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Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-05-30
Girls Mother Accuses Preacher.

A sensation was caused when il was
announced that Rev. r. A. Enwood.
formerly OF Wilmington. Del. had re.
signed as pastor OF the Leavenworth
(kan) Presbyterian church. following
charges preferred against him by the
mother OF one OF the young girls in
the church choir. The resignation was
accepted
Mr.. Ellwood. when confronted with
letters. alleged 20 have been written
by him 20 the young choir girl. ad.
mited that he had written them and
offered 10 resign.
The elders agreed to accept the
resignation and let the matter drop
with that action.
Rev. Robert a. Ellwood achieved
unenviable notoriety in June. 1903.
when he was pastor OF the Olivet Pres
byterian church, in Wilmington. Del,
by preaching a sermon in which he
advocated lynching. This was Just be
fore George White. colored. was burn
ed at the stake near Wilmington. and
the sermon was blamed for the mobs
act. At the meeting OF the Presbytery
in January. 1904 formal charges were
preferred against Rev Ellwood and he
was brought up for trial in February
TO answer for "unchristian and unmin-
isterial conduct"
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-05-30
Historic Church Damaged BY Fire.

During one OF the most severe
storms that has visited Philadelphia
in years the spire OF the historic Old
Christ church, on Second street. above
Market, was struck by lightning and
damaged by resulting fire TO the ex-
tent OF $4,000.
The famous old church was erected
under provisional charter granted by
King Charles II to William Penn for
the creation of the province OF Penn
syivania in 1895. Old Christ's was the
church OF President washington. Pres
ldent Adams. Benjamin Franklin, Betsy
Ross. the Marquis de Lafayette. men,
bers % the Continental Congress and
Revolutionary heroes.
Every precaution was taken 10 pre-
vent the destruction of the historic
pews. church furnishings and records.
and they were covered with canvass
and rubber blankets. Because OF the
extreme height at which the fire start
ed. the nremen had great difficulty in
reaching the blaze, which burned for
nearly two hours. Before the flames
were subdued they had burned tho
spire nearly down TO the belfry.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-05-30
Broke Legs Turning over In Bed.

Miss Margaret Kramer OF Philadel-
phia, fractured both legs while turning
over in bed. Miss Kramer, who has
been the guest OF her brother, DR..
Charles F. Kramer, a prominent drug
gist, OF Harrisburg. Pa. for some time,
has been suffering from rheumatism.
The accident. which occurred in the
act OF turning over, has attracted con-
siderable attention among medical
men.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-05-30
FINDS THAW INSANE
Court Refuses TO Order His Re-
lease From Asylum.
HIS COMMITMENT Is LEGAL
Alfred c. Vanderbilt Divoreed-eir's
Mother Accuses Preacher-chiId Fa-
tally Burned In Hot Lard - Girl
Breaks Legs In Bed.

Mother Accuses Preacher-chiId Fa-
tally Burned In Hot Lard - Girl
Breaks Legs In Bed.
Harry X. Thaw. the slayer OF Stan
ford White. must return 70 the asylum
for the criminal insane at Matteawan.
This is the decision of Justice Mors-
chauser. OF the supreme court, at
Poughkeepsie. n. Y, In the matter of
Thaw's application for release on a
writ Of habeas corpus.
In view OF this decision Thaw's law
yers will apply for permission 90 place
him in some other institution. and by
stipulation with the district attorney
the prisoner will be kept in the Jail
here until a decision is rendered. JUS
tice Morschauser's decision is as fol
lows:
Il am satisfied from the evidence
adduced before me that the mental
condition OF Harry X. Thaw has not
changed. and / find that he Is now in.
sane. and that is is so manifest as 10
make il unsafe for him TO be at large.
The people contend that Thaw was
not deprived OF his liberty without due
process OF law because he knew that
II he chose 10 prove that he was in.
sane when he killed Stanford White
and n the jury acquitted him on that
ground. Il became the duty OF the
court to order him committed TO the
state lunatic asylum until adjudged
sane. lie had the right 20 appear in
person and 20 be represented by coun
sci and he had the right TO introduce
evidence OF his present sanity.
Il believe no injustice has been done
% Thaw or will be done 70 him by
depriving him Of his liberty until such
time as he can be discharged by the
method prescribed by law.
In view OF the existing mental con.
dition OF said Thaw. the safety OF the
public is better insured by his remain.
ms in custody and under observation
until he has recovered. or until such
time as It shall be reasonably certain
that there is no danger OF recurring
attack OF the delusion, or whatever il
NAV be.
The writ is dismissed The order
remanding the said Harry X. Thaw
can Doe settled on notice pursuant 70
stipulation"
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-05-30
Preacher Gave Life to Save Son.

