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The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-16
Will Pay Over Funds.

An agreement has been reached be- tween the city and the board of county commissioners. whereby the city will get the $45O0 provided by the new municipal code as a pro rata of the county road and bridge fund. The commissioners re- cently refused to pay this amount on the ground that it could not be constitutional lV done.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-16
Convincing a Doubling Thomas

advocate Malt prominent Presbyterian clergyman asking Ire genuine if the results
 Nal a s
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-16

Henry D. Clayton, congressman from
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-16
Educational Enthusiasm.
carber Goinq Home.

Attorney General A. M. Garber will go to the home of his mother in Sumter county next week for a couple of days rest He makes it practice to be with
Los Angeles herald., 1908-03-07
SENATE PASSES BILL
FOR BETTER ARMY PAY
Measure Provides for Advance of Five
Per Cent for Lieutenant Generals
and Forty Per Cent for
Enlisted Men
BY Associated Press.


WASHINGTON, March 6.--The army
pay bill was passed by the senate
today. The bill provides for army Of
ficers a graded increase of pay ranging
from per cent for lieutenant generals
to 20 per cent for junior officers. 1t
also provides that ''the average pay
of enlisted men of the army as now
established be increased 40 per cent"
This amendment, suggested by Mr..
Culberson of Texas. takes away the
discretion of the president in fixing the
pay of soldiers.
Senator Scott read a letter from a
banker who stated that army officers
have their salaries discounted because
their incomes are so small.
An amendment was offered by Mr..
Bacon and adopted giving six months
pay to families of officers and enlisted
men upon the death of the latter.
The navy pay BILL equalizing the
pay of officers of the navy and marine
corps with the pay of officers of the
army was ordered favorably reported
to the house today by the committee on
naval affairs.
That committee also agreed to report
favorably the bill extending to rear
admirals who were retired by the
passage of the naval personnel act in
1899 the benefits of that act whereby
the rate of their retired pay will be
increased.
Agreement was reached by the COM
mittee to report favorably the naval
militia bill introduced by Chairman
Foss, which gives the navy department
control over the naval militia.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-03-07
BRYAN LOSES
TO JOFssHfs'dSON
IN MINNESOTA
GOVERNOR is lkDoRSED FOR
PRESIDENCY
Adherents of Nebraskan Say They
Will Not. Be Bound in Any
Manner by Commit
tees Action
BY Associated Press.

BY Associated Press.
ST. PAUL, Mimi, March 6.-The
Democratic state committee of Min
nesota today after bitter fight adopted
a resolution indorsing Governor john
son of Minnesota for the presidential
nomination and recommending that he
be nominated at the national conven-
ton at Denver.
AS the meeting of the committee was
presided over by Frank A. Day, private
secretary of the governor, and who
voted for the Johnson resolution on
every test and on the final ballot, the
action of the committee this afternoon
is held by political leaders as placing
the governor formally in the race of
the Democratic presidential nominal
tion.
The johnson resolution was carried
by a vote of sixty-eight to twenty
three, after the Bryan adherents had
forced two test votes, on both of which
they were defeated The Bryan men
insisted on a roll call on every vote
and gave notice in their speeches on
the original resolution that they would
not be bound by the action of the
state committee, but would make
fight throughout the state for dele
cation from Minnesota to the national
convention instructed to support the
nomination of Mr.. Bryan
A meeting of Bryan adherents held at
the Ryan hotel Immediately after the
adjournment of the state committee,
formed Bryan organization which
purposes to carry the contest against
Johnson into every precinct of the state.
The state convention will be held at
st. Paul on May IA.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-03-07
WOMAN ROBS
HOSTESS OF
$40, 900 GEMS
SOCIETY BELLE ADMITS THEFT
OF JEWELS
Says She Stole to Keep Her Young
Son in School and to Maintain
Her Own Social
Position
By Associated Press.

