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The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-06-18
MAYOR SCHMITzI IS
 PUT OUT OF OFFICE
Supervisor Gallagher Tempora
 riIy Fills the Chair
SPRECKELS IS IN CONTROL
Prosecution In Graft Cases Will Call for Resignation of Supervisor. Schmitz is Still in
 Jail.

San Francisco, June 17.-Under orders of William H. Langdon, district attorney the board of supervisors, shortly after o o'elock tonight adopted a resolution de- claring Mayor Eugene Schmitz temporau- ly unable to perform his official duties and appointing Supervisor James l.. Gal lagher acting Mayor The latter says he will assume the mayoralty at once and he denies that he has made arrangements with the district attorney. or anyone, to resign in order to make way for reform Mayor, whose name is to be announced Deputy District Attorney Heney Rudolph Spreckles and W. H. Langdon, and thcr associates in the bribery charge, are placed in control of the situation Legal contest by the convicted Mayors attor- ney is not expected.
 It is the plan of the prosecution to call for the resignation in d few days of some one of the eighteen supervisors. This forthcoming, Acting Mayor Gallagher VIII appoint to the vacancy man named by the district attorney.
 As soon as he takes office Gallagher will resign from the Mayors chair and his resignation will be accepted
 The board acting under orders from l the prosecution will select the new mem Der as president pro tenn and by virtue of l the office, he will at once become act ing mayor. The man most persistently mentioned for this place Is Attorney 1 Joseph Dwyer, president of the lndepend- 1 ence league, but political connection IS 1 said to render him unacceptable to MT. 1 Spreckles, the financial guarantor of the whole bribery investigation. The first act I of the reform mayor if the prosecution 1 programme Is carried out, will be to de- mand the resignation of practically the l entire Schmltz administration whose places will be filled with reform agents as fast as vacancies are created.
 The new regime will endure until Jan uary Mayor Schmtz, convicted last week of the crime of extortion, remains a prisoner in the city jail.
 The resolution declaring the mayor chair vacant and appointing Supervisor Gallagher to fill 1t, was adopted after fight on the floor. It was opposed by Supervisors 'Tveimoe and p'Neiu- It was
 voted for by twelve supervisors, each v
 whose confessions to Dribe taking
 tra ascrlbed In grand i;rs records.
 As none of iaese lave been indicted
 for bribe taking, the opinion is that thel are to escape punishment if they continue
 to do the bidding of the district attorney and his prosecuting associates.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-06-18
ORCHARD AGAIN
 ON STAND TODAY First Witness Called By the
 State THEN IN HANDS OF EXPENSE Several Points Regarding Steunenberg Murder to Be Brought out-Wit- ness Brought Back Yester-
 day From Caldwell.
THENIN HANDS OF EXPENSE.

Boise. Idaho, June 17.-when the Steu- nenberg murder trial is resumed tomor row, Harry Orchard will be the first wlt- ness called to the stand by the state. He will then be placed in the hands of the defense in order that a series of formal impeachment questions may be presented, and then the prosecution will take him over for his redirect examination.
 Despite his long stay on the stand, there were several points relative to the Steunenberg murder and alleged conspir- acy behind it that were not developed. and these the state will bring out. The prosecution also wants to clear up sev eral matters dealt in by the defense when Orchard was under cross-examanation. When Orchard was brought over from Caldwell this afternoon his guards took him to the office of James H. Hawey, senior counsel for the state, for con ference as to his testimony, and at the conclusion of the conference he was driven back to the prison. Counsel for the state held an extended conference to- day as to the concluding mvoes In their case, and chiefly relative to the course to
  The decision as to Adams was not final, but it was tentatively agreed to call him as a witness for the state but to leave him for the defense if it sees fit to make him witness.
 Adams stands by the repudiation of confession, which it is claimed he made to Detective Mcfarland. There his con- nection with the case, other than in the use of his name, rests for the present. Orchard will be followed by Acting Sec retary Kirwin of the Western Federation of Miners.
 Harry Orchard, the confessed murder of former Governor Steunenberg and eighteen other men, was brought to the scene of the crime which finally landed him within the clutches of the law, and taken before Judge Wood at the county court house. The Haywood case at Boise was adjourned over today to enable Judge Wood to come to Caldwell and en- ter an order formally adjourning Orch ards trial for the present term of court.
 The proceedings began at Il a. m. The prisoner was attired in new brown suit and attracted considerabIe attention. The local attorney, MT. Cox, who has been the attorney of record for Orchard in this county. was relieved from further duty by Judge Wood this morning. and with the consent of the prisoner Frank T. Wyman, Boise attorney. was ap- pointed in his place. 'I presume you de- sire a continuance of counsel" said Judge Wood to the prisoner.
 "Yes sir. If it pleases your honor" re- piled Orchard, who until the formal ap- pointment of Mir. Wyman was without legal adviser in the court room. The date of Orchards trial will not be made until the case against Haywood, Mover and Pettibone are disposed of
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-06-18
TELLER SHY $SO,OOO
 GETS SIX YEARS
FRANK H. JONES OF CHARLOTTE
 BANK ASCRIBES HIS DOWNFALL NEEDY FAMILY-IMPlICA BROKERS FONVILLE AND BELL.

