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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-11-23
Lawyers Made Victims.


Accompanying Detective Scheffler is Ar
thur Il. Harris a clerk in the law firm
of McCloskey & Benedict, two of the
most prominent attorneys of the Crescent
City.
These attorneys were made the victims
of smooth swindle, alleged to have been
perpetrated by Shannon and his confed-
crates. According TO Mr.. Harris, Shan
non, representing himself as Lyman Nc
Call, lumberman of Natchez, Miss, en-
ployed by the firm of McCloskey & Bene-
diet to collect note against the Ralston
Lumber company of Baton Rogue, for
SIG, 800.
After learning the facts in the case,
the attorneys accepted the case and i'm
mediately wrote a letter to the Ralston
Lumber company, notifying the concern
that unless the money was paid TO Mr..
Mccall suit would be brought To the
surprise of the lawyers themselves, the
following day brought a letter from the
Ralston Lumber company enclosing GER
titled check for s16,32O. MIR. Mccall, who
Is said to have been Shannon, was noti-
fed on the following day that his money
had been received. AT this time, the trap
was sprung, and McCloskey &c Benedict
were the victims. Suffice 1t to say that
there is no Ralston Lumber company of
Baton Rouge The certified check, which
was a forgery, was mailed to the law
firm by a pal of Shannon's. Then Shan
non wishing to obtain his money al once,
rpo Mr.. paDpHf1t 10 btS
fee from the check, and give him per-
sonal check on the firm for the balance
This Mr.. Benedict did, giving his personal
check amounting to si5,505. Mccall was
identified at the bank when he attempted
to cash the check by Mr.. Harris, who is
in Birmingham. Mr.. Harris positively
states that Shannon, in the city jail at
present is the same person who worked
this clever swindle under the name of
Mccall.
The Clever Leader.
The leader of this band, who furnished
the brain for the operation of the swim
dies, is alleged TO have been Frederick
Debel, Jr., at one time a prominent New
Orleans attorney, who is now held in
police cuSlcdy uiluti IL @Iv,oto DOnu. w men
Debel was arrested, a startling sensation
was sprung, and there were hundreds of
friends of the prisoner who laughed the
charge to scorn. According to Detective
Schef1er, Deibel Is one of the cleverest
forgers who ever operated in Louisiana,
and he was equipped with presses for the
making of checks, a large collection of
bank stamps, and other paraphernalia
used In crimes Of this nature. The sam
pies of his work, exhibited by Detective
Scheffier are interesting BY the use of
these checks, the band Cleaned many dol
lars from various banks and business
houses in Louisiana.
Detective Scheffler, narrating the deeds
of this band of crooks. mentioned an at
tempt at forgery which failed, and re-
suited I'm the capture of the entire num-
Der. He stated that in addition to Deibel
and Shannon, members of this band an
swering to the names of Minis Flanagan.
Porter, Senson and others, were prison.
ers in New Orleans.
Coup That Failed.
The attempted forgery that failed and
resulted In the capture of the leader Of
this band and several Of his lieutenants
was the biggest Of all. 1t was on the
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-11-23
MUCH INTEREST In
-HERALD'S OFFER
PRIZES FOR THOSE SUBSCRIBERS
GUESSING NEAREST THE FIRST
NATIONAL BANKS TOTAL DE-
POSTS AT NEXT CALL.

Many people are making guesses as to
what the total deposits of the First Ma
tional bank of Birmingham, at the next
call of the United States comptroller,
which probably will be some time in jan
uary or February.
The Age-Herald is offering $500 to sub
scribers in the way of prizes for those
who guess closest to the actual figures.
These prizes are divided as follows; 500
in gold coin to the one guessing nearest to
the total; $50 in gold coin to the next best
guesser; $50 in gold coin to the third best,
and $40 in gold coin to the fourth best.
Estimate blanks may be obtained on APP
plication to The Age-Herald Office can
or write. Particulars of The Age-Her-
AIDS offer will be found In another col
umn.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-11-23
Eloquent Peroration.

