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The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-11-12
Oakland Bank Closes.

Oakland, Cal, November 1.-The Union National bank. the oldest bank in Oak land, closed it's doors today. The off cers of the bank say that they are only taking advantages of the local holiday to straighten up their business.
 The Oakland clearing house is invest- gating it's assets, but will not report for several days. J. D. Brown of the Cali fornia Safe Deposit and Trust company was vice president until a few days ago. It is stated the bank closed because of it's connections with the California Safe Deposit and Trust company. A statement of assets and liabilities will be given out later.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-11-12
Chadwick Jewel Case.

Washington, November 1.-The su- preme court of the United States today declined for the present to dismiss the case of the United States vs. Larkin, for which a motion was presented last Mon- day. The case involves the question of the right of Collector Leach of Cleve- land, O., to seize some of the jewery Of the late Mrs. Cassie L. Chadwick in New York City, that was held by Larsin as pledge for debt. MT. Leach acted upon the theory that the jewelry had beeu |slnuggled and took possession of it to satisfy debts of Ohio creditors. The court postponed action upon the motion to dis miss until after the case could be heard upon it's merits.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-11-12
Bank Closes Temporarily.

Ventura, Cal, November 1.-The bank of William Collins & Sons of this city closed it's doors today and a statement was given out that the bank is talking advantage of the day as a holiday The bank of Collins & Sons has long been considered one of the most substantial institutions of this county. It has de- posits of over s40O,000 from the farmers and business men of this section, but its assets far exceed this amount. The i'm mediate cause of the suspension is the fact that ready money was not obtainable. to the refusal of the farmers to sell their crop and the banks inability to secure aid from its correspondents in San Francisco and other cities.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-11-12
AGREEMENT REACHED.
Atlanta-Birmingham Fire Insurance
 Company Will Settle.

Atlanta. November 11.-An agree. ment was reached today between at- torneys representing the Atlanta-Bir- mingham Fire Insurance company of Atlanta and claimants against the company, by which all the losses sus- tained by the fire following the recent San Francisco earthquake will be set tied for 30 cents on the $1. The con- pany, whose liabilities are now placed at s1 100000 and it's assets at $500 900, was placed in the hands of receivers shortly after the San Francisco dis aster. The agreement reached was presented to United States Judge New man and was by him referred to Spe- cial Master Slaton. who set December 10 for a hearing of the matter.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-11-12
Bradley Case Adjourned.

Washing ton, November 11.-On account of the death of Justice McComas of th' court of appeals of the District of Colum- bia, criminal court No. l, in which Mrs. Annie NJ Bradley was to have been put on trial today, on the charge of murder ing former Senator Arthur Brown of Utah. took an adjournment upon conven- ing at 10 o'clock until Wednesday morn ing at the same hour. Mrs. Bradley was in court, as were also her attorneys and many witnesses.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-11-12
ADJUSTMENTS.
"Black Patti Troubadours.

Black Paths Troubadours, well known organization of eolored singers. dancers and comedians, gave two per formances at the Jefferson theatre yes terday. The company was up to Black Pattis usual standard and the show was much on the order of it's previous ap pearances here, with the exception that new songs and specialties have been in- troduced. The balcony and gallery were both filled last night by admirers of Black Patti among the coored people. They seemed to enjoy the performance im- menSelY.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-11-12
Strikers Are Turned Down.

Brockton, Mass, November 11.-A number of the lasters formerly em- ployed by the W. l.. Douglass Shoe company who went on strike as mem bers of an independent union some six weeks ago and who on Saturday last voted to call the strike off, applied for their old positions today, but none vase put to work. The firm stated that it is satified with it's present crew of lasters, provided under contract by the Boot and Shoe Workers union.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-11-12
Nations Credit Good.

Indianapolis, Ind, november 1.-The directors of the National Association of Credit Men, the largest commercial or ganization in the Unted States, with a membership of 90OO, met here today and affirmed the implicit faith of the or gapization in the commercial integrity of the nation and in the business principles on which the affairs of the mercantile community are conducted with.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-11-12
CaIeb powers' Trial,

Georgetown, Ky. November 1.-The fourth trial of Caleb Powers, charged with complicity in the assassination of of William Goebel, was called today before Special Judge J. s. Morris, but owing to the absence of common wealth witnesses the case was passed until tomorrow morning. Over 100 witnesses for the prosecution were called. but only dozen answered present.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-11-12
Grace Georue In "Divorcons."