Charlotte. N. C., June H-Frank II. Jones, defaulting teller of the Charlotte National bank, who disappeared March 1S. leaving a shortage of ss0,O00 in his ac- counts, was today sentenced to serve six years in the Atlanta federal prison. Be- fore sentence was passed Jones made statement. ascribng his downfall to the pressing needs of large family. and im- plicating Percy G. Fonville and ". B. Bell. stock brokers, who he alleged be- gulled him into unsuccessful ventures in futures. On the strength of his confess sion Bell was arrested today. Fonville. who was indicted for conspiracy, will be tried with Bell at the December term of court.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-06-18
Marquet and Werner in Shipp
 Contempt Case
NEGRO WAS SHOT TO DEATH
Witnesses introduced to Establish AIlhis--Straightfor Stories About Their Whereabouts
 corroborated.

Chattanooga, June 17.-At the opening of the Shipp contempt case in the United States court this morning spectators were not present in the abundance that has marked the hearing during the past week. Even the negroes did not come out in the usual numbers, evidently not expecting anything that would satisfy their appetite for details of tn elynching.
 District Attorney Penland did not ar- rive until 10:45, and some delay was ox- perienced in commencing. It was 10.4j a. m. when Commissioner Maher called the session to order. The witnesses intro- duced were confined to those whose evil dence tended to establish alibis for W. l.. Marquet and "Sheene' Werner. who are alleged to be members of the mob that hanged Ed John- son. It is probable that the hearing will be hurried hereafter, and that two sessions will be held daily if necessary to complete taking the evidence in short time. It is desired to complete the work this week if possible.
 Dr. Cooper Holtzclaw was the first vii ness this morning, being introduced in behalf of W. L. Marquet. whose case was being heard when the court ad- jOurned Saturday. Dr. HoltZclaW told of MT. Marquet being in his office and of a conversation he had with the defendant the morning after the lynching. He also testified that he was on the county bridge after the negro had been lynched, and that he had been called upon to examine the body to find out whether Johnson was dead. He did so. and found that the ne- gro had come to his death from pistol shots and not from the hanging. He found five bullet wounds, any of which was sufficient to cause his death. Mir Marquet himself then went on the stand and told straightforward story about his whereabouts the night of the lynch ing.
 This completed the case of MT. Mar quet. and that of Paul Werner, described in the information as "Sheenie." was then taken up. The first witness introduced was c. w. O'Conner. brother-in-law of the defendant who told of Werner's be- ing at his home the night of the lynch ing That fact was impressed on his mind on account of the fact that he himself had been accused the next morning of living participated is the lynching and having knocked a black down. He called to mind the presence at his home of WEer- ner in order that he might use his testi- mony if there should be any proceed ings against him as a result of the lynch ing Cumulative testimony to the same effect was given by the defendants sister, Mrs. c. w O'Connor. and by his mother, Mrs. Theresa Werner. The defendant himself then went on the stand and told where he was the night of the lynching. His case was closed when the hearing adjourned to o'clock tomorrow morn ing.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-06-18
WRECK IN COLORADO.
1s Hurt, 3 Fatally, at EarI-The Rails
 Spread.

