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The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1909-10-02

Venezuela has 100000 acres devoted
to the raising Of coffee. The number
Of plantations is $1,000 aud the annual
the great wheat granary Of South
America. exported S6.672. 600 bushels
Of wheat from Jan. to Aug. !. This
is about 100000 more bushels than
for the corresponding period last year.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1909-10-02

Light clothing and cool drafts Of wa
ter are just as refreshing for little ba-
bies in hot weat her as for grown folks,
and a lot Of their fretfulness and cry
ing during the heated season are very
likely due to the fact that their needs
In these two particulars are not given
the attention they deserve. Babies
have feelings the same as old folks.
but aren't endowed with capacity to
kick up as much disturbance II their
wants are disregarded.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1909-10-02

Town health officers should inquire
more carefully than is customary into
the practice followed by many siaugb
ter house pr s'rietors OF. haulinc tue
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1909-10-02

Cold storage experiments which have
been conducted by the genealogical d.
vision of the department of agriculture
seems to show quite cOnclusively that
apples will keep most perfectly in
storage which are picked when full
ripe and minimum Of the starch con-
tent is turned TO sugar. The keeping
quality of the fruit is further increased
by the carefulpSr possible handling in
picking and packing aud placing In
storage as soon as may be after pick
ing. 1t was found that underripe
fruit tended to shrink in storage aud
lost much OF its sweetness and flavor.
Trials which have been made with
"hogging down" corn by experiment
stations and individual feeders seem
to demonstrate quite clearly that a
corn crop fed in this way is handled
with the least possible expense, while
the hogs make more rapid gain In
weight than under any other system
of feeding This is somewhat rare
instance of where that which seems to
be the easiest way OF doing thing is
also the most to be commended from
the standpoint of dollars and cents.
To make the plan most effective the
field should be fenced of in small
areas and the hogs made to eat one
section up clean before being turned
into another.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1909-10-02

A lot has been written and consider
ably done Of late along the line of
eradicating tuberculosis from dairy
herds for the sake OF these animals
and the hogs that may follow them
1t is about time the babies In town and
country homes who are compelled to
subsist largely on milk from tubercular
cows had a word said in their behalf
1t may be that dollars don't talk so
loud for them as for the animals in
pen or feed lot. but common decency
and humanity should.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1909-10-02

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-22
IDEKAS7A1ING STORM CAUSES CUMMINs PROPOSES
 EIGHT DEATHS IN CLEVELAND ANINCOME TAX LAW
Motion Argued For NeW
 Trial M Cooper Case

Nashville, April 21.-That the court by it's instructions practically commanded the jury to convict Col. D. B. and Robin Cooper of the murder of former Senator Carmack was the contention of Judge Anderson in his argument for a new trial this afternoon. The judge read the in- structions of Judge Hart as 10 the right of the Coopers to seek former Senator E. W. Carmack
 "The court, in this instructions" said Anderson declares in effect that the Coopers had a right to cross the street and seek Carmack. but that they crossed that street at their peril and that if they went across, prepared to use force against Carmack if he resented their demands, that they were debarred from pleading the right of self-defense.
 That is what you charged, your honor, and believe it is error. Your honor admitted that the Coopers had a right to cross that street and to demand of Senator Carmack that he cease using Colonel Cooper's name. Then if they had that right and if Carmack resented the exercise of that right to the extent that he endangered the Coopers lives, no one can hold that they had forfeited their right to protect their own lives, even to the extent of taking his"
 ''The court' remarked Judge Hart,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-22
DAYS HAPPENINGS
 IN WASHINGTON

