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The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1907-12-26
R FLEE TOWN
AFTER SLAYER'S LYNCHING.
white Citizens Give Blacks Forty-eight
Hours Notice to Get Out of
Henrietta.

MUSKOGEE. Okla, Dec. 26.-Negroes
are rapidly leaving Henrietta, where the
lynching of James Garden, a negro. fol-
lowed the murder of Albert Bates, q prom
inent white business man.
The blacks were given notice to leave
town within forty-eight hours. A Sec
ond attack was made on the jail yester-
day by a mob of citizens who sought a
one-eyed negro, named Bill Smith, charged
with melting Garden to commits the crime.
Sheriff Robertson. however. spirited the
man away from the mob and took him to
Okmulgee. Jim Johnson, a negro, VINO
gave Garden a rifle, was also taken to
Okmulgee.
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1907-12-26

Charlotte M. Gumersell. daughter of
the late Richard and Charlotte M.
Gumerseil. died Tuesday at her home.
$50 Mt. Prospect avenue. Miss Gunner
sell was widely known and, on the
death of her father a few years ago,
inherited considerable money and
property. Mr.. Gumersel1 was a MEM
Der of the firm of Turnbull & Gunner
sell. coach and hearse builders, which
retired from business a few years ago.
Miss Gumerseli is survived by her
sister Alice and brother James. Miss
Mary Turnbull is a niece and James
Alexander Turnbul1 is a nephew. She
was a member of the North Reformed
Church, following a membership in the
Park Presbyterian Church. h was
of an old Newark family and until .
few months ago was active in chart
table and church work.
Funeral service will be held at sso
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1907-12-26
WOMAN AND HER SON
DEAD IN ROW OVER DOG.
Captured Slayer Accused Them of
Throwing Boiling Water on
HIS Hound.

CONWAY, Ark, Dec. 26.-James B. Hall,
who shot and killed Mrs. Emma Hear
ness and her 20-year-old son. Frank, on
Christmas Eve. was captured by Sheriff
Brady after a posse had searched the
woods near here for several hours.
Z Hail Is accused of having gone to the
Hearness home and, after accusing Mrs.
Hearness of throwing scalding water on
his hounds, fired three shots into her body,
killing her instantly. Her son, who was
struck by two bullets, is also dead.
Hall claims he shot the woman and her
son because they were about to attack
him.
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1907-12-26
BRYAN
william James Appointed to Fill NAL
lorv,s unexpired Term.

TALLAHASSEE. Fla. Dec. Ex-Governor
Napoleon B. Broward has appointed
William James Bryan, Of Jacksonville, to
the United States Senate 10 fill out the
unexpired term Of the late Stephen r.
Mallory.
The appointment has been expected. cor
Bryan has been a sort Of right-hand man
to Governor Broward in a political way.
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1907-12-26
TRAIN KILLS ENGINEER.

PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 26.-Chief Engi-
neer John Fox Mecutcheon, U. S. N, re-
tired, was struck by a Philadelphia and
Reading railway train here yesterday and
instantly killed. Mr.. Mecutcheon was on
his way home when he was run down on a
grade crossing. He was the first engineer
of the Philadelphia City Hall and chief
engineer of the United States ship Rhode
Island in the Civil War. He was rs years
Of ana
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1907-12-26
WENT TO COLLECT BILL; ArTAcxEDv

David Graham and Ellen Sloan, of 500
South Orange avenues were paroled for
trial by Judge Howell IN the First Precinct
Police Court this morning. on a charge OF
assault brought by Vlncenza Siniscalchi, an
Italian girl. She claims that she went to
the place where the two live TO collect a
bill, due her father by Graham. She alleges
that she was handled roughly by the man
and woman when she insisted on getting
the money.
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1907-12-26
BLAINE'S CAMPAIGN
MANAGER Is DEAD.
Joseph W. Bartlett, Former Editor, Was
Assistant Clerk of the United
States Senate.

