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The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-03-30
LARGE INCREASE
 IN ATTENDANCE Seven Hundred Delegates At- tend Educational Meeting TOPICS ARE DISCUSSED
Body Found Floating on River With Crate Bar on Breast Is Identified
 as That of J. E. Holland.
 Central American Advices.

Mobile. March -(Speeial)-Tho second days session of the Alabama Educational association showed q marked increase in attendance there being FOO delegates en- rolled and present.
 The topic of discussion at the morning session was The High School' and the discussion was participated ill by J. $. Cunningham, principal Of the Birmingham High school; C. C. Thach, president Ala hama Polytechnic at Auburn, and Joel C' DuBose of the University of Alabama who were the leaders on the various sub divisions of the topic. The discussion was general.
 A round table, to discuss primary methods, led by Miss Maude himbull' primary supervisor of the Mobile city schools, and another to discus kinder sarten methods, led by Mrs. j. II. Phil lips. president of the Birmingham Free Kindergarten association, were held dur
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-03-30
Postmasters and Rural Routes.

Washington, March 29.-(Special.)-J os. II. Whatley appointed postmaster at Ash by. Bibb county. vice C. F. HoslSins. re- moved. Rural free delivery carriers ap- pointed: Montgomery, route ,, Henry R. Wyman, carrier; no. substitute. RutleSe, route ?, George W. Talley, carrier; F. B. Taley, substitute. Section, route ,, Theo- philus B. Chattin, carlier; Walter l.. Green. substitute. The corporate eXis- tence of the First National bank of Gads- den has been extended twenty years. Tho First National bank of Cincinnati and the Riggs National of Washington have been approved as reserve agents for the Selma National bank of Selma. The fol- lowing postoffices ordered discontinued after April 15 Biler. Winston county; Parget Mills. Franklin county; McLarty Royal. Snead. Blount county; PineYiew, Talladega county; Reid Brake, Marshall county: Nix, Etowah county; Roadway, DeKalb county.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-03-30
WASHINGTON SHELTERS.
Hot Wave Has Maximum temperature
 of 92-Next to Record.

Washington, March 29.-Washington sweltered today under a hot wave whose maximum temperature read 92 at p. m., which is within one degree of the record for March, made last Saturday. This was according to the weather bureau thermometers, the mercury in the street thermometer climing still higher.
 All along the Atlantic and east gulf states unseasonably high temperatures prevailed.
 Weather bureau forecasters promiseaa "a return of moderate temperatures generally on Saturday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-03-30
EASTER ATTIRES.

The rush for Easter bonnets indicates that everybody will be out tomorrow, and while the fad to wear your best and freshest apparel appears mere fashion to some, it seems very appropriate that everything should be made bright and beautiful at this glorious festival. As the flowers bloom and lend their freshness and fragrance to the gladness of the celebrations, so the beautiful costumes and bright faces commemorate the Easter day-glad that the occasion has come to them to join in the same
 "Chirst the Lord has arisen today,
 Sons of man and angels say
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-03-30
SHELTON NOT GUILTY.
Was Charged With Murder of Uncle
 Three Years Ago.

Florence, March 2S.-(Special 1.-The jury In the Shelton murder trial. after being out five hours, returned a verdict of not guilty. shelton was charged with the murder of his uncle, w. P. Hammonds. nearly three years ago. Shelton's father committed suicide a few days after the murder. The defendant attempted suicide in his cell.
 The trial just closed today was the fourth. The first resulted in conviction, the second and third in mistrials.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-03-30
SOCI ET'Y. BY ANNIE PERRY REID.
 Bell Telephone 16e7.
YESTERDAY, TODAY
 AND TOMORROW.

AND TOMORROW. Yesterday is in the dead past, It has slipped OCT the border of time; Records will tell of it's happenings, Memories will finger and last. 'Tis well to look back upon it And give it the thought of q friend; The hours were fleeting and potent, And counted in lives of men. Today is the hour that is needed, IL lives and breathes with us now; The harvest is here to be gathered, And truly We reap what We SOW. The minutes that are wasted in wanting Could be filled with plenty by work; The miseries We look for are coming When the duties of life we shall shirk. Now is the moment for living, This is the time meant for all; The present is the hour for striving To make life worth while at all. Tomorrow is the day to build for. The future is part of the past: Moments we have spent in improving Are the ones that count for at last The future is filled with promise That is dulled by a day when it's
 wasted. The hope is in plodding and building For the sweets that will hence be tasted. The crown of hope is tomorrow, When with daylight it's gold will glitter; The joy in living is borrow Contentment today and forever.
 A. R. R.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-03-30

will visit all the important ports in Flor lda Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana and Texas and will make surveys of the ports. gathering data as to shoals, tides and the like. This information will be embodied in the coast survey publications which are issued for the benefit of marines navi- gating the waters of the gulf.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-03-30
Showing Is Made.

