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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-10-29
MISUSED FRANCHISE
AGAINST LIFE IN
sURANCE COMPANIES.

AKRON. Ohio, October 2S-Quo war
ranto proceedings were commenced in the
circuit court here this afternoon by Prose-
cutting Attorney Hagelberger. on the add
vice of ex-Attorney Monett of Ohio, against
the Mutual Life Company and the New
York Life Insurance Company. to Gust
them from the state by taking their fran
chises from them on the ground that the
companies have misused their powers for
the past five years against the laws OF the
state.
Thirty-three interrogatories are submitted
to the companies to be answered. The APP
pointment Of receivers Is asked for.
Asks That franchises Be Cancelled.
The petition filed asks that the franchises
held by the Mutual Life Insurance Com
pany and the New York Life Insurance
Company be taken from them and that
they be prevented from doing business in
this state.
The petitions also ask that receivers be
appointed by the circuit court TO take
charge Of all of the funds collected as pre-
miums paid by policyholders Of the two
companies in the state, and that the re-
ceivers collect all premiums due and hold
the funds In trust.
1t is alleged in both petitions that the
companies have during the past Ave years
misused their franchises. now hold con-
insurance laws of this state, and that both
companies in their annual statements to
the insurance commissioners failed to dis
close large and substantial amount which
was contributed to Cornelius N. Bliss, one
OF the members of the national republican
committee the amount Of which Is said to
be in excess of $4,000
Money Paid Lobbyists.
1t is also alleged that the companies paid
out, under the guise OF fees, $3.50 600 to
lobbyists to influence the legislature In this
state and other states, and that the funds
Of the poficyholders in this state are being
wrongfully expended and to that extent
wholly dissipated and squandered for ille-
GAL criminal and fraudulent purposes.
1t is further alleged that over $500 was
paid out to dummy officers of both COM
panies, which was not included in the state
ments filed by the companies with the in
surance commissioner OF this state, and
that the statements filed by both companies
were fraudulent and in direct violation of
the provisions of the charters held by the
compa MES in this state. The receivers to
be appointed are authorized by the petition
to make all collections of premiums and
funds due the companies in this state and
to hold the same to be paid out as death
benefits until the final hearing of the cases.
Copies Of the petitions were served upon
Capt. H. o. frederic and d. King Paige,
agents of the two companies in this county.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-10-29
Rear Admiral Chester Left Rome.

ROME, October 2S.-Rear Admiral Colby
NJ Chester, superintendent of the naval OBJ
servatory at Washington, has left Rome for
Naples where he will await the return OF
the United States cruiser Minneapolis from
Genoa
William NJ. Collier the American minis
ter to Spain and Mrs. Collier are spending
their vacation here.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-10-29
Suit for SANDER Against Princess.

BERLIN. October PA dispatch to the
Tageblatt from Kiel says that Fraulein
Milewsky. former maid of the late Duchess
Amelia of schleswig- Holstein, has brought
suit for SANDER against Princess Henrietta
of schlewig- Holstein, aunt of the German
empress. because OF letter written by
Duke Ernst Guenther of Schleswig- Hol-
stein, brother-in-law Of Emperor William
in which Fraulein Milewsky is alluded to
as a dangerous, cunning swindler" The
case will be tried before the court at KEEL
The empress and a long list of princely
personages will be asked to testify.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-10-29
MACCABEES SUED.
Suit to Test Legality Of Action in Ben
eft Case

PORT HURON. Mich. October 2S.-Suit
was begun here today In the circuit court
to test the legality of action taken last
summer by the knights Of the Modern Mac
cabees requiring that members attaining
the age of seventy must be totally dis
abled and without other income in order to
draw the full amount of their policies in ten
annual payments. Previous to the review
at Battle Creek age was the only require
ment. James NJ. Hughes of Marshall.
Mich, asks the court to compel the officers
of the society to pay his policy In ten an
nual payments, as would have been done
before the rule was changed
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-10-29
JEWELS STOLEN IN TRANSIT.
Duchess Of ARGOS, Formerly Of Wash
ington, Victim of Robbery.

ROME, October 2S.-The Duchess of Ar
cos formerly Virginia Lowery of Wash
ington, wife of the new Spanish minister to
Italy, arrived here today from ST. Peters,
burg, the former post of her husband On
opening her trunk it was discovered that
1t had been robbed In transit of jewels val
ued at about 81 600.
1t is supposed that the robbery took
place between Turin and Rome
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-10-29
Suicide of Seattle Capitalist.

