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The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-20
ALdYich Makes Weak Defense Of Tariff In
 Address To Senate
Judge Gary Defends The
 Steel Company Merger

withdrew less than s2.OO0.o00 to purchase securities although more could have been bought at a profit. but the corporation refrained from withdrawing additional funds from the banks lest this should make the situation more acute.
 J. Aspnwall Hodge. in presenting his resolution which was not adopted. quoted ex-President Roosevelt that MT. Gary and H. C. Prick had told him that the United States Steel corporation would not have considered the purchase of the Tennessee Coal, Iron and Railroad company ex- cept for the purpose of relieving the stress of the panic.
 MT. Gary replied that that may have been MT, Roosevelts interpretation of the situation, but 1t was not correct. The Steel corporation had considered the ac- quisition of the Tennessee company's property prior to that time, but the deal had fallen through Eventually it in tended to secure the Tennessee eorcern but the immediate cause of the closing of the negotiations was the panic changes.
 The resolution of MT. Hodges included a declaration, That the officers and d- rectors of the corporation be requested to hereafter wholly desist from all endeavor to control the iron and steel market or to secure the control of existing corpora tons which are competing with it, until the federal and state laws shall be modi- fled as to make such action legal, and then only when 1t shall aappear to the directors, in the exercise of their discre- ton, to be legal, advisable and for the ultimate good and gain of the company
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-20
Four White Men Are
 Hanged By Q Mob m
 An Oklahoma 1O1Vf1
Mrs. Donald Mclean Bids FareWeH To Daughter Szzz

Washington, April 19.-Music, patriot ism. oratory and harmony were the domi- nant features of the first days sessions of the eighteenth continental congress of the National Society of Daughters of the American Revolution. Continental hall, although used on former occasions, was informally dedicated and presented a handsome appearance in its almost com pleted shape.
 With interest at fever heat over the i'm pending election of a successor to Mrs. Donald Mclean of New York, the retiring president general. the Daughters swarmed into the great auditorium in such numbers that many were compelled to content themselves with standing room in the lob by and exhibit halls. The two contest ants for the chair to be made vacant by the retirement of the president general Mrs. Matthew T. Scott of Illinois and Mrs. William Cummings Story of New York, occupied conspicuous seats in the hall.
 Many in the audience were moved to tears when the retiring president general .od that she loved the service she had performed, and loved them. T have given you my whole soul, my mind my body my energy. Whatever God. has given to me, I have given to you.'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-20
INDEX OF TODAY'S NEWS
Paqe i.

Td9c I. Turkish empire is tottering. AIdrich makes weak defense of tariff bill.
 Four white men lynched in Oklahoma. Judge Gary defends steel merger. Mrs Mclean quits after long service. Woman doctor suicides in Atlanta. Sh ylock act outdone by Italians.
 Page 2. En sley to hold mass meetings of pro- test this afternoon. Birmingham man gets appointed. Diamond robbery is full of mystery. To build roads on great scale.
 Page 3. Junior Mechanics meet in Anniston. E,ufaula Greeks quit very quietly. Appeal will be taken by Louisville and Nashville.
 Page 4. Editorial comment made.
 Page 5. State Medical association convention begins at noon today. George Krueger commits suicide. Commissioner Rogers discusses jail plans Seddon denies that he is to be presi- dent of Ala bama Consolidated. German visitor decides to loca te in Alab anna. Birmingham Medical college presents diplo omas to 30 graduates. Visitor discusses approaching national good roads convention. Railroads announce special rates for music festival.
 Page 6. Barons beaten at Montgomery. President Taft sees ball game.
 Page 7. Birmingham society. Feminine Fancies, by Dolly Dalrym- pie.
 Page 8. Knights of Pythias hold celebration.
 Page g. Stocks advance in lively market. Cotton declines about 10 points. Wheat breaks from the top
 Page 10. Bessemer officials make official in- spection of Birmingham paving.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-20
SULTAN'S THRONE TOTTERS AND TURKEY MAY SOON BE
 AMONG THE DEAD EMPIRES

New York, April 19--J. A. Hodge, a stockholder of the United States Steel corporation, moved at the annual meet ing held at Hoboken, N. J.. today that the action of the directors of the company in securing control of the Tennessee Coal, Iron and Railroad company be disap- proved and that the board of officers be required to take steps to rescind that ae- tion. The motion was voted down. E II. Gary presided. Alfred C. Clifford was elected to succeed James Gayley. resigned, as director and the other directors were reelected. Fifty-four per cent of the preferred and 60 per cent of the common stock was voted.
 In statement to the stockholders Chairman Gary said he regarded the pur- chase of the Tennessee company as a wise move and predicted the future would show a large profit from it.
 .eThe question of monopoly is one of conduct and not percentage of production The public in the long run decides such problems said MT. Gary.
 Discussing steel conditions, MT. Gary said there had been a gradual but slow improvement and that prospects were brighter.
 MT. Gary said that during the panic theSteel corporation had $75, 1000 in cash in banks. of which about s50Oo0,0 900 was in New York city. Of this amount it
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-20
DEFENSE OF HANS
 IS PURE INSANITY

