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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-10-01
TOM WAT}
CONDd
He Declare m candidate Is
Talking Two Ways
NO HOPE o. BEING ELECTED
Watson Says He Does Not Expect to
Reach the White House This Time,
But Wants to Help Break
the Solid South.

Lawrenceville, Ca. September 30
Thomas E. Watson, candidate for pres
ident on the populist ticket. spoke at
this place today to an audience OF more
than 1000 people, citizens of the town
and farmers from the surrounding
country who came in for the double
purpose of listening to Mr.. Watson and
attending the Gwinette county fair.
In his address Mr.. Watson ridiculed
the efforts of the Bryanites to disproye
by reference to the old files of the
Commoner, Mr.. Bryan's recent deals
with the liquor dealers and the negroes.
If the files of the Commoner were to
be taken as satisfactory proof of
Bryan's present position on any ques-
tion whatsoever, it would be necessary
to believe that the democratic leader
was still free silver man, opposed to
national banking system, an advocate
of the governmental ownership OF rail-
roads, of the initiative and referendum
and of the Roosevelt suggestion that
congress vote away the money of all
the people to pay the campaign ex-
penses of the republican and democratic
Mr.. Watson mentioned the states OF
Maine, Ohio and Indiana, asking why
the democrats in those states have de-
clared against prohibition.
IF Bryan has made no deal with the
negro leaders," said he, "why does he
not publish denial of the statements
contained in the circular signed by the
most prominent and responsible negro
leaders of nearly every state OF the
union. In that circular they declare
that they have been in communication
with Bryan for weeks, and he has MADE
them satisfactory pledges on the very
matters concerning which they are dis
satisfied with the republicans
eff the circular is false, Bryan is
allowing a deception to be practiced
upon the negroes If the circular is
true, Bryan is allowing deception to
be practiced upon the whites.
Mr.. Watson admitted that he had no
hope of reaching the White House In
this election. He said he did not want
office now, but he did want to swing
the state of Georgia and the solid
south" away from the grip OF the
northern democrats. He urged the dis
reimbursement of the illiterate blacks,
saying that If the negro vote was to
be bought and sold at auction between
the parties. the black man would go
back upon the auction block as he did
years ago and be sold to the highest
bidder.
IF we break the solid south this
year, in twelve years you will see a
southern man in the White House"
Briefly referring to the attack which
Bryan made upon him through Senator
Pettigrew, Mr.. Watson declared that III
he had claimed to be good enough
Roosevelt man" as Bryan did, and had
stopped to beg for republican votes on
the plea that he, not Taft, Is the poll
teal heir of Roosevelt, as Bryan did,
there might be some plausibility in the
accusation that he was allied to the
republicans.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-10-01
Poisoning Is Charged.

Mobile, September 3O.-Dr. P. H. Hirsh-
field, coroner of Mobile county, has con-
cluded the investigation of the death of
the late Joseph r. Calhoun, which oc-
Cured very suddenly on the afternoon Of
September 4. After hearing the evidence
the following verdict was rendered by
the coroner's jury: "At an investigation
held this, the 30th day of September 1908,
into the cause of the death of one Joseph
r. Calhoun, which occurred on the 4th
day of September, 1908, we, the jury. find
from the evidence submitted that the said
Calhoun came to his death from strych-
nine poisoning. which was administered
to him in his lunch at the hand or hands
OF parties unknown to this jury"
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-10-01
At the Bijou.

There will be a matinee this after
noon and a performance tonight of
kidnapped in New York." the Bijou
play for this week. Barney Gilmore
in the leading role is making new
friends among theatre-goers. He has
a part which permits many opportuni-
ties to be heroic and it is sufficient to
say that he is always on hand at the
opportune moment. The play is rather
exciting and tells a story of life in
New York which involves the Black
Hand society. The specialties intro
duced are very good indeed. Mr.. Gill
more's songs never fail to win him en-
cores. Next week George Sidney will
play at the Bijou in a new musical
show called BUSY Izzy's Doodle" He
will be supported by Carrie Weber and
large company, mostly girls.
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At the Majestic.

