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The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-02-01
THREE JURORS EXCUSED
 AND THREE MORE ADDED
SENSATIONS FREQUENT IN THE THAW MURDER TRIAL
 YESTERDAY.

Eleven Men Remain in the Box-Ru-
 mOrs Current Last Night That End of
 Changes is Not Yet in Sight-Jerome
 Reported Defeated in Attempt to
 Have Still Another Man Excused
 Bitter Feeling Engendered Among
 the Opposing Lawyers.
 New York, Jan. 31.-Sensations were frequent in the Thaw murder trial to- day and before the two sessions of court had ended three sworn Jurors had been released from further ser
 vice in the case, making five in all summarily excused from the trial pan
 el 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 ahysi- clans certificate that his life would be imperilled by the close confinement of jury service. Three satisfactory talesmen were found to replace the ex- cused jurors so that when the rapidly shifting situation underwent a 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 session.
 Rumors were current tonight that the end of the jury change is not yet in sight and that further chapters may be added to what has already become an unprecedented record in criminal procedure in New York city. There were several conferences of attorneys this afternoon. at which District Attor- ney Jerome is said to have vigorously urged the release of still another juror now on the panel Thaw's counsel, however, are said to have blocked every effort of the prosecuting officer in this direction. The disagreement, which first developed in Justice Fitz- xerald's chamber, half an hour before the afternoon session began, was re- stunned in open court at the judge S desk twice thereafter, and engendered a bitter feeling among the attorneys. Heretofore the relations of the district attorney and his assistant with Thaw's s COullSel IlctbO DOSil Ol 'lhiC II A~S~Aet4AS9e nature This afternoon there was fric- tion of the most apparent character.
 The first of the days sensations came immediately after a tardy opening of the morning session. The delay was due to a conference of the attorneys with the presiding judge. This con- ference had hardly got under way when the run1or went out that two jurors were to be excused. Finally when court opened District Attorney Jerome announced that it had been unanimously agreed to relieve Jurors David s. Walker and Louis Haas from further service Mir. Walker, who is a son of John Brisban Walker. was the occupant of seat No. 4 and MT Haas was No. g on the jury roll. Both are young men and unmarried. Neith- CT could offer an explanation for the courts action in ordering their dis charge and Mr. Walker especially ap- peared to be taken by surprise.
 It was taken for granted that the
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-02-01
SENATOR ALGER,s WILL.
All Left to Wife and Sons Excepting
 s2O,OOO.

Detroit, Jan. S1.-The will of the late Senator R. A. Alger, filed this after noon in the probate court, leaves all of his estate excepting $2O0O0 to his widow and five children. R. A. Alger, jr., Captain F. M. Alger, Mrs. Caroline A. Sheldon, of Detroit, Mrs. Fay A. Bailey of Chicago, and Mrs, Frances A. Pike of Chicago. Three local insti- tutions are left total of $5,0OO; the Home of the Friendless, $2,0OO; Wom- ans hospital, $2,OOO, and Thompson Home for Aged Ladies, $1,0OO James O. McCaul, associated with the senat- or for many years in Alger Smith & Cc., and one of the executors of the will is left $5OO0, while $1O,OOO is left to the senator's brother, Charles M Al ger of Hannibal, Mo- In addition any debts that may be due the estate from Charles M. Alger are cancelled. Mrs. Alger is given one-third of all the real and personal property, and the residue is equally divided among the five chil- dren. Mrs. Bailey is not to be given her portion of the estate until she is sixty-five years old, a local trust com pany to hold it and pay her the in- come
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-02-01
GROYERCLEVELAND ELECTED
CHAIRMAN OF ASSOCIATION OF L1EE INSURANCE PRESIDENTS.