Flushing, N. r.. April 19.-IThat the ''un- written law" will not figure in the trial of Capt. Peter c. Hains, Jr., U. s. A., for the murder of William E.. Annis, at the Bayside Yacht club last August, was the positive statement made today by John D. Mcintyre, chief counsel for the defense, at the opening of the trial be- fore Justice Garretson in the supreme court here today.
 MT. Mcintyre made the statement in open court during the examination of talesmen and reiterated it after court ad- journed for the day.
 We do not intend to appeal to any unwritten law in this case" said MT. Mo Intyre, "and I shall impress that fact upon the jury when sum up.
 Our defense is one of insanity, pure and simple"
 MT. Mcintyre said he would not call any alienists to show that his client was in sane, but would leave it to the jury to decide as to his mental condition at the time of the shooting.
 District Attorney Dewitt of Queens county, who Is prosecuting the case, an- nounced that he had retained three alie- nists to combat any testimony of insanity which the defense might offer.
 The first days session closed after some fifty talesmen had been examined, with only two jurors in the box. They are August Sundling, a tailor of Corona, L. l., and George H. Higbee, real estate dealer of Springfield, L. l.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-20

Atlanta, April 1s.-Preferring the chill of the grave to the chill of prison cell and the shroud to the garb of convict. pr. Rosa s. Monnish drank prussic acid and died today and hour after she had been sentenced to serve two years In the federal penitentiary at Leavenworth, Kas. Deputies, in whose charge she had been placed, found her dead body after they had broken open the door to her room.
 Mrs. Monnish had been more or less in the public eye in the south for several years. She built a sanitarium in the most arissocratic part of Atlanta, few years ago, despite the efforts of neigh bors to prevent the opening of the place. Later her methods came under the scru- tiny of the postoffice inspectors, but it was not until she had trouble with her husband that the officers could get evil dence against her. They charged her with sending improper and threatening letters to a young woman and secured her conviction. Her attorneys applied
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-20
CRAZED NEGRO ON
 BLOODY RAMPAGE

Richmond Va, April 1s.-Everett Roy ster, a negro, crazed by cocaine, this afternoon felled James B. Lacey and his son. Charles. in the formers wood and coal yard and fired three shots at pr. James P. McDonough. After being wound ed by the latter, who was armed with q shotgun he jumped into a victoria, and, at the point of a pitol, compelled the driver to race madly down Broad street in an effort to. escape to the country. He was finally thrown to the ground by the vehicle crashing into a telegraph pole and was only subdued after fight with Police Officer Carter, whom he at tempted to kill, and by Officer Perkin- son, who felled him with his club, which was broken by the blow. Royster en- tered the wood yard and began praying and exhorting. When ordered out by the Laceys he struck the younger down with a stick of wood, and when the elder grab bed for him he met the same fate. Roy ster then took a pistol from the pocket of the younger Lacey, which was eX- posed after he fell, and started on ms career Dr. McDonough saw him coming and emptied a load of birdshot into hls abdomen.
 The negro. after firing three shots at Dr. McDonough, went to a livery stable, where he secured the vehicle Both the Laceys were seriously injured, but Will recover Officer Carter was badly in- jured by being struck several times by the negro, and Garland M Clark, mer- chant, was also wounded. The negro was not badly injured.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-20
CHOSE SUICIDE AS WAY
 OF ESCAPE FROM PRISON

for a new trial and it was overruled this morning by Federal Judge New man, who at once sentenced Dr. Monnish to serve one year and one day in prison and to pay a fine of slv50 on each of two counts.
 Dr. Monnish tainted when the sentence was imposed, but recovered and asked to go to her home. The officers con- scented, simply stipulating that they lock her in her room and remain on guard outside. While her attorneys were pre- pairing an appeal bond. she accompanied the officers in a cab to her home and she went to her room About D. m. the guards called to her to come to lunch- con. Receiving no reply, they forced the door and found their aged prisoner dead on her bed. The strong odor of bitter almonds told the story of death by hy- drocyanic acid.
 It is believed that Dr. Monnish pro- cured the drug some time ago and made up her mind to die if she failed to get a new trial. As physician she had no difficulty in getting the deadly drug. She was 50 years of age and besides her husband also a physician, she leaves a daughter, Jeannette, aged 13.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-20
SHYLOCK IS OUTDONE BY
 ITALIAN BLACKMAILERS