SEATTLE. October 2s.-Frank B. Hub
bell. forty-five years old. capitalist and
club man. committed suicide In his apart
ments at the Hotel Washington today by
inhaling Illuminating gas. Hubbell was
found unconscious by his wife, whom he
married three months since. Hubbell was
revived by a doctor. but lived only three
hours. His friends and relatives can as
sign no cause for the act. Hubbeirs rela-
tives live in Ontario, Canada.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-10-29
witherspoon to Wed Miss Howison.

Special Dispatch TO The Star.
BALTIMORE, Md. October 2S.-Mr. Les
ter Witherspoon. local manager for the
George A. Fuller Company, obtained a IL
cense today for his marriage to Miss Flea
nor J. Howison. daughter of the late Capt.
j. w. Howison and niece of Rear Ad-
miral Howison, U. 8. N. Miss Howison IS
sis'er of Mrs Dorsey Coale. and both are
oted for the.r ;uty. The wedding will
se place early in November.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-10-29
Young Woman Attempts Suicide.

A young woman known as Kittie Croone
attempted suicide In house 1928 d street
northwest about l o'clock this morning by
inhaling gas She was discovered before
she had became unconscious and was taken
to the Emergency Hospital 1 nthe ambu-
lance She made a similar attempt more
than a year ago The police say that the
woman is a victim of the cocaine habit.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-10-29
FIVE CARS DERAILED.
Accident Near Leesburg Results in In
jury to Trainmen.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
ALEXANDRIA, Va, October 2s-A
broken journal resulted in the derailment
of Ave cars on a local westbound freight
train near Leesburg. on the Bluemont divi-
sion OF the Southern railroad about 1880
o'clock this morning. Three brakemen, J.
w. Gaines. w. A. Carr and w. Hix, all
Of this city. were injured. They received
several cuts and bruises and were brought
to their homes here early this morning
The condition OF Gaines was sufficiently
serious to cause his removal to the Alex
andria Hospital later. Xix and Carr were
less seriously injured. A wrecking train
was sent out from here 70 the scene and
the track was cleared IN = few minutes.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-10-29
Florida Man Robbed of So, 200.

LOUISVILLE, KY. October 26.-H.
Crumpier OF Tampa. Fla. was robbed OF
draft for $1,000 and $500 cash at the 7th
street station this afternoon Crumpler had
Just disposed of a furniture business In
Tampa, and was on the way to Bedford.
Ind.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-10-29
Index of Unclassifed Advertisements.


Palais Royal Observation-Disclosures.
Clark & Davenport-Furniture ...............
MISUNDERSTANDING NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..
A. o. Hutter1y-Jeweler. INSTRUMENTATION.
R. P. Andrews Paper Co. Observation-Disclosures.
A. Herman's Sons Co.-Clothing .............. o
F. II. Smith Co.-Pianos. INSTRUMENTATION.
Plitt-Paintipp Observation-Disclosures. B
Mayer & Co.-Furniture. Observation-Disclosures.
Golden & Co.-Pork Products. ............... 9
American Security and Trust Co............. 8
Lansburgh & Bro. NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..
Wurdeman & Collaborating ...............
Postal Telegraph Cable Co. Z
VIM. Knabe Co.-Pianos. ...........-.....
W. H. Butler Co.-Paints. ..................
To-Kalon Wine Co. Observation-Disclosures.
T. =. Young-Carrtages. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS.
U. B. realty Co. ..................s.
Motz-Tailor NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..
North American Export Co.-Litha Water. 8
II. ]. NJ. Howard-Fire Extinguishers. ........ 8
N H. Shea-Whisky. Observation-Disclosures.
NJ. A. Griswould- Umbrellas. Observation-Disclosures. 8
Depoflly 's-Ostrfct Feathers. DISCRIMINATION. 8
Raeburn Garner Coal Co.. Observation-Disclosures. 8
Elgin Creamery Coulter. ............... 8
Red Oak Spring Co.-Red Oak Water. ........ 8
G. +. karr-Jeweler. observation-disclosures.
r. r. Sari-Olive OIL. NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. 8
Silverberg's Art Store. NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..
The Marselle-Massage NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..
Velati-Caramels NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..
0. I. Nigh Co.-Elevators. ...............
Washington Dairy Co.-White House Butter.
Miss NJ ]. Boyd-Facial Treatment. ......... 8
J. e. acknowledgements .............-
4. o. Whitford Coulter. ................
Ben Einstein-Iron. Metals, etc. ............. 8
Sauters-Art Needlework ...................
David Moore-Real Estate. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS.
John Fitzmorris- Rye. ............... 8
Belmont Dairy Farm ...............-..,..... 8
New York Business and Real Estate Brokers'. 8
Amecks Drug STORE .....................
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-10-29
Final Function.

