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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-01-04
HELD SOCIAL CONVERSE.
Enemies Meet at Mukden and Elk
change Courtesies.

Mukden, January 3.-Some Japanese and
Russian officers had friendly parley
between the lines yesterday. The meeting
was the result of correspondence between
two OUTPOST commanders begun in a
shirt of banter, both finally securing per-
mission from their respective command
ers for the meeting which lasted two
hours.
,rhe officers drank each others health.
The conversation by a greemerr, did not
touch on the war. Immediately after the
meeting was ended. the artillery opened
fire on both sides.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-01-04
Council Fails to Meet.

On account of the absence of a quorum
the Mayor and Aldermen did not hold
their regular semi-monthly session to-
night, the meeting being postponed until
next Tuesday night.
Alderman o. E. Randle who 1t has
been stated would remove from the city,
has decided to remain in Bessemer and
has purchased the book department OF
the Lewis Hardware company. The coun-
ell will therefore not be called upon to
elect his successor.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-01-04
POPULAR SOCIETY MAN.
Hasson's Admission Friends Discredlt
the Report from Gadsden.

Admission. January 3.-(Special.)-W A.
Hasson, whose name is mentioned in
connection with the killing of Aubrey
Womack at Gadsden is well known here.
His father, Robert Hasson, lives here
with his family.
Young Hasson made his home In An
niston until a few months ago.
He was popular in Admission, promi-
nent socially and well known In secret
order circles.
Hasson's friends In this city are re-
luctant to believe that he was connected
with the tragedy In Gadsden, because of
the exemplary life he has always led
here.
He enlisted in the First Alabama regi-
ment during the Spanish-American war.
The elder Hasson was doorkeeper of
the constitutional convention and was
also doorkeeper of the house during the
last session of the state legislature.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-01-04
M'cUE WRIT RECEIVED.
Appeal Is Made In Well Known Char
lottesville Case.

Richmond, Va, January 3.-The ap.
plication for a writ of error in the rec
ord Of the case of ex-Mayor X. Samuel
McCue, convicted of wife murder at
Charlottesville, in November last, was
received by the supreme court of ap-
peals here today.
The record is voluminous, making
more than a thousand pages. The ap.
plication is based on alleged errors in
instructions, the allegation that the
jury was allowed to read newspapers
during the progress of the trial and
the general ground that the verdict
was contrary to the law and the evil
dence. The matter will be passed on
by the court later.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-01-04
Personal and General.

Mrs j. Marks, who has been In Gods
den several days for the benefit of her
health, has return home for a few days
t. attend the marriage or her daughter,
Miss Stella. to Mr.. Arthur Plateau, which
takes place tomorrow evening.
Miss Sadie King of Pana, ILL.,, has re-
turned to her home after an extended
visit to Mr.. and Mrs. George a. Marsh
The congregation of the First Cumber-
land Presbyterian church will hold a
meeting next sunday morning at II
o'clock for the purpose of calling a pas
tor
Miss Ocy Hinkle who has been the guest
OF the family of her uncle, Alderman o.
f Randle. has returned to her home at
Crawford, Miss.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-01-04
PENNY CKER IS
OUT AFTER SCALPS
Wants Rights of the Press
Limitsd
THEY PRINT UNTRUTHS
Submits Draft for Measure In Penn
sylvania That VIII Allow Courts
to Pass on Truth of Mat
ter Printed.

Harrisburg, Pa, January Ex-Governor
Pennypacker recommends the imposition
of a slight tax upon each ton of coal
mined, the proceeds of the tax to be used
only in the construction of roads or in
the maintenance of schools"
OF the recent legislative act governing
newspapers in Pennsylvania, the Gov
ernor says:
cat the last session of the general as
sembly an act was passed requiring news
respect to what they published and fur
| Their requiring them to print upon the
editorial page the names of those respon-
| sibe for the publication. 1t caused some
adverse criticism upon the part of many
of those affected by it, but the require
ment of the publication of the names of
editors and business managers was at
once obeyed by the press of the state
and the act has resulted in a marked
Improvement in the antilles of journal
ism insofar as they concern persons in
private life. 1t is also evident that the
act met with the grateful approval of the
people. Further legislation is required
for the protection of the commonwealth
for the injury to her reputation and the
disadvantage to the administration of her
affairs which arise from the prevalent
dissemination of scandalous inventions
concerning her officials and their efforts
in her behalf.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-01-04
HUFFMAN GOES WITH ADVANCE
VIII be Advertising and Circulation
Manager of New Magazine.

