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Los Angeles herald., 1906-05-02
ACCUSED WOMAN
APPEARS BORED
CRIMINAL CHARGE FAILS TO
INTEREST HER
Wife of Vaudeville Actor Said to Have
Forged Checks to Buy Fine
Gowns Scorns Witnesses
In Court

Stylishly arrayed in lavender gown,
a big picture hat in the same shade,
blue silk hose and dainty slippers, Mrs.
Grace O'Brien, wife Of a vaudeville
actor, sat in the prisoners dock before
Justice Rose yesterday while deposit
tions were taken in the two forgery
cases pending against the young wo-
man.
She appeared unconcerned and a trifie
bored as two witnesses swore to writ
ten statements of their accusations
against the graceful young blonde.
Mrs. O'Brien is charged with secur-
ing several hundred dollars worth of
expensive silks and laces at several of
the largest stores in the city. 1t is
said by the detectives that Mrs. O'Brien
rode in a fine coupe to the different
stores and with naughty air wrote out
checks in large amounts signed Mrs.
Emma Goets" or Mrs. j. Borne" If
there was any hesitation on the part of
the saleSwomen to accept the check,
the manager would be asked to call UP
the Angelus hotel and telephone mes
sages made it evident that women of
the names used by Mrs. O'Brien were
guests at the hotel.
Checks Returned
The accepted checks were returned
from local bank as forgeries, and the
daring young woman was arrested by
Patrolman Botteroff on April IA.
Her room at 430 East Fourth street
revealed a chaotic collection of vaIua-
BILE gowns, laces and lingerie.
She was evidently of fastidious taste
and only purchased the best of every
thing.
Detectives believe that she stole to
crafty expensive desires. She courted
admiration, they said, and wished ele-
CANT garments to set off her blonde
beauty.
The dispositions of Mrs. Borne and
Mrs. GOetz were taken yesterday in
order that their testimony might be
used later at the preliminary examina-
tion.
The two women expect to leave short
ly for the east, and on their testimony
rests an important part of the prose-
outiop.
Owing to the succession of legal hol-
idays, the case has been hanging fire
for two weeks, but as soon as the courts
are once more open for trials Mrs.
Grace O'Brien. alias Aldine Edelman.
will be given her preliminary examina-
tion on two separate complaints of for
gerry.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-05-02
BAD MONEY IN CIRCULATION
City Assessor Warns Against Counter
felt SIS Gold Pieces-Says Some
Are Being Passed

Counterfeit five dollar gold pieces
are in circulation and the public Is
cautioned to carefully weigh every gold
piece of this denomination bearing the
date 1905"
This warning was issued by City AS
SCISSOR Lewis yesterday after one of his
deputies had taken in a five dollar
gold piece supposedly minted in 1905.
In every particular, except weight, the
gold piece appears to be genuine but
it is light, weighing scarcely more than
q nickel.
The city assessor believes there may
be a number of these same gold pieces
in circulation, and while they have
some gold in them and are not abso-
lutely worthless, they have not the
value stamped on them.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-05-02
MANY DANCE FOR CHARITY
knights and Ladies' of Security Give
Successful Ball for Relief Of
San Francisco Flremen

The benefit ball which was given last
knights and Ladies' of Security was
most successful. The money derived
from the sale OF tickets and that se-
cured from the check room and punch
bowl was given to the firemen Of San
Francisco, who were among the great
est sufferers In the San Francisco dis
aster. Many of the families of flremen
who perished In the flames are without
any means Of support. TO these more
especially will the money be given.
About 700 persons attended the ball.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-05-02
BUYS IN PROPERTY
Bankruptcy Case Of Harea oil Com.
pany-creditor Buys in
Property

The bankruptcy proceedings in the
case of the Barca OIL company We're
copcluded yesterday by the sale or the
Standard, the property of the defunct
concern. to George E. Whitaker OF the
National supply company, one OF the
creditors. The Meridian OIL company
new concern composed or Santa
Maria men, is ready to buy the plant
and. II the sale is approved. win take
over the property and begin operations
on it's holdings near Santa Maria The
proceedings We're held before Referee
IA. r. Starbuck,
Los Angeles herald., 1906-05-02
TAKE WOMAN TO MoNRovIA
Mrs. Alberta storrs, Charged With
Murder, VIII Appear Before
Justice Northron Today

