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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-01-04
DURAND ISSUES LETTER
ON CENSUS ENUMERATORS

orators to take the school census OF the
negro population. This is true, for exam
pie, In Montgomery, Ala. and In Savan-
nah, Ga. This practice shows that the
white men of the south themselves rec
ognize the desirability of employing ne
groes to do work of this character among
their own race.
You are therefore hereby directed to
select negroes as enumerators OF the ne
gro population, so far as competent ne
groes offer themselves for the position,
In these enumeration districts in which
a large proportion of the population say
two-fifths or more. consists of negroes.
'On the other hand. 1 do not consider
1t desirable that in the south negroes ap-
pointed as enumerators should be au-
thorized to enumerate white families. 1t
is certain that in many IL not most, parts
of the south negro enumerators would
not be able to obtain as accurate statis-
tics regarding the white population as
white enumerators could. 1t will there
fore be necessary in many enumeration
districts to appoint both white enumer-
ator and a cclored enume-ator in order
that the entire population may be prop
erly enumerated.
''It is understood of course. that all
tor, whether white or colored, should be
subjected to such tests regarding their
efficiency as may be prescribed In order
that only competent persons may be en-
ployed.'
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-01-04
Are Slow
In Asking Congress
To Accept Statues

ridiculous" said Representative Garner
of Texas tonight. President Taft has
gone to the south, visited nearly every
southern state. He said everything he
could say in good will for the south.
He breathed a spirit of sectional unity
that no republican President had ever
done before. To say that Congress would
not accept that Lee statue simply means
that the war Is not over. / do not be-
lieve the statue would be rejected and.
a vote on the question should be had.'
Representative Garner's views are those
of big majority of the democratic con-
gressmen. Many them think 1t de-
cided reflection great Confederate
general to have - atue officially hid
den in statuary = = nd II there is any
thing in the s. S3k nat the matter will
be allowed to - or for years to come
1t promises tS - nattered-
Representa- - ones of Virginia, the
Oldest mem Go the Virginia delega-
ton, said t,$S that while he had not
conferred ais colleagues since be-
fore the lce IS he was of the opinion
that he VI e introduce a resolution set
ting Fer - %, Washington's birthday,
as the or the formal acceptance of
the status It Is doubtful If there would
be 20 republican votes against the ac-
ceptance of the statue.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-01-04

washington, January 3.-CSpeciaL)-
United States Census Director Durand is
sued today letter of instructions to SUI
pervisors OF census throughout the coun-
try, approved by Secretary Nagel of the
department of commerce and labor, defin-
ing the conditions relative to the employ
ment of negroes as census enumerators.
The directors letter to the supervisors
is as follows:
Sir 1t is exceedingly important to
the interests OF the people of the United
States and particularly to the people Of
the southern states that the coming CEN
sus should give complete and accurate in
formation with regard to the negro race.
1t is probable that the census will show
approximately 100000 of that race in the
United States. In large districts in the
south, negroes constitute more than half
of the population; in fact, in many OF
the enumeration districts established by
the census bureau they will constitute
from 70 per cent to nearly 100 per cent of
the population.
Negroes can doubtless obtain the in,
formation required by the census from
rately than white enumerators. In vari-
of the southern cities the boards of
education regularly employ negro enum-
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resorts that had right to keep open on
Sundays. Those that ought to be closed.
he added, with firmness, would be closed
and stay closed.
Herman Ridder, publisher of the Stats
Zeitung, declined today to be commits
sioner of parks for Manhattan and the
Borough of Richmond Mayor Gaynor,
in accepting his regrets. said:
"Mr Herman Ridder informed me this
morning that he would not accept, on ac-
count of his being newspaper proprietor
and president of the Newspaper PUBLISH
ers' association regret to lose him, but
recognized the propriety and delicscy of
his position.
There is one thing In all this business
that has struck me forcibly, and that is
that although those of German blood rep
resent the largest percentage of our pop
ulation here namely, about 80 per cent.
almost no Germans apply for office. For
that reason alone 1 should not forget
them"
The newly elected board of aldermen took
its first test vote today and the align
ment showed a democratic majority of
four-41 democrats and 81 republicans
fusionists. John J. White was elected to
succeed the late Timothy P. Sullivan.
Chill comfort was found by Tammany
Hall and divers politicians in the ap-
pointments which Mayor Gaynor has
made, and there was writing on the city
hall walls which indicated that place
seekers may expect little IL their claims
for office depend only on political back
ing.
OF nine appointments made yesterday,
but one went to Tammany man. Rhine
lander Waldo, selected as fire commits
sioner Mayor Gaynor in making known
part of his slate had some kind words for
Leader Murphy, which caused one dis
Tict leader to remark:
I'VE don't want any, verbal bouquets.
What we want is Offices
Mayor Gaynor came early to work to-
day and as he entered the city hall was
much puzzled where to find his office.
(which way do / go?' he asked the
watchman.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-01-04
FURRY IN CALL
MONEY MARKET