Grace George has met with such favor both in London and New York as Cypri- enne in "Divorcons' that she is to re- tain the play for all this season, and will be seen in 1t at the Jefferson theatre Wednesday evening, November 13. In con- versation the other day Miss George said: "The reading of MT. Huneker's study of modern dramatists has turned my thoughts to Maeterllnck. Ibsen and Strind- berg. After the production Of The Lady from the Sea- which l hope to make carly next year, l shall begin to prepare for a production of one of Strindberg's plays, two of which l am now transiatng from the French
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-11-12
The Pioneer of Them All.

Clarence Bennetts "rhe Holy City" is the first and original John the Baptist play It is the only one that has been real success. All others are mere imi- tations. It is the only one that tells the beautiful old Bible history with a spirit of reverence and devotion. This play will be seen at the Jefferson the atre Tuesday, matinee and night.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-11-12
Cashier Broke the Bank.

Norfolk, November 1.-The Peoples bank of Portsmouth, which suspended several days ago, went into the hands of a receiver tonight upon petition of the directors, who gave out a state ment that the bank had been made insolvent through dedication by the cashier
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-11-12
Bitter Cold Weather.

Colorado Springs, Colo, November Il. Most unreasonable weather has prevailed in this vicinity since Sunday morning. Two inches of snow fell yesterday and the temperature today was 10 degrees above zero. Snow and bitter cold weather is reported from the Cripple Creek dis trict.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-11-12
Purchase of Silver.

Washington, November 1.-The treas ury department today purchased 2oo,ooo ounces of silver at 5S.5s4 cents per fine ounce, half to be delivered in New Dr. leans and the other half in Denver.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-11-12
Six Inches of Snow.

Wheeling. W. Va, November 11.-six inches of snow are reported from Will liam. w. Va. in Tucker county
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-11-12
Snow at Shreveport.

Shreveport La. November 11.-Snow aurries occurred here this morning, break ing the earliest previous record which was November 26, 1878. There has not yet been a killing frost here:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-11-12
Two Inches of Snow.

Cleveland, O., November 11-Nearly two inches of heavy snow fell here today. Street car traffic was delayed in some sections of the city.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-11-12
Cold Wave Coming.

Washington, November n.-The wealth CT bureau tonight issued the following special forecast:
 "cold wave or frost warnings have been issued for the southern states generally"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-11-12
SIeet at Waco.

Waco, Tex, November 1l.-In Central Texas today sleet is falling mixed with a little snow, with temperature of 8. A high north wind prevails.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-11-12
PERSONAL

Among the passengers who will sail to- day from New York on the Kronprinzessin Cecilie of the North German Lloyd line Is George H. Schuler of Birmingham.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-11-12
SIeet In Georoja.

Columbus. Ga, November 11.-Sleet fell in West Georgia this morning, breaking all recent weather records.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-11-12

is a first-cla play of its kind and is in- terestng even to theatregoers who do not affect the strenuous drama.
The Monmouth inquirer., 1907-02-07
Tour of InepectiOn.

With view to becoming better &C.
quainted with the employees and to
more thoroughly familiarize them
selves with existing conditions along
this branch of the Central Railroad OF
New Jersey, General Passenger Agent
Hope of the Central and his corps of
assistants, together with Adver Using
Manager Tomalin, will cover this ter
ritory in special car and will visit
Freehold within the next 10 days.
Wilhelm this section the officials will be
escorted over the road by District Pas:
senger Agent Ira E. Whyte. The
tour will be the first of its kind ever
undertaken by the Central railroad.
Beginning next Tuesday every de-
pot along the CentraPs system will be
visited by the officials. They will first
go over the main line to Scranton. Pa
then the line through Lakewood to
Bay Head. The Atlantic coast line
will be inspected last.
The Central has again leased from
T. Frank Appleby the portion OF his
real estate headquarters Asbury Park
used as an office by District Pas
senger Agent Whyte.
The Monmouth inquirer., 1907-02-07
Senator aainturn to be- Judge.

JusticeC Charles e. Hendrirkson, who
presides over the Monmouth and
Ocean county circuit of the New Jer-
sey supreme court, will retire from
the bench, it is understood, before his
term expires, enc year hence. Senator
James e. Minturn of Hudson county,
it is said will be bis successor.
The venerable Justice Hendrickson
was stricken with paralysis while in
Ocean Grove three years ago. and has
not enjoyed the best of health since.
While hearing the Natal murder
trial at Freehold some time ago, he
succumbed from fatigue and it was
thought for a time that he would be
unable to finish the famous DIR.
Brouwer trial at Toms River.
1t is understood that Justice Hem
Erickson is resting in Philadelphia at
the present time. Monmouth county
la wyers have been unable to transact
any legal business with him owing to
his indispositiOn. It is we'll known
that Judge Hendrickson desires to
put aside judicial cares and obtain
necessary rest, Both he and his
prospective successor are Democrats.
Senator Minturn has been corpora
ton attorney for Hoboken for many
years, during which tune he has
brought about many adjustments.
He is the minority leader of the sem
ate and imbued with practical reforms.
The Monmouth inquirer., 1907-02-07
IerseY's Guard Spent $3.50, 42s.

