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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-02-01
BURGLARS ASSAULT
VIRGINIA WOMEN
FOUR VICTIMS CHLOROFORMED
BLOODHOUNDS AND DETECT
IVES SENT TO SCENE-GOR-
DONSVILLE EXCITED.

Norfolk. Va, January 3l.-upon tele-
phonic advices received from Gordons-
vile, Va, detective started today with
bloodhounds from Suffolk, en- route to
Gordonsville to run down burglars who
are reported TO have entered two resi-
dences in Gordonsville last night. and as
saulted after choroformlng two women in
each hourse Reports from Gordonsville
are to the effect that one of the women
has revived sufficiently 10 tell of the as
sault made upon her while three others
are still unconscious and In serious
condition.
A special to the Norfolk Ledger Dis
patch says that the burglars first entered
the house of Edward Davenport and at
tempted to chloroform Misses Annie and
Lottie Davenport. The screams of tho
women frightened the burglars off. TIE
house of Rev. f. A. Meade, w. A. Blake
ly and w w. Scott, all prominent resi-
dents, also were entered Screams OF
women likewise frightened the burglars
off from these places
GordonsVille is In high state of ex-
citement and II the men are captured I
is feared they will be lynched
Bloodhounds are being sent to the
gpanp
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-02-01
GROVER CLEVELAND
ELECTED CHAIRMA
WILL ALSO BE CHIEF COUNSEL
OF ASSOCIATION OF LIFE IN
sURANcE PREslDENTs-oETs A
SALARY OF $4,000 A YEAR.

New York, January 3l.-Grover Cleve-
land. former President of the United
States was elected chairman of the as
sociation of life insurance presidents at
a meeting OF the executive committee Of
that organization today In this city.
Mr.. Cleveland's election was unanimous,
and he has accepted the position.
The Association OF Insurance Presi-
dents. which was recently organized, is
composed of the executives of the prin-
cipal life insurance companies of this
country. The object of the organization
is to cooperate for all kinds of reform
which the members claim vii increase
dividends to policy holders.
Mr.. Cleveland will also act as chief
counsel for the association. In addition to
these duties, Mr.. Cleveland will act as
referee in cases of disputes between the
companies. For his services he will re-
ceive from the association the salary OF
$4,000 a year.
1t was announced that Mr.. Cleveland
will remain trustee OF the majority OF
the stock of the Equitable Life Assur-
ance society, but for these services he
Will receive no compensation from any
source
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-02-01
.LEVEE CAN HOLD BUT
FEW HOURS LONGER
Vast Area VIII Be Flooded in
Arkansas
EARTHW0RK Is CRUMBLING
North Section of Helena and Small
Towns nundated-River Two
Feet Above Danger Line
at Vicksburg.
.EARTHWORk Is CRUMBLING

Memphis, January a.-With the water
overlapping the embankment and the
earthwork fast crumbling, a break in the
levee at Hollybush, Ark, few miles
north of the city, and the overlooking
of vast area is anticipated within the
next few hours.
Reports from Marion, Ark, and other
points situated within the valley through
which the water would flow toward the
st. Francis river. that natural outlet, are
that hope of saving the levee has been
practically abandoned.
Unfavorable weather conditions have
added to the seriousness of the situation.
Rain has fallen almost continuously to-
day and continues tonight. The stage of
the river reached on the Memphis gauge
tonight at o'clock, was 39.4 rise of
0.4 feet The preceding twelve hours lack
but little over foot of the maximum
gauge predicted by Forecaster Emory of
40 feet and inches. and there is an in
terval of at least two days before the
crest Is due here.
At Helena, Ark, the north protecting
levee has been swept away. and the
main levee is endangered. The entire
north section of the city and several
small towns in the vicinity are mum
dated. Conditions along Wolf river to-
night continues serious, and while no
breaks have yet been reported, the levees
continue to slough into the stream.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-02-01
Conspiracy and Restraint Of
Trade is Charged
CONTROLS 200 THEATRES
Prevents Enterprise From Playing In
Any But Independent Houses.
klaw G Erlanger Promise
Sensation.