In concluding his lecture, Judge Brewer
said: Nineteen centuries ago there broke
upon the startled ears of Judea's shep-
herds, watching their flocks beside the
village of Bethlehem the only anger S
song ever heard by the children OF earth.
Peace on Earth and Good VIII to Men.
1.-THE air above Judea's plain no longer
pulsates with the waves of this celestial
song. For sad and weary centuries tho
grand march of humanity upwards has
been through strife and blood. Blu grow
ing echo of the heavenly music Is filling
the hearts of men, and the time, the
blessed time, will come when the whole
world gives back the song which then
the angels sang
After the lecture, Judge Brewer was
warmly congratulated by several persons
in the audience, many ladies coming for
ward to be introduced.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-11-23
THE WEATHER

Washington, November 22.-Forecast for
Alabama: Fair Friday and Saturday,
light to fresh northeast winds.
Mississippi: Fair Friday, warmer in
north portion; Saturday fair, light north
east winds.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-11-23
Divorce Made Public.

Judge Brewer warmly advocated the
publicity of divorce proceedings as a
check on the tendency of people break
ing up matrimonial relations on trivial
causes and for the preservation of moral
ity He said that there were certain ''yel-
low journals which hunt up all the nast-
ness contained in such cases and publish
1t. but that still it was better to have
no divorces than divorces obtained by
secret judicial proceedings. The legal
profession" said the lecturer, must ever
keep in advance of all other professions
and should not be made a means to mere
bread and butter
Judge Brewer was emphatic in his de-
nunciation of politics on the judicial
bench. judicial life" said he, must be
exclusive of political possibilities. He
said a Judge should also have a guar
antee of independence which comes from
the permanent tenure Of office and an
assurance of support in his declining
years. Continuing, the lecturer said that
before the triumph of justice is complete
peace must prevail between nations, and
that arbitration was making steady pro-
gress in that direction.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-11-23
Local Weather Data.
RECORD OF THE COURTS
Circuit Court.

In the circuit court yesterday the case
of A. E. Lewis VS.. w. II. Worthington
was on trial all day and went to the jury
just before court adjourned.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-11-23
DETECTIVE TELLS
STORY OF SHANNON
How McCIoskey & Benedict
Were SwindIed
DElBEL THE BANDS LEADER
Notorious Forgers Broken Up When
Alleged Last Member Was Cap
tured In Birmingham-The
Man Identified.
DElBEL THE BANDS LEADER

When the Birmingham police depart
ment placed Joseph Shannon, or Sam
Jones dhe man being known in New Or
leans by both names), behind the bars OF
the city Jail they had captured a man
who is alleged TO be one of the smoothest
and most successful criminals who ever
operated in Louisiana.
According to Detective Seheffler Of New
Orleans, Shannon is exceptionally clever
in his work" The detective arrived in
the city yesterday morning and told some
thing of the alleged criminal actions in
which the Birmingham prisoner played
leading role. Shannon is wanted for near
ly every crime on the calendar save muir
der, and if the statement of the New
Orleans officer is true, it is not his fault
that human life is not placed against
him.
The prisoner, arrested here on request
of the New Orleans police, was positive
ly identified by the visiting detective. He
is, according to Detective Scheffler. the
last member of clever band of forgsrs
and confidence men who had their head
quarters in New Orleans Forgeries to
the amount of nearly 100000 are charged
against them.
Local Bank Figures.
As is known it was while attempting
to get a check for $1,000 cashed at the Bir-
mingham Trust and Savings. bank that
Shannon furnished the clue that led to
his arrest. \ check for $500 was deposited
sometime before this by am alleged pal
of Shannon, who is now held under ar
rest in New Orleans. BY some means, Of
fieers in New Orleans learned that Shan
non had come to Birmingham and from in
formation gained from their prisoner the
pal of the mar in the Birmingham jail,
notified local detectives that he would en-
deavor to cash a check for $500. When
he presented the check for this amount,
his arrest Immediately followed
1t is believed that the two men were
attempting to swlndle the Birmingham
bank. 1t is the game of this band, accord
ing to the detective, to deposit a sum
of money in the bank, give check for it,
and then claim that the check was a
forgery. The arrest of the man who made
the deposit was followed by notice being
given the Birmingham Trust and Savings
bank This probably saved loss to that
institution.
When Shannon was arrested a telegram
announcing this fact was sent to the New
Orleans officials Detective Scheffler has
come for Shannon, and will return with
him after the hearing or dissolution of IL
habeas corpus which the prisoner has
demanded.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-11-23
Todav's Schedule.