The ball. the final function of the reunion,
was brilliant affair. The big center ware
house was crowded with the grace and
beauty of virginia's fair maids and her
gallant sons and from 1890 pm. until ,arly
in the morning the scene was q brilliant
one. The german was led by Mr.. John
Watson OF Petersburg. Among the dancers
Gov. Montague was seen. Mrs. McGill.
daughter OF Gen. Malone, Mrs James Me-
Gill, daughter Of Gen. A. p. Hill, and Mrs.
Montague were among the ladies' taking
part In the german. The veterans and
visitors not veterans all leave tor their.
homes, taking With them most pleasing
srecoilecttons q FeteEsbufg -
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-10-08
DRASTIC REPORT ON LAMAR COUNTY Tax Assessors Methods Are Entirely Too Loose ASSESSMENTSARE TOOlOW Land Is Placed at $t.75 an Acre, Winch Is Fixed By the Property
 Owners Them
 selves.
AsSfSSMENTSARE TOOLOW

Montgomery October 7.-(Special. .)-As- sistant state examiner of public accounts makes some very drastic criticisms of the work of J. T. Allen, tax assessor of Lamar county, in set of reports on the books of the county submitted to Governor Jelks this afternoon. He says that to call his assessment an assessment at all Is absurd. He has placed the valu- ation at s1.75 an acre. and admitted, the examiner asserts, that the assessments are fixed by the owners themselves. He points out that mules and horses arc as- sessed at ridiculous figures, far below
 what they are really worth. In discussing it the examiner says:
 .The trouble appears to be that the as- sessor neglects to perform his plain duty in this respect. and permits the property
 owners to fix values for themselves. and of course they can be relied upon to make 1t low enough in all eases.'
 The list of officers whose books were
 gone over is as follows: Probate Judge R.
 l.. Bradley, Sheriff A. U. Hollis, Clerk R.
 E. Bradley. Tax Collector W. B. White
 ex-Superintendent Education B. H. Will
 kerson, County Superintendent of Educa-
 tion E. R. Harris.
 The full text of the report on the books
 of the tax assessor is here given:
 Full Text of Report.
 Tn obedience to instructions received
 from the chief executive office. I have
 examined the tax assessment books of
 Lamar county, Alabama, as prepared by
 MT. J. T. Allen. tax assessor for the coun-
 ty for the year 1904, and find the same so far as the machinal part of the work is concerned to be correctly made. "I further find that the valuation of property in the county Is so far below what it ought to be that to call it an assessment seems almost absurd. The average assessment of value of lands in the county is only one and 75-100 dollars per acre, when 1t Is almost universally
 conceded that the timber on a very large
 portion is worth three or four times that
 amount, and the valuation of personal property in the county Is assessed in
 about the same proportion. I noticed in very many instances where horses and
 mules are assessed at prices that seem to me positively ridiculous. Some of them being valued low as five dollars twenty dollars, twenty-five, thirty and forty dollars. when it is a well known fact that most of them are worth many times that amount.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-10-08

