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The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-13
BILLIE BATES AND
 BROTHER PAROLED
"gey" In Trousers Is Found
 To Be a Girl
THE GOVERNOR INTERESTED
Strong Petition Goes to State Execu- tive From North Birmingham Asking Mercy for Children
 in the Mines.

Montgomery, February 12.-tspeeial)- After great pressure from many citizens Governor Conner today paroled Billie" Bates and her brother, Joseph Bates, re- leasing them from service of sentence for trespass in Flat Top mines. Though ar- rested, convicted and sentenced as a man, Billie" Bates was found to be a woman when they arrived at the mines. She wore pants all the time and looked for the world like a beardless boy. They were brought through Montgomery, stop ping over night here in the county jail. It was seen by the local officers that the "boy' was on the verge of tears all the time and many evidenced interest in and sympathy for ''him."
 From the first Governor Conner was inc terested After 1t was found that the boy was a girl he sent word to the mines to have her given care and at tention and began at once to look into the case, finding that they had committed no more serious offense than stealing rides on the trains. They were hoboing from Jacksonville, Fla, to Terre Haute, Ind, where they said their parents lived. They had run away from home.
 The Governor Talks.
 The governor in paroling the prisoners said
 These prisoners were arrested in Hous- ton county, charged with trespass for riding a train unlawfully. When brought before the county court of said county they plead guilty and were sentenced to serve a term in the mines. Trespassing on railroads or other property is repre- hensible It appears to be that the of lenders in this case have been sufficiently punished by what they have undergone. I therefore parole them, conditioned upon their future good conduct"
 petition sent to the governor, signed by many citizens of North Birmingham says in part:
 We think it is lowering the percent age of the citizenship of our excellent state to send children to the dirty coal mines for trespassing on land and other property, where they have not been noti- fled to keep off and thousands of others go free. If there is no other evidence a gainst them. the prosecution of this char acter is certainly lowering the high moral standing of the courts of Alabama
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-13
 BORN A THIEF.
Wealthy Man Says He Couldn't Reslst
 Temptation.

Alton. H., February 12.-Pacing the ,sneth of his cell in the city jail today, Henry Schuelle, a wealthy and long re- spected building contractor, in custody on the charge of burglary, confessed that for years he had been entering the stores of his neighbors at night and stealing. He knew he was doing wrong, he said, but he was unable to overcome the de- sire to steal.
 The dual life of Schuelle was revealed by Jeremiah Kennedy, owner of dairy and cigar stand, friend and neighbor Of Schuelle, who caught Schuelle in his ci- gar store at night.
 q have walked the floor at night until beads of perspiration rolled down my face, fighting against the insatiate desire to steal" declared Schuelle, but all ways lost"
 He said that he always gloated over the stolen goods for day or two and then would bury thum or throw them away.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-13
Ice Trust Prosecution.

New York. February 12.-The path for Attorney General Jacksons prosecution of a suit against the American Ice com pany as directed by Governor Hughes yesterday, was cleared by a decision handed down by Justice Leventritt in the supreme court today. It grants the motion of the attorney general made some time ago for discontinuance of the origi- nal action brought by former Attorney General Mayer for dissolution of the American Ice company. The motion for discontinuance of the suit had been stren- uously opposed by counsel for the ice company.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-13
February 1s, 1901:
February 1S, 1902:
rillman,s Amendment.

Washington, February 12.-An amend ment to the Aldrich currency bill was introduced today by Senator Tillman. It provides that the emergency currency to be issued under the terms of this meas ure shall not be withdrawn from circu- lation more rapidly than at the rate of s9, 600, GOO a month. which is in accordance with the present law. The pending bill removes this limitation. Mir Tillman ob- jected to the banks being permitted to inflate the currency by issuing $500,000,000 in bank notes and then contract it at xxyiI
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-13
CURES A COUCH OR COLD

The following formula is never fail Ing remedy for coughs or colds:
 Two ounces of glycerine, one-half ounce Concentrated oil of pine, one half pint good whisky, mix and shake thoroughly each time and use in doses of a teaspoon ful to a tablespoonful every four hours. This, if followed up, will cure any cough that is curable or break up an acute cold in "A hours. The ingredients all can be gotten at any drug store.
 Concentrated oil of pine comes put up for medicinal uses only in half ounce viaIs sealed in tin screw top cases de- rigned to protect it from heat and light. Other oils of pine are insoluble and are Ikely to produce nausea and cannot give he desired results.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-13
KNOX IS CHIEF SPEAKER.
Senator Addresses Banquet of Pitts
 burg Business Men.