Trinidad, Colo, June 1Z-Eighteen per- sons were injured, three fatally, in a wreck today of the eastbound passenger train No. on the Santa Fee, near Earl, twenty miles east of here.
 Fifteen others were more or less cut and bruised. but not seriously
 The wreck was caused either by de- fective brake beam or spreading of the rails. The baggage car, smoker, chair car, two tourist and one standard Pull man left the rails. The smoker and bag gage car was demolished and the others badly damaged.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-06-18

the end must have the evidence with the right to make the ultimate findings If fact.
 There is but one orderly and seemIy way, all dthat is in equity with the right of an appeal to the supreme court, as has been said by that court over and over again. The argument that the courts of state can decide as to the validity of the laws of the state. as well as can the United States courts, will not be argued by any federal judge, but will be con- ceded That is not the question. It is a question of jurisdiction
 States Manage Local Affairs.
 That the states have the right to man age their own local affairs will ever oe maintained. But it is too late to tai. about states dctating to the govern ment, or riding down its course. This is a nation. It's commerce will not be inter ferred with by any state, because for that almost alone we adopted our constitution. The commerce clause will always be up- held and the rights of the citizen, ln- cluding corporations. will ever be proteet- ed in their just rights, under the four teenth amendment. These are national questions and the supreme court will hod the scales of justice with the evidence before them. I do not know, and of course do not state that the state legisla- : ture has wronged these railways. That is the case on its merits. But the rail- ways say they are being wronged and they must have hearing and a hearing on the evidence, and that evidence car ried with the record to the supreme court. And If upon the evidence they are being compelled to transact business at loss no one need doubt that the supreme court will nullify the statute. If the rates fixed are remunerative, the statutes will be upheld. It must be remembered that in passenger and freight carrying there is much to be considered besides rates and fares. Important as any, If not the most important, is the equality of rates. the trea tment and charging of all alike. No dscrimnatons must be allowed. Safety of the public, including passengers and employees must be considered.
 And of as much importance as any
The Prescott daily news., 1907-06-13
News from Hope.
(From the Star)

The Sterling Girls will give a Variety Shower at the home of Mrs. R. M. Briant tomorrow, Thursday afternoon, June 13, in honor of Miss Jett Black, who is to be married to Mir. o. A. Graves at the Methodist Church in this city on next Wednesday evening. June 18th.
 While driving down Front street Monday afternoon Capt. C. A. Bridewell was the victim of a run away accident. His horse be- came frightened at two freight engines and made few quick leaps forward, then turned in his tracks, upsetting the phae- ton and pulling it in two, throw ing Captain Bridewell heavily to the ground. He was mementari- ly stunned and painfully bruised, but when Senator lobe, who was driving a short distance behind, reached him he was able to get into the Senator's buggy and was driven to his office.
 
 Burglars are working industri- ously and systematically in Hope, and there have recently been three crimes of this nature com mitted here in two days.
The Prescott daily news., 1907-06-13
Senator Morgan Dies Suddenly.

Washington, June 12.-United States Senator John Tyler Nor gan of Alabama, for 30 years a member of the upper house of Congress, chairman of the Sen ate Committee on InterOceanic Canals and prominent as briga- dier general in the Confederate army, died at his home tonight. Senator Morgan had been in bad health for many years, but had more or less attended the ses- slons Of Congress. He suffered from angina pectoris, which was the cause of his death. He pass ed away at 11:15 o'clock. At the deathbed were his daughters, Miss Mary and Miss Cornelia Morgan, both of this city, and his secretary, J. o. Jones.
The Prescott daily news., 1907-06-13
In Critical Condition.

