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The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-19
Freedom Of The Press Is
 Declared M Jeopardy
Indianapolis News Comments Upon Panama Canal Indictments By Saying That Principles Must Be UpheldCounse For Indicted Publishers Are Waiting the Next Move
 of Federal Authorities

the publisher and editors of the New York World, who were indicted by federal grand jury in Washington yes terday on charges of criminal libel in the Panama canal case, were today awaiting the next move of the federal authorities, before deciding what line of defense to adopt
 John D. Lindsay. of counsel for the World, said today that copies of the in- dictments against Joseph Pulitzer, pro- prietor of the World: Caleb NJ van Hamm and Robert H. Lyman, editors, the three New York men indicted had not yet been received by their counsel, and no official notification of the indictments had so far come from Washington.
 MT. Pulitzer, who has been cruising in southern waters on his yacht Liberty, is expected to reach here today.
 So far could be ascertained no steps have as yet been taken by the federal authorities in this city to bring the ac- cused before the United States commis- sioner for hearing on the question whether they shall be compelled to appear before the fedral courts in Washington.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-19
EPOCH IN TARIFF
 MAKING IS MARKED

Indianapolis, February 1S.-The national tariff commission convention adjourned today after a session which its officials and delegates assert has marked an epoch in tarff-mal1ing in this country.
 That the action of the convention in it's demand for the creation of a per manent tariff commission will bear fruit in congressional action toward the same measure is confidently asserted by it's membership.
 The convention resolved by unanimous vote that it's labors will not end with merely the demand for a tariff commits sion. The permanent organization formed to continue its work will extend its influ- ence to every state and particularly to Washington.
 The militant movement advised by Chairman Van Cleave took form in a personal pledge from each delegate to continue the work unceasingy.
 It is expected that the stand of the gathering In demanding that Congress take some action toward revision of the tariff during It's special session will dis sipate rumors that its real purpose was to delay immediate revision.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-19
EARNEST PLEA IS MADE
 FOR JUVENILE COURTS

New Orleans, February 1S,-"Estab,ish juvenile courts in every city of the United States and reduce infant mortality" was the slogan of the opening session of the National Congress of Mothers, the twelfth annual conference of which, the first ever held in the south, convened here today at Progressive Union hall.
 Another feature was the stressing of the necessity for good roads throughout the country Mrs. Frank de Garmo of Shreve- port. La. chairman of the department of school improvement, in her report to the congress- elaborated on the good roads movement, saying that it was essential to the proper school attendance by chil- dren residing in the suburbs and rural sections. This sentiment met with the en- thusiastic appreciation of the congress.
 Mrs Frederick Schoff, president of the congress, declared, "One of the principal aims of the congress should be to secure such legislation as will insure that chil- dren of tender years may not be tried
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-19

Washington. February 1s.-(special.)- Senator Bankhead will offer the follow
 ing as an amendment to the agricultural appropriation bill
 For ascertaining the progress, charac- ter. extent and approximate cost of road improvement now being made in the sev- eral state sufficient for the needs of transportation and communication; for Investigating the relative cost of trans portation of farm and other products over such roads after improvement, the relative increase of transportation by req son of such improvement and the advan- tages otherwise accruing thereby; for as- certaining the relative effectiveness of township, county and state administra- ton, and for suggesting and devsing ways and means of coordination and cooperation in road legislation and ad- ministration between the several states; for Investigating the feasibility, cost ex- tent and probable results of national aid in the improvement and maintenance of rural delivery roads in the several states;
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-19