Organization Composed of the Execu-
 tives of the Principal Companies of
 the COuntry--Objects to Cooperate
 for All Kinds of Reform Which the
 Members Claim Will Increase Divi-
 dends to PolicyhoIders.
 New York, Jan. 31-Grover Cleve- land, former president of the United States, was elected chairman of the Association of Life Insurance Presi- dents at the meeting of the executive committee of that organization in this city to-day. MT. Cleveland's election was unanimous, and he accepted the position.
 The Association of Life Insurance Presidents, which was recently organ ized, is composed of the executives of the principal life insurance companies of this country. Thesobject of the orr ganization Is to cooperate for all kinds of reform, which the members claim will increase dividends to policyholders.
 MT. Cleveland will also act as chief counsel for the association. In addition to these duties MT. Cleveland will act as referee in cases of dispute between the companies. For these services he will receive from the association the salary of $25,0O0 year
 It was announced that MT Cleveland will also remain a trustee of the ma jority stock of the Equitable Life As surance society, but for these services he will receive no compensation from any source.
 The position of secretary of the as- sociation has been tendered to J. V. Barry, at present state superintendent of insurance of Michigan. It is be- lieved that he will accept. The duties of the office of secretary are to active. ly represent the association publicly, presenting the insurance side of all questions from an association point of view
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-02-01
New York,s Estate Value.

New York, Jan. 91.-The total valua- ton of real estate in the five boroughs of Greater New York, as compiled for assessment purposes, was stated to-day by President Lawson Purdy, of the tax department, to be $5,SO0,6321 132. This amount does not include the assessment on special franchises. The assessment for 1907 will, it was stated, increase the city's borrowing capacity by about $4O,- GOO. .00O
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-02-01
ID CUs1hR BRING, $6, goo
Star of the Midwinter Sale of Fasig
 Tipt0n Go.

New York, Jan. 31.-Ed Custer, the champion two-year-old of 1905, and one of the best and most consistent -year-olds last year, in a season of particularly good ones, was the star of the midwinter sale of light harness horses by the Fasig Tipton Co. in Mad ison Square garden to-day. He was purchased by A. c. Danforth, of Wash ington, Ills, for $6,20O, after some spir- tied bidding.
 MT. Danforth expects to race him through the grand circuit this year, and will eventually send him to the stud. Ed Custer was campaigned from Cleveland to Lexington last year. He took a mark of 2:12 If, and forced tbA Abbe to the worlds record of 2:10 1-2 for three -year-old stallions. Ed Custer brought top price at the sale up to date.
 Next to Ed Custer Buddy Kip, 2:04 1-4, son of McEWen, attracted the at tentlon of the buyers. He was knocked down to A, c. Jones of this city, for $5,1OO.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-02-01
Third State RecentIon.

Washington, Jan. 31.-The president and Mrs. Roosevelt held the third state reception of the winter tonight, with the members of congress as the guests of honor. The reception began prompt. ly at o'clock, the president and Mrs. Roosevelt being assisted in receiving the invited guests by Mrs. Root, Mrs. Shaw, Mrs. Taft Mrs. Metcalf, Mrs Bonaparte, Mrs. Cortelyou and Mrs. Straus.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-02-01
Senator RafIey,s Case.

Austin, Tex, Jan. 31.-The legislative Investigating charges against United States Senator Bailey to-day ex- amined three witnesses. Nothing ma- terial, it is said, developed. It is now stated it may be ten days or two weeks before the committee concludes it's in- vestigation. It is expected that the de- fense will put it's witnesses on the stand next week
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-02-01
To Investigate Cotton Exchange.

Washington, Jan. a.-A sub-commit- tee of five members of the house cons mittee on interstate and foreign com- merce to-day decided by unanimous vote to recommend to the full commit tee that favorable report he made on the Livingston resolution providing for an investigation of the New York cotton exchange by the department of commerce and labor.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-02-01
HeIen Gould Glves s2S.OOO.

Richmond, Vao Jan. 31.-Miss Helen Gould, of New York, tonight cabled from abroad a subscription of $25,000 to the fund for the erection of a new and larger Y. M. c. A. building in Rich mond to cost about S2O0,O00, The sub scription period close tonight after a fifteen-day whirlwind campaign with the fund at $2O1 900, so that Miss Gould's S contribution makes the total amount of subscriptions 1000.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-02-01
WOMEN CANTkhN WORKERS
President Gives Hearing to Committee
 --To Push Crusade.

Washington, Jan. 31. President Roosevelt to-day gave a hearty greet ing to a committee of the Woman's Army Canteen club, No. 1, of Washing ton, which is working for the re-estab- lishment of the canteen in the army. The committee was accompanied by Representative Kahn of California, who favors it's restoration. The mem bers of the committee told the presi- dent that they intended to organize branch clubs throughout the country which would take up the crusade. The president is understood to express his approval of the work.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-02-01
ROAD BUILDERS
President Macdonald Announces Annual
 Meeting for March 12-1S.