Greenwood, June 12.-Govern- or Little's sinking spells continue and he is slowly losing his vitality and strength. The governor has taken no nOurishment today and practically none for the last two days. He was very restless throughout the day.
 The governors long illness has so sapped his strength as to make it doubtful if he can withstand this relapse. Each apparent i'm provement has been followed by a sinking spell, and these have exhausted his vitality.
 It is two days since the gov ernOr's condition took turn for the worse, and during that time he has gradually grown weaker. Tonight his condition is critical. pr. Pittman, who attends the governor, states that his patient $ strength is failing.
The Prescott daily news., 1907-06-13
News from Nashville.
iFrom the News.)

Byron Moody, of Prescott, is visiting his cousin, Frank Brock, in this city this week.
 Miss Young, of Okolona, and Miss Etheridge, of Hope, arrived in the city Sunday for a brief visit to Miss Alice Mills.
 J. w. Holt and wife left for Prescott Monday after a visit in this city and at Corinth. They will move from Prescott to Little Rock this week.
 A total of forty-tive additions to the Nashville Baptist church had resulted up to Sunday from the meeting that had been in progress for the past two weeks and twenty-two converts were baptized last Sunday afternoon, with four more to receive the or dinance next Sunday.
The Prescott daily news., 1907-06-13
Tyler 3l Years

The re-appointment of T. F. Burns as tyler of the masonic lodge at this place, makes 3l years that gentleman has served in this capacity since he has been a citizen of Prescott. Besides, Mir. Burns was tyler of lodge in Louisiana five years before moving to Prescott. This per petuation is worthy recognition of the gentleman's s fitness for the position. That Mir. Burns makes a good outer door officer is at tested by a Woodman, who had gotten his dates mixed on the meeting nights of the different lodges, and attempted to gain en- trance to a masonic meeting, thinking it a Woodman gathering, and Mir. Burns failed to let him enter.
The Prescott daily news., 1907-06-13
BANK OF PRESCOTT
Another Shipment.

We will receive this week the second shipment of the Herrick Refrigerators. The facts that these refrigerators are built upon scientific principles and cost no more than the old style boxes account for their popularity.
 They are made of solid oak, insulated with mineral wool, trimmed with the best of hardware The cooling space for the amount of ice used is one-third more than the ord- nary refrigerator. They have perfect cir culation of dry air, which keeps the food bet ter and the ice longer You can put most any kind of vegetable or fruit in them and the other food will not have any foreign taste or smell Your ice bill will be less and your food hetter if uou buv the Herrick.
The Prescott daily news., 1907-06-13
Miss Pearl Moore Badly Hurt in an Accident Yesterday
 Afternoon.
MISHAP OCCURRED NEAR PROVIDENCE
Where Crowd of Young People Were Enjoying an Outing. Accident Caused by Frightened
 Team.

The pleasure of the picnic par ty of young people at Providence yesterday was marred by the painful accident which befell Miss Pearl Moore. Miss Moore, together with two others of the party had gone over to a house near by, after a set of dominoes, and the driver, when he alighted in front~of the house, threw the lines over the dash board, and the horse started to run. In the buggy were Miss Moore and Miss Bessie Roberts, and both jumped out, Miss Roberts sus- taining cnly a few bruises. but Miss Moore's foot caught in the wheel, breaking her ankle. She was immediately brought to her home in Prescott, where medical assistance was rendered, and where today she is resting as well as could be expected.
The Prescott daily news., 1907-06-13
IIIIman Reelected President.

Fayetteville, June 12.-The University Board today re-elect- ed President John N. Tillman for A term of five years, and raised his salary from $500 to $400 per month. Col. Vincenheller was also reelected dean of the col lege of agriculture for a period of four years, with raise of S10O. All other heads of depart ments were reelected for four years. Heretofore election has been for one year only.
 Neil Carothers, the universi- tvs representative who will be graduated this year from Oxford, the University of England, was given a position as associate pro- lessor of economies.
 The commencement program today consisted of class day eX- ercises and an inter. society de. bate for the Brough medal. This was won by J, E. Mcconnell, who also captured the Bryan prize.
 Arthur J. Johnston won the $50 in gold offered by Banks X Co. of Fordyce for the best essay on fire insurance. The Cole medal fell to D. k. Kemp.
 President Aswell of the Uni versity of Mississippi delivered the commencement address.
The Prescott daily news., 1907-06-13
The Work Finished.

