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

London, october 9.-The center of dinlomatic interest in the Balkan sit nation has transferred from Paris to London by the arrival here tonight or M. Iswolsky, the Russian minister or foreign affairs, who purposes con ference with Sir Edward Grey, the British minister of foreign affairs, con- corning the situation and particularly with regard to a concert of the powers to settle the outstanding difficulties.
 The Russian minister was met at the station by Count Bench endorf, the Rus sian ambassador, and representative of the British foreign office, with the latter of whom arrangements were completed for a meeting tomorrow be : tween M. Iswoisky and Sir Edward Grey.
 M Iswolsky will remain in London for several days, and It IS expected that there will be frequent conferences at the foreign office during his stay on the near eastern situation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-10
Greater Ensley Election.

The interest taken in the establishment an an inferior court and the contest lol the judgeship has entirely overshaooWeu the election for the consolidation of Ems lev and Vivian. The election is called for October 19 and the voters Of the two cities will be called upon to decioe whether Greater Ensley' will go into eI- feet or not. The general opinion seems to be that the measure will carry as the interests of the two towns are almost identical and the consolidation would De beneficial to both The vote Monday VIII merely be an expression of the people on the question and will not or tseil make the proposition law. Ihe respe1, tive city councils of the two to"lls "ii' ta,sa +fa matter LID should the vote be sa,,orsble if not the matter will be dronned for the time being.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-10
FISHING SCHOONER BURNED.
Vessel Is 20 Miles at Sea, But the Crew
 Is Saved.

Pensacola, Fla, October 9.-The fish ing sch ooner Ida, owned in this city, was destroyed by fire in the gulf early today when gasoline, which had es- caped from the tank, ignited causing an explosion. The vessel was an aux Hilary yacht of large size and was equipped with sails as well as large gasoline engine.
 The boat was about 20 miles at sea and the crew took to the small boats. They were picked up and brought into port this afternoon.
 Ten thousand pounds of mackerel which composed the cargo, were de- stroyed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-10

pie fought to get glimpse of it and hundreds of women were taken crushed and fainting from the congested corners. Every ambulance in the city was brought into play and every hospital was filled The eight miles of grandstands cover ing practically every foot on either side of the route traversed by the pageant were fairly stormed by ticket holders As the memorable pageant moved along in vivid change of period and picture, 1t told the interwining story Of the city and country from the time of the arrival ol the "Onrust' the first ship to enter the Delaware, in 1616. down to the pres ent day, with a concluding scene of prophecy and civic pride representing the city beautiful"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-10
TAFT IS REGISTERED.
Candidate Arranees Details for Ohio
 Itinerary.

Cincinnati, October s.--wilIiam Howard Taft is a registered voter in precinct H, ward of the city of Cincinnati. The registry office is in a plumbing shop. and when the candidate entered 1t he was put through the usual catechism.
 The candidate then signed William Howard Taft to the registry book and the act was completed.
 Judge Taft busied himself today with Arthur I. Vorys, who reached here from Columbus this morning, in arranging the details of his Ohio itinerary.
 'T was very glad to meet MT Bryan under such pleasant circumstances. was the only comment MT. Taft cared to make on the Chicago banquet last night.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-10
EDITOR HoRsEWHIPPED.
Legislator Resents Statements Made
 In Paper.

Jessup, Ga, October 9.-Joseph A. Nor ris, representative from Wayne county, went to the office of the Jessup Sentinel early today in company with J. V. Robert son. where the former found Editor T. B. Hartig, and struck him a number of lashes with newly bought horsewhip.
 The representative and editor, It is said. have been political enemies for the past two years and the difficulty is the out growth of alleged statements that MT. Morris claims the editor has made deroga- tory to his character.
 Much excitement prevails in regard to the affair on account of the prominence of the parties involved, and further com plications may follow
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-10
Demonstration at Belgrade.

Belgrade, Servie, October s-Thea- tre square today was the scene of re- newed demonstrations by the populace. They were directed mainly against the government, the demonstrators de- manding the resignation of the cab met.
 The already strong movement against King Peter is growing in strength, and the organizers of 1t are demanding that
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-10
STANDARD OIL CASE.
Direct Examination of General Traffic
 Manager Is Ended.

