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The Washington herald., 1909-04-15
SHEENRYDISAPPEARS
Alleged Business Victims in Trenton
Mourn His Absence.
sums of Money Intrusted TO Him for
Investment Are Also said to
BE Missing.

Trenton. y. J., April 14-Wlliam Rails
ton Sweeney. known as LORD Sweeney,
since his return from an European trip.
IN the course OF which he married an al
legged English countess. about a year ago.
is missing from his home in the fash
ionable residence section Of Trenton. His
absence IS mourned BY several men of
means. with whom he has had intimate
business relations, and who are now try
ing 20 discover what became Of from
$4,000 10 $4,000 which they had intrusted
TO Lord Sweeney for investment
Sweeney's absence, although known 10
his intimate associates for the past two
weeks. did not become a matter OF public
record until the fling OF bin by Franz
Hill. well-to-do banker, II the Court Of
Chancery to-day
Mr.. Hill seeks TO recover fourteen
shares Of stock in the Twine Chair Com
pany, which he says he was induced 20
put in Sweeney's name, IN order that
Sweeney. as his agent. might represent
him en- the board Of directors while he
was visiting friends in Germany. Mr.
Hin charges that Sweeney has left for
parts unknown. and asks the court 10
prevent any furthtr transfer Of the stock
for which he has been seeking an ac-
counting
The Hill episode is only one in a Sc
ries which have come to light during
Sweeney's brief. but picturesque career
in Trenton. About three years ago he
came to this city, supposedly representing
certain Standard Oil interest He had
Travelled extensively. so he said. and had
made a trip around the world II IS
now said that he made the trip in an oil
barge.
The Washington herald., 1909-04-15
WILL HIT at WHEAT RING.
Attorney General Looking Up Law
and Congress May Act.

and Congress May Act.
The Department Of Justice was busy
all day yesterday at the suggestion Of
Attorney General Wickersham in an ef-
fort 10 discover what law OF laws may
be appealed 10 in an effort TO break the
back Of the wheat corner and prevent a
made upshoot in the price Of -four.
For two days a storm OF kilograms.
mostly from bakers. has been descending
on President Taft and members Of the
Cabinet and Congress, demanding relief
II was by suggestion OF Mr.. Taft. made
Just before he left for New Haven. that
Mr- Wickersham began 70 stir.
The matter may become the subject
Of a special message 70 Congress the
moment Mr.. Taft returns on Friday.
CongreSsmen. notably Mr.. Townsend. OF
Michigan, whose constituents are con-
planning OF the corner and the injury
being wrought by It. say they themselves
VIII offer a bin upon the lines Of the
Old Hutch anti-option bill 70 remedy the
trouble should Mr. Wiekersham report
that his department is powerless 70 act
Indeed, there is a well believed. II not
well authentic story abroad that some
such measure. drastic in its terms. VIII
be introduced to-day.
The Washington herald., 1909-04-15
WEATHER IS A GUESS.

Weather, OF wkether-that Sc
the question.
Now that WsShiaStOn is get
ting SITS annual spring fever OF
Peevishness In the Hydraulic like,
the Official fOrecnsters might as
well take a vacation for a couple
of weeks and start guessing
whether the first hIPpOpOtamuE
sIr. Roosevelt kills IN Uganda
VIII be a boy or n girl.
YesferdRy's anties raise n Sc
riOus question, which mny affect
the Typography of the blanks the
government experts draw out Of
their pigeon holes every day On
which 10 make up the only reel
and authorized hunch for the
public 10 wear its maeIZinfOshes
by. The spaces should be revised
10 reads @RaIn, nearly rain, not
quite rain, and Christian science
mist"
The bureau got ont OF the dif-
heulty for to-day by predlctinE
fair weather, with westerly
winds. and slightly warmer.
The Washington herald., 1909-04-15
SEARCH FOR MAN IN VAIN.
superintendent Believed Scaled Up
I'm Mine by Enemies.