The street graders have fin ished the work on East Second street and the appearance of that thoroughfare from the court house to the corporation line is greatly improved.
 When one considers the cost, which was only about SIP block, it is surprising that property owners along other streets do not follow the example so splendidly set by the East Second street people. The work done is sub stantial and enduring.
The Prescott daily news., 1907-06-13
Being Heard Today.
Special to the News.

Special to the News.
 Little Rock, June 13. The case of the Western Union Telegraph Company against Secretary of State Ludwig, in which it is sought to restrain the secretary from reyoking the charter of the company, is being held in the fed eral court here today, and a de cision will most likely be reached during the afternoon.
The Prescott daily news., 1907-06-13
Price 2 cents
Married.

This morning, at the store of the Ozan Mercantile Co.,, Mrs. Annie Frisby, of Boughton and Mr. Claude Ozment, of Crawford, Pike county, were united in mar riage, Esquire J. B'Shers officia- ting. The happy couple will leave today for their home in Pike, and The News wishes them much happiness.
The Prescott daily news., 1907-06-13
Will Get Her Pardon.

Jackson, Miss, June 12.- Yielding to his own ideas of the "unwritten law" and to public opinion, which is thought to be undoubtedly with the woman in the case, Governor Vardaman admits that he will not stand by and see Mrs. Angie Birdsong, just convicted tor manslaughter and sentenced to five years in prison, serve time. The Supreme Court has affirmed the decision of the lower court, which held
 that Mrs. Birdsong must remain
 m the custody of the state for that length of time for killing Dr.
 Thomas Butler, whom she ad- mitted she shot in his office and then outside of the premises, in the chase caused by insults she said had been hurled at her by her victim, who was com panion long before her matur ity.
The Prescott daily news., 1907-06-13

Rev. J. ". Erwin, of Sutton, is in town today.
The Prescott daily news., 1907-06-13
5Nos. C. Mcrlas. Yves. W. '. 3ostsr Q pvss.
 C. s MecatN. casMlev BANK OF PRESCOTT.
 Prescott, Arkansas. Capital Stock Authorized $100, ,000.00
 Subscribed $50, ,OO0.00

Small accounts, as we'll as large ones are appreciated by us. Our customers, re- gardless of the amount of business done, receive every courtesy, and we extend every accommodation con- sistent with safe banking.
The Prescott daily news., 1907-06-13
Typewriter mpa nies Withdraw.

Special to the News.
 Little Rock, June 9Th e Remington and Smith-Premier Typewriter companies have de- cided to withdraw from the state rather than pay the fees de- handed by the Wingo law
The Prescott daily news., 1907-06-13
Rushing 10 Comply.
Special to the News.

NptCIHI 10 IHe NtWs.
 Little Rock, June 13.-Only two more days remain in which foreign corporations may comply with the provisions of the Wingo law without involving a heavy penalty, and all companies that have not done so yet are rushing to comply
The state herald., 1907-09-06
Spanking May Cause Boys osa.N.

shcboygan. wis.-Mrs. Fred WI.
liams. living at Bear Point. on Crooked
lake. near this city, was severely In
inrod. and her seycn-ycarold son prob
ably fatally hurt. when illuminate Of
mercury cap In the boys hip pocket
exploded while the mother was spank
Ing him.
The boy had been out In field
whore his father was using dynamite
To blow up H,umpa. and had slipped one
OF the percussion caps, which Mr.. VII
liams was using. Into his pocket. He
later returned TO the house and his
mother called him In 10 be- punished
Tor some childish miAdomonnor.
Mrs. Williams used Rhinsle ms tho
instrument Of punishment Tho frs
blow from the shinglc exploded tho
cap In tho boys pocket, and tho OK.
plosion tore large hole In his hip,
from which he In believed TO bo dying
The mother lost two fingers and re-
ceiyed n number Of minor cuts about
her face and body.