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The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-10-12
pAWNBROKER FAILED
TO IDENTIFY HIM
Berknan Of Boston Said the Physician
Looked Somewhat Like Purchaser
of Suit Case in Which the
Body Was Found.

Boston, Oct. 12,The police were adj
yised today that Berkman, the pawn
broker who went to New York To try
to identify the Boston physician, whose
photograph Berkman thought resembled
the man who bought the suit case IN
which the body OF girl who was found
off Winthrop Beach recently, was un-
able to connect him with the purchaser,
Berkman said the man looked like his
customer, but he was satisfied he wae
not the man.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-10-12
FIENDISH MURDER
COMMITTED TODAY
Unknown Man Killed in New York and
Body Dismembered In Attempt
to Conceal His Identity--one
Arrest Made.

New York, Oct. IA ghastly and
bloody murder was committed in Third
Avenue boarding house early this morn
ing when an unknown man was killed
and the body horribly dismembered. An
attempt was made to conceal the iden-
tity Of the dead man by throwing away
his head in vacant lot on 18th street,
some distnee from the scene Of the crime.
One arrest has been made.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-10-12
SAYS HE rs EMBEzzLER.
Man Walked into Chicago Police Station
and Asked to Be Arrested.

Chicago, Oct. 12.-Louis Davis, who
saws he embezzled large amount of
money from firm in Rochester, NJ Y,
entered the Desplaines Street police sta
tion here last night and asked to be
taken into custody. Davis says he was
employed as manager by the Askine 4
Marine company. 1O1 Cox building, Roch-
ester, and left there four months ago to
escape arrest on account Of his accounts
Icing short a large amount OF money.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-10-12
MARRIED AT ST. MoNIcA's.
Joseph Croei and Mary RossinelIi United
by Fir. p. M. McKenna.

Joseph Croci and Miss Mary Rossinelli
were united in marriage at 1890 o'clock
this morning at St. Monicas church by
the Rev. 2. Nj Mckenna. Mr.. and Mrs.
Croci left on the noon train for we'd
ding trip to Boston, after which they
will reside at 80 Berlin street. The
groom is stone cutter employed at
|ComolIi 4 Company's shed.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-10-12
QUIETLY MARRIED.
Capt. Burnham COwdrey and Julia A
Hickson Of Bradford.

Windsor, Oct. 12-Capt. Burnham
Cowdrey and Miss Julia A. Hickson Of
Bradford were quietly married at the
home Of Mfr. and Mrs. Frank S. Clark.
the latter sister of the bride, yester-
day afternoon in the presence Of rela.
tives BY the Rev. VIM. Fl. Hodges, pas.
tor Of the Old South Congregational
Church. Miss Hickson is graduate Of
Windsor high school and a former sue
cessful teacher in the public schools
here and Captain Cowdrey is q veteran
Of the Civil War and a highly respected
citizen of his town. The couple will be
at home to their friends at their plea
SAINT home in Bradford after November
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-10-12
LICENSE Law CONDEMNED
Good TempIars Think 1t Does Not Help
Vermont,

Hardwick, Oct. 12.-At the state
Good Templars convention yesterday af-
ternoon the following resolution was
adopted BY a unanimous standing vote:
ut Is our individual opinion that the
present license law of our State is not
calculated to promote the cause Of tenn
peranee nor for the best interest, great
est happiness and prosperity of the peo-
pie of Vermont
The report Of the grand secretary; j.
NJ. Campbell showed loss in members
and gain in receipts. The number Of
members now is 1865; the number Of
lodges, So; lodges with over 100 mem
bership, Winooski, Marshfield and North
field.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-10-12
SNOW IN PENNSYLVANIA.
Inch of Snow Fell at Altoona, Pa,
Today

Altoona, Pa, Oct. 49, Following a
drizzling rain yesterday, cold wave
last night turned TO snow At Cressoni
GalIitzin and other towns, in the noun.
tains west of here, an inch Of snow fell
Even IN Altoona there was light fall
The cold is increasing and freezing il
anticipated tonight.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-10-12
CHURCH FIRE OF $4,000.
St. Johns Episcopal Property in Troy,
N. Y, Damaged.

TROY. N X, Oct. IT, Sc. Johns Epis-
copaI church property was damaged to
The extent of $4,000 early this morning
hv fire that destroyed the parish house
The church property sustained only the
destruction Of the chancel and loss by
smoke and water The rectory was
saved
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-10-12
Hundreds Of Shade Trees Blown Down
and Barns Crushed In Re
port From Other
Sections
Chardon, Ohio, Oct. 12.-Ten inches
Of snow fell here last night. The storm
continues today.
GREENvILLE GETS 1T.
Hundreds Of Shade Trees Blown Down
Today.