A showing of the consolidation Of the Kilby Frog and Switch company and the Alabama Frog and Switch company has been made to the secretary of state. It becomes the <ilby Frog and switch company, with W. w. Stringfellow as presidents Thomas F. Kilby, vice pres ident; Whitfield Clark secretary and treasurer E. M. I<ilby. general manager
 The following appointments have been made by the Governor: Justice Of the peace, James McCombs, Pratt City; J. M. Holland Luverne; J. B. Powell, Jas per; notary public and justice of the peace, J. J. Griggs beat 5. Pike county; constable D. A. Trammell, beat 10, Bar bour county; c. w. MeLeroy, Glenville; notaries, Miss Callie Strother, Gadsden A. H. Dobbs. Carrollton; Henry Black lidge, Coal Fire: c. r. Neil, Huntsville; J. A. Boyd. Troy
 Chief Clerk w. F. Feagin of the depart ment of agriculture has returned rom Mobile. where he attended the meeting of the Alabama Education association. He is highly pleased with the work done this year.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-03-30

Tine Norwegian steamship Harald ar rived here this morning and reported that upto March 20 Ceiba had not been taken by the Nicaraguan forces. nor was there any news there at the time of it's leaving that TruXilo had been recaptured by the Honduran forces. The report that the vessel had been boarded by 200 mem bers of the Honduran forces at Tola and that they remained on board till she reached Seiba was denied by Captain Henrichsen.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-03-30
To Survey Gulf Ports.

Washington, March 29.-(Special)-Th United States coast survey steamer lily drographer, employed in survey work on Chesapeake Bay. has been ordered, to the Gulf of Mexico for survey duty there.
 The steamer. during the next six months,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-03-30
lrs. Patterson Dies.

l, March 2s,-+(special)-Ths en death of Mrs. Rena Patter-
 gloom over the community drs. Patterson three days since arently Tn good health. and was the shoppers at the Easter open the millinery stores. She was Miss Adams, daughter of q prominent here, and greatly beloved by all new her,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-03-30

The identity of the man found with an iron grate bar tied to his body floating in some dritf in the river near Three Mile creek has been established as that of J. E. Holland of Plateaw by his wife and other relatives. The wife and family believe the man committed suicide.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-03-30
NOTES AND PERSONALS.

Mrs. George Blmn, Sr., Mrs. George Blinn, Jr., and Miss Annie Blinn left yesterday for a stay of two weeks on the gulf coast.
 The Working Circle of the North Bir- ming'ham presh''aran church will give
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-03-30

The date for the opening of the new union passenger station in this city has been changed to April IS. so as not to conflict with the date of the closing eXer cses of the Alabama Medical college.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-03-30
Passes Examination.

Montgomery, March 29.-(Special. .)-Wal- ter D. Seed, Jr, son of State Treasurer Walter D. Seed, has passed his examina- ton at Annapolis and entered upon the current term in good shape. MT. Seed en- tered last July and has made a good rec ord. His father was notified today of his success in passing.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-03-30

from the hospital that he was resting very well, and with good chances of re-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-03-30
g the morning hours and largely 5

tended a boat ride on the river and bay, and many enjoyed street car rides about the city.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-03-30

You'll find our line of Cloth ing will look better, fit better, patterns better and price bet ter than elsewhere. Better get in touch with one of them.
 MARLEY 6 BAUMAN,
 One Price Clothiers,
 1924 First Ave.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-03-30

wv J. Townsend
 Acting Secretary"
 Tonight a mass meeting was held and speakers asked that the matter be ad- justed by arbitration. The officers of the ca. company deny that friends of the company had any interest in the meet in
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-12-19
TRAPS
ARE SET FOR
SH0PL|FTEhs

