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The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-06

1t would be week or two before the appointment would be made"
 AS will be observed there is nothing new in the statement of the senators other than the fact that an appointment may not be made for week or two and that Judge Hundley is now in Alabama. So far as can be learned nothing de- veloped today on the judgeship.
 The supporters of William H. Smith are much put out over a story that is being constantly repeated that his health Is such that he could not properly dis charge the duties of the office. They claim that there is absolutely no founda- ton in fact for such a report and declare that MT Smith is in the best of health,
 Senators Bankhead and Johnson. if they know anything definite concerning the case, are carefully keepnig it from the members fthe House delegation who are opposing Eundley, and who have been striving to get on the inside of the Hund- ley matter.
 On thewhole the judgeship seems to be as much in the air as 1t ever was outside of the unlikelihood of Hundley's reap pointment and the improbability that Pleasants can win. There is a great deal of talk among Alamabans about a dark horse and among those mentioned are w H. Standifer of Gadsden, Charles D. Alex ander of Attalla, and Jere Murphy of Huntsville.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-06
Young Woman Or Trial
 For Murder Of Husband
Mrs Georgia Sampson Charged with Shooting Her Husband Last November After Quarrel Over Letter Which
 the Wife Had Received from Another Man

Lyons, N. Y, April 5.-The work Of se- leeting the jury which is to sit in judg- ment over the fate of Mrs. Georgia Allyn Sampson. charged with the killing last November of her husband, Harry samp- son, was completed when court adjourned today after an entire session devoted ex- clusively to the examination of talesmen. The presentation of the states case will be made at the opening of the court ses- sion tomorrow, after which the taking of testimoney will be begun
 Justice Rich, before whom the trial is being conducted, informed counsel for both sides when court opened today that he wanted the case moved expeditiousy and jury quickly selected. Sixty-sx talesmen were under a fire of questions today before the final juror was selected. The jury is composed of nine farmers a laborer, a merchant and a carpenter.
 The young defendant expressed herself as pleased with the men who will weigh the evidence of her guilt or innocence and
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-06
FAILED BROKER
 HAS COLLAPSED

Chicago April 5.-John Dickinson who traded on the Consolidated Stock Ex- change of New York and the Chicago Board of Trade as John Dickinson S. Co and whose company was placed in the hands of a receiver here today, Is said by his attorney. George W. Palmer. to have collapseS< physically last Saturday. MT. Dickinson has not left the conn., try said MT. Hummer today. His physician and counsel advised him to seek complete rest for as long a time as DOS slble, and he followed that advice. He will be in Chicago as soon as needed, probably within a few days
 telegram from MT. Dickinson. received here by a friend, read:
 By the time you have received this we shall be on the briny deep"
 This does not necessarily mean that the broker has sailed for Europe. but is taken to indicate that he is taking a brief coastwise trip as advised by his physI- clans.
 The receivership proceedings today shed little light on the financial conditions of the firm. It was stated that the assets, including office furniture,l would be about s30,OO0. The liabilities, Judge Landis was informed, could not be calculated definite ly, but would probably run between $2oo,- 0o0 and $30O.OOo.
 The American Trust and Savings bank was named as receiver under bond of 5000. g
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-06
STATE ELECTION
 HELD IN MICHIGAN

Detroit, April 5.-With practically all interest in today's election centered in the 27 counties of the state where the abolition of the liquor traffic was bal loted upon. indications are that the re- publican state ticket has received a ma jority upward of 75ooo.
 Early returns from the counties which voted on the liquor question placed En- melt, Eaton and Sanac in the dry col umn, while in Huron and Ottawa the vets were victorious. The defeat of prohibition in Ottawa by heavy ma jority was considered a decisive wet victory as the Anti-Saloon league had made a strenuous campaign in that county.
 The republican state ticket was elected today. Charles A. Blair, Jackson and John W. Stone, Marquette, were chosen as justices of the supreme court Re- gent of the University of Michigan, one member of the state board of educa- ton, and five members of the state board of agriculture, were elected by the re- publicans.
 Mayors and city officials were elected in number of the smaller cities.
 In Detroit, where there was no mayor alty election, interest in the election of school inspectors was intense. Women's votes played large part in the selection of the members of the school board.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-06