Washington, February 1S.-(Speeial.)- The code of laws that passed the House today contains two very important pro- visions safeguarding the matter of gath ering, compiling and publishing agricul- tural statistics. Representatives Craig and Heflin of Alabama both introduced bills on this subject during the first ses- sion of this congress and the committee on agriculture combined the two bills and recommended that the bill as reported pass.
 When this bill was called up repeat edly by Hehin and Craig Representative Payne, the republican floor leader always objected and the bill was not allowed to pass.
 The penal code that passed the House today was amended and now contains the Hehin and Craig provisions, which are as follows
 That it shall be unlawful for any per son in the employment of the govern ment of the United States to divulge, or cause to be divulged or in way give out, or cause to be given out, publish or make known to any one not auth orized by law to have or receive the same, any information, statistical or oth- erwise, acquired by virtue of his em- ployment by an official position with any department of the government of
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-19
INDEX OF TODAY'S NEWS

Page i. State practically closes in Cooper case. Important provisions in federal code Bitter debate in the senate. Freedom of the press in jeopardy. Great movement for conservation Bankhead offers amendment to agricul- tural bill. Earnest plea for juvenile courts Fleet is rapidly nearing home. Taft made a Mason at sight.
 Page 2. President Rogers of Ensley council names standing committees Negro killed by John Pruitt near Bes- semer.
 Page 5. Williamson will address farmers McMahan still feigns insanity. Big loophole in prohibition law.
 Pace 4 Editorial comment
 Page 5. In final wave of enthusiasm laymen give $60.O00 to mission cause Resolutions set forth aims and purposes for future. Second largest convention in history of city.
 City council defers sewer contracts and gives Friel water plan a backset' Methodist laymen of North Alabama conference begin sessions this morning.
 Page 6. Mrs. Walter Root awarded heavy dam ages for husbands death.
 Page :. Birmingham society Feminine Fances, by Dolly Dalrymple. Will strengthen prohibition laws 
 Page 8. Senate passes mining corps bill.
 Page g. Stocks decline sharply under selling. Cotton loses a few points. Wheat is lower and other grains higher
 Page 10. Working on baseball grounds. Pullam given leave of absence.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-19
NT-ELECT TAFT
 MADE A MASON AT SIGHT

Cincinnati, February 8-Wiliam H. Taft, President-elec of the United States, is a master Mason. The impressive cere- mony which brought him that distinction today was conducted by Charles R. Hos l1inson, "the most worshipful grand mas ter of the lodge of the most ancient and Honorable Fraternity of Free and Ac- cepted Masons of the state of Oho."
 The procedure which eliminated in the declaration that MT. Taft was a Mason occupied 35 minutes,
 As a Mason MT. Taft's appreciation was of his fathers character as such, and of his own regret that the delay had been so long in his own case and d rejoicing that his brother, Charles P, who was pres ent had been made a Mason under the tutelage of Alfonso Taft.
 The experience of being declared a Mason at sight was not ended with the afternoon session of the grand lodge.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-19

MT. Taft witnessed during the evening the regular form of initiating a member Between the two sessions of the lodge there was reception for Masonic breth- ren at the c. P Taft residence and con cluding the ceremonies with a brilliant ball at the Aims hotel. The presence of the President-elect graeed all these functions. Frank H. Hitchcock, at the request of MT. Taft, came here today from Chicago and after his conference left for Washington. That the discus sion related to the undecided post of Secretary of the Treasury was admitted, but beyond the statement that no decision was reached no information was obtain able. The suggestion that the place will likely go to Chicago or further west was made.
 The Presdent-elect will attend the din ner of the Knockers club tomorrow night when he will hear Cincinnati boosted" |" He will leave for Philadelphia Saturday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-19