Wilkesbarre. April 1L-Winiam Joyce.
Of Parsons. near here, returned home to-
day after n futile search IN the mines
Of the Carnegie Company for his brother.
superintendent Edward Joyce. who dis
appeared several days ago. snd who. It
was believed. had been eutombed alive
In abandoned workings OF the mine
II was SAID that a number OF negroes
whom he had discharged followed him
into the mine the day he disappeared,
and they came out without him. II Is
believed that he was sealed UP IN one
Of the long abandoned works. but a.
though William Joyce and a party. In
cluding the daughter Of the missing man.
searched the mines for days. they found
no trace Of him. and finally gave up the
search in disDair.
The Washington herald., 1909-04-15
COUDERT FILES ACCOUNTING.
Local Heirs VIII share in Estate OF
About 100000.

AIineoIa- = J.. April IL-Frederic r.
Ceudert Of Coudert Brothers. New York.
trustee for the estate Of his father. z.
Frederic Coudert. viso died several years
ago. filed his accounting in the Surro-
gaJe's Court here to-day. The Cou6ert
estate 81 estimated at fully See0000.
Mr. Coudert's heirs consisted Of his
wife, Elizabeth; his son. Frederic. OF
New York; Virginia c. Benedict. Wash
ingt0n, d. c.. Marie Berliner. san Fran
cisco, and Rene Coucert. Washington.
d. c.
The Washington herald., 1909-04-15
MARRIEs HIS STEPMOTHER.
Harry C. BeeIwith, Former Cornell
Student, Surprises His Friends.

Ithaca, April Hilary c. Beckwith.
aged twenty-six. formerly OF this city,
and until February last, a student at
Cornell University and Mrs. Eleanor
Beckwith, aged thirty-six. his stepmother,
were married last Saturday in Chicago.
according 10 news received 0y their
friends in this city.
This romance began shortly after Beck
with's father diel. seven or eight years
ago Beckwith came 10 Cornell and took
q special course in architecture. Mean
while. Mrs. Beckwth had been employed
as stenographer in the Bureau OF Foreign
Travels, and spent several years abroad
az the work. Lately she has lived in
Chicago.
In February. Beckwith suddenly left
college and failed 10 tell his friends OF
his plans. They were ignorant OF his
whereabouts until the marriage announce
ment reached them The couple are now
living in Chicago.
The Washington herald., 1909-04-15
ALL IN THE FAMILY
wEDs HIS DAUGHTER-IN-LAw.
Aged Cripple Takes as Bride His
Sons Former Wife.

Auburn, \. H., April 14-Edward Otis
Prescott, well known farmer Of this
city, has been married in Santa Anna.
Cal, TO his daughter-in-law.
Mr.. Prescott is a paralytic. not being
able even TO write his name. He is
seventy-three years old. and his bride
forty-three. Prescott had to be helped to
a position braced against the wall in the
board Of supervisors room in Santa Anna.
so that he might be on his feet during
the ceremony.
Mrs. Prescott married Shirley Prescott,
son of Edward, but they separated six
years ago. and divorce followed.
The Washington herald., 1909-04-15
WEATHER FORECAST.

For the District Of Columbia,
Maryland and Virginia = Partly
cloudy to-day and tomorrow;
slightly warmer tomorrow; light
northerly winds, becoming va
riable.
The Washington herald., 1909-04-15
southern Educators Meet.

Atlanta, Ca. April 1.-THE twelfth an
nual conference for education in the
South was opened here tonight. The
welcoming address was made by Gov.
Smith. who spoke Of the educational
needs Of this section. He was followed
by President Robertson, VINO delivered
his annual address.
The Washington herald., 1909-04-15
PREACHER KILLED IN SUBWAY,
Rev. Mr.. Nesbitt, Of Ireland, Struck
by Train I'm Gotham.

New York. April l4-A Methodist min
lister on his way from his church in
Ireland 70 visit his son in Elgin. Neb.,
fell in front OF subway train in the
station at Fifty-seventh street and
Broadway shortly after o'clock this
afternoon. Later in the evening ne died.
His name was Samuel William Hamil-
ton Nesbitt. and his church was in Clon-
mel, Tipperary County, Ireland. RosaIia
Nesbitt. his daughter. was. with him
when he was struck, and she stayed by
him until he died
The Washington herald., 1909-04-15
sues for Injury to Feelings.