declared her belief that she would be freed. Througout the days proceedings she sat dressed in full mourning, display ing no interest in the case. Her father. Frank Allyn. was with her during the sessions. while on her left sat her con- stant companion. Miss Theresa Collins, daughter of Sheriff Collins. Mrs. Allyn, mother of the defendant, Is ill., but will be able to appear as witness in the case.
 Spectators in court noted the absence of members of the Sampson family at the trial today.
 Mrs. George Allyn Sampson is charged with the shooting and killing of her hus- band. Harry Sampson, a nephew of Ad- miral Sampson, at the Allyn homestead near Macedon, N. Y., on November l, 1908.
 Harry Sampson was shot following a quarrel with his wife over a letter she had received from a young man in Rochester and it is the states contention that Mrs. Sampson killed her husband with the rifle which was found in the pantry, recocked and the discharged shell half elected. No powder marks were found on Sampson's clothing or body.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-06
GOVERNOR HASKELL ON
 TRIAL ON FRAUD CHARGE

had been illegally drawn, that sten- ographer had been present during the inquiry, and that incompetent testimony had been the basis of the indictments
 great crowd attended the opening of the trial. People came from all parts of the state to see the unusual spectacle of governor on trial for alleged fraud.
 The little court room was crowded to it's capacity while the corridors of the building and the sidewalks nearby swarmed with persons unable to gain admission. District Attorney w. J. Gregg and Oliver E. Pagen assisted MT. Rush for the government.
 Henry Asp, Thomas A. Owen, A. c. Bruce, who was defeated for governor byGovernor Haskell and Orville T. Smith appeared for Governor Haskell and the other defendants. Several prominent at torneys had offered their services to the governor free of charge.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-06
BIDS FOR LOTHIAN
 PUBLIC BUILDING

Washington, April 5.-(Special.) )-Bids for the construction of the public building at Dothan were opened today by the super Vising architect at the treasury There were thirteen competing firms the low est bid submitted being that of the Phar- row Construction company of Atlanta, at sSl,ooo Among other bids were Algernon Blair of Montgomery. ss7,5OO; Hugger Bros. of Montgomery ss8,oss; Palmetto Construction and Improvement comsanv of Birmingham, ss2,75o.
 congress limited the cost of building and site to sl00,ooo The sum of s6. 476.64 has been spet for the site. The building is to be finished by May l. 1910
 The contract will not be let for some days yet, as all of the bids will be gone over carefully to decide which Is the most acceptable, the lowest not always being regarded as the best for the governments interests.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-06
INDEX OF TODAY'S NEWS
Page 1.

Page 1. Third victim of assassin's bullet. Message of Gomez to Cubans Naples pleased with Roosevelt. Young woman on trial for murder Vote to be taken on the tariff. Tennessee Dutch escapes after fight Suicide after failure to live within means. Hundley case is a puzzle.
 Page 2. Fairview votes in favor of annexa- tion to Ensley. River rates may be lowered Two drowned by capsized boat Escape of yeggmen interests Selma. Alonzo Johnson assassinated at Jack sonville. Cupid constructs telephone line. Compress plant to be built at Alice vile.
 Pace q Editorial comment.
 Page 5. Everything ready for Terminal open ing exercises today. Davis of Jasper announces for Con gress against Hobson. Ensley steel plant has orders to run until April 25. Judge Weaver quashes grand jury venire. Mrs. Smith hurt in carriage accident. Pat Boggan killed by fall in hotel Meth odist revival at First church well under way. Visitors tell of the advantages of having jail on top of skyscraper.
 Page 2. Birmingham society. Feminine Fancies, by Dolly Dalrym- pie.
 Page 8. Survey of soil in Tallapoosa county.
 Page g. Disp ensary case won by state. Kelloggs attack on Standard Oil
 Page 10. General sporting news.
 Page IT. Stock market shows small decline, Cotton prices make new high records. Wheat scars skyward in active mar ket.
 Page 12. Attempt made to wreck Southern.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-06
TENNESSEE DUTCH GETS
 AWAY AFTER HARD FIGHT

Asheville, N C., April ,5.-George Bar ton, alias Chicago Army" noted yegg- man, who, with Jake Moore, alias "Ten- nessee Dutch" broke from Greenyille jail last night, was captured tonight after a severe fight with Deputy Sheriff Rogers at Craggy, seven miles from this city Tennessee Dutch,' after wrenching re- volver from Rogers, made his escape and headed for the mountains. Barton, who has only one arm, was lodged in the county jail at Asheville.
 warned by descriptions of the yeggmen, which had been scattered broadcast after the jail delivery at Greenville Sunday morning, Deputy Sheriff Arthur Rogers had been keeping watch at Craggy. through which town it was thought the safe blowers would pass.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-06
Time Set for Debate.