Pittsburg, April 19.-Alleged to have out done Shyloek in having actually cut DOT tions of flesh from the breast of a man who refused them money, Salvatore Ro- berto and Nicoli Digliotti were today held for court without bail at Braddock, a suburb.
 With his wounds bandaged, but weak from the loss of blood, Joseph Gugliotto appeared at Braddock bank in company with the two foreigners and asked to draw out $3O0. The teller called an in-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-20
MORE ACTIVITY
 IN HUNDLEY CASE

Washington, Aprii-f 1S.-( Special 1.-The northern Alabama judgeshp situation was enlivened today by the appearance in Washington of W. H. Smith and B. H. Dryer of Birmingham, and osceola Kyle of Gadsden, candidates for Judge Hund- ley's place.
 Messrs. Smith and Dryer saw the Att torney General, and the latter also called upon the President. They say they could obtain no information as to what the President intends doing.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-20

As she uttered these words she c \ with emotion, but the tension was = c n by her facetiously remarking, . 9e grown gray in your service - sss.a
 Replies to Mrs. Mclean s ssadss =, q of welcome were made byssMrs ] M. Thompson of Lowell. .gMass.; MI {, Tor gan Smith of Alabama, Miss r. Perley of Pennsylvania, and La Verne Moves of Chicago.
 The exercises in the afternoon were made interesting by a hearty greeting from Col. Elmore Avery of Ohio. past president general, s. A. R., and by the calling to the platform of Mrs. Euphrasia Smith Granger of Waterloo, Wis, "a real daughter" The venerable lady was much touched by the attention thus shown her
 The balance Of the session was given over to the reception of memorials for the continental hall. Some of these were ex- ceedingly handsome and included solid mahogany table, a reproduction of the one used by the signers of the Declaration of Independence, and which will be used permanently by the president general in all the proceedings. It was the gift of Continental chapter of the District of Co., lumbia. John Marshall Chapter No. Of Louisville, Ky, contributed a presidents box in the hall.
 Tonight President General Mclean held a large reception in Continental hall.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-20
CLARK PROPOSES
 TO PROBE MERGER

Washington, April 19. Representative Clark, the minority leader of the House, today introduced a resolution which if passed will open up In the House the ques- road companys absorption by the United States Steel corporation. The resolution requests the Attorney General to inform the House what steps if any have been taken by him or any official of the de- partment of justice under his direction to annul the contract of purchase quisition of control of the Tennessee Coal, Iron and Railroad company by the United States Steel corporation"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-20

terpreter and was told the story which resulted in the arrest and holding of the two men,
 At the hearing, Gugliotto said he had received several Black Hand letters de manding money, but ignored them He said he was aroused from sleep to find the two accused men standing over him. He said they demanded $S00 and that when he refused one of them held him while the other slit his arms and face with a stilletto. When one of them be- gan carving pieces out Of his breast he promised to get the money.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-20
movement will be completed by tomorrow

movement will be completed by tomorrow night ,or early Wednesday morning.
 The soldiers of the garrison appear to be thoroughly cowed by the advance of the Third army corps and the only cause for apprehension is the attitude of the fleet. which is held to be doubt full.
 Izzet Pasha and other government del- egates who were sent to confer with the Calonikians returned today. Izzet Pasha had long conference with the grand vizier. All that Is known of the result of the negotiations is that the Salonikians reiterated the demands al ready made and threatened to send gve battalions into the city for the purpose of assisting the authorities In maintain ing order
 Council DeIiberatIne.
 At II o'clock tonight the council of ministers were still deliberating at the Porte Business of all kinds is practically suspended and the civil and military of fieials appear paralyzed, waiting for the outcome of events There is much sat isfaction at the signing of the protocol. which excludes apprehension with re- gard to intervention of Bulgaria to add to the difficulties of the crisis.
 Throughout last night there was great suspense at the Yildiz Kiosk. Everybody remained awake and many attendants lied, rearing an aLtdck upOl lHe pdldct, which is situated on the heights outside of the city and Is exposed to a coup de maine without the necessity of enter ing the city.
 The consensus of opinion is that if the abdication of the Sultan is brought about his overthrow and the proclamation of his successor will be accomplished peace fully.
 Families Moving.
 Many Turkish families in the Stamboul quarters are removing to abodes of great CT safety but in general the people, though fearful of coming events, are awaiting them philosophically and with resignation.
 Further proof of the unlikelihood of resistance to the Young Turks army and of the desire of ,..e authorities to ap- pease the Salonikians, is found in the orders Issued today for the preparation of military trains for the transport of the 5000 troops of the Constantinople gar rison to Anatolia This will mean the removal from the capitol of all partici- pants in Tuesdays revolt. It is expect ed the invading troops will enter the city on Wednesday or Thursday. the right wing by way of Stamboul. seizing the war office. the porte and parliament; the left wing crossing the Sweetwaters to se- cure the heights above ,ne Yildiz. Pera and Bosphorus. while the center will devote itself to maintaining order and preventing any attempt at pillage.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-20
Missionary Is Attacked.