New York. January 31.-rhe grand jury
today returned an Indictment against the
Sc called theatrical trust. charging con-
spiracy and restraint of trade
Abraham Erlanger and Marc klaw ap-
peared in court and were admitted to
bail in $1,000 each.
Pleading to the indictments was put
over for one week. Samuel f. Nixon and
). Fred zimmerman are said to be in
Philadelphia.
The Indictment is against Nixon and
Zimmerman, Ikiaw and Erlanger Charles
Froham and Al Hayman, who are alleged
to constitute the trust. 1t was handed
UP to Judge Foster in the court of gem
eral sessions today. Alfred Lauterbach
of counsel for the defendants was in
court ana at once communicated WITH
several of his clients, instructing them to
appear in court to give bail. Messrs.
Fronham and Hayman are now in
Europe.
The statement sets forth in detail the
acts of the so-called trust and it's
efforts to prevent certain theatrical en-
terprises from playing in any other than
independent theatres Some of the wit
nesses before the grand jury testihed
that In certain cases the trusts COM
trust to do the booking of plays, eharg-
ing 331& per cent of the net receipts fog
the booking The Indictment alleges that
the so-caled trust controls more than
200 of the prominent theatres in the
county.
1t is charged that in the contracts be-
| tween the theatres and members of the
trust" there was a conspiracy In re-
straint of trade.
| The following statement was issued by
! AL Hayman and Klaw and Erlanger:
I'VE are not surprised at this indict-
| ment as It has been street and table talk
for over year. The malice and motives
which inspired IL are tales for another
telling, and will be subject to wondefment
/ 10 the inundated.
! IF any one doubts IL decentralization
| of the present district rreys office he
need only notice the freedom with which
| grand jury proceedings were published
daily. Certainly the witnesses and grand
jurors themselves would not talk about
what happened IN the grand jury room.
Every business institution which de-
velops to large proportion Is in danger of
| being denominated a trust and an in
dctment for being a member of trust
seems to be the badge of success pinned
on successful business men by their un-
successful competitors"
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-02-01
LIGHT HARNESS HORSE SALE.
Ed. Custer, Champion 2-Year-Old
Brings $e2oo-Other Sales.

New York. January 31.-Ed Custer, the
champion 2-year-old of 1906. and one Of
the best and most consistent 3-year-olds
last year. IN a season of particularly good
ones was the star of mid-winter sale Of
light harness horses by the Fasig-Tip-
ton company in Madison Square Garden
today He was purchased by A. c. Dam
forth Of Washington. H., for 5000 after
exciting bidding.
Next to Ed Custer. Rudy Kip. 2o4A a
son of McEwen, attracted attention. He
was knocked down to A. c. Jones Of this
city for $500. Rudy Kip Is "A 9-year-old
Brown PAGER. Other sales were:
The Friend, to e. r. Rise Of Boston,
had to 90 for $500 Kingstress. 209&i
s4lG0, George A. Coleman; Owaissa, John
Fl Schultz OF Port Chester, n. Y, $500
Axtell H.. Charles Coyn of Albany s2l50
Who Knows, b. Leahy of New York,
Sl350; George NJ, A. Desper Of Reading,
Pa $i525; Kelly, to D. Below. Philadel-
phia. H150: Imperlno. trotter, 2:2o. b. h.,
by Allerton-C Cyprus, j. H. Paulson, $500;
Picknell PAGER. 2:l5A. b. h.. by Allerton-
Bonbon II. r. Tyson, New York. s1525;
J. n Blackmore trotter. 2:11h, b. e.. by
Bowbells- Oracle. j. Z. Fillips, Gravesend
n Y, S2100.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-02-01
PROHIBITION FIGHT
Splits Democratic Party In okIahoma a
Constitutional Convention.

