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The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-27
BLOUNT MURDER
 CASE CONTINUES

Amite La, March 26-The most i'm portant development during the trial of Avery Blount, charged with rnurdering the Breeland family, come today, when Judge Ellis decided to admit the dying statement of Breeland, as related by wit nesses.
 Witnesses testified that Breeland had said he realized he was dying and then declared that Avery Blount had shot him; that either Ben Kinchen or Jim Bank ston was with Blount; and that after he (Breeland) had been shot, they shot his wife and step-daughter. On cross examination one of the witnesses said that Breeland's reputation as to truth was not good and that ordinarily he would believe him under oath.
 It was also testified that Avery Blount was the only man living in or near Tick flaw who owned a ten-guage breech load ing sho.gun. Empty shells of this cal ibre were found on the scene of the killing.
 Blount had told one witness. according to evidence brought out by the prosecu- ton, that he was going to Amte with Ben Kinchen and that Garfield Kinchen might also go. This was about O oclock in the afternoon of the day of the kill ing. At that time Blount was con stable and Ben Kinchen was presumed to be a fugitive from Justice. Kinchen Mrs. Everett three days before. Mrs Everett was a daughter of the Bree- lands. She was murdered the same time as her parents
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-27

Action Expected EarU
 M The Hu1dIey Case

Washington, March 26.-(Special. )-Rep- resentative Underwood is for E. K. Campbell for judge of the Northern dis trict of Alabama. He said so unqualified ly today Inasmuch as an appointment will probably be made some time next week, MT. Underwood expects to call upon President Taft and do what he can in the interest of Mir. Campbell
 MT. Underwood says he does not expect . to indorse any republican for the position, that he never has, and that he does not understand that in naming a successor to Judge Hundley the President is going to confine himself to the ranks of the repub- lcan party in Alabama. It has been com- mon talk here in legislative and political circles that the President was going to give this judgeship his personal, careful attention, and MT Underwood has never understood it that if a successor to Judge Hundley was to be named that a worthy democrat who was an able and upright lawyer was to be barred out simply be- cause he was a democrat.
 Senator Banlkhead says he does not know exactly what day he and Senator Johnston will visit the President next week to discuss the appointment of a judge. Tuesday it may be, but possibly the visit will be deferred until Wednes- day. It depends upon the arrangement to be made Monday after the return of Senator Johnston from St. Louis.
 Senator Banlxhead states that he and Senator Johnston will take up the claims of democrat for judge. He did not care fn fodo aof rhnY, ha faxr i,,ti mating it would be time enough to speak of the candidate when the visit is made From what can be learned the six demo- crats, members of the House, who have
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-27
INDEX OF TODAY'S NEWS

Page i. Woman of mystery killed herself House members almost fight Prohibition debate begins in Milwaukee Tragic shooting in Columbus. Hundley case nearing it's end. Marines restored to old duties.
 Page ?. New board of education for Besse- mer. Finley speaks upon south's progress.
 Page 3. Government to gather statistics on Coosa river section Ensley protests against annexation to Birmingham. Editorial comment
 Page 5. Four convicts escape from Pratt Mines stockade. Board of Revenue wants expressions of opinion on enlarging courthouse. Tenants are moving into BrownM Marx annex. Two more postoffice safe suspects ar rested. Civic bodies decide to retain identity Louisville and Nashville engine turns over at Calera- Military men arrive today to inspect local companies. More than one new automobile a day in Birmingham for six weeks.
 Page s. General sporting news
 Page :. Birmingham society. Feminine Fancies. by Dolly Dalrymple Sunday at the churches. Trade review for the week.
 Page 8. Meridian's mayor indorses plans.
 Page g. Stock market shows little life. Cotton changes little for the week. Wheat regains part of losses
 Page 10. Mystery in death or Mrs. Lnrillard. Agreement on railroad rates.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-27
RUSSIA AGREES
 TO ANNEXATION

St. Petersburg, March 26.-The foreign office today confirmed the report of yes terday that Russia had decided to recog- nize the annexation of the provinces oi Bosnia and Herzegovina by Austria-Hun' gary, subject to certain conditions, but full accord on these conditions had not yet been reached
 Officials were reluctant to talk of this decision, by which Russia abandons the main lines of the policy pursued during the Servian crisis, but 1t was stated that the conditions in question do not apply to the internal administration of the prov inces. No attempt will be made to se- cure autonomy for Bosnia and Herze- goVina,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-27
COAL MINERS WILL
 NOT GO ON STRIKE