Ouartermaster Genera G. Edward
Murray has Just submitted to Gov
ernor Stokes his annual report con-
corning the cost Of the National
Guard and Naval Reserve, the States
citizen soldiers and senmen-
1t is shown that the cost Of the
whole military Organization for the
year 1906, Including balance of
$50, 430.44 expended on the new
arnory in Trenton was $3.50, 429.4 A.
OF this amount $t61, 2O7. 81 was devoted
to the militia, while the balance went
to the Naval Reserves. The division
$82,6i7.98, OF which amount the FEEDER
al Government paid $22, 1868. To
send New Jersey troops to Mt. Gretna
to maneuyer with the federal forces
cost &4.l73.89.. The Naval Reserve
cruises OF 1906 cost New Jersey Che
sum Of 82.3fO.25. The Government
aided the State to the extent OF
43A, 8O5. 90 In cash aud military stores
to the value OF $27, 1874.
Among the items OF expense for the
Guard during the year were the follow
ing CHARACTERIZATION for battalion
drills, ETC., &41, gil. xS; rifle range aud
practice, eco, 090,79; ordinance, stores.
uniforms, ETC., $7,0S0e4; aEmories
$22, 500.
General Murray commends the do
ing away with the old style of cooking
at the Sea Girt camp grounds and the
serving OF the food to the soldiers by
companies instead OF ia the common
mess halls. The new method effects
a saving in the food supplies
The report says that New Jersey
will shortly draw from the United
States Government 3 supply of the
new United States magazine rifles,
which will be used hereafter in COM
petition for national trophy and like
prizes,
The Monmouth inquirer., 1907-02-07
viii 0pnose New School.

Residents of Kensington Park and
vicinity, situated in Eatontown town
ship, are opposed to the ere ction of a
$23. 600 school house at Eatontown.
The residents and taxpayers of that
locality will vote against the PROPOSE.
ton at the special school election to
be held at the EatontOwn school
house Thursday night.
The Kensington Park residents say
that the erection of such a costly
building at this time would increase
taxes and that they are already pay
ing enough, besides, the new school
building, they declare, is not needed.
George W. Ramsey, formerly of Leb.
anon, has sued DIR. Frank johnson,
of Stanton, and DIR. Henry III. Miller,
of Lebanon, for $4,000. He asserts
they committed him to the state asy-
Ium in Trentonas insane when he was
not. Ramsey had a suit pending
against the Public Service corpora
ton and negotiations to settle it
were under way when relatives, it is
said, interfered to prevent such
action. Ramsey says he went to A.
j. David, his counsel, and told him
relatives were planning TO, send him
away as insane. 1t is said that DIR.
Charles Schlichter, on, advice OF
David, examined Ramsey, and declar-
ed him SAME, but that two days after
ward he was taken away and kept
forleight months ip the asylum, at
Tren ton, from Which he escaped
some months ago. He is now living
in Macon, Ga.
The Monmouth inquirer., 1907-02-07
mis-. ANNIE HENNRssEv.

wife of Captain John +. Hennessey. 0f
Atlantic avenue, Long Branch, di8d
Saturday morning after three weeks
illness. Mrs. Hennessey was first DE-
tackled with grip and later suffered
from abcesses in the head. Her con-
dition was not thought serious until
a few days ago. The end came at I've
o'clock. Mrs. Hennessey was the
daughter of the late John aud Amelia
Francis aud was born in Howell
township. Her mother il still living.
Mrs. Hennessey is survived by q hus~
band and six children. The children
are Mrs. Ada Morris, Mrs. Sadie Van
Brunt, Harry Hennessey, Miss Nellie
Hennessey, Ralph Hennessey and ira
Hennessey. The surviving brothers
and sister are Sheriff Charles Aga
Francis, William S. Francis and Miss
Sarah Francis. Mrs. Hennessey WAS
a member of the Asbury H. e. Church
and a woman much beloved in that
community. The funeral services
were held on Tuesday at / 80 o'clock.
from the house, Rev. Dr. Joseph Gray
Edwards officiating. The interment
was at West Long Branch. Mrs.
Hennessey WAS in her 58th year.
The Monmouth inquirer., 1907-02-07

