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The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-20
TWO MEN KILLED BY POLICE IN
 TAKING THEM FOR BURGLARS

Columbus, O., April 19.-Mstaken for burglars, John and William D. Frank, sons of R. o. Frank, grocer, were shot and killed today by City Patrolmen Heinz and Casey. Casey was suspended pend- ing an investigation but he remains on duty
 Shortly before the shooting burglars were discovered by neighbors in Franks grocery, 122 Parsons avenue. The owner of the store and the police were informed about the same time of the burglary. The two young men who were later shot an- other brother, Albert Frank, and William Yoerger. hastily armed themselves and ran to the grocery. Patrolmen Heinz and Casey were watching in the shadows of the building when the four young men ar rived and each party mistook the other for the burglars.
 According to Yoerger. w. D. Frank fired a rifle four times at Patrolman Heinze. who drew a revolver and fatally wounded the young man. Patrolman Casey ordered the other young men to throw up their hands, and they did so, the survivors say. Patrolman Casey declares, however, that John Frank did not throw up his hands, but aimed revolver at the patrol man. Casey then shot John Frank.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-20
Some Dissatisfaction Noted.

It is understood that there is some dissatisfaction in regard to the elee- ton of a secretary for the newly ap- pointed board of education. Under the rules governing the adoption of the new code by the city of Bessemer it appears that the secretary can eith CT be elected from the outside or one of the members can serve in this capacity. At the caucus held on Friday evening Dr. R. P. McTyeire was elected tenn porary chairman and it was supposed that this election, or at least. all of the appointments would be made pei manent as. soon as the board was de- clared officially elected by the coun- cil which meets on next Tuesday even- ing.
 However. there are two of the all dermen in the city who are opposed to this plan and it was learned this evening that it was just possible that there would be some hitch on the night of the council meeting.
 There are a good many outside ap- plicants for the position of secretary and il is thought that some of the members of the council will have some thing to say along this line ere the election of the members of the board is declared final.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-20
WOMAN BELIEVES MAN VAS MURDERED Suicide lh4y. on Preachers
 Tea t. .sS'''''' INVESTiGANi0N PLANNED Rich Widow to Whom the Presbyterian Pastor Was to Have Been Mar
 ried Does Not Believe the
 Story of Suicide.

Woodbury, N. J.. April 19.-(Special)- George never killed himself He was a true and God-fearing man. He was murdered"
 Mrs. Fannie Kenworthy, the rich widow who was to have married the preacher. declared in these words that the Rev George ToRson, pastor of the First Pres byterian church, had not committed sui eide
 We were to have been married and he had everything to look forward to. There was nothing to make him wish 10 seek death. As for the silly stories that George was entangled with other women you can stamp them as lies
 Mrs. Kenworthy made this statement after she had been in conference with the prosecuting attorney.
 The prosecutor, Alexander Rogers, is not entirely convinced that Tomson killed himself. He said tonight:
 "1'he fullest possible investigation will be made. 1t seems to me that there was very little reason to drive MT. Tomson to suicide"
 During the day Mrs. Kenworthy made
  remove the body to her home, where the funeral will be held, but the coroner re- fused permission. The body will not be removed from the hotel room where he died until tomorrow morning. All Mir Tomson's personal effects are sealed up by the coroner
 Miss Helen Moore, one of the women whose name has been mentioned and who disappeared Friday, added a new phase to the case by paying a visit to Mrs. Kenworthy this morning She was heavily yelled and was recognized only by three persons. She went directly to the Newton hotel where she ran upstairs to her room and packed up few belong ings. Then she went to the home or Miss Virginia Catell, where she remained for an hour.
 q am never coming back to Wood bury" she said. ''These rumors and tnis terrible occurrence make it impossible for, mo tO live here.'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-20
Fl APPLICANTS
 FOR THE POSITION Many Seek Superintendency Of GeSSemer Schools MRS. J.W. M'CORKLE DEAD Two Aldermen In Bessemer Opposed To Plan Pursued By the Board of
 Education-Other News
 of Bessemer.
MRS. J. W. M'CORKLE DEAD