Indianapolis, March 26.--"I see no pros pect of a strike in the anthracite coal field,' said Thomas L. Lewis. president of the United Mine Workers of America, at the close of today's session of the national executive board of the organiza- tion. The miners will continue at work indefinitely, that is, unless the operators demand that new agreement be signed to take the place of the one that expires April 1, or that the miners demand that the operators sign an agreement embody- ing the stipulations presented to the operators at the recent meeting we had with them in Philadelphia.
 q hope for another conference with the anthracite operators next week or the fol- lowing week"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-27
MARINES ARE RESTORED
 TO OLD DUTIES BY TAFT

Washington, March 26.-The last re- maining vestige of the Roosevelt order taking marines off the battleships and cruisers of the United States navy was swept away today when President Taft after the matter had been considered at a Cabinet meeting, directed that an order be issued restoring the marines to exactly the same duties they performed prior to being ordered ashore.
 After Congress had placed a provision in the navy appropriation bill to the effect that certain percentage of the marine corps should be assigned to ship duty, an order was issued the day before President Roosevelt went out of office, restoring the marines to ships, but placing them under the orders of the captains of ves- sells on which they were to serve.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-27

Under the old order of things, the ma rines were given specific duties. One of them was to man certain guns of the sec ondary battery. The order placing them under the direction of the ships captain made it possible to assign the marines to any sort of duty and to deprive them of manning any part of the ships battery.
 In restoring the old regulations, the President acted upon the recommendation of the general board of the navy. The following memorandum was issued on the subject at the White House:
 Upon the recommendation of the gen. eral board, it was decided at the cabinet meeting that the amendments to the reg ulations adopted on March in regard to the marines should be revoked and the old regulations should be restored"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-27
pinneer Settler Dead.

Tempe, Ariz.. March 26.-Col Alonzo Didalev is dead here, aged S2 years. He was one of the earliest settlers Of Cal ifornia, fought through the civil war and attained the rank of colonel Tn the Confederate army. He refused to sign a parole and went to Mexico and fought with Maximillian.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-27
RUMOR OF DISASTER

At late hour this morning the Associated Press reported rumor that the battIeship Mississippi was blown up in Guantanamo harbor, Cuba. Ef- forts were made to get in touch with Cuban points by wireless communca- ton, but without avail. At the time of going to press no confirmation had been obtained of the rumor.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-27
Committee of Investigation.

Washington. March 26.-An examination into diplomatic and consular affairs is sought by Representative Bennett of New York who has introduced bill provid- ing for the appointment of committee of three senators and three representa- lives. It carries an appropriation of $50 0OO0.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-27
Insurance Men Acquisted.

New York. March 26.-Late today the jury in the trial of George R. Scrugham of Cincinnati and Charles Stirrup. charged with conspiracy in connection with the election of trustees of the New York Life Insurance company in 1906. found the defendants not guilty. Scrugh- am was chairman of the international pol icyholders committee, and Strrup was his assistant. It was alleged that they had tempered with the ballots.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-27
Frenchman Again Beaten.

Des Moines. Iowa, March 26.-Jesse Reamer of Des Moines defeated Rsoul de Rouen here tonight in finish wrestling match, securing the first fall in thirty-one minutes and the second in twenty-two xainutes. The match was rough.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-27

Local Gossip About Appointment.
 Not entirely given up" was the im- presson given out by a large number of Judge Hundley's friends yesterday. How ever, 1t is pretty well known in Birming- ham from the best authority that the ap- pointment will not be made for at least a week or 10 days, and it is claimed many things might happen in that short time.
 There is one other thing practically eer- tain, according to prominent republicans in all the mixture of uncertainties and that is that Joseph o. Thompson will not only be advised, but his advice in the matter will be more than influential when the time for the appointment comes.
 MT. Thompson, 1t is claimed, is still the man behind the gun in Alabama and while there may be sufficient opposition to one appointment which he desires. he will have just as free a hand In the second choice. And if Judge Hundley is out of the field, most probably District Attorney o. D. Street will be that second choice. This, too, is on good authority.
 Republicans in Alabama have little fear that President Taft will appoint demo- crat. While they themselves are split up on wanting Smith and Peasants and Street, they express no fear about the chances of a democrat.
 It is almost safe to say that before the appointment is made MT. Thompson will be called back to Washington, and will consult with both the Attorney General and the President.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-27

