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The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-06
Yesterday in Congress

Washington, December 5.-Senate met at noon.
 Senator's elect Watson, Indiana; Fer nald, Maine, and Kirby, Arkansas, were sworn in after unsuccessful effort of Sen ator Reed to have their credentials re- ferred to elections committee.
 Senator Shafroth introduced resolution for constitutional amendment providing abolishment of electoral college and linn iting Presidents to one siX-year term.
 Senator Maritime introduced resolution for food embargo.
 Proceeded in body to House for joint session at l p. m.
 At 2:3S the Senate adjourned until Wednesday.
 House: Met at noon.
 Agreed to Senate amendments to bill to investigate cost of living of wage earners in District of Columbia and sent bill to President.
 Recessed from 1920 to 12:55 p. m. and met in joint session with Senate at D. m.
 President Wilson delivered his annual address before joint session.
 Adjourned at 1:23 until noon Wednes- day.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-06
RAIL LEGISLATION TO BE CONSIDERED
 BY COMMITTEE
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the President power to operate railroads for military purposes when their func- tions are suspended or hindered.
 Measures affecting interstate commerce were introduced today by Senators Cn- derwood and Townsend. but they prob ably will not be considered by the com mittee this week. Senator Underwood's bill proposes to give the interstate conn merce commission power to fix wages and hours of labor of interstate railroad employees and authority to act in such matters on &its own initiative or on ap- plication of the public. the employees or the railroads.
 Senator Townsend's measure would au- thorize investigation of railroad contro- versies, including matters of wages, hours and employment conditions, by a presidential commission.
 If the Senate committee determines to favor these measures it may influence the investigation of general transporta- ton problems now under way by joint congressional committee. The investiga- ton, members said, cannot be we'll con- cluded for a year and an effort may be made to concentrate now on bills all ready before Congress and postpone in vestigation of questions of government ownership of more exclusive federal con- trol until after adjournment in March.
 Chairman Adamson of the House com nlerce committee has prepared bill em- bodying the Presidents recommendations As soon as Attorney General Gregory re- turns to the city he will be consulted on constitutional questions involved.
 Chairman Henry of the House rules committee will confer with the President tomorrow night regarding rules to be brought in the House to expedite the railroad legislation, the appropriation bills, and the other administration measures.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-06
Prosecuting Attorney Acquitted on Charge
 of Murdering His Wife

St. Joseph, Mo-, December 5.-Oscar D. Mcdaniel, prosecuting attorney of Buch- anan county, was acquitted by jury in the criminal court here tonight of the charge of having murdered Mrs. Harriet Moss McDaniel, his wife.
 McDaniers story of the events on the night of the murder was that he re- turned home about midnight, after hay ing been drawn away by a fake telephone call. He engaged in pistol duel out side his residence with an unknown as- sailant, he said, and then going into the house to obtain another revolver with which to continue the battle, found his wife on the bedroom floor, dying.
 Enemies occasioned by his work as pros ecuting attorney of robbers were accused by him and his friends as being guilty of the crime.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-06
MEETING OF
 WEST END PYTHIANS

A special meeting of more than usual interest will be held tonight by West End Lodge No. 31S, Knights of Pythias, at their castle hall Grand Keeper of Records and Seal Aldrich will be in attendance as a guest of honor and will make an address. The officers and members of Ruhama lodge, East Lake, will attend in a body and will eX- emplify the work. West End lodge is the baby lodge" of the Third Pythian district and is growing and lusty youngster. A call has been issued to all members to attend this meeting and visitors will be given knightly greeting and fraternal welcome.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-06
NEGRO SHOT IN HEAD;
 SLIGHTLY INJURED

George Stein, negro, was arrested at 2;30 o'clock yesterday morning by Of hcers Wilson and Ellard on a charge of burglary and grand larceny. A warrant was sworn out for the negro, and he was transferred to the county jail
 Stein was in the act of breaking into the grocery store of T. w. Daniel, 3403 Eleventh avenue. north, East Birming- ham. when he awakened MT. Daniel, who shot the negro in the head with revolver, but only caused painful injuries.
 Officers Ellard and Wilson were close to the store and heard the shot, and when they arrived at the scene they saw the negro running. In chase that followed the negro was captured. He was sent to the Hillman hospital, and later removed to the Northside city jail.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-06
IRE INO SETSAT REST ALL FEARS
 APPROPRIATENESS
From Chihuahua of Killing German Vice Con- sul Were UnfOunded,
 He Tells Washington

