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The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1909-07-15
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The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1909-07-15
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-31
LORD BERESFORD
 TO ENTER POLITICS

London March 30.-There Is strong prospect that the picturesque and pop ular figure of Admiral Lord Charles Beresford will be seen immediately in the thick of the political struggle. Since his return to London after hay ing been relieved of the command of the channel fleet he has talked free ly with his friends, declaring that he would do all in his power to stir up the country to insist upon larger and more efficient navy.
 Lord Charles had a long discussion on naval affairs with Premier Asquith today, the result of which will large ly determine his course.
 For the defects in the navy Lord Charles planes the economical policy of the cabinet ministers, particularly the chancellor of the exchequer, Da- vid Lloyd George, whom he designates as a little navy man and whose in- terests he declares, "are chiefly old age pensions and other domestic pro jects.''
 The debate in the house of commons yesterday appears almost to have flat tened the. little navy party. News papers, which have heretofore been it's strongest organs now say that it is impossible for the country to run the smallest risk of being overtaken by Germany in the construction of battle ships. is
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-31
DEBATE ON TARIFF
 BILL IS VERY WARM
Stamp Ta& Is Proposed
 For Raising ReUenue

Washington, March S0.-(SpeciaL)-Re publican leaders in the House and Senate have consulted with the President regard ing the advisability of incorporating in the tariff bill a stamp tax and have been given to understand that the administra- tion would not object to it.
 The proposed tax, if 1t is finally added to the Payne bill, will not be as extensive as it was during the Spanish-American war, al which time 1t was proprietary and a documentary tax. This time it is planned to make it merely documentary duty.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-31
ELIOT IS TO
 BECOME AN AMBASSADOR

Washington, March so.-President Taft, speaking at a dinner rendered to Presi- dent Charles W. Eliot of Harvard uni- versity in this city tonight. announced by direct inference that Dr. Eliot had been tendered and was considering the ap- pointment of ambassador to Great Britain.
 Senator Root of New York had in- dicated the selection of Dr. Eliot early in the evening and President Taft made the announcement stronger by declaring he indorsed all that Senator Root had said.
 MT. Root declared that before what ever monarch he (ElioD shall stand. we will know our great republic In all its good qualities is represented by a true American gentleman
 The dinner was given by the Harvard alumni of Washington President Taft or arriving at the banquet hall late in tn, evening was greeted with rousing cheers and of Here's to good old Yale, drnl 'er down'' and with nine Harvard ''rahs'
 The dinner had a decided dash of col
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-31
TESTIMONY ENDS
 IN TRUST CASE

Chicago, March 30.-Taking of pre- liminary testimony in the government suit against the DuPont DeNeMours Powder company of New Jersey and 42 allied concerns and individuals for alleged conspiracy in restraint of trade, was completed today before Special E,X- aminer Mahaffey. Assistant Attorney General Wade H. Ellis had charge of the governments side of the case. Only two witnesses were examined today.
 D. P. Brewster, an independent pow der manufacturer, but formerly in charge of the Chicago office of the Du- Pont company, told of his relations with the alleged trust and described methods adopted in pursuit of business. During his examination many objec- tions to questions were made by coun- sel for the defense
 At the conclusion of the examination postponement was taken until April at Wilmington, Del, where the suit was begun in the United States circuit court.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-31
PEACE IS AID TO
 RUSSIAN CREDIT

St. Petersburg. March 30-The settle ment of the Balkan conflict has had Q gratifying influence on Russian credit Government securities of all classes have experienced a real boom, rising to figures not equalled since the convocation of the first duma.
 Russian imperial As closed yesterday at 795s. Today they went to s07s and closed at S0ss in spite of heavy realizing. Rus sian imperial 5's today touched 9Sh, ths highest on record The internal loan of 1908 is quoted at 97ls
 The most sensational advance was reg istered in lottery bonds. the first series of which advanced 10 points yesterday and 15 today. They closed today at 391. 4 points below the best. The second series was quoted at 2S2 last week: today they touched 300 and closed at 297.
 The only government issue not affected is the new loan which is steady at soh. The rise in Bank and Steel stocks in par ticuar is significant and is taken to in- dciate revival of business. which, in the matter of metals, has been greatly depressed for many months.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-31
OF TODAY's NEWS
Page i.