opposed Judge Hundley will not join the senator in any recommendation. They have already submitted names to the President at his request they state, and as there are three of these republicans, and they have never been trying to get a man of their own, he can make his se- lection of judge from one of the three who are recommended as being in every way in their opinion. worthy and cap ahle
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-27
Constable Seriously Hurt.

Constable Abe Lofts fell from the Southern railway coal chute last night about 12 o'clock and crushed his skull on the tracks below. In company with two fellow officers the party was wend- ing it's way to the sand pit at the top of the structure, where craps game is alleged to have been progressing. The night was dark and being unfamiliar with the surroundings, the officer missed his foothold. An operation was performed on the injured man this afternoon at the Co., lumbus hospital. His condition is crit ical
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-27

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Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-04-02
WESTERN CANADIAN
COAL STRIKE GENERAL

Wuuipec April 2-Thc coal strike in
the western Canada mines became gem
crll today. AN of the camps except one
COR two are affected.
Th. miners want Che same terms as
those given the Grows Nest Pass Coal
company's employees. This company
withdrew from the operators conference
and made its own terms with its men.
It is understood that the Canadian Pa
clno ra Tread has been prepared FOR tho
strike and has coal AN over its system.
Al Lethbrioge. 10000 tons Of coal are
dumped on the prairie near the track.
AT the camps in district No. is covering
eastern British Columbia and tho prov
ince Of Alberta are affected by the strike
with the exception of the camps Of the
Crows Nest Pass Coal company O. Fer
mic Michel aud Carbonate. the Maple
Leaf company of Bellevue and Canada
West az Tabor, who have broken away
from tho Western Coal Operators assoc
citation. John r. Calvin. vice president
OF district No. IS OF the United Mine
Workers of America. has resigned He
win move 20 Ohio 20 live. The miners
declare there ls no agreement that an
entirely different phase has been put on
Affairs within the last week BY The
agreement arrived az IN the anthracite
regions OF tho United states and by the
agreement between the iudependent
Crows Nest Pass Coal company and
their men.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-04-02
REPUBLICAN
LEADERS SURE
OF Their Ability to Pass the Payne
Tariff Bill Whenever They
Wish to Do So.
PROBABLY WEDNESDAY NEXT.
Whip Dwight sending out Notices to
Every Republican Member OF House
To De in His Scat Monday.

Washington. April 2-Thc Republican
leaders of tho house today, as result
of a careful canvas, expressed absolute
confidence IN their ability TO pas the
tariff bin whenever they decided to
put it upon It's passage.
The decision now is 10 put the bin
on its passage next Wednesday, ths
seventh inst.
Tho announcement was confidently
made by the Republican leaders that
they would have sufficient strength 20
vote down motion by the Democrats
To- rc-commit the bill with instructions
which viii be the test vote.
Notices are being sent out by kepub-
ican whip Dwight for every kopubl-
can member OF the house TO be ln his
seat Monday % vote on a rule looking
10 the early passage OF the Payn bill.
The understanding today among ,lo
Republican leaders Ga that the rule win
provide for o. separate vote from tns
house on the lumber and hide schedules.
The ways and means committee viii
amend the bin 50 as TO strike on .hs
proposed CounterVaiIinE duty on 90
"a duty of 20 cents bushel on barley
The interests which demand that the
duty be taken on petroleum and tn
duty on beer increased are continuing
their fight for q separate vote 4 IFS
possible that the rule VIII pe INIT a.
vote On the coal and mon schedules.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-04-02

