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The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-18
GIBBONS AGAINST WOMAN'S SUFFRAGE

Emmettsburg, Md, June 17-In an ad- dress to the girl graduates of St. Josephs s college and academy today, Cardinal Gib- bons declared against woman suffrage, saying In part:
 "I am entirely opposed to woman suf- frage not because I hate the women, but because I lsve them and want them to fulfill the mission for which God intended them. If you play in the arena of poli- tics you will be covered with it's dust. If you grasp too much you will lose everything
 Nowhere is woman so honored as in the United States This Is largely due to the chivalry and courtesy of the men, and if you are protected by the male sex what more do you want? l want to re- mind you that woman has a great mis- sion in life. You should, therefore, have a deep sense of your responsibility in the domestic walks of life You cannot hope to preach in the church, but you can preach in your homes and reach those with whom you come in contact in your daily lives. Preach to your fathers and brothers. Woe be to society if it had to depend upon the male sex alone-it would certainly go to the devil"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-18
Democrats Stand Firm
 For An Income TdN Ld1V

Washington, June 17.-When the income tax question comes up in the Senate to- morrow Senator Aldrich, chairman of the finance committee, will again move that action be deferred until after schedules in the tariff bill shall have been com pleted.
 This motion will carry with it Presi- dent Taft's programme for the enactment of law taxing net earnings of corpora tions and the adoption of a resolution submitting the question of amending the constitution so as to permit Congress to levy and collect a tax on incomes with out regard to apportionment among the states. MT. Aldrich will make the stare- ment that he believes consideration or schedules may be finished by Monday and he will suggest that the consideration of the income tax and corporation tax meas ures be postponed until that time.
 At a caucus of the democratic senators today it was decided that the minority shall stand by their previous declaration in favor of the adoption of an income tax law at the present session. The eau
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-18
TODAY'S AGE-HERALD

1-Heney Is bitter in his charges. Wright brothers receive honors Gould divorce trial is lively. Democrats firm for income tax law. Nebraska senator surprises Senate. Italians rounded up quickly. Scare closes New York schools. One dead and others injured in fight. Gompers will uphold his rights. 2-Ensley cannot award contracts for
 sewer extension. 3-Anniston Country club to build Strike prisoners remanded. May have peace in Montgomery. Bessemer band gives outing at East
 Lake. 4-Editorial comment. 5-Thompson says every man must do
 his duty at polls.
 ClabaughVanHoose case begins in
 circuit court
 Receivers named for Woodstock con-
 cern.
 Man badly hurt by falling into hole
 in Second alley.
 Contract awarded for extension to
 South Highlands school Boy has leg cut off by car. Alabama Underwriters in session here 6-Brandenburg under hot fire 7-Birrningham social news. Dolly Dalrymple's column. Sooner will ask for fire laws. 9-Stock market undergoes a slump. Cotton market makes advance. Wheat market shows loss sporting news.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-18
DAYS HAPPENINGS
 IN WASHINGTON

Washington, June r.-The most impor- tant happenings in the national capitol today were as follows:
 In the Senate, where the wood pulp and print paper schedule was under discus sion practically all day, Senator Brown, the principal speaker, declared the print paper industry needs no protection, and denounced any proposition of the finance committee to increase the low rate fixed by the House bill on the industry He conten6ed that wood pulp and print paper are produced more cheaply in this country than in Canada, our only competitor. Senators Aldrich and Hale contradicted this statement. The Senate adopted the schedule placing lower duty on window glass
 The Presidents message urging a tax on corporations, read in the Senate yes- terday, was read in. the House today. The House tried but failed to obtain the passage of a resolution asking the state department for reports on wages and cost of production in foreign countries, except Germany.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-18

GUS was well attended. There were speeches by Senators Bailey and Culber- son and brief remarks by a number of others. The opinion was expressed that the administration movement in placing a tax on net earnings of corporations is designed to prevent the income tax amendment from receiving a direct vote.
 All of these senators did not denounce the plan of President Taft for the taxing of corporations. Many democrats believe in that plan but they are opposed to the sidetracking of the income tax.
 Senator Culberson, the minority leader, said tonight that the parliamentary tac- tics to be pursued had not been taken up at the caucus and would be dete'. med later. xk
 Attorney General wickersham pN < ed to Senator Aldrich last night too .f aft of the amendment~wi1fcf1 F'resi q ;S- -~s'aft desires to have adopted, placints X on the net earnings of corporatioIfS Q
 The draft was submitted tc5 epub- Jican members of the fnanq - Ses .mittee today but no action was tajsTeS 5arding it. It was not made publiclr members of the committee declined S scuss It's provisions. D"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-18
New Inquiry Into Sugar Trust.