Richmond. Va, April 14-Because he
got on a street car through the front
door, which was against the company's
rules. and after he had seated himself.
and was made to get of the car for re-
fusing 10 come on at the back steps. F.
p. Cowardin. a MUSICIAN, wants damages
in the sum of $3.50.
The Washington herald., 1909-04-15
ANARCHY REIGNs
IN SULTAN CITY
Turkish Troops, However Act
with Moderation.
MOBS DESTROY OFFICES
ReactiOnary Movement a Purely
Religious One.

Removal OF Censorship Results IN
Sending OF Details OF Causes Of
RevoIt-FusiIlnde Fired ut CLUB
house of Turkish Women, but
There Are No CasuaItIes-Faaatfea
Fears for Islam the Original Cause.
The Washington herald., 1909-04-15

Denver. Col. April 1A-After being
marooned in the snow on the summit OF
the Rockies. at an altitude of 1850 feet,
since Sunday noon. seventy-dve passen-
gers on the Moffatt road got away to-day
by walking two miles to a relief train.
The Washington herald., 1909-04-15
STORY ADHERENTS
FIX ON CAMPAIGN
D. A. R. Battle Hinges on
Use of Power.
REAL FIGHT ON TO-DAY
Begins with Arrival of Con-
SerYatiVe Candidate.

Forces Declare the
"BOmb" Promised by Opponents VIII
Not Hold Water in the Convention.
Mrs. story Outlines Some of the
Policies on which She VIII Stand
as Candidate for President General.
The Washington herald., 1909-04-15
SOCIETY STORMS
THE PARK HOTEL
WashingtOn's 400" Members
Give Dance and Dinner.
RESIDENTS In WONDER
Never Before Had They Seen
Such a Blaze of Glory.

. Dutch Dinner by Exclusive Set of
the Nations Capital Mny Go Down
In History as One of the Most
Unique Turns INDUCED in by Mera-
bers of Distinguished and Wealthy
FamiIies-News Spread Rapidly.
The Washington herald., 1909-04-15
TAFT and PARTY
REACH NEW YORK
President Enjoys Respite and
Attends Theater.
on TRIP TO NEW HAVEN
Will Attend Meeting of Yale
Corporation There.

Chief Executive Sees @If 1 Were
King" and VIII Attend Some other
Performance To-night-With Mrs.
Taft and Others He Arrives in
Jersey City I'm a Private Car-NO
DemOpstratiOn Is Made.
The Washington herald., 1909-04-15
WOMEN END LIVES
ON CUNARD LINER
Margaret Clark and Annie
Miller Commit Suicide.
MYSTERY OF THE HIGH SEAS
ROOmmates Are Believed TO Have
Had Pact. and 10 Have Engaged
Passage for Purpose of Fulfilling
It-BREEnEe Gives but slight CIews
30 Identities-BOth Buried at Sea.

London. April M-When the Cunard
liner Luesinia. which sailed from New
YORK on April :. was two days out a sec
ond cabin passenger named Margaret
Clark, who vas about thirty-nine years
old. committed suicide In her berth. She
evidently had tried 10 destroy all clews
10 her identity. but upon label that she
had torn Up was the address. '-6s Clinton
street Brooklyn"
Her roommate. Annie Miller. who is
supposed to have been a stranger 10 the
woman who killed herself. was trans
ferred 10 another cabin on the day before
the Lucania arrived az Queenstown. and
she also committed suicide BY shooting
herself leaving a note saying that she
had been upset by her room-mate's sui
eide.
annie Miller. who was twenty-five
years old, had told a stewardess that
her name was an assumed one, and that
she had been married four years. There
is no elew to her Identity.
Probable Suicide Pact.
Investigation has thus far failed 10
elucidate the mystery Of the suicides.
The baggage Of both women is meager.
Miss Clark's trunk contained a lew
articles Of clothing. fifty cartridges. and
N-5o IN s-9ney- Miss 1Iiner's money
amounted TO only . cents.
The ships officers are convinced that
the suicides had a prearranged compact.
and that they chose the voyage as af-
fording the easiest way Of carrying It
out without being disturbed Miss Clark
was found grasP.ng pistol In one hand.
and mirror in the other. showing that
she had used the latter 70 assure shoot
ing straight.
Miss Miller's note asked that she be
buried AZ sea, like Miss Clark.
The Washington herald., 1909-04-15
BRILLIANT CAREER
COMES TO AN END
Gen. Marion c. Butler Dies
After Long Illness.
IN SENATE FOR THREE TERMS
Infirmities of Age Prevent HIS Re
cOvery-GaIIant Record as Soldier
OF the COnfederacy Was Followed
by Political Lifelong a Power in
South Carolina Affairs.

