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The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-28
NO DEVELOPMENTS
 IN DOUBLE TRAGEDY
BODIES OF ELGlE COCHRAN AND MRS. ALICE JOHNSON ARE SENT EXPERIMENT..

The body of Elgie Cocran, the man who Is supposed to have shot and killed Mrs. Alice Johnson and then committed suicide Tuesday about noon, was sent for interment to Columbia, Tenn, yes terday afternoon. When he died Tuesday at St. Vincent's hospital, the body was taken in charge by Undertaken Lige Loy, and he received a telegram from the brother of the dead man yesterday morning to have the remains sent to Co., lumbia, his old home. The body of Mrs. Johnson has also been prepared for burial by MT. Loy and will be shipped to Ripley Miss, today.
 Acting Coroner Gaudin telegraphed the relatives of both the man and woman immediately after the tragedy and Coc- rans family was the first to reply A message was sent to J. B. Starnell. a brother of Mrs. Johnson, at Ripley and w A Boyd, an uncle who lives at the same place. Word was received late yes terday afternoon to send the body there
 No developments come to light in the case yesterday and Acting Coroner Gau- 
 murdered the woman and then shot him self. It was thought at the hospital where Cocran was carried that he would recover, as he showed some signs of improvement but he never reganed con- sciousness and just what instigated the trouble may never be known. when rela- tlves of the dead man and woman were questioned about the double murder they could give no possible cause other than the man had been known to be drinking heavily before the killing and he must have committed the deed while in a crazed condition, caused by drink.
 There has been some talk about the possibility of an unknown person having committed the deed, but there is nothing to lead the police to credit the report Other persons were in the house where the murder was committed and. according to their statements and several of the neighbors. no one was seen to enter the house or leave it from the time the woman was seen alive until the two bodies were discovered.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-28
STEVENS FAVORS
 THE LOCK CANAL
CHIEF REASON IS THAT ITS COST
 CAN BE ESTIMATED WITH so
 MUCH MORE DEFINITENEss

Washington, December H.-Chairman Shonts and Chief Engineer J. F. Stevens of the Isthmian canal commission have arrived in Washington. MT Stevens has come to Washington to give his views to the commission on the type of canal that should be constructed His advice to the commission will be based upon his study of the great engineering prob- lem, as he has been on the ground for several months.
 MT Stevens. it may be definitely stat ed, is in favor of a lock canal and at moderately high level. He will recommend to the commission the construction of a lock canal for a numper of reasons which he is prepared to present, but principally because, in his opinion, the cost and length of time which will be required for building such a canal can be estimated to great defniteness while the cost and time required for con structing a sea level canal presents a problem so indefinite that, in his opinion. it's consideration is not advisable.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-28
JEWELS ARE RECOVERED.
Detectives Hamilton and Bodeker Make
 Two Important Arrests.

William Williams. alias Willis knox. porter at Bromberg's jewelry store has been arrested by Detectives Hamilton and Bokeker on charge of grand lar ceny.
 At police headquarters yesterday the negro was arrested and a pair of s13 gold cuff buttons were found on him. He was questioned by the detectives and finally acknowledged that he had stolen . s200 diamond broach He conducted the officers to a negro house in East Birmingham. where the jewel was recov- cred.
 Williams, or Knox, had a hearing before Judge Feagin yesterday afternoon and was held to await the action of the grand jury in s200 bonu. In default of which he Is in the county jail
 Jesse Davis, negro. was arrested by the same detectives late yesterday afternoon and charged with stealing sew eral pistols from the Prowell Hardware company. Pawn tickets for the weapons were found in possession of Davis. Three of the revolvers, valued at s16 each, have been recovered.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-28
B. F. Roden birmingham Says Late Primary Will Enable New Voters to Participate COMER'S FRIENDS WILL SUPPORT AUGUST DATE Mr. Conner Says Late Primary Will Be Satisfactory to Him-6etter for
 Farmers and Mer-
 chants.

