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The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-13
HEAGIN IS STILL
 HOLDING HIS OWN
THE WOUND IN THE FACE IS NOT SERIOUS, BUT LOWER PART OF BODY IS PARALYZED BY SHOT IN SPINE.
EVERYTHING IN FURNITURE
 FOR EVERYBODY.
 1O11-13 THIRD AVEN LIE.

Information from Pratt City last night shortly before midnight was to the effect that Archie Heagin, the young man shot Sunday evening, was resting reasonably well under the circumstances, but young Heagin is' in a very precarious condition and his recovery is doubtful.
 Heagin was operated upon yesterday morning and it was found that the wound in the face is not very serious. How ever. the shot in the back is said to have seriously effected the spinal column and it is understood that the young man is paralyzed in the lower part of his body. While the attending physicians hope for the best, Heagin's condition is still very undecided.
 It will be recalled that young Heagin, who is but 19 years old, was shot at Pratt City by 16-year-old girl named Maude Kelley, a Al caliber douDle-bar- reled derringer being the weapon used. It is stated that Heagin was about to attack Miss Kelleys friend, Mrs. John Cherry, when the girl fired upon him. Both of the young women are being de- tained in the county Jail.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-13
Visit to Bull Run.

Manassas, Va, April 12.-Henry Nevius, commander-in-chiefo of the Grand Army of the Republic, is the guest of the Manassas Pickett post at the home of Lieut.. George C. Round, Today General Nevius and other distinguished union veterans visited the Bull Run battlefield, where lunch con was served in the famous old stone house which bears the marks of shot and shell from the contending forces in the days of '61. Tomorrow General Nevus with Lieutenant Round as special aid will leave Manassas for Hampton, Va, where the Grand Army encampment of Virginia and North Carolina will be held on Wednesday,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-13
Easter at the White House.

Washington, April 12.-The grassy slopes of the White House lawns were thronged with romping chil- dren today, the grounds having been thrown open from early morning for Easter egg rolling, d custom which has been handed down from generation to generation. Under instructions from President and Mrs. Taft children from all parts of the city were permitted to rush pell nell over every part of the spacious park in the rear of the execu tive mansion. The choir of St. Pat rick's Roman Catholic church visited the White House early today, were ad- mitted to the east room and sang there for an hour. The members of the choir appeared in full church vest ments.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-13
EASTER SERVICES.
Methodists and Baptists of Marion
 Have Special Programmes.

Marion, April 12-(Speclal )-The Bap- services on Easter Sunday. At the Meth odist church the evening service was given over to the children of the Sunday school, who rendered an interesting pro- gramme of songs, rectations and music given under the direction of Superintend- ent A. F. Armstrong.
 At the Baptist church special musical programmes were given both morning and evening and the sermons were delv- cred by the Rev. George B. Eager, D. D., of Louisville. Ky. The student body of Marion institute attended the evening service to hear the sermon on the anni- versary of government day.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-13
News of Livingston.

Livingston, April 12.-(Special.)-The residence of J. O. Phillips of this place caught fire this morning, but little dam age was done. The house caught from the sparks from chimney and had burned but little when the alarm was given
 Candidate w. c. Davis will speak to the people of Livingston and surrounding towns here Wednesday morning. A large crowd will be present.
 Sumter circuit court convened here to- day. The grand jury was empaneled by Judge s. H. Sprott.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-13
Farmers Insane Deed.

Marysville, Kan, April 12.-James Will son, a retired farmer of Marysville, shot his wife, wounded his 12-year-old step- daughter, set fire to the house and then committed suicide. Wilson spent Sunday drinking and after his wife and daugh- ter retired last night insisted they get up and drink with him. When the wife refused a quarrel ensued.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-13
scotchmen Are swindIed.

Vera Cruz, Mexico, April 12-A delega- tion of twenty-five Scotchmen is here searching for lands covered with luxuri- ous banana plants which they purchased from a promoter who said that the lands would yield them big fortunes. No lands answering the description in the deeds can be found. The promoter claimed to represent colonization company The British consul and Mexican officials are working together Investigating the mat ter
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-13
Arrested on Fraud Charge.