chant aud Del now On company with bis
uI.. travelling about tho country re-t-
Dos up and having "a good time lft'-
It'd years. continuous business in tuH
thriving Ohio city, Mrs Paige passed
through Sale Lake city forty years
.t'. When She was moro girl. making
lN' NIP boo company with her father
.udse Mcclure who was for years on
I1' bench Iu uofthrru Ohio. lu speak
ing ot hDr "trip tu Utah iu tho early
uINs Mrs paIg. said. "Salt Lake.
was so different boo those days 10 wHa
boo 1863. and DO seemed that silver had
just been discovered Iu this uoirhboi-
mood. and everybody was talking about
SILVER mines. We stopped It the Towns.
,ud House. and hy the way ] could
md 200 ono here this morning who
could tell mc where tho Townsend
House was I duaUy found that tl.
ntID %. The hotel was affpTwHrI
changed to The Continental hotel and
] went aud visited o. this morning
Out draw t1o VOL. The hotel Was large.
inoWy and homDli1o with its two MAIN.
a sad wreck now. The men about the
hotel talked SOD much about discovery
of silver That I asked Hther why be-
dld mot Invest In O. silver mime. Flo
was always conservative man. was
nay father and told me it would not
ho wise Co invest iu property $50 far
away whore no. would not Doe able to
watch 20. ] have always remembered
salt Lake city, and have always want
ed Co come back 7 remember when
we were here 10 was the twcnty-seroud
anniversary of the coming in of tho
Mormons. and they had "a great coIr-
hrduou at the tabernacle 10 seemed
to me that the tabernacle had no doors.
or was not completed, as the whole
building seemed To Dee open. never
felt old before but when I think 90
was forty years ago since was here.
~ seems Ike a long time" Mr. and
AIRS Paige are enjoying their trip very
much. and Mr. Paige says he heard that
President Taft intended 20 attend the
g. A. u. encampmont I'm this city next
ttll ana said. 'N0u win ind BIN
TART as we call him back home, CD
be biz. broad man in every sense OF
the word. He viii make the best pres
ldent we have had for many wears"
Lead ScNcu-Ycar- Old informed ia
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-04-02
AMUSEMENT HALL OPENED.
Farmers Ward Scene OF Bic Reunion
Yesterday and Today.

The people of Farmers ward last
evening celebrated royalty the opening
ot their new amusement hall The event
had been looked forward TO Tor months
and elaborate preparations made and the
entertainment and BANQUET proved that
io pains HHd been spared in making tho
opening worthy OF the ward and of the
new haIL The amusement committee.
y. u frDo, chairman. was ably assisted
nN il" members of the Relief society.
the Urinary. The Young Ladies assoc
cAbon and Religion classes. The bisl-
oprIc aud the building and finance com
mittees acted as the reception commit
On the afternoon from 20 IA baursirt
was served tu 40 people on Che lower
floor of the new building and "a splendid
program was also rendered THE orche--
trt ana band kept the dance fu progress
when there was mo- special order On the
evening from s To- 1880. there were SnO
people present io enjoy the dance. tue
was Ed. McLelland.s recitation 0f ne
'ulouuN between ST. Peter at heavens
gate and various ward members as thew
appeared and pressed thcir claims for
entrtuce-saint and sinner. old maid and
hachrlol, hlsnoprIc and ianitOr each ru-
celNcd his little roast"
Inc building itself showed OF 90 spIon-
giu GOV ahldge dt night The main hall.
.,Noo rect. WIS the eeutcr % attra ction.
the stage with new scenery and curtain
made q splendid impression These gre
the work Of Charles Peterson. and i1
beauty and mechanical convenieuces
nave rev EQUALS iu any ward amusement
nall. Tho electric light effects on tie
room IRON the triple wired system. dis
played nom the ceiling 90 feet above
me ednclnE nooT. pleased every eve THO
banquet nan Relief society hall kitchen
ana dressing rooms on tho lower floor
nave every needed convenience. The sol-
lqltN or the structure. the convenience
on arrangement between the old and Inc
new buildings. and the simple beauty of
lht furnishings were matters of general
satisfaction, and the building commit
tee received many words of commend
uon. A modern steam heating plant
win ample capacity Tor both the meet
lnEhouse ana amusement hail has also
heeh Installed. ana il Be- the intention 20
rc-seat the Westinghouse with modern
peWs.
Today az .. no. the children OF tb,.
Malo We're given a dance and banquet.
Of the ward is 90 order
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-04-02
ARLINGTON CEMETERY.
Report Of Commission ON Memorial
Amphitheatcr Is submitted