New York, January 3.-The stock rasr-
ket became quite weak today and prices
of United States Steel, Union Pacific,
Reading and like important speculative
stocks were forced down between and
8 points. Rock Island, Amalgamated
Copper and few other stocks afforded
some contrast with this weakness and
suggested a contest of speculative forces.
One prime factor in the weakness was
the furry in the call money market.
After the market opened the rate climbed
to II per cent, the highest in over two
years past.
The last weeks bank statement show
ing surplus reserves below 100000 and
the heavy requirements OF the January
settlements compelled the Clearing house
banks to call loans heavily to keep with
In their reserve requirements. The sus-
picion was aroused among the specula-
tors that the powerful leaders of last
years speculation for the advance had
shifted their position There was a dread
that higher rates of money rather than
higher prices for stocks had come to be
their purpose.
An unfavorable effect was produced by
the news from Washington OF the visit
of the railroad presidents at the White
House to oppose Mr.. Taft's proposed
changes in the interstate commerce law
There was much talk also of threatened
labor troubles. United States Steel was
particularly affected by this latter in
fluence.
The market showed only slight recuper-
ative power and ended in a very unset
tied condition.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-01-04
GOVERNMENT READY TO
PUNISH NIGHT RIDERS

Washington, January 3.-The govern
ment is preparing to go after the might
riders in the tobacco district of Ken
lucky and Tennessee by beginning pro-
oeedings against the Burley Tobacco
society Convinced that the society is
a combination and a conspiracy in re-
straint of trade under the terms of the
Sherman antitrust law, the department
of justice is investigating its operations
on that ground. Agents have recently
been sent to the tobacco growing re-
gions for the purpose of making inquiry
concerning the methods of the assoca-
tion and they have reached the conclu
sion that the organizatioh IS connected
with the depredations of the night riders
who recently have created $50 much dis
turbance In that section.
1T is known that the officials in charge
of the inquiry have reached the conclu-
sion that the organization comes with
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-01-04
ToDAY's AGE-HKRALD.

1--Taft confers with railroad men.
Virginians slow to act upon statues.
Great building for Commercial con-
gress.
Mayor Gaynor is silent on policies.
Morse begins sentence at Atlanta.
Durand issues census instructions.
Revised penal code on liquor ship
ments.
2-Estrada begins final campaign.
That reminds me.
3-Total receipts show increase.
Gadsden begins work of paving.
Think they have caught bad man.
Fine meeting held by Eastern Star.
Editorial comment
5-S0licitor's motion asks that w. p.
Reynolds be rearrested.
Board Of education formally takes
over suburban schools.
McCartin has big job with streets and
roads of new city
Cold weather not expected here today,
New jury system goes into erect.
Figures on street car traffic for year.
Business Mems league to have smoker
Tuesday night.
Miss Hamilton resigns ~ superintend-
ent HillmAn hospital
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-01-04
PHONE COMPANIES
ARE TO BE SUED

