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The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-13

Washington, October 12-(speciaL) )- Former United States Senator James Smith, Jr., of this city says that New Jersey can be carried for Bryan and Kern.
 Senator Smith was for many years New Jerseys representative on the democratic national committee and today is the dom inant factor in his party in Jersey lie spent some time with National Chairman Norman E. Mack and Vice Chairman Robert s. Hudspeth last week and ad- vised them of what he would do to win.
 New Jerseys vote is certainly of inn portance in the present campaign he said tonight about the proposition he had made to MT. Mack. T notice that the republican leaders say that they expect to win by 30,00O That conceded a strength to the democratic party far greater than four years ago when MT. Roosevelt won out by S2,O00. It may be true that MT. Taft would carry New
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-13

Washington, October 12.-tSpeciall- Thomas B. Stallings. secretary to sena- tor Johnston, received letter this morn
 ing from the latter, now on a campaign ing tour, who writes, T spoke Friday
 night at Waterbury, Conn. Ex-Seeretary Shaw spoke there a few days previous to 15O people. We had 120o-a packed house. and the most enthusiastic people l ever saw They enjoyed every dig that was given Roosevelt. I saw the state chairman and he told me that he was confident that the state would go demo- cratic for governor and President Last night I spake at Tenafly on the Palisades of the Hudson It has about 2500 in- habitants, but the little towns are thick. They had two bands and 1000 men paraded with torch lights. I spoke in the open
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-13
SMITH SAYS DEMOCRATS
 CAN GARRY NEW JERSEY

Jersey if the election were next Tues day, but the election isn't next Tues day The people have been reused suf- ficiently to make the republicans realize that the best they can hope for Is a small nargain for their national candi- dates.
 T have urged MT. Mack to send MT. Bryan into New Jersey for two days, October "A and 9, if possible. I have suggested that Samuel Gompers even cancel other dates if that be necessary. to come here for week concluding his tour just before the arrival of MT. Bryan. Here is the great battle-ground. Our industrial army is eager to see and hear these men and votes are to be made if the case Is put squarely be- fore them A meeting in Newark with MT Gompers as the chief speaker, one at Princeton. one at Jersey City, one in Eliz- abethtown meeting in Camden, and one in Salemn county, where the glass work CTS are without employment; have these meetings and the state will surely give it's 12 electoral votes to MT Bryan"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-13
Taft's Proqramme.

Chicago. October 12.--William Fl. Tafts complete itinerary from october 16 to lican national committee headquarters to- day. On October 16 MT Taft will speak in Nashvillet Chattanooga, Knoxville. Johnson City and Bristol. The next day Mir Taft will speak Fat Salisbury, N. C., High Point, N C., Greensboro. N. C., Danvile, Va. and Richmond in the even-
 ing MT Taft will spend Sunday In Washington. He will also speak at New ark. N. J.. Trenton. Camden, N l., Will mington. Del. Baltimore Cumberland. Piedmont Md. Grafton. Clsrksburg and. ParSersburg, w. Va. MT. Taft will be at his home in Cincinnati on October 2l-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-13
OFFICERS FIGHT
 IN RESTAURANT

Jacksonville, Fla, October 2.-Lawrence Howell, justice of the peace of this coun- ty and a prominent young lawyer. lies in St. Luke's hospital tonight in a serious condition, while in an adjoining room lies William H. Coulter, clerk in the office of Justice of the Peace Willard, also badly wounded.
 The trouble between the two men oc- cured in restaurant this afternoon, Coulter entering while Justice Howell was at dinner. They held short conference and some one heard Howell exclaim:
 You are liar"
 The next moment Coulter drew $ re- volver and fired, the bullet entering How ellis chest. He fell but was quickly on his feet, grabbing the revolver from Coulter and shooting him just under the heart. Howelps condition is said to be critical.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-13
GOVERNOR WlLLSONWANT
 NIGHT RIDERS PUNISHED