New York, June 17.-That a new inquiry into the alleged misdeeds of the so-called sugar trust is about to be made was indicated here today when it was an nounced that federal grand jury sub poenas have been issued for Receiver George H. Earle his counsel, and all the witnesses in the recent suit brought by the Pennsylvania Sugar Refining com Isny against the American Sugar Refn- iEg company for alleged violation of the sherman antitrust law. It is unders tood that the case is to be considered by the grand jury on Monday
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-18

New York, June 17.-One of those sud den waves of hysteria which from time to time has swept the crowded tene- ments of the Eastside, today temporarily closed three public schools, with an at tendance of more than 4OOO pupils, blocked all traffic on Grand street for an hour, and was not calmed until the police re- serves were called out.
 Beyond the fact that many Jewish par ents have of late been receiving threat ening letters demanding $1 from each family on pain of having their children murdered. there is no explanation.
 First, a gust of wind carried the un- easy tattoo of a fire engine on gallop to the pent-up children of a school that houses 2300 pupils; the engine whistled shrilly, a little girl shrieked in answer, and in a minute the railways were filled
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-18
CHATTANOOGA HAS
 NEW RIVER POWER

Chattanooga, June 17.-At o'clock this afternoon a current of electricity was turned into this city, and power from the great lock and dam con- structed at Hales bar, IT miles from the city, is now available for the oper- ation of industries here. The dam has been In course of construction for the past three years, and the plant there will furnish 50,000-horse power. The cost of the lock dam, power house and wire line was over $3,000,0 900. The power Is sufficient for all uses for a city many times the size of Chatta- nooga.
 It Is stated by the builders of this enterprise that the cost of power for the operation of factories will be re- duced to the minimum.
 The construction of this lock and dam results In the opening of the Ten nessee river to navigation to Chatta- nooga the year round.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-18
SCARE CLOSES SCHOOLS
 OF NEW YORK'S EAST SIDE

with a mob of fighting boys and girls and panic-stricken mothers from nearby tenements were clawing and kicking at the outside of the street doors. AS if by pre-arrangement another passing engine chafed the nerves of another set of chil- dren in second school. A rumor spread that the school was on fire Before the crowds could get to 1t there was a shout that a third school had been blown up by the Black Hand Then there was no holding the people. Parents fought with the police for their children and many were torn and bruised in the scuffle All traffic came to a stop and 1t was long before order was restored.
 All the Eastside schools had to be closed an hour earlier
 It was found impossible to get more than half the normal attendance and those that did return did not study.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-18
NebrdSkan Surprises
 Friends Of High Tariff

the inequalities in the pending meas- ure.
 Although he held the floor for more than four hours today MT. Brown will resume when the paper schedule is taken up again. That may or may not be to- morrow, for the Income tax question was slated for tomorrow. but that could easily be set aside. as 1t is known that Sem ator Aldrich and his associates on the finance committee want some time i'll which to determine how to meet the situation since President Taft sprung upon Congress the proposition to place an ex- else tax upon corporations.
 It is said that Senator Brown has other telling points to make before he concludes his remarks, and Senator La Toilette of Wisconsin says he will also speak before the wood pulp and paper amendments are disposed of.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-18
ALABAMA EDITORS
 ELECT OFFICERS

