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The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-13
REINSTATEMENT FREED
 FROM CHARGE OF LIBEL

New York, April 12.-The writ of habeas corpus secured in behalf of s. s. Car valho, Bradford Merrill and Edward H. Clark, officers of the Star company, pub fishers of the New York American and Evening Journal, in the action brought against them for criminal libel, on com plaint of John D. Rockefeller, Jr.. was upheld by Justice Gerard in the supreme court today and the defendants ordered discharged.
 Mir Rockefeller had complained of the publication in the New York American of December r, 1908. of an article wrongly accusing him of having originated peon- age system to which the employees of certain breakfast food company in H. linois were alleged to have been sub jected.
 The article which was promptly dis avowed the next day when a full re- traction of all the objectionable allega- tions was printed, recited that part of the system for which Mir. Rockefeller was held responsible consisted In the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-13

Washington. April 2.-tSpecal.) With the idea of going on record before the country as advocates of a reduction of the tariff the democrats of the Senate are conferring on a suggestion made by Senator Bailey of Texas which may take the form of motion to recommit the bill with instructions to reduce all duties 20 or 20 per cent and provide for any corresponding loss in revenue by the substitution of an income tax. The plan has it's advantage in that it will make plain to the country that the democrats are Tn favor of reduction of the tariff below the point desired by the republicans and in addition want at least a part of the burden to fall upon the wealthy class instead of entirely upon the consumer.
 It is proposed to raise by the Payne Aldrich bill about $500, 100000 of revenue. The democratic plan would be to cut this to say $240, 900 and make up the seO,000,- 900 by the income tax amendment. Sena-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-13
Commander of Salvation Army
 Talks to American People
OPPORTUNITIES ARE VAST
General Booth Appeals to the Nation to Use the Power With Which 1t Is Endowed to Great and
 Noble Purpose.

New York. April 12.--A message from Gen. William Booth, founder and com mander of the Salvation Army, was read tonight at remarkable celebra- ton in Carnegie hall in honor of his Soth birthday anniversary.
 Miss Eva Booth, the generals daugh- ter, and commander of the Salvation Army in America, read the message to a packed hall. It was as follows:
 London, April 10, 1909. "To the American People.
 oh America How vast is your op- portunity for making a last mark for good on the entire human race. En- dowed with measureless material re- sources, enjoying the unbounded con fidence of your own people, favored with the concentrated light of earth and heaven, possessed of an influence cover ing like a shadow all the world beside. what power you must be destined to become.
 What will you do with this mighty, magic force? If you are permitted to realize your ambition to lead the world, whither will you lead it? To utter abandonment of faith in the Eternal and the neglect of every duty flowing out of it. to senseless worship of mammon, to useless frivolities? No. I am sure you won't, and I blush at the very mention of such things and de- nounce them with all my soul
 Where else can you lead this poor, blind, stumbling world of ours but to the mighty. Just, holy God and obedi- ence to His command; to the practice of righteousness. purity honor, kind ness and simplicity to sacrificing service of mankind?
 70! America! I invite you to the ac- tual realization of the Christian prin- ciples you profess and to practical int . tation of Jesus Christ, who came out of His heaven to seek end save.
 Come along then. let ns gird up onr loins and go out of our h heaven and put our arms around perishing multitudes and bring them to Christ. purity, peace and paradise.
 'T invite you to make our common Christianity an ungainsayable reality and thus wipe out the reproach fast gathering about that it is nothing more than an exploded tradition, fash ionable association, or a lifeless cere- mony. Then when the wondering world asks: Tn what country can I find the thing described by the letter of the Bible and set forth In the life of Jesus Christ?' The answer shall be- America
 GEN. WILLIAM BOOTH"
 Messages cabled by various governors and mayors In this country to General Booth in England, congratulating him on his birthday anniversary and pay ing tribute to his work were read from the stage.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-13
Wdter~WdyS Mast Be Used
 To GredfeSt Advdnfage
Florida Congressman Declares that America Should not Be Behind European Countries in Water Transportation and That Commission Will Visit Europe to Study
 Methods of Utilizing the Waterways

