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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-01-08
Big COAL DEAL
FOR tom JOHNSON
HAVING GUARANTEED THE PAY
MENT OF COAL FOR COMPANY
WHICH FAILED, THE MAYOR
MUST PAY UP.

Cincinnati, January Mayor Tom
Johnson of Cleveland. must pay a $4,000
coal bill to the Charles d. Norton COM
pany, coal dealers of Philadelphia, ac-
cording to a decision by the United States
circuit court of appeals, handed down
today.
The company supplied the Philadelphia
and Lehigh Valley Traction company with
coal and johnson guaranteed the pay
ment of the traction company's bills up
to $4,000. The road was later thrown
into the hands Of a receiver and the
Norton Coal company sued Johnson for
the $40, 900.
Johnson objected, claiming the neglect
of the Norton company to collect the
bill from the traction company released
him from liability on the guarantee mas
much as the company did not exhaust it's
resources against the original debtor.
The federal court at Cleveland decided
against him and he appealed. The cir
cult court of appeals upheld the Cleve-
land court.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-01-08
WHITNORE CHARGED
WITH WIFE MURDER
HUSBAND OF SWAMP TRAGEDY
VICTIM is HELD IN CONNEC-
TON WITH THE CASE, AND THE
FUNERAL is HELD UP.

Newark. y. j.. January An I'M
successful attempt to have Theo S.
.Whftmore released from the custody
of the Harrison police. by whom he is
held in connection with the murder
of his wife, was made by his ycouneii to-
day. The attorney protested against
Whitmore being longer held by the
Harrison authorities when no formal
charge had been made against him. In
denying the request Judge Branegan
said a formal charge of murder against
Whitmore had been drawn up.
No burial permit for the body Will be
granted until after the inquest
Whitmore was brought into court later
in the day and arraigned before Justice
Branegan on a charge of murder. His
hearing was set for Thursday afternoon,
the prisoner in the meantime, being com
mitted without bail. After Whitmore had
been led back TO his cell he gave out a
statement in which he declared he sent
the letter signed Lena received by Mrs.
Bessie Schmitter with the trunk, and
that Fred Elliott helped him prepare the
trunk. He reiterated the last time he
saw his wife was on Christmas afternoon
and he supposed she had gone TO Schnec-
tady.
He admitted that he had quarrelled
with his wife, but that they had made
up again. Whitmore said he told Elliott
after his wife had gone that he was
with her forever
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-01-08
PROHIBITION now
BEFORE The SENATE
SENATOR CLAY BRINGS THE MAT
TER UP AND WANTS EARLY
ACTION UPON THE BURNING
QUESTION.

Washington, January THE subject or
prohibition was under discussion a short
time today in the Senate. Mr.. Clay an
nouneed that he proposed to bring 1t 10
a vote to determine Just how the Senate
stands on that question. Mr. Clay
brought up this subject by a resolution
requesting the committee on judiciary
to report at the earliest convenient time on
intoxicating liquors transported into any
state or territory or remaining therein
for use. shall, upon arrival within the
borders of such state or "before or after
delivery to the consgnee, be subject to
the operation of all state laws enacted
in the exercise of police powers to the
same extent as though such liquors had
been produced within the state or terri
tory, and shall not be exempt by reason
of being introduced in original packages
or otherwise
His resolution also instructed the conf
mittee to report whether Congress has
the constitutional right TO pass a bill pro-
hibiting the transportation of liquor to
states, counties or municipalities where
such liquors are legally sold into states.
counties or municipalities where local
option or prohibition prevails.
Mr.. Nelson of Minnesota, member of
the committee of judiciary objected to
the consideration of the resolution He
said the committee would take up the
matter in regular order, and decided that
the Offering of such a resolution amounts
TO an assertion of the committee not do
ing its duty.
Mr. Nelson said he had no intention of
rejecting upon the committee. The res
oluton went over
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-01-08
WITNESS FLATLY
CONTR ADICTED
Testimony Is Given for Defense
In Walsh Trial
LOOSENESS IN ACCOUNTS
III. ~ Ualebfe
Former Vice President of Walsh's
Bank Says That Officials We're
Loose In Their Handling
of Banks Money.

