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The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-10
POSTAL EMPLOYES
 UNDER CHARGES

Washington, February 9.-Acting upon charges made against three of ficers of organizations of postal em- ployes, Postmaster General Meyer to- day served notice that he would all low them ten days in which to defend themselves. Officials of the depart ment declined to divulges the names of those who had made the complaints which allege the attempt to influence Legislation. The complaints were made against Frank T. Rogers of Chicago, president of the United Association of Postoffice Clerks, William E. Kelly of Brooklyn, N. Y., president of the Ma tional Association of Letter Carriers, and E. H. Roberts of this city, repre- senting the railway postal clerks.
 In the case of Messrs Kelly and Rogers the Postmaster General has also cancelled their leaves of absence and issued instructions to them to re- turn immediately to their respective posts of duty.
 The Postmaster Generals action was taken after several conferences with President Roosevelt.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-10
NATIONWIDE PLANS FOR
 BUILDING UP THE SOUTH

building will be raised by popular sub scription through the south,' said G. G. Dave of Montgomery today. We plan to get $1 ,O0O 0OO and believe We can. The purpose of the movement is to make the south more completely understood and hasten its development from a commercial point of view.
 ''FNurthermore, the congress will not endeavor to build up the south at the ex- pense of the north and west; it will mere ly endeavor to bring the south to the point of development that shall place it on a parity with the north and west For the endowment of the work the Southern Commercial congress will need at least $1. 100000. This is small amount when contrasted with the results that can be brought to the south granting that the south approximates the north in devel- opment in the next few years. In the next few years there Is not county in the south and not a city but will be enhanced in value many times the million dollars required to maintain perpetual work Every property -holder, every bus mess man has a cash interest in this pro- feet"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-10

Washington, February 9.-(Special)- The proposition of the House republicans 10 impose additional international reve- nue taxes by9increasing the tax on beer from DO cents to s1 a barrel, cents a pound on coffee and taxes on proprietary medicines and bank checks and drafts, if carried out, is expected to be met by the democrats with bill imposing in come and inheritance tax. Both of these taxes will fall directly upon the rich and cannot be passed along to the consumers of the country, as can be done in the case of the international revenue taxes contemplated by the republicans. The democrats think the situation can hardly fail to be embarrassing to the repub- licans. The republican leaders will re- sist the adoption of an income tax on the ground that it has been declared uncon- stitutional by the supreme court and 1t would be folly to adopt it in view of that fact.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-10
Experts Testify That
 Smith Is O Pdr0nOi0c
Prominent Medical Men Are Witnesses In the Trial Of Charles R. Smith and Declare That His Act In Killing Laurent
 Was the Act Of Man Laboring Under
 An Insane Delusion n.

brella when he met him and then him." He said insanity was often pre- tended as defense for a crime. The phases of paranoia were gone into with great technical detail, both aliensts say ing: Tt is the most dangerous form of insanity and nearly always comes from hereditary" Dr. Buchanan said that a large per cent of criminals are insane.
 The state has attempted to show no motive for the killing except the hatred of a highly suspicious man for another, who, according to the testimony of all save the defendant himself, had never been other than gentlemanly toward Miss Smith, whom he had seen only four times, and each time in the presence of others.
 Three brothers, sister and a niece of the defendant testified this morning as to his peculiar manner, which had come upon him within the past few years and of insanity in the Smith family. 4 brother three half uncles and two cousins had been in the insane asylum, and his father had spells resembling fits
 Judge Newman Cacyce, who has been Smiths legal adviser, also testified as to the change in his facial expression in the past six months, but said on cross examination that his mind seemed clear on business affairs.
 Friday may not see the end of the trial as the prosecution seems determined to take the experts through the whole bill of metaphysics and split hairs on every point. Another alienist may testify tomor- row.
 Mrs. Edward Laurent, her daughter, Mrs. Draughon, and the three sons were present this morning, seated just across a long table from the defendant, his daughter and MT. Smiths relatives and connections who have been with him throughout the trial.
 Miss Smith is bearing up bravely. The same look of weariness and utter sad ness was evident this morning. Through out the sessions she rests her head in her hand and gazes downward
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-10
FORMER BIRMINGHAM
 MAN DIES IN NEW YORK