Jacksonville. H., May 27-Rev. 8.
II. Glasgow. for many years pastor OF
the Woodson. III. Presbyterian church.
was drowned In a stream near that
place after he had rescued his little
SON, who had been overcome by crsmp
while bathing. The minister became
exhausted and sank before assistance
could arrive. The body was recovered
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-05-30
Two eoys Killed BY Trolley Car

David Rothman. thirteen years old
and Frank Culatto. eight years old
were killed by trolley car at Bald
more. Nd. The boys were riding OF
the rear Of wagon, saw the car ap.
preaching from the rear. and. appar.
emily thinking there would be a col
lision, jumped from the wagon &c
avoid IL. The car ran them down be.
fore they could leap from its path
Both boys were terribly crushe by
the car fender. though in neithe' case
was the skin of their little bodies
broken.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-05-30
Fans Ca ttouse o. Sic; LatterMaxph

Failing from a two-story building
that he was repairing at Lewes
Del. Edward Quillin. a carpenter
fell and broke his arm and knocked
out several teeth. His fall was par.
TALLY broken by his father. who was
holding a ladder for him. and who
also sustained severe injuries. As Cap
tain Quillin. on whom the son fell. is
an elderly man. IL is feared that his
injuries may prove fatal.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-05-30
Ball Player Burst Blood Vessel: Dead

Anxious 70 make up for an error
previously committed. John r. Parry.
an amateur base ball player. at St.
Louis. put forth so much effort in a
long throw from deep left field TO the
home plate during a game between
two local base ball teams that he burst
a blood vessel, and fell dead as the
ball reached the catcher and put out
the player who was trying to steal
home.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-05-30
Child Fatally Burned In Hot Lar

Child Fatally Burned In Hot Lard.
Bertha, the two-year-old daughter OF
John A. Didra, OF Allentown. Pa, died
OF burns received when she fell in a pan
OF hot lard. Didra is baker, and he
melted forty pounds of lard in a big
pan TO make doughnuts. He placed the
pan on the cement pavement in the
rear Of his shop to cool 1t of.
A few minutes later HIS little girl
and neighbours boy came romping
through the bakery. playing tag The
girl tagged her companion. and in so
doing lost her balance and fell into
the hot lard. She was picked up i'm
mediately and medical relief Afforded.
Strange to say, she seemed TO suffer
but little pain. hardly cried and never
lost consciousness until near the end.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-05-30
Headaehe Tablets KIN chIId.

Mildred, the three-year-old daughter
OF Lewis Wilson. OF Upper Sandusky.
o., found some headache tablets AT
her home and ate about half a dozen
OF them. Within few minutes she
was taken with commissions and de-
spite Efforts OF several doctors to save
her life, died within an hour after her
mother found her.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-05-30
Fleets Coal Bill to Total 5000. GOO.

Approximately $4,000. 900 is the esti-
mate OF the cost OF coal used by the At
lantic fleet when II shall have finished
its cruise around the world. Estimate
OF the cost OF coal necessary to move
the fleet from San Francisco to HAmp-
ton Roads by way OF Honolulu. Ma
Mia and the Suez canal has been re.
ported as amounting to S2.O39 600.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-05-30

A deer that had been driven by dogs
into the river near Harrisburg. Pa.
was caught by Harry Stahler. keeper
OF country store. and led by the ear
to his stable. The does was fun grown
and had been pursued several miiss
By the dogs.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-05-30
Mae Wood out On Ball

Mae C. Wood, the Omaha woman
who sued Senator Thomas c. Plat for
divorce. alleging that she was secretly
married to him in 1901. was released
from jail In New York in $500 ball.
Miss Wood Is charged with perjury In
the testimony heard In the divorce
case.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-05-30

AlSO INTEREST TriEsR ~ IL PLAfSEI
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-02-03
STATHUM HOME
IS TOTALLY BURNED
Family at Swansea Mines Barely Has
Time to Escape in Night
Clothing.

