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The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1909-12-07
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main, Secretary Ballinger has tenn
perarily withdrawn from all forms of
entry $4,000 acres along Snake river
IN Oregon Washington and Idaho, 81 II
acres along South Boulder creek in
Colorado, l760 acres along Warner
creek in Oregon. and 400 acres along
Tunk creek in Washington.
There has also been Withdrawn from
immediate entry 39l,i3S acres in
Wyoming and Idaho, it having been
discovered that they contain valuable
deposits Of phosphate This was done,
il was stated. in aid of proposed legis-
latjon affecting The disposal of phos-
phatc lands,
"RoyaJ' Stale Bread Deuot
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-01
KANSAS BANK GUARANTY
 LAW IS GIVEN HEARING

argued a mutual insurance agreement and if national banks are. under the statues, prevented from insuring their own depositors by such a mutual ar rangement. they should also be pre- vented from insuring their bank build- ings or other property in mutural insurance company
 As to the apparent conflict between the national bank act and the Kansas law regarding receiverships it was con- tended on behalf of the state that the state requirement. that the state bank commissioner should close up the af- fairs of failed banks was wholly ad- ministrative and was within the discre- ton of the state bank commissioner to permit the comptroller of the currency to assume charge of failed national banks and wind up their affairs. Comp troller Murray takes an opposite view of the whole question. He insists that the statutes and the decisions of the courts for the last 40 years clearly prohibit national banks from in any way guaranteeing the obligations of another bank or a third party, either by contract or by a specific approprla- tion of part of It's property.
 In reply to the statement that an adverse ruling on the question in voIved would force the national bank s ot Kansas to surrender th eis charters and go into the state system, Comp troller Murray states that the facts as to the operation of the Oklahoma law prove to the contrary. In that state, he asserts, the national banks are In a prosperous condition and that their denosits show gratifying increases.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-01
No RedI Developments
 I1 The Hlg1ldIey Case
Congressman Bowie and Former Governor Je Have Talk with President Taft in the Interest of Cabaniss Johnston and Bankhead Stand Firm in Fight
 to Get Democrat Appointed.

Washington, March S1.-(Special. .)-There were no developments in the Hundley case today, everything being held up pending the visit of the judge to the President tomorrow. It is presumed that the Pres ident will be frank with the judge and let him know definitely what he intends do- ing On the other hand, there is a possi- bility that President Taft will tell him that he has as yet reached no conclusion on the matter.
 Former Congressman Bowie and former Governor Jelks saw the President today. They are for Cabaniss. Their visit was very short-"a non-committal one min utes conversation" as one of them ex- pressed it. They told the President they came to see him becaue they thought he wanted to appoint the biggest man he could find regardless of party, and if he intended to appoint a republican they might as well go back to their homes in Alabama. The President did not indicate what he would do.
 Senators Johnston and Bankhead stand firm in their intention to fight for demo- crat The Senators believe they have the democratic party of the state of Ala bama behind them in taking the position
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-01
FIRE ALMOST DESTROYS
 FIT I,EAVENWORTH PRISON

were shot back the flames had reached the main building. If everything had not been done in perfect order lives doubtless would have been lost. As it was strict military discipline prevailed.
 Soldiers with leveled weapons greeted the convicts as they marched out. They had been previously warned that the slightest beligerent move would mean death
 Shoot them down in their tracks,. commanded the officers If they don't keep in line. The first man that tries to escape dies"
 The rifle barrels of the soldiers and swords of officers shining in the fire light, with the knowledge that 1t was United States soldiers they were dealing with, effectually awed the prisoners and they meekly followed their heavily armed guards to the stockade.
 Not only did the strict military rule prevent any escapes but it effectua1ly stopped the panic that had broken out among the convicts. The main prison building was valued at s2O0,000 and is an entire loss.
 An hour after midnight the fire was burning fiercely but was under control.
 The blacksmith shop, tailor shops, ma chine shops and other buildings went first All this while the whole prison had been surrounded by troops.
 When the main building actually had begun to burn the stern military rescue was carried out with precision. A heavy guard was thrown around the stockade where the prisoners are confined to pre- vent escapes and panics.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-01
CATHOLIC EDITOR FILES
 BANKRUPTCY PETITION