With the advent OF the Christmas sea-
son, and the desire of many people 10
take from the stores without payment.
articles they can conceal easily. police
men in plain clothes have been detailed
to do duty in the stores in addition 10 the
staff of inspectors, a custom annually fol-
lowed. and by which many thieves are
caught and fined.
Four patrolmen were detailed yesterday
and others will be so assigned when neces-
sary.
Francis de Lucca, 20 years DID, who be-
longs I'm the Eagle Park district. went
into the outlet yesterday and stole two
pairs of gloves. valued at IS cents, and
was arrested by Inspector Caffrey. In
district court this morning he was fined
SIS and costs.
At a special session Of tho court yes
terday afternoon Murtic / Dow. arrested
by Constable J. J. Moriarty for stealing
books and three dolls, all valued at 81 ~
from tho Outlet, was fined $40 and costs
by Judge Lee.
Rose Groca, arrested by Headquarters
Inspector ]. ]. Mcguire. was also ar
raigned before Judge Lee last evening
charged with the larceny Of "A ring, valued
at 30 ctNts. on her plea OF not guilty.
she was ordered 10 furnish surety I'm the
sum OF 500 for trial Dec. 90 Bail was
furnished.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-12-19
JOHNSON CASE
FINALLY SENT TO
GRAND JURY

Clarence V. Johnson. the young negro,
who a week ago Sunday gaze himself
UP at the Central station on his own
statement that he had shot and killed his
wife, Evelyn, in the house at l0l Broad
way, in the district court this morning.
after preliminary trial before Judge Lee.
was adjudged to be guilty of murder, and
was committed TO Jail without bail to
await the action of the grand jury.
The evidence presented was confined TO
that brought out at the coroners in
quest. The state was represented by AS
sistant Attorney-General Cross. and
Johnson was defended by Attorney will
liam A. Heathman.
4 CORONER BLANIES JOHNSON
Coroner Eugene Lincoln today fled his
report in tho superior court on the death
Of Evelyn Johnson on Dec. 8. The coro-
ner holds Clarence V Johnson, husband
of the deceased, responsible for her
death.
Mrs Johnson was doing housework at
1Ol Broadway. Her husband called there
two weeks ago last Sunday and they had
some words. The husband drew a revolt
ver and fired at his wife She ran up
stairs after the ball struck her in the
chest but fell down again just as she
reached upper landing
Coroner Lincoln concludes his report
as follows
After hearing the testimony and re-
viewing the same. ! find and certify that
that said young woman. Evelyn Johnson.
OF Dec. \. 1907 at 10i BOradway, came
60 her death as n result OF bullet
wound OF the chest the Same being con-
firmed by the autopsy made by Jay Per-
kins NJ. D.. and filed herewith and
further certify -and-eeport- that upon the
testimony Of the witnesses filed here
with, said bullet wound Of the chest was
caused by a bullet fired from a revolver
IN the hands OF one Clarence v. Johnson.
and that said death was caused by me
wilful act of said Clarence V. johnson
and not by the act or neglect OF any
other person or persons
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-12-19
KEAvENEY GOES
TO R. |. HOSPITAL
FOR THE INSANE
Charged With Killing His Brother Cornelius, i'm
Cranston. on July 2l-Is Declared Not Guilty by
Reason of Insanity

The time occupied by the trial of Mi
chael keaveney, on a charge Of man
slaughter in the superior court today was
Keaveney was charged with killing his
brother Cornelius. at his brothers home
on Benedict street. Cranston. July q.
The jury found Michael not guilty by rea-
son OF insanity Judge Mumford certi-
fed TO Gov. Higgins that keaveney was
an unsafe person 10 be at large. and Coy.
Higgins later signed the order commit
sane.
keaveney was charged In the indict-
ment under which he was tried with man
Greenough in opening the case to the jury
rected the fact that commission had
been appointed by the court to ascertain
as 10 the mental condition OF the pris-
oner: that the defence would be insanity.
and on hearing all the evidence the jury
might find one OF three verdcts. namely.
guilty. not guilty by reason of insanity.
orsnot guilty.
II was discovered about the time the
trial was begun that Mrs. Keaveney, the
widow OF the murdered man, and the
only witness who could testify to the kill
ing. was i'm Ireland. Counsel for defend
ant. Henry ID. q. Dubois. consented to
the reading OF Mrs. Keaveney. as given
TO tho coroner. Mrs. keaveney had testi-
fed before the coroner that her husband
sat In the house reading a paper about /
2. m. on Sunday. July 2l, when Michael
UP ana gave word or greeting.
PULLED OUT A GUN.
Michael Immediately pulled out gun
and fired at HIS brother, and her husband
died about 10 minutes after this. Very
coolly Michael walked 10 the back steps
after the shooting and sat down. Mrs
keaveney declared the two brothers
never quarrelled. Prisoner worked Tor
her husband in a saloon on North Main
street, and never seemed 10 be perfectly
rational since he was badly scalded at
Maria gansett brewery about five years
ago.
officer w. IT. Stone of Cranston testi-
fed that when he found Michael sitting
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-12-19

