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The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-16
DAYS HAPPENINGS
 IN WASHINGTON

Washington, April 15.-The most im- portant happenings in the national cap- ital today were the following:
 President Taft sent his second special message to Congress. In two ways it was like the first in that 1t was a model of brevlty and that it was on the subject of the tariff. A revision of the Philippines tariff SO as to permit as much revenue as possible while ex- tending sufficient protection to the islands industries was recommended.
 Society women of Washington assumed the role of white wings and inaugur- ated their campaign to convert the cap- ital into real spotess town"
 Southern members of Congress had re- warded their efforts to have the battle- ship Mississippi sent by the navy de- partment up the river whose name she bears as far as Natchez. for the pro- posed silver service presentation.
 Senator Bailey of Texas offered an in- come tax amendment to the taiff bill. providing for straight tax on all in- comes above 5000 per year.
 James J. Hill. the railway magnats. declared here that if the country's de- mand for a satisfactory revision of the tariff were not needed the electorate would send to Congress two years hence rep resentatives who would make a moro violent revision
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-16
WHEAT BREAKS SHARPLY BUT DEMOCRATS UNITE
 EATEN IS NOT DIST URBED IN TARIFF MATTERS
' hOn1QS R. Marshall Is
 NeW Moses Of fhe Party

said he and from political standpoint l might say that the enemy is welcome to cut off the offices"
 As to the national situation, the gov ernor said: "The advocacy of old-fash- toned democratic principles will restore our party to power, There is great dis content all over the country, and in no small measure it is due to the republican party's policy of protection. The small manufacturer realizes that the trusts are reaping harvest while he is not getting fair proportion. In Indiana last year manufacturers of wire told me that they were losing s300,0OO annually in their pur- chase al excessive prices on material from the tariff-protected steel trust.
 "I have no hope that this condition can be remeded by q tariff commission" add ed the governor. Commissions have all ways proved futile, and we cannot hope that this one will succeed in this in stance"
 The governor will leave for Columbus. O., Monday and will be in Indianapons by the middle of the week He is meet ing with a fine reception at the hands of the democratic congressman.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-16
Conference Is Held and Har- mOny Is Assured on the
 Tariff Bill Plans
RETALIATION PLANNED IN AMENDING TARIFF
 e
Claim Is Made That New England Has Got All 1t Wants and the Rest of the Country Gets Nothing
 In the Tariff.

Washington, April 15-(Special) )-The ut most satisfaction prevails among demo- crats today over the result of the con- ference yesterday. The eastern repub- lican newspapers having become accils- toned to democratic dissension took It for granted last night that the conference held yesterday was of the usual nature, whereas all the democratic senator's agree that it was the most harmonious in years. Aside from the agreement on the income tax feature. and the proposition to reduce the tariff on prime necessities of life there was little opposition to a horizontal re- duction, and In addition there was no dis sent on the general scheme for a tarin for revenue.
 Democratic senators are agreed that the Payne-Aldrieh bill contains sectional and political inequalities which they will try to remedy. As the situation stands a ma jority of the democrats are undoubtedly against the high tariff on shoes. and will therefore vote against free hides if they cannot obtain a reduction in the shoe duty. For similar reasons the proposition of free lumber is expected to get little democratic support, though there are sev- eral democrats who intend to vote for both free hides and free lumber
 Senator Hughes of Colorado points out a plain case of political feeling on the part of the republican framers of the bill. Boulder county, Colorado, produces most of the tungsten in use, and has here tofore been protected. Boulder county has been going republican. but last year gave a democratic majority of 1000. The result was that when the bill was reported the tungsten duty was cut out. Those who are familiar with the situation think there is no doubt of this action being taken on account of the reversal of the republican majority.
 Many other discrinlinations have been practiced, the democrats claiming that New England has gotten what it wanted in the bill and the rest of the country has little or nothing. This feeling has result. ed in placing the democrats in an attitude of retaliation that comes very nearly be- ing unanimous.
 The prohibitory lemon duty of IF cents in the Payne-Aldrich measure continues to invite the most hostile criticism. From nearly every state in the union, with the exception of California, protests are com ing in by telegram and mail against this increased duty, and 1t is obvious that Senator Aldrich will have a difficult time in holding the Senate rate Of course. the House rate of IL cents Is considered nearly as bad
 At the caucus tomorrow Senator Owen of Oklahoma will probably present reso- lntlon for discussion embodying a general democratic tariff policy through the med- ium of reduction of duties.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-16
EXCEPTIONS MADE
 IN COOPER CASE

