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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-11-10

Had such good time at the Rel
Mems fair last night. Are you going to-
night? Great time.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-12-09
FAMILY is FOUND
MURDERED AND BURNED

Augusta, Ga, December s.-A special
from Edgeheld, S. c., says:
A most hideous crime occurred at Tren-
ton last night, equal in horror to the
Statesboro affair If the generally accepted
theory is true, four victims having been
murdered before their home was fired.
At o'clock this morning the residence
of Col B. B. Hughes, centrally located
in the town, was discovered on fire.
Neighbors rushed to the scene but the
fire had progressed so far that entrance
to the house was impossible. At once
there was a search for the inmates, 1t
being thought that they had made their
escape In their night clothes. But soon as
the fire had died out fearful scene met
the eyes of the beholders. There lay the
charred and almost unrecognizable bodies
of the entire family, consisting of Mr..
Hughes, his wife Eva, and two young
daughters, Emie aged 10. and Hattie. IA
years of age. Mr.. Hughes body lay just
below where had been situated the door
leading from his room to the hall with
bullet hole through his head. pistol
with one empty chamber law nearby.
Part of his eharred clothes were on his
person, showing that he was dressed at
the time he met his death. The body of his
wife was on the bedsprings. while those
of the young ladies were similarly situ-
ated The skulls of these three were
crushed as If hit by an axe or some blunt
Their bodies occupied a most
natural position, with nothing to indicate
a struggle, showing that they had been
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-12-09
JURY CHOSEN IN
PATTERSON CASE
She Was Only Woman in the
Courtroom
RAND REPEATS CHARGES
Says He VIII Produce a Queer Lot of
Witnesses and Hopes the
Jury VIII Arrive
at the Truth.
RAND REPEATS CHARGES

New York, December S.-After John D.
Benedict had been removed from the jury
box by Justice Davis in the criminal
branch of the supreme court the two ju-
rors necessary to complete the panel
in the trial Of Nan Patterson for the
murder of Caesar Young were chosen
this afternoon and Assistant District At
torney Rand at once began his state
ment. Miss Patterson was the only wo-
man in the court room when the prose-
cutor opened.
Mr.. Rand repeated the charges he made
a. the former trial. which was brought
to a sudden end by the illness of Juror
Mr. Rand. after telling of the relations
between Young and Miss Patterson, told
about the meeting Of Young and the de-
fendant on the morning of the shooting
during their ride down town in the
handsome cab and OF the finding Of the
revolver In Young's pocket.
In closing, Mr.. Rand said:
Il cannot promise you that the men I
shall call will swear to all they know.
think you will say that two Of them, the
Cabman Michaels. and the Pawnbroker
Stern, are not telling all they know, or
agree with me that they are very ignor-
ant men. But there is one witness
cannot call and ne is the tall, smooth
faced man of athletic build and having
red hair. who prior to the shooting bought
the weapon from Stern. He is j. Morgan
Smith. And 1 cannot call his wife, the
sister of the defendant, because they
have run away. / will not attempt to pro-
duce an eye witness to the shooting.
Such of the witnesses whom l shall pro-
duce l want you to size up, because they
are a queer lot And after l have pre-
.ff4 49, g. I hon mill ron oh
the truth, and if then you have any
doubts which by even a stretch of the
imagination might be called reason
able, I say give the benefit to this
defendant. and I will humbly bow to her
In apology. But II you in the line of your
duty find otherwise, ! hope you will come
here and state the truth that you have
found her guilty"
After Mr.. Levy, representing Miss Pat
terson, had objected to certain statements
made by Mr.. Rand, adjournment was
taken until noon tomorrow.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-12-09
Referee Thompson Rsssnts What
Friends Term an Insult
TEBBETTS HAD SNUB8EO HIMI'
Difficulty Takes Place in Office of
Assistant Secretary of the Treas
ury In the Presence of
Birmingham Men.

