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The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-01-21

torney. TT certainly does not come
within the Wood case. where the man
to whom the story was told was men
tally so affected that he Immediately
went of and killed man. 1t is absurd
on the face of 1t to say that this con-
versation. three years before. account
ed for the insanity of the defendant
at the time of the killing"
Jerome OverruIed.
Justice Bowling interrupted the Dis
trict Attorney to say that he found
nothing In the authorities fixing q
time limit to conversations or state
ments inducing or tending to induce
insanity. He thought the Wood case
covered the point and overruled the
objection. Young Mrs. Thaw was suf-
fering today from bad cold and she
coughed. frequently while testifying.
In response to questions from Mr..
Littleton the witness told. but more
briefly than last year, of her experien-
ces in the Twenty-fourth Street house,
where she was taken to lunch with
Stanford White. and drank champagne
and became dizzy. She told again of
the velvet swing. and the mirrored
room and the big Japanese parasoi at
tached TO the ceiling.
Every time you were swung up to
the ceiling. your feet would crash
through the paper of the parasol,, said
the witness. "apd . fresh one would be
put up"
Evidently induced by Mr.. Jerome's
constant objections and his manner of
interposing himself between her and
her husband. Mrs. Thaw's voice had
tone of womanly defiance in 1t that
was lacking at the lrst trial. and that
did not add to the effectiveness of her
recital.
Mrs, Thaw. as last year. constantly
reiterated that she was repeating only
what she told Thaw in Paris. District
Attorney constantly objected when he
thought the witness was transgressing.
The witness. when Mr.. Jerome offer
ed ONE of his objections, would turn
to him and insist. ssThat's what 1
told him. Mr.. Jerome"
Justice Bowling ruled that Mrs.
Thaw first must tell all she remembered
OF the conversation without question
ing from counsel unless 1t appeared the
witness had forgotten any details,
when her attention might be called TO
them.
The witness said her experience in
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-01-21
SOUTH WILL EVER STAND
FOR STATES RIGHTS-HEFLN

Washington. Jan. 20.--That the
South still believes in the doctrine Of
states right and that she will defend
to the last the social and political SUI
premaey of the white man was the dec
laration of Representative Helm of
Alabama at the celeb ration of the 101st
birthday anniversary of General Rob-
ert Z. Lee tonight at the Mount Vern-
on Place Methodist church. South.
The celebration was under the au-
spices of Camp No. III, United Confed-
crate Veterans of the District of Col
umbia and was participated I'm by the
United Daughters of the Confederacy.
the Southern Relief Society and the
Daughters of Confederate Veterans.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-01-21
NORTH CAROLINA SESSION.
Legislature in Extra Session May TAX.
Tn Prohibition.

Raleigh. N. C.. Jan. 2O.-The North
Carolina Legislature meets in extra
session tomorrow in response to Gov
ernor Glenn's call to act on his agree
ment with the railroads as to passen-
ger rates.
There is strong pressure being
brought to bear to pass a State PROFIT
bition law,
The Democratic majority met in eau
Gus tonight and determined at tomor-
rows session Only bills relative to rate
matters will be introduced
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-01-21
II. $. HICKMAN ARRESTED.
He was Leaving for Montgomery Vine
He Was Captured.

Savannah, Ca, Jan. 20.-(Special.)-
II. 5. Hickman was arrested tonight as
he was boarding the train for Atlanta
with a ticket reading to Montgomery.
He was charged with having forged
the name of a local druggist to a SIS
check which he cashed.
A beautiful wife whom Hickman was
leaving here, is in tears. She says they
are from Baltimore and that she mar
ried Hickman against the wishes Of
her parents
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-01-21
GOVERNMENT
KNEW OF PLOT
Depaft aent Of State Ad-
ni1s t,
Py IS MATCHED IN PARIS
nc American Embassy Was Inn
mediately Notified.
There Were No Further Developments
Yesterday at Rio Jaseiro But,
Several Arrests Have Been
Made.