Nashville, April 15.-Forty-six and separate reasons why the defendants, Duncan B. Cooper and Robin Cooper, re- gently convicted of the murder of Sena- tor E. w. Carmack should be granted a new trial at the hands of Judge J. M. Hart are set forth in the grounds in the motion for a new trial filed by the at storneys for the defendants in writing i in the office of the criminal court of Davidson county.
 The first few assignments are de- voted mostly to alleged errors by req son of Judge Hart's ruling out cer- tain evidence. Next Is taken up DOT tions of Judge Hart's charge to the jury. A number of exceptions are made to different portions of the charge in which the court was stating the theory of the state. The concluding portion of the charge deals with a number of special requests, refused by the court and to which action of the court the defendants excepted.
 Exception Is taken to the action of the court in not entering a mistrial on March 19 when partial report was re- ceived from the jury. Exception Is taken In this connection also, because Judge Hart did not discharge the jury on March 19. after the partly verdict was reported. This was the day on which John D. Sharp was acquitted and on which Foreman E. M. Burke said the jury was "hopelessly tied up as to the Coopers." or words to that eff feet, and following which Judge Hart sent the jury back for further delib- eration. The Jury reported on the next day, March 20, finding the two Coopers guilty of murder in the second degree and giving each 20 years
 The motion contains the averment that the verdict is not supported by the evidence
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-16
S25O DAMAGES IN
 NIGHT RIDER CASE

Cincinnati, April 15.-A jury in the fed eral court of the East<rn district of Ken lucky in session at Coyington late to- day rendered verdict in the night rider cases on trial before Federal Judge Cochran, awarding the plaintiff, w. 5. Henderson, $250 damages.
 Henderson, former tobacco merchant of Augusta, Ky, sued IA prominent resi- dents or Bracken county TOT s25,oo0 dam ages for an alleged assault upon him in Augusta during tfe night rider troubles in that section. Judge Cochran instructed the jury that "any person is entitled to damages for the shock to his feelings caused by an invasion of his rights and that according to the proof in the case on trial the plaintiff was entitled to damages. The jury was out about an hour.
 It is understood Henderson will ask an appeal.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-16
Young Turks Threaten Danger.

Berlin, April 15-A special dispatch to the Lokal Anzeger from Soliniki says that after a mass meeting which was held there today to protest against the changes which have been made in the Turkish cabinet, the Young Turks combined to march on Constantinople with the Third army corps, of which 20 battalions have been mobilized. The railroad company has received orders to prepare all avail- able cars for the transportation of troops to the capital. Jazie Bey is expected there tonight with 10000 volunteers. All busi- ness is at d standstill throughout the city.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-16

Washington. April 15.--fspecial)-Go Thomas R. Marshall of Indiana, hailed by many democrats throughout the country as the partys Moses, is in Washington to attend the Gridiron club dinner Saturday night.
 T have no lightning rod up, not bit Of it. said the governor tonight q have all the work 1 can do as governor of Indiana, and I am devoting myself ex- clusively to it.'' It was suggested to the governor that that was the best way to win the presidency, but he did not com ment
 'The democratic party in Indiana is in splendid shape" he remarked in discuss ing the affairs of his own state Not only that, but there is some peanut politics be- ing played just now by republicans which is going to strengthen our position" The governor referred to the opposition being made to his naming eight or 10 minor sub ordinates who have always been consid- cred gubernatorial patronage
 Indiana is in favor of a square deal"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-16
INDEX OF TODAY's NEWS
Page f..