Cleveland, Ohio March 3l-Rev. Will liam McMahon, pastor of St. Bridgets Catholic church. Cleveland, and editor of the Catholic Universe, filed voluntary patition o bankruptcy in the United States cosRst toJas Ln the petition his total liabilities are stated to be s1,594, .64, with assets aggregating $75,2079S, of which s71, 300 is real estate. The secured claims amount to $946, ,925. .73 unsecured claims, $S71, ,2O7.91, and commercial paper, $1S5,- 91S.
 Father McMahon was a director of the Fidelity Funding company of New York, founded by P. J. Kieran, and which now is in the hands of receivers. Thus it came about that his name was signed to many of the papers issued by the com pany, and for which he now Is held lia- ble by the receivers.
 The petition enumerates many notes signed by Father McMahon. They are held mostly by New York, Pittsburg and Cleveland banks. Among the larger se- cured claims cited as the following:
 Carnegie Trust company, New York, S281, ,255. .73; Guarantee Title and Trust com pany, Pittsburg $1S5, ,O0O; Society for Say ings Cleveland, s235, GOO; Third National bank of Buffalo, $3200
 Late in 1905 Father McMahon came first into close contact with Kieran. The priest borrowed a small amount of money in 1905 from Kieran, who Is said to have of fered him lower rate of interest than
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-01

Washington. March s1.--Attorney General Wickersham today gave a hear ing to the governor and other officials of Kansas on the question of the right of national banks to participate in the benefits and assessments of the bank guaranty fund created by a recent law of that state, upon the same terms and conditions as apply to state banks.
 There were present on behalf of the state Governor Stubbs, Attorney Gen eral Jackson. Bank Commissioner Dolly and Senators Bristow and Curtis; :; Comptroller of the Currency Murray and Judge oldham.
 The Kansas bank deposit guarantee, it is said, contains certain provisions limiting liability. etc, which do not exist in the Oklahoma law, the terms of which torney General Bonaparte sss'Ssa ss astI saai's. ass DC 'ss'''S As's''S'
 On b@ alf of the state, it was con- tended that the inhibition of the nation al bank act against national banks guaranteeing the obligations of anoth- CT banl1s did. not apply to the case in question. What the Kansas law really does. said the states advocates, was to allow national and state banking in stitutions to enter into an arrangement by which each bank, in effect, insured its own depositors against loss. It was, to all intents and purposes, they
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-01
Craig Makes Hit By His
 Discussion Of Tariff
Aabamian Ccses Speech of Congressman Longworth in Which He Said Republican Party Had Promised Tariff Revision and Would Deliver the
 Goods During Present Session.