Columbus, Ohio, January S-rf devel-
opments indicate that the purchase OF
several Independent telephone plants for
J. p. Morgan & Co. resulted in their
being merged with the American Tele-
phone and Telegraph company, Attor-
ney General Denman will Immediately
file suits to prosecute for violation of the
Valentine antitrust law. Members of J.
p. Morgan & Co. and prominent officialo
of the American Telephone and Teie-
graph company and other concerns al
legged to have entered into the telephone
combine have written Mr.. Denman de-
nying there has been merger Of Ohio
Independent plants.
While these replies convince Mr. Dem
man there Is little evidence on which he
could base an action, ne has stated he
had not abandoned his purpose 10 learn
whether there Is actually an Ohio tele-
phone trust. His department win closely
watch developments. particularly the rats
ing of rates on either local or long dis-
tancA hnaA
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-01-04
REWARD OFFERED
FOR MURDERER

Cincinnati, January 3.-The city ccun-
Gil late this afternoon offered a reward
of $500 for the arrest and conviction of
the murderers of Miss Anna Lloyd,
whose frightfully mutilated body was
found in a lonely part Of the city SAT-
urday morning.
Although three suspects nave been ar
rested the police still are without any
genuine clue to the identity Of the Grim
inal.
The men under arrest are Henry Cook.
butcher; James Fields, negro lal,orer, and
George Lewis, steam engineer. whose
home is in Cleveland. The two hrst
named lived in the vicinity where the
body was found. All of the suspects
claim they can establish alibis.
Tho police will not state what specific
grounds they have for holding the men,
but intimate they have fair case
against them and that they will hold
them for further investigation.
1t is believed the murder will be traced
by the clews now in the possession OF
the police There Is bloodstained can
was working glove. bloodspotted man.
white handkerchief and a soiled blue and
white polka dot handkerchief.
The mother of Miss Lloyd has not been
notified of the details today. She Is an
invalid and 1t is feared the shock would
prove fatal should the horrible circum-
stances of her daughters death be re-
vealed to her.
The police of Wyoming, O., village
10 miles north of this oity today arrest
ed a man who gave the name Of George
Lewis. The prisoners long hair and his
inability to establish his whereabouts the
night of Miss Lloyd's murder are con-
sidered grounds for holding him in GUS
tody that are sufficient
The mans raven locks are said to cor
respond In length and texture to hair
found in the dead woman's clenched
hand.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-01-04

in the inhbitions of the Sherman law,
and there is now a well-defined purpose
to present the matter to the courts The
department is, however, undecided as to
whether the proceedings shall be civil or
criminal.
The Burley society is a strong organ
ization composed largely OF farmers and
it is believed that when taken the gov
ernment's action will create a sensation
1t is contended by the members of the
society that they have been forced to
band themselves together TO resist the
operations of the American Tobacco COM
pany. The company, the members of
the society charge, systematically de-
pressed the market for Kentucky and
Tennessee tobacco and kept prices down
TO the lowest point Further Justification
for the creation of the society is set
forth in the statement that the so-caled
tobacco trust has driven down its price
on raw tobacco while making no reduc-
tions in the finished products sold by 1t
and manufactured from the Kentucky
and Tennessee leaf
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-01-04

Toronto. Ont, January S.-Local option
was voted on in 161 municipalities in On
tario today. In sixteen it was defeated
on a straight majority. including Brant-
ford and Peterboro, the only two cities
in which bylaw was submitted. In
fifty-five 1t carried and in 81 1t failed
to get the three-fifths majority necessary
to carry A vote to repeal the bylaw
was taken in ten places. OF eight towns
heard from repeal was carried in two
ana defeated in six, including Niagara
township.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-01-04
JUSTICE HARLAN GIVES
DUTY OF FEDERAL COURT

Washington, January 3.-That 1t is the
right and duty of federal court to fol-
low its own Judgment and not to follow
the state court for the sake of harmony,
was the purport of an opinion by the
supreme court of the United States, which
was announced today by Justice Harlan.
The case was that of Barton w. Kuhn VS..
ginia, and involved the responsibility of
the owner of the coal in the matter Of
the protection of the land above the
coal deposits against caving in. Kuhn
is the owner of real estate in Marion
county West Virginia, which covered
coal deposits mined by the company and
he contends that the coal owners are
under obligations to protect tho surface
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-01-04