Page l.. Wheat market in sensational furry. Gloom hangs over Turkish empire Democrats united on tariff matters. Governor Marshall Is a new Moses. Stonecutter has a labor of love- Democratic judge may solve Hundiey case. Woman kidnaper is not identified.
 Page 2. Report on local dairies Programme for State Medical associa- tion.
 Page 8. Grays injunction modified Junior Order to meet at Anniston. Selma does not like schedule Sam Bowlin held at Gadsden.
 Page 4. Editorial comment
 Page 5. Youth arrested for throwing scalding water on mother which may cause her death. Little girl has ear torn off when hit by automobile on South Twentieth street. Negro killed by Ed Barron. Coroner's jury renders sealed verdict in Mrs. Wilson's case and sensational ar rests are expected. Attorney Gibson and Deputy Brown have fist fight Dr. Siriggs lectured last night on per- sonal relationships Methodist evangelists hold special meet ings in revial series. Citizens believe county would vote fav- orably on new courthouse proposition Official programme for music festival announced.
 Page 6. Witnesses in Bessemer prohibition cases arrested on perjury charges. Motion for new trial will be made.
 Page 2. Birmin gham society. Feminine Fancies, by Dolly Dalrymple.
 Page 8. Hospital board of trustees meet.
 Page g. Demurrage cases will be probed. Loss of Caruso Is not noticed. Broad scheme for education.
 Page 10. Southern league season opens.
 Page ii. Stock market is very irregular. Cotton advances 25 points. Wheat breaks over four cents.
 Page 12. Ensley officials submitted annual re- Big libel suit Is knocked out.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-16
BANQUET GIVEN TO
 SECRETARY KNOX

Washington. April 15.-Elaborate decora- tions, brilliant speeches by men of inter- national prominence and the greatest of good cheer and the kindliest of human fel- lowship were the features which made the banquet given here tonight in honor of Secretary of State Knox, chairman, and the members of Che governing board of the International Bureau of American Republics, by John Barrett, director of the bureau, one of national and international significance
 Ambassadors. foreign ministers and others in the diplomatic service, the vice president, the speaker of the House, mem- bers of Congress, prominent government officials and others of national note as- sured the success of the dinner by their presence
 Contributing causes to that success. however, were numerous. One of them was the appropriateness of the decora- tions and other settings. Latin-American flags. songs and dishes were interspersed throughout the decorative, musical and prandial features of the programme, so that every one of the 21 American re- publics represented felt that it enjoyed its full and equal share of the festivities.
 The guests were seated at 21 small tables, each table being named after one of the republics, whose representatives are serving their country here in djp- lomatic capacity.
 Music, food, decorations, toasts speeches, everything was international. Among the dishes served were "ostras la Tierra del Fuego," 'sopro Centra Americana" "Pescado a la Mexicana." "Pusher sud Americana" cocktail pan Americana" and other dishes characteris- tic of Latn-America, most of them never having been served before In Washing ton,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-16
.StOnecutter VIII C4t
 Name As Labor Of LOve

when Preside c .S sevelt, just before his administ !iosed. ordered that the name former Secretary of war go ba/ =
 Horne, os> e official al3announcement in nef came immediately to Washing oS 1 put in bid for the job. IT $ one bid lower than his, that oI O" Shelton, a local marble contractor,~- Id 1t looked as though the Mississippian must return to his home his task unified.
 Undaunted, however, Horne applied for aud was given work by the Shelton firm. There seemed nothing unusual to his employer that Horne should ask that he be given the job out at Cabin John Bridge
 'T was determined to get this piece of work and make it the last stone ma- sorry I will ever do.' is the way that Horne today epitomized his belief in the principle that All things are possible for those who seek"
 ''It seems entirely right and proper that as a part of Jefferson Davis restoration to his place of honor a Mississippian should be chosen to recarve his name. The Confederate leader was Missis- sippian in the truest sense and I feel assured that all Mississippians will be glad to know that a son of that state has paid him this tribute"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-16
PROFESSOR KILLED
 BY ELECTRICITY

