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The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-25

Atlanta, June 24-The progress Of the present cotton crop and how best to mar ket 1t was today discussed by more than 50 state members of the National Farm CTS union, who gathered here for weeks session in response to a call issued by President Barrett of the union
 Several speakers said this years crop is smaller than last years, but that diver sified farming had made up for the small CT cotton acreage by giving the farmer a larger supply of food products to mar ket.
 D. J. Neill. state president of the Texas branch of the union. said that there IS danger that the cotton crop of the coast region of Texas will be totally destroyed bv tbe boll weevil J. l.. Lee Georgia's
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-25
EXPERT WILL AID
 IN ROAD BUILDING

Washington, June 24.-(Special)-sen- ator Bankhead is officially advised that an expert will be sent to Grove Hill, in Clark county, Alabama, to give instruc- ton in road building. Representative Un- derwood has returned from visit to Hot Springs in Virginia. He will be one of the House conferees on the tariff bill when the measure reaches that stage, but at this writing much guessing Is being done as to when the Senate will pass the bill
 Senator Bankhead will be unable to keep any engagements made by him for ad- dresses in Alabama during the early part of July, for he does not expect Congress to adjourn before July 15.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-25
FARMERS UNION TAKES UP
 MARKETING OF COTTON

state president, said that this seasons Georgia crop is the smallest ever known. C. H. Casson of Birmingham reported that farmers in Alabama are rapidly d. versifying their crops. H. s. Mobley of Arkansas said that torrential rains had done serious damage to cotton in his state.
 A reassuring report was given by w. W. Webb to the effect that sea island cotton is prospering
 Among the subjects which will be dis oussed are methods of amalgamating warehouses, establishment of cotton grad ing schools, the regulation of produce ex- changes, what special legislation farm CTS need. packing houses, fertilizing and other topics of particular interest, not only to cotton farmers but to all farm CTS.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-25
Convicted Negro Dies in Cell.

Paducah, Ky, June 24.--About one hour after George Freeman, a negro condemned to hang tomorrow morning, died In his cell at 4:3o o'clock today. Gov Augustus E. Wilson granted Freeman a reprive The murderer's attempt at suicide by poisoning during the night had, however, already proved successful. County au- thorties are not entirely satisfied as to the manner of Freemans death and his stomach will be sent to Louisville for an autopsy.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-25
Photographers Elect Officers.

Detroit, June 24-The following officers were elected by the Association of Rail- way Telegraph Superintendents in con vention here: President, John T. Davis, Chicago; first vice president I. T. Dyer, Los Angeles; second vice president, c. A. Cellar Pittsburg; secretary treasurer, P. w. Drew, Chicago. The next convention will be held in Los Angeles in May,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-25
Riaaers Case Not Ended.

Charlotte. June A-Three attorneys are yet to address the jury in the case against Will Biggers, charged with the murder of J. Green Hood. The case is expected to go to the jury some time Saturday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-25
Second Meeting.

The second time he met her at Castle Gould when he went with Miss May Robson, the stress, sand Mrs. Gould drove them TWO hours about the estate. In Augn '906 the actor took luncheon at the 5 eegis hotel with
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-25
A clew In Houston,

A Ciew In Houston.
 Houston, Tex, June 24.-It was declared today that a Chinaman bearing every re- semblance to the picture and Identification ,pr rpAnn
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-25
TODAY'S AGE-HERALD

1-Another bloody murder mystery.
 Mrs. Goult 'r again on witness stand. Search. fo slayer con
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1909-01-15
COMMITTEES WILL
REPORT ON
SEWER
FIND SENTIMENT
IN FAVOR OF BONDS
Publicity Men Who Have Been
CanvaSsing City to Ascertain
Sentiment on Proposed Bond
Issue Meet in Commercial
Club.

The ward committees Of the pub
licity committee appointed to act in
conjunction with the city council for
the dissemination of information
about the proposed sewer system and
its accompanying bond issue viii gath
er to report at the Commercial club
tonight. according TO the plan of cam
paign adopted at the last meeting The
work of the committees has been
highly ~systematized, each member of
each subcommittee being given a small
list OF taxpayers 10 see personally, and
exchange Views on the vital topic of
the sewer system. The members of
the committees have been extremely
busy for the past few days and as far
as can be learned they have discover
ed a general sentiment in favor of the
Of the bond issue. The meet
ing tonight will dvelop fully the eX-
feeling of the people on the sub
ject and promises To be an Intensely
interesting gathering.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1909-01-15
MAN AND WOMAN HELD
FOR T~REACHER0US CRIME
Murdered Man Who sheltered Them
on Prairie is Charge.

