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The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-30
Two Rival Methods of Taxation


 The corporation divldend,' says the Chicago Record-Herald, Is a crude stopgap which is too full of inequali- ties, determinations and other defects to be acceptable for a longer period than may be required, in good faith, to secure an income tax amendment to the constitution" As an amendment to the constitution cannot well be pei fected until 1911, 1t is reasonably ceg- tain that the corpora tion tax will DC well tried before it is abolished. The chances are very good that it will re- main a law much longer than two years. There are some who think 1t will stay until 1t operates to create u big surplus in the treasury, when it may be repealed.
 Let no one anticipate 1t will be an easy task to amend the constitution. An income tax is popular in the west and south, but thel are no indications that it will commend strong popular support in the east. Since 1865 more than one thousand efforts have been made to amend the constitution. Be- tween 1889 and 1904 no less than 435 resolutions 10 amend the constitution were introduced in Congress, but none of them passed both houses.
 The proposed Sixteenth Amendment will doubtless pass both houses, but no one knows that it can command ratification in 35 states. The manner in which the eastern press will line up on 1t will be of interest. It will be wig orously opposed in many quarters, and all of President Taft's influence may not be equal to the task of ratification. The subject will enter freely into poli- tics during the next two years, and the next presidential election may turn upon it.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-30
CAPTAIN SHIPP'S BRIEFS.
Attorneys Have Forwarded Motion for
 a Rehearlng.

Chattanooga, June 29.-Attorneys for former Sheriff J. F. shipp and others re- gently found guilty of contempt in con- nection with the lynchlng of the negro Ed Johnson tonight forwarded to the su- preme court at Washington briefs in sup-. port of their motion for rehearing of the famous case.
 The petition in the case of Captain holding that defendant had not purged himself of the alleged contempt by his answer; also in treating the case as a civil instead of criminal contempt, and in applying the rules of evidence as in civil cases instead of criminal, when the weight of the testimony established the innocence of the defendants.
 It further insists that the court erred in holding the defendants guilty of con- tempt
 l. Because the information charges and sets out that defendant Shipp was at the time of the alleged contempt sheriff of Hamilton county, Tennessee, and an ex- ecutive officer of said state, and as such was the legal custodian under the laws of Tennessee of all persons duly commit ted in said county to confinement within said jail that "the said Ed Johnson was then and there a prisoner confined and restrained of his liberty in said county jail and in the lawful custody and con- trol of said sheriff and said deputy sher- ifs under commitment duly issued out of the criminal court of Hamilton county"
 g. It was under this commitment that the said Ed Johnson was held at the time he was lynched that while Johnson had not been transferred as prisoner of the United States, yet defendants Shipp and Gibson did all in their power to protect him from a mob or mob violence, exer- cising their best Judgment from the facts known or committed to them.
 8. Having exercised their best judgment, and there being no evidence of threats or mob violence at that time, and they hay ing denied any intention to commit a con tempt of the order of the honorable court, and having exercised as executive off, cers of the state their best Judgment in the premises they should not be held guilty of contempt of the honorable court. Especially so under the proof in this record.
 The petitions in the cases of the other defendants are based on practically the same grounds as that of the ex-sheriff.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-30
MT. Taft'S Cow At Beverly

The famous Taft COW no longer crops grass on the White House lawn. As a part of the administration she has de- parted to the summer capital by the sea, where she has already become a familiar figure.
 The presidential bovine was not franked to Beverly, as once was Gov. ernor Yates COW in Illinois. The franldng days are ended, and even Chauncey M. Depew now buys railroad tickets when he desires to travel. When Depew pays fare even the Taft COW must become subject to regular rates.
 The Boston papers report the pres. ence of the Taft COW on the Beverly lawns, and they say she arouses ap- preciation and respect for the adminls- tration. The home-loving citizens by the sea see that they have a president who prefers to know where the milk he consumes comes from. In these days of benzoate of soda this is important. The good people of Beverly look on the Taft COW and are glad they have a president who has not forgot.ep in his public service the good qualities of country life. A man who keeps his own COW is, after all, a good deal of a democrat, even If he does associate at times with bejeweled diplomats and pursy magnates. Unfortunately the President cannot milk his own COW while Marse Aldrich is engaged in con. cocting 6 tariff bill that will milk all consumers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-30
HEAT MAKES MEN
 HIT THEIR WIVES