Washington. Jan. 2o.--rhat the
American government was cognizant
of the existence of belief of the ulte-
rior designs against Admiral Evans
battleships In the harbor of Rio de
Janeiro. was admitted today in admin
istration circles.
The news first reached here by way
of Paris. where somebody communicate
ed it to the American Embassy. There
the off1cials were quick to send the
news along to the state department at
Washington, which in turn sent 1t for
ward to the American Embassy at Rio
and also forwarded 1t to the navy de-
partment. The limitations contained
were vague and indeffnate as to de-
tails, yet in view of the great import
ance of the matter and the posstbili-
ties which might develop, were the
officials on the scene not informed, no
time was lost in transmitting II TO Rio
Janeiro. The date forwarded to Wash
ington, it Is understood, contained the
names of some of those persons who.
1t is alleged, were engaged In the an
archistic plots, but their names we're
not disclosed at the department. today.
While admitting that some damage
might be done under the most favor
able circumstances by persons having
evil designs against q battleships many
OF the officers who discussed the mat
ter pointed out how difficult this would
be in the absence of the most approved
apparatus in mine laying operated by
skilled persons.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-01-21
WEATHER FORECAST J.,

Washington, Jan. 20.-F0r AlabEmai
Fair Tuesday and Wednesday, light to
fresh south winds.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-01-21
No New Developments.

Rio Janiero, Jany 20.-There were
further developments today. accord
ing to the local police, to the efforts
being made to unearth the persons re-
sponsibIe for the alleged plot to destroy
part of the American feet now In this
harbor. Several arrests have peen
made.
The band which is supposed 70 have
organized the plot is made up % Ior-
eignerss Il presumably u composed q
f.ve itaiians. one Canadian sra ~
Germans. John Fender is one OF the
Germans. Three OF the Italians nave
been arrested here and It Is believed
that the other members OF the pano
have been taken into CUSTODY at Sao
FauIo. A a -.
,The members Of the band counted on
the assistance OF Spaniard named
Rochero, who lived in this city Tor .
long time. A year ago however TINS
man went insane and since then he mas
been. shut up in sanitartum at Mon
teVideo.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-01-21

VNWEIFH VV1IIIIIIttVUf Y
for his committee d
February 6. The COZ
arrangements for IN
nomination of State
a candidate to sued
Senator Clay. 1t WI
time for calling the
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-01-21

Macon. Ca. Jan. 20.-Chairman A.
l.. Miller. of the State Democrats Ex-
ecutive Committee tndav issuAA e1aa
The morning journal-courier., 1908-03-24
P l L E [ UR 2
 F R {: E
Trial Package of Wonderful Pyramid Cure Sent to All Who Send Name
 and Address.

There are hundreds of cases of piles which have lasted for 20 and go years and have been cured in few days or weeks with tine marvellous Pyramid Pile Cure.
 Piles sufferers all the past have look cd upon an operation as the only re- lief. But operations rarely cure, and often lead to fearful results.
 The Pyramid Pile Cure cures. It re- lieves the swelling, stops the conges- ton, heals the ulcers and Assures and the piles disappear. There is no form of piles which this remedy is not made to cure
 The Pyramid Pile Cure can be used at home. There is no loss of time or detention from business. There is no case of piles so severe that the Pyra- mid Pile Cure will not bring relief. We make TO charge for trial pack age of Pyramid Pile Cure. This sample will relieve the itching, soothe the in- ;rfan1ed membrane and start you on vour way to a cure. After you have used the sample go to the druggist for 1 . 5n-eent box of the remedy. Write to- aay. The sample costs you nothing. Pyramid Drug Co, li3 Pyramid Bldg., Marshall, Mich.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-03-24

graduate course in Semitics in Brown university and at the same time taught AssFrian, Syrian and Aramaic in the university.
 If was not until 1898 that he came 10 New York to take work with the Educational Alliance. a large institu- ton for the purpose of Americanizing the Russian Jews. As superintendent of the Alliance he became known as one of the best informed of the social workers of the city. His institution has for years been one of the places of interest to those who looked into the problem of the immigrant. II is no exasgeration 10 say that Mir. Blau- stein is one of the most interesting speakers in the country upon this, his chosen topic.
 During the past year he entered banking, but has constantly in mind the welfare of his people. Mir Blau- stein has spoken in New Haven once this year, but it was at university lecture. This will afford the public of New Haven their first opportunity to hear this well known worker.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-03-24
Result of Chanman Meetings

As an outcome of the Chapman evan gelistic meetings he'd in this city dur ing January of this year, suit has been instituted against the New York New Haven and Hartford Railroad company by Mary Covert. through At tornev Caleb A. Morse. to recover siD0o damages.
 The plaintiff attended most of the Chapman meetings held in this city and when the evangelists went up to Wal lingford, and party from this city went up to hear them, she decided to go along with them, so much did sine think of their work
 There being about 125 passengers from this city, the company put two extra cars on the regular train. Just south of the Wallingford platform the cars were brought to a stop and the conductor in a very polite manner said: Al out for Wallingford"
 At the place where the car on which the plaintiff was passenger was brought 10 a stop there WIS no light. and while she was getting off, the train started suddenly, and she was "twitch- ed" to the ground. In falling she was l bruised and discolored. and her ankle was sprained, So that she has been 1 laid up ever since.
 The case is returnable 10 the superior court the first Tuesday in April.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-03-24
George Fox Estate.