IdQG |. Crazy Snake is captured in Oklahoma. Child labor laws must be bettered. Warm defense on tariff bill Stamp tax is proposed by republicans. Judge Hundey will confer with Taft Women protest against tariff bill. Dr. Eliot to be an ambassador Terms of settlement of Balkan troubles. Dr. Eliot predicts great things for south.
 Page ?. Ladies of Bessemer will assume charge of charity hospital Ensley does not want to be annexed to Birmingham.
 Page 5. Dr. Cunningham may be in race. Attorney General Garber has work ahead. Andy Lloyd kills Scott Graham at Gull man.
 Paae 4. Editorial comment.
 Page 5. One thousand dentists here attending national convention. Detail plans made for big Terminal pa rade next Tuesday. Mountain Terrace election held today. Methodist district conference hears re- port on work of securing half million for Birmingham college. Secretary Babb thinks skyscraper is best solution of jail problem. Iron making better showing.
 Page 6. General sporting news.
 Page :. Birmingham society. Dolly Dalrymple writes for women.
 Page 8. New passenger train for Meridian.
 Page g. Stock market stands unchanged Cotton fails to make an advance. Wheat declines under pressure.
 Page 10. Georgia convict system will be changed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-31
CRAZY SNAKE CAPTURED AND ICF4ILD LABOR LAWS
 IS FOUND BADLY WOUNDED MUST BE REVl
Judge Hu11dIey To HaUe
 Conference Wifh Iaft

washington, March s0.- Special )-- Judge oscar R. Hundley reached Wash ington today and had a conference with the Attorney General late this aft ernoon. At it's conclusion Judge Hund- ley said he had nothing to say about the matter. The White House tonight made an engagement for the judge to see the President Thursday. The judge still expresses every confidence that he will win though all the Ala bama politicians gathered in Wash
 ington will be greatly surprised if he
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-31
MISSING WOMAN
 HAS BEEN FOUND

New Orleans, March 30-Having mys- teriously disappeared from her home here month ago, Mrs E. w. Baker wife of ,l grain broker of reputed wealth. who re- gently removed with his family to New Orleans from San Francisco. is tonight once more with her family in this city.
 According to the story which the detec- tive department here states was made to them by q member of the family. Mrs. Baker was found in New York. 1t was declared that she had been supposedly drugged by woman whom she met here on the day of her disappearance. but who has not been located. It was some days after Mrs. Baker arrived in New York, according to the facts thus presented. that she regained full possession of her facul- ties and notified her husband of her whereabouts. MT. Baker said tonight that he preferred not to discuss the occurrence further.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-31
BLOUNT CASE IS
 NEARLY FINISHED

Amite City, La, March 30-In his testi- money today at the trial of Avery Bount, who is charged with the murder of. three members of the Breeland family, and who is now on trial for the murder of Breeland alone, William Stevens gave q graphic description of the scene of the murders shortly after they had been committed.
 Stevens said a little baby, which later proved to be child of Mrs Everett was crawling around In the road among the bodies of it's mother and Mir and Mrs. Breeland. Breeland was still breath ing and was able to tell them that Avery Blount and some other man had shot them down. Mrs Everett the mother of the child, had begged for her baby's life and Avery Blount had taken it out of her arms, after which he had blown her head off with shotgun. Mrs. Bree- land had her breast shot entirely away and Breeland was also badly wounded
 severe ross-examination failed to shake Stevens testimony. The state then rested it's case and the defense will to- morrow commence it's efforts to prove an alibi for Blount.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-31
WAR MADE UPON
 THE BONUS SYSTEM