Montgomery, June 17.-A special from pothan says:
 Delegates to the thirty-eighth annual convention of the Alabama Press asso- citation elected officers today, listened to an admirable address by C. r. J. Mooney of Memphis, managing editor of the Com mercial-Appeal, completed their labors and adjourned.
 The officers reelected are: c. G. Fen nell, Guntersville Democrat, president; Bruce Kennedy, Montgomery Advertiser, vice president; Frank Crichton, Clanton Banner. treasurer; Jacob Pepperman, Ala bama Odd Fellow, Montgomery, secre- tary; R. E. L. Mel, Selma Times, es- sayist. w. T. Hall Dothan Eagle, poet.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-18

Cincinnati, June 17.-In a spectacular raid made by postoffice inspectors and city detectives. a patrol wagon full Of Italians was rounded up tonight and taken before Federal Commissioner Love- land. The party arrested comprised an even dozen men, and two of that num- Der, Vicinzo Arrogo. fruit dealer, and Frank Spadero, saloonkeeper, were held over on warrants charging them with conspiracy in connection with an alleged attempt to extort money from John Ami con of Columbus, O., by Black Hand methods The remaining 10 were allowed to go, though 1t is said some of them are to be kept under surveillance and will be called as witnesses.
 Inspector Oldfeld, who led the raid which resulted in the arrests, said to-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-18
SHOT TO DEATH IN
 PISTOL BATTLE

Louisville, June T.-Frank Stiggers a. railroad detective employed by the Ken lucky and Indiana Bridge and Railroad company, and w. T. Charles. a switch man for the Illinois Central Railroad company, engaged in a pistol duel late this afternoon which resulted in speedy death for both. Earlier in the day Charles had engaged with an employe of the Ken lucky and Indiana cofnpany over mat ter of routine work and when Charles and Stiggers met in a saloon at Thir- tieth and Cleveland avenue they engaged In an altercation which ended when they drew pistols and shot each other to death
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-18
R. c. Gamble Dies.

Huntsville, June H.-(Special)-R. c. Gamble, prominent citizen of the Belle Nina neighborhood, died at his home there Tuesday at midnight after an H. ness of several weeks. General debility was responsible for his death. Colonel Gamble was we'll known throughout northern Alabama. He was 76 years old and was a Mason and lifelong memper of the Methodist church. He was Con federate veteran. His widow and four grown children survive him, they being Mrs. w. E. Netherly, Mrs. H. E. Wheel CT, F. T. Gamble and J. G. Gamble. The funeral was conducted today by Pre- siding Elder Morris and interment took place in the burying grounds Of the family near Mooresville.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-18
ITALIANS ARE ROUNDED
 UP IN BLACK HAND CASE

night that proof has been obtained that Spadero, up to three weeks ago, was the local president of the Society of the Banana, since succeeded by Salvador Lima.
 In the raid large amount of literature was captured which the inspectors declare has an important bearing on the cases of the Black Hand suspects recently ar rested at Marion, Columbus and other Ohio points.
 The arrests were made in Spadero's sa- loon and in addition to the alleged in eliminating literature, stilettos, daggers revolvers and other weapons were found.
 A stiletto taken from one of the men men arrested contained blood that had dried upon the blade of the instrument.
 The two men held, and against HNom warrants were issued, will be taken to Cleveland for trial.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-18
Too Cloudy to See Eclipse.

Washington, June 17.-All preparations were made at the United States Naval observatory here to take observations of the eclipse of the sun today, the cloudy weather, however, spelling the plans of the astronomers. The eclipse here, how ever, was but partial, the only place where it was total being near the North Pole' where few. if any, white men. with the exception of Commander Robert E. Peary and his crew. now in search of the North Pole, had an opportunity to ob- serve it. The eclipse was visible over eastern Asia and almost the whole of North American, Greenland, Iceland and the northern part of Finland.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-18
TWO MEN ENGAGE IN
 DESPERATE FIGHT

Lakeland, Fla., June 17.-A duel took place at noon today at Carter, a small station near here, between A. J. Jones. superintendent of the Carter Manufac- uring company's mills. and Clyde Car ter, sawyer. Carter is in a dying con- dition, one shot passing through his head and another through his body Jones is seriously wounded, but may recover, ball having struck him in the collar bone, passing through his neck
 The superintendent had been attempt ing to break up gambling about the mills and Carter resented his interference The men met In the commissary today and both began firing at once. A companion Of Carter's. Fred Jones' is in Jail, &C., cused of firing the shot that struck Jones.
 Carter is a member of prominent Georgia family, his father having been candidate for governor
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-18
SAMUEL GOMPERS SAYS HE
 WILL UPHOLD HIS RIGHTS