Indianapolis. February 1S.-The News publishes the following statement con corning the Panama canal indict- ments:
 "The issue presented by the indict- ments is, of course, one for the courts; so that little or nothing need be said. But there Is wider issue, concerning which we think q good deal will be said. Perhaps it is needless 10 say that the course of the News will be in no way influenced or affected by what has happened, We shall continue to dis cuss public questions on their merits. a s in the past, and to criticise public men without either personal or partisan bias.
 This is the phase of the question that most concerns the public. It has a right to know that the functions of a free and independent new spaper will not cease to be performed. and also to know that no personal element will be allowed to obtrude itself in any of the criticisms that we may feel called on to make. We shall not be coerced into silence, nor tempted into unfairness. Believeing that the great principal of freedom of the press Is at stake, we must do what we can to uphold it. No more important service than this can by performed by newspaper, especial ly at this time. The public, to which along the News acknowledges any ob- ligaion, may feel sure that this paper will continue to serve its interests as it sees them. To sum up. we shall print the news and tell the truth about it- as 1t is given us to see the truth"
 Awaitinu Next Move
 New York February 18.-Counsel for
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-19
BANKHEAD'S AMENDMENT
 TO AGRICULTURAL. BILL

and for the preparation of detailed and comprehensive reports of such investiga- tions, to be submitted to the Congress of the United States as early as practi- cable S5O,OOO.'
 Secretary Straus of the department of commerce and labor has informed the House that the department of commerce and labor has collected no information or statistics for the production of iron ore or pig iron since the census of manu- factures of 1905, which covered the call endar year 1904. The next census of manufactures, which will include the production of iron ore and pig iron, will relate to the calendar year 1909. The enumeration will be started in January, 1910, and it is probable the statistics will be ready for distribution during the sum mer and fall of that year. Therefore to comply with the requirements of the reso lution it will be necessary at this time to make separate census of the iron ore and pig iron industry. which will require several months and an expense of some thousands of dollars.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-19
Discussion of Indictments.

Washington February 1s.-Almost the sole topic of discussion in district court circles today was the action of the grand jury yesterday in returning indictments against the proprietors and editors of the New York World and against the pro- prietors of the Indianapolis News for criminal libel.
 District Attorney Baker today prepared the certified copies of the indictments which, with the bench warrants for the defendants, in few days will be sent to New York and Indianapolis. MT. Baker says there is no necessity for haste as no likelihood exists that the defendants will attempt to evade the proceedings.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-19
FLEET RAPIDLY WEARS
 THE OLD HOME SHORES

coming squadron. The combined forces are expected to arrive at the southern drill grounds, 50 miles off the Virginia capes, some time on Saturday. Minor evo- lutions and maneuvers will be gone through, in order to fill the time interVen- ing before scheduled arrival on Monday morning next. The fleet will pass in the capes at 10 a. m.
 Admiral Sperry. commanding the fleet, has accepted on behalf of himself and 70 other officers, the invitation of the Navy league, to dinner to be given at the Cham berlain next Monday evening, Governor Swanson of Virginia will among the speakers.
 A majority of the members of both branches of Congress are expected to come down to witness the arrival and review of the fleet.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-19
NEGRO MURDERER
 LYNCHED BY MOB

Richmond, Va, February 1S.-A spe- cial to the Times-Dispatch from Eagle Mountain, Va., says
 An unknown negro assaultetd Miss Dobbs. aged IA this afternoon at o'clock at Glen Walton. After assaulting the girl the negro cut her throat and she died in few minutes. A posse from here is in pursuit of the negro.
 telephone message at 2:S0 this F'ri- aav1 morning from the Chesapeake and Ohio telegraph office says that the last seen of the negro a mob had him on the way to Glen Walton. where large crowd was gathered heavily armed The mob vowed that jail was unnecessary and that they would lynch the negro. He has probably been lynched by this time
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-19

Old Point Comfort, Va, February 1S.- The near approach of the battleship fleet and it's escort, signalled tonight by wire less as less than 700 miles off the Virginia capes is reflected in the great crowds of visitors pouring into the hotels here. Many private houses in Phoebus and Hampton are to be thrown open to ac- commodate the overflow.
 The tender Yankton sailed today for Washington, but the big armored cruis- CTS North Carolina and Montana are still in the roadstead. They finished coaling this morning off Sewell's Point and dropped down to new anchorage off the Old Point pier.
 It Is planned now to have the cruisers leave tomorrow morning to join the in
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-19