GARDINER. Me-, Dec. 2e.-Joseph w.
Bartlett, assistant clerk of the United
States Senate, died at his residence in
Washington yesterday morning according
to information received here today.
He was born at Litchfield, a suburb Of
Gardiner, 70 years age, and learned the
printing trade in the Kennebec Journal
office with James G.. Elaine Later he
was editor of the Boston Transcript and
then served on two New York papers.
He was one of the conductors of Blaine's
Presidential campaign. Mr.. Bartlett
leaves a widow and five children.
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1907-12-26
wEATHER

WASHINGTON, Dec. 26.-Forecast for
New Jersey: Fair tonight aud Friday:
warmer Friday; light variable winds, be-
coming south.
NEW YORK, Dec. 26.-Local forecast:
Generally fair tonight and Friday, with no
decided temperature changes. Light to
fresh variable winds, becoming southerly.
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1907-12-26
R R pEIMouR DIES.

NEW YORK, Dec. 2e.-Lawrence
Delmour, Whispering Larry" they
called him from his manner of impart-
ing confidential information hat came
from Richard Croker, died yesterday
afternoon at his home. 116 East Eighty
ninth street.
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1907-12-26
ORANGE HOME B

Mrs. George Jones'. of 237 Central avenue.
Orange. reported to the police of that city
TODAY that her house had been broken into
by thieves and a batch of jewelry taken
from the rooms. A gold watch, blue
enameled locket, gold twisted scarf pin,
opal ring. worth $50, pair gold cuf buttons,
s~nake-shaped, and an amethyst pin were
taken
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1907-12-26
DEAD At AGE OF 90.
Mrs. Beavers Was of Prominent South
Jersey Family.

HIGH BRIDGE, Dec. 26.-Mrs, Rachel
Beavers, 93 years old. widow of Peter
A. Beavers, died from old q yesterday
at the HON of her grandson. Peter A..
Beavers, jr., in Main street. She was
Rachel Fritts, daughter of the late
George Fritts. of Wood Glen. The
Beavers and Fritts families are promi-
nent in Hunterdon and Warren coun-
ties. Her husband died about twenty
i've years ago. The funeral will be
held tomorrow.
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1907-12-26
HARVEY TO LECTURE AT YALE.

NEW HAVEN. Dec. 26.-The speakers
for the BROMLEY lectures on journalism,
literature and public affairs will be George
Brinton Mcclellan Harvey, of Harper's.
for 1905. and Hart Lyman, Yale %, editor
Of the New York Tribune. for 1903.
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1907-12-26
BLAZE IN MORRIsT0wN HOME.

MORRISTOWN, Dec. "a whistle
sounding an alarm of FIRE woke up the
residents at 4 o'clock yesterday morning
The fire was in the kitchen of the home
OF Theodore L. Wilson. on Franklin street.
A chemical engine soon e~xtInguiehed the
IRE after $4Q0 damage was done.
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1907-12-26
LEOPOLD WILSAcK DEAD.
Millionaire Banker and Brewer Fatally
Stricken by Heart Attack.

PI1'TSBURG, Dec. 2ss-Leopold vilsnck,
6s years old. millionaire banker, brewer
md property owner of this city, dropped
dead of heart failure at his home today.
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1907-12-26

Mt. Prospect avenue tomorrow after
noon and interment will be held in the
Gumersell-Turnbuil plot in Mt Pleas
ant Cemetery.
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1907-12-26
SHOOTS BAeaAeEMAsTER DEAD,

SUFFOLK, Va, Dec. 2~6.-Augustus Ben
ton Stevens, Is years old, baggagemaster
on the Norfolk and Southern Railroad, was
shot dead yesterday, near Beclsford,, while
standing in the open doorway of his car.
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1907-12-26
W. H. H. wARNocK, BANKER.

SYRACUSE. N. Y, Dee. 2s.-wlliam H.
H. Warnock. banker and prominent bust
ness man. died here today, aged 67 years.
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1907-12-26
Yesterday,


Total precipitation-None.
Character of the day-Clear.
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1907-12-26
WEATHER IN NEWARK.