The residence of DR.. j. N. Stadium, at
Swansea Mines, was totally destroyed by
fire early yesterday morning, the occu-
pants barely escaping with their lives
1t is supposed the fire originated from a
spark from a passing locomotive, the
house being less than 80 feet from the
railroad track.
Those in the house at the time were
DIR. and Mrs Stadium and two children.
They were awakened by a neighbor just
in the nick of time, being compelled to
leave the house in their night clothes, the
rest of the clothing being burned up.
The only article saved was a piano.
and no insurance was carried. The loss
was extremely heavy to DR.. Stadium.
who In addition to the loss of his house
and furniture, had a fine library, instru-
ments, and the contents of his drug store
which coupled part Of the house de-
stroyed. The library was worth $780,
instruments, $500; household furniture
$1,000, and the house, 5000 Accounts to
the amount of $4,000 were also burned
DIR. Stadium is company physician at
Swansea Mines, and the fire wiped out all
his property. A strong effort was made
to quench the flames, but they had gained
too much Roadway and their progress
could not be stopped.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-02-03
DOUBLE HEADER In
CAPITAL DIVISION
CAPITOL CASES WILL BE HEARD
IN TWO DIVISIONS IN ORDER TO
CLEAR UP AN UNUSUALLY
HEAVY DOCKET.

There will be a double header capital
felony docket in the criminal court this
week. With the view of clearing the
docket of as many of the capital cases
pending trial as possible; there will be
two divisions engaged in the disposi-
tion of these cases during the entire
week.
City Court Judge c. c. Nesmith will
preside in one division and either Spe-
cial Judge A. C. Howe or Judge Sam
uel L. Weaver will preside in the other.
Regularly this week is Judge Weaver's
week in tn e>first division, but it is pos
sible that Judge Howe will take
charge In event he does not he will
sit in the second division in the trial
of heavy docket of misdemeanor
cases.
The dopble-header capital docket
means much TO number of prisoners
now imprisoned in the county jail.
There are quite a number who have
BEEN in jail charged with, capital crimes
for a long time and who have never
had trial. 1t is for the purpose of dis
posing of the cases of these men, eth
er one way or the othen that the ex-
ira division of the criminal court will
be held this week.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-02-03
DROPPED DIAMOND
STUD ON THEFLOOR
ANONYMOUS WRITER SAYS HE
TOOK AsKEW's DIAMOND, BUT
LOST 1T IN THE ATTEMPT MADE
TO ESCAPE.

omitting his name because. as he
humorously and parenth etically sug-
gested, notoriety is to be abhorred. a
man writes to The Age Herald from
Chattanooga eonfessing that he at
tempted to steal the diamond stud
from M. Askew. mention of which has
been already made.
He states that, although he had got
the stud loose before Mr.. Azkew be-
came suspicious, in attempting to leave
the closely crowded car he dropped it on
the floor He hopes that the stud
was recovered.
Explaining that he himself had once
been convicted and punished in New
Jersey for an offense that he did not
commit, the writer urges that no inno-
cent man be punished for this crime.
The meat of the letter smacked of
soundness and sincerity, although the
suspicion is entertained that the writer
might be attempting to detract atten-
tion from an accomplish, or to detract
attention from himself. The diamond
has not been recovered as far as known,
although the East Lake car on the
floor of which the stud was dropped,
will probably be closely scrutinize1
after this confession" has been given
publicity.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-02-03
MISSION SERVICES
LARGELY ATTENDED
Dominican Fathers Heard at Our Lady
of Sorrows church-Week
Day Services.

The Rev. Father Moran, assisted by the
Rev. Father Ripple. both members of the
Dominican order, styled also the Order OF
Preachers, opened a weeks mission yes
terday at the Church of Our Lady of
Sorrows At last mass Father Moran
made the mission announcements and
preached an eloquent sermon. At tho
services at 1870 p. M, Father Moran gave
a short lecture in the nature of instruc-
ton, and Fathei>>Ripple delivered an an
mating discourse. Large congregations
attended all the services. and the pas
tor. the Rev John O'Kelly. expressed
himself as well pleased with the way the
mission was starting off.
Mission hours during the week will be
as follows: First mass at 3 a. M, instead
of 6, as previously announced; second
mass at a. m; instruction for children
at 3 p. M; instruction and sermon at
1880 p. m. At both masses there will be
short instruction.
The Dominican order is one of the most
historic institutions of the Cathodc
church. 1t was founded in 1215 by St.
Dominic, a native of old CASTLE, in Spain.
1t was approved by Pope Innocent Ill
and was confirmed by Pope Honerius III
shortly afterward, under the title Of
Friars Preachers or Order of Preachers.
THE dress of the Dominicans consists Of
a white habit and seafula with a long
black cappa or mantle.
The order has given to the church three
Popes, as well as a large number of car
dinals, archbshops and bishops of dis
tinction. In pulpit oratory the Domip-
leans are said to be unsurpassed by any
other class of priests-regular or secular.
They are also noted for profound schol-
arshp.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-02-03
BURRUSS ASKING
FOR JOINT DEBATE
County Superintendent of Edu-
cation Makes $4,000 a Year
OPEN LETTER TO M'ADORY
Assertion That This official Makes
Assertion That This official Makes
$500 Per Month Will No Doubt
Cause Surprise to Peo-
pie of County.