GreenviIle, Pa, Oct. 12.For five
hours this morning Greenville was in
the throes OF heavy snow storm. Hun
dreds Of shade trees were broken down
under its weight. Awnings were de-
stroyed and several barns crushed.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-10-12
RESUME WORK TOMORROW.
Bianchi & Sons Granite Plant Is Ready
for Business.

The granite plant Of Charles Bianchi
4 Sons, which was damaged BY fire ten
days ago, has been repaired so that the
Tcntire works will be started up tomorrow
morning.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-10-12

William Robertson, employed at the
Cas- company's plant, met with painful
accident this forenoon. He was seyering
the connection of some hot water pipes
when the water splashed into his face
burning him around the eyes quite
badly.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-10-12
Series Danee.

There will be d series dance in the
Pavilion Friday evening.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-01-15
GAME NEXT SATURDAY.. Howard College Team and Howard Alumni Team In Basketball.

The game ol basketball between the Howard College team and the Howard Alumni team next Saturday evening at the Y. M. c. A. new gymnasium prom ises to be an interesting and exciting one. This game will mark the open ing of the season for the Howard team, and large number of the alumni, students, friends of the college, and lovers of this game are expected to be present.
 While Howard has not had, during the last few years, football team that could compete with the large univer- sity teams of the south, yet she can well boast of the records in basketball she has made against Vanderbilt, Per due, Cumberland, Auburn, Mobile Y. M. O. A., and large number of the athletic club teams in the south.
 Prof. H. O. Gillesley, the physical director of the Y. M. c. A., will blow the whistle promptly at 8 o'clock, which will begin the game between the "graudates and "collegues" of the Crimson and Blue"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-01-15
BESSEMER MAN IS
 NAMED FOR OFFICE
JOSEPH c. BURGiN APPOINTED NO. TARY PUBLIC, AND Ex-OFFIClo JUSTICE OF THE PEAcE-oTHER CANDIDATES BUSY.

Bessemer, January 14.-(Special) = Joseph c. Burgin received word from Montgomery this afternon that Acting Governor Cunningham had appointed him to the office of notary public and ex-officio justice of the peace of the Bessemer beat, an office made opera tive by the supreme court declaring the inferior court of Bessemer uncon- stitutional.
 It Is understood that the Governor will not announce the appointment of the other two justices of the peace until next week. Several applicants are out for the offices, and number of delegations of citizens have gone down to Montgomery in the interests of various aspirants for the justice ships.
 MT. Burgin Is one of the best known and most prominent of Besse- mer's citizens, and his appointment will, 1t Is said, meet with the general approval of the citizens of Bessemer. MT. Burgin is a member of the noted Burgin family of Jefferson county and has a legion of friends who are con graduating him on his appointment.
 MT. Burgins commission will arrive in few days, and he will open his office at once and begin his duties.
 The contest for the other two places continues to increase in interest. Fully a dozen candidates are out for the office, and it is stated that the Gov ernor will not name the ot1er justices until after careful investigation of the applications of the several candi- dates.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-01-15
SPECIAL BEEN HURD MATINEE.
Announcement Made of Additional
 Performance Tuesday Afternoon.

Manager Douglas of the Jefferson theatre received a telegram last night from Charles F. Towle, manager of Ben Hur," stating that it had been de- cided to give special matinee in Mir mingham next Tuesday afternoon. Only one matinee had been announced, that for next Wednesday afternoon, but the demand for seats has been so brisk and so many people had to be turned away that 1t was deemed best to give an additional performance.
 The sale of seats for the special matinee will open tomorrow morning at the Jefferson theatre box office at g o'clock.
 This announcement will be welcome news to hundreds of people in Bir- m1ngham who failed to procure seats when the rush was on last week, and it is expected that the tickets will be sold out In short order tomorrow morn ing.
 The message from Manager Towle was received too late last night to per init a change of the schedule pub lished on the amusement page of The Age-Herald this morning.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-01-15