New York, February 9.-(Special)- Walter L. Haw1ey, who had an ex- tremely wide acquaintance among men in political life and for nearly 20 years was political reporter for the Evening Sun, died today at his home 249 West 112th street. after having been i'll with typhoid fever about two weeks.
 MT. Hawley was 4s years old. He was born in Harrin, N. C., did newspa- per work at Birmingham, Ala, and was managing editor of the Birming ham Herald before coming to New York. He joined the staff of the Even ing Sun in 1890.
 For years MT. Hawley collected the news at the city hall for his paper He had also attended the national and state conventions since that time and there were few men in public life with whom he was not acquainted. Many of them he knew intimately. It was
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-10

Washington, February 9.-(Special)- The big task set for itself by the South ern Commercial congress was discussed at a preliminary meeting held here to- day.
 Offices will be opened tomorrow in the Union Trust building. immediately op- posite the site upon which will be erected the fine office building. for the congress. In this building opportunity will be given each state of the south for the display of it's products The optimistic plan of the president, John NJ. Parker, is to petition Congress to set aside the building code and erect a great structure IS or 20 stories high.
 The movement has the indorsement of 2S4 commercial clubs, boards of trade, chambers of commerce and similar bodies throughout the south, as well as the in tensely enthusiastic support of the young CT business and professional element of the south, which, it appears, will dom mate it.
 '~rhe money to erect our exhibition
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-10

Washington, February 9.-(Special.) )-The rivers and harbors bill will probably be re- ported to the House tomorrow or Thurs day. It will carry a little less than $1S.- OOOOOO dollars, made up almost entirely Of surveys of interior waterways The bill will call for the appointment of an inland waterways commission to be composed of members of Congress. One of the most important items calls for the definite To- cation of sites for F dams in the Ohio river, work and preparation of plans for two more. The work authorized will ere ate a nine-foot channel from Pittsburg to Cincinnati at an estimated cost of S64,- GOO, ,0O0 The bill does not carry any direct appropriations for new improvements. It authorizes the board of engineers to ascer- tain what improvements should be made on navigable streams and to report on the desirablity of the streams being co-ordi- mated with others in settled policy of in ternal improvement.
 It is understood that several of the projects for the waterways of Alabama have been receiving the attention of the committees and that the Alabama mem bers in Congress have been successful In presenting their claims to the committee.
 It is reported the committee is looking with more than usual favor upon the Coosa river improvements. This is due to the untiring work of Representatives Burnett, Hef1in and Craig of Alabama and Representative Lee of Georgia. These four gentlemen pooled issues and went into get something done looking to the development of the Coosa upon the idea that the water power of the river, if prop erly handled, can be made to pay for the improvements for the navigation which has been so long and earnestly sought by friends of this river. In like manner MT. Burnett and MT Lee worked for the Eto- wah river, and Messrs. Hetlin and Craig
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-10
Eight Million Dollars
 For RiVerS and HdrbOrS
Nearly All Of This Appropriation For Surveys Of Inland Waterways and Alabama Gets Good Big Slice Through the Good Services Of the Various
 Active Congressmen
By wATTERsoN sTEALEY.