Bessemer. April -tSpecial.1- Ever since it was announced that superin- tendent of schools would be elected in May applications from all over the country have been pouring in, and Sec retary Lewis has up to the present time received q. the names of which are given here:
 c. W. Vaughn, Whistler, Ala. F. T, Appelby, Tuscumbia, Ala; W. F. Puck : cit. Sheffield, Ala; l. A. Hughes, Or ange, Tex. R. J. H. Simmons, Luverne, Ala: G. W. Bonner, Columbiana, Ala; H. H. Clarke Winchester, Tenn; J. H.. Bowers, Coyington. Tenn; L. A. Smith. Moultrie, Ga.; Glover Moore. Birming- ham. Ala: E. A. Armstead. Clifton Forge. Va; J. ". Steyman. Riser, W. Va; s. E. L. Brown, New Iberia, La; c. N Barnes, Lebanan, Tenn; N. R.. Baker, Mobile, Ala; H. M. Ivey, Jeff ferson. Ga; O. H. Wingfield. Charles ton, Tenn: F. Hall, Rushton, La j.. NJ. Kennedy, Union, Miss; j. R. Lowery. Knoxville. Tenn; ". P. Ora ham, Charlottesville, Va.
 It is believed that before the race is over there will be several more ap- plicants. The position pays $500 per annum and it is considered one of the best positions of the kind in the dis trict. The Bessemer schools at ths present time will compare favorably with any in the state and is the ob- ject of the board to keep them up 10 their present high standard.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-20
LOS ANGELES CITIZENS ARE
 ENJOYING VISIT OF TIE FLEET

Los Angeles Cal, April 19.-Tonight for the first time since leaving Hampton Roads. the battleships of the Atlantic fleet are separated. In four harbors, a few miles apart, they lie at anchor in divisions of four and these positions they will maintain until next Saturday morn ing, when the 16 fighting craft, again united under the flag of Rear Admiral Thomas will get under way for Santa Barabara the next port of welcome.
 The division of the fleet was accom- plished this morning. While the crowds ashore watched suddenly the signals be- gan to fly and within few minutes the seconds division, Jed by it's flagship, the Georgia steamed slowly out of line, and proceeded three miles across the harbor to a point opposite Long Beach. The third and fourth divisions rounded Point Firmi, for a more distant anchorage, the four ships led by the flagship Maine pro- ceeding to anchorage in the most shel- tered portion of Santa Monica bay, and the fourth division, with the Alabama leading, dropping out of the column to anchor a few hundred yards off the pier at Redondo. The first division remains at anchor here.
 Not until this evening were visitors re- ceived on board, but after that time the people surged about the boat landing, and the bays were dotted with tiny craft, laden to the limit of safety with men, women and children, who struggled to be first aboard the big white, clean, fighting machines.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-20
Mrs. McCorkle Dead.

Mrs. J. W. McCorkle of Jonesbor, died at late hour last evening at the home of a relative Mrs. McCorkle was Fl years of age but up until yesterday she was supposed to be enjoying fairy good health. She was sitting up talk ing to one of the members of the fam fly when she was suddenly stricken and died before medical aid could be summoned. A sad part in connection with Mrs McCorkle's death was the fact that she happens to be the mother of Mrs. McGrew, who is the stepmather of Mrs. Scott, whose funeral took place this afternoon. Mrs. McGrew was sit ting up with the remains of Mrs Scott when she was informed of the death of her mother
 The funeral arrangements have not been made a s yet from the fact that the family is waiting to hear from sev- eral of her children in different parts of the state They have been notified of the demise and it is thought they will arrive in the city some time to- morrow. Jacobs & Son will have charge of the funeral.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-20
CATHOLIC MASSES
 LARGELY ATTENDED
AT ST. PAuL's HUNDREDS OF THE FAITHFUL RECEIVE COMMUNION. BRILLIANT MUSIC AT SOLEMN HIGH MASS.