Chicago, January Fired Blount, for
mer vice-president of the Chicago Ma
tional bank testifying in the trial Of John
r. Walsh today, fatty conradieted state
ments made by witness for the govern
ment to the effect that the directors OF
the bank knew nothing of the large loans
made by the bank on memorandum notes.
Mr. Blount. who was also formerly q
director of the bank testified that daily
statement of loans and discounts was at
all times accessible to the directors and
were frequently examined by them.
Mr. Blount testified further that he had
use of the famous memorandum notes OF
the advice of a national bank examiner.
William {. oakley. This statement fol-
lowed a question by Assistant District
Attorney Fletcher Dobyns during the
cross examination in the afternoon 1t
fatty contradicted Mr.. Oakleys testi-
mony on the same point.
TO whom did you regard the money
loaned on these memorandum notes?'
asked Mr.. Dobyns
4 regarded them as loans on collateral
and did not know or care to whom
was the reply.
DO you mean to tell the jury inter
rupted Judge Anderson, that you We
viee-presdent of the bank and did not
know or care who got this money!
No l did not know or care replied
Mr. Blount.
On redirect examination the witness eN-
planned this answer by saying that a per
son to whom the money was loaned had
right to do as he pleased with it.
At one stage of the proceedings Nj.
Blount denied that the bank had failed
and then under questioning by Judge
anderson admitted that its only activity
now is the collecting of moneys due It.
Correspondence between John r. Walsh
and Comptroller of the Currency Ridge
~ was also made the subject of con-
siderable questioning, Mr.. Blount testi-
fying merely that he had verified certain
information regarding the bond invest
ments of the bank given in some of these
letters.
After Mr. Blount had been examined,
Edward L. Gore, a public accountant,
was called for the defense in an attempt
TO prove that Mr.. Walsh had advanced
considerable sums to the Illinois Southern
and Southern Missouri railroads in loans
made to these concerns by the bank. HIS
testimony was not finished today.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-01-08
Many Banks May Be Guilty.

Washington, January 7-Referring to
the arrest today in New York of f. Au-
gustus Heinze for illegally certifying a
check on the Mercantile National bank,
Mr.. Rigeley the comptroller of the cur
rency said he knew nothing about the
details of this partic tar transaction.
When questioned as to whether he looked
for other arrests on other charges, Mr..
Ridgley said that it was rare thing for
q national bank to fail without the of
ficers having violated the national bank
laws. While he knew of no specific case
of defrauding he would not be surprised
T. other cases We're brought to light.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-01-08
CENTS
IS THE MINIMUM
Farmers Unisn Aims to Get
Full Price for Cotton
800 MEMBERS IN MEETING
Delegates at Memphis Represent Every
Southern State, With others From
Missouri, Kansas and
Washington.

Memphis. Tenn. January THE an
nual convention of the Farmers Bduca-
tional and Cooperative Union met here
today for a session of three days. About
800 delegates. representing every south
ern state and those of Missouri, Kansas
and Washington, are in attendance. The
rapid growth of the union since its organ
ization five years ago has attracted much
attention in all parts of the country and
the convention now in session will dis
cuss matters of vital interest to farmers
in all sections. The meetings are being
held behind closed doors.
c. S. Barrett of Union City, Ga, the
president of the union, arrived early to-.
day and called the convention to order.
One of the most important subjects to ise
discussed is the adyisability of an organ
lied effect to reduce the acreage of cot
ton. The question Of holding cotton for
higher prices will also be discussed.
Before calling the convention to order
President Barrett said: 1--WE are here
for business and one of the most i'm,
portant things we hope to accomplish
is to get fifteen cents for cotton, and
We are going to get it, if We have to
hold it from the market for years. I will
not say how much cotton we are holding
back at the present time"
Many of the largest planters in the
south and the southwest are ia attend
anee.
Besides planning for the reduction of
the cotton acreage, the convention is
considering steps to make practicable to
holding of cotton by those who are not
in shape financially to wait months for
their money.
Numerous suggestions have been made
along this line. One which has been
discussed at some length has warehouse
certificates for stored cotton as the basis
of a bond issue. These bonds would be
sold to those members of the union who
had the ready money to spare. A far
rate of interest would be fixed, the bonds
to mature in 70 months.
While the members of the union would
first be urged to buy, they would also be
offered to such banks as might desire
them. In all cases the interest would
make them desirable investment
The effect would be to band all the sec
tons more closely together by the form
ing practically of big company with
all members vitality interested in the price
of cotton.
Another proposition being discussed is
the forming of a regular stock company
and to issue the stock with stored cotton
as the basis.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-01-08
Baseball Men Busy.