Washington. March 31-(Speeial) )-Rep- resentative Craig of Alabama made hit with the House tonight by quoting from the speech of Representative Long worth of Ohio in which he stated that the republican party which had prom ised tariff revision was now "here to deliver the goods
 ''It is difficult to say" said MT. Craig,
 just what the goods are, but it looks as if the goods to be delivered to the people are higher prices for clothes, cof- fee, tea, soap pepper, shoes, spices, CO., coa and chocolate. hosiery, gloves, books and paper, articles made of sugar and molasses, articles made from hemp, jute and flax, lemons, perfumery and prae- tically everything else that human be- ing could possibly want. The goods de- livered to the Standard oil company is the same protection of from 100 to 250 per cent which has made it the most gi- santic trust of all time and has placed in the hands of few men enough money to create panic whenever they get ready The goods delivered to the brewers and
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that charged by other companies engaged in a similar line of business
 The friendship between the priest and the f1naneier grew to such an extent that the former signed or indorsed the notes which now are held against him. When the Heran crash came, in December last, Father MoMahon's dealings were supposed to extend only to the origin of the Euclid Avenue Trust company of Cleveland in which he signed notes for about s35, GOO. His assets were then said not to exceed $2o 900.
 It was announced tonight authorita- lively from a priest closely identified with the affairs of the Cleveland diocese, that the liability set forth in the petition in voluntary bankruptcy made by Father McMahon is personal and that the Cath ollie church property is not involved in way that the church can lose.
 Father McMahon tonight is confined to his bed through illness and was unable to receive visitors
 Attorney P. J. Brady, counsel for the priest, made a statement for the latter, He said:
 "The petition speaks for itself. Father McMahon realized that bankruptcy was the only course for him to pursue, so he sought it. He is old man, broken in health. He was led on by the smooth talk of Kieran, in whom he trusted. The priest would sign any paper that Kieran requested him to sign. For long time r ather McMahon told no one of his en- tanglements His friends warned him that they believed the deals in which he was involved with Kieran were not just right, but he would not believe them.'
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that they will not even indirectly assist republican to secure the office. The Senators are patiently waiting for the President to let% l know whether ne desires to coD,oS 1em. Their plan Is mapped out If the President tells them that ,inds giving the office to . repubpo .Yney do not feel that they can glcc ! any advice. There are not a fes,S .bama politicians who believe thsoy fhis position had been followed ' & entire delegation that the federal
 ,eship would be certain to go to E.
 Campbell or some other bratny dem- ocrat in the district, and there are a hundred of them.
 There is much speculation as to the ilg- ure Judge Hundley will cut in naming his successor in the event he is turned down by the President. Many believe that the President, in order to appease him some what-in this contingency would give much weight to his views. It is not unlikely that Hundley would favor o. D. Street. He would be, of course, violently opposed to Shelby Pleasants. It is reported that Mr Pleasants is now on the way to Washington. In addition to being one of the three republicans designated by the several members of the Alabama delega- tion as being satisfactory to them for the federal judgeship, Pleasants is a nephew of Judge Shelby of the circuit court and is strongly indorsed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-01
COMPROMISE AGREED TO
 UPON THE TARIFF BILL

out delay, are endeavoring to restrict as far as possible the amendments which the committee will offer. Representative Tawney of Minnesota and Representa- tive Smith of Iowa are the leaders m the fight to have certain important sched- ules submitted to vote by the House Fears that the Senate will not make cer- tain changes in the bill which they de- sire and their determination to satisfy their constituents are the main reasons several republican representatives are holding out for rule which will permit them to accomplish their objects. Up to this time the "standpatters" have agreed to permit the discussion for the amend ments on hides and lumber. It probably will be necessary, however, for them to grant the same permission with regard to the reciprocity clause on bituminous coal and the paragraph which places iron ore on the free list.
 The republican members from Michigan, Iowa and Wisconsin held conferences to- day, each delegation deciding on the schedules on which they demand that the special rule shall provide for a vote. Most of the members of these delegations de- sire an increased tax on beer and the lowering of the duties on gloves and hosiery
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-01
INDEX OF TODAY'S NEWS
Page l..

Page 1. Crazy Snake still in hiding Craig makes hit in tariff speech. Hartman discusses tariff reform. Hundley case is marking time. Tariff bill gets some hard knocks. Kansas bank guaranty discussed. Compromise on the tariff bill. Appeal granted Tn Southern Steel case. Fort Leavenworth prison burned.
 Page 2. Dr. Cunningham makes statement on re- ports of his making the race for governor. Another tranload of iron pipe leaves Bessemer for Cuba.
 Page 3. Jasper catches auto infection. Watson hanged at Talladega. Two towns may be consolidated.
 Pane q. Editorial comment.
 Page 5. Session of dentists last night of special interest to public. Jere King thinks skyscraper only solu- ton of courthouse problem. J. o. Thompson leaves for Washington. Mountain Terrace votes unanimously for annexation to Birmingham.
 Page 6. Brooklyn plays Barons today.
 Page '. Birmingham society. Feminine Fancies by Dolly Dalrymple.
 Page 8. Difficulties in making of rate.
 Page g. Stock market is strong and irregular. Cotton declines a few points. Wheat again goes to high point.
 Page 10. Edmonds tells south it needs protec- tive tariff.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-01
Final Brotherhood Meetinq.