Newark, N. J., Dec. 2e. 1907.
a. n. Z a. m. l2 m.
Temperature. 80. 81 deg. 80 deg. As deg.
Barometer........ 30.0S in. 80. 20 in. 1925 in.
Humidity ........, ......... 81 p. ct. 50 p. ct.
Wind-Direction at noon-Northwest:
velocity, 5 miles.
Precipitation-None.
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1907-12-26

Highest. Lowest. Average.
Temperature. 80. 90 deg. 16 deg. 81 deg.
Character of the ~day-Clear.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-01-20
Juu Trade in Dancer

A severe tussle is going on before
the judiciary committee of the lower
house of Congress over the original
package decision that the liquor trade
has turned to good account In dry
counties. The Hepburn Dolliver bill is
in the hands of that committee, and by
a recent vote of eight to seven it was
denied a favorable report through a
motion to adjourn. What the outcome
will be is still uncertain. The issue is
holly contested, and it is one of the
most important matters now pending
before Congress.
The Hepburn -Dolliver bill has been
prepared to make liquors in interstate
commerce, in original packages, sub
ject to the laws of states into which
they may have been shipped. 1t is a
blow aimed straight at the jug trade
and the dividends of express COM
panies, but thus far the blow has not
been delivered. 1t is still blow in
embryo, and if the House committee
of judiciary continues to adjourn OPP
portunely, it will never reach the in
cubation stage.
It will be remembered that a case
arising in Kansas and another that
was originated in South Carolina were
carried through the courts, and the re-
suit was that goods in original pack
ages crossing a state line must be de-
livered, and that the authorities in dry
counties could not interfere with such
packages. Under this decision dry"
counties became to those who had
money in their pockets wet counties,
the local authorities standing power
less before an original package. Con-
gress hesitates, and as rule bill
that hesitates is lost.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-01-20
Iamaica's Capital Stricken

The loss of property was greater at
San Francisco and possibly at Val
paraiso, but the loss of life at King
ston exceeds that at both the other
shaken American cities.
The scientists are pretty much agreed
in ascribing earthquakes to the dis
location or faulting of the underlying
stratas of rock. This is why they are
confined to small territories. The King
ston disaster did not extend beyond a
radius of twelve miles, although the
island is about $50 miles long and so
miles wide. Nor was it accompanied
by any volcanic action as was the case
at Mont Pelee. Volcanoes and earth
quakes do not seem in fact to be even
first cousins, and scientists are inclined
to doubt the theory that the earth is
liquid fire at its heart. Things sub
terranean are in fact little known. 1t
is believed that there is belt running
from the Canary islands through the
West Indies, Central America, the
islands ofthe South Seas with curve
toward Japan, in which constant
changes in underlying rocks are going
on. But after all this is conjecture
only, for the belt described does not
include Valparaiso or Italy or India or
new Zealand, in all of which great
commissions have occurred in modern
times.
The latest British census shows that
there are III, 900 people in Jamaica,
and about 10000 in Kingston. In all
the island there are only 10000 whites.
The chief dependence of the people is
Jamaica fruit, largely bananas. In the
winter season the beautiful scenery
and mild climate attract many tour
lists. Many Americans are interested
In the island, and no doubt the work
of relief headed by President Roose-
welt will be undertaken in a liberal
manner by this country.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-01-20
Rush Legislation

The preparation of new code and
NE bills that have been accommodating
Jour years may render the occasion
extraordinary" thus justifying the
Governor in convening an extra ses-
zion of the legislature, which would be
limited to thirty days. An extra ses-
zion of thirty days would certainly be
more economical and better in every
Dther respect than an attempt to hurry
through in an inconsideratae manner
laws affecting two millions of people.
The governor Is not limited in his
power to convene special sessions. He
can call dozen of them If he consid-
ers the occasion extraordinary Per-
haps he could convene one such ses-
sion, and then trust to the voters to do
away with the unwisdom of quadren-
lal sessions in a great and growing
Ftate.
The peop'c of Alabama will certainly
Gpport Governor Conner If in this
Emergency he convenes special SEES
sion to meet in the summer or early
fall season. The matter is one of deep
Importance, and the people should
make their wishes known. The bills
pressing for passage certainly cannot
be properly digested and shaped UP in
the fifty days assigned to the regular
session. 1t is really choice between
hasty, incomplete legislation and a
special session of thirty days.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-01-20
The overcoat market is dead slow
DISASTERS IN JAMAICA.

