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The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-07-02
FIRST MESSAGE OF GOVERNOR BROWN Inheritance Tax Is Recommend
 ed to Legislature MORE AID FOR SCHOOLS Railroad Legislation as Recommended By Governor Brown Is for Aid
 ing Shippers in Settle
 ment of Claims.

Atlanta, July 1.-Gov. Joseph NJ Browns first message was sent to the legislature today. In 1t he approved an in heritance tax, leaving to the judgment of the legislature the wisdom of enacting such a law at this time. Regarding cor porations he pledged that they should be made to obey the law in letter and spirit the same as individuals. He ad- vocated that public utility corporations should remain under municipal control solely. He recommended the establish ment of a department of labor, the state commissioner of labor to act as mediator in disputes between capital and labor An amendment to the constitution was recom- mended to empower the state to issue SGOo,0oO in bonds in order to pay back salaries of public school teachers. Es- pecial attention was directed to the need of district and state agricultural schools of state support.
 The railroads were the subjects of sev- eral direct and indirect recommendations. These included legislation to enable ship pers to obtain prompt court redress for overcharges and delays in settlement of claims, authority for the railroad com mission to confer with railroad officials over double-tracking of main lines and the reduction of the state railroad com mission from five to three members and the elimination of the commissions 8 special attorney and rate expert.
 It was recommended that state bank inspection be made as strict as federal in- spection of national banks. More strin- gent game laws, the shortening of time for killing game and the limiting of the amount of game to be shipped out of the state was recommended at length Sup port of the national guard and care of the state veterans of the civil war were among other recommendations.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-07-02
WHAT WILL HOUSE
 DO WITH TARIFF2
(CoNTINUED FROM PAGE 1.)

CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1.) age profits of retailers Is not over 10 per cent, certainly not over 20 per cent Yet we are all, 90,000,000 of us, to be skinned because Senator Shoot Is a lightning calculator and slight of hand performer with arithmetic. Senator Chauncey Depew set forth the amazing theory that Alex Hamilton is the father of the tarir system and de- clared that Hamilton's system-Ham- ilton, mark you-has conquered every American state, and crossing the ocean had captured every European country except the British isles, and would bag them shortly The tariff system was old and moth eaten a thousand years before the eye of any white man be- held the western world.
 Rome's Tariff System.
 In the days of Augustus Caesar, ac- cording to Gibbon. Rome had tariff system so completely worked out that Messrs Aldrich and Shoot must have modelled theirs upon it. Instead of Hamiltons system capturing Europe. Hamilton borrowed the European sys- tenn and fostered it upon America, the same system from which England emancipated herself in 1S46 under the lead of Robert Peel. But the most ab- surd theory of all absurd theories in the Senate debate Is that tariff instead of raising prices actually lowers them. The people ought to let that statement soak into their heads the ne plus ultra of the absurdest and then serious ly ask themselves this question: If a tariff lowers prices, how does 1t happen that Washington, tor the last four months has been infe sted with great manufa cturers or their agents lobbying against all reductions in the tariff, and in many cases demanding increases in rates?
 Does not every sane man know that if a tariff lowers prices these same manufacturers and their lobbyists would be raising heaven and earth to have the tariff abolished entirely.
 Messrs. Aldrich, Shoot and their con frers seem to think they can induce people to doubt the evidences of their own senses.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-07-02
WARNING OF DEATH IS SENT ID MAYOR Prohibition Is Obnoxious In
 Tennessee Ca pitaI SALOON MEN ARRESTED Mayor or Nashville Says He Will Turn Law vioIators Over to Grand
 Jury, Who May lndict
 or May Not.
SALOON MEN ARRESTED