By Associated Press.
NEW YORK, March 6.--Charged with
the theft of jewels valued at $4,000
from one of her wealthy friends, Mrs.
jeanette Newmann who lives at the
Stratford house in this city. was locked
up at police headquarters today.
The police say Mrs. Newman had
made a full confession and told them
she was actuated by her desire to keep
her young son in a private school and
to maintain her own social position.
The Jewels were owned by Mrs. Eve
lyn Bell, who lives in Central Park
West and also has a home at Port
Chester. According to the story given
out after Mrs. Newmann's arrest to-
day, Mrs. Newman was introduced TO
Mrs. Bell last October by mutual
friend at the Bell home in Port Ches-
ter. and after that was frequent
caller.
After several of these calls Mrs. Bell
missed articles of jeWelry, among them
a valuable ruby ring, a diamond ring
and a diamond horseshoe. The horse
shoe and several smaller pieces of jew
elry disappeared after Mrs. Bell had
returned to her home in the city. In
each instance Mrs. Newman had been
at the house just before the jewels
were missed.
When the horseshoe disappeared the
police were notified and yesterday two
detectives who had been working on
the case met Mrs. Newman at the
Bell home. After they had talked with
her few minutes they requested her
to come to her home at the hotel, and
she readily complied.
There the two detectives kept Mrs.
Newman under constant fire of ques-
tions from yesterday afternoon until 2
o'clock this morning without gaining
single admission from her. AT that
time, however, the detectives say, Mrs.
Newman told them that If they would
permit her to confer with her lawyer
she might have something to say.
The lawyer was called and little
later. according to the detectives, Mrs
Newman went to closet in the room,
got a suit case and from it took twenty
pawn tickets, which she told them rep
resented the articles which had dis
appeared from Mrs. Bells home. She
said she had been forced to take the
jewels to keep her boy in school and to
keep up appearances herself.
When Mrs. Newman was arraigned
in police court she gave her name as
Jane Norton. She was released on
$4,000 bail
Los Angeles herald., 1908-03-07
GERMAN NEWSPAPERS FEAR
TO CRITiCISE EMPEROR
Bv Assooiated Press.

By Associated Press.
BERLIN, Marcl ga considerable
sensation has been caused here by al
legations published in the London
Times with reference to the letter sent
by Emperor William in February to
Lord Tweedmouth.
The foreign office said it was quite
correct that Emperor William some
time ago wrote a letter to Lord Tweed
mouth, but the assertion made by the
London Times that his majesty had en-
deavored to interfere in the naval plans
of Great Britain was characterized as
untrue. His majesty, in his letter cor
rected certain erroneous impressions in
England with regard to the develop
ment of the German fleeet.
In naval matters, the emperor is en-
titled to consideration as an expert, it
was explained at the foreign office, and
he is recognized as such in England as
we'll as in Germany. AS emperor of
Germany he would reject any foreign
attempt to decide the proportions of
the German fleet, and on this basis
would repudiate the idea that he had
interfered in the naval affairs of Great
Britain.
The German official view is that
there is no reason why the letter should
rot be published, but it is declared that
the matter is a personal one between
the emperor and Lord Tweedmouth.
The newspapers of Berlin observe great
caution in commenting on the episode,
averring that they consider it improper
to express opinions without full knowl-
edge of what his majesty really said.
Only one newspaper, the Berliner lei
tung, ventures to express it's belief that
the empror has written with "indiscreet
FITNESS of expression to foreign Off
p.aI
Los Angeles herald., 1908-03-07
THREE GUIDES MAKE PERLOUS DESCENT TO RECOVER CORPSE
HUSBAND RUINED BY
WIFE'S EXTRAVAGANCE
rs SUED FOR DIVORCE
Wife of imprisoned Broker Asks Sep
aration Because He Is Convict.
Admits She Spent His
Fortune

BY Associated Press.
CHICAGO, March 6.--George S. Nc
Reynolds, the board of trade operator
who failed with liabilities of $750,00o
and was sent to Joliet penitentiary on
an indeterminate sentence for issuing
about quarter of a million dollars
worth of fictitious receipts on grain
warehouses, was sued for divorce last
night.
At his trial Mrs. McReynolds testified
that she had received $1,000 month
from her husband for household ex-
penses. Mrs. McReynolds said she all
ways thought her husband was a mil
lionaire and she had not meant to be
extravagant.
"The greatest mistake man can
make' she said, lis to keep his wife
In ignorance of his business affairs.
OF course he does 1t because he wants
to shield her from unpleasantness, but
it is not only a mistake but an insult
to a woman's mentality"
During McReynolds' long fight in the
courts he was devotedly aided by his
wife. The ground on which she now
seeks divorce is that her husband is a
convict.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-03-07
PROMZN EN7 BANKER
TAKES HIS OWN LIFE
Vice President of Union Trust Conn
pany of Detroit Seeks Relief
from Worries in
Death
BY Associated Press.