New York, June 11-Samuel Gompers, who sails on Saturday for Europe as an envoy to labor organizations there, and as a student of conditions affecting immi- grafton to this country and foreign com- petition with home industries, reiterated tonight at the bon voyage dinner given by the executive council of the American Federation of Labor, his determination to uphold his constitutional rights, in de-
 fiance, if need be, of court injunctions.
 MT. Gompers, as he rose to speak, showed evidences of deep feeling. He had been unexpectedly presented by the federation earlier in the evening with a purse of money, and one speaker after another voiced his confidence in MT. Com
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-18
Bunker Hill Celebration.

Boston, June 17.-The list of injured in today's Bunker Hill celebration rivaley that of the actual battle of 134 years ago. Sixty-five persons were treated at the hospitals of Boston and vicinity for injuries caused by fireworks and pistols and many more were attended by physi- clans at their homes. Fortunately there were no serious casualties. Business was suspended in Boston, Lynn, Cambridge, Newton and other cities during the day.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-18
THE SIMS CASE IS
 FINALLY ENDED

Washington, June 17.-(Special. )-The department of justice through the in- tervention of Senator Bankhead has or- dered that proceedings against w. l.. Sims of Birmingham be stopped. He was tried twice and acquitted of the charges made against him in connection with the bank matter in which young Chisolm was involved and which resulted in the lat ter's conviction. The department holds that no further action should be taken against Sims in view of his acquittal.
 Senator Bankhead in the event Congress should adjourn in time will make q speech at Andalusia, Ala, on the sub ject of good roads.
 The department of agriculture has promised Senator Bankhead that an ex- pert will be sent to Covington county to show the people in that part of Ala bama how to construct a road properly.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-18
Taft Plays In the Rain

Washington, June 14.-For the second time this week President Taft played golf today in the rain. Starting out on the Chevy Chase links in a slight rain. the President and Senator Bourne, his op- ponent, had not proceeded farther than the fourth hole when the water came down In torrents. They played on for two more holes. when they were com pelled to abandon the match
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-18
Ritual Is Charued.

Detroit, June 1.-The National Council, Junior Order of United American Me chanics, today passed a resolution chang ing the ritual of the order so that it will contain three degrees instead of one. A resolution was passed accepting the offer of the tennessee state council to donate grounds and buildings for home for old and indigent members of tho order The institution is to be located in Tennessee and its cost is estimated at S750O0
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-18
FAUNCE AGAINST
 THE FRATERNITIES

Providence, R. T., June 17-In his an nual report President Faunce of Brown university referred to the system of pledging new students to fraternities saying:
 Boys are pledged to lifelong assoca- tions before they have been in college As hours. Indeed, they are often pledged months before they arrive at college, with no knowledge of what or whom they are joining.
 T beg all the alumni to aid the uni versity authorities in stopping the de- moralizing and dangerous scramble for new men which marks the opening of the college year"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-18

pers' discretion, uprightness and ability.
 "I have followed the Biblical precept," he continued, that if they smite the right cheek, hold out to them the left, but If there is no more cheek remaining to be smitten, you have to fight. When 1t comes to the choice of maintaining my rights as handed down to me by the con- stitution, and disobeying an injunction which denies me those rights, shall not hesitate.'
 District Attorney Jerome, who was one of the speakers launched into an unstint- ed eulogy of MT. Gompers, the man. not devoid of personal allusions to his own case.
 Like MT. Gompers,' he said "I know how 1t Is to be In job where every one knows better how to run 1t than you do yourself"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-18
ONE DEAD AND TWO MORE
 BADLY INJURED IN FEUD

Fairfield, H., June 17.-As a result of a feud between young men of this city and members of band in a the atrical company showing here, pr. Charles L. Leininger, secretary of the Wayne County Fair association, is dead with a bullet hole in his heart.
 Frank Mccullough is dying with gunshot wound in his abdomen.
 Richard Sloan is shot through the thigh.
 Herbert Orrin Pinnick, IS years old. of French Lick Springs, Ind, is in jail. The tragedy was enacted at Il o'clock last night. Male memb CTS of the com
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-18
Suicide as Result of Debt.