Washington, April 12-(Special.) )-"The rapid growth of our commerce demands that we should utilize our waterways to their greatest capacity. The rivers. those of them susceptible of improves ment at reasonable cost. should be thus improved in order that they may meet these requirements and do their work in this country just as the rivers in Euro pean countries are made to do their pro portion of the work of commerce build ing" said Representative sparkman of Florida, the ranking democratic member of the river and harbors committee.
 '"rhe utilization of these European riv- CTS furnishes an object lesson from which we may learn much in the improvement and utilization of our own streams. If Europe reaps such great advantages from the use of her streams in the matter of freight movement, why should we not be able to do the same thing at even less
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-13
NATIONS REVENUE
 IS INCREASING

Washington, April 12.-Assistant secre- tary and Treasurer Coolidge in speaking today of customs, internal revenue and other treasury receipts and of expendi- lures this year, said the daily de1ciency is steadily diminishing. He said:
 'The daily average receipts from GUS toms from January l to April 10 were S, on, ,s61. This is nearly up to the aver age for the corresponding period of lso1' which was s1144,e57. The average for the corresponding period of 1908 was only ss90.O72 The returns from internal reve- nue have not been so favorable The average daily receipts since January 1 have been $750, ,223 as against S73,07S for the corresponding period of 1908 and $SS0,- 32O for the corresponding period of 1907.
 ''The daily deficit has continued to di- minish steadily The average daily deficit since July l. 1908, has been S374, ,400 Since January 1, 1909, 1t has been s295.000. Since February 10, 1909, it has been s115.700. Since March 10. 1909. it has been s63,2oo. Since April 1 the average daily surplus has been $6S, 959"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-13
FOREST FIRES DO
 GREAT DAMAGE

Roanoke, Va, April 12-Forest fires which have ragged on the mountains in Roanoke and Botetourt counties for the past week did great damage last night 8 few miles north of Roanoke, when several saw mills and many thousands of feet of cut lumber were destroyed. A number of small homes occupied by ne- groes were also burned. Tonight flames have nearly reached Carvin creek, at the entrance to Carvin's Cove and sh ould embers be carried across the stream, the cove may be swept.
 The homes of relatives of John w. Kern. candidate for Vice President of the United States on the democratic ticket last year. are located in the cove
 The territory being burned over has not been on fire for more than 10 years and no rain has fallen on it for more than two weeks. Mill mountain, on the edge of the Roanoke side Is on fire tonight and presents beautiful spec tacle.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-13

keeping of workmen in a stockade, guard cd by armed sentries and enclosed by high fence along which charged electric wires were run.
 In his opinion Justice Gerard charac- terized the article as gross and vicious libel, the writers and publishers of which should be brought to trial, but finds that no evidence exists to show that Messrs. Carvalho Merrill and Clark had anything whatever to do with it's writ ing or publication. The decision affirms the principle that the officers of cor poration, which publishes a newspaper, are not liable to criminal prosecution for libels printed in the newspaper simp- ly because of the fact that they are such officers and without any further proof to connect them with the manage ment of the newspaper.
 When a corporation has published libel" says Justice Gerard, In his de- cision. ''every person who at the time of the publication Is in any way en- gagged in the actual management of the corporation is subject to prosecution. But some proof of actual management must be made to hold any person for trial.'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-13

Chicago, April 12.-An advance abstract of statistics of American railways for the year ending June 30. 1908, as compiled by the bureau of railway news and stat istics was made public here today by Slason Thompson. manager of the bu- reau. The report says:
 Instead of decrease of only sf64, ,4e4.- 9A in gross earnings as the result of the temporary financial depression of 190-0S. as set forth in the preliminary income re- port of the Interstate Commerce com mission for the year ending June 30, 1908, the panic of 1907 resulted in a loss of over $s3o. 1000. This statement Is based on a table giving the earnings for the twelve months ending November 30, 1908, when the full effect of the business de- pression became evident, compared with
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-13

cost than the different countries of Europe In which these streams are sit uated are said to have expended upon them?''
 But in order that we may enjoy these great waterways which nature has so lavishly given us there must be some comprehensive plan for the development of our rivers and harbors.
 For this purpose the waterways com mission, composed of representatives and sena tors, was created. This commission contemplates making first-hand study Of the waterways of Europe either by sub committee or by the full membership thereof. for the purpose of adopting such plans as ar5 most feasible for the de- velopment of the waterways of the United Stat looking to their permanent im- provement. It is also understood that the commission will visit many of the streams and harbors in this country, applying to their betterments the lessons learned from our older and more experienced neighbors across the ocean,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-13
Senate Democrats Are
 Working Or The Tariff
Senator Bailey Is Preparing Amendment to the Tariff Bill Which Proposes Tax Upon Incomes Which He Be Ieves Will Take the Place of % Per Cent
 Reduction of All the Other Schedules.