Washington. April 21.-The most import ant happenings in the nations capital today were as follows:
 Reading of the tariff by paragraphs was begun in the Senate and Senator Cum mins of Iowa presented his income tax bill, discussing it at length,
 On the eve of election the contest for president general of the Daughters of the American Revolution between Mrs. Scott and Mrs. Story. oyer-shadowed all other matters of the third days session of the congress
 President Taft promised to investigate a complaint that the western railroad are discriminating against Salt Lake City. Ogden and other inter-mountain cities in the matter of freight rates, and vio- lating the antitrust laws.
 Disclaiming any intention of using their claims against the railroads for loss or damage to beef to secure rebates Morris & Co.,, the Chicago packers, replied to a letter written by Attorney General Wick ersham.
 Independent oil producers of the coun- try met here and outlined plans for their fight against free petroleum, which they claim would put them out of business, preparatory to a hearing tomorrow be- fore the Senate finance committee.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-22

''holds that it is the law; that when one goes over and provokes a difficulty he cannot plead self-defense."
 We hold" retorted Anderson, that Cooper had a right to go across the street. makeah demand upon Carmack and with his mind made up to kill the senator if the latter endangered Cooper's life.
 Judge Anderson concluded his argument at 4 D. m. and court adjourned until g a. m tomorrow. As the bailiff adjourned court Captain Fitzhugh of the state said :
 Judge Anderson's argument Is ahse- lutely dangerous If that were the law any two of us for instance, could go out and look up an enemy. One of us could aggravate and devil him until he com mitted an overt act. then the other could kill him and We would plead self-defense The idea itself is revolting."
 The arguments of the defense, as they progressed. developed that the theory of the counsel for the Coopers is: That Robin fired In self-defense, after he had received one of Carmacks bullets; that whatever Colonel Cooper's intentions were in seek ing Senator Carmack. Robins were pa clfic; that Robin therefore Is not guilty of murder. and therefore that his father, who did not fire a shot cannot be guilty.
 The state will make brief arguments to- morrow and Judge Hart will then take the motion under advisement.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-22
GOVERNOR LILLEY
 DIES AT. HARTFORD


 Hartford, Conn, April 21-Gov George Leavens Lilley died at the executive mansion at 7:26 o'clock this evening after battling with acute nephritis for four weeks There were at the bedside Mrs. George L. Lilley, the three sons. Feeder ick, John and Theodore Lilley, and Mrs. John A. Lilley and the attending physi- clans.
 As soon as the news WAS snread abroad the fire bells of Hartford sounded the age of the dead goyernor-49-and de- tachment of the First company, Gov ernors Footguards, was immediately mus tered to go on duty at the executive man. sion.
 The funeral will be held from Trinity church, Hartford. The body will be es- corted to the state capitol prior to the funeral services and lie in state in the rOtunda.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-22
PEACE AND HARMONY
 AMONG THE DAUGHTERS

Washington, April 21.-on the eve of the battle of the ballots for offices of the Daughters of the American Revo- luton, the contestants are concentrating their forces and each claiming victory. Both Mrs. Scott of Illinois and Mrs. Story of New York are confident of the out come. Each was accorded today demon- strations by their followers during the sessions of the congress It was the first time that Mrs. Scott had appeared before the delegates in any other capacity titan an observer but today she entered the limelight when she announced from the platform a personal contribution for Con tinental Hall.
 A dramatic feature of today's meeting was the frank statement of Miss Janet Richards, the official reader. that she, and she alone, was responsible for the blunder of last night which had placed
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-22
DEMOCRAT MAY BE
 APPOINTED JUDGE

Washington, April 21.-(Special.) )-The North Carolina democratic congressman are feeling mighty good over the indica- tions that the President is going to ap- point a democrat to the vacancy in the federal judgeship in the Eastern North Carolina district. The Tarheel democratic congressman have strictly refused to in- dorse a republican or say that the ap- pointment of any particular republican would be satisfactory to them, or to the people of North Carolina, hence their at titude Is largely responsible for the pre- yailing opinion that the judgeship is to go to a democrat.
 A good many Alabama politicians be- lieve that had the Alabama delegation stood solidly against the appointment of republican to Judge Hundleys place there would now be no doubt of the result and Campbell, Cabiness, Altman or some other democrat would carry of the plum.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-22
INDEX OF TODAY'S NEWS
Page i