whiting, Ind. June 29.-Seven men in jail today for beating their wives pleaded in court that the hot wave drove tn em to assault. James Brown threw a shoe at his wife and tore off one of her ears He was arrested and fined $25. Returning home last night he beat her so flercely that she prob ably will die. He said his anger against her had been heated to frenzy by the weather
 Tn homas Bosock knocked his wife down and kicked her in the face. John Brezina interferred. While the two men were fighting, the woman hurried to the police station and swore out a war rant for Brezina, charging him wijh assaulting her husband. In her absence her husband whipped her would-be protector into inconsistencies. Bo- sock said he was crazy from the heat. The other men charged with assault ing their wives also charged their rage to the weather,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-30
COURTS ALMOST READY.
Adjournment of Civil Courts for Term
 VIII Be Had Today.

Official and final adjournment for tho present term will be taken in the city and circuit courts of Jefferson county this morning. About all that remains of the present term of court az far as these civil divisions are concerned, is the ap- proval of the minutes of the four city courts and two divisions of the circuit court.
 Both divisions of the criminal court will continue in session until Friday morning, when they will close, to convene again in September. Both divisions of this court are grinding steadily this week and an effort Is being made to clear the dockets of as many petty cases as pos- sible.
 The chancery court will not adjourn until July 15. which is statutory date for it's adjournment. Few cases remain to be called on the chancery docket, how ever, and Chancellor Benners is practi- cally at liberty to do what he sees fit with his time now.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-30
AN ANGRY MOB LOOKS FOR NEGRO


 Eufaula, June 29.-(Special .)-W. R. Bruner and MT. Godfrey of Dothan ar- rived here today with two other white men in search of a negro, who is wanted for an unsuccessful attempt to outrage Miss King, daughter of a well-known white farmer five miles from Columbia. Friday night. The villain gained an en- trance to the womans room through the window and seized her. Her screams awoke her father, who rushed to her res cue just in time to see the brute leap out of the window. An armed posse put out in pursuit and have traced him where they think he Is lettering in the nighbor- hood of this city. The men, assisted by the city officials, now securing the city, but have not yet captured him. Feel ing Is intense and he will be lynched if caught.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-30
About the Orioin of Racinu.

"The automobile has not killed the in- terest of the real lovers of the horse In this most noble of all animals" said a loyal friend of the equine family.
 And often the question Is asked as to when the sport of racing began. The earliest known of standards, with rules, were the chariot races among the Greeks and Romans. Inter-mixed with the Mara thon of the Greeks was the chariot racing.
 AS to the original race track; to dis- cover 1t, one would have to go back of civilizations records to the barbarians.
 'The most celebrated modern race track, with the thoroughbred as the center of in- terest is Newmarket Heath, the home of the English Jockey club, the most ex- elusive in the world. The heath and the downs are typical, for one Is sodded, and the other is also, and is undulating, and 1t is claimed is better for racing, not straining a horse as much as the dead level course so common in America. The 'Doncaster St. Leger.' the next greatest race to the Derby is run over the moors of the town of Doneaster whereon the cows of the humblest citizen may graze except on race days. The great Derby -(darby) is run over Epson Downs.
 "The early days of the thoroughbred horse begins of record with such names as Humprey Clinker,' the Barb mare, this last imported from Arabia, and a few others owned by the nobility. Before Oliver Cromwell became Lord Protector he raced horses at Newmarket and later did that merry monarch, Charles II.
 Tn England trotting races were orig finally over the splendid roads and long distances. At this late day the racing Of standard bred trotting and pacing horses in the mother country on cinder tracks of half mile has gotten some foothold.
 And let me insist that the king of horses, the thoroughbred, be not con- founded with the standard bred harness and saddle horses
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-30
Income Tax Amendment