Washington, January -(Speclal.)-One
of the most important of the new pro-
visions of the revised penal code which
became effective today is that designed
to prevent the sale of liquor, under the
form of shipments in states which have
adopted prohibition. Imprisonment for
not more than two years and payment of
a fine of not more than 5000 is the penal
ty provided in one of the sections to be
imposed upon any officer, agent. or en-
ploye of any common carrier who shall
knowingly deliver cause to be de-
livered to any person other than the per-
son to whom 1t has been consigned, un-
less on the written order of the bona
flde consignee, or to any fictitious person,
or to any person under a fictitious name.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-01-04

against falling. This case was filed in
the federal courts, but in a similar pro-
ceeding in the state courts the supreme
court of West Virginia held that the
coal owners could not be so bound.
The United States court or appeals for
the fourth circuit certified the case TO
the United States supreme court with a
request that the opinion as to whether
the federal court should be controlled by
the holding of the state tribunal The
reply was in the negative on the ground
that the federal court should be inde-
pendent in action.
In announcing the courts decision Jus
tice Harlan said that the federal courts
should lean toward the state courts, but
should not sacrifice the interest of out
side lItigants at the expense OF their own
Judgment.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-01-04
Attorney Kills Merchant.

Smithville, Tenn, January 3.-Haskell
johnson, a merchant of this city. was
shot and instantly killed here this even
ing by J. A. Crowley, local attorney.
Crowly fired but once. the bullet pierre
ing Johnson's heart. Johnson was un-
der Indictment on a charge of seduction
preferred by Crowley. and Crowley's
daughter had sued him for breach Of
promise Feeling ran 20 high following
the tragedy that the sheriff spirited
Crowley away.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-01-04

Atlanta, Ga. January S.-Because his
wedding clothes did not arrive and he
was forced to marry in a business suit,
walter D. IAthrop. Of this city today
filed suit against the Southern Express
company for $1,000 damages. Eight hum
dred dollars Of this amount is said to
be for damage to his social standing and
300 for the loss of his wardrobe Lathrop
was married to young woman in Lgon-
Ter. Ind, on December %. In his suit he
alleges that although he shipped his
clothes to that city December 1S, they
dn not arrive in time for the wedding.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-01-04

New York, January S.-Three thousand
steam filters and helpers went on strike
today in Brooklyn and Manhattan for
an increase of wages from S. to $3.50 a
day. The men are organized as the
Steam Filters union and under the arbi-
tration agreement of the building trades
employers association, the strike Is said
to be a violation of contract 1t is un-
derstood that the men will be ordered
back to work by their officers.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-01-04
REVISED PENAL CODE ON
SHIPMENTS OF LIQUOR

any intoxicating liquor shipped from an.
other state or territory, or from a for
eign country.
Another section prohibits any common
carrier, including railroads and express
companies, from collecting the purchase
price, or any part of it, from the con-
signee in connection with the transporta-
tion of Intoxicating liquor from one state
to another or from acting in any way as
the agent for the buyer or seller OF
liquor. A penalty of $4,000 is attached for
violation. A third section affecting inter-
state shipments of liquor requires the
marking of all such shipments on the out
side with the name of the consignee and
the quantity and kind of intoxicants.
Liquor which is shipped and not so labeled
is subject to seizure and coniscation, and
the person responsible is liable to a fine
of not more than $1,000.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-01-04
IN, January Especial 1.-THE
It Is the intention of GER
= Of the Virginia delegation

of the Virginia delegation
of Congress the passage of
customary resolution accepting the
statues of General Lee and General
Washington is resulting in some criticism
among members of Congress from other
southern states. The statues of Vir-
ginia's two great sons have already been
placed in Statuary hall. That of Lee Is
in the uniform of Confederate general.
On this account protest has been going
up from many of the Grand Army camps
of the country and to an extent it Is
reported to have frightened a number
of virginians and relatives of General
Lee into believing that an opposition
might arise In the House of Representa-
tives which would defeat the acceptance
of the statue. They are therefore in an
attitude Of being reluctant to allow a
vote to come in Congress and are said
to prefer that matters remain as they
are. This rather conservative view is
strongly objected by in some quarters.
'"rhat resolution of acceptance should
not be introduced and passed, L think is
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-01-04