Osallala. Neb.. Jan. l4-Lafayette
Dale and Mrs. Jennie Geiger. the lat
ter claiming to be Dale's wife. who
are held here to answer the charge OF
numbering Volley Mann and burying
his body in n ravine near this place
were given a preliminary hearing to-
day and bound over for trial. Sheriff
Beal was the principal witness and
told of alleged confessions made by
Dale and Mrs. Geiger in which each
charged the other with shooting Mann
while he lay sleeping in his amp on
the prairie. the hospitality of which
the nan and woman were p%artaking
of.
The sheriff told the court that Mrs.
Geiger still claims that she purchased
the team of horses alleged TO have
been stolen from Mann as a part OF
the plot eliminating in his murder.
from Mann himself. while the three
were stopping at ~Gothenburg. Neb
He ais stated that Dale admitted to
him that after Mann was murdered,
the two alleged plofters stole his out
fit and later sold the horses n wagon
in Denver. after which Dale disappear
ed. Later he was arrested at Las AMI
mas. Colo. Neither Dale nor Mrs.
Geiger were represented by counsel at
hearinfg today and both pleaded
guilty Of the charge Of murder
them
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1909-01-15
OFFERED FOR
EARTHQUAKE
VICTIMS
Hawaii Promises Cordial Well
come to italian Sufferers #
immigration Laws Permit
Their Landing.


New York Jan. l4-Hawaits desire
~, foreign immigration was Indicated
,oaav when the board of immigration
n, mat territory expressed the wish
Give a home and a cordial well
oome TO the Italian earthquake suffer-
FRS.
The board cabled to its New York
,ospt John j. ID. Trenor, asking him
~ Oh 10 Washington and ascertain
whether the congress might be in
dnced TO modify the immigration law
IN favor Of Hawaii, so as to permit
The territory to solicit such immigra-
tion abroad and offer earthquake
,.fugees transportation, assure en-
nIoynent and a home. Mr.. Trenor
deems il impossible to secure the de-
sired legislation at this session.
Meanwhile a persistent campaign
ia secure recruits of a like class from
those already in the United states is
being carried on. In this latter pro-
iert the Society for Italian immi-
grants. Of which Ernesto Fabbri is
president. is greatly interested. and
hone is expressed thai the matter
may be favorably concluded soon.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1909-01-15
The SEWER SYSTEM
THROWN ON THE
SCREEN
Chairman of Council Sewer
Committee Gives Interesting
Illustrated Lecture on the
Present and the Future.

The feature of the regular monthly
banquet given by the Brotherhood of
81. Paul In the parlors Of the Metho-
dist church last night was a most in
structive lecture ON the proposed new
city sewer system by Or. James H.
Wroth. chairman of the sewer commit
tee Of the city council The talk was
graphically Illustrated by stereopticon
views. showing with painful clearness
the inadequacy of the present make
shift system and the great benefits to
be derived from the proposed system
The views included maps and sketches
OF the new and the old and the CON
trast was startling to say the least
DR.. Wroth strongly advocated the bond
issue and his talk teemed with infor-
nation, facts and figures. going ex-
tensivelv into the details of the esti-
mates by Expert Gray Or. Wroth
answered a large number of questions
from those present at the conclusion
of his lecture, indicating the inteuse
interest felt in the subject by the pub
lie generally.
About sixty guests attended the ham
which was served by the Ladies
Aid society of the Methodist church
and was q most delightful repast.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1909-01-15
MORMON MISSIONARIS
DRIVEN OUT IN STORM
Elders Brave Blizzard to Avoid Threat
ened Tar and Feathers.

Central City, w. Va, Jan. lin a
binding storm of sleet and snow five
Mormon elders walked four miles from
here to Huntington today after receiv-
ing notice at midnight to leave town
before daylight.
A dozen representative citizens pre-
sumably acting on authority from
various secret organizations visited the
hotel where the elders had been maxi
ing headquarters for the last two
months and delivered the warnings
Several days ago the elders were no.
tilted by a secret society to leave the
town before the end of the week.
1t is said plans had been made to
tar and feather the men and throw
them in the Ohio rivers had they ig--
nored the final warning.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1909-01-15
RICH ( BLOOD.