ningham.
 Address-The Rev. Ramundo De Ovies.
 Instrumental Duet-Mrs. Corput and Miss Blanche Davis.
 Recitation, "Woman Daisy Beasley.
 Installation.
 Recitation-Miss Blanche Davis.
 Song (male quartette) Palmer, Mims Hutchings, Neill Hutchings, Me Queen Morrison.
 Recitation, Saved By a Song Miss Dunlap.
 Vocal Solo-Mr McQ1een Morrison.
 Recitation, "The Bridge"-Mrs. E. T. Fields
 Vocal Solo (comic)-Mr. Sydney Vaugnan.
 Recitation, Mrs. Moses lines the Eastern Stair'-Mrs. McEachen.
 The officers installed were as fol- lows: Mrs. John Simmons, W. G.; Mrs. J. s. Hall adviser; Mrs. Price Dickens, musician; Mrs. w. L Settle, clerk; Mrs. r. M. Slye, banker; J. Gould, sentinel; Messrs. Wyatt, Settle and Gould, managers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-01-15
MT. carter's Career.

J. Rivers Carter, the newly nominated Postmaster at Birmingham, was born AT years ago in Pulaski, Tenn, in the house in which the "Ku Klux Klan" was aft erward organized. He Is a son of Major B. F. Carter, of the Confederate army.
 His paternal grandfather was an offi- cer under General Jackson in the Indian wars in Florida, and his paternal great grandfather was an officer in the Revo- lutionary army under Gen Washington and a charter member of the Society Of the Cincinnati. Membership in this or der will, when MT. Carter's father dies, be inherited by the son.
 MT. Carter was educated at the Uni versity of Virginia, receiving the degree in civil engineering. His early professional work was done In Texas, New Mexico, Arizona and old Mexico. He came to Bir- mingham In 1884, was immediately elected city engineer and reelected till 1891. In the years following he was engaged In government work on the Coosa, and in en- gineering and contracting work in Bir- mingham north Alabama and southeast Tennessee.
 tAS iS h hSAipei oA eiio <AiiieAiS"i SoSANs' of Civil Engineers and member of the Southern club of Birmingham. Be- Ing a bachelor, he has in recent years made his headquarters for the most part at the Southern club, where he Is highly regarded.
 In politics. MT Carter was until 1896 a democrat of whig origin on the paternal and democratic origin on the maternal branch of the family. He relinguished his membership in the democratic party in 1896. and has since that time been con- stantly an active and frequently zealous advocate of republican principles and republican policies.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-01-15
CALHOUN nIsrILLINe co.
Solomon 6 Levi Change Firm Name.
 No Change In Business.

Solomon & Lewis firm name Is now the Calhoun Distilling Company" It is a change of name only, as Emanuel Solomon and Emil Levi remain sole proprietors. They have been in the liquor and cigar business here since 1883 and have had a high degree Of success.
 For number of years Solomon & Levi have been placing the Calhoun whisky on the market, and as the Cal houn goods have proven exceedingly popular they concluded to change the style of their firm so as to be more intimately connected with the name of calhoun.
 Solomon & Levi are held in high esteem in the mercantile world and their friends and patrons wish them continued prosperity as the Calhoun Distilling Co.,"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-01-15
Club Orqanized.

Last night at the home of Mrs. Fon- vile number of young society people organized the Knockers club and se- lected the following officers: w. J. Gelink, president; Miss Allie Davidson, vice pres ident Fred G. Moore, secretary, and Samuel Matson, treasurer.
 The members of the club are as follows: Miss Harriet McCluren, Miss Nell Me Cluren, Miss Holland Fonville, Miss Je- rome Rogers, Miss Irene Cleere, Miss Jes- sic Cleere, Miss Hattie Brazzeton, Miss Allie Davidson, MT Gelink, MT. John Byrum, MT. George Sexton, MT. Fred c. Moore, MT. Robert Martin MT. Cotton, MT Wilburne, MT. Clip Fonville MT. Samuel Matson, MT. Foog.
 The next meeting of the club will be held at the home of Mss Allie Davidson.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-01-15
DISSOLUTION OF PARTNERSHIP.

Notice is hereby given that the partner ship heretofore existing between w. L.. Sims. c. H. Cothran and John w Wade, Ia the brokerage and commission busi- ness, under the firm name of Cothran & Co.,, has been dissolved. All persons in- debted to the firm are requested to make payment at once to Mir. John w. Wade, Birmingham, Ala, and all persons hav- ing claims against said firm, are request ed to present the same for payment to John w. Wade, Birmingham, Ala. (Signed)
 w. l.. SIMS,
 c. II. COTHRAN,
 JOHN w. WADE.
 1-15-3t
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-01-15