BY Associated Press.
DETROIT, Mich, March 6.-Ellwood
T. Hance, first vice president of the
Union Trust company of this city and
former postmaster of Detroit, shot and
killed himself early today in his home
here. Friends say that he had been
greatly depressed over his own finan-
cial affairs. His health had not been
good for some time.
The officers of the Union Trust com
pany in statement issued today said:
1.-THE strain which he. in common
with the officers of other financial In
stitutions throughout. the country, was
called upon to undergo during the re-
cent financial crisis bore especially
heavy upon a man of his peculiar tenn
permanent For some time 1t has been
apparent to the directors that he was
In aoed OF rest, aud arrangements had
already been made to give him brief
vacation.
HE had no business relations with
the company which could have been
the occasion of any worry or depression
and his accounts and affairs are In ex-
cellent shape"
Los Angeles herald., 1908-03-07
TREASURE BURIED BY
CAPT. KIDD FOUND
ON BEACH, MAYBE
Reports That Jewels Had Been un-
earthed Attract. Big Crowd to
Long lsland--Dredgers Dis
cover VaIuables
BY Associated Press.

By Associated Press
NEW YORK, March 6.-Reports that
Capt. Kidd's buried treasure had at last
been discovered drew an interested
crowd to Long Beach yesterday. 1t is
reported that one of the crew of a
dredge which g engaged in deepening
the channel between Long Beach and
Hampstead. L. l., had found an ancient
gold-crested snuff box and a flintloek
pistol such as stage pirates are armed
with.
The articles were picked up by the
dredge pipe. 1t is also reported that a
gold brooch and a ring set with dia-
monds were found on the beach nearby.
Scores of persons went to the beach
and began digging in the sand and the
men on the dredge could only with
difficulty be induced to leave the dis
charge pipe through which the sand
from the bottom of the channel was
being put on barges.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-03-07
LeopoId,s Plan Opposed
BY Associated Press.

BRUSSELS, March 6.-Although a
canvass of the chamber of deputies by
friends of King Leopold indicates the
body is in favor of the new Congo an
nexation treaty by majority of thirty,
the members of the opposition. encour-
aged by the partial surrender of his
majesty, already are preparing for a
desperate fight against any restriction
upon Belgiums control of the Congo
Los Angeles herald., 1908-03-07
Killed by Waiter
b. Associated Press.

bV AssOCIdteu 7 EV77'
SAN FRANCISCO, March 6.-Fred
Ickler, a waiter, shot and killed Lloyd
Bedill tonight in the office of Dr.. Niles.
a specialist. at the corner of Geary and
Fillmore streets. Bedill was a solicit
or for the physician, who had been
treating Icl1ler. Ickler says Bedill had
promised that he would be cured.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-03-07
BRITISH
ROARS THREAT
A Z KAISER
WILLIAM TRIES TO INFLUENCE
NAVAL POLICY
LETTER TO TWEEDMoUTH EN-
RACES ENGLISH PUBLIC
Popular Outburst Against Emperor of
Germany is Widespread-Lead-
ers Attempt to Appease
Wrath
Rv Associated Press.

BY Associated Press
LONDON, March 6.-An outburst of
anger against Emperor William on the
part of the British public equaling that
caused by the German emperor's fam
Gus letter to President Kruger at the
beginning of the Boer war, has fol-
lowed the announcement made this
morning that Emperor William had
attempted to influence the British naval
policy by a secret correspondence with
Lord Tweedmouth, first lord of the
admiralty.
The anti-German party, which was
never stronger than now, Immediately
jumped to the conclusion that Emperor
William was trying to meddle in the
most vital matter in Great Britains
interest by underhand methods, and the
public at first shared that view, while
parliament the newspapers and the
diplomats had the greatest sensation
they had enjoyed for many day. The
matter was considered so serious that
Lord Tweedmouth broke his customary
reticence, Fastening to say:
"The letter from the German em-
peror is purely personal communi-
cation, and there is no reference in 1t
to the British naval estimates"
Asquth Tries to Explain
Herbert Henry Asquith, chancellor
of the exchequer appeared in the house
of commons at the close of it's sitting
and made a brief statement to
crowded house, celebrating, amid pro-
found silence, Lord Tweedmouth's ex-
PLANTATION that the correspondence was
purely personal.
These explanations only stimulate
curiosity and criticism instead of ap-
peasing them, and a strong demand is
heard everywhere for the publication
of both letters. Nothing else will sat
isfy the public.
If the relations between Great Brit
ain and Germany were not so strained
the action in writi'1g the letter would
be considered merely a technical mis-
take or an informality; but Germany is
a bugbear to a large proportion of the
British people, who firmly believe she
is deliberately planning war and is try
ing to soothe British suspicious until
she is ready.
Nothing could be more infiammatory
than to charge the emperor with trying
to undermine the British strength by
seducing her naval minister from the
policy of adding to the navy.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-03-07
cossacks Butcher Thieves

EKATERINODAR, Russia, March 6.
-Cossacks belonging to the Usthabinsk
camp today surrounded band of eight
horse thieves and with shotguns killed
seven of them. The other thief COM
mitted suicide.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-03-07
Social Democrats Arrested
Associated Press.