The will of the late George Fox was filed in the probate court yesterday It is said that the estate amounts to about s20,ooo. Willard Fl Fox. neph- CIV, is named as executor. The estate is left to be equally divided between the nieces and nephews of the deceased, and only three of these can be found at present. The homes of the others are not known.
 Those who arc known are Willard II Fox of this city and Lillian M Fox, also of this city; also Hiram H. Fox of Westfeld, Mass. \ search will be instituted to learn who and where the other nieces and nephews are They are all the children of MT. Foxs four brothers,
The morning journal-courier., 1908-03-24
Scott Company Petition.

Charles E. Pickett, commissioner of the United States court, yesterday sub mitted his report on the petition of the T. A. Scott company. owner of the der rick scow Capt. Jack, for limitation of liability, placing the amount at s3,275.
 The petition of the Scott company was the outcome of the suit instituted against them by Isabel Perkins, admin istratrix of the estate of Andrew Per kins, who was killed at Belle Dock while in the employ of the Scott com rany. At that time, Feb. IS, 1905, the Scott company was raising 'Zouave, ' and Perkins was struck by portion of the derrick.
 Suit was brought against the com pany by the admlnistratrix, through Attorney Caleb 4. Morse. and a jury awarded the plaintiff judgment of s5, 900. It was following the verdict of the jury that the Scott company ieti. tioned for limit of liability
 It was brought out in the testimony that the Capt Jack" was originally one end half of car float, About ter years ago it was cut off from tho orig inal float and converted into a stean lighter. It was bought by the Scot company in May. 1904, for s300o, bu since that time has been improved. l If the court accepts the report O Mir. Pickett the plaintiff will receiv, sS,2T5.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-03-24
MATTERS IN COURT
Horn Case Still Continues Will Probably End
 To- day.
NEWS OF PROBATE COURT
Commissioner Pickett Gives Report ill Scott Wrecking Company
 Suit.

The habeas corpus action brought by Albertina Horn of New York vs. her husband, Joseph Horn, the baker at il5 Grand avenue, for the recovery Of her four year-od daughter, who she claims was kidnapped from her by the father in New York, was resumed be- fore Judge Wolfe in the court of con- mon pleas yesterday morning and con tinued all day.
 The defense resumed submitting evi- dence yesterday morning and the hus. band was on the stand when the after noon recess was taken.
 The case will go on again this morn. ing.
 The witnesses So IT yesterday were, Eugene Horn, brother at "A Grand avenue, Albert J, Bertram, brother. inlaw, living at the same address: Will liam H. MeDonald, ITS Grand avenue George Greiner of Quinnipiac street Hamden: Bertha schutz. 776 Grant sTenue: Ida Anderson, 743 Grand ave nue, and Joseph Horn. the defendant
The morning journal-courier., 1908-03-24

meeting held in the property belong ing to the association. and will un- doubtediy be largely attended
 David Blaustein, who is to make the address at the annual meeting is one of the most interesting social workers in New York city. He was born and passed his boyhood in Russia where he attended the Talmudic academies. From Russia he went to Germany where he studied for a few years pre- pairing hmself for the Jewish minis try.
 In 1888 he came to this country, set ting first in Boston where he conduct- ed for two years school for the teaching of Hebrew and German. He then entered Harvard college where for three years he specialized in Semitic studies. At the close of his work in Cambridge he became rabbi to a con gregation in Providence, R. l. This po- sltion he held for six years. During his last year In Providence he took post
The morning journal-courier., 1908-03-24
F. D. ADAMS CHOSEN.
Succeeds Hunie as Director of United
 Illuminating Co

At meeting of the directors of the United Illuminating company held yesterday Frederick D Adams was elected secretary and treasurer of the company in the place of the late Addison F. Hunie. who died sud denly a few days ago. Judge A. B. Beers of Bridgeport was also elected vice president.
 MT. Beers is one of the directorate and a prominent Bridgeport business man. Mr Adams, who has been an assistant to Mir. Hunie in the treasury department of the Illuminating com pany, Is well qualified to carry on the work so ably done by the former sec retaryt
The morning journal-courier., 1908-03-24
Gul,an Estate

An Inventory of the property owned in this State by Juliet T. Lyman. who died in this city recently, has been re- turned to the probate court. Mrs. Lyman's estate in Connecticut is val ued at s24,4e2.11. Of this sloona is in real estate. S, 79os5 is personal and ,he rest is represented in choses in action. She owned other property outside of the State. Sherman F. Foote is the executor and the appraisal was made by Charles E. P. Sanford and Attorney Earliss P. Arvine.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-03-24
Liquor Licenses.