Washington, April 5.-Three o'clock D. m April g, was the time set by tho House today for vote on the Payne tarif bill. The long expected resolution from the committee on rules closing gem eral debate, providing for certain commit ttee amendments and full and free op- portunity to alter the lumber and hides schedules was reported late in the day, and adopted with 16 votes to spare, not withstanding the desertion of 20 republic ans Four of the 16 votes came from the Louisiana delegation, who likewise broke away from their party. Previous to the adoption of the resolution, there was some severe criticism of it from the dem- oeratic side
 Aside from the interest which attached to this proceeding was the speech of MT. Clark of Florida, who denounced Bryan and Bryanism, populists and pop uliism, and who declared that he would support the Payne bill if it contained what his constituents wanted-a duty on sea island cotton and protection for citrus fruits. pine apple, etc. His. re- marks led him into an exciting colloquy with MT Randell of Texas and other democrats. but he declared that having been instrducted by the legislature of his state and his constituents as to the
 
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-06


 While walking the track about half mile west of the station Rogers saw two mon sitting on the grass one of them having but one arm. Rogers drew his gun, but both men attacked him before he could fire. Tennessee Dutch" knocked the officer down, and, wrenching his pistol from his grasp, made for the woods. Barton essayed to follow his partner. but was thrown by Rogers, who caught the desperado's leg as he started to run. A severe fight, in which the officers ear was almost bitten off, followed. Rogers held his prisoner until freight crew, sum moned by his calls for help, arrived on the scene. The police were called from Asheville and Barton was brought into this city in an automobile. A posse started in pursuit of Tennessee Dutch," who made for the mountains
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-06

Tulsa Okla, April b.-Gov- Charles N. Haskell. when called before the federal court today to answer to indictments charging him with fraud in connection with Muskogee town lot cases. made hard fight against the case coming to trial.
 Judge Marshall of Utah. who is presid- ing. heard extended arguments by both sides in the matter of HaskelPs demur- Ter. and likely will render decision to- morrow.
 Governor Haskells attorneys began their fight by asking that the lndic'- ments be quashed, charging Special At torney General Rush with misconduct in conducting the grand jury inquiry which resulted in the indictment.
 It also charged that the grand Jury
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-06
OF
 FORT WORTH FIRE

Fort Worth. Tex, April 5.-Investigation today following Saturdays fire, which caused over sSOoo,o0o loss here. revealed the fact that the Texas and Pacific raii- road lest thirty five instead or twenty en- zines in the dest, Ioto.l of their round house This makes .he roads t'tal loss S250, ,00o The burned araa will be rebuilt. Llnemen anI WorKmea were hGsy all night .nd today clearing away debris and stringlng wires. fe, hundred children were unable to attend school today be- cause of books and clothing lost in the ire.
 A sarty of negroes reported to the ro- lice that the fire was ncendiary and was started by negroes TOT malicious purposes. George Harris. a negro, is under arrest charged with starting the fire, but noth- ing has been proven against him yet. The negroes threaten to lynch any negro proven guilty by the police investigation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-06
Warning to Automo biIIsts.