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This condition may not be apparent
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Any stomach ailmcnt. including all
forms ~ Indigestion, can be promptly
cured BY using Mi-o-na tablets. a
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II stons fermentation. bclching of
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The mighty power Of Mi-o-na To IN
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Mi-o-na cures by building up-hy
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II IS 4 great flesh builder. because Il
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O'Reilly co. sells Mi-o-na for so cents
a large o and guarantees It TO
cure. on money back.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1909-01-15

there by special train and under es-
cort of an enthusiastic committee. He
has consented TO do rear platform
work and a number of stocks will be
made.
spokesman for the Anderson delega-
ton. After saying that sney came rs
democrats but also as loyal Americans
he declared:
1--WE believe that you will be presf-
dent of all Il people knowing no
sectional differences and manifesting
no spirit of partially in our admins
~tration of the nations affairs
Mr. Taft valued the expressions OF
cordially referred to the growing
prosperity of the south under which
I'VE are willing to let bygones be by
cones and forget everything of the
past thai we ought to forget
He had no quarrel because his call
ers were democrats remarking that
under our form Of government parties
were necessary machines for maxi
ing effective the republic.
"All that we ca hope for he added.
"all that we ought to ask that the peo-
pie of all sections shall make M their
minds in IAN Independent way and then
vote for the principles they favor.
Asserting his position regarding the
e effectiveness of the constitution to
meet the needs of a developing civiliza-
ton Mr.. Taft said.
II know that sometimes the constf-
tuition seems to be in the way of direct
effectiveness. The division of our sys-
TENS by which the central government
is limited TO certain things and the
state government to carry on other
things sometimes seems to work
the rapid carrying out of some
of the reforms as for instance. the
conserving of our natural resources
and perhaps the regulation of rail-
and the suppression of those
abuses which have crept in with our
marvellous progress in the combination
IF capital. And yet gentlemen. that
legislation clear. simple and compre-
lensive mas in h past been capable
If so fair construction as to meet in
marvellous way the developments and
emergencies Of our country which.
'ould have not been anticipated by
hose who framed ii. in any detail at
and | am very certain the same
constitution will meet the cmegencies
which may come in the future.
what he look to in the south is to
the support of those institutions
rom the people who believe in them
md are willing to maintain them and
o fight for them if necessary"
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1909-01-15
COMMODITIES CLAUSE
REACHES SUPREME COURT
Briefs Plead Both on Behalf of Gov.
and the Railroads.

washington. Jan 1.-THE bYicfe
or bnth the government and the rail-
roads in the commodities clause
clses were filed today in the supreme
court. The governments brief Is sign
ed by Attorney General Bonapalte,
solicitor General Hoyt and /. A. Will
mer and Thomas c.. Spelling. spt cial
counsel, n the opposition document
by G.. Johnston and Robert W. De
forest.
Pcth briefs deal cspecial'y with thA
constitutionality Of the commodi-
ties G ause of the intar5.a commerce
law prohibiting railroads from a "
ing products OF their own in interstate
CONNER &c.
iorching upon the question Of ,he
law a to a reasonable exercise Of the
power to congress to regulate com
merce between the states. the govern
ment brief says:
mo case can be found wherein this
court has declared an act of congress,
otherwise valid, unconstitutional be-
cause the court held it unreasonable.
Granted the existence of the power,
all questions of public policy con
nected with its exercise are for the
legislative and not the judicial branch
of the government. II is therefore
respectfully submitted hat the moral
or economic characteristics of the
legislation involved in this case do
not affect its constitutionalitv."
on behalf Of the railroads, Messrs.
Johnson and Deforest argued that
the question is not simply whether
congress may regulate interstate com
merce but also whether without COM
.pensation property to an immense ex-
tent can be rendered valueless.'
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1909-01-15
EXCONFEOERATES
GREET TAFT
President ELECT Thanks South
efn Democrats for Express
sionS of friendship Leaves
for Atlanta Today,