Nashville, July 1-Mayor James Brown today received an anonymous letter threatening him with death because of the activity he is taking in the enforce ment of the prohibition law. The lan- guage employed In the letter is of the most violent character and is unfit for publication. rigid investigation will be made to ascertain the author of the letter.
 Before 9:30 o'clock this morning four former saloonkeepers and one driver of a brewery wagon had been arrested. charged with violating the statewide law. They were taken to the police station, where they made bond in the sum of s250 for their appearance before Judge Baker tomorrow afternoon. Each is reg fstered as merchant and the charge is violating the statewide law, in that they were observed by the officers dis pensing "beerette" which, under the mayors instructions. is a violation of the law.
 Mayor Brown said this morning:
 '"rhe uniform and consistent policy of the administration will be to send each person who violates the city and state
 
 liquors over to the grand jury for action of that body. Of course, if the grand jury falls to indict. that's the end of that particular case. If an indictment is found, then the case will be pushed in the criminal court
 'The law is plain and prohibits the sale of beer as much as it prohibits the sale of whisky, and all persons who attempt to violate the law by selling beer under various aliases will be prose- cuted."
 A report has been submitted to Mayor Brown by the police, showing that lock- CTS have been put in six places here for merly occupied by saloons.
 It is understood that number of other places will be similarly fitted up. The whisky people here are greatly encour- aged by the action taken by the Alabama supreme court in upholding the locker system In that state.
 policeman has been placed in the building where each locker Is seen with instructions to place under arrest any one caught in the act of disposing of intoxicating liquors.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-07-02
PUT BIRMINGHAM
 ON WEATHER MAP

The Chamber of Commerce is making an effort to get Birmingham on the weather map. It has been discovered that Birmingham does not appear on the weather reports in other big cities. Sec retary J. B. Babb has taken 1t up with Representative Underwood, who will sec that this city gets a fair deal. The local station has not been given the recognition 1t deserves. and people away from home are unable to find out about the weather conditions in Birmingham. This will prob ably be remedied at once.
 In this connection 1t is interesting to note that the observatory will install a printing press shortly for reports and maps which are gotten out daily.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-07-02
Death Follows Shooting.

Des Moines. Iowa. July 1.-Capt. John c. Raymond of the Second cavalry, Fort Des Moines. died today after lingering between life and death since he was shot by Corp. Lisle Crabtree at the army post here three weeks ago. The shooting fol- lowed a reprimand given Crabtree for staying in the city longer than the time allowed him. Sergt. James Washburn and Corporal Such, who were shot at the same time, recovered. Crabtree is in the guardhouse at Fort Des Moines Prepa- rations for the courtmartial of the slayer Will be made immedia tely after the body has been sent east
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-07-02
CITY ITEMS.

Camp Hardee Meeting-Camp Har- dee. United Confederate Veterans, will meet in regular semi-monthly session in the rooms of the Chamber of Com merce tomorrow afternoon at 3 o'clock. Maj James H. Fow1es will address the camp.
 % Staggs' Prelfmnary-Wfll L. Staggs. the constable recently put in the county jail for killing Dan Sparrows, a white man, at Bessie mines. was given a preliminary hearing yesterday morning before Judge I. H. Benners. Staggs was bound over to the grand jury but was allowed bail in the sum of $2500.
 Development Company-Articles of incorporation were filed in the office of the probate court yesterday by the Rossland Development company, which proposes to conduct a general real es- tate business with offices in Birming ham. The authorized capital stock of the company is $50. .000, but 1t will be- gin business with $24,500 paid up. The officers are Robert R. Zell, president; J. B. Stagg, vice president; George H. Edwards, secretary and treasurer.
 New COrpOFatiOn.-Applica for 8 charter was filed in the probate court yesterday by the Washington Loan and Investment company, which proposes as the title indicates to conduct a gen. eral business of making loans on real and personal property The authorized capital stock is $2000, but the company will begin business with $1500 paid in. The officers are J. G. Sparks, president; T. V. Crenshaw, vice president; A. c. Brombe erg, secretary and treasurer.
 Temporary InjunctiOn.-City Court Judge c. c. Nesmith has granted tenn porary injunction restraining Mayor Sid Norwood of West End, the city council of West End and it's police of ficers from interfering with the promo ters of the Afro-American Cemetery company in establishing a negro burial ground at West End No date for the hearing of the cause has been set, but it is likely that the city officials of West End will ask that the injunction be dissolved at an early date.
 Parker Arrested.-Off1cer Ed Parker was arrested yesterday on a warrant sworn out before Judge l. H. Benners charging him with the murder of negro named Philip Tilley. It will be recalled that Parker shot and killed Tilley near Second avenue and Fifteenth street as the negro was advancing upon him with a razor. The coroner held that the officer was justified, but warrant was sworn out for Jim and he was re-arrested yesterday and placed in the county jail on a charge of mur- der.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-07-02
17EinkS Amendmenf E
 Only Means 1 Relief