Mrs. Alberta Storrs, who was arrest
ed last Saturday on a charge of hav-
ing murdered her husband, Rowland
Storrs, at their Monrovia home last
Thursday, will be taken to Monrovia
this morning to appear before Justice
Northrop.
Attorneys Rogers and James will at
tempt to have bail fixed for Mrs. Storrs,
so that she can be released from Gus
tody. At present the justices will take
no action In the case because of the
legal holidays, and District Attorney
Fredericks and the attorneys for the
defense will meet tocay to discuss what
immediate action can be taken.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-05-02
I'm the MAY number

begins novel interesting and exciting
in combines in unusual thrilling story interest with
delightful literary workmanship Fathers and mothers
all who have the slightest for romantic adventure will enjoy
Los Angeles herald., 1906-05-02
Railroad Conductor Run o, II
BY Assocla ted Press.

by AsBUuIdltu t-TeSs-
CHICO, May 1.-William Lauten-
schlager, for years conductor ON the
Sacramento division of the Southern
Pacific but of late employed by the
Butte County railroad. jumped from a
car loaded with logs and fell in front
OF the wheels. His body was horribly
mutIlated.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-05-02
New Frames

is what your picture win get here. Our
comprehensive line Of ready-made
frames and mouldings simply makes
the choosing q pleasure. and you get
the advantage of our long experience
New pictures sanborn, VAN q Co, S57
south Broadway.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-05-02

Owing to the rush OF business the
Talk-o-P Prone department OF the South
ern California Music company win be
open Wednesday and Saturday evenings
for the accommodation OF Herald sub
scribera.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-05-20
AT POINT OF PISTOL
,. L. KING IS COMPELLED TO GIVE
 UP &6S3.
Jefferson County Merchant Says He Was waylaid By Highwaymen and Compelled To Hand Over His
 Cash.

Birmingham. May 19.-(Special)- Joseph l.. King, merchant at Flat Top in the western part of the county, has reported to the Birmingham police and to the office of the sheriff of the county, that while walking through the coun- try from Flat Top to Palos. where he sntended taking a train to Birmingham fo deposit S636 in one of the banks Of 4he city, he was held upat the point of two revelvers and ordered to give up his money. The men, who had the pis- tols were white. but their faces were covered with masks. Mir. King gays tbat he gave up the money in order to save his life.
 When the highwaymen had the money they told him not to say any thing about it and to Init the grit. Mir. King says that he can identify the men and gave descriptiof to the police and sheriff of men he suspects 0ffcers have been sent to the section oe the country where the robbery took place in the hope of getting clue as to the perpetrators.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-05-20
Steel Workers Pnid on.

Birmingham. May 19.-(SpeciaD- The various employees of the steel works re ceived their pay today. The pay roll was a heavy one and trade with mer- chants has been very heavy as a con sequence. The city began to present a busy appearance early this morning and augmented by the large number of country people who come to the city on Saturdays the streets looked lively The merchants anticipated heavy trad ing and prepared accordingly The heavy trading will run well into the night and many of the stores will not close their doors until midnight The pay roll for all the plants today is es- ttmated to be nearly $125.000
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-05-20
TROY NORMAL COLLEGE.
Dr. stagg Will Preach the Commence
 menf Sermon Today.


 Troy, May 1S.-(Special. )--The com- r1eneement exercises of the State Nor nal College were begun last evening by the Junior concert of the music department which was held in the col 1ege auditorium at o'clock under the direction of Mrs. O. Worthy and Miss Lista Geil.
 The program was made up of both instrumental and vocal selections and was performed by the following, all of whom reflected credit upon them selves and their teachers: Misses Shir- lev Wilson, Mary Emma Beard. Clare Rodgers, Lima Hanchey, Addie Ruth Harris, Onyx Douglass. Sarah Pace, Bessie Boyd. Nell Brantley. Madse Brantley, Leone Carroll, Edna Huddle- gton, Maggie White. Mary Enzor. Julia Parks, Helen Sanders. Sybil Brantley. Grace Hanchey, Weeda Chapman, Eva Hooks, Sydney Swift. Charity Hanchey. and Gussie Evans. Two young genfie- men, John B. Petrey and Brooks Wor- thy also took part ll the program.
 Tomorrow the commencement ser mon will be preached in the college auditorium at II o'clock by pr. John w Stagg, the distinguished Presnyteri- an divine of Birmingham
 Julian Tutwiler and Joe Murphree have returned home from the Marion Military Institute.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-05-20
FIRST UNION INSTITUTION.
Commonwealth Trust and Saving Ran
 0nA.al..n- nsn.... a.. l.l.I.