State Highway Commissioner James H. Macdonald, who is president of the Road Builders association of the Unit ed States, announced last night that the fourth annual meeting of the as sociation would be held in connection with the gathering of the American Roadmakers' association at Plttsburg March 12 and 13.
 The Road Builders association has on it's rolls state highway commission CTS and others who are officially con- nected with the making of roads throughout the country.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-02-01
CHINESE ST UDENrs ARRESTED.
Consternation Among Members of the
 Reform Party.

Shanghai, Jan. 31.-The daily arrests throughout the lower Yange Tse region of Chinese students who have returned from Japan, coupled with reactionary successes at Pekin and the action of the Shanghai mixed court in handing over alleged revolutionaries to the Chi nese authorities, are causing conster- nation among the members of the re- form party. Taotai Sun, a nephew of Grand Secretary Sun Chia Gai, has been arrested at Ranking charged with conspiracy against the government
 The foreign strictures on the inactiv- ity of the native authorities in the mat ter of relief work for the sufferers in the famine-stricken area have caused a mild sensation in the Yamens, and the viceroy of Nanking has now instructed twenty-five engineers to proceed to Kiang Peh to superintend the opening of the grand canal on the Huairi river,
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-02-01
FIR 1T MLAhoWS END.
Only Hard Work Prevents Confagra-
 tiOn--Cottage Destroyed.

Milford, Jan. 31.-Only by the hard work of neighbors this afternoon was a confiagration at Meadows End pre- vented. A cottage which Mrs. Char lotte Porter was having erected, and which was nearly completed, took fire, from some unexplained cause, shortly after the workmen had left it, and was burned to the ground. The flames threatened at one time to spread to neighboring cottages, and the one in which Mrs. Porter is now living had the roof burned, but the prompt assist ance of neighbors in fighting the flames prevented greater damage. The loss was about $500.
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BAILLY WELL CONTEST
Contestants Granted Privilege of Filing
 Briefs.

White Plains. N. r., Jan. S1.-Surro- gate Willard heard arguments to-day in the contest over the will of the late James A. Bailey, the circus proprietor, and then announced that he was ready to give his decision. Counsel for the contestants, however, desired to sub- init briefs and the surrogate consented, giving the lawyers on both sides a week in which to hand up briefs.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-02-01
ror speclal sesslon of congress.

Boston, Jan. Ex-Governor Guild for mally inaugurated to-day a move- ment for a special session of congress to be called immediately after March to take up the general subject of tariff revision. The governor caused to be circulated in both branches of the legislature petitions addressed to the president and congress, urging an ex- tra session for the purpose stated.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-02-01
Secret Police Chief Assasslnated.

Warsaw, Russian Poland, Jan. 91.-A band of terrorists this evening shot and killed Victor Gruen, the chief of the se- cret police of this city, as he was driv- ing in a cab. The murderers escaped, but the police and troops are searching Warsaw for them and many suspects gre being arrested.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-02-01
Resolution Commenting RoOsev
 Piweon-HOIed.
Roosevelt

Montgomery, Ala. Jan. S1.-The house resolution commenting President Roose- welt for discharging the negro soldiers for the Brownsville incident was pig eonholed to-day by the senate, when it was referred for the third time to the committee on rules, with the under standing that it will stay there.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-02-01
RIOT Al PL4Y.
Irishmen Dislike Russell Brothers
 "The Irish servant Girl"

New York, Jan. 31.-Twenty-two ar rests were made tonight at the Orphe- um theater, in Brooklyn, as the result of a riot which broke out during the performance by the Russell brothers of play called "The Irish Servant Girl" A number of Irishmen who resented the alleged anti-Irish tone of the play be- gan to pelt the performers with eggs, but were, with some difficulty, hustled out of the theater by the police. No one was seriously injured in the dis turbanee
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-02-01
Mcclellan Loses Again.

New York, Jan. S1--Justice Leyen- tritt to-day denied the application of for Mayor Mcclellan to set aside the service of summons and com paint in the quo warranto proceedings brought by the attorney-general in the matter of the recount of the ballots cast at the last city election.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-02-01
Hnrtie petectlves Now on Trlnl.

