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The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-20
GEORGE KRUEGER
 COMMITS SUICIDE
IN A FIT OF MELANCHOLY EN- PLoYE OF PRESSING CLUB FIRES A BULLET THROUGH HIS BRAIN ON SoUTHSIDE.

Death by his own hand came to George bullet into his brain shortly after o'clock yesterday morning in his home at 1e10ls Avenue D. He fingered until early after noon, death coming about l o'clock. He was rushed to St. yincents hospital in an ambulance but the doctors held out ab- solutely no hope for him, the bullet hay ing penetrated both sides of his head and passed through his brain. He was un- conscious from the moment he was shot until his death.
 Incidents in connection with the case looked suspicious to the officers and Mrs. Jennie Kreuger wife of George Kreuger, was detained at Chief Bodeker's office un- til Coroner Brasher completed his investi gation during the afternoon and ordered her discharged.
 Officer Davidson investigated the case and found Mrs. Kreuger in very excited condition. Her stories, according to the officer differed in regard to the shooting and he thought best to detain her.
 She attributed the suicidal act to Kreug- CTS being in a melancholy state. She said that earlier in the morning he had threat ened to kill himself and that she had taken his pistol away from him. He appearep still melancholy at breakfast and ate practically nothing. T was In an other room when I heard the shot and I went rushing into his room,' she said. He was lying on the floor unconscious. It shocked me so that could not move for a moment, and even after l had come to full realization of what he had done I was so excited I hardly knew what I was doing
 The couple had only been married for about two years and had no children They came here from Montgomery, and relatives from there reached Birmingham last night.
 Kreuger was an employe of local pressing club and was a good worker Of late, he had from all reports been in a
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-20
PLANS MISCARRY,,
 MAYOR IS FINED
coLUMBlANA OFFICIAL, WHILE ATTEMPTING TO CATCH POLICE FOR NEGLECT OF DUTY, IS HIM SELF PLACED UNDER ARREST.

Columbiana, April (Special)- Mayor J. W. Johnston of Columbiana, desiring to test the vigilance of the two local policemen, A. J. Lester and S. J. Spearman, endeavored last night to ascertain whether or not the offices were patrolling the streets according to the demands of duty in consequence of which he was fined in court today ow- ing to a miscarriage of plans.
 To test the policemen Mayor John ston got out this morning at 2 o'clock and proceeded to block the streets with carriages and the sidewalks with chicken ceops and other rubbish. While the mayor was doing so Officer Spear man was exhibiting more vigilance than he had been accredited with and the mayor was caught in his curious acts.'
 Chief of Police Lester carried Mayor Johnston before E. R. McMillan sen for member of the town council before whom the trial was held and the mayor was fined S for unlawful conduct and was instructed not to appear in court again.
 The incident caused much amusement here and the officers are receiving the congratulations of the community for rounding up the highest official of the town.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-20
DAYS HAPPENINGS
 IN WASHINGTON

Washington. April 19.-The most import ant happenings in the nations capital to- day were the following: Debate on the tariff bill opened in the Senate. Chairman Aldrich defended the measure submitted by the finance committee and declared that it would produce ample revenue to meet the expenses of the government. Senator outlined the attitude of the mil nority as favoring bill capable of rats- ing sufficient revenue without imposing ary more burdens on the people than were absolutely necessary.
 Politics was for the moment forgotten by the Daughters of the-American Revo lution and all factions united in accord ing Mrs. Donald Mclean, the retiring president-general, an enthusiastic greet ing at the opening of the eighteenth con- gress.
 President Taft sent special message to the Senate supplying data regarding duties collected on sugar by ten Eu- ropean countries.
 Announcement was made that the sl1- preme court of the United States would adjourn for the term on May 3l.
 Taft and Sherman baseball "fans.p as well as President and Vice President of the United States, occupied boxes at the American league park, shared a bag of peanuts and rooted" for the home team to win from Boston.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-20
ID BUILD ROADS
 ON GREAT SCALE EiSiIer Discusses Approaching
 Roads Convention C0MPLI IMENTSBIR MIN CHAM John H. Broad Thinks Nothing More Important Before the Nation Than
 the Building of Great
 Trunk Highways.
COMPEL IMENTSBIRM MIN CHAM