Today Justice Brewer will be the guest
of Robert Jemison, who will take him
to Bessemer, Ensley and other points of
interest in the district, visiting some of
the manufacturing plants and mines.
The entertainment of the eminent jurist
will close with a banquet at the Hotel
Hillman tonight. given by the Birming
ham bar A number of prominent Of
ficials and leading attorneys will attend
this affair.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-11-23

crumbe into dust than Chilians and Ar
gentines shall break the peace, which,
at the feet of Christ, the Redeemer, they
have sworn to maintain.
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Regarding Arbitration.

within the last century," said Judge
Brewer, NEARLY two hundred cases, sub
nitted by thirty-seven nations, have been
settled by arbitration. and sixty-three o,
these cases were submitted within the
last ten years" Attention was drawn to
the part this country has taken in the
matter of arbitration and the Russo
Japan war was cited as an instance of its
power and also the recent Intervention i'm
Cuba.
A further illustration was cited in a
rnoart ~~.4'-------'' IF an old dispute by
III between Chilli and
s" settled their dispute"
old or converted their
merchant vessels and
step in the way of
ssn.4 mt. In commemoration
lit of the Andes, three
~ evel, was erected a
rist, and on 1t the in
shall these mountains
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Coup That Failed.

The attempted forgery that failed and
resulted In the capture of the leader Of
this band and several Of his lieutenants,
was the biggest Of all. 1t was on the
Los Angeles herald., 1906-08-22
MOVE REHEARING OF
SLOT MACHINE CASES
BY Associated Press.

STOCKTON, Aug. 21-District Attor-
ney c. H. Pond of Sonoma county
states that at the earliest possible date
he will move for rehearing of the
slot machine case before the supreme
court.
This was the case in which the third
district court of appeal held that slot
machines paying losses in merchandise
are not illegal.
District Attorney Ponds petition to
the supreme court will be based upon
the provision of article g. section 4. of
the state constitution that the supreme
court shall have power to order any
cause pending before a district court of
appeal to be heard and determined by
the supreme court and that such an
order may be made before Judgment
has been pronounced in the district
court or within thirty days after the
judgment shall have become final.
According to the constitution judg-
ments of the district court of appeal
become final thirty days after they have
been pronounced.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-08-22
CHICAGO MAKES MUCH
OF BRYAN'S VISIT
BY Associated Press.

CHICAGO, Aug. 21.-Arrangements
for the entertainment Of William j..
Bryan during his visit to Chicago early
next month includes reception and
luncheon at the Iroquois club and a
banquet at the Jefferson club.
1t is the aim of the entertainment
committee to make the latter event of
great political importance.
Accommodations Of an attendance of
from 500 to 1000 have been provided and
reservations made to date are said to
point to a large attendance.
Among those to whom. invitations to
be present and to make addresses have
been sent are Senator Robert Taylor
of Tennessee, Congressman Champ
Clark of Missouri, and Mayor Tom L.,
Johnson of Cleveland.
Attendance at the Iroquois club
luncheon is to be limited to members
of the club and representatives of the
Jefferson club.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-08-22
INDOR;E CANNON
FOR PRESIDENT
ILLINOIS REPUBLICANS ALSO
PUSH CULL0M'S CHANCES
Convention at Springfield Had spir-
tied Contest for Treasurer, End
ing In smulski's Nomination.
Administration Suits
BY Associated Press.

BY Associated Press.
SPRINGFIELD. ILL.,, Aug. 21.-Treas-
urer of state, John f. smuski.
Superintendent OF public instruction,
Francis G. Blaine.
Trustees of the state university, Car
rie c. Alexander, Fred Hatch Alex Nc
Lain, l.. l.. Lehman, short term.
The foregoing ticket was nominated
by the Republicans of Illinois today.
The presidential boom of Speaker
Joseph G.. Cannon for 1908, which was
launched last week by his own con-
gressional district. was given an en-
thusiastic Endorsement by todays con-
vention The mention Of Cannon s
name brought the convention to its
feet ana there IVES rouslng cheering.
The convention carried out the will
of the people of the state, expressed at
the primaries a few weeks ago, by a
unanimous Endorsement of Senator
Shelby NJ. Culom for recollection.
Outside of the Endorsement of Speak
er Cannon for president and Senator
of general interest in the conventions S
proceedings.
The fight for state treasurer was the
mcst spirited for the convention, but
Mr.. Snulski won easily on the second
ballot.
The lesoiuticns contain an indorse-
n,ent Of President Roosevelts admin
istration, of Illinois senators and repre-
sentatives in congress and of the adj
ministration Of Governor Deneen.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-08-22
WATER FIGHT is
ON IN SAN JOSE
sy Associated Press