Grey j. Huffman has rendered his resig-
nation as clerk in the postoffice to ac-
cept the position of advertising and circu-
lation manager Of Advance.
He has had considerable e.. ,trence in
beth advertising and circulation depart
merits of newspapers, and is we'll known
in Birmingham and the suburbs.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-01-04
Candidates Confirmed.

The Rev. C. M. Beckwith, ID. D., bishop
of the diocese of Alabama, confirmed five
candidates at Trinity Episcopal church
tonight.
The services began at 1880 o'clock and
We're conducted by Rev. /. o. Adams, the
rector. An address by Bishop BeclSwith
on Confirmation was followed by the
confirmation of the five candidates +.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-01-04
THEODORE THOMAS
SUFFERS RELAPSE
Distinguished Conductor of Chicago
Orchestra Is Lying at Point
of Death.

Chicago. January 3-Theodore Thomas,
conductor of the Chicago orchestra suf-
fered a relapse today. and at midnight
his life was hanging by a thread
Attending physicians stated that Mr..
Thomas had very little chance as the
crisis in the disease will be rachel some
time during the night. Mr.. Thomas is
SC weak that it is the opinion of his ply
sicians that he will not live many hours.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-01-04
DID HASSON KILL
AUBREY WOMACK2
Warrant Issued for Arrest of
Former Admission Man
STARTLING DEVELOPMENTS
Degg Woman's Story of self-Defense
Disqualification Revolver Was a
41-Bullet That Killed Wo-
mack 38.
STARTLING DEVELOPMENTS

Gadsden, January, 3.-(Special. IA
startling feature in the Aubrey Womack
murder case developed here today when
warrant was issued for the arrest of
w. A. Hasson, prominent society man,
formerly of Admission, on the charge of
having fired the pistol shot that killed
Young Womack last Saturday night in
house here run by Yolanda Degg, a
woman of the town.
Earlier reports of the tragedy stated
that Womack had been killed by the Degg
woman.
When the house was entered soon after
reports of the shots were heard the
Degg woman was found standing, revolt
yer in hand, over Womacks DEAD body.
Her face was freshly bruised,
Claimed Sef-Defense.
The moment she was questioned she
said she had killed Womack In self-de-
Tense. She pointed to 40 set of knuckles
fitted on Womacks right hand, and to
revolver that stuck out of Womack S
pocket.
The Degg woman told her story prompt
ly and fluently.
The police discredited her statements.
A searching investigation began.
Hazel Dean, an inmate of the Degg
womans house, limited that Womack
had been killed, not by the Degg woman
but by a man who was In the house at
the time.
The Dean girl suggested that the Degg
womans story was devised to shield the
real murderer
Signs Sworn Statement.
Today Hazel Dean signed an affidavit
stating that Hasson, and not the Degg
woman. shot Womack.
Another witness, whose name is not
yet disclosed, today volunteered the in
formation that he saw the man who shot
Womack and that that man is w. A..
Hasson.
This witness says he rot only saw
Hasson when he fired the pistol at
Womack but he saw him later as the
guilty man slipped out of the house in
the Degg womans black wrapper and es-
capped.
Was of Smaller Calibre.
1t developed last night that the re-
volver casped by the Degg woman when
her house was entered by the police was
Al calibre.
The bullet that killed Womack was a
50 calibre.
This development, the police believe,
furnishes conclusive proof that the Degg
woman is shielding some one else.
Hasson is not in the city.
He is reported to be in New Orleans.
A reward of $500 will be offered for his
arrest.
The Degg woman and the Dean girl are
confined in the city jail on charge of
murder.
Today's developments have stirred the
community to the depths.
A report was circulate this afternoon
that Womack had been killed by promi-
nent citizen of Gadsden. No Name was
mentioned
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-01-04
RandIe- Roqers.

This morning at 7:30 o'clock at the
Baptist parsonage DIR. George c. Ran
die and Miss Mabel Rogers were quietly
married. The ceremony was performed
by the Rev. DIR. r. S. Gavin.
DIR. and Mrs. Randle left Immediately
after the ceremony for their future home
at Columbus, Miss, where DR.. Randle
has accepted a position as pharmacist.
Mrs. Randle is the eldest daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. j. Il. Rogers and is a
young woman of high attachments.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-01-04
Officers Elected.