San Antonio, March 30.-War on the bonus system in use on coast lines of the Santa Fe railroad and the hidden threat of strike unless the practice is abolished was declared in resolu- tion adopted today by the national con vention of the Brotherhood of sLoco- motive Engineers. The charge is made that the Sante Fe is trying to install bonus systems over the lines.
 This is in the nature of bribe to one employe to outdistance, by fair or foul methods, his fellow workers and Is therefore a reflection upon the honesty and industry of all,' the report reads.
 The brotherhood also resolved in ef- feet to continue the fight against the Brotherhood of Locomotive Bremen and Enginemen.
 The convention will adjourn tomor- row when delegates will go on a tour of Mexico.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-31

lege spirit and rollieking songs and paro- dies abounded. Among these a para phrase of MT Dooleyn addressed to Dr. H. w. Wiley. the pure food expert of the department Of agriculture, caught the fancy of President Taft and he joined in the cheers for pr. Wiley.
 Dr. Eliot was the first speaker of the evening and was immediately followed by Senator Root, who, after relating several anecdotes on Mir Taft paid a foreeful and eloquent tribute to the retiring liar yard president He fairly swept his au- dience off It's feet when in concluding he said
 Should it so befall Dr. Eilot to be ac- credited as the American ambassador to one of the great courts of Europe. be- fore whatever monarch he shall stand there We shall know our great republic in all the good qualities of truth and sim cerity of nature. i'll all it's pious ideals and aspirations, Is represented by q man, an American gentleman, scholar, a sage, indeed"
 President Taft in his speech devoted himself entirely to an enogy of Dr. Eliot and the ideals of education and the fostering of the. university split for which he has stood
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-31

Representative Dalzell of Pennsylvania, in a conference with Mr Taft, said he thought such tax would bring into the treasury yearly revenue of about $25,- 0,000. This, however, may be slightly in excess of the actual sum. It will be more accurately estimated by officials of the treasury department.
 One of it's chief appeals is that it woul3 be easily collected. On the other hand,/ ( great objection to it is that 1t would IP~ with strong objection in the Senate,o' is generally conceded that it would O { the House without difficulty. butk3 le upper house it would have to VI q { a strong gale.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-31
MEMBERS OF SHIPS
 CREW ARE MISSING

Havana, March 30.-Fourteen members of the crew of the Hamburg American steamer Altenburg, which was burned here yesterday, are missing, and 1t IS feared they have perished. The Alten- burg caught fire at the burning piers of the Havana Central railway, and the flames spread so quickly that the officers and crew were forced to abandon the ship. The missing include Second Officer Ru- dolph Horn of Sensburg, East Prussia; Third Engineer Carl Wittkoop of Stet- tin, the cooks steward, cabin boy, four white members of the crew, and i've St. Thomas negroes.
 The steamer was beached last night at Regla, on the east side of the harbor. The fire is still burning in the coal bunk CTS and cargo, and this makes search for the bodies impossible. The steamer and the cargo, which was valued at $2Oo,- GOO, are almost total loss
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-31
STORY 4OF ATTACK
 DOUBTED IN ROME

Paris. March BOA special dispatc oh from Rome says that Giuseppe Tosti, eXPresident Roosevelt's alleged assail- ant on board the steamer Hamburg, emigrated from Italy to New York with his son. The latter was deported as a dangerous character and Tosti appealed to the White House to have the order af de oortation rescinded. This appeal at first was not answered but finally Tosti was informed that President Roosevelt could not interfere in the matter. According to the dispatch Tosti then decided to rejoin his son and embarked on the steamer Ham burg by pure chance. Being under the delusion that the ex-President wished to harm his son, the sight of MT. Roose- welt drove him into frenzy. The au- thorities at Naples will take charge of Tosti on the arrival of the Ham burg and place him on trial.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-31
TERMS OF SETTLEMENT
 OF BALKAN TROUBLES