Columbia, June 17.--Because a creditor had threatened to seize his mule if he did not pay a debt, John s. Grainger white man, aged 40, living in remote section of Horny City, yesterday morning shot his mule, then turned the weapon on himself, inhcting almost instant fatal injuries man named Watts. 1t Is re- ported here. had bill of sale on the mule, and had declared he must have his money.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-18
virolnia Wheat Crop Is Short.

Washington, June 17.-"Vlrginia's wheat crop this year fell off one-half, but Pat tens corner in Chicago was not respon- sible for it, asserted M. Kiviighan or Staunton, Va, tonight in addressing the Virginia Wheat Millers' association at It's annual meeting. The present high prices of flour. Mir Kivlghan said, were di- rectly due to the short crop of No. 7 red wheat He declared he Is confident prices will fall when the new crop is marketed in July.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-18
Assionment of Army Officer.

Washington, June 17.-Brig. Gen. Tas- kar Bliss, recently detached from com mand of the army in the Philippines, re- ported to General Bell, chief of staff, to- day, and was notified of his assignment to duty as president of the Army War college at Washington barracks. He will succeed Brig. Gen. w, w. Wither- spoon, who has been transferred for duty as assistant chief of staff
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-18

pany have been paying court to some of Fairfelds girls, against the pro- tests of certain "gallants" here. Last week Pinnick was assaulted by sew eral young men and badly beaten up.
 On a dark spot on West Main street three men attacked young Pinnick last night. Three pistol shots rang out and Dr. Leininger fell dead. Pinnick tele- phoned to the sheriff to come and ar rest him.
 At the coroners inquest today number of witnesses testified to sec ing the young men follow the show man.
 The inquest was adjourned to await the arrival of Piunick's relatives.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-18
Uniform Rank to Be Extended.

Detroit, June 17.-Sovereign camp, Woodmen of the World, today appropri- ated $S0.0oO for the extension of the uni formed rank of the order The country was divided into 10 districts, the uni formed rank of which shall hold either annual or biennial district encampments, as the major general of the uniformed rank and the sovereign commander of the order shall direct.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-18
Failed to Form Suicide Club.

New Orleans, June 17.-Failing In his efforts to organize "a suicide club" Charles Asbeck, carpenter of this city, followed the path of self destruction alone His efforts to form an organiza- ton for the self destruction of it's mem- bers became known following his death yesterday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-18
Convict Aids Guards.

Poparville, Miss, June 17-While two white convict guards near here were grappling in a death struggle with a ne- gro prisoner who was seeking to make his escape, Hez Toney, another negro convict, securing one of the guards pis- tols from where it had fallen to the ground, succeeded in holding at bay 20 fellow convicts, who were about to make a stampede for freedom. The prisoner who engaged in the encounter with the guards was shot to death
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-18
Orders to Army Officers.

Washington, June 17.-Capt. John H. Pool, corps of engineers, has been relieved from duty as superintendent of the state, war and navy department building and as military aide to the President Lieut.. U. s. Grant III, corps of engineers, grandson of former President Grant, now on duty at Boston, probably will succeed him. Captain Pool has been ordered to enter the next class at the army school of the line at Fort Leavenworth. Kas., August 15 next
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-18
Man and Wife Found Dead.

St. Louis, June 17.-A mysterious double killing was revealed tonight when Will liam Newes and his wife were found shot dead In their farm house near Baldwin, St. Louis county. Mrs. Newes' body was on a bed and her husband was found on the front porch No weapons were found around the premises. Newes was a wealthy farmer and had recently dis posed of his farm, but had not moved from it.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-18
Mike Donljn's Plans.

New York. June 17-Mille Donlin, who captained and played right field for the New York Nationals last season, has written to a friend here that there is no chance of his playing ball this season, and that upon his return from California next month he will sail for Europe with his wife. He adds that reports of his Illness have been exaggerated