for the Tallapoosa, both of them intro- ducing resolutions the same day asking for $15000 for this river and the fact that a survey of all three of these rivers VIII be made looking to the development of power and storage sites, as well as navigation, looks like good news to the districts in which these representatives live.
 No survey of the Tallapoosa for any purpose has ever been made but Rep resentatives Heflin and Craig, through whose districts this river runs, have succeeded in bringing 1t to the front. and they believe and insist that the river can be utilized for power, stor- age and navigation and they expect their conclusions to be justified by the result of the survey.
 Another river which has been neg lected for many years but which Is not to have consideration is the Ca haba.
 This river runs through the districts of Representatives Underwood and Craig, both of who introduced reso- lutions asking for it's survey. The com lnittee has looked favorably upon this project and will report in favor of an appropriation for its survey. The Ala bama has been carefully looked after by MT. Taylor, member of the com mittee, and Congressman 1eIlih' 2Srdls and Wiley who introduced bills for ap- propriations for the betterment of that river The committee recognizes the importance of the Alabama and will recommend a good big appropriation for its maintenance.
 Mobile harbor will be substantially remembered. The Warrior and Its trio- utaries have been receiving the atten- tion of Representative Hobson. The Tennessee and her water power has been looked after by Representative Richardson. The Chattahoochie has been kept to the front by Represen- tative Clayton and Representative Wiley expects to get a survey for canal from Pardido bay to Pensacola bay.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-10
Exhibit Leaves Jacksonville.

Jacksonville, Fla. February 9.-With the close of the tuberculosis exhibition at Jacksonville Sunday night prepara- tions will be made immediately for trans ferring the exhibits to Pensacola. In the meantime the director will make tour down the east coast, stopping at a group of enterprising cities ranging from Key West back up the coast and on to Tallahassee. In these cities the woman's clubs and other organizations have co-operated toward holding one-day sessions with a series of public meetings and conferences of the people who want to help. and who want to better the living conditions of the state.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-10

his custom in campaigns to make a tour of the doubtful ground and his reports on conditions were regarded by politicians as particularly accur- ate
 MT. Hawley was one of the found CTS of the Amen Corner and of the Association of City Hall Reporters. He was president of the latter organiza- tion for several years. He leaves a widow and four sons, Byron, Claude, Fred and Walter.
 The funeral will take place Thurs day afternoon from the Stephen Mer- ritt Chapol4on Eighth avenue.
 Mayor Mcclellan will be represented at the funeral and there will be com mittees present from the Amen Cor ner and the City Hall Reporters As sociation.
 The board of aldermen decided to adjourn in respect to MT Hawley's memory today after passing, mo ton of Little Tim Sullivan, one of MT. Hawley's friends. a resolution of regret at his death.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-10
REPUBLICANS PROPOSE
 TO INCREASE BEER TAX

The democrats will take the position that the supreme court declared an in- come tax constitutional during the Civil War and the later decision. in which the court reversed itself, was the result of very peculiar circumstances which came as near involving the court in a scandal as anything else In it's history. The court split upon the question in way most unprecedented in its annals and the de- cison has always been regarded as very weak and indecisive.
 The democrats will also point to the fact that President Roosevelt has prac- tically urged that another income tax ex- pertinent be tried in the hope that 1t would stand the test of the supreme court and Judge Taft has expressed the opinion that law could be drawn imposing an income tax that would not fall when att tackled in the courts.
 The democrats think they can get the best of the argument with the repub- 1icans If they resist taxes upon the rich.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-10
ROUGH SEAS AHEAD
 FOR SENATOR KNOX

Washington, February 9.-(Special,)- Senator Knox of Pennsylvania, who is slated for secretary of state under the Taft administration, cannot accept the position unless Congress passes a resolu tion reducing the salary of the secretary of state. This unusual condition arises through the constitutional provision pro- viding that mo senator or representative shall, during the time for which he was elected, be appointed to any civil office under the authority of the United States, which shall have been created or the emoluments wherof shall have been in- creased during such time"
 Some time ago when Congress increased the salaries of the cabinet officers MT. Knox was member of the Senate, and he is plainly ineligible for the cabinet pre- miership unless Congress fixes the salary at the figure existing before the increase was voted.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-10
NEGRO MURDERER PAYS
 PENALTY OF HIS CRIME

and the law be allowed to take it's course, declaring that if such were possible they would protect the negro with their lives, action was deferred. and a messenger sent to Bonneville, where Judge A. O. Sykes is holding court, with a request for special term. This Judge Sykes de- clined to call, and today the same mob, reformed, went to the jail where the ne gro was surrendered and the lynching was soon accomplished.
 The representatives of the sheriff here declare that they consider their action in surrendering the negro, in view of the refusal of the court to call a special term. justified in the interest of law and order. Should their action be criticised they de- clare they will resign. According to Bas- kn's confession he first robbed, and in fear that he would be arrested for the robbery, shot and killed the minister. throwing his body into pond, where it was found by searchers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-10
INDEX OF TODAY'S NEWS