The proposed income tax amend ment is to be known as Article XVI of the federal constitution, and it reads as follows:
 The Congress shall have power to lay and collect taxes on incomes from what ever source derived without apportion- ment among the several states and with out regard to any census or enumeration
 The declaration of the Denver plat form on this subject explicitly calls for an affirmative vote on the part of ev- cry democrat on this proposition, and no doubt the republicans will support 1t as part of their programme of de- lay. The latter may then go home to lobby against it in their respective states. The amendment will at any rate uncover the hypocrisy of the re. publican party.
 The income tax amendment prom. ises to be passed by Congress in July when both the Georgia and the Ala bama legislatures may be in session Georgia and Alabama may, therefore lead the way among the states in rati fication. Three-fourths of the states must ratify the proposition in order tc place the Sixteenth Amendment in the constitution, and three-fourths of 46 Is 35. Twelve refractory boss-controlleC . states can prevent ratification.
 >Georgia and Alabama should give the SixtSenth Amendment send-off, fol the democrats of both states are com mitted to it by the Denver platform They believe in 1t anyway, platform ol no platform.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-30
Completion of the Brunswick Road

The issuance and sale of S3,250 900 in receivers certificates enables the receivers to proceed without much de- lay to complete the Atlanta, Birming- ham and Atlantic railroad in accord ance with original plans. The trains of this great trunk road now enter this district by using 19 miles of the Lou isyille and Nashville railroad. As rap idly as possible its own tracks via Bes- semer will be laid, and the road will then be-in an independent position in every respect It will then become an active competitor for business of all sorts to the sea at Brunswick, where it will have ample steamship connec- tions.
 The completion of the Brunswick line and the reorganization of the Sea- board are both needed, and the present calendar year will, it is believed, place DUH lOauS OA d SOOu lOOllnS III lulS district. Both are destined to become great factors in the upbuilding of this district.
 All railroads in the southeast lead to Birmingham, where a great tonnage awaits them. This city is the railroad center of the southeast. It is now and ever must be the geographical center of the cotton belt, and no city can de- prive it of that distinction.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-30
WHEN STARS ARE IN THE QUIET
 SKIES,

By Lord LyttOn. When the stars In the quiet skies Then most I pine for thee; Bend on me, then, thy tender eyes As stars look on the sea. For thoughts, like waves that glide by
 night,
 Are stillest when they shine; Mine earthly love lies hushed in lIyht. Beneath the Heaven of thine! My thoughts of thee too sacred are For daylights common beam, I can but know thee as my star, My angel and my dream;s When stars are in the quiet skies. Then most I pine for thee, . Bend on me, then, thy tender eyes, As stars look on the seal
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-30
protest Ia Not Allowed.

Seattle, Wash, June 29.-The protest of the Shawmut car against the award of the first prize in the New York to Seattle automobile race to Ford car No. was disallowed by Robert Gug- genheim, the referee, today. He found that the Ford car has not violated the rules. The trophy cup and s200O go to Ford car No. 2. and the second prize of $500 to the shawmut car. which came in second. The Acme car reached Seattle this afternoon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-30
Excellent Horse Show.

The Horse Show which opened last night at the Riding Academy, corner of Avenue F and TWenty-fourth street, is deserving largerD patronage than was in evidence, but 1t is believed that the matinee this afternoon will be well at tended and the show tonight and tomor- row night will attract big crowds.
 Among those in attendance at tho Horse Show on the opening night" said a citizen, awere lovers of horses who have seen hgh-class exhibitions in other cities and they spoke in warm praise of the management in charge of this show. It is hoped the matinee and tonights events will draw we'll"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-30
Bonding Companies To Adjust Rates.

Washington, June 29.-Replying to the charge that excessive rates are charged by the surety companies on the bonds of government employees representatives of the Surety Association of America, at a hearing given by the House committee on appropriations today, pleaded for time to readjust their rates. The hearing was the result of the suggestion that the gov ernment should bond It's employees through the treasury department. This action was objected to by the bonding companies, and IT of them, it was said, have agreed to fix uniform rates for bond insurance.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-30
REFLECTIONS OF A BACHELOR.