Belgrade, March 30.-The formula agreed upon by the powers of Europe and Austria-Hungary for the settle ment of the dispute between the dual monarchy and Servia was accepted by the Servian government today. The formula was presented at the foreign office by the British, French, German, Russian and Italian ministers, and Ser via will, through her minister at Vf- enna, deliver to the Austrian govern ment tomorrow note to the following effect:
 First, Servia declares that her rights have not been violated by the annex ation by Austria Hungary of Bosnia and Herzegovina and accepts the pow
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-31

should do so. The Alabama senators will not see the President until Judge Hundley learns his fate from the Pres ident
 There seems to be no doubt that the cratic candidate such as F. K. Camp bell or Judge Allmon of Tusenmbia. Former Congressman Bowie and former Governor Jellks have seen the Attorney General in favor of E. H. Cabaniss. The Attorney General did not express an opinion as to who would be se- lected.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-31
WOMAN SAVES MEN
 FROM LYNCHING

Chillcothe, Mo, March 3O.-The interven- tion of Mrs. James Wood. wife of farm CT living south of Jamesport, prevented the lynching of the two men accused of shooting and mortally wounding Marshal Caraway at Jamesport yesterday. The men had been surrounded and wounoeo by a posse of farmers. A rope mad been procured and the posse was about to hang the prisoners when Mrs. Wood interfered.
 She pleaded with the leaders to permit the law to take it's course. Her plea prevented the lynching The wounded men were taken to jail at Gallatln.
 Farmers followed the third suspected man to the Grand river bottoms, seven miles northwest of Chillicothe where they expect to capture him.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-31
ELIOT PREDICTS GREAT
 THINGS FOR THE SOUTH

Washington, March 30.-Predictions of wonderful advance for the south along ed- ucational lines and a notable tribute to Thomas Jefferson for the influence he had exerted upon the American public school system formed the features of an address today by Dr. Charles " Eliot, retiring president of Batvard university, before the faculty and student body of the Cen tral High school in this city. The speak CT referred to the great debt which the American universities and colleges owe to Jefferson, whom he declared was one of the greatest geniuses that the country has ever produced.
 'It is wonderful" said Dr. Eliot, Ito see how the influence of that one man on education has lasted. The reason is
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-31
SENATORS HOLD
 UP NOMINATION

Washington, March (Special.)-The Alabama senators are holding up tho nomination of B. M Williams, recently appointed to the Carrolton postoffice from which w. s. Strong was removed. It is claimed that Williams does not live in Carrollton.
 Senator Johnston is trying to secure the reinstatement of David Hutton of Bir- mingham, a machinst In the navy yard in this city. He was discharged some time ago, and it Is believed Improperly 30.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-31
Revision of French Tariff.

Paris, March 9O.-Discussing the Franco Canadian treaty in the senate today, Minister of Commerce Cruppi in- sisted that every rich country in the world should be a client of France, and he described the development of the United States as the greatest economic event of the last century. He said that great development in Canada could be expected and that the senate must choose between the adoption of the treaty and tariff war. The opposition was voiced by Edouard Fortier, who was in favor of postponing adoption pending the com pletion of the revision of the French tariff The debate went oyer nntll April 1.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-31
STRONG PROTEST MADE
 BY WOMEN ON TARIFF

eral of the larger cities, explained the dis criminations of the tariff bill to several hundred prominent Washington women in a lecture here, evoking astonished approv- al when she demonstrated that twenty five of the principal trticles needed by women and children were most heavily burdened.
 It is now thought that the American Federation of Women's clubs will enter the fight by letter and by personal repre- sentation in Washington without further delay.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-31

CTS decision to annul paragraph 25 of the treaty of Berlin.
 Second, Servia will not protest against the annexation of Bosnia and Herzegovina.
 Third, Servia will maintain peaceful relations with Austria Hungary.
 Fourth Servla will return her mili- tary forces to normal conditions by dis charging the reservists and volunteers and she will not permit the formation of irregular troops or bands.
 This note has been prepared at the suggestion of the powers and will be sent with the object of termi lating all misunderstanding between Austria Hungary and Servia First, however, it, together with the former note to Austria will be submitted to the na- tional assembly for approval.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-31