Fl Paso, Tex, December 5.-In response to a message by the state department in behalf of the German embassy at Wasn- ington, General Trevino sent an answer from Chihuahua City tonight saying that Charles Ketelsen, the German vice con sul there, and other German residents over whom apprehension has been fe.t, were safe and well in Chihuahua.
 Before the arrival of the Associated Press dispatch from Chihuahua setting the matter at rest. Andres Garcia, in- spector general of Carranza consulates, prepared a list of Americans and Euro peans known to have been in Chihuahua and sent it by military telegraph to Gen eral Murguia. Since then private mes sages from Chihuahua have been received here establishing that Chinese were the only foreigners murdered by the Villa bandits during their occupation of the city.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-06
MRS. MATHIS WINS
 CHICAGO MEETINGS
 BY HER ADDRESSES
Gifted Alabama Woman Makes Friends for Her State and Muscle Shoals
 in Western Metropolis

Chicago, December 5.-(SpeciaL) Alabama and the south occupied the headlines at three public meetings in Chicago today attended by thousands of representative farmers, live stock men and business and professional men from every section of the United States as a result of addresses delivered by Mrs. G. H. Mathis who is here as the representative of the State Bankers association of Alabama in attendance upon various meetings in connection with the International Live Stock eX- position.
 Mrs. Mathis first address was de- livered before the national conference on marketing and farm credits this morning, at the close of which she received a remarkable ovation. At the afternoon session of the same confer ence she received a special invitation to explain the special claims of Muscle Shoals as the proper location of the government nitrate plant. This ad- dress also carried the large audience by storm, hundreds of those present crowding about Mrs. Mathis to shake her hand and congratulate her.
 Tonight she was the guest of honor of the American Hampshire Swine BfeeuefS. fdSSOciaLlOn banquet diu uliuc an address that won her round after round of applause from swine breed- CTS from nearly every state, as she drove home in her own characteristic style tbe telling points in favor of the south as a live stock section.
 At the close of her speech the secre- tary of the association, MT. F. c. stone, announced that his association would match dollar for dollar next year any investment made by the state of Alabama toward the proper exhibit of swine in that state. This was in re- sponse to the earnest appeal from Mrs. Mathis for the cooperation of the breeders of pure bred stock in the work of education and live stock extension in the south, which is being done by the Southern Settlement and Develop ment organization.
 Mrs Mathis addresses were easily the features of each of the meetings she addressed, and did much to bring the south into favorable prominence.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-06
State Senator Hartwell
 Fined on Assault Charge

Mobile. December 5.-(Special) ) State Senator Harry T. Hartwell of Mo- bile was fined $10 by the recorder to- day on a charge of disorderly conduct. His arrest grew out of an attempt to horsewhip Attorney Francis J. Inge. City Attorney R. S. Smith pleaded for the maximum penalty, but Recorder Ellington said he could not see the af- fair in the light the attorney did.
 Inge also arrested, was discharged The affair, it is said, grew out of a garnishment filed against money due Hartwell from fire insurance com pany.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-06
No Agreement Reached in N., c. & St. l.. Controversy
 Now Under Consideration

Nashville, Tenn, December 5.-Efforts of G. w. Hanger, assistant commissioner of the federal board of mediation and conciliation, to bring officials of the Nashville, Chattanooga and St. Louis rail- way and representatives of the brother hoods to an agreement have as yet borne no apparent results. Conferences are be- ing held constantly in the hope that the grievances of the employees of the rail- way may be adjusted, and there will be no cessation of the argument of the case so long as there is a chance of reach ing an agreement. Neither side would give out anything tonight in regard to the progress being made, yet neither the railroad officials nor the brotherhood men would express themselves as being dis; couraged at the delay
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-06
HAVE FIST FIGHT IN
 ABERNETHY'S COURT

When the lie was passed between a wit ness and a spectator in the trial of Ed ward Wilson, charged with stealing hogs before Judge H. B. Abernethy, yesterday afternoon, a fight resulted that necessi- tated the intervention of several depu- ties to prevent serious trouble.
 John Davis, a country boy, and Willie Davidson, a well-known planter of the eastern part of the county, were the par ticipants in the fistic combat and both were fined $5 each for contempt of court by Judge Abernethy. MT. Davidson paid his fine but Judge Abernethy remitted the fine of young Davis.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-06
Call Money Rate Keeps
 Stock Market Unsettled

New York, December 5.-Call money was again the cause of some unsettlement in the stock market today. The opening rate was s per cent, from which it soon ad- vanced to 10, then back to g, these changes occurring before 1 o'clock.
 Banks continue to call loans and in spite of denials more or less prejudice was manifested against industrial collat- eral, some of which was accepted on basis of 9 to 33 per cent under prices quoted on the exchange.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-06
NEWS OF ENSLEY