at Russellville, both by bands of night riders, is an outrage and the logical re- suit of toleration of night riding crimes in the large districts of the state, only one removed from civil war and the very safety of our institutions and what we have of civilization is involved and the only salvation for the name, honor and character of Kentucky is for the whole people to rise up in their might to save their liberty, uphold the law mercilessly, put down murder, arson, in- inhalation and persecution wherever they show themselves
 The governor does not appeal to the people but calls upon them to assemble in their respective neghborhoods in the counties, Ito organize and take stern, prompt and effective measures to punish every coward1y scoundrel who rides the roads to hreaten his neighbors, " to put an immediate end to lynching, murder and arson and calls on the local author tiles in each county to be earnest and vigilant, offers them the whole power of the state. or so much as each shall need, for the instant arrest and pun ishment of all guilty of these crimes and do everything possible to clear up the name and honor of Kentucky of the shame and disgrace of such crimes.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-13
STANDARD OIL COUNSEL
 HITCH WITH GOVERNMENT

in spite of the assertion of government counsel that it had not So assisted in criminal cases, appeared in statement from the Standard Oil company of In- diana, which was used by the district attorney before the United States circuit court of appeals in application to increase the supersedeas bond in the case in which Judge Landis fined the company $29.24OOOO.
 Comment was then made on division sheets governing the freight rates to Nor wood N. r., from Clean, N. Y., which bore the words Not to be posted MT. Felton declared that the rate between the two points was a state rate and un- der the general practice the state rate was not posted with the interstate com merce commission. In regard to freight bill from Buffalo to Norwood, marked in red ink, blind bill.' MT. Felton declared that the words were equivalent to mark ing the bill prepaid
 The government cross-examination was along the theory that the Standard oil company shipped it's product from Clean to New England points by means of secret rates to Norwood a cheap rate to Burlington and another secret rate from Burlington to the point of consign- ment.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-13
BROTHERHOOD HEIRESS
 IS KIDNAPPED IN STREET

of prolonged struggle for possession of the girl. She has been living with her father, Robert Mitchell at 4S29 St. Law renee avenue, while the mother, Mrs. Margaret B. Mitchell, has lived separate ly. The fortune was left to the girl by her mothers father
 According to the story told to the police by the grandmother the act of kidnap- ing previously had been made and because of this she always accompanied the girl to and from school. She urged the police to search Sparta, where it is thought the mother recently lived.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-13
lnfIammatory Speeches.

Vienna, October 12-The inflammatory speeches of Crown Prince George of Ser via, who is melting the people to war, while his father, King Peter, has ob- served an attitude of caution, causes con siderable uneasiness in official circles in Belgrade, according to dispatches re- ceived here. There is less fear of war than of a dynastic crisis and an at tempt to place the crown prince on the throne. The Servian premier has tried vainly to suppress the crown prince for it is feared that he may lead bands of volunteers against Bosnia, or do some thing equally rash.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-13
SENATOR JOHNSTON
 FINDS ENTHUSIASM
Southern Democratic Campagner Is Greeted by Large ad Eager Audiences in New England Terrtory-Peope Ap- bland Jabs at Roosevelt Says Campaign Managers
 Have Cold Feet Cannot Realize Real
 Sentiment for Bryan.

air in a light drizzle of rain with over coat and hat on. The crowd was en- thusiastic, and there has been large gain for Bryan Some of the leaders there arc rich young men who are for Bryan fob the first time.
 All the Speakers l met here at head quarters (the senator wrote from the rooms of the democratic national com mittee in New York say that everywhere they go there are large and enthusiastic crowds. The national committee seem to have cold feet and do not seem to realise what appears to the speakers as an uprising of the people.
 T saw an employe of one of the big banks here carrying a torch in demo- cratic procession He told me that there were 125 employees in the bank; that IS voted for Bryan last time and S7 would vote for him this time"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-13
Joe Lambert Killed.

Montgomery, October PA special to the Advertiser from Lafayette, Ala, says. News has reached here that Joe Lambert was killed Saturday afternoon by Scab Sims, about ten miles northwest of Lafay- ,ette It is reported that Lambert and his son attacked Lambert in his field; that Sims stabbed the elder Lambert and that one of them struck Sims in the head with stone, crushing hIs skull. Sims is said to be at the point of death, while Lambert died on the spot. The persons are substantial farmers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-13
HELD ON MURDER CHARGE. Gives Girl Glass of Water and Quinine
 and She Dies.