Page i. Terrible storm strikes Cleveland. Senator Cummns proposes income tax Civil war imminent in Turkey Motion for new trial in Cooper case Getting ready to take census Patten, the wheat king, is inspecting crop. Peace and harmony among the Daugh- ters. out
 Page 2. Orators at night session of medical so- ciety Better business in the iron market.
 Page 3. Talladega has new city officials. Railroads fight to last ditch. Annston gets large order.
 Page 4. Editorial comment.
 Page 5. City Council declines to re-elect pr. Hardness city health officer. Judge Fea- gin elected recorder Symposium on tuberculosis was feature of yesterdays sessions of medical asso- citation. Citizen says it would be vandalism to rage present courthouse. J. M Garner well-known baliff, drops dead on street.
 Page 6. Mrs. Norton gets blackhand letter.
 Page 7. Birmingham society. Dolly Dalrymple interviews Emma Eames.
 Page 8. Barons win from Montgomery.
 Page g. National Guard freed of charge.
 Page TO- Selma paving will be delayed.
 Page ii. Stock market is confused and lower Wheat recovers part of its losses Cotton declines on general selling.
 Page 12. Bessemer ladies preparing for Memor- ial Day celebration. Raids made by Ensley police on Wy lam soft drink stands.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-22

Mrs Story, Mrs. Mclean and the con- gress in an awkward position, resulting in the refusal of the president general to recognize Mrs. Story in order to sub init her report as regent of New York. The explanation which was accompanied by an open apology, was greeted with applause, and what promised to develop into a most disagreeabe situation turned out to be a love feast, for both Mrs. Story and Mrs. Mclean expressed them selves as entirely satisfied.
 The superstitious ones. however, tonight are predicting all sorts of dire happen ings tomorrow, and 1t is all because the English sparrows which had infested the hall since the congress convened, have been destroyed. During the afternoon re- cess men armed with air rifles picked off one by one 10 little doves of peace" as they had come to be known. and their merry chatter sounded no more. No one of the congress was willing to admit that she gave the order of execution.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-22
DARE DEVIL DRIVERS
 WILL CLIMB LOOKOUT

Chattanooga, April 21.-Fifteen daring automobile drivers are entered for the mountain-climbing contest up old Look out, and tomorrow the battle above the clouds will be re-enacted with far diff ferent implements of warfare than those used in the famous struggle of the sos. Of the 15 entrants 10 are noted drivers, who have competed In many of the great est races of this and other countries. Among these are Lewis Strang, Dewitt and Louis Chevrolet the Frenchman, who will drive Buick cars; Grenier, the Chi cago millionaire, driving Thomas; Harry Futile and Bert Miller in a Stoddard-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-22
GETTING READY TO TAKE
 THE CENSUS NEXT YEAR

Washington, April Especially the expectation that the conference com mittee will reach full agreement on the census bill within few days the census bureau is preparing for the work of talk ing the census of the United States next year. In each of the states the director of the census hopes to be able to recommend the supervisors-one for each congress sional district-in order that they may be appointed by the President and confirmed by the Senate before the present session of Congress ad1ourns. This will give the supervisors, In their turn, an opportunity to select the thousands of enumerators
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-22
Aqed Einancier Dies.