Guthrie, okla, January 31.--The prohi-
bition fight was fairly launched in the
constitutional convention today, and both
the morning and afternoon sessions were
devoted to speeches supporting and at
tacking the majority and minority reports
of the liquor traffic committee. A new
phase has been injected by the Rose
amendment. which provides for a sepa-
rate submission of the liquor question to
the voters OF the proposed Oklahoma con-
stitution. This takes precedence of both
reports, and also the Williams substitute,
which advocates constitutional prohibi-
ton, along the lines suggested by the en-
abling act. The democratic party Is split.
due to the widely varied platform on
which the delegates were elected.
The prohibition discussion will continue
tomorrow.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-02-01
Bills Go Through Without One
Vote Being CastAgainst
Them
HOUSE PASSES The
REDUCED FEE BILL

RA-TERAY RESOLUTION INDoRs-
ING PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT FOR
ACTION IN BROWNSVILLE AF-
FAIR is PiGEoNHoLED BY THE
SENATE WHEN 1T is FOR THE
SECOND TIME REFERRED TO
THE COMMITTEE ON RULES.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-02-01
3o5a Cases of Scarlet Fever.

Chicago. January 31.-Onlcials of the
health department today estimated the
number OF contagious disease in the city
at AT. OF these 3O5s are scarlet fever.
Today 281 new cases were reported
against 314 yesterday.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-02-01
Three Added, Three Released
Again Eleven in P,ssSS
COUNSEL BLOCKS JEROME
In an Effort to Excuse Another Juror
Strong Friction Developes-Fre-
quent Sensatlons-Garvln Will
Make Opening Address.

New York, January 31-Sensations were
frequent in the Thaw murder trial today.
and before the two sessions of court had
ended, three sworn jurors had been re-
leased from further service In the case,
making five In all summarily excused
from the trial panel during the last three
days. In the case of two of the released
jurors no explanation was made in court.
The third WAS allowed to go upon a
physicians certificate that his life would
be imperilled by the close confinement
of jury service.
Three satisfactory talesmen were found
to replace the excused jurors, SO that
when the rapidly shifting situation UNDER
went survey at the close of the day.
there were again eleven men in the jury
box, the same number that had been
seated at the close OF yesterdays ses-
sion
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-02-01
Dog Bill.

Nashville, January sl.-The lower house
OF the Tennessee legislature passed the
Graham dog bill today. This bill requires
the registration OF all female dogs and to
prevent them running at large. The bill
now goes to the governor for signature.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-02-01
Embankment Washes.

Natchez, Miss. January 31.-A report
reached here early today that Texas and
Pacific railroad embankments at Bouger
La, on which several levee contractors
with large outfits worked last summer,
has been wished out. Bouger is in Con-
cordia parish and the water Is backing
up in that parish. The gauge at this
port stood 45.6 at 8 O'Clock this morning.
Above Danger Line.
Vicksburg, Miss, January 31.AThe river
here reached forty-seven feet early today.
or two feet above the danger line.
The Yazoo canal in front of the city is
swollen to such proportions that 1t Is
nearly as wide as the Mississippi during
it's noraml conditions. The backwater In
the Yazoo and 5unf1ower rivers have al
ready overflown large stetch Of coun-
try, and every Steamboat is bringing in
cattle and human beings from the low
lands. The government boats in the har-
bor have steam up and are ready to move
TO any point at a moments notice.
Government barges are loaded with
sacks and wheelbarrows ready for any
emergency.
Situation Aggravated.
New Orleans, January 31.-The ap-
nroaching flood situation here was aggra-
vated today by the announcement of the
local weather bureau that a stage Of
twenty feet will be reached at New Or
leans, owing TO rains OF the past two
days over the Mississippi valley
Nineteen feet has been the generally
predicted stage. The gauge today read
1sa. with the water, which has reached
the top of a low section Of the levee In
the downtown district at Canal street.
beginning to wash the sand bags which
have been piled on the levee.
The swollen river was an object or In
n
who crowd New Orleans at this time OF
the year. Even If twenty feet is reached
the water will be foot under previous
rises.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-02-01
USuIps Governmental Functions,
Violates the Constitution, H.
Vades Judicial PtHOgatIVss
ADMIRAL SCHLEY SHALL Be
HEARD, LIVING OR DEAD

ROOTS DOCTRINE OF ENLARGE.
MENT OF FEDERAL POWER Is
DANGEROUS TO THE INSTITU-
TONS OF THE COUNTRY, AND
DEMOCRATS SHOULD TAKE UP
AS THEIR BATTLE CRY THE RE-
SERVED RIGHTS OF STATES.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-02-01
More Jury Changes.