Columbia, S. c.. April H--Gen. u. C.
Butler, from ISL 70 1856 United stages
Senator from South Carolina. died in his
home just before midnight tonight. He
had been III for some time. and owing TO
his advanced age and infrmitles his re-
covery was not expected. But the end
came tonight rather unexpectedly.
Gen. Butler was a gallant soldier Of the
IConfederaey. and for years after the war
he and Wade Hampton were dominant
figures in South Carolina politics. He lost
his political power when the TfIman fac
ton became dominant
NJ c. Butler. OF Edgeheld. s. c.. was
born near Greenvine. S. C.. on March g.
1896. He received a classical education at
the Academy at Edgeheld, and entered
the South Carolina College in October,
1854. Leaving that institution before
graduating. he studied law al Stonelands.
the residence OF his uncle, Hon. A. P
Butler. near Edgefeld
Served in Confederacy.
he was elected 70 the legislature Of
South Carolina in 1850. and entered the
Confederate service as a captain Of cav
al the battle Of Brandy Station, on June
1851. He became a major general through
the regular grades. He lost his right leg
at the battle Of Brandy Station. on June
9. 1853. and was elected to the legisIa-
ture Of South Carolina in 1866
He was a candidate for lieutenant gov
ernor four years later and received the
Democratic vote Of the South Carolina
legislature for United States Senator in
1870, receiving thirty votes. He was elect
ed TO the Senate as a Democrat. sue
eeeding Thomas J. Robertson. Republican.
and was admitted to his seat on Deem
her p 1877. He was reelected in 1SS2 and
In 1883.
After his retirement from the United
States Senate, he resumed the practice OF
law in Washington. and was appointed
major general of United States Volun-
teers in the Spanish-American war In
late years he lived at Edgefeld. S. c.
The Washington herald., 1909-04-15

The Paris-Slisby sale of water coicrs
and fine fUrniture az the Sloan Art Cal
ieTies. 149I g St. proved quite drawing
rare bargains were secured. sales again
to-day az II and 8. Rooms cOmforta5ls
and seats provided.
The Washington herald., 1909-04-15

Alabama Flooring Good. &C n FoOt.
Frank Ll6bey & Co.. eth st. and n. Y. ava.
The Washington herald., 1909-04-15

Coed Red Cedar Posts. soc Apiece.
Frank Lbbey & Co.. 6th ST. and n. y. ave.
The Washington herald., 1909-04-15

Dressed Fence Boards, &c Foot.
Frank Libbey & Co.. 9Th ST. and n. Y. ave-
The Washington herald., 1909-04-15

Georgfa Flooring. Straight Grain. &c
A foot. Libbey &'Co.. 9th and y. 7. ave.
The Washington herald., 1909-04-15

Japnne-e TriFoG Flower stands. Special
Csc. or two for Sl.25. Blackstone, 18th & II.
The Washington herald., 1909-04-15

All Our Grades OF LumksR
are the highest Libby & c.
The Washington herald., 1909-04-15

Dressed Fence PulinRE, &c Apiece.
Frank L5bbey & Co.. 9Th ST. and N. Y. ave.
The Washington herald., 1909-04-15

Dressed Fence Rails, 10 IT., 25e Apseee.
Frank Libbey & Co. 6th st. and N. 7. ave.
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Continued ON Page 2, Column ..
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-11-27
CARRIER WRONG
SAY ATTORNEYS
Admission Lawyers Say Volun-
teer Firemen Can Vote
DEFENDERS FINAL RALLY
BIu Barbecue to Be Given Today.
Gov. Hoke Smith viii Attend AS
sembIy of Columbian Wood
Neutrality-suspicious. Sitting.