connellsville, Pa. Dec. 1s-Four hun
dred miners are entombed in the Dare
mines of the Pittsburg Coal company at
Jacobs Creek, on the Youshiogheny river.
ls miles west of here. or these, fully 90
arc Americans. the rest of the 200 being
principally Hungarians, A terrific oxplo-
sion ahook the vicinity OF tho mine at IL 30
this morning and announced TO all the
surrounding community that great con.
vulsion OF some kind had occurred down
under the surface.
Shortly after smoke began to issue in
heavy columns from the mouth OF the
mine. which is OF the slope variety, The
mouth OF the mine was wrecked and this.
in connection with the fire which was dis
covered to be raging inside. prevented Of
fectually up 10 ] y. m. any attempt at
rescue OF the imprisoned men,
The building OF the Federal Supply com
pany, adjacent to the entrance OF the
mine, was elightly damaged by the shock.
Among those imprisoned in the mine
are Pit Boss o'Connell and two FIRE
bosses.
on account of the ciolenos of the explo-
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-12-19

sion which rent the interior OF the mire
and the presence of fire, with the blocked
condition OF the mouth OF the slope. IL js
not thought that there Is much chance
for tho men inside.
Whether they have survived or will sur
vive is uncertain.
There is no means yet OF doing more
than TO guess whether II was gas or coal
dust that exploded.
The scene OF the explosion Is on the
Pittsburg and Lake Erie railroad side OF
the Youghiogheny river
Jacobs Creek, on the main line OF the
Baltimore and Ohio railroad. Is across
he river. 1t Is 20 miles east Of Pitts
burg.
MINE WELL EQUIPPED.
Word Of tho explosion reached the local
offices OF the Pittsburs Coal company In
this city this afternoon. The despatch
gave no details further than that an ex-
ploslon had occurred at Darr mine, be-
tween smithton and Whiffett.
PittsburR Coal company officials said
tho mino was one OF the largest and was
equipped with the most modern appli-
ances for mining.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-12-19
WAYS AND MEANS PLACE
FOR HON. D. |. D. GRANGER
Speaker Cannon Makes
All Committee Chair
men Republicans-Most
of the Old Members Re-
tain Places.

Washington. Dec s.-Immediately
after the disposition OF the necessary
routine business OF the house, Speaker
Cannon today announced the committee
appointments for the 60th congress.
Many changes from the last congress
are made. but in the main the members
who had heretofore held important places
were retained In them.
With the exception of the ways and
means committee, the membership OF
which is stated In full, the list here
given presents only the assignments OF
chairmen Call OF whom are Republicans)
and OF representatives who were not
members OF the last congress and OF old
members newly placed The names of
old members (other than chairmen) who
retain their former committeeships are
omitted. The committees on appropria-
tions, banking and currency, rules and
mileage have previously been announced.
The ways and means committee is as
follows: Chairman Serene Nj. Payne OF
New York; Republicans, Dalzell, Penn
sylvania; Mccall, Massa chusetts; Hill,
Connecticut: Boutelle. Illinois; Watson,
Indiana; Needham. California; Calder
head. Kansas; Fordney. Michigan; j, ii.
Gaynes. West Virginiai Bourogne, Colo
rado; Longworth, Ohio. Democrat
Griggs, Georgia.; Pou. North Carolina,
Randel, Texas; Clark, Missouri; Cock
ran. New York: Underwood, Alabama,
Granger, Rhode Island.
Entire membership OF committee;
Twelve Republicans. seven Democrats.
OF the remaining COMMITTEES. the chair
men and the new members OF the COM
mittees are as follows:
Committee on ACCOMPLISHMENTS.
Hughes, West Virginia. Republicans,
Jackson, Maryland; Pollard Nebraska.
Democrats O'Connell, achusetts En-
tire membership, A Republicans, Demo-
Gratis.
Agriculture-Chairman. Scott, Kansas.
Republicans, Cole Ohio, Gilbars. fndi-
ana: Mclaughlin. Michigan; Hawley, Ore
gon; Cook. Colorado. Democrats, Ruck-
er. Missouri: Stanley. Kentucky: Keniu.
Bell, Texas-l1 Republicans, 0
Democrats.
Alcoholic Liquor Trafric-Chairman,
Sperry, Connecticut. Republicans, Hard
ing. Ohio: Kustermann, Wisconsin; Pray.
Montana. Democrats. McHenry. Penn
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-12-19