From the New York Press.
 About the most satisfactory lie Is say ing you had to 70 to serve on a jury when 1t was baseball game.
 A man might as well be roast beef cooking in an oven as to be engaged to a stout girl and hug her on a hot day.
 The reason so few people ever have any money Is they spent yesterday what they think they are going to save tomor- row
 When a woman has quarrel with her husband it's sign she can try to make people believe 1t never happened to them in their life.
 A cheerful thing about a thin wife Is her husband never has to listen how fast she is losing weight and keep on paying for bigger clothes for her.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-30
IN HOTEL LOBBIES
The Cotton cron.

"The condition of the cotton crop In Alabama. according to the report of the National Ginners' association as of June 24, was only TO per cent. but when sep- tember 1 comes I am looking for about s5 or 90 per cent of last years crop in this state" said a cotton dealer.
 But even if there Is a considerable falling off in the total number of bales. the price will go up and the crop will bring as much money as If we had a bumper crop"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-30
Macon Sells Out.

Macon, Ga., June 29.-The Macon club of the South Atlantic league today sold Pitcher James Vaughn to the Louisville American association team, Catcher Lafitte to the Cincinnati Ma tional league club and Outfelder Mur- doch to the Dayton Central league club, the deals for all three players being made with Agent Louis He'll bronAR
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-30
ADRIFT WITH THE TIMES
HOT WEATHER VIEWS.

HOT WEATHER VIEWS. Don't let the poodle stay out In the hot sun. It doesn't matter about the baby.
 Wear light clothes and make your con versation as light as possible, but not too light. It's easy to be silly in warm weather
 Don't depend entirely on buzz fans to keep you cool. Such contrivances have been known to wait people into their graves. See the summer cold. If you feel that you are bound to go on picnic, make all the necessary arrange ments, even packing large hampers with food, and then stay at home. You have no idea how much fun it is This Is also a slick way to avoid sunstroke, chiggers and chaperons.
 A great many people will prefer to spend most of their time loafing around the bathroom at this season of the year. It is almost like being out in an automo- bile to get down on the floor and look for the soap when 1t slips out of your
 
 A PETITION DENIED. An Alabama bard wrote a touching poem the other day It read like this;
 Dear Bill I take
 Tn hand my pen,
 To see if you
 Will lend me ten" The answer was as follows:
 Dear Joe, your verse
 Is on the bum.
 I don't believe
 I have that sum-"
 NOT SURPRISING. That young Whacker boy is a bad youngster."
 "Yes Indeed. The more his father tans him the tougher he seems to get"
 OVER-ANXIOUS. A strangle-hold on happiness Was what he tried to get; He tried too blooming hard, I guess,- He hasn't got 1t yet.
 REPLIES. Can poor man be happy?" asks the Charleston News and Courier Sure he can, but it's hard work. Do you need green parrot?" asks the Louisville Herald Not today, but we'd like to have some green stuff on the top Of long glass.
 Pennsylvania man has married his mother-in-law. Of course, he knew what he was doing, but a great many people won't believe 1t.
 A Harvard professor says flirting is a tonic. It looks more like a disease.
 PAUL COOK.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-30

minors or to men who are known to abuse liquor. The experience of those southern cities that are now trying prohibition with a great loss of revenue and blind tiger troubles has made the people of Yir- ginia pause. The sentiment against pro- hibition in the Old Dominion seems to be growing stronger every day.n
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-30
About Parsons.