phonins for him all over town, but he couldn't be found He had been packing, making ready to leave Birmingham for 8asnihston on the evening train. His siuhA was locked and strapped. and he was on his way down town when some one suggested that he have his traveling clothes pressed before he started MT. carter, 1t is said. accepted the sugges- tion' and slipping Into a tailor's shop. waited behind the red curtain while the ironing man made his month's-oid suit or clothes look brand new When he came out of the tailor's shop and set out for the postoffice, he looked like certified check.
 At { o'clock he showed up in Mir, Thompson's office and was informed that he had been nominated by the President to be postmaster at Birmingham. It would have taken Philadelphia lawyer to determine who was the happier. MT. Carter or MT. Thompson.
 Carter Take.
 Later In the day, MT. Carter broke away from a crowd of congratulating friends at the Southern club and made this statement:
 T am at once extremely glad and ex- tremely sorry that I have received the ap- pointment; sorry because I realize that my good friend, Dr. Hughes, has been re- quired to step aside; glad because this good fortune has come to me at time when It is most appreciated
 1T am grateful to everyone who has so kindly endorsed my candidacy. and especially to the Presidents representa- tiyes In Alabama, one of whom Is my warm personal friend, the other an ad- mired political associate.
 Tn my administration of the postoffice I shall be controlled by no clique or ring but solely by the authorized officers of the Postofflce Department. I shall give to the discharge of my duties the best that is in me.
 TT have not yet determined, or even considered. whom I shall appoint to be assistant postmaster"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-01-15
Personal and General.

MT. J. W. Shook left last night for Nashville, Tenn, to spend a few days with his father. Col. A. M. Shook
 The Ladies' Missionary Society of the First Baptist church will hold a social meeting at the church Monday afternoon at 3:30 o'clock.
 Mrs. J. D. Francis, of Winchester. Tenn, is the guest of her brother, MT. L. N. Francis.
 Dr. Nat G. Clark left last night for Russellville to visit his old home.
 Governor Cunningham is spending Sun day with his family He will return to Montgomery Monday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-01-15
INSTALLATION BY
 THE EASTERN STARS
INTERESTING EXERCISES AT EMS. LEY-A YOUNG MAN HURT AT STEEL PLANT-BANkS PROS PERlNG-oTHER NEWS.

Ensley, January 14.-(Special)- The public installation of the newly elected officers of Cunningham chapter No 24, Order of Eastern Stars, was held tonight in the hall in the First National bank building A large crowd was present and an interesting pro gramme was carried out.
 The principal address was delivered by the Rev Ramundo De Ovies.
 The full programme was as follows: Doxology.
 Opening Prayer-The Rev. George w. Read.
 Introductory Remarks-Mrs. Salter, past grand worthy matron.
 Instrumental Solo-Mrs. M. D. Gun
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-01-15
Banks Prosperous.

As evidenced by the annual statements of the Bank of Ensley and the First National bank, the banking institutions of the Steel City are in excellent condi- ton. The statements of the banks show that the business during the past year has made some healthy Increases.
 As a town Is usually to be judged by the condition of It's banks, these reports will show that Ensley Is now enjoying one of the most prosperous periods in it's history.
 The officers of the two banks are com posed of leading citizens of this com munity, whose public spirit is evident at all times.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-01-15
Young Man Injured.

Will Gotson, young man who is em ployed at the steel plant, fell from crane this morning, striking his arms and shoulders on the steel rails and suf feiing serlous Injuries. He was riding on the crane when In some way he lost his balance, falling to the ground.
 Gatson fell on his arms. which is prob ably largely responsible for his fall not proving more serious. He was picked up and carried to the Cunningham hos pital.
 It Is understood that one of the young mans arms was fractured and that he sustained bruises on the shoulders.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-01-15
Personal and General.

Mrs. John M. Farrell was slightly wounded last night by the accidental discharge of revolver. She was taking the pistol out from under a pillow, when the weapon fell to the floor discnarging and inflicring q slight flesh wound.
 Capt. John D. Hanby, MT. A. A. Randle, MT. J. O. Johnston and MT. M. M. Barron have returned from sev- eral days hunt in south Alabama.
 The Ladies Whist club will be en- tertained next Wednesday afternoon by Mrs. J. S.. Winters at her home on Fifth avenue.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-01-15
Notice of stockhoIders' MeetIno.

Birmingham, Ala, January II, 1905.
 The annual meeting of the stockholders or Ensley Land company will be held at the office of the company in Ensley, Ala, on Tuesday, the 7th of February 1905 noon, for purpose of electing direc- tors and for transaction of such other business as may come before the meet ing. l.. T. BEECHER. 1-15-3t-su Secretary.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-01-15
More People Arrive.