Pittsburg, Jan. 91.-Detectives Her man c. Staab and John Anderson were placed on trial in criminal court here to-day on charges of entering a build ing with intent to commit a felony and larceny, made by Thomas Nadine, the coachman who was named as core spondent in the recent famous Hartje divorce case.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-02-01
pashiell to Quit Football.

Baltimore, Jan. 91.-A special to the American from Annapolis states that Paul J. Dashiell, famous for his con- nection with football, has definitely de- cided to retire from the position of head coach of the naval academy team, ow- ing to the pressure of his duties as pro- lessor of mathematics at the academy.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-02-01
Harriman's Operations.

San Francisco Jan. .--Evidence tending to show that the operations of E. H. Hartman on the Pacific coast constitute a violation of the interstate commerce commission law was offered before Commissioner Lane to-day.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-02-01
Dies of Grief for Husband.

Pueblo, Col, Jan. s1.-The widow of former U. s. Senator Thomas H. Bow en of Pueblo, died to-day from grief over. her husbands death a month ago to-day. Mrs. Bowen had been ill for some time before Senator Bowen died, and after his death she began to fail rapidlv
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-02-01
Anniversary of the Kingdom of Italy.

Rome, Jan 91-The city authorities of Turin and Rome have held meet ing here at which it was decided to eel ebrate the tiftieth anniversary of the proclamation of the kingdom of Italy, which occurred at Turin on March IT., 1861, by an international exhibition to be held ontemporaneously in Rome and Turin.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-02-01
Asks Delay of Further Action.

Sacramento, Cal, Jan. S1.-The gov- ernor sent to the senate to-day the tele- gram received from the California del- egation at Washington asking the sen ate to take no further action on the Japanese question for the present. The message will be acceded to.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-02-01
Lasker Wins Again.

New York, Jan. 31.-By winning to- night the third game of the match for the chess championship of the world against Frank J. Marshall, pr. Eman- uel Lasker, now has three games to his adversarY's none.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-02-01
Declines oIiver's offer.

Columbus, Ga., Jan. S1.-Captain B. H. Hardaway, upon his return to this city to-day. telegraphed w. J. Oliver, declining the offer to associate himself with Mr. Oliver in the Panama canal contract.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-02-01
s5.OOo More for Famine Sufferers.

Washington, Jan. 91.-The National Red Cross society to-day cabled an ad- ditiopal $5,0OO for the famine sufferers in China, making total of $25,OOO in money and supplies sent by the society.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-02-01
YOUNG MAN SUICIDES.
Lester Connor of This City Takes His
 Life in Bridgeport.

Lester ConnOr of This City Takes His
 Life in Bridgeport.
 Bridgeport, Jan. S1.-Lester Connor, aged twenty-three, supposed to live at 2S1 Goffe street, New Haven, committed suicide at 5 D. m. to-day in a Middle street pan shop. He went into the place, bought .SS caliber revolver, had the clerk load it, and without paying for 1t asked for suit case. When the clerk turned away Connor placed the revolver to his breat sent bullet through his heart and dropped dead instantly.
 Connor had been about the city for the past ten days, and the police be- lieve that he was on a protracted spree, though he was never enough intoxicat- ed to cause his arrest, On Monday last he went to the Emergency hospital saying that he had drunk two ounces of laudanum, and that it made him sick. He was treated for the poisoning, and several hours later was discharg- ed from the hospital.
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JUDGE AND JURY IN TEARS
Plea of Poet Attorney for Life of His
 Son.

Tacoma, Wash, Jan. 31.-Attorney will H. Thompson, the poet brother of Maurice Thompson, the novelist, to-day began his address to the jury, in be- half of his son, Chester, who for seven weeks has been on trial, charged with the murder of Judge Emery of Seattle. His address brought tears to the eyes of the judge and jury, and even the at torneys for the state were overcome The aged attorney recited from his own poem "The High Tide of Gettys- burg"
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-02-01
Bubonic Plague at Brisbane.

Brisbane Australia, Jan. S1.-sixteen cases of the bubonic plague have ap- peared here in new form, and seven of them have resulted fatally.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-02-01

The local directory does nt give thu name of Lester Connor.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-04-02
Mansfield Improves.

