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The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-23
PARTRIDGE TELLS FACTS
 ABOUT THE THAW CASE

pitude and in protecting him from the machinations and attacks of numerous people, and in protecting the defend ant from the publication in the news papers and otherwise of the accounts of the insanity of various members Of the defendants family.
 That by reason of the moral life and moral character and habits of Har- ry K Thaw and to protect his family from the disgrace of the publication in the newspapers and in the court of his scandalous conduct. 1t became neces- sary to deal with upward of 200 per sons many of whom were hard to locate and who demanded large sums of money to conciliate them. The ap- proximate amount of money spent in this branch of the case was upward of $4O,OO0."
 Altobether MT. Hartridge says that item would be some 500 different items of moneys paid to as many different persons and urges the difficulty of pre- pairing it. Mir. Hartrldge was given 30 days to prepare the bill of particu- lars.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-23
GARRETSON HEAD
 OF CONDUCTORS

Boston, Mass. May 22.-A. B. Garrett son of Cedar Rapids, la, was today elect ed president of the Order of Railway Conductors by an overwhelming vote.
 Mr. Garretson's home division is that of Dennison Tex.
 W. J. Maxwell of Philadelphia, who has been the grand secretary of the or der since 1891, was elected by acclama- ton.
 E. P. Curtis, Smithville, Tex, is sec ond vice president.
 oakland. Cal, became a candidate for the 1911 convention today. Other cities which desire the meeting are Cincinnati, Columbus O.. Jacksonville, Fla, and Rochester. N Y.
 Chief Conductor Curtis of the Mexican delegation left for home last night on receipt of an urgent telegram, stating that the recent settlement of the leased Hartman lines in that country had been partially overturned and that certain conductors were being discriminated against. It was not officially stated, but it was hinted that a strike had been authorized, If one Is necessary, to en- force the agreement.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-23
TODAY'S AGE-HERALD

1-Aldrich fails to get final vote.
 Tribute by Lawson to Rogers.
 Gift of silver to battleshp Mississippi.
 Presbyterians pass resolutions of pro-
 test
 Georgia railroad strike is serious.
 Aid for Patrick in his fight
 Youngstown man tells of Birmingham,
 visit
 Train held up near Omaha. M
 Hartridge tells facts about Thaw case. 2-Newspaper men meet in Decatur
 Excellent music at Judson college
 Big movement for roads in Georgia. 3-Racer for sheriff will be sprted
 Notable reunion planned at Auburn. Jc II. Robertson killed by train. 4-Trained nurse killed by pistol.
 No river rate war.
 Mrs. Gussen's recital. 5-Judge Hundleys opinion in apportlon-
 ment of attorneys fees.
 Child accidentally killed by pistol shot. Dr. John W. Stagg writes on life of
 Calvin.
 Howard college commencement begins
 with baccalaureate today
 Judge Gaston and others discuss the
 fee system. 6-Conniff explains errors in senate.
 Salaries put on sliding basis.
 Two funerals of war heroes S--Nicholas' Wall street letter.
 Henley wins in supreme court.
 Exciting chase after convict 9-Graduates hear Dr. Phillips lO-Sporting news l1-Street railways change hands. l3-Moshee saltpetre get stinger Birmingham social events. 1.-The plea of Amernia. Clarlles Berlin letter 21-Taft must watch water power grab
 Slgull of one of the aDcipntS 20 Scotland Yard as 1t is today. c2-The Hotel Clerk on the Chin Whisker "A Paul Villier's Paris letter 26- Captain Fracasse--a clasie in page .7-How New York Is run by criminals comment 29-Fra ctional Currency of Divers Denom-
 nations, by Dr. J. C. Hiden.
 Albert B. Cummins, by Savovard
 Heart to Heart Talks by Edwin A..
 Wye
 Philiupine cemeteries and what fills
 them by H. g. w, NJ D. sO-Mass meeting held in Fnsev, s1-Sfock market active and higher
 Wheat reaches new high record
 Cotton declines several points. 92- Some tales told out of court. -Hallcy's comet soon to appear s4-Dollv Dalrvmple's naee 97-I.iterary Lights and Shadows penitentiary management. s7-Our Young Folks. SS--The New Seoul by Frank q. Carpen-
 Jimmy Minds the Baby ss-Happy HooliRan's Wooing. 4o-- Buster and the Kittens.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-23
HELEN KELLER
 PRAISES ROGERS