Washington December S.-(SpeciaL)-
J. o. Thompson. collector of internal
revenue Of Alabama, and William F.
Tebbetts. collector of customs at Mobile.
Alabama, met In the office of the as
sistant secretary of the treasury, Mr.
Armstrong, this morning, and as a re-
suit of a snub which Thompsons friends
claim he received from Tebbetts, the
Mobile man was struck in the face by
Thompson.
Mr.. Thompson, Postmaster Hughes, and
Mr.. J. b. Cobbs, president of the Ala
bama National bank, dropped into the
office of Secretary Armstrong to pay
their respects Mr. Tebbetts was at the
time engaged In conversation with the
secretary and in response to salutation
thompson gave to the secretary and Mr.
Tebbetts the latter failed to respond,
but left the desk and took seat on
a nearby sofa 1t is claimed by friends
o. Thompson that he paid no attention
u Tebbetts' action believing that it had
not be noticed by the secretary. Teb-
belts, however. is reported to have risen
from his place and walked deliberately
between the secretary and Thompson
over to Cobbs and Hughes whom he
greeted very cordially, ignoring Thomp-
became apparent to all present, and the
Birmingham collector at once resented
1t.
II cannot be insulted in this man
ner," Mr. Thompson Is reported as say
ing to Tebbetts. "and you are an infam-
Gus seoundrel, SIR
"Tebbetts walked over to where Secre-
tary Armstrong was standing, and is said
to have replied. You are an Infamous
scoundrel."
The words had hardly left Tebbett's
mouth, before Thompson's fist landed on
his face and the secretary's office was
in an uproar The blow struck by Thomp-
son was not a very severe one and Teb-
belts managed to stand up under 1t.
The secretary, Hughes and Cobbs
caught hold of the beiligerants and sue
ceeded in calming them. after which
Mr.. Thompson apologized to the secretary
and said that he regretted that he had
been compelled to resent an insult In
his presence. The party then left the
treasury, while Mr.. Tebbetts remained
with the secretary to transact some offi-
cial business.
Thompson is one of the Presidents
three political advisers In the state of
Alabama. The term of Tebbettts, who Is
a relative of Senator Frye of Maine,
upon whose recommendation he was orig
inallv appointed to office. expires on the
22nd inst.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-12-09
Slump Of Market Discussed in
Connection With It
.ALABAMIANS MAKE 4 CALL
President Says He VIII Be Glad 20
Visit Birmingham In Case
He Comes South
Next Spring.

Washington, December s.-(Speciai.)--
The slump In the stock market since the
Presidents message was maze public
comes in for a good deal eff discussion
among the members of congress. Not a
few of them place tine blame on the
Presidents message. while others scout
the influence of the document on the
market saying It is 100 heavy and has
fallen of It's own weight.
The Interstate commerce commission
clause is the one most spoken Of as
having a bad influence on prices. The
democrats think the Presidents recon-
mendation ON the subject a most proper
one, In fact. The democratic leader,
Representative Williams, made a speech
in the last session on identlcally the
same lines. and through a peculiar CO.
incidence the President In his message
uses almost an entire sentence spoken
by Mr.. Williams como months ago. Re-
publlcans say that there IS not the
slightest chance that the Presidents rec
ommendation giving the Interstate COM
mission such power can go through.
Those who are interested say the rec
ommendation was made on me score of
influence Of the three western governors,
Van SAINT. of Minnesota, Lafollette, of
Wisconsin and Cummins. of Iowa. In
these three states the question of rail-
road rates Is paramount at this time
and politics revolve around It.
1t is said at the capitol that the three
governors beat the congressman and in
fiuenced the President. Owing to this q
number of republicans believe that there
will be quite a lively row between the
President and congress in case he decides
to press his Views on the subject. Re-
publican leaders declare that no such
legislation as he recommends on inter-
state commerce commission can get
through, and he simply wastes time PRESS
ing II.
Representative Williams of Mississippi
pointed out today in discussing the mat
ter that Mr.. Roosevelt was elected because
thousands of voters mistakenly thought
that he did not belong to the republican
party, but was in the broad sense demo-
Graf.
IF the popular idea of Mr.. Roosevelt
shall prove to be justified" says Mr..
Williams. the chances are that he VIII
have to rely upon the democrats for sup
port.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-12-09
MRS. CHADWICK'S
SISTER is FOUND
SAYS THEY WERE BROUGHT UP
IN CANADA, BUT HAVE NOT
SEEN A GREAT DEAL OF EACH
OTHER.