Admission, November 26.-(Special RE
plying to the opinion of Attorney General
CARRIER, published this morning. in ref
erence to volunteer fremen throughout
the state being required to pay the reg
u1ar poll tax before they can vote legally.
the opinion invalidating the vote of every
volunteer fireman in the state, the follow
ing letter has been issued by the lawyers
of Admission. The letter was issued at
the request of c. J. Martin of Jack
sonville and is intended only to enlighten
the voters Of Oxford, Admission and Jack.
sonville who are affected by Mr.. Gar
ber's opinion:
Admission, Ala. November 26, 1909
Mr.. Charles j. Martin Jacksonville. Ala
Dear Sir: Your letter referring to us
what purports to be an opinion by the
attorney general of this state, given at
the request of Gov. B. B. Conner with
reference to certain volunteer firemen in
active service, who are exempt from pay
ing poll tax under the provisions of an
act of the legislature approved February
II, 1885 (Acts 1SS4-1Ss5, page 624 received
While we have great respect for the
opinion of Mr.. CARRIER, we do not sec
that either he or Governor Conner have
any jurisdiction to determine who are en-
titled to vote In the approaching election
We have examined the statute referred
to and have reached an opinion diamet-
REALLY opposite to that expressed by Mr.
CARRIER In our opinion it was in the
power of the legislature to exempt volun-
teer firemen in active service from the
payment of poll tax within the territory
named in the act, and the fact that the
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-11-27
DAVIDSON CLAIMS
LAWRENCE is SAFE

Decatur. November 2s-lSpeciai. Julius
w. Davidson Of Birmingham was in De-
catur tonight from Lawrence county,
where he and Senator Max Hamburger of
Mobile have been making speeches
against the adoption Of the proposed pro-
hibition amendment to the state consti-
tuition.
When interviewed Mr.. Davidson said:
81 desire to deny the newspaper report
that Lawrence county IL going for the
amendment On the other hand that
county will give q majority Of at least 150
against the amendment. Senator HAM
burger concurs with me IN this opinion.
~. w. Almon, q rural mail carrier of
Lawrence county. states that on his route
there are 70 voters and that 70 of this
number were against the amendment"
Mr. Davidson said that he found that
the report concerning a combination of
political nature between Gov. B. B.
Conner and Joseph o. Thompson. the re-
publican boss of Alabama, was the SUBJ
Ject of much comment in this end of the
state. Mr.. Davidson did not say SO in
50 many words, but he intimated that he
believed that such combination did ex-
list between Governor Conner and Mr..
Thompson. Mr.. Davidson is confident
that north Alabama IL safely in the anti
column.
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News of Scottsboro.

Scottsboro November 6.-(Special. DIR.
Ben F. Porter of Paint Rock and Miss
Kate Roberts of Woodville were married
at the home of Mrs. A. Mcdonnell, near
Huntsville The Rev. c. III. Price per-
formed the ceremony In the presence of a
few relatives and friends.
r. ]. Kennedy of this city has been
amounted state secretary of the
Farmers union, with headquarters in Bir-
mingham Mr.. Kennedy assumes his new
posftion January 1 and will remove with
his family to that city.
Tuesday night about $50 O'Clock Henry
Ruckett shot Jesse Stancil over a game
of cards at the home of the latter, north
of the railroad. Deputy Sowell arrested
Ruckett and he Is now in the county
iail. stanclI is still alive. Both parties
are negroes.
The Columbian Woodman, the head
quarters of which lie in Atlanta. paid to
Mrs H. II. Claybrooke $2s61 through
Mr. WILEY Daniel in IS hours after the
dea n, of her husband, who was a men,
her of that lodge. This was indeed a
prompt settlement and speaks well for
the lodge.
Harrison McCutchen has resigned as
court stenographer and is back at his
desk with Judge Of Probate j. J. Will
Harms. Hamlin Caldwell, son Of E. H.
caldwell, was appointed to the position
which Mr. McCutchen resigned. He Is
very bright young man and will make
good man for the position. The salary
- 1920 year with certain faea-
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-11-27
Church Services.