Ben F. Roden, a member of the dem- ocratic state committee, stated yester- day that at the meeting of the commit tee to be held January he would do what he could to have the date of the democratic primary fixed for the month of August.
 It leaked out in the afternoon that the Conner people throughout the state will not oppose an August primary. Inas- much as this Is true, 1t Is now almost cer- tain that the primary will be held in August.
 Here is what MT. Roden said:
 MT. Roden's Views. q am going to Montgomery January g to attend the meeting of the democratic state committee. It is likely that there will be an interesting meeting. l am in favor of holding the primary in August My principal reason for a late primary is to enable the young men who have become eligible to vote in the last two years to participate In next years dem ocratic primary. Under the laws of the state a voter must register to be able to vote. The resignation is done in July. It follows. therefore that the young men who have become eligible voters in the last two years, in order to vote next year, must register in July. If the primary is held in April these young voters will not be permitted to participate in the election.
 That is my principal reason for favor ing an August prip ary. l think the larger the vote the bester will it be for tho u,hoIa atata There are other Weighty reasons also why the primary election should be held in August rather than in April Namely, because the people will not be as busy then as as they would be in the spring. We ought to fix the date of the primary election so that it will interfere as little as possible with the transaction of business among the farmers and merchants.
 I feel certain that the primary elec- tion will be held in August.
 Will Not Oppose It.
 It was stated yesterday upon the high est authority that the friends and sup porters of MT. Conner will make no effort to have an early primary. An August primary, 1t was said, would be highly acceptable to the Conner people. In fact not a few of MT. Comer's personal friends on the state committee will vote for an August primary.
 MT Conner stated yesterday that per sonally he was taking no part in the 1 naming of a date for the primary cleo ton. and that August would be as sat- isfactory to him as April.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-28
MEDICAL SOCIETY'S
 ANNUAL BANQUET
ONE HUNDRED PHYSICIANS OF
 JEFFERSON COUNTY WILL GATHER AROUND BANQUET BOARD AT BIRMINGHAM HOTEL.

The annual banquet of the Jefferson County Medical society will take place at the Birmingham hotel tonight.
 Elaborate preparations have been made for the annual event. The physicians will meet and discuss propositions of science in a good natured way
 Several doctors have been selected to deliver addresses and respond to toasts Among the speakers will be Dr. L. G. Woodson, Dr. Cunningham Wilson, Dr. K. F. Robinson of Bessemer, Dr, E. P. Riggs, Dr. W. P. McAdory, Dr. Cabot Lull, Dr. Scale Harris of Union Springs, Dr. Wyatt Heflin, Dr. w. M. Jordon and Dr. J. M. Daker of Montgomery, secre- tary of the State Medical society.
 Covers will be laid for one hundred and the only guests of the physicians will be newspaper men.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-28
MR. MABEN SAYS SLOSS DEMOCRATIC PRIMARY
 IS NOT IN BIG MERGER IS TO BE IN AUGUST
NEGRO UNDER ARREST IS
 WANTED IN TALLADEGA

been locked bay the trainmen, who stated that he was wanted in Mississippi
 The man, now charged with murder, was armed and the train crew called for officers. The door of the car was opened by Policeman Nix, and the ne- gro came to the door with a pistol in his hand. He did not offer any resistance to the officer.
 Morris is said to be the correct name of the negro who is a monster phy- sically. He Is feet 5 inches tall and weights about 200 pounds
 Mir Norman, who was killed, was a prominent citizen of Talladega and for five years a hunt for his slayer has been conducted Those who remember the killing of Norman state that the deed was done in cold blood.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-28

William Jemison, alias Will Jeffries, alias Big Goodie,e alias Robert Mill, alias William Morris, a negro, arrested some time ago by Policeman Nix, is want ed in Tallfdega for murder.
 Information was received from the city yesteday stating that the negro had killed MT. Norman, white man, there about five years ago. A reward of S2OO was offered for the arrest of the negro inn mediately after the killing.
 Sheriff Edwards of Taliadega county telegraphed the local police that be would arrive today to take the negro to Tal- ladega for trial.
 The negro was arrested some time ago by Policeman Nix in the Alabama Great Southern yards. At the time he was in a refrigerator car, where he had
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-28
Annual Event Will Be Held Sunday
 Night at Temple Emanuel.

The annaul B Mai BRith Day will be Emanuel by Birmingham lodge, l. O. o. B. Ludwig Meyer of Demopolis presi- dent of District No. of the order will be the principal speaker. He is said to be a fluent talker and a man of fins attanments.
 An interesting programme has been arranged and the exercises will begin at o'clock in the evening. An invita- ton has been extended to the Birmingham public to be present, and it is probable that a large crowd will attend.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-28
PURSE IS STOLEN.
Mrs. crompney Relived of vaIuabes
 By Daring Robber.