The act of Tom and Edith Almond is
decided novelty and the patrons of
this playhouse this week are apparent
ly very much pleased with it. Miss
Almond plays on sleigh bells, as well
as cornet and saxaphone, and her cos
tuning Is a delight to the ladies in the
audience. Mr.. Almond does some great
dancing on roller and ice skates, and
his terpsichorean stunt with the ice
cutters on a 16-square inch pedestal
with spot light effect brought forth ap-
preciative applause. Matinee this aft
ernoon at 2:3O especially for the ladies
and children, and at $3.50 o'clock to-
night the usual evening performance.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-10-01
Weddinn a Surprise.

The many friends of the contracting
parties will be surprised to learn of the
wedding of Mr.. Pallas N. Simmons and
Miss Ina Gwin, which took place tonight
at the residence of Mr.. Charles Meigs.
Without advising anyone of their inten-
ton, the Rev. J. F. Gamble, pastor of the
Baptist church. was called upon about 9
o'clock to officiate, and in the presence
of Mrs. Charles Meigs and Mr.. 7. A.
Surratt they were quietly married.
Mr.. Simmons is successful young bust
ness man, being engaged in the mercan-
tile business on Nineteenth street and
Ninth avenue.
Miss Gwin is niece of Mrs. Fleishman,
who resides on Sixth avenue, a very
pretty and attractive young woman who
numbers her friends by the scores.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-10-01
Independence Party Ticket.

Greenville, S. c.. September 3O-The
state executive committee of the indie
pendence party met in this city and elect
ed officers. A full electoral ticket will be
put in the field for the November cleo
ton. The executive committee has under
advisement the subject of a state ticket,
with candidates for governor and all
state officers.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-10-01
Bankruptcy Sale.

Huntsville, September 30-(Special.)-
At bankruptcy sale of the Huntsville
Hoop & Heading Co.. the plant was pur-
chased by Henderson, Murphree & Hen
derson, who sold 1t Immediately to G..
W. Holland & Co. of Decatur. The plant
will be remodeled and improved extern
sively and put in operation here on Oc-
tober H.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-10-01
MANAGER Fatally Shot.

Triton, Ca, September 9.-Charles Fl.
Lipsey, former employee of Timmons,
Hendricks & Co., naval stores operators,
at Grassland. IA miles from Triton, shot
and fatally wounded Larry EDWARDS,
manager of the firm, today in dispute
over a settlement. The shooting occurred
at Edwards home, Lipsey sitting outside
in a buggy. Lipsey's horse was frightened
by the shooting and ran, so 1t is not
known if any of the shots fired by Ed
wards took effect.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-10-01
Holds Revival Services.

Decatur September S0.-(Special0-
The Rev. G. L. Yates, pastor of the
central Baptist church, New Decatur
is holding a revival meeting at Moui
ton, in Lawrence county. The meeting
will continue for several days yet. 1t
is being largely attended and there
have already been number of con-
versions.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-10-01
School Gymnasiums.

Huntsville, September S0-(Special.)-
The city board of education has decided
to install gymnasiums in the public
schools for boys and girls Two complete
outfits have been ordered. The boys
gymnasium will be in charge of Profess
sor Sessions and Miss Claybaugh will
take charge of the gymnasium for the
oir1si
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-10-01

er minstrels have been known favor
ably to the going public of the
country. The offerings of this COM
pany are everywhere conceded to be
the most original ever conceived for
minstrel performance. The AL. G.
Field Greater Minstrels will appear
here at the Jefferson theatre for three
performances, beginning tomorrow
night.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-10-01
Good Roads to Be Discussed.

The meeting that has been called for
Thursday night at Rebie hall to hear Sem
ator Bankhead and Congressman Under
wood speak in the interest of good roads
is being freely talked of on the streets,
and indications are that a well filed house
will greet these two distinguished gentle
men to hear them discuss subject that
is of so much moment to the people at
large.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-10-01
At the Gayety.