All the Catholic churches in Birning- ham and neighboring towns were attend ed by great crowds yesterday and it is said that at St. Paul's the services were exceptionally impressive The altars were beautifully decorated and the handsome church never looked more cathedral-like.
 There were four masses-6:S0, 7:30, 9:30 and 1O:3O. The pastor, the Rev. Father Coyle, spoke at each mass, greeting those present in these words: "To each and all, with all sincerity. I wish you abundance of Easter joy. May the grace of the risen Christ descend into your hearts to- day and remain there forever His ser mon text at each service was: This is the day the Lord hath made let us be glad and rejoice in it.
 At the early masses Father Coyle confined his discourse to about 10 minutes. put at solemn high mass at 1O:30 o'clock he discussed his theme more at length, occupying the pulpit about a half hour His sermon is said to have been one of his happiest eff forts
 The music at St. Paurs was excep- tionally hne-the most brilliant heard within the past few years; and never, perhaps, did the choir acquit itself bet ter. The musical numbers were: Han ders Largo, with MT aKlenk as violin soloist; Asperges' anthem; Memolfs entire festival mass No. ?, and for of- fertory, Lambillotes joyous Halle luiah anth em. MT. Memoli directed the music Mrs. Severin, the solo soprano. was in splendid voice and the chorus was strong and smooth. Mrs. Colgan presided at the organ and a high class orchestra added greatly to the choir It was the best orchestra ever h card at St. Pauls. There were four first violins-Messrs Davidson, Chali- foux, Gussen and Kirsh; and the other instruments, including kettle-drums, were also in the hands of good musi- clans.
 Father Coyle said that a notable feat ure of Easter at his church was the large number of men and women at holy com munion. The mass at 6;30 o'clock drew a congregation that almost filled the build ing. and many of the faithful received communion At the 7:30 mass the church was filled. The Knights of Columbus and other societies attended communion in body Father Coyle said he believed he had never seen so many people at com munion on any one day as on yesterday. During the last mission 1S0s souls received communion during the course of three weeks, but on this Easter day something like 300 knet at the altar rail. Evening devotions at I:S0 o'clock were well attended, and it is estimated that the total attendance yesterday was about 3OQ0
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-20
EN ROUTE TO NEW YORK.
Irish Cardinal and Bishop Are Coming
 To Celebration.

Queenstown, April 19.-Cardinal Mlchaei Logue. archbishop of Armagh, and Rom an Catholic primate of all Ireland, and Bishop Browne of Queenstown were pas sengers on the steamship Lucania, which sailed for New York today. They Will take part in the centennial celebration or the New York diocese next week as the guest of Archbishop Farley
 Cardinal Logue said to the Associated Press that it was fitting that they be with their exalted fellow -countrymen at this great celebration, as the Irish exiles had contributed in large proportion to the splendid progress of the great young church of America. Now that Ireland had given so much towards the establishment and progress of Catholicism in America, he said the tide of Irish immigration would cease. the Irish people would stop this blood-letting, and he hoped that there was brighter future in store for the ola country.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-20
GRANTS BIRTHDAY.
Addresses Are Made In Memory of
 Departed President.

New York, April 19.-Commemorat- ing the S6th anniversary of the birth of Gen. Ulysses s. Grant, memorial service was held tonight in Metropoli- tan Temple, at which Secretary of War Taft, Andrew Carnegie, and Former Secretary of the Treasury Leslie M. Shaw made addresses, and Grant post of the Grand Army of the Republic presented national flag to the church. This is the chSrch at which General Grant, during his residence in this city, attended services.
 The service was a pleasant prelude of the dedication next Sunday of the window of the church to General Grant.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-20
HERMAN BILL|K
 FACES GALLONS
Convicted Prisoner Is to Be
 Hanged Next Friday
LITTLE GIRL lNTERCEDES
BiliSs Daughter Pleads With Gov ernor Deneen for Her Fathers Life, But the Pardon Board
 Has Deferred Action.