A representative of the National Roads association, sJohn H. Broad, @ New York newspaper man, is in Bir- mingham Investigating the local con- ditions, learning the sentiment and pre- pairing for the big national convention which will be held in St.. Augustine, Fla, next January.
 This association, under the leader ship of its president, John A Stewart of New York, is the first organized ef- fort to secure federal aid for road building and to formulate plan by which a system of great national trunk highways may be built.
 q find in the south" he said. that the roads you already have, and the developments accomplished will go far toward bringing about the big trunk line from St Augustine to Washing ton. Everywhere from Savannah to Montgomery and all through the south have received encouragement and promise of assistance
 Birmingham is indeed fortunate in her good roads campaign and I can only advise you to foster and continue such agitation just as long as possible. It is the only way to accomplish any thing.
 New York has just awoke to her responsibilities and has issued $50. .0oo.- 900 worth of bonds for state roads. This is big problem and must be met by big moves.
 our association does not expect that this great undertaking can or will be carried into effect within a year but those who have made a thorough study of the plans and are therefore best able to give an intelligent opinion agree that with federal aid the undertaking Is entirely practical and feasible. From these trunk lines, the surveys for which might be made by the war department. the counties and states through which they would pass might naturally he expected to construct macadamized roads to connect up the outlying and less important market towns. "The federal government has mil lions for harbor improvements. and mil lions for agricultural advancement-alI Woi thy ohdeit tdhiuBs, put why not some assistance for improving the great ave nues of travel of the common people. the farmer and those millions of our people who are obliged to look to the public highways as their chief means
 of getting from place to place and for the marketing of their produce? For many years numerous attempts s have been made to induce Congress to lend assistance in the constructoin of improved highways, but owing to a lack of unity none of these movements has been successful. Our association is now at work in an endeavor to unite the conflicting movements upon tn e plans that will be presented at the ma : tional convention. We already have in Q promise of support of the most in fuential members of Congress and have made sufficient advancement to assure success"
 MT. Broad has visited Secretary J. R Babb of the Chamber of Commerce. R. S. Munger of the Auto club, and num- Der of other local men who are inter ested in roads.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-20
Personal and General.

R. T. Mcleod will leave tomorrow for Redlands, Arif., where he will join James Merriman and D. A. Echols who are doeveloping their copper mines at that point.
 MT. and Mrs. T. West returned last night from Atlanta, Ga.
 The handsome laboratory building, which is being erected by the Tennessee Coal, Iron and Railroad company, on Nineteenth street near the main office, is rapidly being completed The exterior is of handsome design and first-class hn- ish. The interior is being fitted up with every modern convenience
 The steel mills worked double turn Saturday and Sunday to complete rush order for steel rails. This is somewhat unusual as the present time. The con- tinued operation of the steel plant not withstanding the many rumors of shut down, has created quite an optimistic feeling and many think the mill will not shut down at all.
 The funeral of Elmire G. Fuller, the 6-months-old daughter of MT. and Mrs E. E. Fuller, who died last night, took place this afternoon at o'clock from the family residence. Interment was made at Oakland. The parents have the sympathy of many friends in their sad bereavement.
 The Confederate Veterans, the Daugh- ters of the Confectionery and the Sons of Veterans will jointly observe Memorial day next Sunoay An interesting pro pranrne will be carlred out, which will include a number of speakers of prom tnznce
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-20
DIAMOND ROBBERY
 FULL OF MYSTERY Many Anonymous Threats Are
 Going the Rounds OFFICERS ARE WARNED Unsigned Lettersvsc- Police Name a
Unsigned Lettersvtc- Police Name a Prominent Lady as Guilty of the Theft of Turner Diamonds
 on Humboldt Avenue.

