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The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-09
NEW WITNESS IN
 WHITMORE CASE
A BRAKEMAN ON RAILROAD IS HELD AS AN ACCESSORY TO THE MURDER OF MRS. HELENA WHITMORE.

Boston, Mass, January S.-Frederiek w. Elliott, aged 22 years, a Boston and Al bany brakeman, whose home is in Au- burndale, Mass, wanted on a charge of being an accessory after the fact to the murder of Mrs. Helena Whitmore, whose nude body was found in the Lampblack Swamp at Harrison, N. J., December 26, appeared at police headquarters to- night and gave hlmself up. He was ex- amined by Boston and Newark police officers and then committed to the ToD ba as a fugitive from Justice.
 Prosecuting Attorney George T. Vickers of Hudson county, New Jersey, tele- graphed to police headquarters that El liott was wanted as an accessory. It is expected he will consent to go to New Jersey without papers tomorrow.
 When seen by newspaper men he said that he was not going to tell them all he knew, but that he was willing to tell Prosecuting Attorney Viekers all he knew of the Whitmores. He admits that he knew Whitmore but says that he had not seen him for two years until the day after Christmas when he called at Whit mores to get gold locket which he left in 1895 security for a debt he owed Whitmore, with whom he boarded for some months when employed on the In terborough railway. He said that he found Whitmore In his home the day following Christmas and that the motor man did not act strangely.
 When he asked 4.4In where his wife was, he says Whitmore replied: "Oh, she s gone away she's left me-"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-09
JOHN R. WALSH IS
 PLACED ON STAND
THE AGED BANKER TELLS HIS OWN STORY OF THE TRANS ACTIONS WHICH CAUSED THE
 DOWNFALL OF HIS PROPERTIES.

Chicago. January S.-John R. Walsh, in his first public explanation of the affairs of the Chicago National bank since it's closing by national bank exam iners, took the witness stand today in the United States district court to defend himself against charges of misapplyinQ funds of the institution. He admitted that he had personally engineerd the loans of millions of dollars to the railroads and other enterprises in which he held large blocks of stocks. He also acknowledged that the system of memorandum notes used in the bank was his.
 He denied, however, that he under took these transactions with any thought of personal gain, claiming that the in terests of the bank and its allied institu- tions, the Equitable Trust company and the Home Savings bank, were his chief concern.
 MT. Walsh was on the stand four hours. Direct examination of the witness was still in progress when court adjourned for the day
 The expectation that Mr. Walsh would testify drew a large crowd to the court room. Although he had been one of Chicago's leading citizens for years, he has appeared in public comparatively few times and has seldom, if ever, spoken in public.
 This was evident when the questioning began today for his replies were given in so low tone that they were scarcely audible to the attorneys and he was ad- monlshed to speak louder several times by his own counsel. With this excep- ton, the witness gave little indication of either his seventy years or the strain Of the long trial.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-09
GOOD JOB FOR LOEB.
Presidents Secretary Will Be Head
 of Street Railways.

Washington, January S.-Investiga- tlons made in local financial circles by Representative Smith of Michigan. chairman of the House committee on the District of Columbia, warrants him in saying that there is to be a con solldation of the street car companies of the District of Columbia and that William Loeb. Jr., secretary to Presi- dent Roosevelt, is to be given the &C., tive management of the consolidated properties. MT. Smith has been making investga tions into the street car sit- uation with the view of getting legis- lation authorizing the construction of lines to the new union station. He had conference with MT. Loeb at the White House today.
 While not denying the statements which have been made regarding his prospective change of occupation, MT. Loeb indicated that he is not as yet ready to make a statement on the sub feet.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-09
BRYAN HONORED
 ON JACKSON DAY NebraSkan Chief Guest at Chi-
 cago Banquet PLEA FOR PARTY HARMONY Both Bryan and Former Vice President Stevenson Speak For True Demo- cratic Principles and Pre-
 dict Great Success.
PLEA FOR PARTY HARMONY

Chicago, January S.-The standpoints from which the aristocrat and the demo- crat view society and it's activities formed the theme of a speech delivered here to- night by William J. Bryan. MT. Bryan was the chief guest at the Jackson day banquet at the Jefferson club, a demo- cratic organization. Prominent party men from several western states were present, the occasion being generally re- garded as the formal opening of MT. Bryan's campaign for the democratic nomination for the presidency at the Dem yer convention.
 Other speakers were Adlai E. Steven son, former Vice President of the United States, Bloomington, H.. United States Senator ". J. Stone Missouri; John W. Kern, Indiana, and Edgar Lee Masters, Chicago.
 The speakers confined themselves to is- sues of the day. Pleas for party har- mony were frequent Previous to the banquet most of the leaders present con- ferred with MT Bryan.
 United States Senator Jefferson Davis of Arkansas was scheduled for a speech but was not present. Despite this hiatus in the programme the proceedings were so lengthy that 1t was past midnight before MT. Bryan was called upon
 Mir Bryan's subject was 'sThe Point of View"
 He said in part.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-09
WERE RUNNING
 SLOT MACHINES
Ensev Man Is Convicted In the First
 of 25 Cases Against Him.