A purse was stolen from the arm of Mrs. Crompney in the heart of the city in broad daylight yesterday. She stated to Detectives Hamilton and Bodeker that she had been robbed of her purse on Second avenue and Eighteenth street She had the purse and set of furs were hanging over her arm at .ne time,
 The detectives are of the opinion that the purse was cut from Mrs. Crompney's arm, as the fur she wore was cut The missing part of the furs was picked up in front of the Birmingham hotel. The purse was of alligator hide and contained locket. money. fountain pen and visiting cards.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-28
Veteran Editor Is Dead.

Rochester, N. Y., December Civilian Purcell, for many years editor of the Union and Advertiser died this evening. He had not been actively engaged in newspaper work since 1900 Mir. Purcell was born in 1S3O He was one of the founders of the Daily Union in 1852. and when 1t was consolidated with the Adver- tiser in 1s56 he was made associate edi- tor. He became editor-in-chief in 1864 He had held many local offices and had been a delegate to three democratic nat aonal conventions.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-28
BOY IS STRUCK BY
 AN ELECTRIC CAR
HARRY EVERETT, THE 4-YEAR-OLD SON OF MIR. AND MRS. FRED EVERETT, IS RENDERED UNcoN- SClOUS.

Harry the 4-year-old son of MT. and Mrs. Fred Everett of Alexandria City, Ala, was struck by Bessemer electric car at West End yesterday at 2:30 o'clock.
 Young Everett and a son of MT. and Mrs. Arlie Barber were playing in the street. A car passed along and the rear step struck the boy on the head.
 The child was rendered unconscious for several hours. Physicians were sum moned and medical aid was rendered the boy At late hour last night he had regained consciousness, and it is thought that he will recover.
 MT and Mrs. Everett with their two children, are visiting Mir and Mrs. Bar Der.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-28
CHARGED WITH FORGERY. Reuben Freddy Surrenders to Police man When Heard He Was Wanted.

Reuben Freddy a well known young white man, was yesterday placed In the city jail on a charge of forgery He is accused of forging an order for s3O. Freddy heard on the streets that he was wanted on such charge and surren- dered to Policeman Walker
 At police headquarters the man denied that he is guilty. He will have a hear ing before Judge Feagin.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-28
TRIAL SET FOR TODAY.
George Wade Will Be Given a Hearing
 Before Judge Feaeln.

The trial of George Wade, accused of being a pickpocket, is set for hearing in rested at the union passenger station last Saturday by Detectives Patton and Mur- phy.
 Wade has been identified by D. J. Mur- phy as the man who robbed him of 800. He will appear in court against Wade.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-28
Chancellor Hill Still Very Low.

Athens. Ga.,s December 27-The condi- University of Georgia who is suffering with pneumonia. remains unchanged to- night The crisis has not yet passed, but the attending physicians hold out little hope of recovery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-28
President of the SIosS-Shef- field Company Returns
 from New York
NOT APPROACHED BY
 SYNDICATE PEOPLE
Says Blocks of Stock Have Been Bought, But That He Does Not Know Who the Pur-
 chasers Are.

President J. c. Maben of the Sloss-Shef- field Iron and Steel company last night stated that so far as he knew the com binatlon of steel and iron interests men tioned in the Associated Press dispatches from Pittsburg had not gained control of the Sloss company.
 We have not received any advices that control of the company has been se- cured,' said MT. Maben. We do know that large blocks of the stock have been purchased, but we do not know by whom. The stock has not been trans ferred to anyone on the books and we do not know who has been the purchaser. If a controlling interest in the com pany had been purchased we would have known about it. I read the statement regarding the company that the Pittsburg believe it,
 We have not been approached by any syndicate or the representatives of one, and I think that if anyone has secured control I would certainly know of it."
 MT. Maben has just returned from the east, where he attended a meeting of the board of directors of the Sloss company, at which M NJ Riehey was elected first vice president. The statement he made was in regard to the following dispatch from Pittsburg yesterday that the Sloss
 