Augusta, Ga. Jan. t4.-One hun
dred and eighty men who said they
were democrats, citizens Of Anderson
5. G., visited the president-elect today
They left enthusiastic in the belief
that their town is to be placed on the
southern itinerary Of Mr.. Taft when
he travels next fall.
Six men from Thompson. CIR. all
confederate veterans, called Mr.. Tafts
attention to the cotton tax levied on
several southern states after the war
and collected to the total Of $6S, 0O0,-
VoO- The supreme court declared the
NN unconstitutional and although con
sfess has been asked repeatedly to re-
innd the money it has not done so.
One Of the veterans incidentally re-
marked that he had been the husband
Of four wives. was the father of nine
children and had lost all count of his
grandchildren and great grandchil-
ren, Just as an example he added
one of his grandchildren was the
father OF seven.
the negro Y. NJ. c. A. Of this city
VIII be addressed by Mr.. TAFT Sunday
afternoon.
laft speeches will be distributed
"eeiy between here and Atlanta to-
'"'irow when the president-elect goes
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1909-01-15
BILL RAISES WAGES
OF CHIEF MAGISTRATE
Legislative. Executive and Judicial
Bill Carries Substantial salary
Increases.

Washington. Jan. 1.-THE legis.
lative. judicial and executive appro-
priation bill was reported TO the sen
ate today by senator Cullom from the
committee on appropriations. The bill
includes provisions for the Increasing
of the salaries of the president To
100000 annually. inclusive of travel
ing expenses; Of the vice-president TO
100000 and of the speaker OF the
house TO 500. 900. Provision Is made
also for increases in the salaries yf
federal judges as follows:
Chief Justice OF the supreme court
SIS. goo. associate justices s17.5O0:
Circuit judges $4,000; district ius-
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1909-01-15
TOO MUCH
FOR WEEKS
Featherweight Champion Re-
talns His Title in Tame Ten
Rounds at GoIdfieId.



Goldfield. New, Jan. l4.-Abe At
tell easily retained his title to the
featherweight championship Of the
world by knocking out Freddie Weeks
in the tenth round tonight at the
Goldfield Athletic club. Weeks fought
gamely but never had a chance to
win, His blows lacked steam neces-
sary to do any damage.
Champion Attell came out of the
battle without a scratch. Eddie
Graney was referee. and the boys put
up a clean fight in every way. Both
Attell and Weeks were well within
the weight limit of 1872 pounds.
Attell opened the fighting with a
right swing to the head and ended il
in the tenth round with a series of
vicious swings at Weeks head and
jaw, putting Weeks down and out one
minute after the tenth round opened.
Abe then picked Weeks up and car
ried him to his corner
1t was "A grueling fight but the
champion outgeneraled Weeks at
every point. and was never in seri-
Gus danger. He frequently poked his
right into Weeks face, who smilingly
took blow after blow without "A vince
or stagger. In the third round At
tel opened Weeks left eye. which
bled hard during the rest Of the battle
and worried Weeks ~perceptibly.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1909-01-15
SPERRY CHATS WITH
|TALy'S KING
His Majesty Expresses Keen
Interest in World Voyage OF
American Vessels; Sends
Thanks for Help After Earth
quake.


tBy Morning Journal Special Leased wireI
Rome, Jan. liking Victor En-
manuel received Rear Admiral
Charles 5. Sperry in private audience
at Quirinal palace today.
His majesty conversed in English
for more than an our regarding the
voyage of the fleet, which he re-
garded as remarkable. The king ex-
pressed deep appreciation for what
America had done for Italy. and said
the Italian people will never forget
1T After the private audience Ad-
miral Sperry introduced his staff.
During the audience the king had
Admiral Sperry sit next him and con
Nersed with him as though the
American officer were an old friend
He inquired at great length concern
ing the gunners and the tactical work
aboard the fleet, and especially re-
garding its ability 10 maintain itself
In efficient condition and concerning
repairs. The king told Admiral Sper-
~ that from the different places the
had stopped he had received re-
ports of the cruise. and that these had
been read and studied with great
care. He said the globe-encircling
was one of the finest events In
modern undertakings.
In speaking of the American navy,
It's development and achievements,
king mentioned Rear Admiral
Evans n recalled. seemingly with
great pleasure. having gone aboard
MS flagship. the battleship Kentucky. 4
II Genoa. when Admiral Evans was
'eturning home from the Chinese sta
ion.
Admiral Sperry Immediately teie-
sraphed a report Of the audience to
he navy department Al Washington
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1909-01-15
PRESIDENT URGED TO
SET ASIDE LINCOLN DAY
Grand Army Asks Mr.. Roosevelt to
Proclaim National Celebration.