An innovation will be instituted to
day by the state department of public
instruction when applicants for state
teachers certificates will be question
ed in elementary agriculture. In
reality this is the first move for the
Introduction of agriculture into the
public schools of the state.
The examination OF teachers who
desire to teach in the state beginThurs
day aud continued until Friday
afternoon A large number OF
teachers took the examinations.
Some time ago the state depart
ment sent notices to applicants for
state teaehers' certificates that ques-
tions would be asked upon the SUBJ
iect of elementary agriculture.
Books on this subject were not only
sent to the applicants, but to many
other teachers throughout the state.
The questions on agriculture we're
be asked in order to see how
the plan to include the subject MT
future examinations will operRei.
The answering OF the questions did
not interfere with the regular exalni-
nation, nor will the answers figure IN
the averages. sa MI ss
The state department has forward
ed to county superintendents liter
allure upon the subject OF agriculture
and this will be distributed among
the teachers ia the various count es.
Books ON agriculture will also be
placed In county school libraries so
that teachers can familiarize them
selves with The subject. ~
The members of the state depart
ment of public instruction believe
that the teaching of elementary
agriculture in the public schools will
be OF great benefit to scholars and
plans are being arranged for the in
stallation OF this branch among the
other subjects taught in both city and
country schools.
The Monmouth inquirer., 1907-02-07
A. MARcELLUs sMocK,

who was well known Ia Freehold al
Marcy Smock, died in Brooklyn on
Monday, Feb. 4tb. 1907, aged about
81 years. OF tuberculosis, after Il years
illness. Mr. Smocl< was the oldest
son Of the late J Conover and Mrs.
Sarah Smock and was born in Free
hold He was educated at the Free
hold Institute and served as d clerk in
the Freehold post-o office several years
and resigned to take position in
Brooklyn. About 26 years ago be
married Miss Jennie Gniileadeu, M
Brooklyn. whose father now boards
with Miss Smock, on Hudson street.
Besides his widow he leaves the fol-
lowing children to mourn his loss
Theodore b. Elnock, OF BROOKLYN;
Miss Isabel and Fred. He was A
brother of Mr.. Uriah Smoek. nefr
Freehold, and Mrs. John IT. Rosell, Of
Hudson street. The deceased Vas
faithful, considerations and highly ~
spected by all his acquai1tanc4s.
The funeral took place at 8p. H., st
his late residence in BROOKLYN aud
the remains we're brought to Free
hold on the noon train aid ingertneni
was in Green lawn cemeterv. Rev.
Theo Bayles officiated.
The Monmouth inquirer., 1907-02-07
stiles Plea Saves seyIer From Iail

Otto Seyler, 10 years old, of Asbury
Park, who last week pleaded guilty
TO stealing an overcoat from Leonard
Hulit, jr., at the Oreos Athletic club,
was arraigned before Judge Foster
here Thursday morning for sentence,
but owing to the kindness of Jacob
Stiles was saved from spending three
or four years in one of the state re-
formatnries.
When the Judge was about to sem
tence the young man, Mr.. Stiles. who
was an interested spectator in the
court room, arose to his feet and ad-
dressed the court. He promised il
sentence was suspended to give Seyler
"a start in the world along the right
path and TO be responsible for his
actions ia the future. The court was
impressed, but said the boys charac-
ter was bad, that Seyler was addicted
to drinking and had been placed
under arrest five different times for
stealing. Mr.. Stiles plead with him,
however, with the result that Seyler
was liberated in his custody under
suspended sentence. The boys widow
ed mother was almost overcome with
The Monmouth inquirer., 1907-02-07
Death Follows Divorce.

James Brown of Red Bank, who
was being sued for divorce by Eliz-
abeth T. Reed of Red Bank, died
suddenly Thursday afternoon at the
Long Branch hospital. e
Mr.. aud Mrs. Brown were married
10 years ago. but the fact was never
publicly known until it was recently
published in Red Bank paper. Mrs.
Brown recited in her petition for
divorce THAT she and Mr.. Brown had
never lived together and that he
never contributed to her support.
She further alleged that during the
last two years he had wilfully desert
ed her. Mr.. Brown did not answer TO
the suit. Divorce had just been
granted.
Mr.. Brown made public his marriage
because he said he had heard of bis
wife's intended marriage to a Red
Bank man. This marriage, it is said,
will take place in the spring.
Mr.. Brown. who was about 55 years
old, was we'll known in Red Bank,
Mrs. Brown is employed as book
keeper in the Consolidated Gas
company's Office there.
The Monmouth inquirer., 1907-02-07
ST. Peters Church.