From the Cincinnati Enquirer.
1692-Whole island shaken by earth
quake Port Royal destroyed. Three thou
sand houses destroyed.
1922, 1854 Misunderstanding hurricanes.
17S2-Severe conhagratons at Kingston;
s.. 800 600 worth of property destroyed.
1S4s-Great fire caused, damage of si5,-
OOo, 900.
1Sl5-Great hurricane and flood; whole
island deluged; 1000 persons killed. hun
dreds of vessels were wrecked; hundreds
of houses were washed away.
1851 Epidemic of cholera carried off
about $4,000 persons.
1SSO-August; cyclone passed, over east
ern half OF jamaica. destroying nearly all
the wharves In Kingston.
1850 December; earthquake shocks felt
throughout island.
1sS2-Port Antonio destroyed by fire.
1899 Destructive foods with great loss
of life.
lsO2-Volcanie dust fell in great clouds
over island from St. Vincent
19OS-Algnst l0 great. hurricanes de-
stroyed crops; Port Antonio in ruins from
fire
l9O6-On November % exceedingly sharp
earthquake south and north Of the island,
followed immediately by a second shock.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-01-20
OF AGNOSTICISM

Albert Taylor Bledsoe was one of the
ablest thinkers and writer's that America
has produced lie practiced law for some
eight years at the same bar with Abra-
ham Lincoln. in Springfield, ILL.,, and was
Mr., Lncoln's second in the duel with
Shields, The fight, however. did not
come off, as the difficulty was settled
on the ground.
He was afterwards professor of astron-
omy in the University of Mississippi,
where he wrote his "Theodicy," perhaps
the abest reply ever made to Edwards
treatise on THE Will" Later still, he
University of Virginia, and there wrote
his Liberty and Slavery" the most pow
erful and convincing discussion that l
have ever read on that line,
During the early part of the war be-
tween the states he was assistant secre-
tary of war under Mr.. Benjamin; and
after the war he edited The Southern
Review" decidedly the ablest review that
have ever known, the great British re-
views not excepted,
II don't know" I don't know l don't
know" said this great thinker, to ques-
ton after question propounded to him by
malapert student In his class at the
University of Virginia.
"Why, DR.. Bledsoe," said the forward
youth, Il thought when I came to the
university that you would tell me all that
did not know"
"You are greatly mistaken was the
and that would be a short story; but If
should tell YOU all you don't know.
the story would be very long one"
"Agnosticism" is nothing but a Greek
name for ignorance. Whether Professor
Huxley did, or did not coin the word he
brought the word and the thing into
vogue among a great many people in
England, and with not a few In this
country He wrought the thing into a
system, and made 1t popular. Indeed,
under his ingenious manipulations 1t be-
came almost a SCIENCE and it may be
now pretty accurately defined as "rhe
Science of the Jnknowable"
Considered from a strictly scientific"
point of view, or from the view of the
mere loslcian. of course. this definition
involves a fiat contradiction in terms; but
there is still such thing as holding a
scientific attitude towards the unKnow-
able and a very important thing 1t is.
For instance: A German student, whose
orthodoxy had been very logically up
set by Mr.. Darwin's book on The Origin
of Species wrote TO the great natural
list. and asked substantially: What am |
to believe about religion?' Mr.. Darwin's
candid reply was in substance, this; Il
am no authority on that subject; have
given 1t little attention, and would not
advise any one to be guided by my opn-
ions But If you must know WHAT be-
lieve suppose that | may be called an
Agnostc, as I do not believe that any
supernatural revelation has ever been
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-01-20
ABOUT BIRMINGHAM

Dadeville Spot Cash: Birmingham is
saying "Howdy' to the Cotton associa-
ton delegates this week
West Point and Lanett News: Birming-
ham has proven a royal host with the
Cotton Growers association.
Russell Register: Wonder how many
real cotton growers have been attending
the convention in Birmingham this week.
Talladega Reporter: Bet anything At
lanta would be glad to yield the SUBJ
treasury over to Birmingham if it would
also take DR.. Broughton.
Sampson Ledger: A $4,000 diamond rob-
berry occurred in Atlanta last week. May
be they were carried to Birmingham for
safe keeping in the new sub treasury.
Marion Standard: If Birmingham had
succeeded in getting the capitol it would
prove quite a convenience now, as a very
large percentage of the state officers
could be at home with their families.
Shreveport Journal: Atlanta and Biz
mingham do not speak as they pass by
since Birmingham in endeavoring to get
the permanent headquarters of the Cotton
association, along with the southern SUBJ
treasury. both of which Atlanta woulf
like to have for her own.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-01-20