San Francisco, December s.-A sister of
Mrs Cassie L. Chadwick resides in this
city in an elegantly furnished fiat in
Geary street Her name is Mrs. S. York
In an interview published today she sale: :
Mrs. Chadwick is my sister We were
born and brought up in Canada. Our
birthplace was Appen, Ont, a little viii
lage near London. The present Mrs. Chad
wick in 1880 married a man named c. r.
Hoover and went to live il Cleveland.
Mr. Hoover died in 1887, and left her an
estate worth in the neighborhood of $50
oOO.. Mrs. Hoover during the next ten
years lived on her money and incidentally
Travelled for wholesale millinery estah-
lishment."
AT what time was Mrs. Hoover arrest
ed for forgery and sentenced to a term in
the Ohio penitentiary?" was aked.
There was some trouble. Mrs. Hoover
got into difficulties and 1 would sooner
not discuss that PARTON of the story. In
1897 she married very wealthy physicia n
and surgeon named DR.. Chadwick. She
has travelled around the world and dab
bled in financial matters in this country.
1 never knew of her acquaintance with
andrew CdrHesle. 40 Know, however,
that no matter what difficulty she is in
at present, she will surely get out of 1t,
for she possesses more than sufficient
money to make good any amounts she
may have borrowed on notes and loans"
According to Mrs. York, Mrs. Chad
wick's christian name Is Elizabeth. She
is 3s years old. The families name is
Bigely. Mr.. York disclaims all knowledge
OF Mrs Chadwick at any time during her
life attempting to do business as a me-
dunn or as a clairvoyant.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-12-09
still Talk of Extra Session.

President Roosevelt continues to discuss
with visiting republican congressman a
proposed extra session, but finds little
sentiment for 1t. There seems to be no
doubt that the President himself wants an
extra session, but does not care TO call
one with the leaders of his party all
against IT, The talk now Is for an extra
session early In November or earlier. Sem
ator Aldrich wants to go abroad as soon
as the regular session ends and the Presi-
dent has been informed that other repub-
lican leaders are also contemplating Eu-
ropean trips.
Representative Watson OF Indiana,
member of the ways and means COM
mittee was among those who discussed
the tariff with the President this morn
ing. 1T is simply impossible" says Mr.
Watson, for the ways and means com
mlttee to prepare such an important bill
as one modifying the tariff would be next
spring. The schedule must be gone over
very carefully, indeed the committee
must be given expert advice Of most
minute nature by hundreds of business
men on their lines Of industry, and all
sides of the question must be viewed De-
fore the measure can be framed
This preliminary work Will take
months of time, and It is ont Of the ques-
tion to talk about doing 1t before sum
mer. The President agrees In this view
OF the situation and will probably defer
the summons until the fall IL | could
guess at the time | would say about the
middle OF October
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-12-09
JAP FIRE IS STILL
VERY EFFECTIVE
Three BattIeships in Harbor
Partly Submerged
PALLADA GETS HOT FIRE
Report from Scene of Activity Says
the Armored Cruiser Bayan
Is Now Burning to Her
Fore Deck.
PALLADA GETS HOT FIRE

Toxic, December s.-6 p. m.-The follow
ing report from the commander of the
naval land battery in front of Porth Ar
thur was received at o'clock this af-
ternoon:
"The battleship Pobideas middle funnel
is seriously damaged. The vessel is list
ing aft, and is submerged to the stern
walk. The battleship Peresviets upper
deck is submerged.
THE battleship Retvizan Is listing to
starboard and her upper deck is nearly
submerged.
THE protected cruiser Pallada, which
is lying between the Retvizan and the
mine ship Amur, cannot be distinctly
seen, but there seems to be a slight sink
ing astern. The actual extent of the
damage sustained by her is not yet
known. The armored cruiser Bayan is
now burning to her fore deck.
THE battleship Sevastopol appears to
be lying In the east harbor alongside
thes great crane, but only the tops of
her masts are visable. A hill completely
hides her hull.
The principal aims taken by the naval
and military guns today are at the Pal
lada, Bayan and Sevastopol."
A long list of decorations and promo
tions of naval officers at Port Arthur.
signed October "a and published at St
Petersburg November %, showed that the
warships at Port Arthur on the former
dates included the battleships Retvizan.
Pobedia, Perezviet, Poltaya and Sevasto-
pol the armored cruisers Bayan, the
protected cruiser Pallada the gunboats
Vsadnik Giliak and Bobr, the coast de-
fence vessel Otvashni, the transport
Amur (since described a mine ship
the transport Angara (since referred to
as hospital ship and the torpedo boat
destroyers Stroini, Slny, Smyel, Serditi,
BoiN, Bezshumi, Storozheyoi, Razyascht-
CHEF, and Rastorony
OF the destroyers the Ras.orony was
blown up at Che Foo by her crew after
going there with dispatches. OF the other
named ships, as the result Of the Japanese
bombardment from 203 Meter Hill, the
Poltava has been sunk, the Retvizan is
listing to starboard, and her upped deck
is nearly submerged; the Perezviet, ac-
cording to the report of the commanding
officer of the naval land battery received
at Toxic Thursday afternoon, has been
sunk; the Pallada is beginning to list to
port and is still undergoing vigorous
bombardment the Pobieda, according to
the latest official japanese advices, is
seriously damaged, listing aft, and SUBJ
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-12-09
RUSSIANS ARE FLEEING.
Hundreds Come to America to Escape
Military Duty.