 fected:
 Pttsburg, December H-The Chronicle Telegraph this afternoon says:
 "A combination of iron and steel inter- ests is being formed and likely will be perfected in a short time that will have a capital stock of about s150. 0.000.O .OOO. The principal concern In the movement is the Republic Iron and Steel company, and the companies said to be included in the project are the Tennessee Coal, Iron and Railroad company, the Sloss-Shefield Steel and Iron company and the Labelle Iron works.
 John w. Gates, c. S. Guthrie and oth- CT leading men in the Republic company are said to be the promoters of the pro- posed big corporation.
 IL was learned today that John A. Topping, who has resigned the presidency of the American Sheet and Tin Plate company, and who will sever his connec- tion with the United States Steel corpora tion on January 1, will be made president of the new combination. MT. Topping left Pittsburg last night and could not be seen here regarding the report that he will be put in control of the company when it is formed
 The details have not been perfected and two plans are under considera- tion. One plan Is for holding company similar to the United States Steel corpo- ration with the Republic, Tennessee, La- bell and Sloss- Sheffield as subsidiary com panies Another plan is to merge all the companies and retain the name of the Republic Iron and Steel company"
 Cleveland, O.. December 27.-L. C. Hanna, who is a director of the Tennessee Coal. Iron and Railroad company, when asked as to the reported merger, tonight stated that that was the first he had heard of it. He said he had no knowl- edge of any proposition to unite the vari- ous independent steel operators in any
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-28
Barbour Acting Mayor.

Alderman Ben F. Barbour is acting Moyor of Birmingham. He Is filling the position in the absence of Mayor Ward, who Is in Franklin Tenn. Mayor Ward is expected to return tomorrow or Sat- urday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-28
DEATHS AND FUNERALS
Maj. James c. LaCoste.

The remains of Major James Cheatham LaCoste who died at the residence of his daughter at 591s First avenue. Wood- lawn, were sent to Charleston. s. C.. yesterday for interment. Funeral serv- lees were held al the residence by the Rev. Mir. Weaver. The remains were followed to the train by a large num- Der Of friends.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-28
Angelic PomtelIo.

Angelo Pomtello. a native of Italy. died at St. Vincent's hospital yester- day morning at 10 o'clock The body is being held at Lige Loys. The rate of funeral will be announced late.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-28
Flnuer Mashed.

Peter Mccormick Frisco railroad car repairer had one of his fingers mashed yesterday. Medical attentlon was rendered him at once and no serious results are anticipated.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-28
Mrs. Pennie Moore.

Mrs Pennie Moore, age 29 years. died at the late residence, 2031 Avenue G, early yesterday morning. The uody was sent to Jemison, Ala, yesterday afternoon at 3:l5 O clock for interment.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-28
Local Weather Data.
Weather Report.

Temperature and precipitation as re- ported at the weather bureau for select southern stations during "A hours ending at 10 a. m: Precip-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-28
THE WEATHER

Washington. December 27.-Forecast for Alabama: Rain Thursday; Friday fair. colder. fresh south winds, shifting to northwest
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-28

Climb the ladder of fortune round by round. Take each step carefully and the ladder will take you up. A good place to take the first step is the savings bank.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-28
Money Makes the Pot Boil. Though the Devil Pour Water on the Fire"

If you haven't a savings account with us already, do not let any interference prevent you from starting one the first of January. It may be the foundation of a fortune.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-28

Cleveland, O., December 27-L. C. Hanna, who is director of the Tennessee Coal Iron and Railroad company when asked as to the reported merger, tonight stated that that was the first he had heard of it. He said he had no knowl- edge of any proposition to unite the vari- ous independent steel operators in any way.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-28
E. T. Shaw & Sons, Undertakers.

Green Undertaking Company.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-28

eMce hesW frsni 6 a. m. to 3 ?. N.
 every dar
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-28
B'NAI BIRTH DAY.