AT a business meeting of the Epworth
league of the First Methodist church to-
night the following officers were elected
for the ensuing year: William Godfrey,
president; Miss Lilly Moore, first vice
president; Miss C. Fitzpatrick, second
vice president; Miss Matura Benton, third
vice president; Miss Fannie Godfrey,
fourth vice president; Miss Emma Minis,
secretary; Miss Maybelle Hill treasurer.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-01-04
CASE is DELAYED.
Dodge-Morse TangIe Fails to Come Be-
fore Grand Jury.

New York, January 5.-The Dodge
Morse tangle was not taken up today by
the grand jury as had been expected.
James T. Little, member of the law
firm Of Fursman. Little & Schwarzkopf.
and James Fursman. son of Former Judge
Fursman, who had expected to testify
before the grand jury, called at the
District Attorneys office after the jury
adjourned for the day, ar were told
that their testimony could not be taken
at this time.
Assistant District Attorney Rand who
now has the case In charge, refused to
discuss his plans, or to say what the
next developments would be.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-01-04
New Well Is Started.

Columbus. Ca, January 3.-(Special)-
The work of boring Columbus second
test artesian we'll was begun today at
Berrys Alabama brick yard. one mile
south of the city, west of the river. The
work is In charge of L. B. Clay. If
artesian water in sufficient quantities is
secured the whole local waterworks sit
uation may be revolutionized.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-01-04
Marks Plateau.

The wedding of Miss Stella Marks and
Mr.. Arthur Plateau of Athens, Ca, will
take place tomorrow evening at 1880
o'clock at the home of the bride-to- be-
Mr.. and Mrs. j. Marks, on Sixth avenue.
The ceremony will be performed by
Rabbi Morris Newield of Birmingham.
The wedding will be quiet one on ac-
count of the Illness of the brides mother.
Immediately after the wedding the
couple will leave for Jacksonville, Fla,
on their bridal journey.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-01-04
LEUPP ASSUMES DUTIES.
Well Known Newspaper Man Is Com
missioner of Indian Affairs.

Washington, January 3-Francis E..
Leupp, for many years Washington
correspondent and formerly o. New York.
today assumed his duties as commissioner
of Indian Affairs. succeeding w. A. Jones
of Wisconsin.
Mai. C. f. Iarrabee, who was appoint
ed to succeed A. C.Tonner of Onio as As
sistant Commissioner of Indian Affairs,
and James f. Allen, for twenty-five years
a clerk in the service, who was appoint
ed to succeed Major Larrabee as chief OF
the lands division of the Bureau of In
dian Affairs, also assumed their duties
today.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-01-04
Watson Lost His Dinner.

Greensboro, Ca. January s.-(Special.)-
While here Thomas E. Watson. recently
populist Presidential candidate was eat
Ing dinner at the home of t. A. Branche
today, the residence caught fire and was
completely destroyed. Mr.. Watson and
the other guests lost their dinner while
their host lost his residence and prac-
tically all it's contents.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-01-04
Receipts and Expenditures

Washington, January 3.-The COM
parative monthly statement of the gov
ernment's receipts and expenditures,
issued today, shows the total receipts
for December, 1904, to have been $45.-
047,905 and the expenditures $41,497,-
64S, leaving a surplus for the month
of $3,5502O7.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-01-04
Bessemer Beavers Honored.

About thirty members of the Bessemer
Dam of Beavers went to Birmingham to
attend the Beaver banquet in that city,
the occasion being the installation of
officers. DR.. ]. S. Winters, past president
OF the Bessemer Dam. installed the Off
GERS. e. 7. Tigganbotham of Bessemer,
was awarded a prize for securing the
largest number of members for Besse-
mer Dam No 7.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-01-04
Coinage Statement.

Washington, January 3.---The month
ly coinage statement issued from the
bureau Of minis shows the total coin
age executed at the minis Of the
United States during December, 1904,
was $709,644, as follows: Gold, $51,277;
silver, $471.487; minor coins. $1,066.-
$50.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-01-04

Bishop, N. D., January o.-P. NJ. Nc
Cumber was the unanimous choice of the
Republican Legislature caucus tonight To-
recollection to the United States scna r..
The caucus action Is equivalent to -
election as the Legislature Is overwh,'
try Republican. The two h7u~-s =
the legislature viii meet t,'re-~
organization.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-01-04
Mrs. seaaer IL Dead.

washington Janury 3.-The state de-
partment today received a telegram from
Panama that Mrs. John Seager. wife of
the private secretary to Chief Engineer
Wallace. of the Panama Canal Commits
sion. died yesterday from yellow fever.
Mr.. and Mrs Seager were married in
this city few months ago.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-01-04
COLDS CAUSE SORE THROAT

laxative Bromo Quinine. the worldwide
Cold and Grip remedy. removes the cause.
can for the full name and look for sig
nature Of q. w. Grove. 26c.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-01-04
Fire In GreenvllIe.