Threats of the Kidnapping of children and warnings to detectives working on the case that their lives would be taken unless they quit trying to locate the crim- inals, has caused the Mrs. F. F. Burner diamond robbery to assume an interesting phase.
 The robbery occurred some time ago. and the jewels were taken from the Tur- her home at 210S Humbot avenue. Mr Turner was out of the city at that time. and Mrs. Turner was spending the night with sick neighbor. She left several diamond rings and other jewelry in the house and upon her return home next morning discovered that the house had been burglarized and that the diamonds were missing.
 Both the city detective force and pri- vate agencies have been working on the case, but las yet there have been no devI- opments At 7So o'clock last night Desk Sergeant Phillips answered a telephone call at police headquarters. A mans voice asked if Tom Williams or George Rod eker'' were there. having reference to Detective Williams and Chief Bodeker. AiS "aS odNiScu III lie negative, and the he asked that message be taken.
 Tell Wiggins and D. Williams if they don't quit working on that diamond case that they'll get their lights put out. D was the message, the person giving 1t cut ting it short by the sudden hanging up of the receiver. Efforts to find from what number the call came proved futile. The Wiggins referred to is Steve Wiggins. pri- vate detective.
 It was also rumored yesterday that Richard W. Massey, friend of the Tur- ner family, who has been active in trying to locate the robbers, had received a threat that unless he became less active in this direction one of his children would be kidnapped. MT. Massey when ques- tioned in regard to this last night denied having received such a threat Anonymous notes have been received by Chief Bodeker and Detective Williams during the past few days in regard to the robbery. They were not threatening notes. but simply stated that a purse which had contained the diamonds could be found in the possession of certain lady of prominence. These two letters are believed simply to be an attempt to throw the officers off the right track. The telephone message which was re- ceved at the chiefs Office last night, cou- pied with the kidnapping rumor, caused something of sensation So far the of ficers are still in the dark regarding the identity of the robbers, but 1t is believed something will develop in the next few days.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-20

ham festival well" said MT. Hon. 'fThey have not only acted promptly on the re- quest of the festival management, but they are displaying great activity in work ing up an interest in the festival. The festival itself Is attracting the attention of all music lovers, and hundreds of them had arranged to come regardless of spe- cial rates, but the liberal action of the transportation lines will mean an unusu- ally large crowd of visitors"
 The festival will be held at the Hippo drome It opens Wednesday night, April 2S, and ends Friday night. April SO There will be five performances in all, and the price of season tickets reserved is s4 and s5.5o, according to location. Single tickets for evening concerts reserved will be s1 and s15o All seats on the lower floor will be reserved for evening concerts.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-20

All seats to matinees are 50 cents, reserved only with season tickets. Balcony seats to all performances are only 5o cents.
 Damrosch will conduct all the chorus numbers as well as all the orchestral numbers of the festival He and his or chestrs and his vocal artists will arrive in Birmingham at noon on April 2S, and the first rehearsal is called for that aft ernon at o'clock. Damrosch and his orchestra will leave Birmingham Saturday at noon for St. Louis, where they open a festival engagement Sunday afternoon, May 9
 Prof. Fred L. Grambs, who is training a large mixed chorus for the festival. said he had a splendid rehearsal last night He will have the next rehearsal Thursday night and probably another re- hearsal Saturday night.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-20
Fireman Dies on Cruiser.

Washington April 19.-The commanding officer of the armored cruiser North Car oljna cabled to the navy department to- day from Guantanamo bay. Cuba, that George Dancey, fireman of the battle ship New Hampshire, died from Bright s disease on April IS. His body will be shipped to Norfolk on the collier Ajax, sailing April 21. Dancey. when he en- listed. gave as his next of kin his uncle, M. Dancey, of sos Grove street, Danville,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-20

The sale of seats for the music festival. to be held next week, was larger yester- day than on any previous day. So stated Manager w J. Hon last night.
 The railroads have issued excursion rates for the festival. These rates are to be effective from April 27 until April 30 into Birmingham. and for return until midnight of Saturday, May i. The spe- cial round-trip rates apply to all territory within a radius of D miles of Birming- ham. and in addition to that special round-trlp tickets from Atlanta will be on sale.
 For parties of % or more the railroads will make special concessions, and all ready three parties from Alabama col leges have arranged to take advantage of the cheap fares.
 "The railroads are treating the Birming-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-20
Lodqe Notes.

