
people at the last election gave their
support to the state platform which
pledged the legislative ticket to jury
reform.
The President today received "big
stick" 1t was afshilallah OF Irish black
thorn and was tied with a green rib
bon w. Walpole Bell of New York
sent it to him in the hope that he
might WELD 1t against the "toads and
snakes that follow in the wake OF sue
cess" The President also acknowl-
edged a compliment from Ernest IL.
Taft of Fulton, N. Y. to whom son
was born about the same time that
President Wilson was taking the oath
of office. The father wrote that he had
named his boy "Howard Wilson Taft.
The President wrote his appreciation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-03-19

tion with President Wilson over the
question of the loan
At least two conferences have been
held by President Wilson, Secretary
Bryan and Chang Yin Tang, the Chi
nese minister here, at which the rec6g-
milton of the republic and the big loan
were discussed. The American bank
ers who were to have participated in
the $350,000,000 loan as 1T was planned
were ]. p. Morgan & CO., Kuhn, Loe6
& Co., First National bank and the Ma
tional City bank of New York. A state
ment issued by those four banking
houses on September "a, 1912, explain
ing the failure, declared that it had
been made impossible by the Chinese
republic refusing to guarantee certain
safeguards.
The bankers were not willing tho
statement declared ito undertake loan
which would so largely increase China's
debt without insisting upon the in
auguration of reforms which would en-
able China to sustain it,
1t was understood that President Will
sons statement of this governments S
attitude as submitted to the cabinet
today received practical approval of the
official family, but it's issue was de-
layed because of some changes in ver-
biage it was thought desirable to make
in document of so grave Importance.
The statement probaly will outline the
governments attitude in formal terms
and in greater detail to the same effect
as the intimations given to the bank
ers when they visited the state depart
ment last week. There was some inti-
nation of American banking houses
other than those which were concerned
in the first negotiations being prepared
to take part in the loan should it be
revived.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-03-19
TO INVITE RAILROAD HEADS
TO STATE LAND CONGRESS

Frisco lines. W. w. Finley of the South
ern railway and Milton II. Smith of the
Louisville and Nashville railroad.
James ]. Hill has been for many
years the ablest advocate for land de-
velopment in this country. Ii was he
who emphasized the fact that the popu-
lation of the world was constantly be-
ing Increased. which must be provided
for by increased production of food
crops, or more farmers. 1t is believed
that Mr.. Hill can be induced to come
to Alabama. as he is not now actively
engaged in other affairs But this
meeting will undoubtedly be much more
largely attended than was the Mobile
meeting, as that was confined to Ala
bama participants, while the attendance
of such men as those mentioned will
attract others interested In land devel-
|opment from all portions of the coun-
try. The new Secretary of Agriculture
at washington will also be invited so
it will be seen that the meeting can
be made a memorable one and of far
reaching benefit to Alabama"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-03-19
CASES CONTINUED
Trial of Standifer and McAllister
Postponed Until Today

w. II. McAllister, ex-policemen charged
with robbing negro some time ago. was
continued until this morning by Judge
W. L. Fort, of the criminal court on
account of a Doctors certificate stating
that Standifer was too i'll to attend court.
The case was specially set for yesterday,
but had to be passed for the above rea-
son. Judge Fort appointed DR.. r. N.
Rosser, county health officer, and DR..
Love, assistant county physician. to con-
suit with the physician presenting the
certificate to ascertain if it will be pos
sible for the defendant to attend court
this week and to report to the court this
morning on his condition
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-03-19
LARGE ATTENDANCE
Pelham Chapter Closes Series oi
Musical Entertainments

Pelham chapter, United Daughters Of
the Confederacy, cooperating with the
National Society for Broader Education.
closed a successful series of song re-
citals last night. Lucia Lacosta and
associate artists were the attractions and
proved to be drawing ones.
The first recital took place Monday
night in Clark & Jones' hall and the
second was given in the same hall yes
terday afternoon. But the third and last
recital took place last night in the Starr
Piano company's hall. Last nights au-
dience was very large and appreciative
as were also the audiences at the other
two.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-03-19
TUSCUMB|A FAIR
ASSOCIATION BUSY
All Committees Appointed
and Work Under Good
Head Way

Tuscumbia, March 1S.-(Special.)- 1.-The
Tuscumbia Fair association Is very busy
with the preliminary work. All commit
tees have been appointed and the work in
under good headway. The fair promises
to be larger than last year, which was
a record breaker. Mrs. Lula Merrill
Simpson has charge of all the woman's
work, also the music department.
A number of new buildings will be
built in Tuscumbia during the early
spring, among which will be the hand
some bank building, and several new res
licences.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-03-19
Building Permits

The following building permits were
issued Yesterday in the office of the
building Inspector:
$3000-W. l.. Sessions, twenty eighth
street and Juniper avenue two-story
frame building.
S1000-L. " Clark. Fourth avenue
and Twentieth street, repairs.
$3000--Edwin Everett. 140f Thirty
fourth street, two-story frame building.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-03-19
,Juries Drawn