Pittsburg, February R.-With four United States senators, as manys con- gressmen and several hundred of the most prominent business men of Pitts burg in attendance. the annual Lincoln birthday banquet of the Pittsburg Cham Der of Commerce was held at the Hotel Schenly here tonight. The dinner was very successful and the chief address was delivered by Senator P. c. Knox of Pennsylvania. The other speakers and guests were Senators Deliver of Iowa, Carter of Montana, Boise Penrose of Pennsylvania, and Congressman J. Sloat Fassett of New York. Three congress- men of this city, James Francis Burkett, Dr. A. J. Barchfield and w. H. Graham were also present. esa
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-13

sent in the case of Mrs. Ella N. Engel vs. Birmingham Railway, Light & Power company.
 Judge Senn presiding, the case of G. W. Richards vs. Southern Railway com pany is on trial in the third division of the city court.
 Circuit Court Proceedings.
 In Judge Lanes division of the circuit court a verdict for the defendant was rendered in the case of James F. Smith vs. Sloss-Sheffield Steel & Iron com pany. The jury found a nonsuit in the case of E. M. Haggard vs. Rugby Land company.
 A judgment for S10 was rendered by consent in the case of Green Davis vs. Birmingham Railway, Light & Power company before Judge Aston in the cir cult court yesterday.
 Chancellor A. H. Benners, who has been holding court in Fayette, returned to his bench yesterday. All of the cases of the Mayor and Aldermen of Birmng- ham vs. c. E. Mccoy, l.. Y. Dean ct al. were dismissed on motion of the com plainant. The billie were in the nature of condemnation proceedings. The case of Nathan Plout & Company vs. Jennie Ban- das ct al. was also dismissed.
 Suits Filed. Suit was filed in the circuit court yes- terday by w. L. Upshaw, administrator, vs. the Yolande Coal & Coke company. The plaintiff asks for $15,0O0 damages for the death of his intestate Robert Scott, in the mine explosion on December 16, 1907. Other suits filed in the circuit court , were as follows: A. M Thompson vs. Birmingham Railway Light & Power company, $50O0 damages for alleged dam ages; Frank Coonnor vs. Eldorado Coal company, $5O0O damages. In the city court a suit was filed yes terday by Walters vs. A. s. Andrews, in which the plaintiff asks for $500, which he alleges is due by a note. City Court Docket. The following cases are set for trial today before Judge Lane in the circuit court: S. Goldstein & Co. vs. l.. Coplin, detinue; w. H. Sims vs B. F. Eborn, 1 assumpsit; J. Locascio & Co. vs. Shindler l & McMeekin, garnishment; Jesse French 1lanO OTBan OO. NS. MIS- u. S. Joiiii5ton l ct all, assumpsit; A. s. Cowan ct al vs. l U. S. Fidelity & Guaranty Co.,, assump- l sit.
 l In Judge Coleman's division of the cir cult court Judge A. H. Aston, supernu- merary judge, presiding, the following cases are set for trial today: l G. B. Mitchell vs. s. S. S. & l. Co.,, l damages; H. T. Dorman vs. S. s. s. & I. | Co.,, damages; J. c. Jolly vs. Geo. Mutras | ct all, damages; Tampa Hyde & Skin l Co. vs Hoffman and McNeill, assumpst; l White Swan Laundry Co. vs. Joe Neal, ! garnishment
 Chancery Court Docket. In the chancery court the following
 cases are set for hearing today: D. w. Graybill, ct al. vs. D. M. Dren- nen, ct al. George E. Harrison vs. Hin ton E. Carr; ex parte R. j. Gardner Lu- 1 ther M. Clements; G. W. Brown vs. J. M 1 Huey, ct als.; Levi Parker vs. Sloss
 Iron and Steel company; H. w. Glass vs. Sloss Iron and Steel company; Mayor 1 and Aldermen of Birmingham vs. Bir- mingham Water Works company; J. A. l Mcdaniel vs. Sloss Iron and Steel com pany, ct al; Elijah l.. Franklin vs. Sloss 1 Iron and Steel company.
 City Court Docket. Judge Ferguson presiding, the follow
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-13
Men Go Back to Work,

St. Louis, February 12.-The Republic Iron and Steel company in East St. Louis, H.. put 900 men to work yesterday and today announcement was made by the National Enamelling and Stamping com apany that 400 extra men will be given employment at Granite City next Mon- day. A number of other industries across the river are stated to be increasing their number of employees daily.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-13
Marouette Club Banquet.