,,on+oomerv october 7-(Special)- rhare has been a depressed feeling all tba week about the capital as a result of +be situation developed by the resigna- tion of State Auditor Soweli, ana t"e nressure of the friends of the Nario"s candidates for recognition as his s'e cessor. The sale of bonds and the oe'e'- mination not to call an extra sessioh oA the legislature had also something to oo with making things interesting, 'housn if was in the nature of relief early "iiiie the other matter kept everybody strurS nm for several days. When asked 1T ne was m A tree on the appointment or an auditor before he did give it out the governor jokingly replied "Yes' several of them.''
 There was also an impression that D. R. Conner would let the state know "'ia. he intended to do about running TOT governor. He asked several ot the news paper men to go to Greenvilie lharsoay to hear him speak. and 1t was matter of surprise that he did moi then outllne his intention of public nature. It IS thought by some that he went there with the idea but held off because of the sinasi crowd in attendance. However, there IS no evidence that suca was the case, as ne did not offer to give out advance copies of his speech
 There is. next to the offics Of governor. more interest in the race Tor attorney general than any other. The rate question will be up during the next term "iti all it's miracles and legal tangies. ana fought out by the best legal minds or the
 
 sign for the state n future litigation will have to make early an1 frequent iequisi- ton on his thinking apparatus and store of legal information. So far the only man to say positively what he will do IS Col. A, M Garber of Talladega, who ran before and got so close to the mark that he had to have second race ordered to tell wheter he or Mir Wilson, the win ner, would have the majority of votes in the primaries, as neither got such at the first fall.
 There are many who think that Colooel Garber has some claim, as political claims go. for the reason that he made the fight and put up lot Of money and ought to be recognized as very much in line for it at the next try out. Noth- ing has been heard from Co. W. H. SaEi- ford as to his reputed candidacy, but in the face of the fact that his ,lose political and personal friend, D. M. Robinson of Mobile. has announced as Cunningham man, 1t looks very much like he Is to go after the scalp of the Talladega man. Colonel Garber.
 It is regarded here that the announce ment of E. M. Robinson of Mobile for lieutenant governor. lines up the Gun ningham ticket, and gives an idea of the plan of battle that Is to be fought out on the democratic hustings. In other words, 1t is thought that the tickets will be Cunningham and Robinson, Conner and Henry B. Gray. On the one side will be two men who know the principles of or atory and campaigning to the highest de- velopment, and on the other a pair of runners who have been in business all their lives and know little of the effects
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-10-08

Montgomery, October 7.-(Special)- George Stowers. whose family has just returned to the city from soJourn or several months, tells a thrilling experi- ence with half grown COW that got Into his parlor several nights ago when he occupied the house alone.
 q was sitting in my room reading about II o'clock at night, with all the doors open, when I heard footballs outside the room. I jumped up and hurriedly went Into the hall. I saw nothing.
 After few moments I heard noise In the parlor. I got my gun and with a small lamp proceeded to investigate. lm- agine my feelings when 1 saw half grown COW standing in the center of the room. I didn't know what to do. knew that if I excited the animal chairs. pie lures, mirrors and bric-a-brac would not be worth 10 cents on the dollars.
 "I went back into the room and put the lamp away. I crept back into the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-10-08
GOES TO SUPREME COURT.
Union Land and oil Co.'s Affairs In
 Columbus Courts.

Columbus, Ga, October 7.-tSpeclal )-- The case of Mrs. M Gabriel vs. the Union Land and oil company ct al. will go to the supreme court of Georgia, a bill of exceptions having been filed by the de- fendant today to the recent ruling of the case.
 Mrs. Gabriel. who is a resident of New York state and stockholder In the com pany, is seeking to have the affairs of the company wound up by receiver. The ma pority of the company's stock has been acquired by another oil company. The company owns valuable property in Cali fornia. containing asphalt, oil, etc. It was originally organized and chartered in Co., lumbus and had many local stockholders at one time. Birmingham people are in terested in the present litigation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-10-08
STATE POLITICAL GOSSIP
 HEARD AT THE CAPITOL
BY HERvEY w. LAIRD.

of the siren call of the orators art. k remains to be seen which will be effective before the people,
 Many think that Colonel Robinson will poll practically the entire Cunningham strength on the ticket as he is not only an orator of ability, a trained campaign CT, successful professional man and widely known. but comes from the lower end of the state. The three others In the lineup indicated are citizens of Jefferson county. very unique situation in the political history of the state. Therefore, if the prognostications are at all based on facts, Robinson will show up strong from territorial reckonings. However, MT. Gray has been long in the lime light and has laid many a good rail that will prove a foundation for winning fence in confining to his lot the nomination next year.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-10-08
GEORGE STEVENS FINDS
 CALF IN THE PARLOR

parlor and grabbed the yearling by the horns. The calf begun to bleat and yell and 1 screamed for help. We had a tussle all over the room, knocking over chairs and tables. It seemed an age before half dozen neighbors came to my rescue.
 We finally got the COW out by run ming a double header down the hall. two Juggling at the horns and as many push ing.
 Tt was a terrible experience for me and has emphasized the Biblical precept that it is not well for man to live alone"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-10-08
MRS. LINDSAY DEAD.
v as Wife of Former Governor and
 Relative of Senator Pettus.