Boston, May 22-In letter published in the Boston Transcript today, Helen Keller, the deaf, dumb and blind young woman, pays a personal tribute to the memory of Henry II. Rogers, who had taken a great interest in her education. Miss Keller writes in part
 In the death of H. II. Rogers l have lost dear friend. The protest of my heart against 1he thought of losing him makes me realize how much loved him. l shall not try now to express my grati- tude, for 1 think MT Rogers shranlS from expressions of gratitude. MT Rogers was always responsive. always sympathetic. He was always doing little kindnesses quietly and unnoticed. If I needed books he ordered them. If l admired q flower or plant he sent il to me. He had the imagination, vision and the heart of a great man"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-23
AID FOR PATRICK IN HIS
 LONG FIGHT FOR FREEDOM

the testimony on which Patrick was con victed.
 Dr. Smith travelled all over America securing opinions from various medical experts and finally went to Europe, where he placed the facts before his famous master, who expresses doubt as to the possibility of detecting any evidence of the use of chloroform under the circum- stances of the Rice post mortem. AS the principal point of the trial was as to whether the lungs of the dead man could have been congested by the embalming fluid this opinion is regarded by the de- fense as sufficient in itself to acquit Pat rick. It Is further indorsed by Sir Will liam Turner, M. D.; Sir Henry Little john, M. D., and John Chiene. M. D.. F. R. C. S., three of the foremost med ical authorities of Great Britain.
 Patrick is at present In Sing Sing. He is engaged in making vests and coats but eight years of prison and impending execution have not broken his spirit. He has exhausted all his resources in his fight for liberty, but he still is confident of final acquittal. All his hopes are now pinned on the decision of the supreme court.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-23

resolution and birthed in mature effort monitored in it's every daub with what ye SOW that shall ye reap
 'I knew MT Rogers as perhaps none other knew him-in his gentle moods and they were, oh, so gentle, so gentle as to make mothers doubt his sex; in his wrath, which make him kin to the jungle lord; then l knew him when he was the granite sphinx of business is business -dollardom, and knowing him l painted that portarit which to me was, is now and ever will be, a breathing image of a being more replete with all the Ihings which live within the hearts, the souls and the passions of red blooded rnen than any other I ever gazed upon or visioned in history, verse or dream.
 ''I hung my portrait while my subject lived. His was the only criticism l hearkened for. The balance of his smiles and tears was my reward. To retouch 1t with my new bristleless brush would be unfair to him, unjust to myself, and my sides hedging Is the crayeA twin to hypocrsy; but now MT. Rogers Is be- yond the power of human to stay or change or shade, I can but chant again the moan which framed each line I ever spoke or wrote around his wonderful personality.
 With all thy faults we love thee still, Mailed hand, fierce eye and cruel will; Twas ever thus In lfe's mad chase, God molded man to do His race.
 THOMAS w. LAWSON"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-23

New York, May 22.-(Special.) .)-Albert T. Patrick, the alleged murderer of Will liam M Rice, will be aided In his next fight for freedom by Df. Joseph Bell, the original of Sherlock Holmes, and phy- scan in ordinary to King Edward. A decision is expected next Friday from the supreme court on the motion of Pat ricks attorneys for new trial and in the event of its being granted sensa- tionAl developments are promised in the celebrated case.
 Dr. Bell, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, and a number of the greatest surgeons and physicians of Great Britain, have been interested by the strange details of the Rice murder and by the efforts of Dr. William Smith, professor of anatomy and medical jurisprudence at the American College of Osteopathy, Kirkwood, Mo.
 Dr. Smith has a monumental petition which contains the names of over 5000 doctors and embalmers and which will be presented to Governor Hughes with in a few days calling for revision of
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-23
YOUNGSTOWN MAN TALKS
 OF BIRMINGHAM VISIT