San Antonio, Tex, March H.-The final executive session of the annual reunion of the Brotherhood of Locomotive En- gineers was held today. Further consid- eration was given the controversy with the Brotherhood of Locomotive Bremen and Enginemen, the engineers reaffirm- ing their right exclusively to represent all engineers in grievance and wage matters and demanding that "and enginemen be dropped from the firemen's organiza- tion title. Many of the delegates will leave tomorrow on tour of Mexico.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-01

Washington March 31.-A compromise is to be agreed to by the various fac- tions on the republican side of the House regarding the Payne tariff bill, and it is confidently expected that the measure will be voted upon on April 10.
 There was a noticeable disposition on the part of the 'standpatters' today, following their conference with President Taft yesterday to accede to the wishes of those who have opposed any gag rule'' which would prevent vote on cer- tain important schedules. The ways and means committee have agreed to submit A bill which will keep tea on the free list, strike out the countervailing duty on coffee and make the rate on barley 25 cents a bushel.
 While it probably will be impossible to have a rule to limit amendments favor ably acted upon before Monday, the Rev. Dwight of New York is making every effort to get the members in line.
 Speaker Cannon, Chairman Payne and Representative Dalzell, in their desire to have the bill passed by the House with
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-01
FINAL ACT IN THE
 BALKAN DRAMA

Belgrade March 31.-The final act in Servia's submission occurred in the na- tional assembly today when amid a painful silence M. Milovanovics, the foreign minister, read the text of the note to Austria. In this note Servia, lowing to the will of the powers, with drew all opposition to Austria Hungary in the annexation by the latter country of Bosnia and Herzegovina and prom ised to maintain peace. Not single deputy rose to speak when the read ing ended and the president declared the sitting closed.
 secret sitting, extending over sey- eral hours, had previously been held so that the deputies might be fully in formed as to the proposition. The newspapers for the most part refrain from commenting upon the action Of the government.
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dstillers are immunity from any higher tax. while the raise in tea and coffee is enormous"
 After discussing other spots where the goods" had been delivered through di- rect means and through jokers,' Mr. Craig took up the free list.
 '"This list Is wonderfully and fearfully made,7 said he Tt will no doubt be great consolation to the misguided Amer ican citizen who voted the republican ticket upon the idea that by so doing he would help to reduce his living expenses. If he should become worried because his socks cost him 20 per cent more than they used to he can console himself because arsenic Is on the free list. He need not worry because lemons are taxed out of all reason, because on the free list are ipecac and nux vomica, either one of which will effectualy kill an appetite for lemons. His coffee will cost him more but he will rejoice to know that assa- foetida is the free list Lead pen els for the children who attend school will be higher, but why worry about that when no tax is required on balm of Gilead Ladies' gloves will cost more, but leeches can be imported free, if any should be needed to supply the places of those who manufacture gloves"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-01
APPEAL IS GRANTED IN
 SOUTHERN STEEL CASE

Johnston, of counsel for the trustees of the Southern Steel company when shown the above dispatch, said:
 We have not been advised as to the amount fixed by the United States cir cult court of appeals for a supercedeas bond. If the appellants make a bond that the trustees might reasonably re- gard as sufficient, then the sale of the property now advertised for April 12 might possibly have to be postponed until after the appeal could be heard In November. If the bond is not suf- ficient. however, counsel for the trus- tees would enter protest and insist on an adequate bond. It Is costing now about s2500 a week to hold the property and the only interest we have in the matter is to see that the estate is ad ministered without additional cost"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-01
Funeral of Admiral Converse.

Taft, Secretary Meyer. Assistant Sec retary Winthrop, Admiral Dewey and about 50 ranking officers of the United States navy this afternoon attended the funeral services at St. Johns Epis- copal church of Rear Admiral George A. Converse, chief of the bureau of construction and repairs. who died sud- denly at his home here last Monday With full military honors the body was laid to rest in Arlington cemetery
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-01

New Orleans, March 31.-On motion of Attorney John w. Tomlinson of Ala bama, representing about $2.250,00o worth of holdings in the Southern Steel company, the United States cir cuif court of appeals granted an appeal here today from the order of Federal Judge Hundley of the Northern district of Alabama, to the effect that all the properties of the company should be sold
 The case will not likely come up for argument until the next term of court as the court some days ago ceased as- signing any other cases for this term.
 Forney Johnston of Campbell &
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-01
Farmers Union To Meet.

