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The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-10
Two Prominent Bankers Take Their Own Lives B
 Shooting
YOUNG GAMBRELL IS
 ALSO SELF-MUROERER
Bankers Beasley and Hutchinson Were in III Health-Gambrell Brooded Over Death of Former
 and Shoots Himself.

San Antonio, Tex. February SC. A. Beasley. president of the American Bank and Trust company at Houston, Tex, and until recently president of the Texas Bankers association. shot and killed himself late today. He had been in San Antonio for the last five weeks. Ill health is believed to be the cause of the act.
 Mir Beasley was found in the toilet of the building. his right hand elutching pistol. In his pocket was found a letter addressed to his wife, which it is under stood related to business matters and to bid her last farewell
 Since undergoing an operation in Gal- weston last November, he is said to have suffered much. frequently saying that he wished death would relieve him. Mr. Beasley was in his fortieth year and be- gan his business life as a telegraph op- orator on the Santa Fe railroad. He was a native of West Point, Miss.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-10
TELEGRAPHERS
 FORM NEW CLUB
Georgia, Alabama, Tennessee, Florida, North and South Carolina
 Are Represented.

Atlanta, February s.-(special)-At a meeting this afternoon of telegraphers, commercial and railway, there was or ganized the Dixie Twin Order, Teleg- raphers' club,' for the purpose of cen tralization of telegraphers and safeguard ing their interests. There were 15O teleg- raphers present, representing Georgia, Alabama, Tennessee Florida, North and South Carolina.
 A. L. McDanels of Forest City, N G., was made president; M. ". Trix of Br- mingham was elected inside sentinel. The nine-hour law was given thorough discussion, but no action taken. Plans were made for a national convention, which will be held in Atlanta in 1909.
 Dr. l.. F. Broad of Boston, a promi- nent Congregational minister, while talk ing to a fellow minister at Aragon hotel, was attacked by paralysis and for 0 time his life was despaired of. Later re- ports are to the effect that he is im- proving.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-10
IN HONOR
 0F DR STAFFORD Late Pastor of St. Patrick's
 church, Washington PROMINENT SPEAKER } President Roosevelt Sends Letter in Which He EuIoeizes Life Work
 of the Late Eminent
PROMINENT

Washington, February 9.-Memorial services in honor of the late Rev. Dr. Denis Joseph Stafford, pastor of St. Pat rick's church, were held at Chase's the atre in this city today, when tributes to the life and character pr Stafford were paid by men p1Sss int in public life. and the religiovsooss orld. District Commissioner Macfa SS presided and made the introdqsc address The principal speaker sy ~ Vice President Fairbanks. who g SSDf pr Stafford as the citizen
 In letter aq 6Ssd to Commissioner Macfarlond, VI HTssided at the meet ing, called to omage to the memory of the late CT Stafford, President Roosevelt expressed his sincere regret at his inability to be present After paying high tribute to the life and character of Dr. Stafford the President adds:
 It is eminently fitting that men of wide ly different creeds, Protestant or Cath ollie. Jew or Gentile, should meet in mem ory of this our brother who in his life time stroye manfully to do good to all men and whose charity of heart and breadth of vision were such that all could work with him who sincerely wished well for mankind, The forces of evil are strong enough anyhow. and they should not be reinforced from the ranks of those who, under different banners, war for common object; nor should they who in reality have common en- emy turn their arms against one an other In our belief in the deep, under lying essentials which go to make up the finest type of character we should all be one, and the finest type of character will always seek expression in service to mankind such as Father Stafford rem dered."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-10
WILL FIGHT DECISION.
Ruling of Judge Phillips Is Distaste-
 ful To Glass Workers.

Cleveland, February 9-At a meeting of the executive board of the National Window Glass Workers last night, 1t was decided to fight the recent decision Of Judge Phillips in common pleas court, which results in the dissolution of the old union, the Amalgamated Window Glass Workers of America, of which the National Window Glass Workers are the successors.
 The fight, President A. l.. Faulkner said, would be waged upon the theory that the decision was a blow at organ ized labor. Judge Phillips dissolved the union on the ground that its principles were in restraint of trade.
 The suit was begun by the glass cutters and fatteners, who alleged that the union did not allow them to use machin- cry upon penalty of expulsion from the union, thus depriving them of an occupa- tion.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-10
ONE IS KILLED AND
 SEVERAL INJURED
OIL STOVE EXPLODES IN HOME OF WALTER CLIFFORD IN PHIL. ADELPHlA-MRS. THOMAS IS BURNED TO DEATH.