Al A. Reynolds. proprietor of the Wau- kesha hotel at Hot Springs, Ark, passed through Birmingham yesterday en route to Hot Springs from Montgomery, where he was called by the illness of his father.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-30

The only game in this country Is the back fence cat, and 1t Is about as diff ficult to shoot as are the animals that are rounded up for Bwana Tumbo in the jungle.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-30

Mark Twain, incorporated. must wonder why an income tax is illegal and corporation tax legal-why the one is direct tax and the other an excise tax
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-30

The Russian church authorities say cremation is unorthodox, but still they might grant few exceptions when their political enemies are to be re- duced to ashes.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-30

Senator Depew has actually pur- chased a railroad ticket, and he will soon need another to go home on, for his official days are numbered.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-30

Chancellor won Buelo wdoes not keep the Reichstag in hand as Nelse Al. drich does the American Senate. He should take a lesson or two from the Rhode Island boss.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-30

Dr. Eliot's bookshelf is not accept able because no baseball manual, was placed on it. The learned doctor should live more in the present.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-30

chamber, I do," said MT. Tillman. For this side I want the duty for ss,ooo 900 revenue 1t will produce"
 You shoot with doublebarreled gun," retorted MT. Dixon, while the Sen ate was convulsed with laughter.
 The Tillman amendment for a duty of 10 cents a pound on tea was then brought to a vote and defeated by IS to 65.
 The affirmative votes were;
 Bailey, Bradley, Bulkeley. Burn Frye, Gallinger, Hepburn, Nixon. Per ham, Carter, Dick, DuPont, Elkins, kins, Root, Scott, Smith of Michigan. Tillman and Wetnaore, all republicans except Bailey and .Illman.
 MT. Tillman's colleague voted against the amendment.
 After the result was announced MT. Smith of Michigan said he would move to place a bounty of ten cents a pound on tea when the bill Is taken from tn e committee of the whole to the Senate.
 Mir. Owen offered a series of amend ments. One of these authorized the President to lowe customs duties 5 per cent annually until the highest rev. enue producing point of such duties should be reached. Others authorized him to restore rate when found to be below the greatest revenue produein g point and provided penalties for any corporation which should by unfair competition lower the price of com- modity in one community to destroy competition and unduly raise the prize in another section of the country to To- coup losses so made. All of these amendments were laid on the table. Mir. owen not being able to obtain assist ance and no votes as he desired. This action completed the consideration of the schedules and the Senate turned to the consideration of the income tax.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-30

Johndees pastors disagree over Pro- lessor Fosters book. His advanced New York pastor lines up with Dr. Eos ter. while his Cleveland pastor repudi- ates the Chicago professor.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-30

All Chinamen may look alike in American eyes, but they are not alike. They are strictly human, as much so as so many Americans.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-30

Hot weather in the last days of June Is generally a shock to the nerves of most people. This June is not a bit exceptional.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-30
OH, WHAT'S?

OH, WHAT'S? "Oh, what's the use of sighlng?" The cheerful people say. In truth, there's no denying 'Tis seldom found>to pay. "Oh, what's the use of growling?' The optimists inquire. The chaps who're always scowling Their friends and neighbors tire. Oh, what's the use of looking Upon the darker side? The ship of Hope is booking Come on, let's take a rlde
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-30
he Iron Market.

The pig iron market, which is active and strong, is slowly but surely moving up7 ward. Sales were made week ago st prices slightly above $13 for No. 2, and yesterday the price touched $12. 50.
 Several of the furnace companies have been out of the market for some time but most of them will probably be selling again with the advent of the third quarter. The Alabama Consolidated com- pany reported total sale yesterday of 12.OOO tons at top prices. That company also sold 2O0O0 tons of coke yesterday.
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The Dingley system of arithmetic is fully vindicated by the atrocious Al drich experimentation in aid of special interests.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-30
ALARMED.

Louisville has just one chink" What's that you say?"
 Louisville has just one chink" "Oh, thought you said Louisville had Just one drink"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-30

Nelse Aldrich's performing senators never paw off their muzzles.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-30

England and Germany continue to get ready for war although both de- clare there are no dissensions between them.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-30

Washington is warm, but the Aldrieh crowd will find constituencies at home that are still warmer.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-30

Airship passengers may have to pay according to pounds avoirdupois.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-30

Mr. Roosevelt is a night rider in the jungle. Riding in the daytime under the equator is not an agreeable pas time