Cincinnati. January THE joint sched-
ule committee of the National and Amer
lean Leagues baseball clubs. were in ses-
sion at a late hour tonight. but moth
ing was given out for publication. 1t
was unofficialy announced. however, that
the National League season will begin
April IA and that 154 games will be play
ed. The official schedules of both leagues
will be announced some time next month.
The best Musical Act ever
shown in the city. Theatorium,
10 North Goth street.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-01-08
MRrewster,s Millions

The Cohan and Harris comedians VIII
present the New York, London ana chi
cago success, 'Brewster's Millions, at
the Jefferson theatre Saturday, matinee
and night
'sBrewsters Millions is dramatiza-
ton of George Barr McCutcheons novel
of the same name. The play deais III
the franhest manner imaginable with the
improba BILE and the impossible, ana TINS
same frankness so takes the audience OH
its guard that the unreal becomes real
and the smile of bland good nature en-
CULTS everyone.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-01-08
ADJUSTMENTS.


The Kirke La Shelle production of Paul
Armstrong comedy gem, 1.-The Heir to
the Hoorah,' comes to the Jefferson
theatre tonight
The majority Of the theatregong pub
lie are familiar with this charming story
of life in western mining camp, with
its fearless type Of men who mined for
gold in the pioneer west, its strong emo
lions, it's delicious humor and the alb
sorbing love of a man for his wife.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-01-08
SEABOARD WILL PAY OUT.
Arrangements Are Made To Get Rid
of All Attachments.

Baltimore, January 7-FolIowfng a con-
ference tonight between the receivers OF
the Seaboard Air Line and their eoun-
sci, S. Davies Warfield, co-receiver with
r. Lancashire Williams, announced that
arrangements have been made under
which all attachments that have been
laid against the Seaboard in various
places will be lifted within the next "A
hours Besides the receivers and attor-
neys there were present at the confer
ence w. A Garrett chief executive Of
ficr under the receivers and number of
heads of departments of the road.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-01-08
The Girl of the Golden West.

The fashionable audience that filled
every seat at the Majestic last night was
held spelbound as it were by the intense
dramatic power of the play. Two men
commended throughout it for the love Of
The Girl, and at every turn of the play
there were thrilling incidents that led to
curtain calls and heartfelt applause.
David Belasco certainly does construct
plays that appeal to men and women.
They are full of humanity. They get
in touch with common failings and COM
mon warnings.
The play last night brought home to all
the mining scenes of the early days OIL
the gold fever in California, and the pic
lures presented were those that Bret
Harte delighted in painting IN living
words The staging of the play brought
out the rough charms of the mining sa-
ICONS, and homes, and the players COM
pleted the story of the times, in which,
SAYS a historian, men struggled, laughed,
gambled, cursed, killed. loved and worked
out their strange destnies in manner
incredible to us of today.
Blanche Bates as The Girl was the Ire
of the play. She was natural and girlish
after the manner to some extent Oh
Maude Adams, but at the end of the sec
ond act and in the other intense pas
sages of the play she displayed force
that was wholly her own. She was by
turns charming and stormy. She was,
indeed, a girl of the days of 40.
Harriet Sterling as Bily's sauaw was
the only other woman in the play, and
she and Billy were an unique pair.
Cayler Hastings as Jack Rance. the
gambler and sheriff. was the villain OF
the melodrama, and he was a Bret Harte
villain in every respect. He was sell
proud. and his polish came in direct
contrast with the rough characters of
the camp The lover who won The Girl
was Charles Milward. His English ae-
cent sounded strangely at first, but
mining camp of 49 was made Up of men
from God knows where.
The play as whole was picture OF
the days of long ago, and the audience
enjoyed it thoroughly 1t brought back
earlier readings and. perhaps early mem
cries, and David Belasco and blanche
Bates were the artists who perfected the
illusion.
At the Majestic.
Although the Girl From the Golden
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-01-08
"The Spring Chicken"