Page i. Canal question in a muddle Eight millions for rivers and harbors Report of country life commission Experts declare Smith a paranoiac. British King and Queen visit Berlin Republicans propose increase of beer tax Plans for building up the south. Former Birmingham man dies in New York. Negro murderer is lynched.
 Page 2. Bessemer wants to annex two towns. Inspectors report on mine explosion.
 Page 5. Rainwater will be new fire chief. McMahan sticks to insane actions. Near beer case up tomorrow. Avondale is not of Birmingham.
 Page Q. Editorial comment
 Page 3. Southern steel plants to resume opera tions soon. Board of Trade will ask governor to call extra session of legislature Council committee hears advocates of North Birmingham water proposition. New stockade for convicts at Banner mines about ready.
 Page 6. Secret meeting of legislators.
 Page :. Birmingham society. Feminine Fancies, by Dolly Dalrymple.
 Page 8. Ensley delighted with news of Southern Steel resumption.
 Page g. Stock market very dull. Cotton market almost unchanged. Wheat advances on cold weather
 Page 10. Bench show is a success.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-10
Calhoun Jury CompIete

San Francisco, February 9.-After four weeks of effort during which the reso- lutions of the superior court have been prolonged to an unusual degree, the l2 tentative jurors qualified today to try Patrick Calhoun, president of the United Railways, on the first of IT indictments charging him with a bribery of public officers. Robert B. Symington is the twelfth juror. Tomorrow attorneys will exercise their peremptory challenges.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-10
Worst Blizzard In Years.

Sioux City. Ia. February 9.-With 13 inches of snow on the level and great drifts piled high in the streets by northwest wind that reached a maxi mum velocity of 55 miles an hour, street cars in Sioux City are stalled in the streets tonight Train service from Ne braska and South Dakota is cut off. Trains from the east are late. Reports from Pierre, Mitchell, Watertown, Hu- ron and Yankton say that not for 20 wears has so much snow fallen at one time and that the blizzard in general is the worst in 12 years. Freight and pas senger trains are abandoned or stalled in dr *s-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-10

Mr. Teller continued: "I believe today that you can build a sea level canal at Panama at less cost than lock canal, and only a sea level canal will be of value to the world. Another advantage is that it will not be in danger of de- struction, which will always be feared with lock canal
 Referring to the reports that MT. Taft had ordered the widening of Culebra cut, MT. Teller in response to questions said he did not suppose MT. Taft actual ly ordered" the change, but that he had recommended it.
 Senator Culberson objected to the ref erence of the report on canal finances to the finance cmmittee until the subject had received further consideration
 The suggestion led MT. Warren to ask Mir Kittredge a number of questions, bringing out the statement that unless action is taken at the present session of Congress authorizing the issuance of additional canal bonds, appropriations must be made from the general funds in the treasury, if the work is to con tinue.
 The regular order was demanded and without disposing of the canal question the Senate passed to other subjects
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-10
Taft Is Honored,

Augusta, Ga, February 9.-At the an- nual meeting of the Augusta Bar asso- citation today Judge w. H. Taft, Presi- dent-elect, was elected an honorary mem- Der for life, The same action was taken regarding Justice w. R. Ruddell of the Kings court, Canada.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-10
". J. ALMON GETS
 SENTENCE REDUCED

Washington, February 9.-(Special.)- p penresentative Craig has succeeded in get ting the sentence of w. J. Aimon or lief lin reduced six months. Almon was con- victed by courtmartial for desertion from the army and sentenced to IS months inn prisonment. After thorough presenta- tion of the case for clemency to the Fres- ident bv MT. Craig the chief executive oonsented to reduce the sentence.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-10
Final Blow to Racing.