Chicago. October 9.--Direct examina- tion of Henry Felton, general traffic manager of the Standard Oil company, pra actically closed for the defense with today's hearing of the railroad phase of the government suit to dissolve the Standard. Adjournment was taken un- til Monday morning before Judge Franklin Ferriss, who Is hearing the evidence, preliminary to reporting to the federal court at St. Louis Details of tariff schedules will be presented
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-10

he either declare war against Aus tria- Hungary or abdicate in favor of his son, Crown Prince George.
 The members of the Skupshtina, or national assembly, are arriving for an extraordinary session of that body to be held tomorrow. This session Is be- ing awaited with intense interest.
 The Austro- Hungarian legation here is strongly guarded by gendarmes.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-10
New Alliance Planned.

Hong Kong snctober 10,-It is learned here from rel Y source that the reason of Secretary Robert l.. Hart's recent visit to England was to bring about an al- lance between China. the United States and Great Britain to conserve the in terests of the nations in the far east.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-10
Reports of Killing.

Vienna. october 9.-A telephone mes sage received here from Budapest says Servians today killed three Austrian gendarmes on the Bosnian frontier, whereupon gunboats bombarded the Servians No confirmation of the story has been received here.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-10
Young Mans Dead Body Found.

Warren, Va, October 9.-Ernest Rob inson, aged "A, a member of the War renton Rifles, who with his brother, Wal ter, disappeared from their home here six weeks ago, was found dead today in a thcllet near the railroad at Casinova. a small station between Warrenton and Calverton There is no clue as to the whereabouts of the other brother, who is two years older Ernest Robinson's body evidently had been lying In the woods for a fortnight and it is suggested that he may have been a victim of heart failure or of poisoning in view of the absence of any marks of violence on the body. Both the young men were we'll known and owned the general store here.
 Lyceum opens tonight Se- o,1ro coo con tickotc {,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-10

wh en court reconvenes and the govern menu cross examination of MT. Felton will then begin.
 MT. Felton testified today concerning freight rates from Pittsburg to Mil waukee and East St. Louis comparing them to rates from Chicago to East St. Louis, which was the Waiting East St. Louis rate also. The tables intro duced for comparison included rates on vinegar and other commodities hauled from Pittsburg.
 Cross examination of MT. Felton is expected to continue for at least day.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-10
Militia Takes the Oath.

Canea, Island of Crete, October g. Official information received here today from Candid is to the effect that the militia has taken the oath of fidelity to Greece and that the auth critics have stopped the movement of villagers to the towns of the island.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-10
The Invixorant.

When exhausted from your daily routine work or vacation exercises, try BEvO, a strictly notwithstanding beverage It refreshes, invigorates and exhiiarates. Looks. tastes and makes one feel good Comes under all re- enue laws governing the sale, of soft drinks. The product of Anheuser- yusch.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-10
Campaign Contributions

The Age-Herald acknowledges re- ceipt of $1 for the democratic campaign fund from c. D. M. Young of Decatur, Ala
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-10
WAR CLOUDS BECOME
 DARKER IN EUROPE
CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1J
Conference In London.

by the battleship Canopus and the cruiser Minerva.
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1908-01-08
CHILDREN OF
MRS. KINNEY
GET ALL
Will Says She Gives COnsid-
cradle Estate as Husband
Would Have Wished.

According to the will Of the late Mrs.
Estelle c. Kinney, today entered for
probate in the S~urrogate's office, the
entire estate is to go to her four chill
dren, Mary Kinney, Estelle B., Mar
garet C. and William.
Twenty thousand dollars each is
charged against Margaret and William,
they having received property at the
corner of Market and Broad streets.
hi son received a like amount at the
time of his marriage.
Mrs. Kinney. in the will, states that
1t is her desire to dispose of the prop
erty bequeathed her by her late hus-
band. Thomas T. Kinney. as he would
have it done. and except for the
charges against two of them directs
that her property shall be divided
equally among her children after her
death. Several suggestions are made
as to how the estate shall be carried
on, among them one that surplus in
come be added to the principal, which
shall be allowed to remain as it is as
long as possible.
Margaret, Eestelle and William are
named as executors.
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1908-01-08
POLAND C0NFERS WITH
SCHOOL COMMISSIONERS.
Recommends Ungraded System to New
Board-Medical Examiners Matter
to Come Up Tomorrow.