Philadelphia, February 9,-The explosion of an oil stove in the home of Waller Clifford, where small family reunion was being held, today, in the northeastern section of the city. resulted in the death of Mrs Jennie Thomas and the serious injury of three other persons.
 Mrs. Clifford was entertaining her friends at the piano when the stove ex- ploded, throwing oil over Mrs Thomas. who was burned from head to foot and died shortly after being admitted to d hospital.
 Mrs Clifford was also severely burned, and Is In a serious condition Both Wal ter and Ernest Clifford were painfully burned about the face. neck and arms. They, too are in a hospital.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-10
Department Store in Shanghai.

Washington, February 9.-(Special)-- Consul Wilbur T. Gracey of Tsingtau, reports that a British firm which has branches in many places in India has re- gently opened large store in Shanghai A new building has been built, the largest of it's kind in the far east, and was opened to the public on October [. The build ing is five stories high, and the lowest two stories (about 10000 square feet of floor space) are used exclusively as a general department store on strictly cash basis.
 The firm is also doing a large mail-or- der business with the outports of China, and because of it's cash business, is able to sell goods at the same prices shops in the United States England. The opening was a great success. and over 800 cases of new goods were on exhibition. This is probably the largest general de- partment store in the far east, and Is Q large purchaser of American goods. The address is on file in the bureau of manu- factures.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-10
BLACK HAND RAiDED.
Eight Italians Are Held for Alleged
 Backmailing.

Pittsburg February 9.-Another raid of alleged members of the Black Hand society was made here tonight by de- tectives, and eight Italians, said to be members of the organization. were taken into custody and lodged in central sta- ton, charged with blackmailing promi- nent families of Sewickly, an exclusive residence section near this city. Among those arrested was Antonio Folino, aged 29 years, who is accused of being an orr ganizer of the "Sacro Circolo," the al- legged society raided in Sewickly last week.
 A number of weapons and threatening letters were found in the room where the arrests were made tonight
 The accused mfn will be given hear- ing tomorrow
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-10
Bank Is pynamited.

Sulphur Springs, Ark, February 9-Four men early today blew the vault of the Bank of Sulphur Springs and secured over 5000 in cash bssif'es notes and other valuables The cIezens were aroused by two explosions, but by the time the of fcers reached the downtown district. the work of the thieves had been completed. and four men were seen to mount their horses and ride away in the direction of the mountains. The bank is wrecked and the vault is totally destroyed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-10
Another Suicide.

Fort Worth, Tex. February 9.-Brood- ing over the suicide of Banker Hutchin- sors znlan he did not know. Ist5e c. Gaif-@ brel. 5S years old, snot arid Killed hin- self at a local hotel tonight. Gambrell was a son of Rev. Dr. J. B. Gambrell. the noted Baptist divine and has lived at Dallas for the last fifteen years. where he practiced law. he formerly having ed tied several newspapers in Mississippi. He recently moved to Ardmore, l. T., and opened an office for the practice of law. Today he reached Fort Worth and called on Hunt McCaleb. an old friend. at the office of the Record. He discussed the situation of Banker Hutchinson, who killed himself today
 He later went to hotel and wrote a note asking that McCaleb be notified of what he had done.
 He leaves a widow and six-year-old son in Dallas.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-10
Liohtship Is Lost.

Newport, R. l., February 9.-Efforts to re-establish wireless communication with with the Nantucket Shoal lightship No. 5 were unsuccessful today. Nothing has been heard from the lightship since s o'clock last Thursday morning. While it is the general belief that the silence is caused by a breakdown of the wire less apparatus and not to an accident to the ship. the lightship tender Azelea was sent out from New Bedford Saturday to investigate, but after preceding beyond No Mans Land she found the conditions so bad she was forced to put back. An other effort to reach the lightship will bo made tomorrow.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-10
OVERCOME WITH GAS.
Three Are Dead and Two Are Rem
 dered Fatally III Perhaps.

Cleveland, O., February 9.-Three per- sons were asphyxiated and two probably were rendered fatally i'll today by escap- ing gas fumes. The dead are John Geh- ringer, an auctioneer; his wife, Ida, and his niece, Mrs. Pansy Broadway. of Pe- oria, Ill.,, who was visiting at the Gehringer home. Harold Gehringer, son, and his wife. Millie, were overcome and aren ot expected to survive. While the five were sleeping the chimney be- came clogged with soot, thus causing the house to be filled with the gas.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-10
STORM PREVAILS
 ON THE GULF COAST
MOBILE AND VICINITY IS VISITED BY REGULAR NoRTHEASTER. ALL SHIPPING IN RIVERS IS TIED UP.

Mobile, February 9.-Mobile and vicinity was today and tonight visited byq regular northeastern. All shipping in the river anchored in midstream and let out extra anchors for safety. A very high tide resulted, the high winds driving the waters back into the river, The wind reached velocity of S6 miles an hour, but no material damage was done. Reports from the bay late this evening are to the effect that the winds blew gale but all shipping on the inside was safe. No attempt was made during the day for vessels to pass the outer bar. Reports from the lower coast say that high wind and much rain prevailed but no damage was done.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-10
Sweet Marie Ia Sold.