A very interesting open letter has been
addressed to County Superintendent of
Education |. w. McAdory by II. P. Burr
uss, in which he asks that the candi-
dates for the position now held by Mr..
McAdory meet in joint debate at the
various polling places. He states an item
of county expense. which will be a sur
prise to the people of the county.
He says that the office of superintend-
emit of education of jefferson county is
now paying $1,000, or $500 per month. The
letter of Professor Burruss is as fol-
lows
Birmingham, Ala, February 3, 1908.
Prof. l. w. McAdory, Birmingham Ala.
Dear Sir-I see by a card in a daily
paper of last Saturday. February /,
that you have announced yourself as
a candidate for denomination and re-elec-
ton to the county superindency of educa-
ton for jefferson county. a position
''wherein'& your announcement states
that you have had "long experience"
and that your following is greater than
all the other announced candidates to-
gether% Now, while | do not claim to
have any 'follov- -ng" attached to my
personal fortunes as such, 1 am appeal
ing to the Judgment and Intelligent con-
sideration of the people Of the county
through the democratic primary for the
support of my candidacy for this educa-
tional office" on educational grounds.
AS education and educational motives
and purposes seem to be the keynote Of
our common candidacy. 1 think our re-
speotive candidates. might be made of
decided educational service to tie peo-
pie whose suffrage we are seeking in
a political party primary in an educa-
tional way from a purely education mo-
tive, I suggest in view of your com
mon interest In the subject of education
and our incidental and subordinate in
terest in this educational office" that
you and l and any other announced or
prospective candidates for county super
intendent of education agree to meet
the voters in at least u of the largest
voting centers of the people who will
vote for, nominate and elect the county
superintendent of education and address
them on the nature, history and manage
ment of this educational office" and
the proper policies to be pursued in the
future conduct of county educational af-
fairs.
You will agree with me that the pay
of this office, an item of cost to the
people of now nearly $4,000 per annum,
and Its vital connection with the educa-
tional interest OF the county demand a
more careful consideration than it has
usually received in hurried and ex-
citing election. Let us so conduct our
campaign for the Office as to contribute
to the information and intelligent action
of the people on the educational affairs of
the county. Hoping to receive a prompt
and favorable response, 1 remain,
Very truly yours,
HENRY PAGE BURRUSS.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-02-03
GROUND HOG SEES SHADOW
AND TAXES TO THE WOODS

The venturesome ground hog crept
from his underground home yesterday
morning, and was dismayed that he saw
his shadow.
Although he remained above ground
but for a second, he sustained frost
bitten nose, for ths day was bitter
cold
According to the weather prognos-
ticators who base their predictions on
the ground hog theory, because the lit
tie creature saw his shadow on yes
terday-which was the day set aside
to be known in honor of the ground
hog-there win e six more weeks of
winter. Had the day been cloudy, and
the ground hog been unable to see his
sh adow, he would have remained above
ground, this indicating that the wealth
er would clear off instantly and be-
come warm.
While yesterday was clear with a full
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-02-03
Two Negroes Hurt in Brawls.

Two negroes were taken to st. Vim
cents hospital yesterday in serious con-
dtion as the result of Saturday night
brawls. Will Jones, one of the negroes
was shot three times by another negro
near Blocton in a difficulty between the
two. win Black, eolored. was shot at
Dora by his wife as the result of some
trouble between them, the particulars of
which could not be ascertained. Black
will very probably die. One of the bull
lets from his wifes pistol took effect In
the thigh and the other broke his back
bone.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-02-03

sun, it was also bitter cold, with
biting wind. Yesterday was one of
the coolest days CT the winter, if not
the very coolest. In consequence,
there was more than one depleted
church yesterday save for the preacher,
and the choristeTs. More than one
home was minus a cook-for. these
individuals are sick on cold mornings
just as regularly as the grandmothers
of office boys die in baseball season.
There were dozens of bursted pipes,
with the prospects of plumbers'a bills.
The ground &ss frozen everywhere. The
few people who dared the weather and
got on the streets, We're muffed in
overcoats beyond recognition. Fruit
became frost bitten in the stores which
Sheriff Higdon allows to operate on
Sunday. The cold was intense, in other
words, and everybody who got out re-
allied that fact.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-02-03
SONS OF VETERANS.
Twenty-seven New Members Taken in
at Meeting Held Yesterday.