Commonwealth Trust and Saving Bank
 Opening Doors in Chicago.
 Chicago, May 19-The Common wealth Trust and Savings Bank, Chi cago's first union labor banking insti- tuition opened It's doors today
 The bank is organized under the laws of Arizona, and has an authorized can ital of $2,00e,000 divided into shares of s each. The capital has been rsduc- ed to S50O,000 half of which has been subscribed for.
 1ne managing officers of the bank are practical bankers and men of long experience. The board of directors is composed of men who are prominent in the labor world
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-05-20
H. C. DAVIDSON,
Real Estate and Insurance.

FOR SALE-Pleasant Avenue One story, 5 room cottage. bath ard sani- tary conections. Will sell low. party having left city.
 FOR SALE-House North Lawrence Street stories, rooms, hall. Kitchen. bath room. electric lights and gas This place is very conyen- tent to business and Is offered at a FOR SALE-Noble Avenue. One of the most beautiful and best built cot tages in the city This house is dou- ble floored, storm sheeted. select lumber. Contains reception hall, parlor. dining room, three bed rooms. ! buffers pantry, kitchen, bath room fitted up with porcelain tub and lav- atory, electric lights. Servants room. chicken house and large barn on premises. Lot 50x175. The re- ceptfon hall and dining room finished in quarter oak. Cabinet inantles throughout the house. In fact one of the most desirable houses In the city Party is leaving the city and offers this property at sacrifice. Only on the market a few days.
 FOR SALE.-South Goldthwaite Street If you desire one of the incest and most up-to-date homes In Montgom- cry, let me show you this one on Goldthwaite Street. The interior of the house is finished with walnut; has billiard room, steam heat, cleo trio and gas fixtures and a nice lot with barn on 1t.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-05-20
HAILS-NOBlE F PRINTING AND STATIONERY co.
 2e COMMERCE ST.

ell, oc:avia Aycock. Carrie Draughan, and MT. Price Counts. The class hon ors went to Miss Carrie Draguhan, vaiedictorian; and Miss Willie Rowland. salutatorian.
 The annual address was delivered by Professor Clarence J. OwNls of Annis- ton' Ala The superintendent of the school, Professor W. F. Trump. deliv- cred the diplomas. The exercises were interspersed with musical selections under the direction of Mrs. T. F. simpson, musical directress Rev. J. O Waggoner. pastor of the First Meth odist Church at Florence. delivered the commencement sermon to the class at the Methodist Church Thursday evening"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-05-20
CAR SERVICE REPORT.
Report of the Association for the
 Month of April.

Birmingham. May 1s.-(SpeciaD- The report of the Alabama Car Asso- citation for the month of April has been issued showing 5S,747 cars handled, against 6o,672 for the same month last year The difference was caused by falling off in iron shipments and other things. The report in full is as fol- lows:
 Alabama Great Southern Railroad, handled 6.O37 cars; Alabama and Vicks- burg Railway. 14s; Atlanta and Birm ingham Air Line Railway. 527: Atlantic Coast Line Railroad. 736 Birmingham and Atlantic Railroad. 21 Birmingham Belt Railroad, 1,016; Central of Georgia Railway, 1.14S; Chattanooga Southern Railroad, S5: Illinois Central Railroad. 1s6; Louisville and Nashville Railroad 34415 Mobile and Ohio Railroad. A.. 500: Mobile and Bay Shore Railroad, 1s7: Mobile. Jackson and Kansas City Railroad. 4o7: Nashville, Chattanooga and St Louis Railway. 492; New Or leans and Northeastern Railroad, 112; Northern Alabama Railway, 1,4s4; Sea board Air Line Railway. 66; Southern Railway. 13,967; St. Louis and Santa Fe Railroad, 1884; Western Railway of Alabama, 765; Yazoo and Mississippi Valley Railroad. 614. Grand total, 5s, TAT.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-05-20
Phone IS.

FOR SALE-Mildred Street Large Colonial residence on Mildred Street. 7 House. new and in first class condl- tion. Eight large rooms, kitchen electric and gas fixtures, large lot. One of the choicest pieces Of property in the city.
 FOR SALE.-Amanda Street. Large house on Amanda Street Ten rooms good condition. Lot s0x15O. FOR SALE-South Lawrence Street. A two story residence on this prom inent residence Street. Lot 5Ox15O. Eight rooms s bed rooms. parlor. dining room, reception hall. kitchen. bath room on each floor. Call on me for particulars
 FOR SALEASayre Street. A one story residence on Sayre Street. Lot 50x150. combination light fixtures, porcelain bath and all modern conveniences. small barn on lot. A Bargain. FOR SALE-Catoma Street. Beautiful residence on Catoma Street. Nine rooms, twp bath rooms. servants room, electric and gas fixtures. Mod ern In every way. Convenient to business. Call on me for particu- lars.
 FOR SALE-South Lawrence Street. One of the most denghtful residen- ces on South Lawrence Street. Large lot. eight rooms, two bath rooms, all modern conveniences. You need not reply unless you are looking for something nice.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-05-20
AGED NEGRO KILLED.
George Dancy Run Over By Switch
 EngIne nt DecnInr.