Sy Associated Press
SAN JOSE, Cal, Aug. 21.-The Bay
Cities Water company, which is the
defendant in numerous suits brought
by fruit growers in the valley to re-
strain it from diverting the water of
the Coyote creek, today brought action
against the San Jose Water company.
the Spring Valley Water company and
the Suburban company to condemn Ger
tain lands owned by them and form
ing a strip directly across the reservoir
site of the plaintiff.
The Bay Cities company, during the
past few years. has acquired $4,000
acres of land for water purposes along
the Coyote. Llagas and Twas creeks.
1t claims 100000 inches of water from
these three streams, and it is said to
have expended nearly $2,0O0.O0O In it's
project of acquiring and impounding
the water.
In it's complaint the company alleges
that the defendant companies are
monopolies and that they have con-
spired together to hold this strip OF
land to prevent the construction of the
reservoir, and that they are maintain
ing an armed guard there to prevent
the employees of the plaintiff from
working.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-08-22
wARsHlPs COME OPPORTUNITY
Sailors Take Charge Of Valparaiso Till
Troops Arrive

by ASSoclS FreSS
NEW YORK, Aug. 21.-A cable to a
morning paper from Valparaiso, dated
yesterday, says;
The opportune arrival of the Chilean
feet, which steamed into Va paraiso
harbor, to be here to welcome Secre-
tary of State Root, helped to save the
situation following the earthquake.
AS in San Francisco. the sailors from
the warships were landed and placed
in charge of the city pending the ar
rival of government troops
They patrolled the water front and
guarded the wrecked banks and other
buildings containing valuables, with
orders to shoot thieves and marauders
on sight
The soldiers shot a number of la
drones who were caught rif1ing the
dead and robbing buildings, and their
bodies were suspended from telepl one
poles to the street corners, bearing
large placards reading:
"Por Ladrone," warming to looters
A strange fact in connection with the
earthquake is that the daily papers
published a prognostication of the ca
tastrophe several hours in advance Of
its occurrence.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-08-22
Republicans at Sacramento
By Associated Press.

BY ASsOcId Ted Press.
SACRAMENTO, Aug. 21.-The Re-
publican county convention was calm
all the way through, the slate being
broken only in one place.
William B. Hamilton, county clerk,
broke through one corner. 1t had been
arranged to oust him, but his popu-
larity was too strong. and the commit
tee let down the bars for him.
c. A. Hart was nominated for public
G. P. McMullen, ccro-
ner; Grove L, Johnson. assemb' yman,
Seventeenth district; Frank H. O'Brien,
assemblyman, Ei7htee1th district; E.
J. Lynch assemblyman, Nineteenth
district; e. A. Meister. supervisor Fifth
district; Leonard c. Thisby supervisor
Fifth district
Los Angeles herald., 1906-08-22
BURL|N GTON sets
SACKS ON FIRE
Furnaces Near Lincoln, Neb., Served
to Destroy Evidence, Contents
Being Fed to consum-
ing Element
Special to The Herald.

Special to The Herald.
OMAHA. Neb., Aug. 2l.-Two addi-
tional carloads of old papers We're
burned in the Burlington furnaces at at
Havelock, near Lincoln, ON Saturday
and Sunday, and Monday the papers
were taken from the cars in large
sacks
1t is reliably stated that 1860 sacks
filled with papers We're destroyed
The attention was first attracted TO
the affair by the flames shooting from
the big chimneys on Sunday when the
furnaces are usually shut down.
Inquiry was made by the residents
and Immediately efforts to destroy the
documents were redoubled.
Two engines were run up and down
the track, the fires under the boilers
being fed with paper from the two box
cars.
James p. Hayden Of the auditors
offiee IN this city supervised the burn
ing
Los Angeles herald., 1906-08-22
BOILERS RENDERED USELESS
Steamer Rests on coral-Needs Aid
From San Francisco
Rv AesOclnted Press


HONOLULU, Aug. 21.-The stranded
steamer Manchuria is suffering greatly
and the general opinion of those at the
scene of the wreck is that the vessel is
doomed.
Four of her eight boilers have been
rendered useless by repeated shocks
against the reef, damaging their foun-
dations. The port engine also is out of
commission ON account of the breaking
Of It's main pipe.
The vessel is believed to be about
twelve feet further inshore than when
she struck, in spite of the almost con-
slant tugging in the opposite direction,
ar she is leaking amdships. APP
parently the steamer rests amfdships
on a patch of hard coral, over which
she rolls and pitches as ON a pivot,
pounding especially hard on the port
bilge. Every shock jars her terribly
from low to stern.
Cart. Saunders says the only
chance to save the ship is to float her
soon. 1t is doubtful whether thsre Is
power enough in Honolulu to do so, and
aid from San Francisco is wanted.
Capt. Saunders shows that he is suf-
feringDfrom the strain he is un 11r, IA.
he still assumes all the blame. I1e is
receiving many expressions of sym
pathy from the passengers. They are
demanding that the steamship company
provide them with accommodations.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-08-22
ARIZONA CORPORATIONS,
$2,992,539,9OO