New Orleans April 12.-Louis P. All lard was arrested by local detectives here tonight upon landing from the steamer Paris Nina from Colon. It Is charged that he defrauded merchants of Peoria, H., of about $30,000 on bogus drafts and checks. He is said to have been formerly manager of the Adams Automobile company of Peoria.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-13
May Extend Railroad.

Mobile, April 12.--News has been re- ceived here that Henry Mclaughlin. president of the Pensacola and Perdido railroad. which extends from Pensaco- la, Fla, about 30 miles toward this city, has announced his intention of extending the road in the direction of Mobile at once to connect with the Southern railway here.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-13
Good Fishinu at Decatur.

Decatur. April 2.-(Special. .)-The fish ing season has opened up at Swan and Beaver lakes. just across the Tennessee river from Decatur, and some fine catches of Dream and trout have already been made. The members of the Beaver Lake Hunting and Fishing club have alr ,ady had several fine outings at their club house on Beaver lake.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-13
Cooper Hearing Is Set.

Nashville Tenn, April 12.--An order was entered in the criminal court here today fixing April 21 as the date on which the application for new trial will be heard in the Cooper murder case. It will be remembered that Robin Cooper and his father, Col. Duncan B. Cooper were recently convicted of the murder of Senator E. W. Carmack and given twenty years each in the penitentiary.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-13
Irish Defeats Jap.

Minneapolis, April 12.-In terrific jiu jitsu wrestling match here tonight Capt. Leo McLaglen, the Irish giant, successfully defended his title of the worlds champion against Yamagata, a Japanese jiu jitsu wrestler. McLaglen took the first fall in 36 minutes and the second in 20 minutes.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-13
Farming In Morgan.

Decatur, April 12-(Special)- )-Farmng in this section of the state has opened up in real earnest now and the farmers are busy blowing their lands and getting them ready for the planting of cotton and corn. Some early corn has already been planted. The weather here continues ex- ceedingly cool for this section of the state.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-13
New President of Smith coIIeqe.

Northampton, Mass. April 12-In a tel ephone conversation today with President L. Clark Selye, the Rev. Dr. Marion Le- Roy Burton stated that during the day he would resign the pastorate of the Church of the Pilgrims, Brooklyn, N Y, to accept the presidency of Smith col lege. He will enter upon his new duties at the beginning of the academic year In September, 1910.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-13
chanaes on the L. G N.

Louisville, Ky... April 12-At the Louis- vile and Nashville railroad general of- fees it was announced today that c. w. Bradshaw, superintendent of the Atlanta division, will succeed the late c. A.. Davies as superintendent of the Louis- vile. Cincinnati and Lexington division.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-13
"Airman's School" to Be Founded.

Berlin, April 12.-The Aerial Navy league announces that t IS making arrangements to found an "airman's school" at Friedrichshafsn, which, 1t is probable, will be opened in October. The course of study will cover three years and the pupils will be trained in the handling of dirigible airshlps.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-13
Reward Is Offered,

Montgomery, April 12.-Relatives of w. R. Venable. a rich merchant, who was murdered on St. Patrick's day, have offered a reward of 5000 for the ap- prehension of the assassians. He was killed by a negro woman he tried to put out of the store
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-13

they started from the butcher pen across the bay in tow of a sail boat. The bay was rough and the line broke. The man and child drifted in darkness for hours but the little boat finally drifted ashore west of Muscogee and the pair was rescued.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-13
castro,s Return.

Paris, April 12.-The return of Castro is not regarded here as of great im- portance, the principal object of the French government being to prevent the use of French territory as the head quarters for revolutionary movement and campaign by Castro to recapture his lost power in Venezuela. There will be no opposition made to his landing or even to his remaining in France, provided he lives peaceably. It Is regarded, how ever, as more likely that Castro will disembark at Santander, where he will try to charter a ship.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-13
Taft Accepta Invitation

Washington, April 12-President Taft today accepted an invitation to start the New York-to-Seattle automobile race for the Guggenheim cup, by press ing a button at the White House at noon on June 1.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-13
Mount Aetna Not In Eruption.