Ensley lodge of -Elks held an interest ing session tonight, which was we'll at tended. A number of committees made reports, including the entertainment com mittee. which is planning Bohemian supper The details have not been fully arranged. but the affair vii lbe given next week.
 Steel Ciu lodge, Knights of Pythias, will meet Tuesday evening at their Castle hall on Nineteenth street A full attend anee of the membership is desired
 The new full dress uniforms of the Pat riarch Militants have arrived and are be- ing distributed among the members. The canton will attend divine services in full dress at an early date.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-20

melancholy condition and frequently spoke of ending his life. On Sunday night he was even moro melancholy than be- fore and appeared to become more and more gloomy as the night progressed. and finally became so intense that hs sent the bullet crashing into his brain. .s2 re revolver was used.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-20
Jumps to HIs Death.

New York, April 19.-An unidentified man about 60 years old committed suicide today by jumping from window on the eleventh floor of Wanamaker's depart ment store, at Broadway and Ninth street, his body striking on the sidewalk on Ninth street. The man was unnoticed by the employees until he opened the win dow and jumped
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-20
Have You Entered the Great Word Contest?
If Not Do It Now and Win $8OO0O Chickering Grand
 Piano.


The E. E. Forbes Piano Co.,, has in- augurated great word contest and will distribute $15,0O0 worth of prizes to those making the largest list of words from the letters used in spelling the two words Forbes Pianos
 The first prize is beautiful $500 Chick ering Grand Piano; the second, $4oo
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-20

authorities today that he believes he was the intended victim of a poisoned pie Saturday night he was given pie by a negro girl He did not eat it Saturday night, and yesterday morning it appeared to contain paris green, or it may have been cooked in a copper vessel of some kind. The authorities have forwarded the pie to the state chemist.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-20
Convicts Are Leased.

Little Rock, Ark, April 19-Overriding the governor after several heated inter- views between him and Attorney General Norwood, the penitentiary board today leased 200 convicts to w. L.. Reeves for one year at $1 per day despite the fact that the legislature a short time ago passed a bill permitting counties to work the conyicts on the roads.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-20

Southern Railway, the popu- lar route to Atlanta. Trains leave 7::30 a. m., 4:25 p. m. and 1915 midnight. Chair, Parlor, Broiler, Buffet and Pullman cars. Go the old reliable way.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-20
aryan'WiII Go to Florida.

Tallahassee, Fla, April 1s.-Speaker Far riss of the Florida house of representa- tives received today a communication from William J. Bryan, accepting the in vitation rendered him to address the leg Islature. It will probably be next month before MT Bryan can come, as he has number of engagements
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-20
American Bound Drowned.

London, April 19.-An inquest just held at Brighton discloses the fact that a body found floating in the sea may be that of an American. The clothing bore the name of St. Louis firm, and the but tons are inscribed with the name of Memphis firm. The cause of the drown ingeis not known.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-20

Forbes Piano and many other prizes. If you have not entered this word contest do so at once. With just little effort you may secure one of these valuable prizes, if not, you will get a beautiful song book free.
 For particulars call, or address, Word Contest Department. E. F. Forbes Piano company.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-20
VjIIaue Suffers From Fire.

F'airmont W. Va. April 1s.-The village of Hammond, 12 miles from here, is burning and the fire departments of Fair mont and Grafton have been called on for help. Five dwelling houses had been de- stroyed and the fire was still burning fu- rlously and threatening the entire town at noon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-20
Venezuela Asked to Aid.

Willemstadt, Island of Curacao, April 10 The chamber of commerce at Caracas met recently and unanimously decided to re- quest aid from all similar organizations in Venezuela to oppose the abolition of the dfferential import duty on goods from the West Indies. Tine Caracas newspapers have joined in the campaign.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-20
HOLD MASS MEETING IN ENSLEY TODAY Will Enter Protest Against Greater Birmingham BUSY DAY IN POLICE COURT Cases of Prohibition volstors Will Be Heard Today-Personal and Gen
 eral News of the
 Steel City.
BUSY DAY IN POLICE COURT

Ensley, April s.-Cspeeial )-Mueh in- terest is being taken in the mass meet ing to be held at the city hal ltomor- row afternoon at S:30 o'clock to hear the Greater Birmingham ill discussed. A number of local men will address the meeting. The senator and representa- tives of Jefferson county have been in vt~-= to be present and an automobile parade has been arranged for o'clock. A brass band will be in attendance. The Commercial club of Ensley has the af- fair in charge.
 This afternoon a force of men em- ployed by the Commercial club, decorated the city hall. which presents quite fes- tive appearance. A large crowd is ex- pected It is stated resolutions will be offered protesting against the annexation of Ensley to Birmingham.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-20
Police Court Busy.