Raleigh, N. c., January "a fire
which broke out in the tobacco district
of Greenville, N. c., today destroyed
two warehouses, FIVE prizeries and sew
eral small buildings, besides a million
pounds of tobacco. Loss, 100000; in
surance, 100000 The fire is believed
to have been incendiary in origin.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-01-04

Those who Cough at Might may secure
rest by taking Pisos Cure. All druggists.
The Washington times., 1905-12-31
RACE SUICIDE IDEA
APPEALS TO BR|TISHERS
Official Families Are Encouraged to
Rear as Many Children as
They Please.

LONDON. Dec. 30.-The London
county council has seriously altered
its views as to the size Of its officials
families. Hitherto the caretakers of
the county council schools have held
their appointment subject 10 the Curl
Gus conditions that they must not have
more than one child. Now, however,
the council has decided to rescind this
regulation, probably owing TO the over
increasing ciamor as to the falling
birth rate From the first day Of the
new year caretakers VIII be able TO
indulge in as many children as they
please. and the appearance of twins
will not be treated as an enormity for
which compulsory resignation is the
proper expiation. There are. however,
two classes Of the counctis female
EMPLOYEES to whom marriage means the
loss of their employment. These are
the lady typists, and the women
checkers. Of whom there are over 100
In the tramways department at Cam
berWcll
The Washington times., 1905-12-31
NAMED AS LIEUTENANTS
IN U. S. MARINE CORPS
Acting Secretary of Navy Approves of
Findings of the Examining
Board

Acting Secretary of the Navy New
berry announced yesterday that the
findings and recommendations made by
the examining board for second lieu
tenants in the Marine Corps had been
approved and that Logan Tucker of
illinois; Charles S. McReynolds, of the
States Marine Corps; John E Semmes.
Jr-. OF Maryland, and Charles F. B.
Price. of Pennsylvania, Will be appoint
el second heutenants in the Marine
Corps, TO take rank in the order named
t. fiji existing vacancies in that grade.
The next vacancy that occurs will be
held open for William O. Powers. lr. OF
iIlnois. until further orders pending the
n suit Of his denomination physically.
Russell II. Davis. of Minnesota: Sid
ney s. Lee. of Virginia Joy Clyde Ross.
Of Vermont; Robert Tittoni. of Pennsyl-
Vania, and Ross f. RowelI of Idaho.
viii be appointed in the order nane6
should there be vacancies for them prior
10 the first of June next. The appoint
ment of Mr. Ross VIII be contingent
upon his having qualified physically
upon e-eXaminatiOn
The Washington times., 1905-12-31
|OWA'S GOVERNOR
ARRA|GN'S CONGRESS
Says Cyclone Is Needed to
Awaken Body.
ATTACKS D0LLIVER BILL
Takes Pessimisric View of Obtaining
ANY Relief From Railroads Dur
ing Present Session.
ATTACKS D0LLIVER BILL

DES MONIES. Iowa. Dec 20.-Congress
was numerically scored by Gov. Albert
b. Cummins at the concluding meeting
of the Western Fruit Jobbers' Associa-
tion here this morning
The Dolliver rate bill, which was sup
posed TO have the Administration $ back
ing, he described as a measure which
would fall far short of curing the exist
ing evil He declared that the notion
that Armour should own cars in which
other people should move their freight
was intolerable 10 fair-minded men.
Governor Cummins, however. takes a
pessimistic view of prospects OF obtain
ing any actual relief from Congress as
now composed. In explaining his fears
he said:
Washington Is long way of. A per-
fecur lone is needed to disturb the
composu.Ss that reflective community
l lmpeach uhe.l,onesty OF no man when
L remember thst7 - virtue and vlgor
of the Interstate CONNER. Commission
ceased in 1897, and since then e.. " wear
in or out OF season, the commissl..., or
its adherents have been pleading for lee
islation to correct the evil, and durinr
the nine years that Congress has ,oet
in December of each year this has fean
forgotten.
Il marvel al the loyalty that exist
The governor then related his pers,naI
experiences in appearing before the-sen-
ate Committee on Interstate Connn,trce
with Senator ElRins occupying the cfair
He said:
'One day last summer I went IN
Washington 10 give evidence beforeitbe
Senate Interstate Commerce Commit ee
hearing, think. carried on for de
lay. Not many on our side were th.re
most OF us had to pay our way
"Cross-examination was conducted bv
the chairman for six hours. Every quss-
ton put 20 me by him was put to me IN
the standpoint of a man hostile to ny
cause. L was treated like n witness IN
dergoing the perils of cross-examinl-
ton by attorney on the other side of tie
case.
AT the right hand of the chairman sa
the attorney of the railways employee
TO prevent the measure demanded D.
! the President ana people and one-haE
of the questions propounded 10 nae by
the chairman We're suggested by the at-
torEey for the railway company. There
Was not much difference between the
chairman and the railway attorney.
Their association was so loving and
confidential that they sat with arms en-
tWined.
II observed the attitude OF this man
who had taken an oath 10 represent all
the people anG / realized the closeness
of the associa zion, and ] said that so
long as strength was left / would de-
nounce taat spectacle from one end OF
this country TO the other"
The Washington times., 1905-12-31
D. B. HILL TURNED
DOWN, INSURANCE
COMMITTEE QUITS
Adjourns Sine Die With.
out Hearing ex-Sen-
ator's Testimony.
REPORT COMING SOON
Much Good, It Is Expected,
Will Result From the
investigation.
REPORT COMING SOON

