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The Washington times., 1908-03-05
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-09-04

New York, September 3.-Side lights on the war that has been waged for years between the Standard oil company and Thomas L. Hisge1, of Springfield, Mass, independence party candidate for presi- dent of the United States, and his three brothers, in the firm of Hisgen Broth CTS, came out today when the taking of testimony in the governments suit against the Standard. oil company of New Jersey was resumed here.
 The Standard oil side of the story was presented at the hearing, with Moritz Rosenthal representing the company, and Frank B. Kellogg. the government. before Franklin F'erriss, referee. The Standard, by the testimony it adduced, sought to show that most of the cuts in prices made in the New England field in the war between the Standard and Hisgen Brothers, were first made by the Hisgens, and that afterwards the Stan dard Oil company met them to maintain their trade. A number of merchants from points throughout New York state testified as to the price cutting during the height of the war between Hisgen and the Standard.
 Conditions in the southern field were touched upon briefly before the close of
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-09-04
COL. HENRY NEYIUS
 AT HEAD OFG. A. R.

Toledo, O.. September s.-CoI Henry M i Nevius of Red Bank. N. J.. was today elected commander in -chief of the Grand Army of the Republic. The election oc- cured on the first ballot, which gave MT. Nevius 454 votes, compared with 254 for former Governor Van Zant of Minnesota and 90 for L. T. Dickason of Illinois On motion of the former Minnesota executive the nomination of the New Jersey man was made unanimous. Other officers were chosen as follows:
 Senior vice commander, J. Kent Ham, ilton of Ohio; junior vice commander. c. c. Royce of California; chaplan-in- chief, J. F. Spence of Tennessee; surgeon-in- chief, G. Lane Tannehll of Maryland J. w. Stebbins of Alabama made a fight for junior vice commander on the ground that the south with it's 150,O00 graves of Union dead to care for should be repre- scented on the national staff W. M. Scott of Atlanta, the retiring junior vice com mander, declared that the south, repre- sented by J. F. Spence among the na- tional officers, had every reason to be satisfied. He expressed his approval of
 
 separated sections of the country
 The selection of city for the next en- campment will be made tomorrow, and, although the weight of sentiment so far expressed, Is in favor of Salt Lake City, this city is certain to meet with opposi- tion. It Is stated that stories that At lanta was after the encampment this year had been set afioat by unauthorized per- sons, but the retiring vice commander de- clared that when Atlanta's new Audi torium was completed next year that his city would make a decided bid for the honor of entertaining the veterans.
 Colonel Nevius, a native of New Jer- sey, was studying law with the late Rus sell A. Alger of Michigan when the war broke out, and enlisted from the state with the Lincoln cavalry. Young Nevius rose to a commission with the Seventh Michigan and the Twenty Ne York cavalry regiments. and lost an arm in front of Fort Stevens when the Union army was engaged with General Early.
 Colonel Nevius. besides being twice de- partment commander of New Jersey, has been judge of the New Jersey supreme court.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-09-04
INDEX OF TODAY'S NEWS
Page i.

Page 1. Woman is chopped to pieces and packed in trunk by her husband. Arkansas railroad rates enjoined by 4 Minnesota judge. Funeral of Gen. A P Stewart Sidelights on Standard oil war. Indictments against Theodore Price and Moses Haas will stand Judge Parker brings good news from the west 1T. c. Dupont may lose his job.
 Page 2. Enormous cut of lumber in 1907. Frank P. Sargent to work for Taft. Mississippi editor brings good news. Judge Jackson turns down anti-stora se law in Bessemer Monument to be erected to General Lee.
 Page 3. Ensley council holds interesting session More roads to be built in Limestone county. Worm damages cotton boil.
 Page 4. Editorial comment
 Page 5. No cut will be made in mining scale Miners convention ratifies action of executive officials. Capt. Robert Cunningham dead. Opening of schools and colleges of Bir- mingham.
 Page 6. Two women die in burning home.
 Page '. Social events Dolly Dalrymple writes for women. Along Gotham's hurrying streets. 
 Page 8. Will of millionaire railroad man filed Taft comments on Vermont election.
 Page g. Wheat and corn continue to advance Cotton is almost at a standstill. Sharp break occurs in stock market
 Page 10. Birmingham loses to bush leaguers. Chicago and New York win double- headers
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-09-04
JUDGE PARKER BRINGS
 GOOD REPORT FROM WEST