PHOENIX, Ariz., Aug. 21.-Owing to
Arizona's liberal Incorporation laws, the
territory's business in this line is rap
idly approaching that of New Jersey.
Interesting statistics for the fiscal
year ending June 80 are furnished by
Territorial Auditor Page.
During the year articles were filed
for 2206 corporations with aggregate
capitalization of 1882, ,539 900.
Filing fees and certified copies av-
erage an income to the territory of
$40 for each set of articles.
The largest capitalization of any one
company is $1OOOOOOO a project for the
North and South railway to connect
the United States with Siberia via Be-
ring strait. The par value of stock
Of most companies is one dollar, though
the par value of the stock of the one
hundred million dollar corporation is
one cent.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-08-22
co TO SUPERVISE RELIEF WORK
President Rieseo and staff Reach the
Stricken City

BY Associated f'ress
SANTIAGO, Aug. H.-A dispatch to-
day announces that President Riesco
is proceeding to Valparaiso accom-
panied by the ministers of the interior
and of war to supervise the relief work.
President Roosevelts message Of
sympathy with the Chilean people was
most gratefully received by the gov
ernment and people. and messages Of
sincere thanks were cabled to Wash
ington by the Chilean president.
Several kilograms from Santiago pub
lished here this morning announce the
arrival there from Valparaiso Of
Charles johnson Cana, well-known
Chilean, after a terrible journey, ac-
complished partly on foot and partly
on horseback. He confirms the reports
of the fearful destruction and incal-
culable loss of life at Valparaiso.
The Chilean minister of the interior
reports that the railroad from Tiltil to
Batuco is working regularly, but that
from Tiltil to Santiago the line has not
been working. At Colona, Batuco,
Polipico and Tiltil the railroad stations,
streets and dwellings have all been
destroyed.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-08-22
WANTS NO HITCH IN
STANDARD OIL CASES
By Associated Press.

CHICAGO, Aug. 21.-In preparing the
indictments upon which the Standard
Oil company is to ! e tried for accept
ing rebates, the government attorneys
are making special effort to have the
issue clear cut, and to that end a con-
ference has been called for Wednesday.
District Attorney ]. j. Cullivan of
Cleveland has been summoned, and in
company with Assistant Attorney Cen
eral Pagin, Special Prosecutor Morrison
and his assistants will examine such in
dtctment carefully and endeavor to so
on a technicality.
In order to give the attorneys all the
time needed both juries adjourned yes
terday until Thursday morning when it
is believed they will make their re-
ports to Judge Bethea of the United
States court.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-08-22
WOULD PROMOTE
PHILIPPINE SCOUTS
BY Associated Press.

BY Associated Press.
WASHINGTON, Aug. 21.--Some bet
ter method of advancement of officers
of the Philippine scouts is advocated
by Brigadier eneral James A. Buch-
anan, retired commander of the de-
partment of the Visayas in his final
report to the war department.
Under the present law lieutenants
cannot be promoted to the grade of
captain. Many lieutenants of the Phil
ippine scouts are and have been for
five years performing captains duty
and have kept their companies in ex-
cellent condition only to have a first
lieutenant of the line supersede them in
command with a captains rank and
pay.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-08-22
KERMIT ROOSEVELT
MAKES OVERLAND RIDE
Nv Associated Press.

DEADwooD, G. D., Aug, 21.--Kermit
Roosevelt son OF the president, left
Sunday on long Cv,r.ond horseback
trip to the ranch On which his father
first started his Wild west career, To-
Gated near Medora. N. d. Regular COW
ponies are being used. roundup out
fit, provision wagon and camping equip
ment follow the party.
Capt. Seth Bullock has charge of the
outfit, which consists Of Builock's son,
young Roosevelt and several others, In
cluding Roosevelt's eastern friend, John
Heard.
At Medora young Roosevelt will meet
many Of his fathers old friends, men
who rode with him during the stirring
days Of the cattle rustlers' war.
The trip will consume a week or ten
days and is purely a camping trip, no
hunting being INDUCED In, although
some fishing Is being done.