Mayor D. F. Sugg held a busy session of the police court this morning and disposed of the heavy docket with dis patch The prohibition cases, which were the result of the wholesale arrests Sat urday night. attracted much attention. The cases were continued. however, until Tuesday morning. The negro gamesters captured by Officer Brown, ware fined $15o each. A number of other cases were disposed of, all being of a minor na- ture
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-20

We have made good connec- tions in the east and are now prepared to receive applica- tions for loans on central busi- ness property at low rates of interest. We solicit your busi- ness.
 J. B. COBBS R. E. & INS. co.
 209-210 Hood Bldg.
 Bell Phone 2254
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-20

Where Sun Dials are made Dent Marble Works, All N 20th St.
The Wallace miner. [volume] (Wallace, Idaho) 1907-current, 1909-03-11

Gertie Mining Company-elec-
ton October II, 1908. Directors:
l.. w. Hutton, A. A. Booth, }. II.
Griffith, Spokane; and NJ. j..
Maher, Burke. j. II. Trayers,
secretary; office, Hutton block,
Spokane.
Temple Mining Company-elec-
ton September %, 1908. Direct
ors: John Stambaugh, Bonnell
McKelvey, Youngstown, o.; David
Gross, A. II. Featherstone, DR..
Chas. r. Mowery, G. F. 0. Mer-
riam and Herman J. Rossi, Wal
lace. A. II. Fcatherstone, secre-
tary and treasurer; office, Otterson
block, Wallace.
Sister Mining and Milling Com
pany-election June 2, 1908. Di-
rectors: Frank p. Maxwell, +.
II. Pattison, Otto A. OLSON, Wal
lace; Charles V. Genoway, Spo-
kane; and James a. Perkins, Col
fax, Wash. E. II. Pattison, secre-
tary and treasurer; office Postotiice
building, Wallace.
Pittsburg Lead Mining Company
election July 80, 1908. Direct
ors: Henry S. Collins, Julian
Kennedy, J. Fred Byers, S. Sever
ance, G. B. Obey, r. G. Patterson,
Ralph Longenecker, Pittsburg, Pa;
Christopher Murphy, Chicago; and
B. +. O'Nell, Wallace. Henry l..
Collins, president; offices, COZ Ber-
ger building, Pittsburg, Pa.
Snowstorm Mining Company
election July %, 1908. Directors;
r. L. Greenough, A. G. CLANCY,
Missoula, Mont; T. l.. Greenough,
Jr., Larson; W. D. Greenough,
Spokane; j. Howard, Arizona;
P. J. Kline, Helena, Mont; and
James Bean. Mullan. Il. Leo
Greenough, Jr., manager. Office,
Larson, Idaho.
Hypotheek Mining and Milling
Company--election April 81, 1908.
Directors: Octave Quay, Frank
Quay, Kingston, Ida; B. S. Knud-
son, A. B. Wingctt, Spokane,
Otto A. OLSON. Wallace. Otto A.
OLSON, assistant secretary and
treasurer; Office, Barnard block,
Wallace.
II. T.. NJ. Mining Company-In-
corporatcd May IS, 1908. Direct
ors: Howard Haseltine, II. Y.
Edwards, J. W. Higgins, Spokane;
c. A. Montgomery, Harpstcr, Ida;
and Charles Buckley, Hillyard,
Wash. II. V. Edwards, secretary;
office, Hyde block, Spokane.
Occur d'Alcnc Standard Mining
& Milling Company-election Janu-
airy II, 1908. Directors: J. B.
Carson, Thomas Goodwin, A. J.
Wendler, Frank e. thinner, II. A.
Bostwick, John 7. Huetter, Spo-
kane; Thos. Anderson, Tekoa,
Wash. A. J. Wcndler, secretary
and manager; Office, Spokane.