The commissioners yesterday issued liquor licenses 10 the following:
 John Nolan, 256 Wallace street.
 John F. Sawyer, 1i6 Putnam street.
 The commissioners will hear at 10 o'clock this morning the case of Peter J. McDermott, 2s3 Ashmun street
The morning journal-courier., 1908-03-24

 will be held on Friday afternoon and Mrs. Lewis English will be in charge.
 A very pretty home wedding took place yesterday at 6:30 o'clock when Miss Maude Smith, daughter of Mir. and Mrs. Charles F. Smith of 70 Will Hams street and Mir. Alfred F. Fair banks of Springfield were united in marriage.
 The bride wore a very pretty gown of white crepe de chine, and her at tendant, Miss Theo Park of this city. a gown of pale pink silk. MT. Fair banks had as best man a classmate, Mir. Joseph Barr of Suf1leld.
 Mir and Mrs. Fairbanks left last night for honeymoon trip which will be spent in New York and New Jer- sey. The brides travelling gown was of dark blule broadcloth. MT. Fair banks is a graduate of the Yale law school and is engaged in the practice of law in Springfield where the young couple will be at home after April 2 at 204 North street.
 A meeting of the Practical Workers association was held at the home of Mrs Charles Cutting, S21 Whitney ave- nue last evening. which was attended by a goodly number of those in toucf with the work in spite of the rainy weather. The meeting was for the purpose of talking over the work done | by the different charities. and there were present the deaconesses, district nurses, and workers from the Lowel house. Mrs. Bergh, matron at thu Seamen's Bethel. gave a very interest 1 ing talk, describing her work amont the women who come in on the barses and other work done by her, and he husband at the Seamens Bethel. Fol lowing the meeting social was helt and luncheon served.
 Tomorrow afternoon the Coreopsi
The morning journal-courier., 1908-03-24
G. H. BAILEY DEap

George H. Bailey, a well known resi- dent of Orange. died at his home there yesterday at the age of 7s years. Fun AS services will be held at his home tomorrow afternesa at o'clock.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-03-24
IN SOCIETY

Prof. William Lyon Phelps lecture on English poetry this afternoon in Os- born hall at 4:15 will have as It's sub ject Byron" This series of lectures are proving very interesting and are much enjoyed by all who are attend ing them.
 The tea at the Paint and Clay. club this afternoon in the gallery in the Y.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-03-24

Hamilton street. Reports for the past year will be received and nrelim- mary plans for the coming year dis
 eussed. II will he the first annual
The morning journal-courier., 1908-03-24

NJ. c. A. building will be in charge of Miss Mary Bristol and she will be as- sisted by Miss Katherine Hastings and Miss Ellen Mixter. The tea is at the usual hour, o'clock. The last tea will be held on Friday afternoon and Mrs. Lewis English will be in charge.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-03-24

Miss Katharyn Baldwin and Miss Boil have returned from Crestwood. N. T., where they attended the wedding of the latter's cousin. Miss Baldwin was a bridesmaid while Miss Boil was the maid of honor.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-03-24
OLD HOUSE GOES BY FIRE.

Plainville, March 2S.-The Hawley homestead, occupied by Joseph Pagan in the Scott's swamp district was burned last night. The house was built l5e years ago.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-03-24
WIDE EXPERIENCE Life Work of David Blaustein, the Noted Settlement
 Worker. SPEAKS HERE TOMORROW VIII Address the Annual Meeting of Lowell House Assoc
 citation.
SPEAKS HERE TOMORROW

The annual meeting of the Lowell House association will be held to-mor- row night at the settlement house on
The morning journal-courier., 1908-03-24

chapter of the Sunshine Girls will be the guests of Miss Harriet Ferry at the Kendall mansion at Graniss Cor ners. The young ladies will go en mass,
 it being planned to assemble at the Green and take the 2.36 car. .
The morning journal-courier., 1908-03-24
LADIES' COATS.