Madison, N. J., April 19.--A eablegram was received here today by the board Of foreign missions of the Methodist Epis- copal church from the Rev. Harry Comp ton, missionary at Quito. Ecuador, an- nouncing that he had been attacked by a mob and severely injured. Recent advices by letter from MT. Compton tell of suc- cessful series of revival services held by him in Quito. It is supposed by the mis- sion board that this special aggressive ness on the part of the missionary aroused unwarranted fanatfcal resent ment. The facts contained in the cable gram have been forwarded to Washing
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-20
chinaman Arrested on Cruiser.

Paris, April 1s.-The police have ar- rested a Chinese student on the French cruiser Borda on the charge of stealing secret documents relating to naval de- fense. Attempts made to photograph the documents led to the youths detecttn. He says he took the papers to serve China and that he did not intend to sell them.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-20
Taft sends a Message.

Washington, April 19-President Taft today sent to the Senate a message trans hitting information in response to a reso- lution introduced several days ago by Senator Carter. The data supplied re- lates to the amount of duties and taxes per 100 pounds that have been levied and collected on sugar in Great Britain, Ger many, France, Russia, Austria Hungary, the Netherlands, Belgium, Spain.F Italy and Denmark. Concessions granted on imports of sugar from the colonies of the countries named are also stated.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-20
Heflin Will Speak.

Washington, April 9.-(Speeial. )-Today a committee of Confederate soldiers. who were in Gen. Robert E. Lees command, called on Mr. Heflin and invited him to be the orator of the day in Virginia on the occas sion of Jefferson Davis birthday, June 3, and MT. Hefiin has accepted.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-20
Ice Gorge Is Moving.

Niagara Falls, N. Y, April 1s.-Since 3 o'clock this afternoon the water in the lower Niagara river has been rising rap idly, and at 10 o'clock tonight it was about 26 feet above normal. Ice is still coming over the falls in large quantities. Parts of the gorge railroad are under water
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-20
Convicted of Conspiracy.

Pittsburg, April 19-charles Colbert and his brother, Herbert, alias John Colbert. were tonight convicted of conspiracy to bribe in connection with alleged at tempt to brbe a juror In one of the re- cent councilmanic grant trials.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-20
Confederate Veteran Dead.

Baltimore. April 1e.-Capt. R. Frank Bond. widely known Confederate vet eran and railroad man, died here today, aged 62 years. He was a special passen- ger agent of the Baltimore and Ohio rail- road. in the service of which road he had been continuously for A years.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-20
Kaiser Honors cambon.

Berlin, April 19.-Jules Cambon, the French ambassador to Germany. has been decorated by the Emperor with the grand cross of the Order of the Red Eagle, in connection with the conclusion of the Moroccan agreement. Various decorations of a minor order have been conferred on the other members of the embassy.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-20
Mrs. Miller Prostrated.

Fort Worth, Okla, April 1s-Mrs J. B. Miller. the wdiow of one of the men lynched at Ada, Okla, was prostrated late today when informed of the death of her husband. Mrs. E. J Burreli, or Weatherford, Tex, the aged mother of B. B. Burrell. was so greatly shocked by the announcement of the lynching of her son that she is considered by attending physicians to be in critical condition.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-20
Haskell Will Prosecute.

Guthrie, Okla, April Ex-Governor Has, lel declared tonight that those impli- cated in the Ada lynching would be pun ished to the full extent of the law if Identified. An official investigation will be made.
 Adjutant General Canton says that to his personal knowledge J. B. Miller had r,lled 13 men in Texas and that he had always escaped punishment. He sur- rounded himself. the general said, with a rough and desperate following and uas the leader of a desperate gang. Bob Kit had been in fear of assassination for .,aars and one of the provisions of his
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-20
City's Action Upheld.

Richmond, Va, April 19.-Judge Edmund Waddill, in the United States circuit court here today. rendered decision in which he held that a city has the same right to clear its harbor of derelicts as has the federal government. The decision was rendered in the case of Peter Hagan of Philadelphia against the city of Rich- mond. Hagan owned barge which sunk in the Richmond harbor and was adjudged a menace to navigation. The city dyna- mited the barge and Hagan sued for s10 OO0 claiming that the city had no right to do so. Judge Waddiil's decision up- holds the city.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-20

wiI, sets aside 5000 to prosecute his assassins should he meet his death at violent hands. Sheriff Smith of Pontotoc county telephoned tonight that he had no clew to the identity of those who made up the lynching party.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-20
Feeling of Relief.

Even though the rumors of the Sultan's abdication are unconfirmed, they seemed to produce feeling of distinct relief in Constantinople, and the advance of the Saloniki army which Is slow but steady, makes the settlement of the question of administration a matter of hours. Tho general belief is held that the enveloping
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