Washington. April 1.-The commits.
sion of which President TAFT while
secretary of war; was member. au-
pointed 20 prepare plans for menu
Ui7l amphitheater in the Rational Gene
ctety at Arlington. Va. has submitted
its report 20 Congress
The plans prepared 10y Nuv Nor, are
chltccts contemplate a. roofIoss stt1ia-
urc covering 1900 square feet tho uI-
tinato cost OF which would be $685. 600
There would Doc seating room for about
1000 persons. ~ is contemplated
that crypt should bo constructed UNI
der the colonnado ana that 90 should
be used for the burial OF distinguished
men who merit such dcc0Rnitiou from
the nation. Provision is made also
for memorial busts or portraits and
statues in the col0uuadc. somewhat
as has so frequently been done" say
the architects. elm the famous Campo
santos Of Europe Iu preparing the
designs such classic structures as the
theater Of DiOnysius az Athens. and the
Roman theater at orange were studied.
but the architects have strivcn rather
10 keep the proposed building I'm bar
mony with the old colonial buildings of
Washington. such as tho White House
and the Capitol.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-04-02
CURDLING WELLS IN
DETECTIVES OFFICE
Wei Dressed Young Man Put THROUGH
The Third Degree" 10y
Detective Sheets

8 uuu dressed. good looking young
mau named Frank Mcclellan. was ll-
r.stod about noon TO-DAY by Detectives
Wilson and Wheeling. $40 chars. h.a
been lodl,d against him. but chief
ul Detectives Sheets says N. HII l.
Dl1rgrj with Nagrlucy
According t0 sheets. yuuue Mcclellan
Is 3D. CRATER p.ckpockot WuI -GriNius
I1au. a., was 'con hanging about th,
temple grounds and vas placed undo.
urr0st hy the detectives
Auor being taken Co the station the
detectives tried Co get some nf0rma-
Uuu from the prisoner which bee seemed
od' ir the detectives office and. iudg-
iug from tho noise issuing from that
mysterious chamber. WAS subjected to
something like the third degree"
Toll me where &c is2" Sheets was
heard Co demand Goo am angry voice
Honest, 7 don't know walled the
prisoner Then there was "a sound as
though q blow was struck and the pris-
-oucr emitted howl as though in great
pain. Sheets was asked Dr. tho man
had been punished, and replied that
mo- one even touched McClcllaud but
that he thought DE was going 90 be-
hurt, hence the cries. The detectives
had nothing whatever 60 give out eX-
cCpt that Mcclellan is a CRATER. pick
pocket surothing man and no good. -"
Sheets positively denied that anything
out OF the way was done 90 the pris-
oner, but from the cries that could be
beard in the han way ono would he
Justified I'm assuming the man was
being badly treated.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-04-02
PROSPERITY FAIR TO
Be OPENED TONIGHT
Every body h Invited to Attcnd-Prilcs
Tor some and "a Chance
For All,

Tonight the much-talked-0f "rros-
pefty Fall' win De- opened and the
people win have tho opportunity oc
verifying an the good things that have
been said OF d. Al s O'Clock, Goorsa.S.
NcAlUstgr president OF thc Manu- ac-
Jurors association. VIII make arc uI-
dress OF welcome and declare tho faIr
open. The ladies q. A. d. band wil
b1 ON hand during the evening. I4e
band consists OF 20 pieces and tho wem-
h.rs win Doe stationed in the Office Il
III. IS Ensign Doc me front ot tn. build
ms.
Everybody who g1os 10 tlo ialr VIII
require "a Ticket They arc FREQ and may
b. hld for the asking from One stores ~
the city, Zach tHket I- numbered ana
as 35 prizes win be given away eve >
evening. ID means that sa of Che uckets
turned Jon at Ue door each evening giu
draw prizes Iuc prizes consist oi Hu
kinds ol th.uBs, from 3 c.utE salk %.
f8lt up t0 $3.50 fountain prn.
The invitation Us extended 20 every
0ur to taste and try thu various prod-
urts The Utah Gas uud Coke rHm-
Uaur h1F demonstration ON hand
every evening making pics and llher
good things
Tlc o. %. Mcdonald candy Company
c1aoa and the tea furnished by ID owe
lrtt Bros. ANA the wamles which lrs
COINS 10 boz made every evening by the
lutemouutain Milling company WIN
au b.d for takeu.