Philadelphia. February 9.--Announee- ment was made today that E. T. Stotes- bury of this city has sold Sweet Maric the famous trotter, 2;02. to WilIia m Bradley of Red Bank. N. J.. owner of Major Delmar. 1;59h- The price paid by MT. Bradley for the mare was not The transaction was con- summated on Saturday and the mare will be shipped to New Jersey tomor- row moo ing.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-10
Discusses Bank Situation.

New York. February s.-Secretary Of the Treasury Cortelyou held an extended con ference here today with Comptroller of the Currency Ridgley. The purpose of the conference was not disclosed but 1t is understood that the situation with re- gard to the banks which recently closed their doors was gone over. Secretary Cor telyou had intended to return to Washing ton last night after a conference with United States District Attorney Stimson, but changed his. plans at the last mo- ment.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-10
Hutchinson Is Dead.

Fort Worth Tex February 9.-L. C. Hutchinson, 50 years old, second vice president of the Fort Worth National bank, and one of the most prominent finaneiers of his section of Texas. com mitted suicide today by shooting himself.
 MT. Hutchinson left his home at 3 o'clock telling his family that he had some matters to straighten out prepara- tory to leaving for a vacation tomor- row. Bank officials declare that the dead mans business affairs are in excellent shape. III health and mental worry are assigned as the cause of suicide.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-10
WILL CUT SALARIES.
President and Other Railroad Officials
 Cut 10 Per Cent.

Cincinnati, Ohio, February s-vice President Murphy stated today that in view of the falling off in business and the decrease in revenues, the manage ment of the Cincinnati. New Orleans and Texas Pacific, and Alabama Great South ern railroad have determined as a step in their programme of reducing expenses to put into effect on March 1, 1908, re- duction of 10 per cent on the president and other officers employed receiving monthly salaries of s250 or over.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-10
Roosevelt's Reply.

My Dear MT. Foulke.
 The statement that I have used the offices in the effort to nominate any presidential candidate is both false and malicious. It is the usual imaginative invention wh ich flows from a desire to say something injurious.
 You will remember that those making this accusation were busily engaged two months ago in asserting that was using the office to secure my own renomination. It is the kind of ac- cusation which for the next few months will be brief.
 These particular islanders will be used until exploded and when exploded those who have used it will promptly in- vent another. Such being the case,
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-10
Thaw Visits Son.

Matteawan, N. Y., February 9-MrS. William Thaw. mother of Harry K. Thaw. visited her son for over an hour today at the Matteawan state hospital. Mrs. Thaw appeared to be in feeble health, and was assisted off and on the train by . nurse
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-10

will see a continuation of this policy in the shaping of the oratory and public discussion incident to the canvass of can- didates for the Presidency.
 A discouraging effect on active opera tions in the stock market is argued from this prospect, and a summer of dullness and neglect of the market is looked for ward to, which offers little inducement to present authorization on speculative ventures.
 Immediate Effects.
 The immediate effects of the neglected condition of the market have been to leave it open to shifting position of small operations with dropping tendency in- herent in a dull market. Bear operations have been manifest, from time to time, accompanied by more than usually reck- less circulation of damaging rumors with out confirmation.
 On the side of the business contraction, the precipitation of the present depres- sion had modified in it's influence by the opinion that conditions are working to- ward improvement. Current news, how ever, failed to show the actual condition of any betterment, and the Fundamental motive for the halt in the market was found in this act
 Statistics of the iron and steel trade for January showed process for con- traction still in progress. Estimates of 375,00o freight cars idle on February left no room for inferences of a revival in freight traffic. Reports of railroad earn ings bore the clear reflection of the eff fleets of the great decrease in the finance of the country over. The enforcement of economies by the railroads was reflected upon the equipment companies and a strong impression was created by the announcement of the laying off of 10000 men by the Baldwin Locomotive works.
 The Money Market.
 These reports of declining earning pow CT in the industries detracted from the influence of the continued ease in money markets to stimulate the demand for se- curities. For the high grade class of se- curities with return we'll below the margin assured earnings there was some continued absorption both here and abroad.
 Money on call in New York proved difficult to lend, and this condition was not affected by some heavy special requirements during the week for pay- ment of accrued subscriptions on stock issues. Money for mercantile purposes also was readily secured
 Corporations are still resorting to short time note issues for meeting capital re- quirements. The outcome of this weeks sale of $50 000,000 New York City 50-year Az per cent bonds will be watched with much interest for the light 1t will throw on the actual investment situation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-10
Prefer the Army.