Department has been greatly enlarged this year. Display of dresses i'll all cOlOrs, materials, styles and sizes is one that Is very attractive. School Coats, Dresses for all occasions, Sailor Suits, Party Frocks, etc.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-03-24
CHILDREN's GOODS ron arr o-~.rxo

Dessy Silk and Lace Garments Raincoats Jackets Coats suitable for evening very large assortment
The morning journal-courier., 1908-03-24

Tomorrow afternoon the coreopsis
The morning journal-courier., 1908-03-24
HIGH GLASS WAISTS.

Domestic and our direct French importations, from the dainty embroidered Chemise or Corset Cover to the most elab- Orate bridal trousseau. A splen- did showing. more complete than ever-a speciality of combination.
The Washington herald., 1908-02-01
mrs. MONROE NOT IN HIDING
Champ Clark, Her Counsel, Says She
Will Answer Freely to the Law.
should She BE Indicted by PennSyI-
vania Grand Jury, He Says, Bail
VIII BE Easily Furnished.

Mrs. Harriet f. Monroe, the Washing
ton woman who had charge Of the fatal
entertainment at Boyertown, Pa, and
whose sister was killed in the fire that
destroyed $50 lives, has returned TO her
residence, at 204 a street southeast.
As a result Of the Boyertown coroner s
verdict, by which she was held partly
responsible for the disaster. she has en-
gagged Representative Champ Clark 10
conduct her defense in case the Pennsyl-
vania grand jury indicts her. Mr.. Clark
yesterday made the following statement
in behalf of Mrs. Monroe:
4 have no desire 10 try cases in the
public press. but I wish to state few
facts to relieve the minds of the friends
OF Mrs. Monroe. She is not in hiding and
is not "a fugitive from justice but is at
her home in this city, where the officers
of the law can find her should she be
indicted by reason of the Boyertown fire.
Her friends are exactly the number Of
her acquaintances-as she has spent her
whole life IN trying to do good While
the FIRE swept away most of her property,
she would have TO trouble giving bail
here for any amount that any court
would name. While she was Frustrated
by the awful calamity at BoyeTtOwn, in
which she lost a sister, she feels that she
was not to blame for It, and confidently
expects a verdict to that effect, should
the matter be brought into court"
The Washington herald., 1908-02-01

with the one pattern. A sash may be
used or not, as preferred. Nuns yelling,
wool batiste, or a lingerie fabric may
be used for making. pa yards of 24-inch
goods being required for the two-year
size. Sizes, T. /, ?, {. and years.
A pattern of this may be obtained by
inclosing 10 cents in stamps and address
ing Pattern Department. The Washing
ton Herald, 754 Fifteenth street north
west, ElIIAg -as number (2762) and size
1s2led
The Washington herald., 1908-02-01

Max would not have taken the short
cut through the alley had not Tengrove,
the cican-cut young chap who had given
him the note. impressed upon him the
need of great speed.
"She will be leaving the house for the
boat at II" he had said. as Max tucked
the envelope into his breast pocket. IT'S
a half dollar if you get there before she
leaves"
Max grlnned with the wisdom Of his
fourteen years. Fer two years he had
worn the blue uniform Of the messenger
service, and one learns a very great deal
in two years. He winked at Tengrove
and darted out Of the office
All Of the boys steered clear OF the al
ley, a slum of the financial district, for
more than once messengers had been
held up by a gang of roughs who had a
pull with the political leader Of the dis
trict
But this letter did not contain money,
and the short cut meant a saving Of five
minutes. and so Max took chances. He
had almost reached the far end OF the
alley when an arm shot out from a dark
NNll MaN ana hLuEAEA llAlAl lilHiNF AlfT
gloomy hall. Three or four halfgrown
boys were drinking out OF can. but the
vessel was set down as they crowded
about their captive.
With unsteady hands the leader drew
out the letter and eagerly opened it in
search OF The money he thought might
be within Ills face grew black as he
labOrloUsly read the note. and while one
of the others went through the boys
pockets. relieving him OF what small coins
ne had. the leader read aloud the tender
pleadings by which TcngrOve had hoped
To win Dorothy Metheun's forgiveness.
Max squirmed as the youths shouted in
coarse Elee at the burning words. but he
could not wriggle out Of the grasp on his
coat collar. Not until the letter had been
read did they let him go.
Gimme the note" he demanded hoarse-
ly. For answer the bully tore Il into tiny
pieces and threw them into the boys face.
There it is" he said, roughly. The
next time We catch you. and you don't
have money, We are going to Kill you,
see?"
Max made a dive for the envelope and
darted out of the entry, skilfully evading
the kick aimed at him by his tormentor.
He had no thoughts of the police. lie
must hurry TO the Metheun house There