A handsome KaIendar case has been
placed at the church door. It's pur-
pose is to publish currently week by
week the services and other items of
interest of the parish. Such a Kalen-
dar takes the place Of the notices
usually given from the chancel. 1t
supplies information to passers as
we'll as those who enter the building,
and especially Indicates that the
church is always open, with enterance
by the chapel door. This latest and
very desirable addition to the APP
pointInents OF the church is in part
the. gift OF children of the parish, and
is memorial of Minnie Conover
Walker whose sad and tragic death
occurred in October last.
The Monmouth inquirer., 1907-02-07

died at his home ia Haxlet shortly
after midnight Tuesday OF last week.
Death was due TO bladder trouble.
for which be YVES operated on tileslhF
before his death. He was born fa
Keyport on December Z, i84a. Ne
spent much OF his life in the akaara-
boat business, and for many years
was superintendent Of the Keypofx
steamboat company. Mr.. Stoney wes
d Democratic leader Id Monmouth
county and was elected tot the sAesezx-
bly, in 1888 and 1884, being chossn
Speaker during his second tern
After his retirement from the legisln-
tnre The became superintendent
of Lincoln park, an amusement r.
sort near 8louscester. and az i&ks
he had been general manages df
Pleasure Bay park. He is survixai
by his mother, who is over ninety
years Of age; and q son and daughter
and three brothers. The funeral wns
held Saturday afternoon at haIf.rass
three o'clock at his late residences Ia
Hazlet. The body w&s buried H.
Cedarwood cemetery at South EeY-
port.
The Monmouth inquirer., 1907-02-07
cahmplin Co. | oses
SCI. 600 In Flames.

One OF the heaviest losers IN the
Harrisburg, Penn, fire, which de-
stroyed the hestoric opera house ~
that city early Friday morning, ls
Charl K. Champlin, Of Oceanport,
who with his stock company was
playing at the Inflated opera house.
Mr.. Cbamplin 10 we'll known Ia Free
hold and at Red Bank. where ne was
born and makes his home when not
on the road. The Charles x. Champ
lin Stock Company is one Of the favor
lite repertoire companies that appear
at the Opera House annually. 1t
played q. weeks engagement at the
Lyceum early in the season aud has
since visited many OF the large cities.
The company lost $25, 900 as re-
suit of the fire. Thursday afternoon
and evening the company gave two
performances in the Board OF Trade
auditorium 10 Harrisburg, which priv
ilege was granted the players as 2
benefit.
The Monmouth inquirer., 1907-02-07
New. Jersey Farms.

The thirt y-fourth annual meeting
Of the New Jersey State Board Of
Agriculture was held recently in the
supreme court chamber at the state
house.
The opening session was featured
by the report of Franklin Dye, sec
retary of the board. He showed that
the total value OF the farms, incIudr
ing lands and improvenients, etc, il
this state Is $184. 057, $3.50, and that the
total values OF earnings and the Ap-
praised value OF live stock for the past
year was $75, 50e, $780, The state
thronRi Ii its fartns produces enough
to supply 1870, 900. 900 people.
Mr.. Dye gave q table comparing
the gross earnings and the value Of
live stock OF farms In this state for
the past seven years. The figures fol-
low: 1900, ~, 005, 762; 1901 $56,i67
III; 1909. $50, ssI .s64; 1908. So 9ss,-
525;SI 90z $68, e67, ESQ; 1906. $78,O23
962s 1DQfe SIS 81 AZ, Ss 1ss
The Monmouth inquirer., 1907-02-07
Sued for SlO. 900.

Asst. Prosecutor A. j. @. Stokes has
sued Nelson Armstrong for $40. 600 for
damages for SANDER. 1t seems that
both got into an. alteration over =
commission received by James MUIR
ply Just before the Bovine estate sale,
Ia the Sheriff'- Office at the Court
House. Mr.. Stokes offered to bet
Mr.. Armstrong 500 that Murphy re-
ceived $24O commission, Mr.. Arm
strong said he would bet $1,000. Mr.
Stokes said he would put up the
the money and Mr Armstrong said
he would put up $1,000. Mr., stokes
insisted on 500 ready cash being put
up and produced his roll. Mr.. ARM
strong became angry, and charged
Mr.. Stokes with acting in g rascally
manner in asking a purchaser to pay
the taxes after the money had been
paid. The suit will come on in the
Supreme Court and the writ is re-
turnable Feb. 18th. 49,