Nothing is attracting SO much at
tention from the theatre-going public
this season as is Fred TWINS big
show, which opened up weeks en-
gagement at the New Gayety Monday
This company has been here before, but
this season entirely new faces are
seen. The comedians are new, the olio
is new and comprises only the best in
the vaudeville market.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-10-01
ADJUSTMENTS.
Mazda"

Only small house greeted Miss Hor-
tense Nielsen at the Jefferson last night
in her presentation of the Sudermann
drama "Magda,'' but while 1t was lack
ing in size it was full of appreciation,
and the young actress was literally ap-
plauded.
The play itself is too generally known
to be dwelt upon. The plot is woven
around a German parent demanding full
obedience from his daughter and her re-
fusal to obey, and perhaps no more pow
erful illustration of this particular theme
has ever been written than this product
of Sudermann's.
Miss Nielsen is young, but her work
in this play while requiring great effort
and ability was admirably done. She Is
blessed with an attractive personality,
which adds much to the excellence of
her work. She is supported by a cast
which is very strong.
She will conclude her Birmingham en-
gagement with matinee this afternoon
when she will play Ibsen's "a Dolls
House." and tonight in Mrs Danes De-
fense," an English society play.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-10-01

A healthful drink, combining the
nourishing qualities of the finest Bar
ley Malt and the tonic. properties. of
the best imported Hops. It is palatable
refreshing and invigorattng. A nom
intoxicant beverage for. man, woman
and child. 1t contains less than one
half of per cent. of alcohol by volume
are sold without United States Rev
enue license. The product of Anheuser-
Busch.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-10-01
Miss NieIsen's Engagement.

Miss Nielsen and her company will
be seen at the Jefferson today matinee
in Ibsens "A Dolls House." This will
be of unusual interest to playgoers
who are interested in the best that the
modern stage offers and a large crowd
will doubtless be on hand. Mrs. Dane
Defense" will be the concluding at
traction tonight.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-10-01

Al G. Fields Greater MinstreIs.
For 23 years the Al. G. Field great
The morning journal-courier., 1908-03-03
WALLINGFORD NEWS
Masquerade Ball of Eintracht Society-Death of Ira
 Bartholomew.
Special Journ.i-courI.r New. ser,ice)

Special lJournai-Courier News scryicc.) )
 Wallingford, March 2.-The' mas ouerade ball give by the Eintracht Singing society al Leighton's hall this evening proved one of the most enjoy able social events of the pre-Lenten season. The costumes were numerous and very comical Teddy Bears, Dudes, Panhandle Pete, Weary Willie, 8 Hotel Breslin Bell Boy, and many well known other characters were present. The hall was crowded with spectators over 300 being in attendance. The opera house orchestra rendered a pleasing concert program and also the dance music. Prof, William Casey was master of ceremonies. The hall was decorated with blue and white bunting festooned from the center and draped over the stage. One of the eY- citing events of the evening was the ] attack of a huge Teddy Bear upon 1 Washington Broadwell. The keeper of the bear who was dressed in khaki uniform and labeled Theo. Roosevelt, after fierce struggle, succeeded in | overcoming the bear
The morning journal-courier., 1908-03-03
Morrisscy Sent to Jail,

William B. Morrissey, charged with theft of an overcoat from the J, P. Stevenson company, es already told in the Journal-Courier was tried before Judge Phelps In the police court this morning. He was sentenced to ten days in jail with cost of sl5.Ss. He was taken down to New Haven this evening The two continued non-sup- port cases were also disposed of in this mornings session. The case against Frank Reski was nolled on the payment of costs of s14.s0. Att torney c. J. Danaher of Meriden was counsel for Reiski. The case against Terrence Saunders was disposed of by the payment of s4.93. Edward Nugent, who was arrested Saturday for intoxication, was released last evening.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-03-03

Rev. R. c. Woodbridge officiated at the funeral of Mrs Elizabeth Pick ford, which was held from the house. 21 Curtiss avenue, this afternoon at 2;30, with interment in the In Me- moriam cemetery The deceased who was the widow of the late Thom- as Pickford. died at her late home Saturday afternoon. She was eightv- six years of age and is survived hv a daughter. Mrs. Florence Sheldon The bearers were Lewis Phelps. Charles Hill Ira Smith and ]. T. KimberIv
The morning journal-courier., 1908-03-03
BROOCHES.