Montgomery, October 12-A special to the Advertiser from Milton, Fla, says
 Andrew Copeland was brought here from Berridale Fla, today and placed in jail charged with the murder of Lula Dixon, young girl of that place.
 According to the reported statement made by parents and others the girl while in her death agony, said she drank a glass of water at a church about 8 o'clock Sunday afternoon into which Copeland placed. what he told her was quinine. The girl expired within an hour and a half after drinking the water.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-13
Republican Candidate Arrested.

Hagan. Ga, October t2.-J. M. Elders. postmaster at this place and republican congressional candidate from the First district of Georgia, was arrested today, charged with embezzlement Postoffice Inspector Hill recently made an examine tion of Elders records, and his arrest fol- lowed. Yesterday Elders and the in spector had a lively dispute, it is said. the former charging that the inspector had used improper language to his wife.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-13
MURDERS HUSB.sylD
 TOWHOM SHE'S SOLD
Julia aden Says Her Father Sold Her Tony Maden for $1OO and Forced Her To Marry Him Claims To Have No Regret for Having Shot Him to Death
 Claims Brutal Treatment

New Brunswick, N. J., October 12.-That she was sold for $1OO and forced by her father to marry a man she did not love, was the statement made today by 17-year-old Julia Medelin, who last Sat urday shot and killed Tony Madelin, to whom she was married four months ago. The girl said she had no regret for her act.
 .I was i'll and lying on the bed when he came in Saturday night" said she He asked me why super was not ready and
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-13

Chicago, October 12.-Margaret Frances Mitchell, years old. said to be an heir ess to fortune of $250,OOO, was kidnapped while on the street with her grandmother. The little girl was snatched by one of three men in an automobile and taken away after the grandmother, Mrs Caro- tine F. Mitchell, had been knocked down The police are working on a clue that the child was taken out of the city, prob ably to Sparta, N. c.
 The Kidnapping is said to be the climax
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-13
CULPEPPER GETS
 A LIFE SENTENCE

Opelika, October 12.-The jury in the trial of Uhland Culpepper, charged with the murder of Mary Elvin Haden, who was shot and killed near Phoenix City several weeks ago, tonight re- turned a verdict of guilty Culpepper was sentenced to life Imprisonment.
 The girl was killed while sitting in the hall at night with her father, by a bullet fired by some one in the dark ness outside. It was believed at the time that the shot was intended for her father. Culpepper was later arrested and today's conviction followed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-13

I told him I was not well enough to get it. Then he ordered me to get up and close window said I could not and he struck me He beat and kicked me and then, taking out his knife said he would kill me. I ran around him and got the revolver and when he made toward me l killed him."
 The position of Madelin's body when found by the police indicated that he had been deliberately fired upon from the back while he sat at the supper table. A knife was found on the body.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-13
Hitchcock Runs 1t ALI |

New York, october 12.-Chairman Hitch- cock of the republican national commit tee announced tonight that E. C. Duncan of North Carolina, member of the execu- tive committee at headquarters, will ac- company Judge Taft on his speaking tour of Kentucky. MT. Hitchcock also said that no successor would be appointed to take the place of MT. Dupont, who re- gently resigned as chairman of the speak ers' hllreaIl
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-13
Louisville Reujstratjon.

Louisville, October 12.-The official fig ures on the recent registration in Louis vile, which were given out today. show that 51, ,696 persons registered in the city during the past week. The democrats number 23,922; republicans, 1s555, and in dependents, 9255. White voters, 41,270; colored voters. 1O.426. This is the largest registration ever known in the history of Louisville.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-13
Support Promised.

Belgrade, Servia, October 12.-It is said in political circles that Great Britain and France have promised Servia their moral support if she maintains peaceful course and have suggested also that Ser via might be given the Sanjak of Mo- vipazar with Turkeys consent.
 Prince Peter of Montenegro, son of the reignng prince, Nicholas l. has tele- graphed to Crown Prince George of Ser via, saying
 "I am delighted at the spirited and
 CONTINUED ON PAGE s)
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-13
INDEX OF ToDAY's NEWS
Paqe f..