Chicago February 12.-United States Senator Albert J. Beveridge of Indiana, was the principal speaker at the an- nual Lincoln day banquet of the Mar auette club here tonight. Another speak CT was James H. Garfield, Secretary of the Interior, who spoke on Special Priv ileges," reviewing the cases in which he has been interested in which relating and other forms of corporate abuse have been alleged. The banquet was the chief function of the holiday here, other clubs giving luncheons during the day. Y
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-13
Rabbi kaplan's Lecture.

Tuesday night at Temple Mishkan Israel Rabbi Kaplan delivered an H. lustrated lecture that attracted quite a large crown. The illustrations were made with a fine steroptican and the subjects shown were, Creation, and the "Patriarchial Period" The lecture of the learned rabbi was listened to with rant attention and those who went out enjoyed the occasion very much.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-13
Last Sad Duty.

Anderson, Ind, February l2--Mrs' Louisa Peters left today for New or- leans to claim the body of her daughter Mrs. Maud Marsh wife of Joseph Marsh, who shot his wife and then killed him self. Marsh and his wife were married at Buffalo, N r., six years ago and she has travelled with him since. Mrs. Marsh was 25 years old The Peters family moved here from Braddock, Pa, ten years ao
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-13
FRANCO SEEKS PEACE.
Former Premier is Trying to Find
 Rest From Turmoil.

Genoa, February 12.-Joao Franco. the deposed premier and dictator of Portu- gal, who arrived here last evening, re- mains in seclusion at his hotel. In con versation today he reiterated his desire to withdraw from political life forever.
 'The events at Lisbon have shaken me to the depths" he said, land I cannot hope to find the peace and tranquility I so much need even in the calm of this hospitable Italian climate"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-13
Valuable Horse Dead.

Selma, a 3-year-old by Todd, died at the Selma track last night. The horse was purchased by Lon MacDon- aid a year or so ago for $500 and gave great promise of speed and en- durance. Just what was the cause of the animals death is not stated, but it came rather suddenly. MT. MacDon- aid valued Selma at $5000 and his friends sympathize with him in his
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-13
Appropriations for Indians.

washington, February 12.-The Indian appropriation bill, after days of consider ation on the floor. was passed today by the House of Representatives practically ir the form recommended by the commit tee. The bill carries total appropriation of approximatalv N000l1
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-13
Beckham Still Leads.

Frankfort, Ky, February 12-The bal lot for United States Senator taken today in joint session of the legislature was without result. The ballot resulted as follows: Beckham, 59 Bradley. 5S; Wat terson, 1; Campbell, 5; Allen, l.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-13
THIS DAY IN
 HISTORY OF
 BIRMINGHAM

February 13 1889;
 The Bessemer county bill is defeated in the legislature
 Fourth avenue between Nineteenth and Twentieth streets is being covered with white gravel
 Jefferson Volunteers under command or Capt Louis V. Clark, is making prepara- tions to attend the inaugural of Presi- dent Harrison at Washington
 It is decided that the Alabama Farm CTS Alliance Exchange will be located at Birmingham. February 13 1901;
 Governor Sanford vetoes the Coun- try club charter bill.
 Architects complete plans for the Hill man hospital
 February 13 1902:
 Contract is let for the erection of the Title Guarantee building at the corner of Third avenue and Twenty-first street. February 1S,i 1904:
 William Jennings Bryan addresses a large audience at the Jefferson theatre on "The Value of an Ideal
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-03-30
Politicians See Double Construc.
ton Possible for Forts
Declaration.
INTENDS TO SERVE FOR
NEXT 3 YEARS, HE SAYS
Some Believe It Means State Ex-
ecutive Is Not Candidate
for Vice-Presidency.