The first of 9 cases against T. M Gates of Ensley for operating slot ma chimes was tried in the second division of the criminal court yesterday before Judge Samuel L. Weaver. The defend ant was convicted and given the mini mum fine of S25 and taxed with the costs in the case
 It will be recalled that about six weeks ago MT Gates together with several others was arrested at Ensley by several deputy sheriffs on warrants charging them with setting up lotteries in viola ton of section 4S0S of the criminal code. It is understood that there were alto gether 4S warrants sworn out for men operating slot machines in and near Ems lev at the time. Mr. Gates was the first of the cases to be tried. Assistant So- licitor Frank Cahalan prosecuted the case
 The fine together with the costs in the ease will amount to something like S2OO, inc solicitors fee being A50.
 It is said that MT. Gates together with inc others similarly charged, has asked for settlement of the other cases now pending.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-09
News In Society.

One of the social events of the sea-
 son was the reception given this even
 ing at the Grand hotel by Mir. and Mrs. Harry G. Christlieb to signalize the
 10th anniversary of their wedding. The
 color scheme of green and white was
 an artistic triumph and the parlors were turned into a veritable garden of flowers.
 Mr. and Mrs. Christieb received tn cir
 guests in the main parlor. and the fol-
 lowing ladies assisted in receiving:
 Mrs G. H. Harsh Mrs. A. D. Maddox, Mrs. Hughes, Mrs. Hooser, Mrs. Allen, Mrs. Nelly and Mrs. Tuscker. Mrs.
 Christlieb was attired in French or
 gandie with baby Irish trimmings. Mrs
 Marsh wore lavander silk null, over
 taffeta. Mrs. Hughes wore frock o1
 pale yellow silk, over taffeta. Mrs. AL
 len wore white crepe dc chine, over tai
 feta Mrs. Maddox wore dress of Alice
 blue. with baby Irish trimmings. Mrs
 Tucker wore an exceptionally hand
 some gown of old rose messaline, With
 baby Irish trimmings. Mrs. Nelly wore
 a gown of cream net, over taneta. Mrs.
 Hooser was attired in a pompadour
 gown of silk null. over taffeta. The
 reception lasted from 9 o'clock to
 IL after which an elegant course
 luncheon was served. The guests were
 in a happy vein, and the happy cou . |,
 nle received numerous expressions or
 merry good will from the assemoieu guests. Mir and Mrs Christlieb received quite a handsome array of cut glass of all kinds. both from their many Irlenos III the city and those out of town. After the luncheon dancing was enjoyed un- til a late hour, the music being 1ur-
 nish ed by an orchestra brought oo"h from Birmingham. Those present were. | Mr. and Mrs. George Marsh, MT. and l Mrs A. D. Maddox MT. and Mrs. l.. w. 1 Allen. MT. and Mrs. Carl Hughes. MT | and Mrs. c. Hardy, MT. and Mrs. h. ! Hooser. Mir and Mrs. J. w. Smoot' MT | and Mrs. J. W. McInary, MT. ana Mrs' i R. W. simpson, Mr. and Mrs henrS
 Waller. MT. and Mrs. G. C. Moore Dr' 1 and Mrs. R. P. McTyiere, Mrs. Benton. 1 MT. and Mrs. w. w. Kennedy. Mir. and 1 Mrs. H. N. Freeman, Miss Clifton, Miss l Polk MT. and Mrs. J. c. Grove, MISS l Ctanons Miss Nellie Christlfeb, Mss i Ida Wilson. MT. and Mrs. J. r. buch- = 1 aan MT. and sam Lefkovits, MT. and l Mrs Robert Strickland, MT. and Mrs. 1 1,mrv Geisler. MT. and Mrs. J. r. ! T-roncis of Little Rock, Mrs. W. M l Trucker of Demopolis, Miss Moorelano | of Louisville Mir. and Mrs. w. L 1 Howard Dr. and Mrs. Grace, MT. anu
 Mrs. Fl. H. Burkhardt, MT. ana Mrs | " I. Tucker Miss Donhan, MISS ttos sin and Judge William Jack son, MT. J 1 IT Cannon. MT. NJ. Denis, MT. Ches | crook MT. Thomas Jones, MT. NC 1,innv MT. Seeman. Mir. IT. B. Jones | Mir Archie Argue, MT Harris, MT. Mar | fin MT. William Argue, MT. Mathews l ond MT Neil of Birmingham ana MT parov Renton.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-09
PASTOR UNFRockED.
Testimony of Immortality Leads To
 Dismissal From Pulpit.