Superintendent of Schools DR.. A. B.
Poland attended the private confer
ence of the Board of Education yes
terday and explained the school system
and the grades and duties of teachers.
He also advocated ungraded schools.
The discussion of the teacher ques-
ton prevented other matters from
being taken up.
When the board meets tomorrow the
question of the supervision of medical
examiners may be discussed, and a
committee from the Board of Health
will be at the meeting, and will en-
deavor to come to an understanding
with the board.
As was told in the EVENING STAR
yesterday the medical examiners are
recommended by the Board of Health,
appointed and paid by the Board of
Education and under the supervision
of the health department. This dividing
authority has been detrimental to the
service.
If the Board of Education assumes
control of the medical examiners the
Board of Health will offer no objec-
ton provided a superintendent of ex-
aminers is appointed by the educa-
tional body.
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1908-01-08
A
FIGHT END
NEAR
States Counsel Regard the
Decision as Complete
Victory.

TRENTON, Jan. Safeguarding the
decision of the Court of Errors and APP
peals made yesterday afternoon con-
corning the railroad tax litigation that
has been in the courts for some time,
Attorney-G General Robert H. McCarter
and former Supreme Court Justice Ben
net Van Syckel. who represented the
State in the legal fight. have expressed
themselves satisfied with the decision,
which was verbally outlined by Chief
Justice Gummere. The States counsel
consider the decision a complete victory
for the State, and will result in compell-
ing the railroads to pay their proper
tionate share of the State taxation.
There was one setback in the con-
tention of counsel with reference to
the Perkins act of 1906 which authorized
local, instead of State Board of AS
SCISSORS, to assess second-class prop
erty. The clause the court held to be
invalid. This decision, the chief jus
tice said, revived the Duff1eld act of
1905, under which this class of prop
erty was assessed by the State Board.
1t is said that the decision of the court
viii have no effect on the amount of
taxes the railroads will have to pay,
except in Jersey City and New Bruins
wick. In these cities the assessment
was made so exorbitant by the local
boards that it was far beyond the
valuation placed on other property.
In Jersey City there will probably be
a reassessment by the State Board,
which will hereafter lave charge of the
assessment of all first and second-class
railroad taxable property. By the de-
cision of the court it is held that the
Pennsylvania Railroad can claim no
irrepealable contract with the State in
the matter of taxation under the act
of 1869.
The act provided that the railroad
should pay a tax calculated at the rate
of one-half of 1 per cent. upon its
until the State should pass a
uniform tax law applicable to all rail-
roads.
In speaking of the decision of the
court, Richard -. Lindabury, who rep
resented the railroads in the main stem
taxations, said hat as yet no action Of
taking an appeal from the decision of
the Court of Errors and Appeals was
entertained at this time. Nothing will
be done by the railroad until h formal
filing of the decision of the court. 1t is
said though then an appeal is unlikely.
William H. Corbin. who also appeared
for the railroad company, said it was
impossible at this time to tell what
course the railroad company will take
He said that he was sure by the ruling
of the court second-class property must
be assessed by a board was satisfac-
tory to all concerned.
Mr.. Corbin said he regarded it a
matter of great Importance that the
Pennsylvania Railroad did not have
an irrepealable contract with the State
under the old Camden and Amboy char
ter.
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1908-01-08
MINING KING
ENTERS NOT
GUILTY PLEA
CONTINUED from First Page,