New York, April 1-After a conference
of physicians in attendance upon Richard
Mansfield Manager Stevens said tonight
that Mr.. Mansfield was reported to be
improved. Though full recovery will take
several months it is the opinion of the
doctors that he will ultimately regain his
health.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-04-02
SPECIAL SERVICE
TO Mr.. AND MRS. COX
ELBERTA PEACHES HAVE so FAR
ESCAPED DAMAGE FROM THE
GOLD SPELL-FlRST STRAW
BERRIES SHIPPED.

Hartself, April 1.-(Special.)-A good
by service was held by the Epworth
League Sunday afternoon at p. M, in
honor of Mr.. and Mrs. w. E. Cox, who
were both officers in the league, teachers
in the Sunday school, and prominent
workers in the Methodist church. Many
expressions of regrets and good will were
expressed by those present Mr.. and Mrs.
Cox have made their home here for the
past fourteen years, and have always
taken a prominent part in all church
work, as well as all other laudable en-
terprises. They leave today for Birming-
ham, where Mr.. Cox goes into business,
am where they will make their future
home
A great deal of anxiety was felt for
the safety of the Elberta peach crop
here last night but those who have ex-
amneo the buds today say they are all
ri~ht, so far. The constant blowing of
the wind for the last thirty-six hours,
blew all the moisture out of the cup
and rendered the bud less liable to be
killed.
Some strawberries were sold here last
week, fully three weeks earlier than ever
before.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-04-02
RAILWAY EMPLOYEES
REDUCE DEMANDS
WANT A NINE-HOUR WORKING
AY-GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS
ACT AS MEDIAToRs-Ho A
CONFERENCE.

Chicago, April 1.-The railway employees
roads have reduced their demands to a
nine-hour work day and the government
officials who came to Chicago last week
to bring about an adjustment of the
threatened strike are working hard to
overcome that obstacle
Messrs. Knapp and Neill held an al
most continuous session today with the
general managers and representatives Of
the trainmen and conductors. The oppos-
ing interests met in joining room and
the peace emissaries went back and forth
between them urging one side or the
other to concede a point in the interest OF
peace.
The men today signified their willingness
to accept the wage INCREASE offered b.
the railroads if the managers would
grant the demand for the nine-hour work
day.
The labor delegates declared that the
wage increase asked for was a minor
consideration with them, but that they
could not face their constituents without
securing improvements in the working
conditions. 1t was learned tonight that
the nine-hour demand of the locomotive
firemen was what has prevented a settle
ment of that end of the labor difficulties
the western roads are experiencing.
While acting separately entirely from
the conductors and trainmen, the firemen
are standing out for the same demands
and it is said in the event of a strike
being ordered they too would walk out.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-04-02
Local and Personal.
News of Greenville.

Greenville, April 1.--(Special 1.-The len
ten season closed yesterday with appro-
pirate Easter services at st. Thomas
Episcopal church and EFT. Elizabeth Cath
Ollie church. At the latter mass was said
by Father Mackie, services being held
from to 1880 o'clock. The attendance
was not large, owing to the nclement
weather Father MaclSie will be in Green
Vile another week and will conduct serv-
ices Saturday and Sunday. He returns to
his home in Iowa.
The Rev. H. I. Walden had morning
and evening services. and appropriate
music was rendered by the choir, Mrs.
Parker presiding at the organ. The
church was decorated in flowers and ever
greens.
Capt and Mrs. C. p. Rogers of Leto-
hatchie came down yesterday to attend
services at st. Thomas church and were
guests of Mr.. and Mrs. e. NJ. Lewis.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Dean, whose mar
riage took place yesterday at Honoraville
came by private conveyance to Green
vile and took the afternoon Geneva train
to Policy, their future home. The bride
was Miss Ida Porter, the attractive
young daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. John
Porter. The ceremony was performed
by Rev. d. B. II. Jeffcoat Among the
guests at the wedding were: Miss Lois
Pulley, Greenvlle; Misses Pearl and Ellie
Dean and Abner Dean of Policy, sisters
and brother of the groom; Miss Minnie
Bowling, Policy; Miss Katie Brock, Brock
ton; Messrs. Rufus and Chester Porter
Misses Virgie and Sallie May Porter, Mrs
VIII Bishop, Teorgiana.
/ Mr. and NJ c. Il. Brooks of FIT De
post spent esday with Mr.. and Mrs
j. Il. Stanle