Something OF national as we'll as
state Importance was given TO the dol
lar dinner of the New Idea Republic
cans in the Kruger Auditorium Satur-
day night through the speech delivered
by Governor Fort, by reason of the
declaration he made concerning his
Intention" TO remain in office. The
statement was: IF my life is spared
the next three years, l intend to serve
as Governor. of New Jersey"
The exact meaning of this is not
known when judged by the context of
the speech. and the Governor refused
to give any explanatory Interpretation.
On the face of it, the statement would
seem to indicate that the Governor
does not expect to receive the norni-
nation for Vice President, but as the
Executive was talking about his plans
to bring about reforms in the State
government, the construction has been
put on the statement that the Gov
ernor Intended to exert tile powers of
the G~overnorship while he remained in
Office TO bring about the reforms.
II was a4HO pOlilt6o CUT Hat lHC wv
ernor used the phrase, II intend,' but
that circumstances might alter the
Governors intention. Such a circun1-
stance might be the proffer of the Vice
Presidential nomination. If it were
given, is believed by party leaders,
that ever the Governor could not con-
sistently afford to turn it down, es-
pecially with the prospect, in case he
should resign this summer, of appa-
rently making secure the success OF a
Republican candidate. for Governor
who would have the presumed advan-
tage this year of running on a national
ticket.
Another important aspect that may
affect the Governors intention" to re-
main in office for the full term is the
possibility OF the New Jersey delega-
ton to the Republican national con
vention not being for Taft unless Fort
should be his. running nate.
Some friends of Governor Fort say.
however, that the Governor meant al
the dinner hat he would not be the
candidate for Vice-President and that
he had decided not to stand, on account
of the tfin; ncial burden that the can
uIdacy anu ONCE OF NiCe-FIcSldeii
would put on him. To maintain the
pace that the presiding officers OF the
United States Senate have set during
recent administrations would burden
Mr.. Fort too heavily.
Senatcl Everett Colby said he be.
lieved hat If the present Legislature
should carry out the reforms the Gov
ernor wishes that Mr.. Fort would not
refuse the, nomination for Vice-Pfesi.
dent. If these reforms were not OBJ
tanned this year the Governor, by re-
naming in Office, would be in a position
to lend influence TO secure them mex
year. and in 1910.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-03-30

was no agreement. "They made the Of.
fer to produce the man on Monday.
he said. adding. but | wasn't taking
anv chances so the warrant was issued
and Detective Godfrey was sent after
him with instructions to arrest him on
sight. He brought him back as d.
rected."
Detective Godfrey too his prisoner
before Recorder Condit, of West Or
ange. and he was committed to jail
without the alternative of furnishing
bail.
The warrant upon which Van Horn
was arrested charges that on Marcn
p. 1908. in Newark, he did wilfully ana
with malicious a-forethought assault aud
inhict upon the said Mary E. Nliet NOR
fal wounds which did cause her death
after several days of lingering In pair
and suffering
With the information in hand the
authorities believe that they will today
be able to clear up what remains OF the
mystery regarding Miss Vliet's death.
Assistant Prosecutor Mott said to-
aav that he believed Van Horn knew
all the facts in the case.
Van Horns arrest. 1t is understood,
resulted from the conflicting statements
hs has made to the authorities the
newspapers. He claimed that she was
engaged to him in marriage, but, ae-
cording' to several of their mutual
friends, seen at Blairstown by an EVE
MING STAR reporter, their engage
ment was not generally known in her
home town. Miss Vliet had a number
Of admirers in Blairstown, two OF
whom were regular visitors at her
home, as was Van Horn.
Mrs. Dodge, who figures in the case,
has known Van Horn several years.
Her husband is the electrician at the
New Brunswick Opera House and be-
sefore moving to New Brunswick he was
employed at Plainfield, where he met
Van Horn. Since the Dodges moved
+ TO New Brunswick Van Horn has vis-
tied them several times and has a NUM-
her of acquaintance there.
Mrs. Dodge is the daughter of Will
lam Morris, who lives on Hiram street
in New Brunswick. She maintains that
she never nlet Miss Viiet until the day
& OF her arrival in this city when she
met her with Van Horn at the Penn
s~sylvania Railroad station in Market
street.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-03-30
ROBINSON READY
TO- GIVE POLICE
NAMES0F FENCES
Self-confessed Burglar Leader
Weakens from Determine
ton to Suffer Alone.
MAY BE ROUNDUP OF
MEN WHO BOUGHT GOODS
Authorities Expect to Clean Out
Chief Aids to Thieves When
Prisoner Squeals.