NEW YORK, Dec so-After refusing
to grant the plea of former Senator
David Bennett Hill 10 hold over fer a
week in order TO permit him to tes-
tify. the joirt legislative Insurance COM
ml,Iee adjourned finally.
The committee did not adjourn with
out an earnest effort 10 learn from Mr..
Hill the services rendered by hin. as an
equivalent for the retainer paid him for
ten years by the Equitable Life Assur-
a1ce Society. A letter had been writ
ten TO Mr. HiIl. which called forth only
the answer that Mr.. Hill was TOO Ill 10
appear This was read before the COM
mittee went into session Friday. and
a telegram was then sent to him
requesting him 20 make reply. In
answer 10 this telegram Mr. Hill wired
tnat he could not possibly leave VOL
fert's Roost at this time. and stated
that he desired 10 enter a protest
against the adjournment before he had
chance 10 testify. He requested. AZ
least, the appointment OF a subcomn,it-
tee He said that he had been ready
since the appointment OF the committee
10 TESTIFY and was desircus OF doing so.
A Hartman joke
Ex-Governor HIS request that the
committee hold over through subcona-
mittee TO take his testimony was re-
garded as Hartman joke
The report of the committee win he
made to the legislature some time after
the opening of the session "Wednesday
Just what That report wiSS contain no
man knows lt IS certain. however. that
the revelations made as 10 the methods
OF the life Insurance companies have re-
suited in such reforms and in pointing
out so many evils to be remedied thar
changes will be MADE within the nsxr
six months which viii safeguard the IN
terests OF policyh0lders in the future
The pivotal figure in the Investigation
just closed has been Charles E Hughes
the chief inquisitor OF the committee.
Through his efforts the searchlight has
been turned on the operations OF he
ditions which had been unthought of
before the inquisition began. Irregular
and illegal business dealings on the
part of the companies, the juggling OF
accounts for window dressing pnr-
poses, syndicate operations for the in
dividual advantage OF officials Of the
companies. wrongful investment or the
funds of such corporations. contribu-
tions TO campaign funds from the
money of the licyholders-these ard
scores of other wrongful practices have
been dragged TO the light by Mr.
Hughes.
The Washington times., 1905-12-31
COAL BARON REPLIES
TO WIFE'S CHARGES

BRISTOL, Tenn, Dec. S0-Through
his attorney. Edward X. Bachman. VII
liam Is. Emmert. vice president Of the
Black Mountain Coal Lands Company.
today filed his answer TO the bill which
Mrs Ernmert recently filed, seeking to
be divorced from him.
Mr.. Emmert positively denies every
allegation of The complainant's bin.
Mrs. Emmert is sister of Bird NJ
Robinson. president OF the Mobile, Jack
son, and Kansas City railroad.
The Washington times., 1905-12-31
HERBERT SMITH ACCUSED
OF CUTTING E. KELLEY

Stabbed IN me back last night By
Herbert Smith it is alleged, Ernest
Kelley. coloreJ, twenty-Cne years old,
received several severe cuts. and WAS
taken to Freedman's Hospital He is
said to have engaged in an alteration
with Smith at Fourteenth and streets
northwest Police of the Eighth precinct
a yreSte1 smith