Over 125 families removed into Ensley today for the purpose of going to work In the plants of this city Every day new families are moving into the city, and 1t Is now impossible to secure enough vacant residences.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-01-15
dent; Louis McGlain, vice-president and D. L. Huey, cashier.
Small Fire.

This afternoon at o'clock the home of W. L. Baxley, corner of Seventeenth street and Fourth avenue, caught fire from defective fiue. The fire depart ment was called out and extinguished the flames before much damage was done
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-01-15
Postmasters Appointed.

Washington, January 14.-(Special.)- Postmasters appointed: Mid, Marshall county. Henry E. Traylor, vice J. B. Patterson, deceased; Milford, Blob coun- ty. Nola Deason, vice Martha Hubbard resigned
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-01-15
City Political Talk.

The city political pot is beginning to simmer here of late. number of candidates are being mentioned for Mayor, the aldermen, city clerk and chief of police. The probabilities are that the primary will De called in the late spring.
 The candidates being mentioned for Mayor are: J. J. Sullivan, Dr. w. C.. Hurd, member of the city council; AL derman w. H. Dennis and Alderman T. A. Moore.
 For city clerk, l.. A. Carlisle, A. C.. Mitchell and c. T. Cook, the incum- bent, are being mentioned.
 For chief of police, Chief T. B. Wal lace, H. G. Christleib and George w.. Jones are being mentioned as the probable candidates.
 Bessemer National Banks Statement.
 In another column appears the an nual statement of the Bessemer Ma tional bank. This is one of Besse- mer's most substantial banking insti- tutions, and since it's organization a little over year ago has enjoyed an unusually fine business. The bank Is in excellent condition and its business is rapidly increasing.
 The officers are: R. F. Smith, presi-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-01-15
"Vulcan"

the man who painted him Is now located at 219 North Twentieth street. Hermitage of course.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-01-15
CONDENSED STATEMENT of the condition of Bank of EnSley CRamsay & McCormacls) ENSLEY ALA.
 at the At the close or business Jan. M, 1905
REsOURCEs.

Each member of this bank is individ- ually liable for every obligation of the bank. Our individual responsibility Is over one million dollars.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-01-15
OFFICERS:

Erskine Ramsay, G. B. Mccormack,
 R. E. Chadwick. Asst Cashier.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-01-15

Perhaps 1t is not etched enough: send it to the Gawk Engraving Co. Peoples phone 276.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-01-15
], R. CARTER GETS
 THE APPOINTMENT
President Nomlnates Civil En- gineer to Succeed Hughes
REFEREES WIN A VICTORY
Carter Is orateful--Lee Says He Is Grateful, Too-Green Takes Down Ills Lightning Rods-Jackson
 En Route to Washington.

J. Rivers Carter, a civil engineer, who until 1896 had always affiliated with the democratic party, was yesterday appoint ed by the President to be postmaster at Birmingham, upon the recommendation of J. O. Thompson and c. M. Scott the republican referees in Alabama.
 MT. Carters nomination will be sent to the Senate Monday, where, 1t is expected, 1t will be promptly confirmed. Pending It's confirmation by the Senate, pr. J. w. Hughes will contlnue,to discharge the re- responsibilities of postmaster.
 The appointment of MT. Carter Is in- terpreted to be an emphatic victory for the Presidents referees in this state.
 When informed that he had been ap- pointed, MT. Carter took occasion to ex- press his regret that a vacancy had oc- cured in the postmastership, to pay a tribute to Dr. Hughes, and to voice his gratefulness for the efforts made by his friends and supporters to obtain for him the position
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-01-15
Captain Lee Hears News.

Capt. J. w. Lee, who, though lacking the recommendation of the referees, had enlisted a most hearty popular support accepted the Presidents decision philoso- phically, saying that he recognized he had not been, politically speaking, "in line," but that he would not soon forget the warm sympathy and spirited backing that had been evoked by his candidacy.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-01-04

Strtson, Isaiah H.. Bangor Penob-
scot County,. Republican, Unitarian.
ship builder, land owner, and lumber
dealer. married. age 49, Born in Ban
g"r; educated at Phillips Academy, An
dover, Mas. and Yale University.
Treasurer NJ the University Of Maine
ana Of Hampdcn Academy, Director Of
First Nat. Sank. and Bangor & Union
InS. Co. Treasurer Aroostook Con-
struction 60, builders Of Il. & A. r. r.
Member Of the House III 1S97-99, Speak,
,r the latter year. Member Of the laat
Senate. Always republican.