New York, September 3.-Former Judge Alton B. Parker. who has just returned from visit to the Pacific coast, where he made several speeches for William J. Bryan conferred for over an hour tonight with National Chairman Mack at demo- cratic headquarters. Plans for a speaking campaign in the east by Mir Parker in the interest of the democratic ticket were discussed. A report circulated today was to the effect that the former democratic presidential candidate might be nominat- ed for governor of this state. MT. Parker had nothing to say regarding the report. As to democratic prospects generally MT. Parker said he was surprised at the show of early democratic strength in the west.
 I visited Oregon, Washington and Mon tana, said MT. Parker, "and everywhere there was surprising growth of senti- ment for the democratic ticket.
 q talked with many republicans. who told me that they were going to support the democratic ticket. Some gave one reason, some another met an Ohio
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-09-04
0FFICEH0LDERS
 MUST BE CAREFUL

Washington, September 3.-A note of warning against federal employees resign ing to participate in political campaigns with the expectation of possibly re-enter- ing the service is sounded in a statement given out by the civil service commission today, defining it's attitude. 'lnasmuch as the issuance of a certificate is dis cretionary with the commission" says the letter, which is signed by President John R. Black, mo certificate will be issued in any case where the party seeking re- nstatement resigned with view to run ming for office or indulging in degree of political activity which would be pro- hibited if he had remained in the service, afterwards having failed in his candidacy, or having indulged in the contemplated political activity, seeks reinstatement
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-09-04
SIDE LIGHTS ON THE
 STANDARD OIL WAR
Testimony In the Governments Suit Brings Out Statements About the Fight Made On Standard Oil By the Hisgen Brothers In Massachusetts Which Has Been
 Waged For Years

the hearing which was adjourned till tomorrow
 E. J. Wagner of Albany N. Y, was called to the witness stand and told of the fight in that section between the Standard oil company and the Hisgens, and asserted that cuts in the price of oils had been started by the latter. The witness had been employed by the Stan dard oil company.
 |. L. Caulley of Birmingham, Ala, a special agent of the Standard, said that he had charge of the travelling salesmen in that territory. He denied that the men had been instructed to make reduc- tions in prices of oil to get business. The witness told of the formation of the Southeastern Oil company by Brming- ham business men and of its purchase later by the Standard, on the request of one of the company's principal owners. who said 1t was a losing venture. The company was afterward abandoned, the witness said.
 Asked concerning the testimony of G.. T. Wafert, that the Standard Oil com pany had secretly leased the Alabama Oil company to get business from cus- toners averse to the former concern, the witness stated that the Alabama com pany published on it's signs and station cry that 1t was the Standards agent for that territory.
 An adjournment was taken until to- morrow.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-09-04
HEARST USES CAUSTIC
 ON THE OLD PARTIES

\ Indianapolis, September s.-The Indiana c.mpaign of the independence party was opened here tonight at the English opera house, which was filled to it's capacity Thomas L. Hisgen, the party's nominee for President, and w. R. Hearst were among the speakers. MT. Hisgen said in part:
 We aim to restore the government back into the hands of the people. Then the wrongs that are now perpetrated will be righted Then we will have govern ment in reality of the people, by the people and for the people,"
 Mr. Hearst said in part:
 Our candidate is as frank and honest as our platform. He is a man of singular simplicity and sincerity, of marked ability and Integrity, and known as Honest Tom Hisgen.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-09-04

man who told me that he was seriously considering supporting the ticket on the ground that he wanted to maintain the status quo He said that with Bryan in the White House and a republican senate, nothing could be done and everything would go on in the business world just the same.
 "l am going to make several speeches in the east for the party, but the dates and places have not been fixed
 Homer s. Cummings of Connecticut, chairman of the speakers committee of the eastern headquarters, has appointed the following to serve as members of his committee:
 Herbert P. Bissell. New York: E. l.. Jones, Maine; John w. Tomlinson, Ala bama; J, Walter Smith, Maryland; John w. Coughlin Massachusetts: R. E. Lee Mountcastle, Tennessee: J. Taylor Ely son, Virginia w. K. Chiffon, West Vir- ginia: Charles F. Thayer, Connecticut; Edwin A. Newman, Washington D. C.; Willard Salisbury, Delaware; Eugene E. Reed. New Hampshire; Thomas B Browns Vermont; John J. Walsh. Con- necticut Frank Jerome Hoyle, New York
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-09-04

Opposed to this able business man of character and capacity we have, on one hand, a sort of messenger boy-a good loyal messenger boy. no doubt-running errands honestly for his recognized chief, but nevertheless a messenger boy whom Roosevelt is apparently only putting into the White House to keep the chair warm until he himself returns from abroad.
 Opposed to Mr.. Hisgen, on the other hand, is the peerless prestidigitator of modern politics, whose hand is quicker than the eye, who causes his principles to disappear, and changes his politics in full view of the audience.
 My friends, MT. Bryan has no set con victions. He has changed his opinions at every election, and if he has been wrong so often, we are justified in assuming that he is wrong again.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-09-04
Bread Riots Threatened.