Rome. April 12.-Mount Aetna is not in eruption. although reports to that ef- feet have been current, and according to the latest advices received here from Ca tania there is no apprehension felt there that another earthquake is imminent.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-13
prorolnent Arkansan Dead.

Little Rock. Ark, April 12.-Peter Hotze. one of the wealthiest citizens of Little Rock, and one of the oldest members Of the New York cotton exchange. a prominent business man of New York city for years, died at his residence In this city today, aged 72 years.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-13
Neuro Sets Fire to Barn.

Demopolis. April 12.-The barn of Tom Walton, a white farmer, was burned Sunday night with seven mules and a large amount of feed. negro has been captured and confessed to the crime of setting the fire and was taken to jail at Greensboro today.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-13
Qriftinu All Nluht In Boat.

Pensacola, April 12.-c. E. Hobbs and 3-year-old nephew spent all last night on the rough waters of Pensacola bay In an open skiff. Early in the night
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-13
Notea for Bonds.

Camp Hill. April 12.-(special) )-Camp Hill today authorized an issue of s10,O0O worth of bonds for electric light plant by . majority of 6S to S7.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-13
Another Bomb Exploded.

Barcelona, April 12.-Another bomb was exploded in one of the streets here to- day, but no one was injured. The police are taking active measures to discover the bomb-makers
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-13

Consign your horses and mules to our Auction Sale Thursday, April 10th. Fies Son.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-13

Where Sun Dials are made Dent Marble Works, All N. 20th St.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-13

Proud parents who wish their babies pictures to be the pret- tiest in likeness and style should have them photo graphed by
 H. T. MORTON Bell Phone 1071 18th St. & 2d Ave.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-13

$5.20 to Atlanta and return on April 12 and 13 via South ern Railway.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1909-12-16

Greensboro, N. G., Dec. l6-George
j. Gould and his son, Jay We're UNI
scathed in the wreck yesterday Of
local passenger train No "A on the
Southern railway at Reedy Ford tres
tie Eleven bodies were removed last
night from the wreckage. It is re-
ported fourteen are dead Twenty
five are being cared for at St Leo's
hospital
The identified dead are:
A. p CONE, superintendent Of the
Richmond and Danyille division q
the Southern railway Richmond Va.
II. G. WHITE, travelling auditor,
Washington, D. G
ISAAC DAMMALs, porter on the
Richmond sleeper
C. B. NOLAN, Pullman conductor,
Greensboro.
FRANK W. KILBY, Birmingham
Ala.
VIRGIL E. HILcoMB, Mount Airy
N. @.
ED SALON. Denton. n e.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1909-12-16
WILL REORGANIzE
FARMERS NATIONAL
Steps Taken Toward Reopening Bank
That Went to the Wall at
Tulsa Monday

Tulsa okla, Dec 16-Plans for the
reopening and reorganization Of the
Farmers National bank Of this city,
which closed its doors on Monday Of
this week, occupied the attention Of
thirty Of the most prominent men in
this section gathered last evening in
the offices OF Wrightman, Bush &
Johnson. AT the conclusion OF the
meeting, President Bloise refused to
make 4 definite announcement but as
serted that the prospects We're very
bright and that he hoped within a next
two days to make a definite announce
ment,
If present plans materalize there
will be a complete reorganization Of
the institution, and men of recognized
standing in the financial world will
be at the helm 1t is said that the
comptroller Of the currency is favor
able to the plan and will lend every
possible aid to its consummation.
An examination of the much talked
of Norton paper by men conversant
with the value of oil properties in
the Mid-Continent field last night, re-
vealed that a considerable part Of the
paper believed worthless can be sold
but a little short of par value.
Today a committee named at last
nights meeting will probe further in
to the situation and will also deter
mine just how much aid the plan will
receive from business men not pres
ent at last nights meeting The com
mittee believes that little difficulty
will be found in raising the amount
Of capital desired
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1909-12-16
OPPORTUNITY FOR
A NEW RAILROAD.
Proposition Before Commercial Club
at Toniehts Meeting Secretary
Davidson viii Resign.