James Robinson, the burglar. who
has confessed to twenty-seven jobs In
this city and fifty in Jersey City, is
still a prisoner at headquarters.
Robinson has made a clean breast of
his many looting tours, but the police
are not satisfied with this. In hts
confession he has admitted that he he'd
what in police parlance is called a
fence a place to sell stolen prop
erty. He will not tell the name or
place of his friend in crime.
81 know I am liable to get fifteen
years, and l have made up my mind to
do my bit. I'll get no one else in trou-
BILE"
Already the sleuths have partially
weaned him away from his determine
ton. They rave argued with him, I'm
til today, it is believed, he sees the
matter in a different light.
1t has been suggested to him that he
ought to look after his own interests
first. IF you are going to get fifteen
years, SuSseSleu d SiS'ili, uoh soN
think you ought to try to get only hall
of that?"
This proposition appeared to appeal
to Robinson, and he said he would con-
slider the matter. Today he Is ready t.
tell names and places where he sold
the gold and silverware stolen by him
during his seven months of exciting
exploits.
With this knowledge the police OF
this and Jersey City expect to round
up several business men who have
reaped richly from Robinson's bur
glaries. He will be 'arraigned before
Judge Howell in the First Crimina
Court tomorrow.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-03-30
NICHOLS SAVED
FROM BLACK HAND
DEATH BY CHANCE
Pinioned by ASSISTANTS, knife Is
Raised to Strike Fatal
Blow.

Charles Nichols. index clerk of the
Board of Works, is being congratulated
upon a narrow escape from death last
night, il is thought at the hands of
Black Hand agents. While on his way
to his home, rs High street, he was at
tackled, and only because a ray of light
which fell upon his face n showed
that he was not the man wanted a
breast
Mr.. Nichols left his brothers home,
at Sc State street, abont 9:15 O'Clock.
When in High street near Crane he
noticed a man lurking in the shadow.
and when he paused another sprang
upon him from behind and pinned his
arms to his side.
The person Mr.. Nichols had seen in
the shadows sprar1g forward, and in his
raised hand there was a CLINT of steel.
Mr.. Nichols is not a young man, but
he put up a struggle. He was rendered
practically helpless. ard the knife was
poised for the blow. when the man
who held MIN CRED OUT
That's not him."
In an instant MIR. Nichols was thrown
to the sidewalk and the men darted ur
Crane street.
Mr.. Nichols went home. and. for feal
of alarming his family, said nothing OF
the matter. nor has he reported it tC
The police. He declares his belief that
the men believed him someone they
wished to put out of the way. He Il
sure the ray of light saved him. Nc
attempt at robbery was made.
MIR. Nichols describes the man whc
started to stab him as being short ant
wearing a red bandana handkerchie.
over the lower part of his face. Thu
other was tall, with a SLOUGH hat pulled
well down over his eyes.
Herbert Hopper, son of the lat
Captain Hopper, was held up on Higi
street. near Quitman. early Saturda.
and beaten and robbed, but from all in
dications the Hopper affair was tn
work of thugs. while the attack OF
Nichols, according to his story. bear
all the earmarks of an attempte'
nrurder. fE
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-03-30
IS HELD FOR
FURTHER PROBE
OF W|FE'S DEATH
Husband Confident Police Inves-
tigation Will Set Him
Free.

Detectives from police headquarters
and the prosecutors Office, investigat-
ing the circumstances of the death of
Mrs. Angelina Leo. had not completed
their search today.
Michael Leo, her husband, who Is
held by the police, confidently expect
ed his release, but he will be held until
tomorrow through an arrangement be-
tween his counsel, Simon Hahn, and
Acting Prosecutor Mott.
Mrs. Leo died of injuries received in
a fire at her home, 375 Morris avenue
ten days ago. 1t developed that her
husband had had her life insured a few
days previous to her death for $500
Which he sought to collect.