tor Bailey Is now giving his attention to this feature and hopes to be able to draft an amendment on that subject that will command the support of the minority.
 In the meantime the Senate democrats will by amendment on the floor of the Senate attempt 10 perfect the bill by equalizing duties and going on record against Its sectional features. The Sen ate democrats realize they are powerless to enact into a law a tariff bill of their own making and that they can only adopt a general course of tariff reduction.
 So good an authority as Senator Cullom of Illinois, a member of the finance com mittee, gave 1t as his opinion today that the Payne bill as it will be sent to the White House will not greatly diff fer from the Dingley act now on the statute books. Senator Aldrich's report from the finance committee, while increas- ing the reductions, leaves the major DOT tion of the bill in tentative shape and virtually throws upon the Senate proper the framing of the measure which will go to conference.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-13
RAILROAD LOSSES HEAVY
 DURING THE PANIC YEAR

the preceding twelve. This avoids the err TOT of including the fattest months in railway history in the same year with the lean months that followed it.
 "In the same way 'the loss in net earn ings is shown to have been $129, ,460 in- stead of $111, ,051 006, as given in the com missions statement. The 2-cent passen- ger fare legislation caused loss of S20,- 100000 in gross earnings. although norqe passengers were carried This is account ed for by a reduction in average receipts per passenger mile on 94 per cent of the mileage from 2014 cents in 190 to 1.032 in 1908
 The heavy loss in net earnings is part ly accounted for by the expenditures Of approximately ss2,000,000 neoessitated by arbitrary innovations in accounting meth ods and requirements in regard to the hours and conditions of labor of certain classes of employees
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-13
PROMINENT EDUCATORS
 ASSEMBLE IN ATLANTA

Atlanta, April f%--Many prominent edu- cators arrived in Atlanta today and to- night to attend the conference for edu- cation in the south which opens in an- nual session here Wednesday. It is ex- pected that by tomorrow afternoon at least 15OO persons will be here to attend the conference.
 The delegates representing the depart ment of secondard education held bus mess meeting this afternoon. the first Of a series of meetings of the various de- partments preceding the formal opening of the conference. The purpose of the meeting this afternoon was to consider what is generally regarded as the weak est part of the southern educationa sys-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-13
Niagara Falls Still choked.

Niagara Falls, N Y., April 12.-The ice pack still chokes the gorge but there was evidence today along the channel that 1t Is beginning to break up. The day was warm and there was no wind. About the cataract the water has fallen some 10 feet. At the whirl- pool the ice is beginning to break away and also at the mouth of the river The Ontario Power company's officials reported that the generating station was free of water and that the ma chinery would be started some time to- morrow
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-13
ARKANSAS LEAGUE SHAkY.
Fort Smith Drops Out on Account of
 Ban on Sunday Games.

Little Rock, April 2.-(Special.l-A the first step of the wedding out process Man ager Finn today turned Nick Stahl, the old Cleveland second baseman, back to Columbus, to which club he belongs. Little Rock merely took the player for trial and he failed to make good.
 Affairs of the Arkansas league were thrown into confusion this afternoon when the Fort Smith people, to whom the state league franchise had been awarded n- formed President Hurst they would not be in the league, owing to their inability to secure a park for Sunday games. Pres ident Hurst tonight is trying to make some arrangements to have the league take over the team. Thus far he has met with little success. If Fort Smith is out it is likely that Argenta will also be dropped and the league made six club affair.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-13
Amendment to Tariff Bill.