New York, April 5.-When the two April grand juries were sworn in the court of general sessions today Judge Swann re- ferred to the many killings of pedestrians by automobiles and instructed the grand 5uries to deal with such cases severely and indict on a charge of manslaughter where the evidence would seem to justify it. Justice Swann said the owners of the automobiles should be held co-respon sIble for crime committed by reok- les chauffeur.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-06
AFTER FAILURE
 TO LIVE WITHIN MEANS

New York, April 5.--Leaving a letter ad- dresed to his wife, In which he explained his act by saying that reverses of fortune had cut down his competence until not enough of it was left for two, Chambers M. Craig, a retired captain of the United States army. tonight committed suicide in his apartments by shooting
 ''The time has now arrived" said Cap tain Craig. in his letter, "when there must come the inevitable smash which always follows living beyond ones means. If the hard times had not put~an end to my op-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-06

portunities l would have gone on for a year or so l would have made a little money and left some for you I wish you the greatest happiness and l wish could remain with you; and I am confident that matters will be all right with you. But there is not enogh for two. You will real ize S5 a month some time and other times there Is $175 a month"
 Captain Craig was a native of Pittsburg and at one time lived in Virginia.
 Mrs. Craig, who has been staying in At lantic City for some weeks, started = once for New York when told of her hus- bands death.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-06
SOLDIERS MUST
 GET CRAZY SNAKE

Muskogee, Okla, April 6.-The United States government Is taking hand in the search for Crazy Snake, leader of last weeks Indian disorders. William Martin United States deputy marshal, left Mus kogee late today with Deputy Sheriff Frank Jones for Camp Hickory. From there it is believed he will go to Crazy Snakes hiding place, guided by the lat ter's son. andl try to induce the chief to surrender.
 The militia will remain in the field until Crazy Snake Is captured.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-06
Boxing Law to Be Tested.

New York, April 5.-The descent of the police tonight upon the Marathon Athletic club of Brooklyn at the moncluson of a 10-round bout between Johnny Dohan and Fighting Dick Nelson caused talk that an attempt will be made by the police to test the validity of the law under which such contests have been made pos sible. The referee and both of the prin- cipals were held in $500 bail
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-06
Ban.s Guaranty Knocked Out.

Topeka, Kan, April 5.-Kansas national banks will not be allowed to participate in the state guaranty fund. This is set tied in decision by Attorney General Wickersham, given In Washington to- day. Governor Stubbs, who went to Washington in behalf of the national banks, wired tonight as follows: "Attor- ney general has decided national banks cannot partieinats without an act of Congress.'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-06
Medal to Professor Agassiz.

London, April -5.-The geographical so- ciety has awarded the Victoria research medal to Prof. Alexander Agassiz of Cam bridge, Mass. The society has also award a special medal to Lieutenant Shackle- ton who recently returned from an ex- sadition to the south pole.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-06
Belief In Murder Theory.

Macon, Ga., April 5.-Pope Hill was in good physical condition and his financial condition was sufficient to meet every demand. He carried very little life insur- ance. lie was of a very genial disposi- tion. His friends here are positive in the belief that he was murdered
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-06
Three Towns Vote "wet."

Lenox. Mass, April 5.-West Stock bridge, Lee and Hindale. which have been dry. today voted to license the sale of liquor.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-08-26
BUILDING CITIES
 AND COUNTIES TODAY
The People of the South are Reapihs
 Benefits From Practical Publicity.

The lietning bug is brilliant thing, but the insect has no mind. fou VIII find the lightning bug everywhere with his headlight on behind. The storv of the lightning bug is too true of the many attempts of advertising especially the publicity work of cities. counties or States. The south today with her magnificent opportunities Is inst beginning to find the true value of advertising. The resources of the South undeveloped are far greater tban which has received the develop mant of the laborer or capitalist and nowhere can we find greater resources lying dormant than right here in Pine Bluff and Jefferson County. With her matchless fields of agriculture,( her waterways, ill the doorway of the greatest hardwood and yellow pine forests of the world with two rail- roads assured, Pine Bluff should double her population in the next five years. The Graphic will lend every ass stance telling the homeseeker of the North. South. West and East about these golden opportunities. and bring the people here to investigate for themselves.
 Our Industrial alImmisrant Edition IS in the hands of an expert who was one of the first publicity promoters ln the field of the Lone Star State, who brought thousands to Oklahoma, and whose work at Warren, Arkansas, re- gently was highly commented on by Athe press and public of the Southwest. EThe field is open here for furniture factories, cotton factories, pottery and tile works and We will prove is in this edition that will reach the fields of places, to invite the closest investi- gation into Pine Bluff and Jefferson county. The copies of this paper will receive the widest circulation and bring the desired results. Watch the Graphic.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-08-26
PEDDLERS FINED
 IN POLICE COURT