Salt Lake, Utah, January S.-Deacon James B. Eddie, who was convicted on Q charge of immortality by an ecclesiastical court a year ago was formally deposed from the ministry of the Protestant Meth odist Episcopal church this afternoon. The sentence was imposed publicly by Bish- op Spalding At it's reading, women burst into tears and hisses were heard from some of the men, the disapproval being manifested by a portion of the congre- gation whose faith in their old pastor IS unshaken Deacon Eddie accepting an opportunity to speak declared that his trial had been unfairly conducted and that the evidence against him was fabricated by his enemies. The chief witnesses against him were choir boys of St. Marks church.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-09
STEAMER STUCK IN MUD.
Turbine Vessel Runs Afoul of Bank In
 Rivers Mouth.

New Orleans, January S.-The South ern passenger steamer Creole. for New York, went aground tonight in the Gulf of Mexico just outside the mouth of the Mississippi river. The Creole is on a soft mud bank. where many steamers have been stuck recently, and is in prac- tically no danger of any sort. Owing to the very small tide at the rivers mouth, steamers seldom get off this bank by their own power, and the Creole officers have wired to New Orleans for tugs to drag her into deep water.
 The Creole is the only American built turbine steamer and this is her second trip in the New Orleans service. She left New Orleans this morning. Rear Admiral Coglan is one of the passen- gers
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-09
Day Rider' Indicted.

Hopkinsville, Ky, January s.-The grand jury today returned an indictment against G. B. Powell of Fruithill, Chris tian county. charging him with confed- erating with others to destroy and de- stroying real and personal property. Powell was one of the day riders who waited upon the tobacco men in Novem- Der and was one of the panel from which the present Jury was made up. He sat with other jurors, but when l2 names were drawn from the whole panel, his name was left in the hat s
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-09
Franchise ak.

Much discussion has been heard in the city regarding the action of the council last evening in not granting the fran chise asked for by the Atlanta, Birming- ham and Atlantic railroad on Second ave nue, as announced in The Age-Herald this morning. It appears that a great many people in the city were quite sure that the franchise would be granted as asked for, and for that reason there were lots of them on hand to hear the result. However, they were doomed to disappointment, and as the matter now stands, it is not known just what steps the road will take. Several of the alder men, when approached on the subject this morning, stated that they thought they were doing what was best for the city, and they did not believe that the granting Of a franchise along Second avenue would have been a good thing.
 Mayor Rush stated that there were sev- eral ways for the Birmingham Railway, Light and Power company to enter the city. or at least to get around to their depot, and he believed that some satis- factory arrangements looking to this end might yet be arrived at.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-09
STREET CARS RUNNING.
Leader of Strike Takes His Leave of
 the City.

Muneie, Ind. January S.-Street cars are running today on all Muncie lines without disturbance. The military is confined to quarters, while the streets are patrolled by 800 business and pro- fesssional men, sworn in as deputies Vice President Behner of the Amalgam- ated Association of Street and Electric Railway Employees returned here last night, but being advised by both the civil and military authorities to leave the city, made his departure. Cars were run last night without disturbance. At Marion, several cars were stoned last night, but the act has been attributed to boys.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-09
BOYS LEARN TO SHOOT.
Report Is Made To National Rifle Asso-
 citation of America.

Washington. January S.-The annual meeting of the board of directors of the National Rifle Association of America was held here tonight.
 Lieut.. A. s. Jones, the secretary, in his report dealt in detail with the school boy rifle shooting movement, which the association lately initiated. The work was begun in New York on December 23 by the holding of a schoolboy tourna- ment which lasted two weeks. The sue cess of the tournament was limited only by the facilities for handling the boys, who were often waiting four to six rows deep for a chance to shoot.
 Officers elected were as follows:
 President, Gen. James A. Drain New York; vice president, Gen. A. B. Crutch- field. Ohio; treasurer. Maj. Ernest s. Lisbell Connecticut; secretary. Albert s. Knnas- NaW Yark-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-09
Mask Carnival.