Washington, April 12.-Senator New lands today presented in the Senate an amendment to the Payne-Aldrich tariff bill providing that whenever importa- tions are less than one-tenth of the total consumption of any article used in the United States there shall be a reduction of 10 per cent annually in the duty upon it until importations aggregating at least one-tenth of the consumption. The purpose of the pro- vision, MT. Newlands explained, is to prevent prohibitive duties.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-13

tenn, public high schools.
 Among those representing the depart ment of secondary education are: Dr. Caswell Ellis of the University of Texas, Prof Joseph Stewart of the University of Georgia, Dr. Bruce Payne of the Uni versity of Virginia, Dr. J. R. Walker of the University of North Carolina. Prof. w. H. Hand of the University of South Carolina, Prof. P. P. Claxton of the Uni versity of Tennessee, Dr. Bailey of the University of Mississippi, Dr. Doster of the University of Alabama, Prof. w. l.. Weber of Louisiana, and Professor Tor reyson of Arkansas.
 The meeting this afternoon was ad- dressed by pr. Henry s. PritcheU of New York, representing the Carnegie foundation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-13
INDEX OF TODAY'S NEWS
Paqe i.

Id3c l.. Sherman speaks of nations progress. Tariff bill gets action in Senate. Message from General William Booth. Waterways must be improved. Senate democrats busy on tariff. Many injured in trolley wreck. Railroad losses heavy in 1908. Newspaper men freed from charge. Prominent educators meet in Atlanta.
 Page 2. Odd Fellows Home to be inspected. Alabama river rate problem. Negro held In Ensley for wife murder.
 Page 3. Age-Herald begins work on Fifth ave- nue home.
 Page 4. Editorial comment.
 Page 5. Southern Steel company properties sell for s5,11 900. New record made in steel structural work on Empire building. Dr. Griggs begins series of lectures at High school auditorium. Chief Bodeker writes seven automobile speeders to appear and make bond for violation of law Dr. Gillespie gives object lesson on need for new courthouse Expected attack on regularity of grand jury fails to materialize.
 Page 6. Most remarkable trial is ended. Bessemer quietly observed twenty-sec- ond birthday. Coal operators take no action.
 Page 7. Birmingham society. Feminine fancies by Dolly Dalrymple.
 Page 8. Bib problem in bare pine lands.
 Page g. Castro prepares written protest.
 Page 10. General sporting news.
 Page il. Stocks gain substantially. Cotton goes over 10-cent mark. Wheat continues to advance.
 Page 12. Big exposition opened by Taft Numerous deaths from pdsasrA
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-13
Charged With Embedding.

New Orleans, April 12.-Charging him with smbezzling $T70O of the funds of Jef- ferson parish while he was secretary of the parish police board during 1908, an indictment was today returned against M. A. Daunhauer Upon his arrest and plea of not guilty, Daunhauer was re- leased under bond of $500O. He is at present a justice of the peace of Jefferson parish, across the river from New Or leans
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-13

Gary Ind, April 12.-Ten men were se- riously injured and a score badly hurt in a head-on collision on the Chicago, Lake Shore and South Bend Interurban li-p two miles west. Of Gary. at o'clock tlis afternoon, But one passenger on the eastbound car. which contained 70 people who boarded it at Hammond, es- caped without injury of some kind. The crash came as the eastbound car was running down grade at high speed from the elevated crossing over the Joliet cut off The front ends of the two cars were telescoped when they struck Eight Of the more seriously injured were hurried to the hospital here, where it was re-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-13
Best Men to Be secu. cd.

Washington, April 12.-It was stated at the White House today that Presi- dent Taft has instructed Director North of the census bureau to disregard party lines in securing suitable men for supervisors and other appointive places under the new census act. The instructions, 1t was said, have special reference to the south.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-13
CUNARD LINE IS
 LOSING BUSINESS

London, April 12.--The Cunard steam ship line, like the German steamship lines, has suffered heavily from the de- precision in the spring trade and will be unable to pay dividend The com pany's report, which has just been issued. shows profit of $1 475, 1S0. which, however, is not sufficient to meet the depreciation in ships and property, necessitating the company drawing the reserve fund for ex- penses.
 The report explains that the inan- cial disturbance in the United States has practically obliterated the west bound third-class passenger traffic, and says that the number of west-bound passengers landed in the United States in 1908 was only SS5.0O0, which is an enormous decrease as compared with 1,116, 900 in 1907.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-13
Winner of Handicap Shoot.