There will be an important meeting
of the Commercial club, at the Audi
torium tonight, and full attendance
OF the members and other business
men is desired President Wallen stat
cd this morning that it was his desire
to have every citizen OF this town, who
is interested in its growth. attend that
meeting tonight.
One Of the best railroad propositions
that has ever been presented for con
sideration by the club, will be discuss
ed tonight. It is up to Vinita to refuse
or accept this proposition What will
be done about IT, IS to be determined
tonight VIII You be there2
vinita Is now at the stage Of the
greatest progress in her history. and il
is the desire Of the Commercial Club
to let no opportunity to increase the
city's advantages pass by 1t is at the
point IN its history when Il must reach
out for the big things or forever plod
along as a small farming town
Another important matter to be dis
oussed is the selection Of a secretary
to succeed y. b. Davidson, whose res
ignation viii be rendered tonight
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1909-12-16
THREE STATE CONVICTS
SURROGATE IN SEWER

McAlester, Okla, Dec l6. Three
conyicts OF the state penitentiary were
smothered to death in a sewer ditch
eight feet deep today, caused by a
caying wall. They were buried a
depth of about three feet and all were
dead when recovered.
The dead William Foreman, of
Pittsburg county, who was serving a
term for burglary Horace Durham of
Seminole county, who was serving a
term for larceny Geroge Snyder of
Pittsburg county, who was serving a
term for burglary.
snyder's term would have expired
November 27, 1910, and Durham's on
May 80, 1911 Foreman's term would
have expired next Sunday
One man escaped from the ditch
with serious bruises The men were
working under a prison labor contract.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1909-12-16
George j. Gould and Son Among Passengers,
Escape Unscdthed = Entire Train Thrown
From Track and Rolled Down Thirty Foot
Embonkment - Accident Caused BY
Broken Rail at Trestle Spanning
Small Stream Most Fatalities
We're in Sleeper.

RICHARD EANHs. prominent
mining engineer Of salisburg, N g,
JOHN G. pRoDNAx. Richmond
VA
p b. BAG8Y Richmond. val
The body of an unidentified white
man. 25 years Old was recovered late
last aight
Goaid, who with has son, Jay was
in one ~ the Pullmans when the train
jumped the track and who was re-,
ported dead. escaped uniniured The
Goulds and q friend, r Il Russell Of
New York. former editor Of the Me-
tropoltan Magazine, had just got out
of his railroad berth when the wreck
occurred slr. Russell was badly hurt
by coming i'll contact with a ear stove
Mir Gould and son came in on the
special train bearing the dead and in-
jured Tie left yesterday for his
lodge fifteen miles from here,
declaring the wreck had not disarrang-
ed his plans for a weeks outing.
The derailment was caused by a.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1909-12-16

broken rail about goo feet from the
trestle spanning the small stream. The
train was composed Of two baggage.
express ana mail cars, three day
coaches and Pullmans were thrown
from the tiestle into the creek and
along the bank thirty feet below
At che point where the first coach
lgit tho track the right rail was brok-
en-, about eighteen inches from a joint
The rail was broken into fragments
for several feet and torn entirely from
the cross ties. The truck wheels ran
on the ties until near the trestle, when
the outside wheels went over. allow
ing the brake beams and axles to fall
on the guard rails Of the bridge
AS the last coach was about on the
trestle when the five coaches toppled
over, broke loose from the mail and
car and tumbled into the mud
and water below
The Norfolk Pullman fell into the
water. while the Richmond sleeper,
just IN front. landed only partially
submerged. Most Of the fatalities
were In the Richmond sleeper. which
was demolished
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1909-12-16
MANGLED BODIES
FOUND NEAR TULSA
Believed to Be Bodies Of Victims Of
NitroeIycerine or Dynamite
Explosion.