of toIumhia university was accidentally efectrocuted in Bayonne.gN. y. tonight. He was an expert chemist and electrician and had been retained by the common council of Bayonne to make tests of the power supplied by the public service corporation to the city and residents. Tests of both gas and electricity were under way.
 Professor Tusts started to make test of the arc light power tonight. A street arc lamp was lowered and the professor proceeded to connect 1t with the testing apparatus. In doing so he short-circuited the current through his body and was killed The previous tests are said to have shown some 400 volts in the curcuit that was being tested
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-16

struction, alluding to reports alleging that a mortal blow had been struck at the constitution, declared that the new min isters have sworn to uphold the constitu- tion and they would rather die than vio- late their oaths. He assured the cham Der that nothing threatened the consti- tuition and that there was no need for alarm. This last phrase produced a storm of cries from all parts demanding to know who was causing the fear, together with cries for the instant withdrawal of the offending words. The minister >was greatly perturbed and said that he was speaking unofficially in order to calm the house, but he would withdraw the words if the members so pleaded
 The house then voted condolences in the death of Deputy Arslan, who was killed by the mutineers. deputation of dep uties was sent to attend the embarkation of Arslan's body for Beruil, where 1t will be given a military funeral At the con clusion of voting for president tele- gram was read from the authorities of Jana, protesting against the coup d'etat and demanding the restoration of the status quo ante and threatening that oth- erwise the entire population of the Vil- ayet would march on Constantinople. This telegram caused consternation among the deputies and some protests. Finally, it was decided to send a reply stating that nothing had been changed and the con- stitution was still maintained.
 Opinion Is Divided.
 Public opinion tonight is divided over the outcome of the situation. Some fear the return of the old regime while others, more hopeful, express relief at the dis ruption of the committee of union and progress, whose methods were source of general uneasiness On the other hand, the intervention of the military is a dis auieting feature, and being as it does a bad precedent It becomes increasingly apparent that the appeal made to the religious feeling of the people was simply instituted with view to reconcfling them to the downfall of the government insti- tuted by the committee
 An examination of the committed s headuueratrs testifies to the thoroughness of the destruction.
 The rooms are scattered with debris of furniture and papers and books have been torn to shreds. It Is reported that important documents have been seized at the headquarters, revealing iist or the members of the committed. and evil dence of its compicity in political mur- ders.
 Signifcant of the present aspect of af- fairs is the f1atterng tone adopted to- ward the troops in the proclamation voted today by the chamber. This frankly de- clares that the soldiers attitude repre- scented popular discontent with the in- activity of the late cabinet and that the ministry therefore should be remodelled to meet the a4my's wishes.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-16
GREAT CROWD AT
 CHURCH WEDDING

Jackson, Miss. April 15-(Specal.)- Judge Garland Lyel, chancellor of this district and Miss Clarina Halam, daugh- ter of Dr. Frank Hallam, were married at St. Andrews Episcopal church to- night, the edihce being packed and damned as never before.
 The State Medical association ad- iourned tonight after three days session. Dr. G. W. Jones of Fernwood was elect ed president. and Oxford was selected as next meeting place. Three hundred physicians were in attendance
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-16
castro,s Plans AwrY.