Atlanta, May 22.-(special)-M. c. Hannah, chairman of committee sent south by Youngstown (Ohie) busi- ness men to investigate at first hand the conditions existing in prohibition communities. is in Atlanta today, hav- ing arrived from Birmingham, at which place the committee spent one day.
 While in Birmingham MT. Hannah states that during his stay there his committee was convinced that intoXi- eating liquors were easily obtainable and that prohibition did not prohibit there.
 He said that within two hours he joined seven clubs and in one evening visited 22 blind tigers, many of which were fitted up as bars, opening on prominent streets and serving any kind of drink called for.
 MT. Hannan's committee divides up it's work, each member being assigned to a particular part of the community visited to investigate. He called a the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-23
SHEA LOCKED UP
 WITHOUT BAIL

New York, May 22.-Cornelus P Shea. former president of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters, is locked up in the Jefferson Market prison tonight without bail, pending the outcome of the injuries of Alice Walsh, a young woman whom he admits. according to the police having stabbed more, than 20 times with a pocket knife, after a quarrel in his apartment in West Thirteenth street last night. The woman was yariously re- ported as recovering and dying today, but it was said at the hospital tonight that no definite prediction of her condition could be made. She Is very weak, but surgeons still have some hope of pull ing her through. Shea's labor friends have rallied to his support and members of the Brotherhood of Teamsters dis cussed his case at headquarters tonight It was even suggested that a fund be raised for his defense but no action along this line was taken.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-23
TRAIN HELD UP BY BOLD
 ROBBERS NEAR OMAHA

and at once started in pursuit of the bandits.
 The train was detained but 15 minutes and left Omaha for Chicago on time.
 The robbers gathered up seven pouches and the leader then remarked: This is all we can get into our automobileP
 They left the scene quickly, walked down the track 300 feet and clambered out of the cut.
 A continuous fusillade of shooting was kept up during the robbery, evidently to intmidate passengers and crew.
 The Union Pacific officials at once of- fered reward of s500O each for the cap tnre of the robbers and a big force of police and deputies from both Omaha and South Omaha started In search of the outlaws
 What direction they started when they left the train is indefinite and whether or not they had an automobile Is not yet known. It Is believed however that they took advantage of the first opportunity to rifle the pouches and made their es- cape to hiding place chosen in ad- vance.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-23

city hall today and presented his letter of introduction from A W. Graver, mayor of Youngstown, who stated that the object of the committee was to in vestigate temperance conditions in the south.
 MT. Hannah explained that there was a prohibition campaign on in Youngs- town, and that the prohibition orators were citing the southern cities like At lanta and Birmingham as examples of the great progress under prohibition. He stated that one e~ their claims was that prohibition did prohibit. and that under the prohibition law crime had decreased to- such an extent that the police forces of the cities had been greatly diminished and that the busi- ness of these communities, instead of being depressed by prohibition, has been boomed by it.
 MT. Hannah was assured by the may or's office that the general impression in Atlanta was that the police had the blind tiger situation well in hand and that Atlanta was free from the condi- tions reported to exist in Birmingham.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-23
ROGERS FUNERAL
 IS IMPRESSIVE

Fair Haven, Mass, May 22.-(Spe- was inferred at o'clock this afternoon in Riverside cemetery, after an impress sive church service, in which nearly the entire town took part. The remains lie in a costly mausoleum of white mar ble, which MT. Rogers erected several years ago, and in which lie the bodies of his first wife and his ravorite daugh- ter Mililcent.
 James M Beck, attorney for the dead. fnancier, stated this evening that his will Is to be read in New York city early next week, and that 1t will be probated there.
 AS the funeral procession left the Unitarian church In the heart or the town, an icy rain began to fall. This interfered somewhat with the plans of the school children, who had formed a lane along part of the funeral route. The teachers fearing the exposure, fold the youngsters to go home. Several hundred remained, however, despite the storm, and stood with the employees of the Atlas Tack works, who barred their heads while the carriages drove slowly past
 The honorary pallbearers at the flu neral, including William Rockefeller, John D. Ryan, George Ellis and James M Beck of New York, came to the church at 230. They were followed closely by the members of the family, Mrs. Rogers leaning on the arm of her son.
 The principal address at the services was by the venerable pr. Collyer It was more of a friendly talk than ser mon. Dr. Collyer declared that Rogers died victi moi overwork, and that his friends had been unable to persuade him to let go the reins of business.
 The rest of Dr. Collyers address de- tailed the many things Rogers had done for Fair Haven. He told several stories which showed the human side of the man, the side Fair Fair Haven people knew. There was not a single refer ence to his financial life.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-23