Government officials have been treated to surprise by three men who will grad uate from the Naval academy this year. Instead of accepting commissions in the navy, they asked to be given second lieu tenancys in the army, and their requests will be compiled with. They say they prefer an army life to one on warships, the fact that the naval branch of the ser vice is constantly on the increase and has a monopoly on opportunities for actual warfare causes the interest in the cases. The three men are M W. Hickes of Ala bama, Ava Lee of Nebraska and R. R. Welshmer of Illinois. w. s.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-10
DULL SUMMER IN STOCKS LOOKED FOR Political Agitation Has Effect on
 Business BOTH PARTIES ARE BLAMED Money on Gall in New York is Diff fcuIt To Lend-Mercantile
 Money Is Secured
 Readily.
BOTH PARTIES ARE BLAMED
'ebruary s.-The Financial

ebruary 9.-The Financial .y:
 . activity in the securities almost to a halt last week
 Of the uncertainties pre- accommodating evidence of business and industries of nd the symptoms of politi- l the form of public utter sons conspicuous in political world of the stock market f inveighed against by both al parties and has conceived
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-10
Entries for Arkansas Primaries
 Closed Last Saturday
JEFF DAVIS IS FOR KERRY
Three Graduates From Naval Acad- emy Ask for Second Lieutenancy Places in the Army-Re.
 quests To Be Granted.

Washington, February 9-(Special.) l.)-En- tries for the Arkansas primaries, which will March 9 nominate United States senator and governor and other state of ficers. closed Saturday. Representative Brundidge of Arkansas arrived here to- day after several weeks stay in the state and 1t is understood that he has decided not to enter the race for governor. This leaves the fight between G. W. Donaghey, w. T. Kerby, J. H. Hinemon and R. W. McFarlan.
 Senator Jeff Davis left for Arkansas yesterday, and from now until election day will make speeches in behalf of Kerby, the present attorney general. There are signs of an awakening in Arkansas. and there Is a possibility that the Davis influence, originally secured through gubernatoslal patronage will not succeed in nominating its candidate.
 MT. Donaghey, the leading candidate against Kerby. is a man of high character who is seeking to wrest the control of his state from the demagogues of the Davis stripe.
 Clarke Will Be Returned.
 There are no candidates for the Senate. which means that Senator James P. Clarke will be returned for another six years This in itself is cause for reorganization whatever else may result from the primaries.
 Senator Clarke is modest unassum- ing man whose voice is rarely heard in the Senate debates, but who has worked indefatiguably in committees. Although he has served but four years, he is a member of the judiciary and commerce committees, and Senator Culberson, the democratic leader appreciating his worth selected him as one of his advisors on the democratic steering committee. Arkansas represented tn the <enate bv. Clarke and Davis, is. a. striking political paradox, which causes frequent comment in Wash- ington.
The Washington herald., 1908-02-10
Precautions at the Mint.

From the Philadelphia RecoFd
One of the most interesting things about
the system of management at the United
States Mint is the plan of double check
ing. which attends every ounce Of pre-
cious metal from the time it is received
at the mint until it is delivered as coin
by the superintendent 10 the Treasury
Department. When the bullion is receiv-
ed it is very. carefully weighed, and the
receipt blank contains the double sigma
ture OF two weighers II is then passed
to the refining department, and both
when received and passed on its exact
weight is certified to by two experts
Again in passing to and from the stamp
ing room it is weighed and checked of
by two attaches. and when the coin in
stamped bags is sent to the adjoining
room Il is again checked off by two
clerks In this way the superintendent
had a double record at all times of every
ounce of metal in the mint. and the
chance Of any mistake is reduced 10 an
tnfinitesimal minimum.
The Washington herald., 1908-02-10
Defends Linuor Interests.

Editor Tie Washington Herald.
Il would be we'll for some estimable
citizens OF Washington. who are now
working to accomplish certain purpose,
10 consider the following question:
would a falling Oft of s., 1,000.O00 per week
in the Washington bank deposits injure
the city,"
That Is what these estimable citizens
Ere trying 10 accomplish. OF course that
mot what they ask for. but il is the
Sevitable result of what they are en-
Seavoring to obtain-that is. prohibition.
It Is susceptible of proof that the men
engaged in the liquor business, who pay
the city S5o0,00O annually, deposit about
Sl,000.000 a week in the city banks.
Let these more or less estimable citi-
Zens engaged in the incorporate temper
ance crusade consider this fact. II might
be we'll for all other citizens who have
business interests TO consider the results
Of such action upon all the interests OF
the city.
The loss Of S50,06OO0O a year IN the
Washington banks will be felt in every
channel of trade. It is true that a large
part of this money is paid TO manufac-
tureTs outside Of the city, but much Of it
goes into the city trade.
EZRA NAT. HILL.