''The Spring Chicken" in which Richard
earle comes to the Jefferson theatre Fri
day night, was originally French piece
by Jaime and Duval entitled "Coquin de
Printemps." George Grossmith, Jr., trans
lated it into English and it ran for two
years in London. Richard earle was
given the task of Americanizing the piece
which has more than duplicated it's Won
derful London success in America
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-01-08
phiIinnlne Appointments.

Washington, January 1--Presldent
Roosevelt today directed the Secretary of
War TO have prepared appointments for
James f. Tracy as secretary of finance
and justice on the Philippine commits
sion and Gregorio Arenta to be judge OF
the supreme court of the Philippines, vice
Tracy appointed secretary of finance and
justice.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-01-08
At the Gayety.

Noteworthy in the realm of attrac-
tions that have been seen at the New
Gayety theatre is that most brilliant mu-
steal extravaganza, "Charles Robinson
and his Night Owls which is hold
ing the boards at the above theatre dur
ing this week. This company number
ing many of the best artists in the pro-
fession, and carrying a carload of eiab-
crate scenic equipments, stands alone as
one of the most novel and unique at
fractions that has been seen here this
season.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-01-08
HiahwaYmen Spread Terror.

St. Louis, January 1.-Two masked
highwaymen spread terror through St.
Louis county tonight, killing August
Bons, a bartender, holding up a suburban
electric car and robbing the passengers
and forcing three men into the ice box
OF a saloon after their pockets had been
looted One arrest has been made.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-01-08
Mask Carnival.

A mask carnival lasting three nights
will commence at the Hippodrome to-
night. The list contains several events
for each night and a number of excellent
prizes. Only those in mask will be al
lowed on the floor tonight, tomorrow
night and Friday night.
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mingham this season. the Girl in the
Golden Frame" will appear at the Males
tic every afternoon and evening this
week. Miss Linden Beckwith is the
dainty actress who shows the artistic
singing pictures and pleases with voice.
manner and appearance. Seven other
good acts complete an unusually strong
bill. Performances at the Majestic are
given twice daily, matinee at 2:S0 O'Clock,
night performances at $50 o'clock.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-01-08
Man and wife Found Dead.

st. Louis, January Information re-
ceved from Carbonate, ILL.,, states that
the dead bodies of Clarence Snider and
his wife were found in the bed room OF
their burning home this afternoon. Both
had been shot.
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play is one of the most unique imagina-
BILE and is at times extremely powerful.
The principal role is in the hands of
Wallace Widdecomb, an English actor,
who gives it vital and human interest.
The company is quite good and the per-
Torrance is well worth seeing, even
second or third time. There will be the
usual performance tonight.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-01-08

section and was caught in the wreck
age, and suffered a fractured collar
bone In an interview with the As
ISOLATED Press tonight he said that it
would be impossible at present to give
any idea as TO what caused the acct
dent. A thorough investigation will be
conducted.
The accident occurred ~Sout 1000
yards south of where the Seaboa--S Air
Line crosses on bride above the south
tracks. A freight train was passing
on the Seaboard when the crash came
and the conductor of the freight wit
messed the accident. Running his train
into Hiram, he sidetracked everything
but caboose and one car and ran
these back to where the passengers
We're slowly extricating themselves
Forty of the passengers, most of them
women, We're brought into Atlanta over
the Seaboar tracks.
The second relief train arrived later
in the night.
Most of those on the train went to
Atlanta hotels tonight and had their
injuries cared for by physicians to-
night.
Pullmans Saved Life.
One of the passengers in describing
the wreck said that he judged that the
train was running about 20 miles an
hour when he heard a grinding noise
and the next moment the car was fall
ing. That all the passengers were not
killed, he declared, was due to the fact
that the entire train was composed of
Pullmans instead of the ordinary day
coaches.
A report that the train caught fire
was denied by every one aboard.
One of the Cleveland passengers
bound for Cuba on an excursion triI
said after he crawled from a window
of the second Pullman and locke
at the wreckage:
'The minute | get back to Cleveland
] will give thousand dollars to char
ity."
The trestle on which the accident oc-
CURED was about 200 yards long. The
engine struck the telegraph poles be-
side the track and for several hours
no details of the wresk were avail
able.
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At the Hiiou.