in ordinary court, but that each town shall establish juvenile courts and special officers, whose business it will be to look out for that care which will rescue in- stead of confirm the child in evil ways"
 In discussing infant mortality, Mrs. Schof said:
 "One of the great objects which the women of this country should devote themselves to is the reducing of infant mortality Tn the south alone this year 10000 babies will die because of parental ignorances."
 The Rev. w. McF. Alexander of New Orleans delivered the invocation following the calling of the congress to order by Mrs. Schoff.
 Col J. Y. Sanders of Louisiana was to have made one of the welcoming ad- dresses but was unavoidably detained at Baton Rouge. Mayor Martin Behrman of New Orleans, Superintendent Warren Easton of the public schools, President G. Kronenberger of the school board of New Orleans and the presidents of sev- eral local organizations extended a hearty greeting to the visitors
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-19
GARY WILL ISSUE
 FULL STATEMENT

New York, February 18.-The steel sit- uation was the absorbing topic in imam cial and other business circles today. This interest had been aroused by reports that the trade in steel had been disappointing, that independent manufacturers are cut ting prices and getting what business there was, and by the fact that the offi- cers of the United States Steel corpora ton and the heads of that corporations 8 subsidiary companies held another confer ence today, at which conditions and the situation were thoroughly dlscusseo'
 On adiournment Judge Gary, chairman, announced that he would not have any thing to say today in relation to the conference, but that he would tomorrow make a general statement that will fully and frankly set worth the general condi- tions of the trade
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-19
Gas Men In Convention.

New Orleans, February 1S.-The first annual convention of the Southern Gas association was called to order by Pres tdent T. D. Miller of New Orleans at the Grunewald hotel here today. The association was organized last May in Atlanta, Ga. Questions dealing with best possible methods of furnishing illuminat- ing gas both from the standpoint of the producer and consumer were discussed at the first session. Another session will be held tomorrow and the convention will be brought to a close with a ban uuet tomorrow night. About ho members nra in attendance.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-19
Pav paY In Sh effield.

Sheffield. February 1S.-(Special) )-To- day is pay day for the Sloss- Sheffield Steel and Iron company, and about s11.- GOO is being distributed among the em- ployes of the company by Russell Hunt of Birmingham, cashier for the company MT. Hunt arrived in Sheffield from Rus sellville, where he left a considerable amount of money yesterday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-19
Mooers Gets Good Job.

Florence, February 1S.-(Special.)-H. F. Mooers, formerly editor of the Florence Herald, a weekly paper, was today noti- fled of his appointment as general agent for north Alabama and north Mississippi for the Standard Real Estate Loan com pany of Washington. D. c. Mooers uuit the newspaper business about two months ago and for that period has been local agent for the company, and his promotion in so short a time is a great compliment to his push and energy. He will still continue to make Florence his headquar-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-19
Tornado Is Deadly.

Beaumont, Tex, February B.-A tor nado at Liberty, Tex. 40 miles west of this city, today caused the death of one person, a negro woman the injury of several other persons and the wreck ing of a church as well as a number of other small buildings Among the injured Mrs. Buck Stulling was seriously hurt. In its progress the storm cut a path 100 yards wide
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-19
Important Provisions
 In Federal Code Of LGrVS
Congressmen Hen and Craig Introduce Bills Safeguarding the Gathering and Publication of Agricultural Statistics Which Pass the House and Will Very Likely Become
 Laws After Joint Conference