w. IT. LEHMAN,
 Official in Charge.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-12-31
aist and skirt or an elaborate recep-

waist and skirt Or an elaborate recep-
ton gown
For luncheon or the play a silk dress
IS always smaEtest, while in the morn
ing there are many times when a sim
pie house gown could be worn were it
not that it would not look well with
any separate coat. This long wrap is
then just what is needed. One model
seen was of deep pastel blue, the coat
laid in wide box plaits, stitched down
fat, while below the belt, that is from
just below the hips, the plaits were
opened out, although creased as far
down as the hem. The only trimmings
on the coat were the shaded blue silk
embroidery work on collar. cuffs and
belt In front the coat blouSed slightly
over the belt fastened by a large silver
buckle. This coat was wd@n over a
simple gown of blue taffeta OF the same
shade, and Of just the length of the coat.
The hat was pale blue with little sa-
bic trimming, for sable furs were worn
with the costume. In black, red or pur-
pie, as we'll as in the more delicate
shades, this style of coat is excellent,
and for travelling as well the model
would prove most serVieeable.
AS the majority of ready made long
coats hang quite loose from the Shout
ders for this reason the tailOrs are now
cutting in at the belt all their models.
A box coat is naturally not becoming
to the figure, but nevertheless is a
must coIilAoi IdDle StSAS u wrap as II
will fit so easily over any dress or
even over another coat. For the cOun-
try it is a good plan to have on hand
sO-caIled driving coat of some
heavy, rough material which is sufd-
GENTLY large to be worn even over
another coat. Too many wraps can
not be worn in cold weather-that is
if full enjoyment is to be derived
from fresh air with the thermometer
below freezing point. The fitted coats
must be, of course, just as full below
the hips as the loose wraps, for dress
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-12-31

the silk cleaning through the pattern
Of the lace. making for a most ex-
quisite effect.
The Corsage Bouquets Popular.
Corsage bouquets are as popular
this season as last. and, according to
New York florists. will be pinned to
gowns for morning, afternoon and
evening wear, but women of the
large prices viii use only camellia
even expensive gardenias have become
SO common.
Camellia japonicas are costly be-
son will probably be worn by none
except the wealthy this year. They
are a white flower. which Will make
them more popular, for white CORE
spends with any color dress They
are much cheaper than gardenias, and
are rosette shape, although otherwise
they closely resemble this small white
flower, that has been the favOrite for
bouquets for so many years. This
large white cameIlia is not a new
species though few persons remember
that fifteen years ago they were a
fad and in Ward McAIlfster's time
no womans bouquet for a big social
function was complete without cam
ella japOnica.
They are made up in small punches,
and are loosely tied together at the
stems with double faced white or light
satin ribbon about an inch wide, and
are so arranged that they will be fiat to
tuck into the corsage smoothly and
yet be natural looking, for stiff or set
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-12-31
Good cure for Vife Beater.

wife beaters,'' said magistTa te,
"are wisely punished in some German
towns.
THE wife beater is not imprisoned.
He is compelled to do his work as
usual But his salary is handed over
each week to his wife, and he, from
Saturday night till Monday morning,
is kept in Jail.
This punishment usually lasts about
ten weeks. One administration of It
cures the wife beater as a rule. And
how much wiser a punishment it is
than the one we give, which, imprison-
ing the man. obliges his wife and chill
dren, during his Imprisonment, to suf-
for for want of money and even food. .
Exchange.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-12-31
Luxtanosition of Names.

When we drew attention to that we'd
ding cf Miss Wed1ock and Mr.. Marriage
the other day we did not ant'c'pJte the
shower of similar cases which correspon-
dents have been pouring upon us From
a list of twenty-siX authentic cases, in
most instances giving particulars and
dates, we select the following:
At Lowestoft a Mr. Warmer and Miss
Freezer were united in marriage.
At Bristol a Mr.. Blizzard and Miss Gale
were united in matrimOny.
Mr.. Pitt-Lewis. Q. c.. tried a case OF
Alabaster vs.. White. not long after one
Of High vs.. Low, and some time after
this of Halfpenny vs.. Penny.
At Partridge Lane chapel a Mr. Rock
preached in the morning, Mr.. Partridge
in the afternoon and a Mr.. Crow in the
evening of the same day. The arrange
ment which. of course. was not intention
al. was made by a Mr. Cuckoo. who was
secretary of the Sunday school, in which
Messrs. Finch, Martin. Swallow and Bird
were teachers
In a Midland town harvest thanksgiv-
ing services were conducted in two
churches on the same day-in one by the
Rev. J. E. Flower, and in the other by the
Rev. W. Leafe.
Some years ago the pastor of London
church was named Pigg, and two of his
deacons were Messrs. HOgshesh and Ba-
cOn.-LOndOn News.