Paris, January 3-Russian army Off
GERS today purchased two dirigible bal
looms with which they will attempt to
reach the south pole. Messrs. Matthie-
sen and voltschoek. officers of the Rus
sian army, today purchased two dirigible
ballons with capacities Of 100 and 1000
cubic metres with which they will un-
dertake an expedition to the South pole.
The explorers plan to convey the bal
looms with Hangar equipments by ship
as far south as the ice will permit and
thence proceed in the balloons southwark.
They will keep in touch with their ship.
their base Of supplies. by means of a
wireless OUTFIT
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-01-04
Street Car Men Not Satisfied.

Camden, N. j., January 3.-Althoush
granted an increase of wages on January
the conductors and motormen Of the
Public Service corporation today demand
ed an Increase to % cents an hour and a
ten hour day for all employees, the ten
hours to be completed within 12 hours.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-01-04
Southern Commercial Congress
Is to Have Splendid Home
CONTRACT is AGREED Upon
Another Attempt is to Be Made to
Raise Salaries of Circuit and Dis
trict Judges-Alabama Rivers
Will Get Funds.
BY wArrERsoN srIALEY.

Washington. January 3.-(Special.) The
Southern Commercial congress and the
Thompson-Starrett company of New
York have agreed as to the contract for
the construction of the Southern Com
mercial congress building, and probably
will attach their signatures to the paper
within the next few days.
Work will be commenced as soon as
practicable, and, it is expected, the struc-
ture will be ready for occupancy within
a year from the time ground is broken.
The figures named in the contract will in
volve an expenditure of approximately
$l,5o0,o
The plans for the structure call for
nine-story building, with 45o rooms ar
ranged in suites. The ground floor will
be constructed for bank and it is under
stood negotiations are being considered
for its occupancy by the United States
Savings bank.
1t is expected that among the tenants
of the building will be the Washington
Chamber of Commerce. the Washington
Stock Exchange, and the New Southern
SOiAIltECidl CiuD, WHICH is now IOTHlHS.
Another attempt is to be made to in
crease the salaries of circuit and district
judges. Representative Parsons Of New
York has a plan by which each circuit
judge is to receive salary of 5000
nually and an additional compensation of
SIS "a day il the terms OF the circuit court
are annually held in a county with over
100000 inhabitants and $40 day il In
county Of 100 600 Inhabitants. Each dis
trict judge is to receive 5000 annually
with a per diem compensation based on
population as in the case of circuit
judges.
The postal deficit has little terror to
congressman. A score or bills are pend
ing before the postoffice committee to pay
rural free delivery carriers at The rate
of s1000 annually.
Representative Underwood expresses
confidence in getting a good appropriation
out of the rivers and harbors bill for the
Warrior river. To complete the work In
the Warrior dams 18 and IS are required.
which have not yet been authorized. To
carry the works from the forks to the
ocean will cost S2112,o 600, part of which is
old work. Mr. Underwood will see Chair
man Alexander of the rivers and harbors
committee tomorrow TO urge an imme-
diate appropriation of 81 ,0o0.0 900 and an au
thorization for the balance. This viii,
give all that can be authorized in the next
year.
Representative Burnett will annear he
fore the committee on Thursday in beba,f
of the Coosa and on "Wednesday Repre-
sentative Taylor will appear for Mobile
harbor.
house will take I'M at its next hearing tba
recommendation of the Secretarv of Wa
for the extension of fine fo,. marL,n.
the graves of the Confederate dead. Pen
resentative Dent of A1ahamo n,en,he,.