Decatur. May Special D-wbiie attempting to cross the railroad tracks roar the New Decatur depot this morn ing, George pancY, one ot the oldest negroes of this community. was run over by d switch engine and killed al- most instantly,
 One of the largest attended church suppers ever given in this community was that last night al the Moulton Heights Baptist Chu1ch. at Moulton heights suburb ot th'7 city A good sum was realized for the church.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-05-20
sCAFFOLDING FALLS.
Two Carpenter Hurt While Two
 cape Injury by Jumping.


 cnpe Injury by Jumping.
 Tuscumbta. May 9.--(Special IA large scaffolding at the Tri-Cities Park theatre. near Sheffield. fell yes- terday carrying with it four carpen- ters, one of whom was seriously in- jured, another painfully bruised. the other two escaping injury by jumping. Dave Ruple had his left leg and left arm broken. Joseph E. Underwood sus- tained a painful wrench of the right shoulder. left ribs, right thigh and right ankle. John Stewart and Austin Spencer escaped.
 The men were at work on the scaf- fold, repairing the theatre building when the scaffold erected at height of twenty-five feet. collapsed without warming. Ruple and Underwood were caught by the falling timber, and crushed by it's weight. Stewart and Spencer jumped, clearing the debris end were not injured
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-05-20
rUscUMBIA HIGH SCHOOL.
Nine Young Women and One Young
 Man ReceiVe DlnIomaa.

Tuscunlbia, May 19.-(Special l-The fourteenth annual commencement eX- ercises of the Tuscumhia High School. were in progress several days this week the graduating exercises at the opera house last night concluded the weeks program. The class of 1904
 1905 rendered a most interesting pro gram Thursday a the school chapel it being class day" which was largely attended The opera house last night was thronged with patrons and friends of the school. The graduates number ed ten. nine young ladies and one young nan--Misses Willie Rowland, Tommie Anderson Bacon Figures. Mary Devaney, Mary Orme, Margaret Mitch
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-05-20
Enranement Announced.

Birmingham. May 19.-tspecial.l l- MT. and Mrs NJ M. Richey, the latter Vice President of the Sloss- -Shefield Steel and Iron Company, today an . nounced the engagement of their daughter, Miss Edith, to MT. Ralph Ramseur of Ashevllle. N C. the we'd ding 10 take place on June 1e, MT. Richey was up to a few months since Assistant General Superintendent or the sr0uthern Railway.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-05-20
LOVING CUP FOR FAIRBANKS.
Prseented to the Vice-Preafdeut h
 Scottish Rite Manona.

Birmingham, May 19.-(Special.)- Vtce-President Charles w Fairbanks. with Mrs. Fairbanks. Mrs. c. II. Ack- ert. Private Secretary and newspaper correspondent left here this morning for Atlanta.
 A beautiful loving cup was presented by the Scottish Rite Masons to the Vice President, the presentation speech being made by pr. J. H. Phillips. su- perintendent of the public schools of birmingham. The speech of pr Phil language.
 The Vice President made a happy re- ply thereto. saying he would keep the brance of the reception rendered him while in the city.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-05-20

FOR SALE.
 S5.25o for an 8 room dwelling, new, all modern convenfences within four blocks of basin, nice house or a ten per cent. investment.
 s2.2o0 for a nice home of six rooms. all modern conveniences In good neighs borhood. close to car line, and twelve per cent. investment.
 $2.10o for two small dwellings now renting for twelve per cent. on the s4.ooo for nice McDonough street house.
 ss,soo for good investment on Mil s4.5oo for fine Bellinger Heights home,
 Dwelling with ten acres in the Clo- verdale neiRhborhood. Purchaser can double his money in three years.
 s1,ooo for large lot on railroad, close in, side track running into property. A few. lots of the Cramer plat left which we will sell at half the price CT lots similarly located. These lots oI- fer the best inducement to investors of any property in the city. On account of the. terrible disaster urally felt as to the stability or the
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-05-20
IMPROVEMENTS AT WOODWARD
Electric HauIoge System Will Be In-
 stalled.