Glasgow, September 3.-The tact of the membership of the municipal council who agreed to receive a deputation of the un- employed and the prudence of the police In not attempting to make arrests, re- suited in the quiet dispersal of the mal- contents of the town. A strongly worded manifesto, which has been posted in the streets in the poorer quarters, however, declares that 60,OOO adults and 100000 chil- dren are crying for bread in a city of plenty, and threatens a recurrence of the bread riots unless the authorities adopt palliative measures.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-09-04

Washington, September 3.-(Special) ) The department of justice is in receipt of the denial of Judge Hough of the United States circuit court, New York. of the motion to quash the indictments against T. H. Price and Moses Haas in the cotton leak case growing out of advance information on cotton and probably other crop statistics furnish ed by the agricultural department. The Hyde the department officials who are now supposed to be in Europe, fur rished a big scandal three years ago.
 The motion to quash the indictments was based on the attendance of Price and Haas before the federal grand jury prior to the finding of the indictment.
 It was understood at the time that both men had volunteered to testify be- fore the grand jury but as soon as the United States attorneys office was in formed that the offer to testify had been withdrawn, subpoenas were served on the two men. The subsequent pro- ceedings are thus outlined by Judge Hough:
 Both were duly and fully informed of their constitutional rights and that the jurors were Investigating the cot ton leak. Both protested against being sworn, each was asked whether he knew the other and both refused to answer on constitutional grounds A few other wholly unimportant questions were asked, privilege claimed as to each; and the episode then closed with out either of the moving parties having uttered any words which could be re- garded as evidence against anybody Th erea fer tn heSe indictments were
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-09-04

per annum upon that proportion of the value of the property rightly attribu- table to such traffic.
 Unreasonable Rates.
 The conclusion follows that these rates, both freight and passenger, are non-com- pensatory and unreasonable, and that their enforcement, although not so in tended, Is nothing other than using or taking of the property of these railroad companies without due compensation, which is confiscation. This the constitu- ton of the United States does not per- init But it is urged that temporary in junction ought not to be granted be- cause these railroads have heretofore ap- piled and given effect the rates in ques- Ntion, the contention being that tempor- ary Injunction may be employed to pre- serve the status quo pending the suit but not to change it. It may be con- ceded that such an injunction is general ly employed as stated, and that the courts are generally reluctant to employ 1t otherwise, but this does not mean that they may not or ought not to do so if the exigencies of the case require it, for as has been often held, courts of equity are not thus limited in their powers, but may by temporary injunction effect a change in the status quo if 1t be neces- sary to do so, if as here to avoid ire parable injury from what is plainly continuing wrong.
 Injunction Granted.
 "A temporary injunction will be grant, ed as prayed for. but it will be required for the protection of shippers and pas- sengers that eachSrailroad company ex ecute bond in the sum of $20O,000 con- ditioned that it will keep correct &C., count showing as respects every car- riage of freight or passengers; the diff ference between the tariff actually charged and that which would have been charged had the restrained rates been applied, and showing the particular car riage in question, the stations between which 1t occurred and the name of the person affected such record to be made and kept subject to the further order of the court and also conditioned that the excess charged shall be returned in each instance to the party in interest within a reasonable date to be fixed by the court, if 1t shall be eventually determin- ed that the temporary Injunction ought not to have been granted.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-09-04
WILL
 NOT BE DISMISSES
Judge Hough Denies the Motion Made By Counsel fheo dore Price and Moses Haas to Quash the Ineo ,nts Against the Two Men On Charges of<a*4g
 Implicated In Cotton Leak

found against Price and Haas and by the same grand Jury before which they had appeared
 The proceedings outlined the defend ants contended, constituted an invasion of their constitutional rights as com polling attendance of persons ultimately indicted and swearing them as wit nesses makes them witnesses against themselves even though by prompt claim of privileges no words of the slightest evidential value were uttered"
 Judge Hough denies that there was anything unfair or dishonorable or prejudicial in the action of the grand jury and adds:
 What was done was all in the open with every opportunity for defendants to consult counsel. and not one of the formal questions put (the examination never got further) was even ask ed be- fore full and fair knowledge of his legal privilege had been given each of the present defendants and by one or several representatives of the United States"
 In everything the demurrers inter- posed by counsel for Haas Judge Hough disposes of the defendants ar SumenL that It IS not SnoWn tnaI the United States was deprived of anything of value" by saying the subject is not open to further discussion in courts of first instance. The contentious that the issuing of crop reports was not gov ernmental function, that Statistican , Holmes was not an officer of the United States" that Holmes acts were not in the nature of an official func- tion," and that he was not prohibited by statute from doing what he did and therefore did not commit an offense against the United States" are all overruled, the discussion hanging on the distinction between violating law ful duty" and breaking federal statutes.
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-09-04
DUPONT MAY LOSE PLACE
 ON SPEAKERS BUREAU