 Bryan speaks to students in home town. Senator Johnston finds enthusiasm Governor Wilson wants night riders punished Smith says democrats can carry New Jersey. England favors the conference. Murders husband to whom she is wed unwillingly. Standard Oil lawyers hitch with gov ernment Eight-year-old heiress Kidnapped on the street Seventeen ohio towns hear Taft
 Page 2. Poultry show at Fair. Postmasters here in convention. Bessemer citizens discuss new county
 Page 3. Anniston may yet get college. State will establish Pasteur institute
 Page 5. Committee issues address to opposition to new county Citizens discuss merits of new county question. Today will be good roads day at the State Fair.
 Page 2. News of day in social world Days record in county courts. Womans work Tn State Fair.
 Page 8. Meeting called in Ensley to consider judgeship.
 Page g. Price level adjusts itself in stocks Wheat market shows weakness Cotton market has net gain.
 Page 10. Detroit wins from Chicago. County high school situation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-13
Bulgaria Disturbed.

Paris, october 12.-The Sofia cores pondent of the Temps warns his read- CTS against placing too much reliance upon the pacific assurances emanating from Bulgaria. He said that the en- thusiasm of the people is very great and that Prince Ferdinand has had tremen- dous ovations wherever he has appeared The cabinet would prefer to go to war to having Bulgarias independence ques- toned. There are today 10000 men under arms. The minister of war is confident that Bulgarian army could reach Con stantinople before British ships could jass the Bosphorus or before Russia could block the way at Burgas.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-13
Buyers Are Absent.

Melbourne, October l2.--In consequence of dispute between the buyers of wool and the selling brokers over terms Of payment. the buyers absented themselves from the opening today of the local ex- change. M
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-13
HundIev In Huntsville.

Huntsville October Especial )-Judse Oscar R. Hundey has arrived from Bir- mingham to convene the fall term of United States court The grand jury will not be assembled until october 26.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-13
Will Hold Conference.

London, October 12-M. Iswolsky, the Russian foreign minister, has succeeded in impressing upon Sir Edward Grey, the British secretary of foreign affairs, the necessity that not only should confer ence of the powers be held to settle the crisis in the near east, but that this con- ference should take under advisement other questions besides those involved in the annexation by Austria of Bosnia and Herzegovina and the declaration of Bull garian independence
 This change of front, independent of Great Britain. which has caused great surprise, waA, announced by the foreign office at the conclusion of a long confer ence between Sir Edward Grey and M. Iswolsky after a meeting at the cabinet in the morning, at which Sir Edward set forth the position he had taken, and ex- plained the views of the Russian foreign minister. Sir Edwards secretary, in mak- ing the announcement, said:
 Tt may be affirmed with certainty that both ministers concur in the necessity for a conference, and that the pourparlers at the foreign office, following as they do on the Franco-Russian negotiations on the same subject, have smoothed away some of the difficulties which were in the way. It Is now regarded as probable that the latest events in the near east also necessi- tate the enlarging of the scope of the questions to be discussed at the confer- ence."
 Questions Not Known.
 Further than this nothing could be as certained officially as to the questions M. Iswolsky desires to include. In fact 1t is doubtful If it shall be decided what will be taken up in addition to the two actions which brought about the crisis, for it was intimated that the pourparlers at the British foreign office have net yet been concluded and may continue for several days M. Iswosky intended to leave for Paris on Wednesday, but he said today that his departure would not be possible until Thursday and that he might remain in London even longer than that.
 It is doubted whether Russia is anxious to reopen the Dardanelles for the pres ent, for if this Is done it must be for all nations, and Russia is not likely to desire that while her fleet is so weak Besides. other treaties in addition to the treaty of Berlin would be involved.
 The only point in her previous stand Great Britain is continuing to insist upon apparently, is that no modification of treaty can be permitted without the con- sent of all parties to that treaty, and at her proposal the powers have instructed their ambassadors at Constantinople to re- affirm this principle. What end can be served by this is not stated by the .or- eign office, but it can hardly be expected that either Bulgaria or Austria-Hungary will consent to restore the legal status in Bulgaria and Bosnia and Herzegovina before the questions cf independence and annexation are considered as the powers have decided must be done with respect to the Island of Crete.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-13
TIA WIS RETURNED
 TO THE ASYLUM