Tulsa, okla. Dec 1.-two horribly
mutilated bodies, believed by the au-
thorities to be the remains Of yegg-
men, were found on the west bank of
the Arkansas river Just below the
wagon bridge. shortly after o'clock
yesterday afternoon. The face of one
body entirely nude, was missing, while
only the hip remained Of another hui
man For some two hundred feet
about the place were found shreds Of
human flesh A few feet away lay the
remains Of a dog also dismembered,
while between the two the earth show
ed gaping hole.
The men, it is believed, We're the
victims Of dynamite or nitroglycerine
which they were carrying with them
The police believe that the men real
izing that Tulsa banks are overflow
ing with money, precaution taken
following the failure Of the Farmers
National, were intent upon looting a
financial institution Of this city and
the merest accident frustrated their
plans and sent them into eternity
The remains were found by J. NJ.
Walsh, who was on his way home
from a hunting trip He almost step
ped on the faceless body which was
lying in clump of small trees about
three hundred yards from the Larkin
nitroglycerine plant A short distance
away the remains Of the other body
was discovered. Near the first body
was found bunch Of skeleton keys,
pearl handled knife and four IS
bills. There was nothing found near
the second body
Mr. Walsh hurried to the Mitchell
hotel in West Tulsa and notified the
authorities and the remains were
brought to the county undertaker's-
Il was believed for time that the
men were employed at the LarlSin
nitroglycerine plant across the river
and had met their death while handl-
ing the stuff Mr. j. j Larkin was
notified and he Immediately began an
investigation. Soon he reported that
all six of his employees had been ac-
counted for and that the men at the
plant knew nothing of any explosion.
A further investigation was impos-
'sible last night because of darkness,
but every foot of ground surrounding
the scene Of the accident will be care
fully scrutinized today in the hope
that a clue to the mystery may be
found A coroner's jury will be en-
panelled by Judge John Slack this
morning to investigate the affair
One of the men killed, in the ex-
pIosion of dynamite last night, was
identified today, as Jimmie Burns,
who has served terms in various peni-
tentiaries. including the Kansas prison
for bank robbery, by Chief Of Police
Thompson
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1909-12-16
Things That Delight the
Little Folks
SHOP EARLY THIS YEAR

And avoid the usual Christmas rush Selections
made now will be the best selections for you can
shop at Your leisure, and remember Christians goods
are not replaced like staple merchandise. In many
cases we bug only one article Of kind. Buy NOW
and YOU choose from twice the variety we show later
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1909-12-16
MORE THAN A HUNDRED
SUICIDE LETTERS FOUND


By Associated Press
New York, Dec 196.-Further dis
coveries in the room vacated by Mrs
Caroline B. Martin. mother of Ocey
Snead, the East Orange bath tub vic
tim. when she was arrested last night
were made today, by the police. The
discoveries included more than hun
dred suicide letters" purporting to
have been written by Mrs Snead One
letter was addressed to whoever finds
this" and expressed a dread of pain
and stated that nobody had harmed
the writer. but cannot bear the ply
sical Agency" it concludes
Mrs. Mary snead. a sister of Mrs.
Martin and mother-in-law Of Ocey
snead was arrested this afternoon,
charged with implication in the muir
der.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1909-12-16
MANY EXCITING RUMORS
CONCERNING SUGAR FRAUD

By Associated Press.
New York, Dec l6 Rumors that
there viii be further sensational de-
Velopments in the sugar underweigh-
ing scandal We're flying thick and fast
here today, There was a rumor that
man higher up had been indicted,
but this could not be verified. The
National Sugar Refining company next
TO the American Sugar Refining com
pany in the extent of business, has
been notified that it owes the govern
ment more than 100000 IN back
duties.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1909-12-16
Last Of MohIeans is Dead.

BY Associated Press
vineland. n j.. Dec. l6.-"Oid
Danny Deerskin. said to be the last
descendant of the famous Indian chief
Mohican. died today.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1909-12-16
MUCH IMPROVEMENT IN
GOVERNORS CONDITION
pr Agsociated Press.

Guthrie, Okla, Dec. l6-Goyenor
Haskell's physicians today announced
that his condition showed decided i'm
provement, although he still suffers
greatly and is extremely weak He was
given some nourishment this morning.
the first he has had since he was
stricken with acute Indigestion two
days ago.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1909-12-16
ROB TEscoTT PosToFFlcE
AND ESCAPE ON HAND CAR.


by Associated Press
Salina Kans Dec 10 Robbers.
early today blew tte safe Of the post
office at Tescoit kaas. ueefhWest "
here, secured eiEht hundred dollars
In stamps and seysral hundred dollars
in cash and eacaned on hand car
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1909-12-16

William Moody fIarrah Lincoln
county $3.50