Washington, September s.-(special.)- Disclosures made here today. coupled with the recent demand of Alfred O. Crozier, of Wilmington, Del, that Pres ident Roosevelt immediately order the removal of General T. Coleman Dupont as head of the speaking bureau and as a member of the executive committee of the republican national committee, give promise of making the so-called pow der trust the storm center of the pres idential campaign.
 According to reliable advices here, there has already been knocking to- gether of beads over Duponts selection. It is said that the president is indignant, that Taft privately disclaims responsi- biity and that party leaders in manu-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-09-04
BUTLER LECTURES
 IN COPENHAGEN

Copenhagen. September 3. - Nicholas Murray Butler, president of Columbia college today delivered at the Copen- hagen university the first of a series of lectures on American Civilization" His subject was "The American as a Political Type" The large hall was crowded, and President Butler was given an enthusias- tic reception Prof. Otto Jespersen, speak ing on behalf of the rector of the univer- sity, warmly thanked the president of Columbia.
 The Danish-Ameriean association. acting on the invitation of President Butler, is arranging for an exchange of professors between the University of Copenhagen and Columbia. The plans probably will not mature before 1909 or 1910.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-09-04

ceeded in allayins threatened trouble. When the matter finally came to a vote 12-cent minimum proposition was de- feated, but resolution was adopted pro- viding that the price fixed, which could not be ascertained. shall be in force only for 30 days, the national handling com mittee being empowered to raise or lower 1t as the size of the crop then seems to justify.
 The convention was still in session at midnight, and indications were that final adjournment would not be reached before morning. All of the days prS, sedings were executive
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-09-04

facturing sections fear the trust mag mates retention will cost the party many labor votes, but that Chairman Hitch cock, who accepts all blame, points out that, as the Duponts politically own Del aware, he thought it good strategy to cor ral the electoral vote of the state when it could be done by simply humoring the ambition of one man.
 The department of justice is sweating in it's beard, however. The attorney gen. eral is reported having protested to the president that the placing of Dupont in such conspicuous place and giving him cntrol of the campaign oratory will not only add credit to the democrats charge that there is to be no further fol- lowing of the Roosevelt antitrust policy, but that the selection may greatly em- barrass the government in its prosecu- ton of the powder trust. w. $. .
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-09-04
Postal Chances.

Washington, September 3.-(Special.)- )- Rural carriers appointed; Brantley, Route No. 2, John D. Sasser. carrier, John J. Tisdale substitute; Wadey, Route No. 1, Luther H. Killgore, carrier, Horace Kill gore, substitute. Robert w. Creighton is appointed postmaster at Redwood, Franklin county, vice C. l.. Fossick, re- signed
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-09-04
campaiun Funds Sent In.

Lincoln, Neb.. September S.-Chas. w.. Bryan today sent a check for s2,0O0 to Gov. c. N. Haskell of Oklahoma, com- prising the receipts over expenditures in the Commoner office from July 29 to September 1. He also sent check for s320 as the receipts from fifty-nine con tributors to the fund.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-09-04
Pope Receives Cardinal.

Rome, September a.-The Pope today received in audience Cardinal Gotti. who had just decided to submit before the congregation of the propaganda on Sep tember ', the questions relating to the appointment of a coadjutor archbishop of San Francisco and a bishop for the new diocese of Rockford H.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-09-04
Car of Steel Arrixes

Sheffield, September Especial .)-The first car of steel for the manufacture of steel ranges ever received here arrivd September 1, consigned to the Sheffield Steel Range and Stove company. The steel is a high grade of range steel and was shipped from Wellsville. Ps.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-09-04
Death Sentence Deferred.

Trenton, N. J., September S.--Archibald Heron, who shot and killed the Rev S. D. D. Peckett, at Metheun on July 15, will not be put to death in the electric chair next week. His case has been carried to the court of errors and ap- peals, where 1t will be argued at the November term. Pending decision. Herron's sentence will not be put into Affect,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-09-04
FARMERS UNION HOLDS
 VERY STORMY MEETING

Fort Worth, Tex, September 3.-While no official of the National Farmers union will admit that a fixed minimum price for cotton has been decided on, it is cer- tain that such action was taken after a stormy session of that organization to- day.
 The controversy, it is understood, arose over the price to be fixed, one faction fav- bring 12 cents and another IA cents The discussion at times became so heated and bitter that it was feared the dele gates would come to blows, but Presi- dent Barrett and other cool heads suc-