Representative J. T. Glover believes that the only way to cure the fee sys- tenn is to abolish the faulty section of the constitution. Tt will only take 40 days" he says, "and l see no use of vast ing time and adopting intricate bills which will more than likely be found unconstitutional.
 That section may be struck out, or it may be amended so that salaries can be adopted only in the larger counties, thus leaving the smaller counties as they now stand.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-07-02
DETAILS OF PLAN
 FOR THE SEABOARD

New York, July "Details of the Line railway, placed in receivers hands some time ago, were formally an- nounced here tonight.
 The only securities that are to be surrendered for new ones are the gen. eral mortgage per cent bonds of 1907 for which adjustment bonds are to be exchanged. The first mortgage As are to be deposited so that they may be stamped so as to be redeemed or pur- chased at par later.
 The road is to continue liable for it's just obligations. including guaranties of the bonds of subsidiary lines and it Is intended to vest in the aboard Air Line railway by sale, merger or erwise, the properties of the Bir- mingham Air Line railway; Atlantic. Suwanee River and Gulf Railway com pany; Catawba Valley railway; Florida West Shore railway; Plant City, Area dia and Gulf railway: Roanoke and Tarr River Railway company; Seaboard and Roanoke Railway company and Tallahassee, Perry and Southeastern railway, and Of all other railway com panies, substantially the entire capital stock of which is owned by the Sea board Air Line railway; except the properties of such companies as after careful investigation 1t appears more advantageous to operate under their separate organization. The chief issue of new securities authorized will be 4 per cent refunding bonds, limited to a. total of s125.ooo.oOo, probably to be dated January 1, 1910.
 The other issue of new securities au- thorized Is to consist of adjustment mortgage per cent bonds limited to total. of s25. .000,00 these to be cumu- lative interest bonds probably dated November l, 1909, payable in 40 years.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-07-02
New Parsonaoe at Athens.

Athens, July 1.-(Special.) )-The Metho- dist people of Athens have let the con- tract for handsome 5000 parsonage. It Is to be one of the most modern and ele- gant homes In the town, beautifully To- cated. and will be one of the most de- sirable homes In the conference. The old parsonage has been sold to Capt. T. E. Welles of Pensacola, Fla, who will use 1t for summer home for his family, having sold his handsome suburban prop erty.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-07-02
June Weather Data.

United States Department of Agricul- ture, Weather Bureau. Data for month of June, 1909.
 Atmospheric Pressure: (Reduced to sea level; inches and hundredths)-Mean 30; highest, 3o.1S, on the 22d; lowest, 29.71 on the 3d.
 emperature-Highest 93 on the 18th; lowest, 62 on the 1st; greatest daily range, 22, on the 7th; least daily range, 2, on the 3d.
 Mean for this month in 1893, 7S; 1894, 82; 1895, S2; 1896. 77; 1897, S2; 1898, s1; 1899, 80; 1900, IT; 1901 80; 1902, S1; 1903, "A; 1904. 7S; 1905, 79; 1906, 79; 1907. 75; 1908, n; 1909, IT. Mean for this month for IT years, 79; absolute maximum for this month for IA years, 101 absolute minimum for this month for IA years, 49; average daily de- ficiency, 1.6 for this month as compared with mean of IT years; accumulated de- fciency since January 1, 50 degrees; aver age daily deficiency since January l, 8 degrees.
 Precpitaton-Total this month, 8.N; greatest precipitation in 2 hours, 2.65 on the 2d and 3.
 Total precipitation this month in 1893, S.25; 1894, 2.SO; 1895. 2.se; 1896. 4.29 1897. 3.63; 1898, 435; 1899 2.59; 1900, 12 .O9; 1901, 1.91; 1902, 1.76; 1903, $40; 1904 3.53; 1905, .91; 1908. 4.54; 1907, 1.67: 1908. 1.24; 1909, S.04. Average of this month for IT years, 8 3.SS. Excess of this month as compared with average of IT years, AIS; accumu- lated excess since January 1, 12.69.
 Wind-Prevailing direction, south; total movement 3557 miles; average hourly ve- locity, Az miles: maximum velocity (for five minutes) S5 miles per hour, from the northwest on the 14th.
 Weather-Number of days clear, 2; partly cloudy, 23; cloudy. 5; on which .O1 inch or more Of precipitation occurred, 16. Miscellaneous Phenomena: Dates of Thunderstorms. 1, S. g, 10, Il, 13 IA. 15. 16. 1T, 19, 21, 22, g, "A, 25. 28, N. 2S, 29.
 ". r. LEHMAN, Observer.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-07-02
Tobacco Men Are Heard.