Chicago, April 19.-(Special) )-Herman Billik's life now rests in the hands of Governor Dineen and the state board of pardons. Unless executive clemency is extended before dawn of next Friday the convicted poisoner of the Vrzals will hang
 The fight to save Bllik from the gal lows has been the fight of a little girl for her fathers life. Ever since the ar rest of Billik, months ago. S-year-old Edna has never been tired in her efforts in his behalf. She has never abandoned hope and when Governor Dineen reached Chicago Saturday to decide on the merits of her fathers plea for clemency it was she who greeted him with a smile and a handshake.
 "I am certain that good man will not let papa die she said tonight
 It is probable that the governor and the pardon board will make known their decision Monday.
 Edna Billlk. "child of sorrow," made a personal appeal to Governor Dineen for the life of her father.
 With outstretched arms the girl rushed at the governor and cried, "Oh. Cover nor, Governor, save my
 They were interrupted, the child was taken by the hand and hurried away
 Governor Dineen and the board heard two witnesses Saturday. The develop , ments were declared to have been ad- verse to the man now doomed to hang next Friday.
 Late last night it was reported the par don board would hold long night ses- sion.
 Jerry Vrzal, pale and nervous. testified in the afternoon. q lied was the sub stance of his story. There was practical ly nothing of truth in my story" l have no reason to think that Billik murdered any members of my family. l don't know why l did this except that I was scared of the police and of the states attor- ney and imagined things were true after they were suggested to me"
 One of the two witnesses, Benjamin Parkinson, who had practically said be- forehand that he had been threatened by the police, repudiated this under ex- animation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-20
Japan Must Economize

Tokio, April 19.-At meeting of bank CTS at Osaka, which was closed April 1S and at which the chief trade centers were represented resolutions were adopt ed asking the government to observe greater economy in the consideration of financial measures. The resolutions were indorsed by the delegates representing the government. Matsukata Matsumo, governor of the Bank of Japan, who was present, said he believed that this un- precedented semi-political action of the bankers would help to relieve the the de- 'pression and inspire confidence in for eign investors
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-20
---sss------ NEW WORKS EASTER PARADE.
Umbrellas Are Used Part of the Day, Then the Sun Shines.

New York, April 19.-Devotees of tradi- tion came to the front in splendor and with splendid courage for the Easter parade on Fifth avenue today.
 There were thousands of visitors from out or town, and more thousands of New Workers, who sought Fifth avenue, be- cause tradition beckoned to them to come forth and view society in it's gorgeous mantle which is supposedly exchanged for the sack-eloth of Lent.
 The event was in the nature of a mask ball for the first two hours. It was a procession of umbrellas until nearly 1 clock, when the skies cleared and the umbrellas folded up under as fair an hour of April sunshine as one could want. Fifth avenue, from Washington square to Nineteenth street, presented a brilliant scene. All of the churches had special Laster services.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-20
JEALOUSY CAUSES SUICIDE.
Man Kills Himself for Very
 Trivial Cause.

Washington. April 19.-In fit of jealous rage Edward R. Taylor a bookkeeper, aged 25 years, tonight committed suicide by shooting himself in the temple at his home, 101 H street. He had gone to the telephone and called up Miss "Regie' Gargas, at 1919 Pennsylvania avenue, only to find that she had gone for a walk with a rival suitors. To this message Taylor responded in passionate language and a young man who was at the girls home, tried to pacify him but to no purpose. Taylor hung up the receiver, drew a pistol and shot himself.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-20
Mrs. Scott Buried.

Funeral services over the remains of Mrs. R. l.. Scott took place this afternoon at Cedar Hill cemetery and tn funeral was one of the largest that has occurred in this city in some time. The scene at the grave was d particuarly sad and beautiful one. During her life Mrs. Scott had a host of friends who took this last oppor- tunity to show that she was still dear in their hearts. The services were beautiful and impressive and the gra ye was literally banked with flowers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-20
CHANGE IN AMBASSADORS.
Baron Mayor des Planches Will Not
 Leave Washington.

Rene, A ,ril 19-Although recently there have been rumors to the contrary, it is now considered certain that Baron Mayor des Planches, the Italian ambassador to the United States, will remain in Wash ington, as it is thought that probably Count BoninLongare, the Italian minis ter at Brussels, will be promoted to the ambassadorship now vacant in Paris
 The possibility of the transfer of Baron Mayer des Planches was considered in connection with the appointment of a successor to the late Count Tornielli as ambassador to France.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-20
TWELFTH BODY FOUND.
Another Is Added To List of Dead In
 Ruins of Chelsea.