OF those spoken of as having received
a loan. This Mr.. Callowhill emphati-
cally denied last night. He said that
loan of $4,000 had been made to
him by Mr.. Sergeant personally. and
that he had given Mr. Sergeant his
personal note for the amount. He de-
clared that Mr. Sergeant had had no
connection with the firm as a part
owner. 1t Is claimed that Mr.. CAL
lowhill last spring applied TO the Jew
elers National for a loan Of $4,000 The
directors voted 10 refer the matter to
the cashier, Mr.. Sergeant. The latter.
II is stated, reported to the directors q
little later that Mr.. Callowhill had OBJ
tained the desired loan elsewhere.
BANK STATEMENT OF DEC. 3.
The last annual statement OF the bank
was issued on Dec. 9. 1907. and gave the
condition OF the bank on Dec 8. as fol-
lows:
Report Of the condition OF the jewelers.
Continued on Page Five)
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-12-19
STILL PROBING
JEWELERS. BANK
Exact Condition of North Attleboro Institution May
Not Be Known for Several Days.

With only few hours OF rest separat-
ing their conference of last night. Ma
tional Bank Examiners Alfred Ever and
Henry F. Currier President Albert H.
Wiggin and the trustees OF the jewelers.
National bank OF North Attleboro. the
institution which closed it's doors yester-
day following the supposed suicide Tues
day night OF the cashier. Frederick f.
Sergeant. met in conference again early
today. How long the conference was ex-
pected 10 last was not disclosed by any
OF those Immediately concerned
A careful and thorough examination OF
the books OF the bank Is being made. but
II is not believed that the exact condi-
ton OF affairs will be known for several
days, although II was thought that some
kind of an official statement might be
forthcoming some time during today
President Wiggin would not make any
statement this morning, saying that the
statement given out by him in New
York yesterday was as frank and COM
prehensive as could be made at this
time.
EXAMINER IN CHARGE.
Under orders from Comptroller OF
the Currency Ridgeley Henry +. Cur
rier OF Maiden, Mass, national bank
examiner, took charge OF the affairs
OF the bank. the vice president and
North Attleboro, the vice-president and
cashier OF which, Frederick II. Sar-
geant. was found dead Tuesday night
In his bRth-tub.
Alfred Ever and Mr.. currier, both
national bank examiners. worked all
yes erday on their investigation OF the
banks accounts, and were aided in
their inquiry by the directors and
other officials.
The directors at a meeting begun at
10 O'clock last night and concluded just
before midnight, with President Al
bert H. Wiggin Of New York present.
decided to make the following public
statement:
National bank OF North Attleboro
have been in session. cndeavoring
to arrive.at the accurate conditlon
of the bank. The bank has been
placed by Comptroller OF the Cur
rency Ridgely In charge OF Ma
tonal Bank Examiner Currier. Ma
tional Bank Examiner Currier' to-
gether with National Bank EN-
amincr Ever. has been at work
all day endeavoring 10 arrive &C
the true condition OF the bank,
complicated by tho late cashier.
and that n will take several days
before they satisfactorily complete
their work
The statement was gi.en TO the press
and the following notice was posted on
the doors Of the bank I'm the early
evening.
"Ths bank has been placed I'm my
charge by order OF the comptroller OF
the currency
'HENRY T. CURRIER.
National Bank Examiner"
Soon after 10 O'Clock the head OF the
bank Albert ~ Wiggin OF New York.
arrived and went straight To the meet
ing ulare and tho doors OF the confer
ence room were closed. Bank Ex-
aminer Currer was ia conference with
the bank directors.
IL was said that Cashier Sergeant
was very liberal with loans. and that
I'm some instances he had made them
without tho sanction Of the bank.
Percy J. caIlowhili Of y. !. Callowhill
company, dye and hub cutters, was one