Washington, July 1.-The independent tobacco manufacturers were today given hearing by subcommittee of the committee on finance regarding measures now before the finance committee. Thir- ty concerns were represented and most of them advocated the restoration of the Dingley law provision prohibiting the of- fering of cash prizes by coupons in to- bacco packages. They also generally opposed the increase of the tobacco tax as proposed by Senator Beveridge.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-07-02

T do not think that section was stuck in by any agent of the sheriffs and clerks association. but 1t went in there with the sincere purpose of preventing local bills to increase fees In various counties, which, at that time, was big plan and system of graft.
 'T do not believe that any bill can be drafted which will improve conditions and could possibly be passed. The fee sys- tenn is iniquitous and it must be removed by the roots."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-07-02
Dennis o'NeiI.

Funeral services over the remains of Dennis O'Neil who died as the result of injuries received in the Louisville and Nashville yards Tuesday, will be held at 9:30 o'clock this morning at the South side Catholic church. Interment will be in Elmwood cemetery. The remains were removed yesterday from the Lige Loy undertaking establishment to the late residence of the deceased, S15 Third ave- nue, north widow and three children survive him. The children are Mrs. J. R. Brown of Birmingham, Mrs. J. w.. Looney of Argentina, Ark, and John O'Neil of Birmingham. Mrs. Looney ar- rived in Birmingham yesterday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-07-02
". A. Petty Health Officer.

Hartselle, July (Special.) .)-At a meeting of the Morgan County Medical society held here this evening, Dr. w. A. Petty of New Decatur was elected as county health officer to fill the va cancy caused by the death of Dr. S. L.. Rountree. Dr. Petty Is a prominent physician and resides in New Deca-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-07-02
WoODLAWN MASS MEETING.
Explanation Will Be Made of Post
 ponement of Municipal Election.

A mass meeting will be held at the city hall in Woodlawn tonight at which 1t is proposed to explain the circum- stances leading up to the repeal of tn e ordinance providing for a special cleo tion for city officials.
 The election was postponed at a meeting of the city council held Thurs day night and tonight's meeting Is called for the purpose of acquainting the citizens with the circumstances necessitating such action.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-07-02
BUILDING PERMITS
 SHOW BIG GAINS

Building operations in Birmingham, ac- cording to permits issued by Building In spector Matthews, have increased $2OO,O GOO for the first six months of 1909 over the same period for 1908, and this-despite the fact that the permit for the construction of the huge Brown-Marx annex was is- sued in June of last year. The following list shows the amounts:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-07-02
David Wilson Dead.

Athens, July 1.-(Special)- )-Mr. David wilson, station agent of the Louisville and Nashville road at Elkmont, died at his residence there this morning after a short illness of stomach trouble. He was a young man of high character and had many friends. He leaves widow and two children and a number of relatives.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-07-02
Death From a Blow.

Roanoke, Va, July Hilary Will Hams Terry of Montreal, Canada, died here last night in a hospital from a wound received last Sunday, when he was struck above the eye with stone thrown by Claude w. Minor, a young white man. Minor, who claims he threw the stone at another man, Is in fail charged with murder.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-07-02
Men Worked Overtime.