Boston. April 19.-Another body was found today in the ruins of the fire which one week ago swept over the c1ty or Chelsea It is believed to be that of Capt. Benjamin F. Knowles, a Grand Army veteran This makes the 18th body thus far found in the ruins.
 The general relief committee in state ment today declared that 13.00O people were made homeless, and that 10000 of these need not only temporafy aid. but must be rehabilitated at least to the ex- tent of absolutely necessiary housekeep- ing equipment, which will involve the expenditure of $4c0.0O0
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-20
DEATHS AND FUNERALS.
Harden Lake Jones,

Harden Lake Jones, aged 45 years of Livingston, Ala, died last night at the corner of Avenue and Twenty-first street. The deceased was the cashier of the Bank of Sumter, and numbered many friends in Birmingham, and has large family connection in Sumter county. The remains, will be sent to Livingston this morning, where funeral services will be held at 1:3O D. m. this afternoon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-20
Woman Reporter Suicides.

Chicago, April 19-Jessie Llewellyn Call daughter of former Governor Llewellyn of Kansas. committed suicide in her room in a hotel here tonight by taking poison. Despondency because of i'll health is be- leved to have been the cause. Mrs. Call, whose former home was at Oskaloosa, Iowa, for several years had been enl- pioyed on the repatorial staffs of Chi cago newspapers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-20
Younu Woman Shot Dead.

New Orleans, April 19.-Mrs. Isidore Ha wthorne, 2S years old, was shot and killed here today by John w. Summer, her moth er's stepfather. Mrs. Flaw thorne's 14-year-old daughter, who was a witness to the shooting said that it followed words between her mother and Mr. Summer over the alleged at tentions of an Italian to her mother.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-20
Ideal Easter.

Bessemer experienced an ideal Easter Sunday. The day was one of the pret tiest that this city has experienced in a long time. Special song services were held in several of the churches, among them being the Episcopal, Methodist, Baptist and Presbyterian The services were very much enjoyed by all who attended and the streets this morning and evening were crowded with church -goers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-20
Brisk WaIkino Record.

Portland, Me, April 1s.-Arsene Pudi of Adams Mass who arrived in this city Saturday started at midnight to walk to Chicago, with the intention of lower ing the record made by Edward Payson Weston last fall
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-20
Rumor of Russian Plot.

St. Petersburg, April 19-Several foreign newspapers have published report that plot has been discovered to blow up the Russian Emperor and others of the inn peral family. Today an official com muncaton was issued to the effect that rumors were without foundation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-20
Street Railway Strike Settled.

Cumberland Md, April 19-The street railway strike, inaugurated yesterday morning upon the refusal of the company. to~reinstate two of the men on account of gambling in the company's car barn of fice was amicably settled tonight
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-20
Strike on Bolivian Railway.

La Paz, Bolivia, April i9.-Advices re- ceived here state that a strike has been inausurated among the employees of the railway connection Arequipa, in Peru, with Moendo, its port. Serious disor- ders are reported, but details are lack ing.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-20
Furnaces Resume Work.

Pittsburg, April 19.-Ten of the pudding furnaces of the Spang & Chalfant com panys mills at Aetna this city, will re- sume operation tomorrow on three eight hour shifts. The resumption will give employment to 200 men who had been idle two months
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-20
Bryan Addresses Meetinu,

Utica. N. Y.. April 19.-Wiliam J. Bryan addressed two large meetings for men here this evening. the second and most important address on "The Prince of Peace" being delivered at the First Pres byterian church.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-20
A Gentle Hint.
From the Bohemian.

From the Bohem1an.
 Life at best is but a gloomy prison," said the moralizing bachelor
 'So much the worse for men who de- liberately choose solitary confinement" remarked the girl who had her trap set.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-20
When Dry. Drink PEP.TO.LAC.

delicious, refreshing, thirst quenching diges.ion--contains no "dope'
 heart-stimulant. cents at soda fountains.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-20
SKATING EAS LAKE

Rink is in the open-cool and fresh air-g great sport.
 "Foflow the flag to East Lake," Something doing all the time. Fishing and boating, best ever.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-20

Spring humors, plmples and boils ara cured by Hoods Sarsaparilla, the grea. blood purifier.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-20
(. T. snaw & Son. undertaksr>

Green Undertaking Co.,, Wallace c. Johns. ManaReR.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-20

Cunningham's remarkable composurc was soon to be shown At No. lock on tine Coosa. Cunningham and West had to cross a little bridge As they did so