equipment or enlarge and simplify ter
minals.
Before we strike at the railroads
that are striving in every possible man
ner to provide better facilities and
greater safety of transportation, we
should stop to consider the entire sit
uation. Every citizen should read with
care and thoughtfullness President Fin
ley's letter, for in that way he will be
able to see the other side of a broad
question. 1t assuredly has two sides,
and it is the duty of every man to look
at both sides before he acts. Espe-
cially is this the duty of our repre-
sentatiyes in the legislature. If we
must choose between restriction and
penalties and better and safer facili-
ties, business men and the travelling
public will certainly favor the latter
President Finley presents the pertinent
and leading facts in a clear and plain
manner, and The Age Herald urges
every member of the Legislature and
every other citizen to read that letter
without prejudice in a judicial frame
of mind 1t is a discussion of a bust
ness matter in a business spirit, and
President Finley is certainly entitled
to a fair hearing.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-01-20
President FinIey's Letter

President Finleys letter, addressed
to the people living along the lines of
the Southern railroad, deserves careful
consideration ON their part at least.
He admits at the outset that the pre-
emit railroad service is not satisfactory,
but this is due in no small part TO the
development of the south--a develop
ment nowhere exceeded except in the
states of Washington and Oregon The
Southern has largely aided and pro-
NOTED this development, and now it
finds itself oyertaxed, although it has
spent, or has contracted to spend $780,
100000 in equipment, extensions and
improvements. The Southern is striv-
Ing to increase its facilities, but it is
hampered by the prevailing labor
scarcity and the large amount of fresh
capital required.
1t also has to face an immense in
crease in all expenses without an i'm
mediatae increase in revenue. 1t also
has to face threats of adverse legisla-
lion in various forms, not only in Ala
hama, but in other states as well.
Finley tersely says penalties
rill not build railroad tracks. supply
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-01-20
New Orleans immigration Station

In the long run Mobile should and
station, but at present the south will
do well if it secures one at New Or
leans. Secretary McEnerys bill APP
propriating $4,000 for that purpose
has been endorsed by Secretary Straus
bureau of immigration.
All southern representatives should
be beginning at any rate, and New
Orleans is entitled to the first immi-
grafton station. simply because it is
the best gateway the south has. There
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-01-20
INED BRACE TALKS ABOUT MANY THINGS
WHICH AFFECT THE BIRMINGHAM DISTRICT
very little. but 1t will mean the bringing
into the state of high class of labor.

very little, but 1t will mean the bringing
into the state of high class of labor.
Governor Conner is positive in the asser-
ton that no bill shall be enacted which
will bring into this district or into the
state of Alabama, low type of foreign
labor. He insists that only the better class
from northern European countries shall
b permitted to come into the state. but
he wants to put his shoulder to the
wheel to aid in bringing in a high class
of citizens who will help in the indus
trial and productive work of developing
Alabama.
It Is a we'll known fact that there is an
appalling deficiency of high class laborers
and mechanics in the Birmingham dis
trict. The contemplated development and
building must be delayed for years unless
we can Immediately bring several thou
sand more working men into the Birming
ham district While the big companies are
willing to go abroad for such men them
selves they cannot do 1t under the United
States law affecting immigration. They
are perfectly willing to pay the expenses,
but 1t must be done under the sanction
of the state and by officers of the state.
Governor Hayward will make a speech
before the joint houses of the legislature
of Alabama next Tuesday and it is be-
lieved that plans which he will outline
and which have been so successfully
adopted in South Carolina will be adopted
and enacted into law by the state of
Alabama.
Heretofore-for years past-Birming
ham had had surplus of labor and a
deficiency of capital. Today 1t is just
the reverse. Capital from all over the
world is seeking investment in the Biz
mingham district. 1t can't be profitably
employed without the necessary labor to
build and operate the plants into which
it is proposed to put this money.
The city democratic committee went too
far when 1t decided to place the cam
didates for nearly all of the heads Of
departments on the primary ticket. This
was the primary idea run mad
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-01-20
IN HOTEL LOBBIES
Value of Ore lands.

THE value of ore property is rapidly en-
HANGING, for the simple reason that
there is no land in Alabama contain
ing good ore, except what is held by fur
mace or mining companies" said Fred
Sloss. one of the best known mineralogists
in this part of the country.
Il have been looking up ore property
for several years There is some in
Georgia that can be bought but none
in Alabama. Ore is going up to fancy
prices. The companies that hold ore
lands in the Birmingham district are far
richer than they imagined a little while
back"