White Plains, N. Y., October 12.-Harry K. Thaw will have to remain in the state hospital for the criminal insane at Mattea- wan, N. Y, until the court of appeals de- cides whether he is entitled to a hearing before a jury to determine the question of his sanity. Justice Mills of the supreme court refused definitely to grant the ap- plication of Thaw's counsel for a jury trial on the sanity question and decided to hear the case himself The hearing fixed for today.
 When Thaw was brought into court his mother and several relatives were present. The prisoners counsel again moved for a jury trial. and when this was denied asked ti>>. Thaw be dis charged from custody on the ground that the jury in the last trial for murder did not find him insane. This was also denied
 Thaw's counsel then declared that they had appealed to the New York state court of appeals from the decision refusing jury trial, and that until the higher court had given a decision they would submit no evidence on the question of Thaw's sanity
 Justice Mills said there was no alter native than for Thaw to be returned to Matteawan asylum and he was ordered to be returned to that institution. As soon as the judge had ordered Thaw sent back to Matteawan an order citing him to appear in Pittsburg forthwith and give testimony in the United States court in the bankruptcy proceedings brought against him there was served upon the prisoner It could not be learned what ac- ton will be taken in this matter today.
 An order committing Thaw to Mat teawan. asylum was signed by Justice Mills this afternoon and he was taken back to that institution. Dr. Baker, act ing superintendent of the asylum, said he would produce Thaw in Pittsburg if he were served with an order to that ef-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-13

Pittsburg, October 12.--At the office of Referee in Bankrutcy w. R. Blair it was said this afternoon that the return of Harry K Thaw to Matteawan will have no effect upon the bankruptcy proceed inSs that have been begun. It is said that since the decision the bankruptcy proceedings will have to stand as it is. and that the referee has no authority of his own to throw the case out and dis miss the proceedings.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1908-10-02
ANOTHER MONTHS WORK
D. Grant & Co. Expect to Finish
Main Canal in One Month

D. Grant Co. have about a month s
work yet to do on the main canal of the
North Side project and then the laterals
will occupy several months of their time
They viii begin tracklaying on the cleo
trio line from Gooding to Jerome as
soon as the rails arrive at Gooding
They have a construction crew at work
on the grade out of Miner and will set
another crew at work on the Jerome
end of the grade in the near future. 1t
is a tremendous job the D. Guant & Co.
outfit has undertaken but they are more
than equal to the task and it is crafty
ing to know that they are rushing the
work to an early conclusion. Mr.. Mil
ligan. their agent in Shoshone, states
that the contracts the company have
on hand will occupy their time for a
long time yet and that is no doubt the
reason they are not reaching out for
new work on the Wood River project
to the north
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1908-10-02
Jerome.

A. B. Stevens who recently located
in Jerome as a Civil Engineer, was call
ed back to Jackson, Michigan, this
week as a witness in a big law suit
NJ. S. Duftield, prominent Mining
Engineer of Salt Lake City. passed
through jerome, Wednesday,
Geo Gray, contractor, was taken
suddenly sick and started for the Poca-
tello hospital. Wednesday
The Haddock Land Company are
building a branch office, on Main street
within the fire limit, and the structure
will be cement veneered.
A case of glanders reported in town
caused considerable excitement among
team owners, and State Inspectors came
Immediately to make an examination.
Hineman & Hadley, proprietors Of the
Jerome restaurant will be under new
management after October 1st.
A dinner and smokeris announced for
the restaurant building in jerome next
Monday evening, October 5th, to be
given by the citizens of the city for the
purpose OF promoting sociability and to
enable the many new arrivals to become
better acquainted. This is an opportun-
ity that win no doubt be improved by
the entire citizenship to make the new
comers feel that they are among friends
as well as neighbors.
The exeavating was started, Wednes-
day morning, for the new jerome hotel,
located on the corner of Lincoln avenue
and Main street. 1t viii be So by i05
feet and three stories high, to be sur
rounded by a u foot porch. the exterior
TO be cement veneer. The work Is un-
der the direction of J. H. Josephson of
Boise.