Twenty-seven new members at a single
meeting, held Sunday afternoon, was the
record made by Camp Clayton, United
Sons of Confederate Veterans, yesterday
The meeting was one of the most en-
thusiastic in the<history of the organiza-
ton, and was largely attended by mem
bers Commander j. Asa Rountree pre-
sided
Perhaps the most notable feature was
the reading of letter from Commander
in-Chlef j. W. Apperson, in which Com
mander Apperson warmly Endorsed a
suggestion thrown out by Adjutant Byron
Dozier, that the ohder of Sons of Veterans
be made secret one, with ritual, initia-
tion,S etc.
A committee consisting of C. p Jones,
Jr., Bryon Dozer and Lueien D. Lea was
named to confer in regard to inviting dis
tnguished speakers 10 Birmingham, dur
ing the reunion, to address the sons.
Commander Rountree was instructed to
confer with the general reunion commit
tee, Of which Mr.. J. M. Wilzen is chair
man, with regard to what steps the sons
are expected to take in reference to the
reunion, Additional plans for the pro-
posed sponsors ball, etc., were also gone
over.
The new members enrolled included the
following:
N. A. Graham, W. w. Glass, Thomas
A. Hamilton, DR.. w. S. Rountree, S. X.
BROKER, L. d. Lea. Malcolm NJ Stewart,
C. D. Rice. Hines L. Francis, Sears
Francis, Ira W. Stamps, Tom b. Taylor,
A. II. Barham, r. e. Cooper, M. b. Lea
VII, l.. j. Haley, Jr.; A. J. Dickinson, A.
l.. Cadenhead, J. w Hanks, DR.. ]. May,
j. H. samuels, W. o. Broyles, j. II. F.
Moseley, Frank Stewart, r. A. Morris.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-02-03
Big Jail DeHbexy Stopped
By Wexican StebedOYe

Had not the alarm been given by
Pete" the Mexican stevedore at the city
jail, last night, all the white prisoners
Of the city would have escaped
The plot to break jail began yesterday
morning, and the prisoners had succeeded
in digging hole large enough for a body
to pass through the wall next to the al
ley. With only few bricks to push out.
they were waiting until the Mexican stew
edore. went off duty, as he was the only
one who took no part.
Although the others tried to keep him
away from the door. he finally managed
to slip note to Warden Williamson In
which he told of the plot.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-02-03
COUNTY NATIONAL
GUARD ORGANIZES
ASSOCIATION WILL WORK TO
AROUSE INTEREST IN MILITARY
AFFAIRS AND FOR THE BETTER.
MENT OF THE SERVICE.

=
osso,,o+,o. -. -, =,
vesterda1 II ,s an orean,zot;or Of
military n,on ona +ta e,,o ,,,;,itarv
oon,,anias o4 pir,,;,.b.m .ra .,,h,,Ah.
arc ,,an,hars
Tho n,,,.nosa IF +ta orgor9za +,o,, &c
tho arousing Of n,h,;o i,+aros+ :, vii
Harry offairs ana +ba ha+torn,an+ % ~
serv;oe rhora &C. ,,,,itary ana,s-
sonoa IN roffar,on oo,,rt, ana .,,a sa,,-
60, $50, -,
th,,s,o,, 80 49,. ,,o,ono
The officers of the jefferson asso-
citation follow Captain Scully. Com
pany A, Woodlawn, president; Corporal
w. r. Carter. Troop d. secretary.
Committee ON bylaws: Capt. M. NJ
Stewart. Troop D. chairman; CAPTAIN
Lathrop, Company G; Lieutenant Patti
10. COMPANY X: Lieutenant Hooper.
Companv b: .Iieutenant Morse. Com
panv A. Lieutenant Carlisle. Bat
terv d.
The committee will have a meeting
Thursday night in the armorv of the
civ hall
alter more 'hah seven hiohpis VI eisioo
TINS sec'ioh Vi street 10 III soou 'oiiu'-
tioh'
In spreading the coat Oh nateriai ior
oryihs .iie Surface VI the ioao anu eo-
sorplng the surplus tar ohiy ehousn
shouio De useo 10 cover II nsnuy' as aA.er
roiilng this surplus iia'eriai VIII 10
washed OF down away, OF II may DC re-
moved with street s"eepers anu ene sur
race iett smooth ana eieah'
Cost of Process.
(. Table I gives the cost of labor in pre-
pairing the road and applying the tar in
five different experiments. No account of
lost time was kept. Negro labor was
used. at 81. 25 for 4 TO- hour day, and So per
day was paid for (eams. The quantity of
tar per square yard was computed from