Atlantic City, N. J., April 12-The Sea side trophy for amateurs was won to- day by wilson of Frenchtown. N. J., with A score of 1S3 out of possible 200 at the annual Easter Monday handicap shoot of the Atlantic City Gun club. Severn of Philadelphia was second with score of 1s2. J. T. Skelly of Wilmington. Del, was high gun among the professionals with a score of 1S3 Sim Glover of New York was second with 1S2 and Gaskill Of Atlantic City was third with 1s0. Other high scores were: W. B. Darton of Port land Me, 17S and Lloyd Lewis Of VII mington, 178
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-13
ROBSON TO HAVE WARM CAMPAIGN

Washington April 12.--(special )-Repre- tentative Hobson of Alabama will leave for his home Thursday to look out for his political fences. With two candidates after his seat the captain thirks he had better take look over the district. A re- port has been in circulation here for some time that Captain Hobson is also think ing of entering the senatorial fight against Colonel Bankhead and possibly Repre- sentative Richardson and Governor Com CT. but the Sixth districts members close friends say that for the present he is satisfied with the House.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-13
HOLLANDS QUEEN
 IN GOOD HEALTH

The Hague. April 12-The expected birth of an heir to the throne of Holland has given rise to anxiety on the part of the whole population and in some quarters alarm Is felt owing to the pessimistic ru mors concerning the Queens health.
 It was officially announced at the pal ace. however, that Queen Wilhelmina was in good health and good spirits and that the attending physicians were we'll satis- fled with conditions.
 M. Nilssen. minister of justice, in an in- terview today, said that the event was not expected to occur for some time
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-13
Fatal Auto Smash.

Allentown, Pa, April l2.-One woman was fatally injured and two men pain fully hurt tonight when an automobile in witch they were riding ran into an emb.. nkment. Mrs. Bessie Sperry of Philadelphia had her skull fractured. Allen Day of Pennsburg and W. K. Un- derly of Nazareth were injured about the head and internally.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-13
MANY INJURED IN CRASH
 OF TROLLEY AND TRAIN

ported that all would recover. The fol- lowing are the seriously injured:
 D. E. Kinney Michigan City. conductor eastbound car, both legs broken.
 R. l.. Brown motorman westbound car, head badly injured.
 c. D. Corse 571 Adams street. Chicago, leg broken and back injured.
 Nick Micholich, Gary, leg broken. gsf A TIatman. Michigan City, arm broken. BilIbach Barteno, Indian Harbor, both legs broken.
 Eugene Bresen, Whiting, internal in- juries.
 George Barbach, Indian Harbor, leg broken.
 J. E. Mccall, sS07 Indiana avenue, Chi cago both legs broken.
 Samual Payman. Hammond, leg broken.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-13
raft,s summar PIans.

Washington. April 12.-It was stated at the White House today that while President Taft would undoubtedly oc- cupy cottage in the neighborhood of Beverly, Manchester-By-the- or at Gloucester, Mass. no decision has yet been reached. It was said. the matter will be definitely decided within the next few days.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-13
Something Besides Tariff.

Washington, April 12.-That the pres snt session of the House of Represents lives called to enact tariff legislation is not restricted to that subject was the decision of Speaker Cannon today. The speaker declared he was not aware of any constitutional provision that would prevent the House transacting any bus mess it desired under the rules.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-13
Kid Farmer Wins.

New Orleans, April 12-Kid Farmer of Peoria. H.. was awarded the decision on a foul in the seventh round of a scheduled ten-round bout with Walter Little of Chicago at the Royal Athletic club here tonight.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-13
Japs Want Submarines.

New York. April 12-rhe Japanese government Is negotiating with an American builder of submar rine boats for the purchase of plans and specified tions for a new type of submarine of smaller model than the type now in common use but of double speed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-13
Crops Damaged Near Roanoke,

Roanoke Va. April 12.--Fruit grow their crops have been ruined by the heavy frosts and freezing weather pre- Uailins for the past several nights.