Rumors were current today that the
end of the jury changes is not yet in
sight and that further chapters may be
added to what has already become an
unprecedented record in criminal proceed
ure in New York city
There were several conferences of at
torneys this afternoon at which District
Attorney Jerome is said to have vigorous
ly urged the release of still another juror
now on the panel Thaw's counsel, how
ever, are said to have blocked ever
effort of the, prosecuting officer in this
direction. Tie disagreement which first
developed in Justice Fitzgeralds cham
bers half an hour before the afternoon
session began, was resumed in open court
al the judges desk twice thereafter. and
engendered a bitter feeling among the
attorneys. Heretofore the relations of the
district attorney and his assistant with
Thaws counsel have been of the friend
liest nature. This afternoon there was
friction of the most apparent character.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-02-01
Days Sensations.

Tho fifst OF the days sensations came
immediately after tardy opening of the
morning session The delay was due to
a conference of the attorneys with the
presiding judge. Finally when court
opened District Attorney Jerome an
nounced that it had been unanimously
agreed to relieve Juror David S. Walker
and Louis Haas from further service. Mr..
Walker, who is son of John Brisben
Walker, was No. and Mr.. Haas was
No on the jury roll. Both are young
men and unmarried. Neither could offer
an explanation for the courts action in
ordering their discharge.
1t was taken for granted that the re-
lease of these two jurors had ended
the days surprises, but during the lunch
con recess rumors of a further reduction
in the personnel of the jury were put
in circulation.
Thaws attorneys had been none too
willing to allow Messrs. Walker and
Haas to be replaced, and it was only aft
er long argument by the district attor-
ney that they consented in the case of the
third man. The afternoon conference
was evidently of some warmth, for when
District Attorney Jerome appeared in the
court room, he was visibly angry. He
dispatched his assistant, Mr. Garvan, on
an important errand.
The examination of the first talesman
called after the conference was on under
circumstances that indicated feeling ex-
listed on both sides.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-02-01
Another Conference.


MIR. Garvan returned to court after an
absence of 40 minutes, and when Mr..
Jerome called another conference which
was held this time at the judges desk,
there were gesticulations and an indica-
tion of a lively argument, but again to
no avail. and the regular proceedings
were resumed.
Toward the first of the afternoon ses-
sion a messenger came from the district
attorneys office. and there was whis-
pered consultation with Justice Fitzger-
aid and attorneys, ana 1t was announced
that because of i'll health juror No. H.,
Henry l. Kleinberger, a silk merchant,
would be relieved from further service.
This action was complete surprise and
evidently had no connection with the
earlier conference. Mr.. Kleinberger' S
physician had informed the district at
torney's office of the danger to his
patient's health, and ii was agreed that
he should be excused
Two of the three jurors added to the
panel were secured at the morning ses-
sion They are Oscar A. Pink, sales
man, IS years of age, who replaced Mr.
Walker as No. 4, and Wilbur s. Steele,
manufacturer. so years old, who re-
placed Mr.. Haas as No 8. The juror
secured during the afternoon to replace
Mr. Kleinberger as No. IL is Joseph b.
Bolton, q years of age. clerk. All three
are married men.
II is believed that the twelfth juror will
be secured tomorrow morning, but the
uncertainty as to the term of service or
a juror now sitting on the trial panel was
so strong today that predictions are all
but worthless.
District Attorney Jerome announced TO-
day for the first time that he had de-
cided not to make the opening address to
the jury. He will turn the task over to
his assistant, Francis p. Garvan, who
has had immediate charge of the Thaw
case ever since the night of the tragedy.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-02-01