Olympia, Wash, February 9.-The house today concurred in the senate's defeat of the emergency clause in the anti-race track gambling bill and it was passed as amended. The act becomes operative June II, and makes bookmaking and pool selling felony.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-10
Bond Issue Approved.

Richmond, February 9-At special meeting of the stockholders of the Chesa- peake and Ohio road here today the recent issue of $3O, 900 of bonds and the neces- sary mortgage were approved pup lished report that the road is owned Dy the Standard oil company was denied by Fred Scott of the Chesapeake and Ohio syndicate.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-10

Houston, Miss, February 9.-Roby Bas- kin, murderer of the Rev. W. T. Hud- son. was lynched by mob here this aft ernoon. crowd of over 300 determined citizens took the negro from jail and hanged him to & nearby tree. Not shot was fired and the whole proceeding was conducted in a quiet but business-like fashion. Sheriff Bean of Okolona arrived just as the negro breathed his last.
 The prisoner was secured without resis- tance and accepted his fate as matter of course sullen and without word of entreaty or prayer. He was hanged from an elm tree within 200 yards of the coun- ty jail Yesterday the same mob gathered about the jail, intent on inficting sum- mary punishment. At the entreaty of the local county officials, who urged that eff forts be made to secure speedy trial
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-10
Six-Round FIqht.

Pittsburg, February 9.-"Young Cor bett' of New York, former lightweight champion, fought six rounds with Null Bowse of Pittsburg tonight. No decision was given but Corbett had decidedly the better of the fight.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-10

CONTINUED ON PAon A)
New-York tribune., 1909-11-28
seRNHARoT a PLAYWRIGHT.

Nine. Sarah Bernhardt. while at her sea-
siHe refuge In Belle Isle last summer. wrote
bright little vaudeville. which viii soon
DE produced al her theatre. with Mile.
Jeanne Roliy I'm the leading part. Bern
hardt has not yet decided upon a title for a
new play. which Is. however. completed.
IL Is the story of a great poet. married too
young and who Is falthless ON one oe-
casion 10 his wife. This solitary lapse OF
ndeiity eonvinees him that he loves his
wife more than his transient companion.
But the wife has discovered the fault aud
makes reconciliation impossible.
New-York tribune., 1909-11-28
soUsA's BAND COMING.

John Philip Sousa and his band will give
a single concert a. the IlippOdr0ne on
Sunday evening. December y lie viii be
assisted by Miss Frances Hoyt. soprano:
Miss Grace Hoyt. mezzo-soprano: Miss
Florence Hardeman. violinist. and Herbert
J.. Clarke. cornetist. Mr.. Sousa will play
two new People Who Live I'm Glass
Houses" and The Glory Of the Yankee
Nav"
New-York tribune., 1909-11-28
THE COMING WEEK
NEW PRODUCTIONS.

Monday Afternoon. Nov. at the
Ly7ic Theatre. Divorce" Stanislaus
STANCES version OF Paul Bourgeois 5
drama Mary Shaw, John Glendinning.
John Wesley, Eben Plympton and
Maude Fealy are the chief players.
Saturday Nisht. Dec 4-"The Mig
ger" at The New Theatre. This Is
Charles Sheldon's play. Guy Bates
POST Annie Russell and Ben Johnson
have the principal parts.
New-York tribune., 1909-11-28

BIJOU-"His Name on the Door," play
by Frank Lord. former Assistant District
Attorney OF, New York County. II reveals
the corrupt methods OF an insurance COM
pauy. but metes out no punishment and Of
fers no remedial legislation. Byron Doug
las. Louise Closer Hall and Ethel Clayton
90 the best acting I'm IT,
New-York tribune., 1909-11-28
VARIETY HOUSES.

ALHAMBRA-BrOnxOni will come
here 10 see Edward Abeles. who starred In
"Brewster's Millions" he has a one-act
play called "Self-Defence." VIII H lrur-
ply and Blanche Nichols will teach "A
School Cor Acting" Maggie Cline will sing
her popular Irish songs. Frederick Bond
and Fremont Benton viii expose their
Awful Dad"