RIGA, Russia, March 6.--The police
today arrested forty one of the leading
Social Democrats in Livonia. who were
holding a secret conference in the base
ment of a primary school. They also
conhscated the archives of the party.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-03-07
Rock Island EXTENDS Loan
BY Associated Press.

NEW YORK, March 6-It was an
ncunced today that the Chicago, Rock
Island & Pacific Railway company has
arranged with Speyer & Co. of this city
for the extension of one year of the
s6000,000 secured gold notes maturing
April l next, at per cent per annum.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-03-07
GARY ELECTED SENATOR
FROM SOUTH CAROLINA
By Associated Press.

BY Associated Press.
+ COLUMBIA, S. c., March 6.--Frank
b. Gary of Abbeville was today elected
to succeed Asbury c.. Latimer as United
States senator. Mr.. Gary was elected
on the fourth ballot. receiving 81 votes.
Since last Tuesday deadlock pre-
vailed. The third ballot resulted: Gary.
70; Walker, IA; Coker, 2; Sheppard, "a;
Mouldin, Z; Lever, 10; ira B. Jones, a.
Mcleod, 81 Wylie Jones, 1; McKeith, /.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-03-07
cottschalk Confirmed

WASHINGTON, March 6.-The NOM
ination of Alfred Gottschalk of New
York to be consul general al large was
confirmed by the senate today. He has
been consul at Mexico City.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-03-07
Gale Sweeps British isles

By Assocldteu fItss,
LONDON, March 6.--A violent gale
has swept the coast of the British isles
today There have been numerous
wrecks of small craft. Most of them
were on the east coast of Ireland AL
together about twenty lives have been
lost
Los Angeles herald., 1908-03-07
WI Ting Fang in Chicago

BY Assoclated Ffess
the new minister from China, with his
retinue arrived here today en- route
to Washington.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-03-07
SUMMARY Of THE News
FORECAST

For Los Angeles and vicinity:
Fair Saturday; frost in the MORN
ing; brisk north winds. Maximum
temperature yesterday, So degrees;
minimum, as degrees.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-03-07
EASTERN

Society woman in New York is ar
rested for robbery of diamonds and
other gems valued at $4,000.
Governor johnson of Minnesota de-
feats Bryan for control of delegation
that will go to Denver convention from
Minnesota.
Mystery in death of prominent and
wealthy Bostonian who died near New
York several months ago will be in
vestigated.
Vice president of trust company in
Detroit kills himself because of busi-
ness worries.
Treasure buried by Captain Kidd,
famous pirate chief, reported to have
been found on Atlantic coast.
Senate passes bill raising pay of Off
GERS and men of the regular army.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-03-07

ST. LOUIS, March Announcement
was made today by the Missouri Paci-
fic-Iron Mountain railway system that
after March 10 the services of 1000 men
employed in the company's shops here
will no longer be required.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-03-07
D. & R. G. CUTS PAY OF
OPERATORS TO $3.50
Gould Line Makes General Reduction
in Pay of Its TeIegraphers.
Deducts Hospital
Fees
BylAssociated Press.

SALT LAKE, Utah, March 6.-The
Deseret News tonight says that effec-
tive March l the salary of every tele-
graph operator employed by the Den
veor & Rio Grande railroad was re-
duced to $50, with an additional so
cents subtracted each month for hos
pital fees, making the net salary $3.50.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-03-07
FoREIGN

Emperor william of Germany en-
RACES British public by writing letter
to head of English naval department
recommending changes in plans.
Friends of Gen. Stoessel, convicted in
Russia of cowardice, believe. czar will
commute his sentence of death.
Social Democrats arrested by Russian
police officials.
Cossacks butcher band of thieves
captured in Russia.
King Leopold's plans for annexation
CI Congo opposed.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-03-07
COAST

Abe Ruef in affidavit to be filed to-
day in San Francisco, asserts Heney,
Burns and Langdon endeavored to COM
pei him to testify falsely in order to
convict Schrnitz and Calhoun.
Actor-bandit bnot dead by policeman
in San Francisco.
Hearing of rebating charges again de-
layed by state railroad commissioners.
Attorney general of state declares
bank investigating committee legally
appointed body.
Canada to organize naval militia on
the Pacific coast.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-03-07
LOCAL