Gadsden, March H.-(Special )--Secretary R. E. Downs of the Etowah County Farmers union has isued call for a meeting of the union with the Fairyiew local near Walnut Grove on April and 9. State President Morris of the union Is among the speakers and an inter- esting programme will be carried out. Every local in the country is urged to send delegation and monster meeting 1t anticipated.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-01
Woman Is Identified.

Pittsburg, March 31-The mystery sur rounding the stranger who visited Mrs. Helen Boyle in the Mercer county jail last Monday was cleared tonight when w. J. McDermott of Chicago told friends here that he called at the jail in the absence of Sheriff Chess and identified the prisoner as his sister, Anna McDer- mott
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-01
Bio Fire Near Norfolk.

Norfolk, Va, April 1.-Fire at an early hour this morning swept away one en- tire square at Pine Beach. The damage is extensive. The fire originated in the Parker grocery store and a score of places were gutted, including Uncle Sams inn" Boehman's hotel and mum Der of smaller structures The fire was still burning at 2 o'clock. Pine Beach adjoins the Jamestown grounds ana near By are the terminal piers or the vir- ginia railroad.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-01
praooed Through Streets.

Fez March 26 Friday.-The priest Kit tani, who was captured and brought into Fez early this week, was today dragged through the streets of Fez bareheaded and in chains His offense is that he preached ''holy war in support of the pretender to the Moroccan throne. The ecclesiasts who interceded with Sultan Nulai Hafid in Kittani's behalf were promptly whipped
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I,eavenworth, Kan, March a.-The mill tarv prison at Fort Levenworth was par tially destroyed by fire late tonight. The 500 prisoners were removed from the cell houses under a heavy guard of United States troops and confined in stockade.
 The fire broke out in the paint and car penter shop and soon 1t was seen that the main building was doomed. A great out cry at once broke out in the prison. the convicts fearing they would be burned to death. They battered on the doors of their cells asNthe light of the fire streamed through the windows. Many screamed in terror as the authorities for the moment refused to remove them
 Soon however, several companies of soldiers, including cavalrymen, had got under arms.
 A strong cordon of troops was thrown about the prison and every precaution taken to prevent escape. All the soldiers that could be spared from the ranks of the fire fighters were detailed as guards and then the delivery of the prisoners was begun.
 When the bolts of the cell-house doors
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-01
Postmaster Suicides.

Mcintosh. Fla, March 31.-Postmaster B. F. Dorsey died here today from wounds self-inflicted yesterday. His throat was gashed and he had bullet wound in the abdomen. After he was wounded he raised the alarm. saying that robbers had attacked him. Later a note was found which it is asserted shows he cut and shot himself.
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inheritance tax, MT. Hubbard of West Virginia argued that this tax should be left for the states.
 Representative Craig of Alabama as serted that the Payne bill, If enacted would afford further protection for the already highly protected interests.
 MT. Guernsey of Maine spoke in favor of retaining sthe rates of the Dingley law on wood pulp and paper, and MT. Morgan of Oklahoma favored protection for gypsum.
 At 10:40 the House adjourned, the clock having been turned back 10 min utes.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-01
Kino Peter May Abdicate.

London, March 31.--Circumstantial reports continue to emanate from Vien- ma concerning the probable fall of the Servian dynasty. It is alleged that King Peter has informed the British minister at Belgrade of his intention to abdicate if he Is guaranteed year ly allowance of $50,000.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-01
Beaten By a Foot.

London, March S1.-Harley Davidson de- feated Al Moore by a foot in a one-mile roller skating race at the Empress rink tonight. The race was for purse of $500 and ;2500 side. The time for the mile was S:02 2-5. Both men are Americans.