made on October IA, the first day of
the now historic corner in United Cop
per stock, which preceded, IL it did not
precipitate, the October panic.
On October IA the managers of the
corner in United Copper advanced the
price twenty-five points in less than
that many minutes. The advance was
made just before the close of the mar
ket. United Copper was a stock under
which Fritz Augustus Heinze mad
combatted the Amalgamated Cop
per company in his successful
contests in Butte, and, notwith-
standing the fact that he had sold
to the Amalgamated company the most
important of the United's properties,
Mr.. Heinze and his brothers, Otto c..
and Arthur P. Heinze, continued it as
their favorite speculation on their re-
moval from Butte to this city, the in
stallation of Otto C. and Arthur P.
Helnze in the banking and brokerage
house Of Otto C. Heinze & Co., and the
Inauguration of Fritz Augustus Heinze
last January as president of the Mer-
camille National Bank.
In connection with the Heinze indict-
ment it was said authoritatively today
that the Federal Grand Jury during
the past two months had been exceed
ingly busy in It's investigation of the
transactions relating to the manage
ment and control of certain national
banks Inc a the public need not be
surprised If other and equally import
ant indictments follow in the near flu
ture.
The indictment a that on October
IA Mr.. Heinze, as president of the Mer-
camille National Bank, certified checks
drawn by Otto Heinze & Co.. in excess
of their deposit In the bank to the ac-
count of the following firms: Gross &
Kleeberg, $62, 761; H. T. Cary & Co.,
$1,467; Cuyler, Morgan & Co., S13, 1876;
C. H. Smithers & Co., $11,007; ]. 5.
Bache & Co., SPA, 6S1; Wasserman
Brothers, $42, 500; Marshall, Spader &
Co, 1854; Morse, Morse & More,
$24,6 1853; ]. B. Colgate & Co., $13, 3S4;
S~teinberg, Sim & Co.. $4,000; Hayden,
Stone & Co., $4,000; w. E.. Rosenbaum,
Sc, 1000: Gross & Kleeberg, $40, 900; e. F.
Hutton & Co, $25, 1907; total $4S7,144.
Although the Indictment does not so
specify, ii is known that most of the
above checks were drawn by Otto
Heinze & Co. to pay for purchases of
United Copper stock.
In addition to the charge of over
certiication, one count in the indict-
ment says that Fritz Augustus Heinze
Intentionally misapplied the banks
funds and did not get the banks con-
sent to the payment Of the fifteen
checks referred to. This oun is a cor-
Rotary, implying intent, to the first
fifteen counts.
The others Of the thirty counts make
the formal charge that Mr.. Heinze, as
president of the bank, ordered two bank
/ clerks to indorse each of the fifteen
checks, as follows: Account payable
by the New York Clearing House, Octo-
Der IA, 1907. Mercantile National Bank
These latter specifications raise the
presumption that even on Monday, Oc-
tober IA, the Mercantile preferred &c
have checks paid through the Clearing
House than to pay them in any other
way.
1t was not until two days later that
the bank applied to the Clearing House
for assistance.
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1908-01-08

Whitmore was said to ave been infat'
mated. have failed. Her alleged husband
Harry Dickinson. was arrested yesterday
in New York. but could give nc informa'
tion of her whereabouts. he claimed, ex'
cept that he thought she might have FLED
to Boston. He was released.
Mrs. Anna Williams, with whom Georgia
Dickinson boarded, at 242 Wesr@Thirty'
fourth street, New York, told Detective
Mccormick. of that city. yesterday thai
the woman received a message from Whit
more about 6 O'Clock the morning after
Christmas. She had been waiting for the
message all night. she told Mrs. Williams
Immediately after 1t came she left the
house, saying she was going to Brooklyn
That afternoon she appeared at Whit
more's house. in Brooklyn, with a m
known as Cassie The two remained
with whitmore and another man. believed
10 be Fred w. Elliott. until Saturday after
noon.
George Dickinson is twenty-four. Dick
enson knew of but didn't mind Whitmore-s
attentions to George. He was often from
home, and during these absences Georgia
and Whitmore were always together, 1t Is
said.
Mrs. williams said hat the Dickinson
woman wa greatly agitated all Christmas
Day, and drank excessively in her room.
She told Mrs. Williams that she expected
a telegram late at night. When midnight
came she was maudlin and went to bed,
telling Mrs. Williams to arouse her II the
message rived. Mrs. Williams says that
with the message cam a small package.
This, the police believe. was Mrs. Whit
more's bracelet. thought to have been sent
by Whitmore. but which the latter denies
sending or knowing anything about.
Mrs. Mary Sage. with whom the Dick
ensons lived. at $50 West Thirty-fourth
street, New York, before going to Mrs.
Williams's house last September, said yes
terday:
"Whitmore engaged a room adjoining
hi occupied by Dickinson and Georgia
and spent a great deal of time with her.
He used to beat her terribly and she
seemed to like MIN all the better for it.
Once George said to me, My sweetheart
she was out OF the way. Some day, he
says, he will see that she is put where she
won't bother us any more
another time she told me that Ted,
SIS she called him, had stood all he in
tended to from his wife and that it was
only a question of time when he would
get rid of her. She laughed over 1t and
said that after Mrs. Whitmore was out
of it she and Ted would be together for
life"
Georgie's sister, Irene Cook. who lives
in Fifty-ffth street. New York, said Geor-
gle told her of having received the gold
bracelet the day after Christmas.
TITS from Ted" she declared, so the
sister said.
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1908-01-08
WILL CASE IN CHANCERY.
Barberis Fight for Funds Found il
Mothers Clothing.