Washington. Jan. 1.-THE Grand
Army OF the Republic desires a ma
tional celebration of the hundredth
anniversary of Lincoln on February
IL and has asked President Roosevelt
to issue a proclamation to the coun-
try inviting and urging such action.
The matter was laid before the presi-
dent today by General Fl. M Hevlus
of New Jersey. commandments
of the organization. and General G.. f.
Burdett of this city. past commander
in-chief. The president said he would
be glad to consider the subject n
would take it up with his cabinet to-
morrow.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1909-01-15

New York, Jan. 14.-According ia
a newspaper report published here
Daniel j. Tobin, international presi-
dent of the Transfers union. was as
saulted here Sunday night at a meet
ing of the New York Carriage and
Cab Drivers union. He came here to
use his influence toward amalgama-
ting the Carriage and Cab Drivers
union. AS he was leaving the meet
ing it is said he was struck a glancing
blow with a piece of gas pipe. his nose
being broken.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1909-01-15
FACTORIES
MERGED IN TRUST

Columbus, Ohio. Ian II After
two days Of conference and argument
over terms of consolidation the lnde-
pendent Window Glass Manufacture
ers' association today came to an
agreement and within a few days the
Imperial Window Glass company,
which will include practically every
manufacturer of hand blown glass in
the country viii be launched.
Out of the 2,000 and more presi-
dents of the Independent window glass
factories, over l.750 signed the agree
ment.
The factories in the merger are To-
Gated in Ohio, West Virginia, Indiana.
Pennsylvania, New York, Kansas and
California.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1909-01-15
FINE PROGRAM At
INSTALLATION
LAST NIGHT


The new officers of Rio Grand,
Chapter No. 4. Royal Arch Masons
were Installed at the Masonic Temple
last night by G. c. Young, past higi
priest in the capacity of installing Of
hccr the ceremony being followed BY
a most enjoyable musical ana mis-
%ocllaneous program, the various num-
hers of which were all unusually clever
and entertaining. J A. Miller acted
as toastmaster during the evening
The program was as follows.
/. Vocal solo. ,......,.....Se Selected
Mrs. G. \. Frank.
? Trombone Solo Rocked In the
Cradle of the Deep with
variations .,..... Fred l.. Ellis
Q Violin solo Travatina .,s.,. Rail
Prof Gibbs.
4 lm-personations
Allan H. Was. assisted by Prof Crum.
Characters,
characters Seven Ages of Man.
Richard Mansfield,
Dr Jekyll and Mr.. HYDE.
Napoleon.
Gladstone.
Grant.
Emperor William and others.
a. Vocal Duet Farewell Dear
Heart .........,..t. owen
Mrs G A. Frank and Forest $ cart,
wright
y Reading -t..,, Selected
Prof John CrurL
Voval Solo-"Tho Indifferent
Mariner ,..,.....,s. Bullard
Forest $ Cartwright
tMiss Helen Pratt, Accampanist)
Lunch followed the program
The officers installed were as fol-
c. Q. Cushman, high priest, Harry
king. J A Miller. scribe;
Miller. captain OF the host. L.
II. Chamberlin. principal s%ojourner;
r. Grimmcr. royal arch captain.
John Vcnable. master of the third
vail; j W. Colbert. master of the sec
md vail: w. G. Booth, master of tho
irst vail; A., J Maloy. %treasurer;
Harry Braun. secretary. a, NJ, Whit
'omb. sentinel.
The success Of the affair wus due
n great part to the work Of the com
nittecs. II II. jerks, j. w, elder. p.
j. Kent, Arthur Evcritt ana H. S
'hamberlin formed the reception com
nittee The program committee con
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1909-01-15

tees SO. 600 chief justice of the court
of appeals of the district of Columbia
$40. goo; chief justice associate Judge
of the supreme court Of the District
OF Columbia $4,000; chief justice IT
the court of claims $1,000, associate
justices with court of claims $1,000.
The provision of the bill increasing
the salary of the federal judges also
includes a readjustment OF the salar-
les of other court officials.