A special meeting of the Ensley High School Improvement association held meeting in the music room at the school at 2:30 o'clock yesterday afternoon. Prof. F. l.. Banks, principal of the school, made splendid talk on "The Relation of the School and the Home'' Music was fur nished by the High school glee club. A large number of parents attended the meeting.
 Only one case was tried in police court yesterday, which was the case of Henry McKerssuy, negro who was charged with larcency. He was fined $10 by Judge J. T. Lowery.
 Dennis Echols, the well-known under taker, will leave Ensley this morning for Montgomery where he will attend the meeting of the Masonic grand lodge, which is in session in that city. MT. Echols will represent Globe lodge No. 7S1, of Ensley.
 Fire Captain J. H. Tutlow and Fireman R. " Lewis went to Taylor's Ferry yes terday on fishing trip.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-06
Fords Lost and Found

The five-passenger Ford automobile of J. E. Davis, S19 South Thirtieth street, which was stolen Monday night while standing on Third avenue, be- tween Nineteenth and Twentieth streets, north, was recovered yester- day morning by Sergeant of Police Fl. H Moreland. after giving the automo- bile thieves a chase for more than a mile. The thieves made their escape, and at an early hour this morning they had not been captured.
 The two-passenger Ford automobile of Dr. A J. Edwards of Bessemer was stolen last night while being parked in front of the Young Mems Christian association. The police were notified of the theft.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-06
Bay State Towns Go
 Into the 'Dry" Column

Haverhill Mass, December 5.-Haver- hill went into the dry column today after seven years of license. The vote was 3S92 to 39SS.
 Mayor A. L. Bartlett was defeated by Lelie K. Morse after campaign in which the riot April that followed the at- tempt of Thomas Leyden to deliver an anti-Catholic lecture, came in for much discussion.
 Mayor Bartlett was tried recently on charges of failure to suppress the riot and was acolIitted on all but one charge which is still pending.
 Fall River Mass, December 5-This city shifted to the "dry' column today by returning a majority of 1459 for no liz cense at the annual city election.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-06
Public Service Board Investigates Lanette's Claim for R. R. Depot

Mont gomery. December 5.-(Special) All members of the public service com mission Tuesday made a personal in spection of Lanette, Chambers county,
 in an effort to determine whether or not the Western and Chattahoochee Valley railroads should be forced to con- struct Q station, thus giving cotton mills and business interests of Cham bers intrastate rates. At present they are forced to pay interstate rates be- cause the stationo is at West Point, Ga Lanette is an important cotton mill town.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-06
MILLION CARTRIDGES SHIPPED

Mexico City, December 5.-On million cartridges for the Mexican government, said to have been shipped from New York by way of Vera Cruz, reached here to- day. According to information from Vera Cruz the cartridges were shipped in dis guised packages and the breaking of 8 sling which scattered cartridges over the wharf, exposed the shipment
 Ii is reported that the American consul at Vera Cruz instituted an investigation and the unloading of the steamer was temporarily delayed. This was alluded to by General Aguilar. the foreign minister, in a speech to the delegates at the con- stitutional congress in secret session as "an embarrassing incident at a critical period.'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-06
Alleged Lynchers on Trial

Abbeville, s. C., December 5.-The pre- liminary trial of IA men charged with lynching Anthony Crawford, a negro, here October 21 last, with rioting in connection with the lynching, began here today. Sheriff Burts identified several of the accused. Warrants are out for two other men sought in connection with the affair Crawford tried to kill a white man.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-06
Married in Louisville

Louisville, December 5.-(special) Jos car P. McBath of Birmingham and Miss Eula Bolinger of Louisville were married here late this afternoon by the Rev Dr. w. w. Landrum, pastor of the Broadway Baptist church. The ceremony was performed at the home of pr. Lan- drum. 1928 South First street. Immediate ly after the wedding the bride and groom left for Birmingham, where they will make their future home.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-06
Britain Conserving Coal Supply

Washington, December 5,-Great Britain has given notice that because of the scarcity of tonnage and coal, the government can no longer guar antee coaling facilities at British ports to other than British and allied ships and to neutral owners "who have un- dertaken to utilize their vessels in such a way that British or allies interests are benefited
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-06
TIE WEATHER
Weather Forecast

Washington. December 5.-Weather forecast for Alabama. Mississippi: Fair Wednesday and Thursday.
 Georgia: Fair Wednesday, somewhat colder central and northeast portions; Thursday fair.
 Florida: Fair Wednesday and Thursday.
 Tennessee: Fair Wednesday and Thursday; somewhat cooler
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-06
Embassy Staff Will Testify