London, December Slight hun
dred Russians, most of whom allege
that they fed from their homes to es-
cape military service in Manchuria,
left London today for Liverpool on
their way to America.
Ne news of the missing man was
rate of $50 daily. They are mostly
impecunious, and are proving to be a
serious task on their compatriots in
the East End, who therefore are help
ing in every way possible to forward
ing an attack of somnambulism.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-12-09
AIabamIans at White House.

The delegation Of Alabamians. who
came to Washington to make arrange
ments for the reception by the President
of n committee which will invite him to
visit birmingham In the event he makes
his southern trip, called at the White
House this morning and were cordially
received by the President.
Mr.. Roosevelt said he would be glad
to visit Birmingham in case he went
south next spring. but at this time he
could not definitely appoint time for the
reception of the committee. He added.
however, that he would later communi-
cate with Mr.. Cobbs on the subject and
date will be fixed 1t is probable that
scme time next month the formal invi-
tation Will be rendered.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-12-09
REMLEYs BODY FOUND.
Believed That He Walked off the
Train While Asleep.

Atlanta, December S.-The body OF
Jchn Remley, who was missed from
a Southern railway train a week ago.
has been found near Mabelton, few
miles above Atlanta. He left the side
OF his wife In a sleeping car while
they we're on their way TO Florida
from CrawIordville, Ind, to spend the
winter.
No news of the missing was was
received until today. His wife. who
has been awaiting news of the recov-
cry of the body at Jacksonville, Fla,
has been notified. 1t is supposed that
Mr.. Remley wandered from the train
in a temporary fit of insanity. or dur
ing an attackof somnambulism.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-12-09
Reward offered for Cashier.

Macon, Ca, December 8.-A reward
of 5000 and expenses has been offered
for the capture of Marc S. Potter, the
defaulting and fugitive cashier of the
bank at Davisboro, Ga, where ne is
alleged to be more than $4,000 short
in his accounts. The reward is offered
by the officials Of the bank. Potter
is only % years old, weighs 200
pounds, and has light hair and blue
ewes
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-12-09
Poisoned the Station AGENT.

Houston, Tex, December 8.-Station
Agent Kelly of the Missouri, Kansas
and Texas railroad at Brookshire has
been poisoned by unknown persons,
dying today. Thieves had broken into
the station, stole ninety tickets, ran
sacked and carried away numerous
merchandise and express packages,
hammered the hinges of the express
safe in an unsuccessful attempt to
open 1t, and cut open mail sack and
secured registered letters.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-12-09
Mr.. Trlana Arrlxes.

Washington, December S.-Mr Tri-
ana, the Colombian charge daffaires,
today presented his credentials to
Secretary Hay, and informed him that
he would remain in Washington this
winter, temporarily in charge of the
legation. Unofficially, Mr.. Triana has
heard that Senor Enrique Cortez will
be appointed Colombian minister at
Washington.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-12-09

merged to the stern work, and the Bayan
is aground and burning.
Just two of the five battleships have
been sunk, two having been seriously
damaged. or are In danger of meeting the
fate Of the Poltava and Perezviet. and the
fifth, the Sevastopo. seems to be some
what out of the Japanese range, protected
by a hill above which only the tops of
her masts can be seen by the japanese
gunners OF the cruisers. the Eayan seems
TO have been altogether disabled, while
the Pallada is listing, and Is special
object of the Japanese fire.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-12-09
Colonel Stone Accepts Position.

Louisville, KY, December 8.-Col.
Henry l.. Stone. city attorney, an
nounced today that he had accepted
the position of general counsel for
the Louisville and Nashville Railroad
company and would assume the duties
of his new office on January l.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-12-09
Work Not Completed.