Three men of Catalina island de-
scend 1900 feet down face of cliff to
reach body OF L. l.. Watson, which has
for more than a week been lying on
the rocky ledge where it fell.
Driven despondent by failure of girl
to return his love, young Greek COM
mits suicide.
District attorney says latch string is
out for Prosecutor Fleming and latter
will be welcomed to force.
Angels take first gar-e from White
Sox by score of to. 8.
Furnishings of fiat occupied by M. :.
Charlotte Noyes, woman killed by w.
j. McComas, auctioned off.
Arbor day to be celebrated by COM
mercial bodies.
Judge efuses to grant woman Ill
vorce because she refused to live with
husband
Baby girl plays around court room
while lawyers fight for her possession.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-03-07

Special to The Herald (By wireless Tele-
graph.
AVALON March 6.-Descending 1900 feet
on their hands and knees to recover the
body OF dead man, with ropes tied around
their waists. their fingers cIutching to the
Jagged walls of almost perpendicular
ciih 1900 feet high, and with a deep sen
pounding the steep wall beneath them, three
Catalina island men yesterday afternoon
undertook one of the msot perlous descents
and climbs in the history of the island.
Holbrook argus., 1908-10-27

Mir. Rosalie Candalario, the famous sheepman from St. Johns arrived in Holbrook Wednesday with six bands of sheep. About twenty carloads will be shipped at once to Colorado buyers and the balance will be returned to the range in Apache county. Every schoolboy in Holbrook for sock all other duties to help pcross these sheep over the bridge. It was entirely a labor of love on the part of the small boy, and, next to a circus, 1t was enjoyed as only we enjoy life Tn the days of our youth.
Holbrook argus., 1908-10-27

MT. B. K. Jam1son has been here for the past few days await ing the arrival of h1s brother. Mir. amisOn IS rather under the weather, having contracted a severe cold.
Holbrook argus., 1908-10-27

Mrs. E. A. Wing of Winslow is in Holbrook for a few days on a visit to Mrs. C. H. Brownell. While here a hunting trip was taken to the duck grounds near Joseph City.
Holbrook argus., 1908-10-27

Judge Buck, Henry Kempenich, John Connor and Will Scores were among those from Holbrook who went to W1nslow Sunday to attend the funeral of the late Frank Thomas.
Holbrook argus., 1908-10-27

The candidates of both parties for the various county offices are now in the southern part ot the county offering the glad hand to all the voters. So tar as we can learn there have been no babies named after any of the candi- dates.
Holbrook argus., 1908-10-27

Mir. Fred Golfer of Springer vile passed through Holbrook last week on hls way to Phoenix.
Holbrook argus., 1908-10-27

Mrs. William Hoper was ID town to meet a friend whom she took back with her to the ranch. Miss Nellie came down from Flag staff to see her mother while the latter was in Holbrook.
Holbrook argus., 1908-10-27

The other morning, while two small boys were on their way home from school, a nickel was spied lying in the dirt. The boy to get a hold of it refused to Ego shares" and the fight between capital and labor was begun at once. As is usually the case. capital triumphed and poor down. -trodden labor reeived no part of the candy.
Holbrook argus., 1908-10-27

Superintendent Miller of Keams Cany on has returned to his duties after a flying trip to the east.
Holbrook argus., 1908-10-27

A heavy flood on the Santa Fe at Lamar, Colorado, caused a long delay III the movement of their trains. Things are getting in better shape now.
Holbrook argus., 1908-10-27

George Sharp, Gus. Remer, and the Anderson Brothers came in to Holbrook Saturday with a bunch of horses for the Texas market.
Holbrook argus., 1908-10-27
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Holbrook argus., 1908-10-27

Sergeant Fletcher from Fort Apache came in from the post to meet his wife who was on the delayed train from Chicago. After a delay ofthree days Mrs. Fletcher and little daughter arrived safe and sound.
Holbrook argus., 1908-10-27

Bisbee seems to have been hay ing a streak of hard luck this fall. Twice has that city been taken by floods and once by fire, all in the short space of a few weeks. Still all offers ot aid from outside places have been declined with thanks. Bisbee IS certainly made of the right stuff; there must be much red blood in the veins of her people. She gets up every time she falls and some day she will get up to stay.
Holbrook argus., 1908-10-27

Mir. James Porter came Tn from Long Beach. California, the lat ter part of the week to look after his sheep. He expected to meet Burr Porter in Holbrook but left for Navajo before Burr arrived.