New York, May 22.-(Special.)- ford W. Hartridge today filed in the United States circuit court an affidavit in response to the demand of Mrs. Mary A. Thaw, mother of Harry K. Thaw. for bill of particulars In Hartrldge's suit against her
 Mrs. Thaw wants to know how Hart ridge incurred $70,366.sf expenses as counsel for her son in his trial for the staying of Stanford White. Hartridge says:
 This action is brought to recover for professional services s sn attor ney and for disbursements incidental to such services, performed and ex- pended at the request of the defend ant in defending her son, Harry K. Thaw, from the charge of murder and in contesting his commitment to an asylum and in protecting his good name, fame and credit. and protecting him from public scandal and from the accusation of guilt and offenses and misconduct involving great moral tur-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-23

Omaha, Neb., May 22.-Masked bandits help up and robbed Union Pacific train No 3. known as the Overland Limited, A few miles west of this city just before midnight tonight and secured seven reg istered mail pounches. The sacks are be- lieved to have contained a large sum-
 The robbers evidently got on the train at some town west of here. The hold-up occurreds about five miles west of the city limits in deep cut along the re- gently constructed Lane cutoff. The rob- bers climbed over the tank and forced the engineer to stop his train and then proceeded to the mail car. The clerks were forced to open the door and hand out a number of pounches of registered mall. Once they secured the bags the robbers hurried away in southerly di- rection and permitted the train to pro- ceed.
 The passengers were not molested and as soon as the robbers left the scene of the hold-up the train came to this city. A big squad of police hurried to the scene
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-23
MAN
 KILLED IN TEXAS

San Antonio, Tex. May 22.-E. C. Run van of Louisville, a member of the firm of Runyan Bros, wholesale grocers of that city, and president of the Merchants Ice and Cold Storage company of San Antonio, was instantly killed at Electric park at 9,20 clock tonight. His death was entirely accidental and occurred in front of the Baker shooting gallery.
 Mir. Runyan and several friends were spectators at the gallery watching other persons shoot with small caliber rifles when he was killed.
 While w. F. Taylor, an attache of the gallery, was extracting a bullet, the rife exploded and the bullet struck Runyan, killing him instantly.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-23
Despondent Man Suicides.

Savannah May 22.--W, D. Claiborne. who was recently discharged from the position of city electrician, was found lying dead on the bank of the Ogee- chee canal this morning. He had cut his throat. The knife he had used lay by his side.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-23
Trade Bodies Consolidate.

Boston, May 22.-The consolidation of the Boston Chamber of Commerce and the Boston Merchants association under the name of the Boston Chamber of Commerce will become effective June 1, when the two organizations will hold special meeting.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-23
Appeal Case Continued.

Union, s. C., May 22.-The appeal of w. T. Jones' who last February was convicted for murdering his wife in July, 1908, and who was sentenced to life imprisonment in the state peniten- tiary, will not be heard at the present spring term as predicted last week.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-23
Nicaragua Sorrows Money.

Washington. May 22.-Announce- ment. was made at the Nicaraguan legation today that Nicaragua had just closed negotiations for obtaining d large loan from European bankers. While the amount of the loan is not stated it is said to be sufficient for the liquidation of all the outstanding debts of the country and to complete the railroad from Lake Nicaragua to the Atlantic ocean.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-23
Indiana County Goes Wet.

Brookville, Ind. May 22.-Franklin county gave the "wets" majority of 533 in a local option election today. This is the sixth county to vote wet" under the local option law. Forty three saloons will retain their licenses by today's election.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-23
Mob Is Dispersed.