Nashville, Tenn, December S.-The
state returning board met here today
to canvass Tennessee's vote In the
November election, but did not COM
plete the work. Results will be an
nounced tomorrow.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-12-09
Most Sensational Declines in
Past Three Years
GENERALIZATION COMPILE
Frightened Selling Without Regard
to Price Was Checked About
Noon and Period of lrreg-
ularlty Followed.

New York December s.-Amid scenes
of uncontrolled excitement and frenzied
haste to sell securities, the New York
stock exchange today witnessed the most
sensational decline in prices that 1t has
known since the historic Northern Pacific
panic of May o. 1901
Warned by signs of the coming storm,
made visible yesterday in the preponder-
ance Of orders to sell over those to buy.
the traders were early on the floor of the
exchange. When the gong sounded for
the opening of business, there came from
the struggling groups of brokers on the
crowded floor roar of human voices. so
loud that It startled and thrilled all who
heard it.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-12-09
Recommended for Appointment.

]. o. Thompson and Oscar Hundley
called at the postoffice department to-
day and recommended the appointment
Of the following postmasters:
Ensley: j. w Clayton; La Fayette; j.
L. Davis; Bessemer: G. r. Lewis
Charges have been filed against Clay
ton and until Investigated no appoint
rnent will be made.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-12-09
Sat Beside Weeping Woman.

New York December 8.-Mrs. Cassie H.
Chadwick was seen by a representative
of the Associated Press tonight as she
lay on couch In the office of United
States Marshal Henkle, waiting for her
counsel to obtain bondsmen for her She
and her nurse, and son, were In the
office with deputy marshal. The nurse
and boy sat beside the weeping woman
and were trying to comfort her Mrs.
Chadwicks face was infiamed. and she
had all the appearances Of a woman suf-
fering greatly from nervousness
Mrs. Chadwick s son, Emil, was asked
IL he had seen the statement made by
Mrs. York of San Francisco, relative to
his mothers past life. lie said he had.
do you know Mrs. York;
"Yes, 1t is true that 1 have stayed at
her home, and that l was taught to call
Mrs. Yorks boy my cousin, the boy
answered.
Living on the couch and interrupted at
slight Intervals by nervous tremors, Mrs.
Chadwick said in reference to Mrs. York's
statement.
~ have not read all Of 1t, but l will
leave IT to public opinion. and to refined
and educated persons what conclusions
they may draw when one sister makes
a statement like that against another"
Mrs Chadwick. Is Mrs. York your
sister?'
NO; she is neither my sister or my half
sister, nor my sister-in-law, we were rails
ed together"
"Will you say anything about her
statement that you are Madame De
Vere?"
Have Made No Statement.
Il have made absolutely no statement
about this Madame De We're business,
from beginning to end. Out of justice
to my little boy l would not do II at the
present time. ! don't think that any
responsible person would pay any atten-
tion to a statement made by Mrs. York.
II | Rad a sister or brother who was In
trouble. no matter what their past have
been, IL / could do him or her good.
(Co 1tinued on Second Paue)
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-12-09

killed in sleep. The news spread like
wildfire, and soon the entire surrounding
population was at the scene.
A coroners jury was impaneled, but as
yet no testimony has been taken, II being
thought best to await further develop
ments. 1t was said that three tracks
were discovered leading from the field up
to the rear of the house. County blood
hounds were secured and put on the trail,
but this has availed nothing. Evidence ex-
ternally goes to show that all the family
was killed before the house was fred One
theory is that the house was entered for
the purpose of robbery.
Excitement runs high but nothing rash
will be done. Upon the request of Solicitor
Thurmond Governor Hayward has offered
a reward for the apprehension of the
guilty parties.
Columbia, s. c.. December s.-Hughes
was a merchant and supposed to be pros
porous. There is no apparent reason why
he should have been murdered. as he was
on good terms with the white people and
negroes of the community. The condf-
tions all point strongly to Hughes as the
murderer of his entire family, and to a
subsequent suicide. The bodies of both
Young ladies were fcrr7 in their bod with
the heads Of both crushed IN. Tht body
of Mrs. Hughes was found In a room
across the hall. Her head also was
crushed in and a pillow was over 1t, while
that of Hughes lay near the door, with
pistol bullet hole through his temple A
pistol with one empty chamber lay near
his right hand There was no sign of
any one leaving the house after the fire
was started