The three nights of mask carnlVai con- menced at the Hippodrome last night with a large crowd, both spectators and skaters In mask. It was the largest crowd of the season and considered the most successful mask the Hippodrome has ever had. It will continue tonight and tomor- TOW night
 The winners last night were;
 Glass 1.-Most graceful skating couple, Miss Scott and MT. Roberts first; Miss Lyle and MT. Patterson, second; Miss Disheroon and MT. Brock, third.
 Class 2--Most graceful straight skating couple. Miss Lyle and Mr. Miller; second, Miss scarr and MT. Jenkins; third, MT. and Mrs. Puryear.
 Class s-Most graceful two stepping couple. Miss Scott and MT. Roberts, first; Miss Disheroon and MT. Brock, second; Miss Lyle and Nr. Miller. third.
 Class 4--Neateat and most original cos tuned couple, Miss N. Scott and MT. Gammon; second, MT. and Mrs. Hammel; third. Miss Disheroon and MT Brock. Class 5-Most fomical costumed couple, Miss Pointer and MT. Boatwright; second. Mir. and Mrs. Rule; third, Miss Duke and MT. Tyler.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-09
Funeral of Mrs. HerIono.

Greenville, January 8-(6pecial.)-To- day there was buried at Magnolia ceme- tery one of the saintliest women who ever lived in our midst, Mrs. Zou Her long. She was the daughter of Rev. and Mrs. S. T. Perdue of Vernledge, and the relict of the late J. D. A. Herlong, who died IT years ago. She is survived by two sons, F. T.. and E. A. Herlong, and one daughter Miss Eleanor Herlong Mrs. Herlong was 4S years of age. and na- tive of Lowndes count. Twenty-four years ago she was married and came to Greenvile to live.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-09
At the Majestic.

Big houses are at snding every perform anoe at the Majestic this week, where the "Girl in the Golden Frame" is en- toying a popularity second only to that of the "Girl of the Golden West" In which Blanche Bates starred at the Ma jestic Tuesday night. Hundreds who saw the Belasco performance have returned for the excellent vaudeville bill on at tne cozy little theatre. Seven other big acts are on the programme, including group of performing birds Majestic matinees are given every afternoon at 2:30 o'clock; night performances at s:3o o'clock.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-09
At the Bijou.

"A Message From Mars at the BlJou theatre this week, is one of the most am bilious offerings at that playhouse tms season. It is exceptional at popular prices. The company playing "A Message From Mars contains some members oi the original organization which support ed Charles Hawtrey and the performances are very good. Wallace Widdecomb taxes the principal part, and he is given cap able support. Next week the Bijou Will offer George Ade's fsmoas play. "The County Chairman" This is destined to be a gala week at the Bijoul A large com pany will appear and tre indications are that the engagement vii be one of the most important of the season.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-09
COUNTY PHYSICIANS MEET.
Series of Meetings at Greensboro
 Episcopal Church.

Greensboro, January S.-(Special)- 1.-The Hale County Medical association met in Greensboro Tuesday. Dr. Charles D. EPoeInitz received the highest number of hotes and was declared county health officer.
 | The Rev. MT. Matthews is conducting hs series of meetings and Bible readings lat St. Paurs Episcopal church this week Services are held each morning at Il o'clock and in the evening. Large con- bxregations are attending.
 The district stewards of the Methodist tchurch held a meeting in Greensboro to- bday and rounded up their business for Ethe year. They were entertained at hdinner by the Rev. F.. A. Dannelly, the presiding elder.
 An epidemic of measles has struck hown and many of the academy pupils and some of the college boys are yic- hims.
 Ernest Scales, a former Greensboro tboy. died at his home in Selma yester- kiay. His father and brothers living here twent down to attend the funeral today.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-09
Loan By Bank Protected.

Atlanta. January S.-(Special.) )-It was announced tonight that the Cuban Land company, in which c. T. LAdson and other prominent Atlantans are interested and on which properties the Neal bank had made loan of S1250O0, had arranged a sale of this land for S1,5O0,o00, this sale fully protecting the depcsitors and cred- itors of the bank on this loan. c. T. Ladson refuses to talk. The name Of the purchaser has not been given.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-09
CALL TO COTTON SINNERS.
Meeting Is Arranged For Discussing
 Present Situation.