Washington, December 5.-Emperor William has granted permission for mem bers of the German embassy staff to testify against Karl Armgaard Graves, the self-styled international spy, when he is arraigned here tomorrow for prelimi- nary hearing on the charge of attempt ing to extort 5000 from Countess Won Bernstorff, wife of the German ambas- Sador
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-06
English Cabinet Crisis Comes to Head and
 Premier Asquith Rseigns
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 home secretaryship to Reginald McKenna' s position at the treasury also is predicted, while acceptance of the resignations of Viscount Grey and A. J. Balfour which some of the papers backing MT. Lloyd George are demanding. is less likely un- der MT. Bonar Laws regime than If Mir. Lloyd George came into power.
 FRENZIED EXCITEMENT
 The labor party will hold a more inn portant part in the new cabinet.
 The more sensational London papers have enjoyed three or four days of all most frenzied excitement, with demands and denunciations, often in language stronger than in the memory of the pres ent generation. Events in Rumania and Greece have been given secondary place except as they were used as basis for attacks on the ministers.
 "The strong man wins" was the poster of the last edition on the Evening News, MT. Lloyd Georges organ, and "Asquith Stands Firm was the placard of the liberal Star.
 REVIEW OF ASQUITH'S RULE
 Herbert Henry Asquith became pre- mier of Great Britain in 1908, succeeding Sir Henry Campbell Zimmerman.
 MT Asquith at once began a policy of reform-pa parliamentary, social and consti- David Lloyd-George, with whom today he apparently is at odds.
 Shortly after the outbreak of the war the liberal cabinet of Asquith began to be assailed by its political enemies, mainly on the conduct of the war and particu- larIy with regard to the naval branch of the British forces. So bitter was this campaign that on May 26, 1915, a coalition cabinet was formed with Asquith, how ever, retaining the portfolio of prime min- ister
 The present political crisis in Great Britain apparently had it's origin in sim liar situation, especially on account of the governments postponement on con- sideration of the British air boards de- mand for fuller powers to meet the sit nation created by German air raids on England the recent change in the com mand of the British fleet by which Vice Admiral Sir David Beatty was made head of the grand fleet. and especially Mir. Lloyd Georges demand for smaller war council which should have powers to act independently of the cabinet.
 MT. Asquith in Parliament admitted that there was trouble in his cabinet and that he had asked King George to permit a reconstruction of it. Just how it was proposed to change the ministry was not stated, but the prime minister said that he desired to make it perfectly plain that whatever method of reconstruction was effected it would involve no depature from the policy already announced and pursued by the government since the be- ginning of the war.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-06
Keeping Friends

From the Kansas City Journal.
 This poet speaks about keeping friends with oneself. That sounds nonsensical for me"
 Not at all Didn't you ever call your self names?'
 "Ye-es.''
 And why? Because you had done something of which you did not ap- prove"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-06
ID GIVE MIKADO
 EARLY NEXT '
Birmingham Opera A ton Will Also Be Hea
 Tuscaloosa This Ses

Thursday, February 8, the ham Opera association will pr "AIikado" at the Jefferson thea inee and night.
 This Gilbert and Sullivan ma is ever popular and should splendid vehicle for the talen association.
 The "Mikado' will be the nual operatic offering of this ( ton, their first being the "P Penzance" and the second "C 
 Several changes have been --.a, the personnel of chorus and prime of last years cast which have pr beneficial in every way. Robert renee, the director, has been hol rehearsals of chorus and principa Cable hall during the past two me and will begin stage rehearsals next week.
 One performance of the opera wi given in Tuscaloosa on Saturday n February 10.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-06
IocaI Dafa
the 24 hours ending at ' p. m.,
Weather Conditions

Summary of observations made at United States Weather Bureau stations during the 24 hours ending at s D. m., 18th meridian time, December 5, 1916:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-06
CODY ELECTED CAPTAIN

Nashville, December 5.-(SpeciaD Josh Cody, all-southern tackle, was elected captain of the Vanderbilt foot ball team at the annual banquet held here tonight. He will succeed Rabbit Curry.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-10-27
News Of Alden,

Special TO Times Republican.
Alden, Oct. 27.-The Woman's Club
called meeting at the home of Mrs.
Willard Miller in West Alden Wednes-
Gay afternoon at which about fifty
women were present The affair was
in the nature of a Halloween party.
The water extension has been COM
pleted to the square opposite the park
md all patrons so far connected up
with the main are using city water.
The Domestic Science Club held a
Halloween party at the home of Mrs.
George Bigelow. Costumes were used
to represent various conditions and
modes of peoples and was we'll at
tended.
Rev. w. G. Muhleman. of Britt,
former pastor of Alden Nj. &. church,
was called to Alden Tuesday to per-
form the ceremony at the nuptials OF
Miss CecileA Palmer, a member of the
Alden church.
The old soldiers had, reunion in
honor of Mr.. David Aliens 18th BIRTH
CAV, at his home. > @ "
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-10-27
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