Tuscumba, October 7.-(Special) )-Mrs. Sarah Miller Lindsay wife of the late ex-Goveronor Robert Burn Lindsay, died at her home in this city this morning af- ter brief illness. Mrs. Lindsay was a member of one of the most prominent families of Alabama, being daughter of William Winston and a niece of Gov ernor Winston.
 She was closely connected to United States Senator E. w. Pettus. the Colds bys of Mobile and others. The deceased leaves four daughters, Mrs. Joseph H. Wathen of Sheffield, Mrs. R. H. Watkins. wife of the well known Washington cor respondent: Misses Hattie and Maud Lindsay of this city. The funeral ser vices will probably be held Monday morn ing
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-10-08
Mobile Programme Changed.

Mobile. October 7.-Through Mayor Lyons the general committee of arrange ment for the reception of President Rooss- welt submitted the proposed pf fogramne to the President for his approval. Tonight letter was received from his secretary disappearing of the second meeting for colored citizens and the public reception. stating the President could make but one speech in Mobile and suggesting drive in lieu of the public reception.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-10-08
Young Woman Meets Awful Death.

Wharton, Tex. October While on visit to the mill looking at the ma chinery the dress of Miss Irene Noes became entangled in a shaft son,o e'gh- teen inches from the floor. and she was whirled about repeatedly. striking the floor with force at every revolu,.cn. Sine was conscious when rescued. but sue cumbed to her injuries this morning. Nearly every bone in her body was
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-10-08
Big Colonization Project.

San Antonio. Tex. October 7.-S. B. Brundage of St. Louis. acting for eastern parties. closed deal today with ex- Senator A. B. Kerr of. this city for 44000 acres of land in McMullen county on the Neuces river. The deal amounts In tn, aggregate to something over Slo0000 The land will be used for colonization pur- poses. The sale also includes about 4000 head of cattle on the ranch.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-10-08

Phone 27s (People'r, if you want the Gswk Engraving Ca ]
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-10-08
ECZE M ALIN E.

Claude Murphy. advertising manager for the Eczemaline company of Knoxville, Tenn fs in the city and will remain here for several days. In regard to the sue cess of this company, MT. Murphy states that the demand for Eczemaine is over five hundred per cent greater than last year. As an advertising feature MT. Mur- phy is having distributed here large number of free samples. Original pack ages of Eczemaline are also being deliv- cred to physicians fin order that they may test the preparation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-10-08
Locals Are Outplayed.

Philadelphia. October 1.-The English Association Football team won its third straight victory today by defeating an all Philadelphia eleven by Inc score of to 0. The visitors outpldyed the local team at all points.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-10-08

Our line of Ladies Hose covers a large assortment, consisting or plain lisle, Maco sole. II rib, heavy weight cotton, fieeced. goods and cashmeres; also, complete line of laces and embroidered goods. In both lisle and silk, ranging in prices from 1oc, 15c, 25c, soc, 75c 2 m
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-10-08
Books of covington,
WANTED

20 Laborers, steady work, at $l. 10 per day and car fare. Apply Traffic Manager of Birmingham Railway Light & Power Company, 1900 lsr Ave.
 Birmingham Railway Light & Power Company. Phone 20, Exchange IS.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-10-08
Old Soldiers Entertained In eibb.

Blocton, October Especial )-George Blake of Blocton gave a barbecue today at his mill nine miles from Blocton. to the old soldiers of Bibb county. which was much appreciated and enjoyed by them and their friends. Jones G. Moore of Bir- mingham was master of ceremonies and made a pleasing speech. Dr. A. F. Meadow of Birmingham made a speech
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-10-08

which caused the shedding of tears. The doctor is an orator and was much ap plauded. The citizens of Bibb county are under obligations to Mr. Blake for his Kindness and hospitality. Much credit is due T. T. Harris for the success of the day. The occasion will be long remem- bered.