The Play in Shakespeare's Time, Olive Pillion, 'O9; Cicero on Apple Cores, Mary Fielding, '09; New Haven Le- gends, Ruth Webb, 06; The Sandwich Man, Wynola Hine, 'O9, are all good ones and interesting. One of the most pleasing features of the number is "a fine group picture of the football team, The picture is a very clear and distinct one and is a rare addition to the pres ent number.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-03-03

family of MT and Mrs, Charles Link of Academy Hill. Gertrude, small ckild, Is affected with the malady and ts in a critical condition. The attending physician has. given no hope for the child's recovery,
 Mrs. George Clark. daughter of MT. and Mrs. Theodore Griffith of Cen ter street is at Dr. Smiths private hos pital in Hartford, and her condition is considered as very critical Mrs. Clark had been complaining of palms for over month and visit to pr. Smith prov ed that she was suffering from appen- dicitis. An operation followed. success full in itself, but peritonitis has set in, and her condition is critical.
 Dr. William Elliott Griffis will lec- ture at the Lewis High school to-mor row evening. His subject will be 'Ja- pan"
 Charles B, Cowles returned Saturday from Pittsburg, Pa, where he has been spending the winter
 Frederick ". Dickerman of Mildale is in critical condition with pleurisy.
 Franklin C. Brown has collected i20s tax bills out Of the l4l0 to collect.
 Mir. and Mrs. Raymond Dickerman have returned from Saranac Lake, where Mir. Dickerman recuperated from i'll health. He is now sufficiently i'm proved to resume his business In New York
 The L. Nj. T. club enjoyed a whist this evening.
 
 Joseph Campbell, who was taken to Meriden hospital on account of brok- en leg is reported as doing we'll
 The Corner Social club will give a dance In Tolles hall Wednesday even ing,
 The Sunday school of the PlantsviiIe Congregational church will give an en- tertainment o-norrow evening I wy
 Wednesday being Ash Wednesday there will be distribution of ashes at 1 both morning and evening services at St. Thomas chuch l There will be meeting of Shepherds of Bethlehem tomorrow night Action of importance Is to be taken and a large attendance Is desired
 Miss Nellie Carter, who has been the 1 guest of her brother, the Rev. Ray r. ! Carter. will leave tomorrow for her i home in Bridgewater, Nova Scotia. ! Horan and Allen played in the ponl | tournament at the Bradley house this | evening.
 The committee on tax abatement ey pect to file report this week for pub 1 lication.
 The sessions of the board of relief are at an end. The close Of their ses. 1 sion showed much more work than the l opening.
 Miss Mabel Newton of Wallinrford spent Sunday with Miss Minnie Daly of Berlin avenue.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-03-03

Pietro Ruggerio, who was arrested Saturday afternoon by Officer o'Reil- ly and turned over to the New Haven police, was tried in the New Haven police court this morning. He was charged with stabbing Joseph Elstano in quarrel over debt of s1.5o on Commerce street, New Haven. last week, Buggerio was remanded until March 5 under bonds of s2.ooo.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-03-03

The remains of Mrs Ellen Rovlsn widow of Patrick Boylan, who died in the St Francis hospital, were broush, here this afternoon on the 1:27 train and taken to her late home, g Spring street. She is survived by two sons. Patrick and Thomas F. Bovlar. The funeral will probably be held Wednes- day morning
The morning journal-courier., 1908-03-03

The St. Aloysius T, A, & E. society held a very important meeting last evening in St. Aloysius hall. At the meeting final arrangements for the pool tournament with the Seymour Temperance society which opens in this city tonight were completed. The society decided to give ball in St, Mary's hall after Lent. The society also voted to attend the Temperance meeting which is to be held in St. Mary's hall, Sunday evening, at 7;SO o'clock in a body.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-03-03
Studios, .46 Chapel st.,
 TO Campbell Ave.

himself, IS he did not feel we'll He said the revolver was laying near him. and that when he got up to shut the door. it was discharged. He heard the woman scream. and was go afraid that he staid in his room until arrested by Chief Robbins. When examined he stuck to the story that the shooting was accidental After summing up the evidence Judge Slcaols found probable cause. and hound the prisoner over to the next term of the. superior court un-
 der s5.00O bonds.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-03-03