the United statesSs rding the reports on crop condltig <ior to the hour that the crop Lsc< is published as is now requireI.Se V.
 Sec. 9. Ths !O'c .An be unlawful for any person /SSS .femployment of the goyernment e6 sUnited States to di- vulge, or O.S Q be divuiged, or in any way 7 b ut, or cause to be given out publ make known to any one not auti by law to have or re- oeive the e, any information, sta tistical or otherwise, obtained by virtue of his employment by or official position with the government of the United States regarding the amount of cotton ginned prior to the day fixed by law for the publication of the ginners report obtained by the census department.
 "Sec. 3. That it shall be unlawful for any officer or employee of the United States of America. whose dutieS require the collection, compilation. or Report of statistics or information relative to the products of the soil, knowingly to collect. compile, or report for issaunce or issue any false statistics or information rela- tive to such products.
 Sec 4. That any person who shall violate any of the provisions of this act shall upon conviction be punished by a fine or not more than $10.OO0 or by im- prisonment for a period of not more than five years, or both fine and imprison- ment, in the discretion of the court
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-19
Decapitated by Train.

Chattanooga. February 1S.-A young white man whose name is thought to be Lambeth, residence unknown. was de- capitated this afternoon when a freight train on the Alabama Great Southern road was wrecked near McCalla, Ala, His body was badly mangled.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-19
ATLANTA POLICE
 CATCH YEGGMEN

Atlanta, February 1S=Four con fessed "yeggmen" and anoth CT man de- clared by three of the confessors to be the leader of their gang, are behind the bars in the city prison, the net result of the drag thrown out by the At lanta police in an endeavor to break up the operations of safe blowers in this vicinity.
 H. c. Gray, who was arrested several days ago by Atlanta detectives after he had printed a lot of blank checks of a New York bank. today confessed that he Is a professional safe blower gambler and forger. He confessed to robbing the safe of the Yankton, s. D., postoffice last September, for which "job" he says two pals are now doing time in a federal prison.
 Gray described an electrical device which he had invented for transferring signatures and said that he had planned to make a half million through whole safe fOrgeries. He says the machine is now in the express office at Mont gomery, Ala, where he had shipped it few days prior to his arrest here.
 Gray announces that he wants to serve time for his past crimes and then will enter the evangelistic field. ex-
 
 Grove or Billy" Sunday.
 Penrose referred to the next amend ment in the postoffice bill, MT Lafol- lette at almost the same time address ing Vice President Fairbanks to make an inquiry concerning the amendment.
 All Talking At Once.
 "Mr. President, MT. President" called the senator from Pennsylvania in a loud voice. For moment the senators from Pennsylvania and from Wisconsin and the Vice President were all talking at the same time. Finally, MT. Penrose's voice was heard declaring that he be- 1ieved he had the floor.
 The chair,' said the Vice President calmly. Ifs undertaking to answer a very proper inquiry by the senator from Wisconsin,"
 q did not understand" said Mr Pen rose, "I thought I had the floor. and no one had a right to interrupt me without my consent
 The Senate then lasped into the ordi- nary business of hearing additional amendments of the bill read.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-19
Joseph Letter Leaves HospitaI.

Chicago, February 1s.-Joseph Letter. who was operated upon for appendicitis January 22, left the hospital today. He is said to have recovered completely.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-19
Postal Changes.

Washington, February 1S.-tSpecial)-- Postmasters appointed; Pnckard. Dale county William A. Campbell; Winslow, Autauga county, James c. Bishop.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-19

Sec. 2. any perso. goyernnnen vulge. or any way f out, publ not auti ceiye the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-19

Awaiting Next Move. New York, February 1S,-Counsel for
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-04-06
HOUSE AND BARN BURNED.
Douglas County Farmer Meets With a
Heavy Loss.

Lawrence, Kan, April 6.-The
home of William Miller, four miles
south of town, burned to the ground,
the entire contents being a total loss.
The flames then spread to the barn,
and it was only by the greatest efforts
that Mr. Miller was able to save his
horses.
The fire started from a defective
fiue in the house and had secured
great Roadway before bein1 discover
ed The family had to get out in the
quickest manner possible, without
even stopping to get all their clothing,
and hurried over to neighbors to spend
the remainder of the night and to get
clothing. The house, which had five
rooms, was soon mass of flames and
although neighbors gathered quickly,
it was impossible to save anything.