Judge S. e. Greene and Judge w. e.
Fort of the criminal court drew the
juries yesterday for the first week of
the April term commencing on April
Z. The grand jury for the April term
will be selected from the panel drawn
yesterday. The present term will be
concluded this week after which tho
court will take a recess until the first
week in April
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-03-19
MAUNDY THURSDAY SERVICES
Impressive Ceremonies in Catholic
Churches Tomorrow

In the church calendar tomorrow is
known as Maundy Thursday In the Cath
olic churches the blessed sacrament is
borne in procession through the aisles and
the ceremonies are deeply impressive.
Only one mass is allowed on Maundy
Thursday. At ST. Paurs church the mass
will be at 3 o'clock but holy communion
will be administered every half hour be-
ginning at $50 a. m, up to and including
the o clock mass
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-03-19
BOX FACTORY AT
SYLACAUGA BURNS

SyIacauga, March S.-(Specal) 1.-The
planning mill and box factory of the Syla-
cauga Lumber company was destroyed
by fire last night. The fire was first
discovered about IL o'clock and before
assistance could be had the fire had got
ten beyond control and the entire plant
was consumed. The loss will be several
thousand dollars and is partly covered
by insurance The origin of the fire is
not known.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-03-19
Mr.. and Mrs. Preston Return

Princeton, N. J.. March 1S.-Prof.
Thomas ]. Preston and his bride. who
was Mrs. Grover Cleveland. returned
here today from Florida where they
have been spending their honeymoon.
They expect to remain here during the
remainder of the spring.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-03-19

Kohler as did the International Police
Chiefs association, as they turned down
a proposal to indorse his ideas at con-
vention held in Buffalo. | believe that
the arrests should be made and the Of
fender brought to court and there leave
it to the discretion of the judge whether
the community will be benefited by the
dismissal of the case or conviction. /
think judges are more competent than
police captains to pass on such a delicate
matter as letting first offenders go free.
First offenders in minor offenses should
not be fined or sent to jail and should
be released after lecture, but this should
be done by the judge and the arrest
should be a matter of record.
''The golden rule worked well in Cleve-
land, according to Chief Kohler, although
it aroused a great deal of opposition, but
in other cities where tried l have not
heard that 1t was a success. doubt that
an application of the golden rule would
be of any value in Birmingham"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-03-19
ELMORE GRAND JURY
MAKES FINAL REPORT

Wetumpka, March 1s.-(Special.)-
The grand jury of the Elmore circuit
court made their final report late yes
terday afternoon and were discharged.
Twenty two indictments were returned.
This is criminal week and the docket
is so crowded that it will be impossible
to dispose of the cases at this term. 1t
is very probable that special term
will be called.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-03-19

Chicago, March 1s.-Chicag go's artistic
muse was remanded for trial for her
life in the municipal court today
A jury of Chicago men who will de-
eide whether one of the most talked
of works of art produced in recent
years is fit for the eyes of the aver
age Chicagoan, was ordered by Judge
Rooney today to be selected next
Thursday afternoon.
The story already has brought in
three judges, the mayor. the police
force and artists of world wide reputa-
tions.
Jeremiah O'Connor. police sergeant
looked a bit sheepish with the eyes
of the whole courtroom upon him. In
his lap reposed the beautiful and now
distressed maiden whose disregard for
clothes first shocked his sensibilities
She was wrapped carefully in a news
paper, Furthermore. she was merely
an artists dream of the spirit of a
September morn. the picture Of the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-03-19
TOO LATE TO CLASSIFY

NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. woman to sew
National Dry Cleaning Co., I'D st. and
Avenue A.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-03-19

flans are already being made for the
next annual meeting of the Alabama
State Land congress. which is to be
held in the fall. According to Col N
f. Thompson. president of the land con-
gress, 1t is expected to bring to that
meeting some of the most prominent
men of the country, and to obtain these
1t is necessary to speak some time
ahead
1T is believed that the men who are
TO participate in the next meeting of
the Alabama Land congress-" said Col
onel Thompson yesterday. will be of
national reputation and interested in
all matters relating to land develop
ment in the abstract, as an essential
factor in the progress of the nation,
but invitations Will be extended and
every effort made to obtain the attend
ance of James j. Hill of the Northern
Pacific railroad, B. F. Yoakum of the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-03-19
At the Majestic

Two good specialties are a feature of
"A Winning Miss at the Majestic this
week. There is a matinee daily and two
performances at night.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-03-19
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ADJUSTMENTS
At the Biiou

At tne DlJOu
There are matinees tomorrow and Sat-
lrday of "The Fortune Hunter" at the
Bijou this week and performances
nightly. Next week comes Thurston, the
great magician
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-03-19
THE ADMINISTRATION
REFUSES TO REQUEST
BIG LOAN FOR CHINA

(Continued from page onel
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-03-19
Conferences Held

1t became known that Uan Shi Kai.
provisional president of the Chinese re-
public, has been in direct communica.