Birmingham. May 19.-(SpeciaL)- At a meeting If the Directors of the Woodward Iron Company this week 1t was decided to install an electric plant so that the ore and coal mines of the company can be equipped with electric haulsge.
 It is announced further that furnace No. 3 is to be rebuilt. the new furnace to be practically 2 counterpart of the No. furnace q Woodward. which is one of the largest furnaces in the dis trict.
 The Woodward Iron Company has been selling every ton of iron being manufactured and has been for the rast two or three years straight rum hing,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-05-20
RIDDLE IN BIRMINGHAM.
Rock Island and Frisco Vice-President
 InspectA TerminaIn

Birmingham, May 1s-(special.)- ". B. Riddle, Third ce-President of the Rock Island and Frisco Railroads, headquarters in Chicago, spent today in Birmingham inspecting terminals own ed by the Frisco at this point. He was rendered a luncheon at the Country Club tonight after which he left for Kansas City.
 It is stated that the visit to the district is significant and that early developments may be looked for. The Frisco is largely interested in terminal property in Birmingham. and it is un- derstood that further development is proposed.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-05-20
CAMPAIGN IN COLBERT.
Candidate Cunningham Will Invade the
 County This Week

County This Week.
 Tuscumbia. May 1s.-(SpeciaL)- Lieutenant Governor R. M Cunning ham, candidate for Governor of Ala bama, before the August primary, will invade Colbert county next week He will address the voters of Shef1eld Wednesday night, May 23d. Leighton at Il o'clock Wednesday morning, Cherokee the same hour Thursday morning, and at the court house in Tuscumbia Thursday night.
 Dr. Cunningham has a large number of strong supporters in this county. while Candidate Conner also has a big following. A joint discussion by the two distinguished candidates would draw large crowds at the appoint ments. and give the voters the oppor- tunity of comparing the merits of the two men.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-05-20


 offer the following:
 Good four room house large hall on lot 50x15O at West End If sold this week. '..''. '.'. $eoV New five room house on Hannon street. City water and easy terms ..'' SiVVu Here is chance to make small deal that will net you a nice profit. One and a quarter acres ground on West Lee Street, between Cleveland Avenue and Holt streets. three room house and good orchard $17OO Of course you are on to the fact that it only takes a few years for Dexter Avenue property to double in value Look at this: Good brick building on lot 5Ox160 facing south, can be bought for -.....'. - Gu'UV". Next to Heron Street School we have a six room house in good condi- twion on nice large lot, good elevation above side walk ,....,........... .l6OO. On South Holt street we offer good six room house on lot 57x192 House is only two years old .. .. a. $275O Holcombe Street has improved, and property advanced more rapidly during the past five years possibly than any other residence street in the city. We
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-05-20
Tencher. Are Re-eIected.

Childersburg. May 19.-(Special) At 3 meeting of the School Board yester- day afternoon. the present teachers of Childersburg High School, W. s. Mo Leod principal. Mrs. W. S. Mcleod, In termediate and Miss stella Powell. Pri- mary, were elected for another year.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-05-20

Hartford Conn, April 23. 1908. J. T. Roberts and Son., Agents, Montgomery, Ala Gentlemen:
 At this writing no advices have been received from San Francisco and no definite estimate of the less can be made. Insurance offices have been de- molished and records probably destroy Office, however, and assuming the most possible aspect of the case, we can assure you that The Connecticut Is able and will promptly and fully meet devastated city and elsewhere. You need have no apprehension as to its present and continuing solvency ana
 Sincerely yours,
 ]. D. Browne,
 President.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-05-20
]. I. Roberts & Son, Real Estate and Insurance
 24 s. Perry Strsst.

fire insurance companies doing busi- ness here. We therefore take pleasure in appending the following letters from the companies we represent
 Milwaukee. Wis, April q, 1906. J. T. Roberts and Son, Agents.
 Montgomery, Ala.
 The Milwaukee Mechanics Insurance Company makes the announcsment to that all its San Francisco losses will be promptly paid The company will continue to carry on lts business Tn the future as it has done for the past
 Wn. L. Jones.
 President
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-05-20

have several good places on this street but for lack of space will only men tion a few
 Good five room cottage on west side of street. lot 51x147, House has just been painted and papered and Is in tip
 On same side of street. and adjoining above. Is a good six room cottage to which all the above conditions apply except the price which is .S29OO.
 You will have to hustle if you want either of these as they are bound to sell quickly at prices named.
 We have a nice six room cottage on Amanda Street, near Mildred that is
 Good six room cottage on South Mo Donough street -, ..... .S4'O0o.
 HIGHLAND PARK--We have every thing from a $200 vacant lot, to an elegant sT 900 home. and believe if you went to invest in Highland Park we can please you.
 DON'T FORGET that we write as good combination Accident and Health policy as is possible to get anywhere. Also Plate glass. Steam boiler and Fire Insurance.
 V nescrfptton