"A Message From Mars at the Bijou
theatre this week, is an ambitious offer
ing and unusual at popular prices. The
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-01-08
Remarkable Escape.

On board the train were some 200
eXcursionists. That they escaped with
out fatal injury is considered remark
able.
f. E. Norris of Atlanta, superintend-
end of the Atlanta division of the
Southern railroad, was on the second
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WHOLE TRAIN Is THROWN
FROM TRESTLE INTO MUD
CONTINUED FROM PAGE L.,

engine passed the bridge in safety then
then left the rails and turned on its side.
The baggage car turned over on the bank,
the five heavy Pullmans following crash
ing through the trestle and falling to the
bed of the creek. The last car, an obser-
walton coach, rested with one end in the
mud and the other on the bank above.
One car in the middle of the train cracked
in the middle through the strain and
pinned down Jacob Roth, of Erie, Penn,
and his wife. They were not seriously
injured, however, and were able to go
to a hotel here tonight.
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At the Majestic

Although the Girl From the Golden
Vest will not be seen again in Bir-
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1908-08-22
tanned.

On Wednesday evening, Aug. 18th,
a very beautiful marriage ceremony
was performed within the cozy en-
closure of the Mission. Standing be
fore solid bank of sweet peas, mas
turtiums, roses and vines, the contract.
ing parties. Mr.. j. Claud Thompson
and Miss Ode B. Taylor were united
in the holy bonds OF matrimony by
Rev. J. B. Holmes of Boulder Arts
tic hands had literally converted the
little church into bower of flowers,
the effect of which was beautiful.
The bride and groom were sEowerei
with rice by their many well-wishing
friends. Al the home of Mrs. Clay a
pleasant reception was rendered the
happy pair. Here, old shoes OF every
description were very much in eyi-
dence, several pairs being attached to
a rope which was mirthfully bound
around guests and the new couple
Glike.
Many beautiful presents were re-
ceiyed by the couple and ii is the wish
of their friends that happiness and
prosperity may attend their way.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1908-08-22

charge is lowering his dignity to do
politics around the polls on election
day and, too. the church and state af.
fairs are far separated in this coun
try. The preacher will receive more
respect from his fellowmen by staying
in his pulpit and let the politicians
manage the ballot boxes. Preachers
should be contented with the high of-
flee and salary of their pulpits.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1908-08-22
ALBUQUERQUE NEWS

John Logan is able to be around
again after a very sick spell
Mrs. John Collins and her daughter.
Florence. have gone TO Denver for a
short visit with her son. James.
Mrs. oryal Anderson and hcr two
children left for San Francisco. Cal.
where they will join their husband
and father.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1908-08-22
No. lll57.
NOTICE OF FINAL EAENT.

In the Matter OF the ESate of Margaret
Cowell, Deceased
Notice is hereby given, that ca Mon.
day, the 2Sth day of Sept. 4. d. 1903.
being one of the regular days of the
September term of the County Courl
Of the City and County of Denver. in
the State of Colorado, |, Harry Cowell
executor of said estate, will appear be-
fore the Judge of said Court, present
my final settlement as such executor.
pray the approval of same. and will
then apply 10 be discharged as such
executor. AT which time and place
any person in interest may appear ana
present objections to the same, If any
there be.
Dated at Denver, Colorado, Aug,
18th, 1908.
HARRY COWELL.
Executor Of the estate OF Margaret
Cowell, deceased.
NEWS STANDS WHERE THE
STATESMAN is ON SALE.
JacR johnson Of 111e 18th street,
Denver.