Antwerp. April 15--Various rumors which have been current In foreign quar- ters that ex-President Castro has arr ranged to charter vessels here are re- garded as being circulated with the ob- 1ect of diverting attention from Castro's real plans. The steamer Cambroman. which was reported to be loaded with arms and ammunition, and ready to sail under Castro's orders. lies empty at her dock here and out of commission.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-16
WOMAN KIDNAPER IS NOT
 IDENTIFIED BY THE OVERS

not positively identify Mrs. Helen Boyle, now held In custody at Mercer, Pa, in connection with the Kidnapping of Willie Whitla, as their servant, who disap- peared from their home in St. Louis in 1907 about the same time that diamonds valued at 5000 were missed, MT. and Mrs
 Coteau Dyer, who went to Mercer last night and talked with Mrs Boyle today. stated tonight that in nearly every respect the prisoner corresponded with their for
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mer maid. Mrs. Dyer seemed especially confident that Mrs. Boyle and the servant who disappeared are the same person.
 Mrs Dyer when shown a dispatch from St. Louis to the effect that the chief of police of Dresden, Germany. had written that the servant, supposed to have taken their jewels, was in jail in that city, ae- cused of the theft, said she had seen pie lures of the girl in the German prison and that the features were too coarse for the girl who was her maid.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-16
DEMOCRATIC JUDGE MAY
 SOLVE HUNDLEY CASE

Mount Vernon next Saturday the Ala bama girls who are attending school in Washington. The party will make the trip by boat, take luncheon at the old Washington homestead, and return during the evening.
 Among others who will attend will be Miss Ruby Munger, Miss Ellen l.. Mol ton, Miss Norma Hood, Miss Leila J. Smith, Miss Clara D. Norvelle and Miss Belle Cosby of Birmingham, Miss Dor othy Carter of Mobile. Miss Margaret B. wellborn of Anniston, Miss Emily Pow CTS of Moorseville and Miss Hill and Miss Mcdowell of Montgomery.
 Postmaster Jack Thomas of Ensley is in the city
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Washington. April 15.-(Speeal.) .)-Sena- tor Johnston and Representative Under wood called to see the Attorney General today in the judgeship matter, but as the head of the department of justice was absent they will return later. The two Birmingham representatives still be- lieve that the best solution of the prob lem is the appointment of democrat and they have not given up hope that the President will yet become convinced that there is no judgeship material in the republican party from the gulf to the Tennessee state line.
 Mrs Senator Johnston will entertain at
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-16
pr. Francis E. Clark in Nashville.

Nashville, April 15-Dr. Francis D. Clark, national president of the Christian Endeavor union, in talk made before the Nashville Christian Endeavor union at the First Presbyterian church tonight. advocated the coalition of the Christian Endeavor union with the Epworth league and the Baptist Young Peoples union.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-16
Fiuht Is Called of,

Hammond Ind, April 15.-F'ear of po- lice interference caused a small number of spectators to gather for the scheduled fight between Eddie McGorty and Carl Anderson here tonight, and it was called off. In substitute bout, Bobby Burns knocked out Barney O'Keefe in the sev- enth round
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-16
Young Turks Prepare to Resist.

Saloniki, April 15.-The town is calm to- night, but the local young Turk commit tee is preparing to offer a desperate re- sistance to the new government great public mass meeting expressed approval of the committees decision and thousands of volunteers are being enrolled, ready to march on Constantinople.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-16
Coliseum Is Burned.

New Orleans, April 15.-Fire believed to be of an incendiary origin destroyed the Coliseum near City park. today. The owners, who erected the building so as to provide place for holding indoor athletic meets. say they had no insur- ance The loss amounts to about $40, ,000
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-16
Huahes Bill Killed.

Albany. N. Y. April 15.-After eight hours of debate the senate tonight by vote of Ss to IA, adopted the adverse re- port of the senate judiciary committee on the Hinman-Green bill, Governor Hughes direct nomination measure. This vote fin ally kills the bill.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-16
Bread Must Go Up.

Kansas City, Mo, April 15.-"A smaller loaf of bread or a dime for the present size" This is the declaration of an or ganization of bakers in this city.