Charlotte. N C, January S.-Belieying that the present unsatisfactory condition in the cotton goods situation demands a remedy, a call was issued today for a joint session of the Southern Soft Yarn Spinners association. the Southern Hard Yarn Spnners' association and the North Carolina Cotton Manufacturers assoca- tion. The meeting will be held in this city January IS. At the joint session the condition of the cotton goods mar ket will be considered and some action taken to protect the manufacturers of cotton goods
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-09
Funds To Protect Graves.

Washington, January S-The Secretary of War is authorized and directed to locate and protect the graves of the American soldiers killed in the battle of New Orleans in the years of 1S14- 1915, in bill introduced in the House to- day by MT Gaines of Tennessee. An ap- propriation of $5000 is provided for this purpose. The bodies of the soldiers now lie in Chalmette cemetery New Orr leans.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-09
Marriage Licenses Issued.

Marriage licenses were issued from the office of the probate court yesterday as follows:
 W. L. Needham of Ensley to Mrs. Ma riah L. Bryant.
 Walter Byers of Republic to Miss Daisy Parsons.
 w. J. Humber of Toadvine to Miss 1.-the Wilkey.
 J. W. Patton of Refuge to Miss Alice Acton
 F. c. Waldrop of Bessemer to Miss Lela Glaze.
 J. E. Hewitt of Little Rock to Miss Belle Smith.
 Oliver Henderson of Bessemer to Miss Martha Jones.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-09
"Rrewster'a Millions"

srBrewster's Millions" described as the most original comedy presented in decade. and which has crowded the thea tres of Chicago New York and bondoH for many months past, will be presented st the Jefferson theatre Saturday, matl- nee and night. The stage adaptation of George Barr McCutcheon's novel has been clearly made by Wiuchell Smith and By ron Ongley. It teens with humorous sit nations, delightfully."- toned with delicate note of pathos and a fascinating heart interest.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-09
Tuscumbia's Income.

Tuscumbia, January s.-(Special. 1.-The fines paid into the city treasury during 1907, according to the report of Mayor Isbel to the City Council were s1s52 .35. an increase of $5S3 45 over 1906. The report of tine dispensary for December showed the total sales to be s76S4.21, with a net profit of s26s9.6o. The board authorized a bond issue to pay the balance on the pavements on Third, Fourth, Fifth and Water streets. The books of the clerk, dispenser and city treasurer were audited and found to be correct.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-09
Killed For Burglar.

Jacksonville, Fla, January S.--PearI Moody, 20 years of age, was shot and instantly killed tonight by his cousin, August Peoppell Both young men were aroused by noise in the back of the house, and with revolvers went to inves. tigate. Pearl Moody was on the back porch, revolver in hand, when Peoppell saw him, and mistaling him for the sup posed burglar, fired. Moody died in- StantlY.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-09
mrhe snrinn chlcken.n

Richard Carle brings 'The Spring Chicken to the Jefferson theatre to- morrow (Friday) night This is easily the best musical piece in which MT. carle has ever appeared and it has been one of the most successful ever seen on the American stage. It is characterized by good plot, excellent situations, bril- liant dialogue, some real jokes, catchy songs, lively dances and is generally and thoroughly up-tO-date.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-09
Little Girl Dead.

The little Swear old daughter of MT. .nd Mrs. I. N Smithson, who has been so critally i'll for the past week with pneumonia, died this morning at l;So o'clock. The child was bright. neau- tiful girl, and her death is a severe b,ow to her fond parents and many friends in Bessemer and Jonesnoro' The remains were taken in charge ny Jacobs & Son, and the funeral VIII take n1ace on Thursday afternoon. inter- nent at Cedar Hill cemetery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-09
Gardner Whips WaIcott.

Boston, January s.-Joe walcott of Boston was easily defeated by Jimmy Gardner of Lowell in a 12-round bout before the New Armory Athletic asso citation here tonight. Both men weighed 142 pounds. Gardner showed early in the fight that he was too clever for Walcott and had him beaten in the first six rounds, getting at Walcott's head and body at will
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-09
CarrolI-Rlce Weddinu.

Florences January S.-(Special. "A mar riage of much interest on account of the wide acquaintance and popularity of the bride was that of Miss Annie Rice and George Carroll of Ardmore, Okla, which took place this morning at 9:S0 o'clock at the hame of the brides mother, Mrs. J. D. Rice. The guests were limited to the nearest relatives and a few intimate friends. Dr. F. D. McDougall of the Presbyterian church performed the cere- mOny.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-09
West Point Graduation Day.

Washington, January s.-The first class at the militry academy will graduate February 14, that date having been selected by the superintendent of the academy in accordance with in- structions received from Wash hington. Int army is short of officers and the early graduation will help materially in filling some of the vacant assign ments.