Thomas, the well known financier, art collector and churchman, died tonight at his home in this city from blood clot on the heart. He was 7S years old.
 measures have been adopted for the main- tenance of the general security. The council debated upon the advisability of proclaiming a state of siege In Constanti- nople with a view of facilitating the oc- cupation of the city by the Saloniki army.
 The men of the warships have taken the oath of allegience in accordance with the demand of the investing forces. and the fleet is now under orders to sail for the Mediterranean for maneuvers A dep utation from the navy expressed to tho commander of the invading army their entire agreement with the latter's wishes.
 In parliamentary circles the story is current that the Sultan declared that if culpabiliy on his part in recent events could be proved, he would be prepared to suffer punishment The Sultan is also credited with having said that in the event of absolutism being restored he would consider himself the worst of towards 1T he deigned to reign two days.
 Enver Bey and Niazi Bey, who had charge of the transport of the re-enforce- ments to the Solonilsi army, reached San stefano, the headauarters of the advance post. today.
 Ahmed Riza. ex-president of the cham Der. also arrived at San Stefano and was given a great reception. The deputies car i'ied him on their shoulders to their meet ing place.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-22
OH Men Will Protest.

Washington, April 21.-More than 100 in- dependent oil producers and refiners are to meet President Taft tomorrow after they have appeared before the Senate finance committee in an endeavor to have 8 duty placed on petroleum. The oil men already in the city held a meeting today and outlined the plan of their statement to be made to the Senate committee and to the President They claim that free petroleum will seriously cripple their busi- ness. inasmuch as the Standard oil com pany owns the oil business in Mexico and has producing fields in many other countries. They claim that oil can be shipped from Mexico and other points to New York cheaper than the independents can produce it in the United States.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-22
OvervaIuation In Claims.

Washington, April 21.-Morris X Co.,. the Chicago beef packers. in replying to a recent letter written to the Attorney Gen eral, disclam any intention to use their claims against the railroads for loss or damage to beef in transit as a device to secure rebates. The Attorney General in his letter stated in effect that inyestiga- ton had disclosed the fact that certain packers whether with unlawful intent or not, had obtained excessive damage for beef injured or lost. and said that the practice of over-valuing dressed beef transported and the use of such over valuation as a basis for claims against the railroads where the beef is injured or destroyed in transit must be abandoned at once.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-22
Customs Court Provided For.

Washington April 21.--The Senate com mittee on finance today practically per- fected an amendment to the tariff bill providing for the establishment of a cus- toms court to hear cases appealed from the board of appraisers. The court will consist of three members, to receive sal aries of $l0,000 a year each Headquar- ters of the court will be in the New York district but the court may sit in any of the other eight districts whenever re- quired. While away from headquarters in New York two members of the court will be competent to hear cases
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-22
PATTEN THE WHEAT KING
 IS INSPECTING THE CROP

Chicago, April 21.-James A. Patten, bull leader in wheat, left this city today per- sonally to inspect the crop outlook, par- ticularly as it bears on the amount of wheat which may be delivered to him on July contracts. MT, Patten's departure was made quietly and was discovered by the majority of his associates only after it had been an accomplished fact. He is accompanied by an expert and it is believed will inspect the winter wheat crop in Missouri, where reports are con ficting. The most recent tidfngs from that commonwealth was bearish. 'declar- ing that despite a backward season anu blowing under, an average crop was ex- pected.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-22

Whether this neighboring state will be able to deliver new crop wheat in July is a matter of the greatest importance to traders, as the bulls have operated on the theory that this wheat will not be available for delivery here; the bears, of course. to the contrary.
 The bull leaders destination was care fully preserved secret by those sup posed to know. The trip will afford him considerable relief from the tremendous strain under which he has been laboring for some months.
 The market was rather featureless early in the session today. July reluctantly rose a cent from yesterdays close, but the May option seemed to pe content with the prices given out during the previous session.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-22

Dayton. and P. w. Lytle of Memphis, who will be the only driver of a steam ear. The start will be made from the old blacksmith shop which was the scene of the romance of "St. Elmo" and the goal is the mountain house
 It is no prepared course with cushioned curves Along the route are points where danger of a fall to dizzy depths is im- minent. At the bridge over incline No Is one which will be sought by lovers of thrilling sights. Here is double re- verse curve and the dare-devils say they will not slaclIen speed for the turns.
 The first car is scheduled to leave the foot of the mountain at clock sharp and the others will follow at intervals of a few minutes.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-22

who will serve under them at an early date. Under the law, the supervisors will receive a flat salary of $500 plus S1 per 1000 of population enumerated This will make their salary about $1700. The enum- orators will serve about one month, from April l5 of next year to May b. Their salaries will vary from s to $7 a day It Is estimated at the census bureau that Alabama will have about 1900 enumerators next year and Tennessee 1850.
 If Director North is permitted to do so, there will be little politics in the appoint ment of the supervisors and enumerators He says political considerations will not control, but the appointments will be made in the public interest.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-22
Woman Pensioner In iured.