The following committee has been appointed to arrange for a freman's ball to be given Friday evening, April 24 Chief McCune, First Assistant Gardner. Second Assistant Ross, Fore
 men Griffin, Luby and Del Rosso. The committee will select two from each fire company to bring the number of the general committee up to twelve.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-03-03

Louis Ozenik was up before Judge Downs yesterday morning, charged with assaultlng his wife. He was sentenced to thirty days in jail On Thursday of last week Okenik was ar ranged on similar charge and fined g. and costs.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-03-03

John Parodsky was arranged before on a charge of intoxication Parodsky is a minor and was found in front of George Jachryra's saloon on Main street Saturday evening, brandishing a knife and shouting His case was continued until this morning.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-03-03
DERBY,
,s,.c,,l yourna,-courier New. Service, ,

Special Journai-Courier News seryice.b
 The third number of the Derby High School Lookout appeared yesterday and although it is not as large an edi- ton of some of former numbers still on the whole the number is q very good one Although there are few chips the ones inserted are snappy while the stories which are as follows; Ruth at the Prom. by May Allis, 10;
The morning journal-courier., 1908-03-03

A leap-year dance was given this evening at the town hall by several ol the married people of the borough About thirty couples were in attend ance, and a fine time was had by all present. Ohr's orchestra furnished music
The morning journal-courier., 1908-03-03
Death of Ira Bartholomew.

Ira Bartholomew one of Walling- ford's oldest residents, died this even ing at the home of George Anthony on the North Farms, He had been in failing health for some time. The funeral will probably be held We'd nesday.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-03-03
ANSONIA.
tspec,s, yournnr-courier New, Service,

The funeral of Gertrude, tie five year old daughter of Mir anl Mrs. Joseph W Willis, of Cot.a,e street, took place yesterday afternoon at 2S0 o'clock. at the family residence. Rev. F. B. Schmidt officiated at the funeral services which were largely attended. lnterment took place in Pine Grove cemetery. the pail bearers being The odore Bristol Raymond Nelhiftn, Herbert Terrill and Wilbur Clark. Un- dertaker Dewitt of the Ansonia Flrni- ture company had charge Of the fun eral arrangements
The morning journal-courier., 1908-03-03

Albani Tortora was arraigned before Judge Nichols in the town court yes terday morning on the charge of as
 sa1lIt with intent to kill The prisoner nleaded not guilty. The victim of Tor tora's attack. Mrs. Salvio. was unable to appear in court and Dr. E. T. Sharpe
 inc attending physician testified that inc danger of death has not as vet nassed He also testified that he had removed the bullet from it's lodging 2 nlace below the woman's eve and iden- tified the one in Chief Robbins possess sion as the same Chief Robbins. Sher- if Blakeman and the womans fusban nd were also called upon ,o testify The latter told of the events preceding the shooting. while the two former testified to visiting the house, and arresting the accused. who admitted the shooting
 Tortora was put on the stand. and said that he was in his room on the after noon of February i3, when Mrs Salvio came 10 his room and opened the door. ! He said he was engaged in treating
The morning journal-courier., 1908-03-03

Every member of the Derby Shelton Y. M. C. A., who are interested in the formation of a debating society is re- uuested to attend the meeting that is to be held at the new building on Main street this evening at 1S0 o'clock.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-03-03
BRANFORD.
Special JournaI-Courier News Service )

BranforG, March 2.-The dress re- hearsal of Sis Hopkins" by the St. Mary's Dramatic club at Music hall this evening was attended by quite a number of adults and by the younger clement to a large extent. The dress rehearsal was especially designed for the latter. The advance sale Of tickets for the regular presentation, Tuesday evening has been large and full house is assumed.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-03-03
SHELTON.
lsneclnl ul-couricr Ner. Service. ]

In the town court yesterday after noon Sautini and Walters the two Der by agents of the Ansona-Derby Brew ing company who were arraigned on q charge of selling intoxicating liqnors fin the borough. were fined Sl0 and costs The accused were arrested last week for distributing bottled beer in this place. They were defended by At tornev D E. McMahon of Derby. Judge Nichols presided while Attorney King of Bridgeport acted as prosecuting agent Although there was some talk of appeal the accused finally paid their fines.