First Methodist Church, Avenue G and
Twentieth Street-Rev. B. B. Glasgow.
pastor. Morning service at II o'clock.
evening services at 7:45 o'clock Sunday
school at 9:45 a. m. J. e. Winning, super
intendent.
First Presbyterian Church, Avenue G
and Nineteenth Street-Rev. III. c. Keg-
ley, pastor. Morning service at II o'clock,
evening services at 745 o'clock. Sunday
school at 9:45 o'clock. Bert Simpson,
superintendent.
First Baptist Church, Avenue and
Eighteenth Street-Rev. o. p. Bentley,
pastor. Morning service at II o'clock.
evening services at T45 o'clock. Sunday
school at 9:45 a. m. J. s. Falkner, super
intendent.
Cumberland Presbyterian Church, Ave-
nue. l and Eighteenth Street-Rev. L. A.
Reagor pastor. Morning service at II
o'clock, evening service at 7:45 o'clock.
Sunday school at 9:45 q. m.
First Christian Church, Avenue r and
Twenty-irst street--Rev. P. L. Duncan,
pastor Morning service at II o'clock
evening services at 7:45 o'clock. Sunday
school at 9:B a. m.
st. Anthony's Church (Catho1c). Ave-
nue. H and Twenty-frst Street-Rev. F.
c. Doyle, pastor; Rev. Paul Klitch, as
sistant- First mass $40 a. M, second mass
1920 a. m.
st. Johns Church (EpiscopaD, Avenue
and Sixteenth STRENGTHENING prayer
II O'Clock No evening service. Sunday
school at 9:45.
Tnsley Highlands Sunday school mon
denoninationaD. Roscoe e. Scott, super
intendent. Afternoon service at $3.50
o'clock.
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News of Union Springs.

Union Springs, November 26.-(Special.)
Thanksgiving day was observed here yes
terday with appropriate services held in
the Methodist church with sermon by
Rev. r. l.. Bell. All business was sus-
pended and many went to the field in
search of game Most of them returned
with many cartridges, which seem to be
plentiful this season.
Rev. I. II. Johnson of Eufaula preached
here last evening in the Episcopal
church This church here is now without
a pastor. Bishop Beckwith will preach
here Sunday evening.
Mrs. Hugh Foster has reached home
from Baltimore, where she has been I'M
der treatment at Johns Hopkins. Mrs.
Foster is much improved.
Mr. and Mrs. j. f. Browne and Mr..
and Mrs Vernon Harris of Cairo, Ga.
are guests of Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Har-
ris. They came over in touring car.
Rev. C. L. Chiffon of Montgomery will
preach in the Methodist church here next
Sunday and in the evening in the court
house.
Quite a large crowd of Union Springs
girls and boys accompanied the high
school football team to Troy yesterday.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-11-27
Bio Barbecue Today.

Preparations are being made by the
antis to accommodate one of the largest
crowds that has ever gathered at a poit-
ical meeting In Calhoun county at their
barbecue tomorrow. Report has 1t that
people will not only be here from all
over this county but that large repre-
sentation of Cleburne county voters will
be present. 1t is the last gun to be
fired by them before the election next
Monday and they have arranged to make
1t the biggest and loudest
Some of the most prominent orators
in the state are to speak and several
hundred pounds of meat will be barbe-
cued to a queens taste.
The speakers engaged who have prom
Used to address the meeting include Tom
L. Long, ]. J. Willett, F. L. Blackmon,
J. ]. Arnold, S. w. Tate and Fl. D. Nc
Carly The speaking will begin promptly
at IL o'clock in the morning and the bar
becue will be served at noon.
Frank White of Birmingham will close
the campaign of the amenders with his
address at the courthouse here next Sum
day afternoon