Mike Gacoma and Fred Bell, two strangers, were arrested at Union Station Tuesday night by Patrolmen Boyd and Minor and each fined 8 in the city police court yesterday morn ing for peddling without a license They paid their fines and were re- leased They left the city before war rants. issued in a magistrates court charging them with obtaining money by false pretenses, could be served on them. It is alleged that the men sold bolts of pure linen, supposedly a repro due ton of the samples shown. When the purchaser opened the package, after the men had gone, he would find the goods not to be as represented, but a poor quality of what was thought to be fine linen.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-08-26
BOY INJURED WHILE
 VISITING HERE

Harry, the young son of R. l.. Muse. of West Washington avenue. returned last night from near Pine Bluff. where the little fellow had made trip all alone to spend vacation with his father, who has mill at that place.
 His mother, meeting the child. who came back on No. }, was greatly sur prised to learn that the boy had met with an accident while away for the young man. not over nine or ten years of age, carried his left arm in a sling with the fortitude of an old soldier, though it had been fractured in fall at the mill, an injury to the ankle be- ing incurred at the same time.-Jone- bOro News.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-08-26
DEEDS, NOT WORDS.
Pine Bluff People Have Absolute
 Proof of Deeds at Home.

Pine Bluff people have absolute proof deeds that prove true merit. The deeds of Doans Kidney Pills, for Pine Bluff kidney sufferers. have made their local reputation. Proof lies in the testimony of Pine Bluff people who have been cured to stay cured. .,Irs. l. NJ. Long, 1921 Seventh, St Pine Bluff. Ark. says:
 'I had an attack of kidney trouble anl became SD lame. weak and run down aud had such terrible pains in my back that could hardly get about. Sometimes the kidney SecretiouS were too frequent Ill passage and then again just tue reverse. could not rest we'll and felt miserable nearly all the time. None of the various remedies I used helped me until l tried Doan's Kidney Pills. procured fron the Mann-Tankerslcy '@u@ Co. The first box did me so much : ,od that obtained another and cont,n'rd taking the remedy until cured" Statement made in 19o2p
 SIX YEARS LATER
 On June s. 1908 Mrs. Long confirmed the above statement by saying: The cure effected by Deans Kidney Pills in my case has proven permanent. l stiil have the same high opinion of the remedy as when I first gave it my endorsement For sale by all dealers. Price oo cents. Foster Milburn Co.. Buffalo. New 1"ik, sole agents for tue United States.
 Remember the name -DoanS- S-and take no other.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-08-26
OSTRICH FARM
 MAKES DONATION

The friends of organized labor will be pleased to learn that the Ostrich Farm will donate 9 per cent of it's business on Labor Day to the labor funds.
 This is in keeping with the liberalities shown by the management towards ing of Hot Springs.
 It is to be hoped that the Ostrich Farm will have liberal patronage on the siXth.-Hot Springs Bulletin.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-08-26
F0RTNER DENIES
 ACCUSING BEACH
Other Stories Circulated Are Also
 Given The Lie by Accused Man.

M Dwight Fortner, under indictment in St. Louis on charges for embezzle- meut and forgery. in an interview at the Gayoso hotel Tuesday morning branded the story as false that he made any accusations against Attorney Charles F. Beach, of Paris.
 T have no idea on the world how such a story got started and will say positively that did not authorize any such quotations On the contrary MT. Beach extended to me every courtesy l could expect. both legal and per sonal," he said.
 Mir. Fortner also denied that he tra- veled in disguise or that he used the name of Brown when he started for Europe. He states in explanation that a man by the name of Brown engaged his transportation and this caused con- fusion.
 According to the statement of Mr. Fortner his trial will be reached in II. ember. He will not state what defense will be pursued, but it is anticipated technicalities will be swept aside and case will be defended entirely on the merits of the defendants side of the story. Fortner will be in Memphis until Wednesday or Thursday, when he will leave for Milwaukee to join his wife and child for the first time since his return from Europe.
 Within the next two or three days Thomas D. Lawler, Fortner's attorney, will go to St. Louis to make prelimi- nary arrangements for the trial.
 Fortner's alleged misappropriations were to the extent of $12,000.