Augusta. May 2S.-(Special )-The mob which gathered earlier In the night in the vicinity of the Union station and made hostile demonstrations has been dis persed by the police reserves and compar- ative quiet has been restored. Train No B. due to leave for Atlanta at Il :30, has been abandoned Engineers are refusing to take out their engines. fearing personal injury.
 The citizens of Thomson held a meet. ing yesterday afternoon and a message to the general manager stated that no train would be permitted to pass Thomson with negro flremen aboard. Later it was agreed to allow trains to pass through with white flremen on duty
 The Augusta chamber of commerce has rendered it's services as arbitrators to set- tie the differences between the men and the company. The men have accepted the offer but the officials have not yet been heard from.
 Late last night General Manager Scott of the Georgia railroad gave out state ment severely arraigning the governor for not sending out state troops to protect the company's property and men. and stated that owing to the inaction of the state authorities the traffic of the road had been completely tied up.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-23
Senator Daniels Objects Q Setting Date to End the
 Tariff Debate
CUMMINS SAYS BILL IS
 NOT YET SATISFACTORY
AIdrich Proposed to End Debate June 2, and May Finally Get Senate to Agree on June 20 For
 Final Vote.

Washington, May 2.-(speciai.) )-Failure today met the first serious attempt of Senator Aldrieh of Rhode Island chair man of the finance committee. to fix day when the Senate shall take final vote on the Payne-Aldrich tariff bill, and all pending amendments thereto.
 Senator Daniels of Virginia objected to the fixing of the date and as such an order in the Senate can be made only by unanimous consent there was an end to 1t for the present. Mr Aldrlchs re- quest was for June 2.
 It is generally understood however, that MT. Aldrich was merely making test play. He will try again in few days. pushing the date forward a little and the belief Is that he will eventually sue ceed in getting a vote about June 20 or thereabouts
 Senator Aldrich had scarcely made his request before Senator cummins was on his feet. Before he was recognized, how ever. Senator Daniel in distinct voice said:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-23
Situation We'll in Hand.

Atlanta May 2S--At 1 o'clock this morn- ing the governor stated he had received no request for troops, and the sheriff at Augusta reported the situation well in hand for the time being. Train No. 4, due to leave this city at 80 D. m, has not left at o'clock and will probably be annulled.
 No trains on the Georgia railroad are moving this morning. Reports from along the road show general sympathy with the striking firemen, the element of race prejudice being a prominent factor. Trains have been stoned and enginemen threatened, and in several cases roughly handled. Engineers here refuse to jeop- ardize their lives by going out on en- zines.
 Assistant Grand Master Burgess of the Brotherhood of Locomdtive Engineers says this morning that although the or ganization will not order the men to strike, he will not advise them to take their runs in the face of apparent dan- ger
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-23
Violence Is Reported At Many Places Along the Line
 of the Railroad
MOB AT AUGUSTA TRIES
 ID CATCH NEGRO FIREMAN
Official of Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers Demands That Protec- ton Be Given to Engineers
 While on Duty.

Atlanta, May 22s-(SpeciaL)-Th strike situation on the Georgia railroad grows more serious tonight Reports continue to be received of violence to negro fremen along the road, some times taken from their engines and beaten Trains have been suspended. other trains are greatly delayed and freight is being moved with the great est difficulty. Word comes from Au- gusta tonight that train reached there with a negro fireman aboard the engine It had been reported in that city that the train was coming and an angry mob of about 200 men gathered at the union station and tried engine Under protection of police and special guards, the negro was rushed to the general offices of the road for protection. fThe mob is demonstrating around the union station and waiting for other possible arrivals tonight. The police reserves have been called out and the sheriff appealed to for protec- tion.
 At several towns along the line food
 
 State Attorney General Hart went to Augusta tonight to try to arrange a peaceful settlement of the differences between the officials of the road and the f1remen. At several places en route he made short addresses, pleading for preservation of order.
 President Martin A. Knapp of the in terstate commerce. commission and Commmissoher of Labor Charles P. Nell, in a telegram to Vice President E. A. Ball of the locomotive firemen. trators. MT. Ball has asked them to come to Atlanta where he can lay the case before them.
 F. A. Burges, assistant grand chief of the Brotherhood of Locomotive En- gineers, tonight on behalf of the loco motive engineers, wired General Man ager Scott of the Georgia railroad what may be considered an ultimatum from his organization. In his telegram MT. Burgess called attention to the stoning of locomotives by strike sympathizers along the line and demanded that the railroad company at once evidence its ability to protect the engineers from physical injury Further MT. Burgess telegram suggested that in view of the impracticability of operating trains the night service be discontinued The telegram was couched in terse language and amounted practically to a demand for an adjustment of the differences be- tween the railroad and its white fire men.
 It is believed that if the strike is not settled at once the engineers will join the firemen for their own protection.