New Orleans, July 1.--1n the federal court here this afternoon an indictment was returned against Herman l.. Gar bish for violating the federal statute rel ative to working laborers over eight hours a day on government contracts. It is alleged that Garbish was building a government evee in St. James parish and kept the men at work longer than the law allows
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-07-02
Robert Anderson.

Funeral services over the remains of Robert Anderson were held yesterday afternoon in the Green Undertaking Co. g chapel. Interment was in ElmYOod cem- etery The deceased came to his death Tuesday night under the wheels of train, in the seaboard concrete cut on Ave- nue A.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-07-02
After the Tobacco Trust.

Washington, July 1.-(Special.) J. Quite sentiment showed itself in the Senate finance subcommittee today in favor of increasing the tobacco tax and modifying in important particulars the use of coupons. It is not unlikely that an amendment embodying these fea- lures will be reported
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-07-02
MarrIaae Licenses Issued.

Marriage licenses have been issued from the office of the probate court as follows: Hope w. Sewell to Mrs. Ola McWhorter. Fritz L. Metzer of Rutland, Vt, to Miss Elverna M. Mohler.
 John D. Eatherly of Avondale to Miss Lizzie Keith.
 Felix Vines of Short Creek to Miss Yer lie Collier.
 David Orr to Mary Lee to Mrs. Maggie Brown.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-07-02
paxllaht Saloons Only.

Lincoln, Neb., July 1.-At midnight the Nebraska daylight saloon law enacted by the last legislature took effect It pro- vides that all drinking places in cities and towns where license exists shall not be spen before 2 a. m. and must close at ?. m.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-07-02
Butchers on Strike.

Santiago, July 1.-The butchers here are on strike and the market has been closed. The declaration of the strike is in the way of protest against the exorbitant increase in the license tax. The police are now engaged in butch ering cattle, and trouble is feared.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-07-02
wrioht Machine in Germany.

Berlin, July 1.-The company which ac- quired the rights of the Wright aero plane in Germany has completed one machine, which will be exhibited at the Frankfort Air Navigation exposition. Eleven other machines are in course of construction
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-07-02
PERSONAL.

Fl. v. Benton of Little Rock has ac- cepted a position with the Hill Shoe Co., and will have charge of tho mems de- partment. MT Benton Is said to be ono of the best shoe men in the south and the Hill Shoe Go. is fortunate in securing his services.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-07-02
Earth shock Is Felt.

San Bernardino, Cal, Jul IA slight earthquake shock was felt here at 5:S0 D. m. No damage was done. The at mosphere was very heavy throughout the day, with tho thermometer register ing 105.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-07-02
DEATHS AND FUNERALS
Victor E, Toruerson,

The remains of Victor E. Torgerson, who died Wednesday night at the family residence, S15 North Twentieth street. will be sent to Oxford, Miss, at12:29 clock this afternoon by Shaw & Son for interment.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-07-02
INCREASE IN
 LICENSE TAXES

An increase of s24, ,353. .25 is shown in H. cerise collections for the first six months of 1909 over the same period for 1908. &C., colding to License Collector Boggans re- port. The report was as follows:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-07-02
THE WEATHER.

Washington, July 1-Weather forecast for Friday and Saturday: Alabama and Mississippi: Local rains Friday and Sat urday; light to moderate variable winds.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-07-02

Fireworks for 4th. Birmingham Arms and
 Cycle Co.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-07-02
BEAR THIS
 WELL IN MIND

All deposits received by the Savings Department of this bank during the first ten days of July will be credited with interest from the first of the month We cent and compound it twice year.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-07-02

Local Office United States Weather Bu- reau, Birmingham. Weather report for
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-07-02
American Trust and Savings Bank

FIRST AND TWENTIETH BIRMINGHAM
 Y. HI L. E. B. Cashie M. w. Cashier
 G.B Chair of Board.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-07-02

Camp Hardee Meeting.-Camp Har- dee United Confederate Veterans. will meet in regular semi-monthly session in the rooms of the Chamber of Com merce tomorrow afternoon at 8 o'clock. Mai. James H. Fowles will address the camp.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-07-02
E. T. Shaw & Son. UndertAksrs.
Green Undertaking Company

Grand Fireworks display, East Lake, Monday night.