Vice-Chancellor Emery heard testi-
mony yesterday and today in a case
in which many Italians were interested.
An Italian woman, Teresina Barbieri,
died in 1906 at her home in Garside
street. She left $3.50, which was found
In her clothing. The none was de-
posted with D'Auria, a banker
The woman had a daughter and two
stepsons. One of the latter, Rocco
Barbieri, claimed all the money, ond
the banker then deposited the money
with the Chancery Court. The other
stepson and the daughter and the adj
ministrator, Alfonzo Loreza, Joined in
an interpleader. Rudolph G.. Braun
was their attorney. After the argu-
ment of the lawyers the Vice-Chaucel-
Tor may reserve decision.
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1908-01-08
TALKS OF TEACHERS GIFTS FOR OELKERS
FROM FIRE DEPARTMENT.
AND BOARD.
as He Retires and '0e
Commissioners Organize with Ed
ward Gnichtel in the Chair.

Speeches and presentations marked
the reorganization of the Fire board
this afternoon. The board formally or
gained for the veal 1908 with Edward
e. Gnichtel as president. William A.
Weber succeeded John B. Oelkers as a
member of the board.
After organization, retiring Commits
sioner Oelkers was presented with a
large palm jardiniere in a wicker ov-
ering. The gift was from the members
Of the board. A morris chair, a gift of
the members of the fire department,
was then presented to the retiring COM
missioner.
Speeches followed and some plans for
the year were discussed.
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1908-01-08

Ready to see about it. If it would be pro-
duced."
What did Ready say?'
"He said he. was too busy to find the
WILL" Mrs. Clavin answered.
Witness added afterward hat then she
went to see Judge Raymond as her coun-
sci, because she had been made admins
tratix of the estate.
Had any arrangement been made be-
tween you and Ready as to any compen-
sation you were to have in connection
with the will?'' asked Mr.. Young.
Yes, sir"
when were the arrangements made?''
The witness said that she did not re-
member.
When Mrs. Clavin was recalled after re-
cess she said that a contract was drawn
regarding compensation she was to receive
in connection with the will.
by whom was it drawn?'' asked the
Prosecutor.
by MI. Ready, and by Mr.. Raymond,
also, was the answer.
Mrs. Clavin explained that the one made
by Ready was afterward taken to Judge
Raymond's office.
One of these contracts was executed and
the second was not.
Mr.. Young read the one prepared by
Ready which appointed Raymond ana
ANNaA3 to III lawn AaHJ0A9 ~ ~
for her interests In the estate. 1t assigned
to Raymond 20 per cent. of the moneys
received and was never executed.
The other contract dated March /, 1907,
appointing Ready and Raymond 10 rep-e-
sent the witness in her legal tangles with
the same compensation as the preceding
and this was executed. 1t was also pro-
vided that Ready was to receive 20 rer
cent. Of the moneys collected as conpen-
sation. The latter paper was duly exeeu-
ted.
Asked whether she ever saw a paper
purporting to be the will of Russell she
said she did not until March 5, 1907. when
1t was offered for probate. She went 10
Ready's Office that day and he showed
her the will.
For the first timer"
Yes, SIR"
What then?'
I'VE went to the Court House, Mr..
Ready, Mrs. Ready, my sister and myself
You are attempting to prove the will
in New York State, are you not?" she was
asked suddenly.
yes, sir" she replied. She added that
she did not know when this was, and was
asked whether this step was not taken
after grave questions as to the validity
OF the Will had arisen" Mrs. Clavin in
sisted that she did not remember. and was
so clearly hostile that Mr.. Young went at
her sharply along the line of the letters
that Ready had taken from the house.