Washington, March 3o.-(Special.)- J. Women of the capital, feeling that the Payne tariff bill discrimirates particularly against almost every article worn by the sex, as well as home necessities, have already begun a quiet fight against the measure, and 1t Is now practically assured that this will develop into a definite cru sade backed by womens clubs here and in all sections of the country
 Miss Jane T. Richards. who has current topic classes of prominent women in sev-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-31
DUMA PASSES THE
 MARINE BUDGET

St. Petersburg, March 90.-The duma to- day passed the budget of the ministry of Marine, including the item of s2, 800 for urgent improvements to the Baltic fleet, but 1t rejected an appropriation of $1, 70O,- GOO toward the construction of a new bat tleship on the ground that the reorgani- zation of the admiralty was incompetent and the shipbuilding plans were not ready to debate.
 M Seavengintseff, in reporting the bud get, summarized the stupendous naval progress abroad and characterized the state of the Russian navy deplorable and demanded senatorial revision of the admiralty.
 The new minister of marine, Admiral Voevoedsky, in reply, expressed the best intentions to promote naval reforms.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-31

that he had two distinct conceptions. both of which were of great value-that edu- cation should be universal, and second that it should proceed from the top down and not from the bottom up.'
 pr. Eliot spoke of the extended tour which he has made In the south In the ln- terest of ehuastioa and which was com cluded at Richmond last night. Speaking of the movement in the southern states, Dr. Eliot said that in very few years a much larger number of children are to have the same privileges in the south that the boys and girls enjoy in the high schools here. He advised the students that if they wanted to make education effective they must do the things them selves by actual contact and observation, and not see someone else do the things for them.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-31
Reports Exaggerated.

Rome. March 30.-Late news received here indicates that either no attempt had been made against exPresident Roosevelt or tn at the first reports had been exaggerated
 The Giornale d'Italia says in this connections:
 Let us rejoice because of the great esteem which MT. Roosevelt enjoys in Italy and because of the shame spared our country"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-31
SEMINOLE INDIANS ARE
 WROUGHT UP OVtR TIE
 REPORTS IF FIGHTING
White Residents of Crazy Snakes Country Are Alarmed For Fear That Seminoles Are Armng
 Themselves for
 Fight.

Fort Worth, Tex, March 90.-A dispatch to the Record from MuslSogee says:
 P. E. Heckman, who arrived here to- night from Cheootah. declares that Crazy Snake, the leader of the band of Indian and negro outlaws, has been taken into custody and that he is being held at Thompson few miles from Checotah. The news of his capture, Hecxman de- clares was brought to Checotah by a courier guide.
 According to the statement of MT. Heck man, the old Indian surrendered without a fight, although he is badly wounded, suffering from gunshot wound in the hip sustained in an encounter with an of ficers posse previdnsly. MT Heckman declares that an official statement as to his capture is being withheld because of the intense feeling prevalent. The In- dian, he declares, will be taken to the federal prison at Maskogee tomorrow.
 The statement of MT Heckman, how ever, has not been confirmed, although communication has been had with Checo- tah by telephone.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-31
J. w. EssIinqer Dies.

Huntsville, March 30.-(Special. )-J James W. Esslinger, aged 59 years, died Sunday at his home near Berkley after brief ill., ness with pneumonia. He was one of the best known citizens of Madison county and was a member of the Masonic order. He belonged to large family of which he is the first to die. His widow and five daughters survive him. The daughters are Mrs. F. M. Drake and Mrs. Otha Lamberson and Misses Jimmie, flora and EsSie EsslIneer
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-31
servian Dynasty Totterins.

Vienna, March 30-The internal situa- tion in Servia is being watched here with anxiety. It is feared that the posi- tion- of the Karageorgevitch dynasty is by no means secure and it is doubtful whether the Servian bands will disarm without disturbances. Consequently Aus tria will maintain strong force on the frontier for the present.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-31
Plea of Porto Ricans.

San Juan, F. R. March 30.-The Porto Rican horticultural society, which rep- resents more than slo00.0oo of Americ9n capital has sent cablegram to B. &. Rodey, judge of the United States court of San Juan, who is now in Washington, to urge Congress to increase the duty on foreign fruits.