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The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-08-18

okiNOhrChto WIN CHS HloiCohVy OdUioo
used in Great Britain The census Of
Massachusetts ordered by Lieutenant
Governor Hutchinson is used to illustrate
the authors points.
Renewed interest in this whole sub
ject Of the annuity is predicted in this
country as a result OF the general es-
tt Ills .ment q savings ami insurance
banks. Although rates, basel on speci.
fic tables Of mortality, must obviously
be prepared by state actuary it is pos
sible to show in a general way how easi-
ly an individual can pension himself
under the annuity system. Suppose a
man of thirty.fve earning the good wa
ges that are universal in this era Of
prosperity carries perhaps little life
insurance that affords present protec-
tion for his family But his children
are already growing up. What he has
most esriously to consider henceforth
is not the chance Of early death, but how
not to become burden to others after
the productive years are over; for men
wear out early in this strenuous age
Such man, earning, say, thirty OF
thrg-fve dolara week might contract
with three savings banks for deferred
annlities Of 500 each, to begin when be
is Gftys That would mean that for the
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-08-18
WINS ON "STAYAwAY."

A New Orleans police sergeant took
his wife to the races recently. Having
no knowledge OF the betting game, he
asked q brother officer for information
on the races TO be held next day. The
other was surprised at his friends sud-
den show OF interest in racing, and, not
caring to encourage any one in betting
on the ponies, after q moments rehec-
tion said the best bet was "Stayaway.''
The sergeant took the tip seriously
missing tha joke entirely. and his wife
was no less enthusiastic. as visions OF
half the spoils OF the raid on the bookies
rose before her On reaching the track
they secured program and looked II
over, but "StayawaY' was not on the
card. After looking the program over
two or three times his wife called his
attention to Getaway" in the last race,
saying perhaps he had not caught the
name right. But the sergeant was sure
Of the name. His trust in his brother
officer was supreme.
just before the last race the sergeant's 5
wife urged him to bet at least $40 on
Getaway" saying she felt sure that was
the horse hi4 friend had tipped him to
play.
The bOokies were laying l2 to
against Getaway when the sergeant
got his ticket, but strong play soon
followed, which backed him down, and
when the horses faced the barrier
Getaway was second choice, and the
talent were rewarded by. his winning in
a driving finish.
The .ergeant jokingly referred to the
mistake in the names on meeting his
friend the next day, and is not yet wise
to the fact that he was the victim OF a
hit of sarcasm that netted him $l20.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-08-18

mnainasr OF his lie after that age he
would have an annual pension Of $500,
The exact cost OF such protection during
old aye in an American community can
not be stated, That will have to be
determined By q state actuary under the
new savings Insurance plan. Based,
however, ON the classic English tables,
the mans annual contribution between
the ayes of 50 and so In order to effect
the purchase OF these three anmlities of
$l00 each would amount to about $50
by no means an impossible saving for
u man earning Sl5oo or more. And in no
other way--unless through the accident
OF lucky speculatious--could u wage
earner's savings bc made TO yield for
him so large an income, available at Just
the time OF life when he Is NOSE likely
otherwise to become dependent upon
tho charity OF relatives, Many other
forms OF annuity besides the foregoing,
are, of course, possible. Some involve
payment as lump sum at the date from
which the pensioning payments are made
Others Of lump sum to he put on com.
pound interest years before this date.
The scheme to be adopted in Massachu'
setts viii doubteless involve protection
to those who purchase annuities by in.
stallment payments so that II for some
reason, AS on account Of illness or loss
OF work, the payments have to be dis.
continued, the annuity will have a sur
render value just as life policy would
in similar circumstances, These mat
ters were provided for in general terms
in the act recently drawn up by Louis
d. Brandies and presented to the lewis.
latue by Representative Norman H..
White, secretary OF the Massachusetts
Savings League. The most essential
point is that for the first time the
workers OF an American state are to
have an opportunity, under careful SUI
prvision OF the Commonwealth to effect
their own old age pensions,