Washington, April 2.-Mrs. Sarah E. Thompson, aged n, who served as spy during the civil war, and who is said to be the only woman carried on the pen- sion rolls as a soldier. was so severely injured here today by being knocked down by a street car near the capitol that she may die. She rendered con- spicuous service to the union cause during the civil war by the discovery of the whereabout of the noted Confederate general, John T. Morgan. Mrs. Thomp- sot, who is native of Tennessee, is em- pldEed in the postoffioe department
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-22
Domestic Trauedy.

New Orleans, April I.-Leon Soupenne president of the Butchers association of New Orleans who was shot several days ago by Alexis Francinguez, a saloon keeper. died at the Charity hospital to- day as the result of his wound. Francin- guez was arrested and charged with mur- der. He claims that the shooting was caused by Soupenne's attentions to his wife after he previously warned the butcher not to again call at his house.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-22
Abandoned Vessel siahted.

Norfolk Va. April 21.-Captain Smith of the British steamship Adriatic reports having sighted the schooner Elvira Ball on April in latitude 4:47. longitude 46:4e The Elvira Ball was abandoned, water logged, and 150 miles off Cape Henry several months ago. Captain Smith re- ported the decks of the Ball awash, with her foremast standing. On March 15 a report was filed here that boats crew from the British ship Civic had boarded the derelict Ball and set fire to her in latitude 4O:4s, longitude 54:7s.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-22
Chauffeur Lands In Jail.

New York, April 21.-M. R. Daragh. the chauffeur of the automobile which on March 27 in this city ran down and killed Ingaard T'rmble. son of Robert T. Trim ble of Cynthiana Ky, was today com mitted to jail on coroners jury yer dict charging criminal negligence. After the running down oi young Trimble, Darragh fled from the city, but was ar rested in Port Arthur, Tex.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-22
Mrs. Boyle Identified.

Mercer, Pa. April 2i.-Mrs. Boyle, the alleged wife of James H. Boyle, abductor of Willie Whitla, the Associated Press learned tonight, is Helen McDermott of Chicago. Previous stories to the effect that she was a member of a prominent and wealthy family are without any foundation whatever.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-22
Gone to Bury Husband ds.

Oklahoma City, April 2l.-Mrs. Jesse West and Mrs. Joe Allen passed through here today from Canadian, Tex, en route to Shawnee Okla, to receive the bodies of their husbands. who were lynched by a mob at Ada, Okla, Monday. Both will be buried in Shawnee, their former home. The women were grlef-strcken, and were accompanied by 15 young children com posing both of the families
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-22
Expense Money for Taft.

Washington, April 21.-An appropriation of $25,OOO to pay the travelling expenses of the President to be expended in his discretion, during the fiscal year of 1910, is proposed in an amendment to the cen sus appropriation bill introduced in the Senate today by MT Guggenheim. The amendment was referred to the commit tee on the census.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-22
Accused of Peonaqe.

Greenville, S. C., April 2l.-The trial of Joshua w. Ashley of Anderson, accused of peonaee will begin here tomorrow In the federal court. Ashley Is now mem Der of the state legislature, serving a second term in the lower house. There are many counts in the indictment against him.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-22
New Proclamation.

The council of ministers have drafted a proclamation which was published this evening It denies the rumors of dissen- sions between the troops of the garrison and the investing army and states that