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The daily sentinel., 1909-01-23
HICKEY TELLS OF KILLING
The MESA COUNTY YOUTH
Declares Joe Sullivan Gave Him Suf-
ficient PrOvocatiOn.-Dead Man
Had No Weapon of Any
Kind.

Owing to the fact that il is of
keen local interest and that
many of the friends of the dead
man are declaring that they do
not believe the deceased was
trying to steal the horse when
killed, The Sentinel gives below
the testimony of W. 5. Hockey
at the coroncr's inquest in Delta.
Hcckey tells of killing young
Joe Sullivan, of Hannah Creek
The cOrOner's jury. as has been
previously announced by The
Sentinel, eNoncrated MIR. Hockey
and declared that il did not be-
lievc that the kiung was feIon-
ious. When Sullivan was buried
at Whitewater. this county. II
few days ago, there was great
outpouring of people. indicating
belief in the innocence %. the
dead man. The general details
of the tragedy are well known
to Sentinel readers.
The Delta Tribune gives Heckeys $
testimony. as follows:
William II. Hockey. principal be-
ing duly sworn according to law.
says that | am g. years old. lived
in Delta county about 10 years. lived
on Doughspoon ranch going ON four
years. rent said ranch from the town
of Delta. Myself and wife. Jennie,
are the whole of my family. Have
boy living with me by name of Brad
FORD Seabourn. stays here nights. was
here last night part of the night
On Wednesday. January l3th.
three men came to our place. won't
to the corral, looked at stallion colt.
colt nearly two years old Stood dt
corral and talked awhile. then ask ed
me If | was not feeding some cattle.
| answered yes They asked ii |
had any objection to them looking
over the cattle. as they had lost some
cattle. tthis was between 8 and 4
clock p M The three started
toward the cattle, the young fellow
tphrtv killed. after going 200 or So
yards, came back. All three of the
men were riding horses. and came TO
my place on horses. Other two went
down to cattle. Do not think they
stopped to look at cattle. but rode on
ttEat is the two mem and have not
seen them since. When young fell
low came back he asked me if / had
seen any strange horse around here.
| answered no. He spoke about
having some horses among some wild
horses. He stayed but "a few min
utes, then want away. Rode down
after the other two and caught up
with them, after going 100 rods.
They went out east from house
did not watch them longer, and got
ready to feed my stock. Deceased
tyoung fellow came back to my
place yesterday evening about 1
O'Clock or little later. did not
know any of the men. The mems
ages | could not estimate. When
deceased came back he asked if he
could stay all night. | told him |
guessed he could. Deceased went to
barn then, came back after 20 or
more minutes. Claimed his feet We're
cold. told him TO 20 to the stove
and warm them. He went to house.
talked with him afterwards in the
house until about 10 p. m. Claimed
his father used to run ranch on
kannah Creek. Claimed his father
The daily sentinel., 1909-01-23

This is no red, yellow or blue tag
sale-it is bona fide discount sale
from original plain price tickets. 30
and 80 per cent.-Crown Furniture
Company.
The daily sentinel., 1909-01-23

See me for that new hose. 4
Mckenzie. 545 Colorado avenue.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-03-02
SPECIAL DINNER Is
GIVEN JUDGE TAFT

Columbus, Miss, March 1.-(Special.)
Judge ]. M. Dickinson, the native Co
lumbian who will be Secretary of War
in President Taft's cabinet, has been
enjoying the day with friends of his
boyhood here. Since the arrival of this
distinguished gentleman, his wife and
Hon. George r. Peck, who accompanied
them from Chicago yesterday at noon,
they have been besieged with callers.
They were the guests of Mrs. Sue Bill
ups Hudson at a luncheon today and
this afternoon they drove around the
city again, They will leave in Judge
Dickinson's private car tomorrow aft
ernoon at 2:30 over the Southern Rail-
way for Nashville via Birmingham.
Mrs. Dickinsons girlhood home is Nash
vile, and two or three days will be
spent there before returning to Chicago,
where final preparations for their re-
moval to Washington about the 18th In
slant will be made.
The plans arranged for the reception
of Judge Dickinson and party who ar
rived in Columbus yesterday were in a
manner upset by the fact that the train
on which the party arrived was nearly
two hours late. The party which in
cludes Judge and Mrs. Dickinson and
Hon. George r. Peck, chief counsel for
the Chicago, Milwaukee and st. Paul
railroad, came over the Mobile and
Ohio, and the train, which was
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-03-02
JUDGE Dickinson VIII
Be In Birmingham To-Day

! scheduled to arrive at 1870 p. M, did
not reach the city until 2 o'clock.
Quite number of Judge Dickinson
old friends assembled at the depot
meet him, but as the luncheon hour
approached the crowd began to dis
perse, and when the train finally rolled
in Hon. T. P. Franklin and ex-Lieuten-
ant Governor James T. Harrison were
the only ones left to welcome the dis
linguistic ed guests. Governor Harrison
is the brother of Miss Mary Harrison,
who is entertaining the party, and they
were driven Immediately to her home
on North Seventh street. Quite a num-
ber of Judge Dickinson's old friends
called on him at the Harrison home
yesterday afternoon. but few had the
pleasure of seeing him, as he, Mrs.
Dickinson and Judge Peck went out
for an automobile ride. On this ride
they were accompanied by Willis Garth
and Miss Mary Govan Billups.
Judge Dickinson's visit Is of a purely
social nature and it is understood that
he desires no ostentation or public
demonstration of any sort during his
stay here.
Besides being well acquainted in Co
lumbus, Judge Dickinson has a number
of relatives here, being related to sew
eral of our most prominent families
OF course his relatives will entertain
in honor OF the judge and the members
of his party, but the entertainments
will be informal in nature, the numb Der
of guests in every instance being
| limited.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-03-02
RUSSIAN CREDIT
Is IMPROVING

St. Petersburg, March General de-
bate on the budget of 1909 began today
in the duma. M. Aleveienko. president of
the budget committee, showed that ex-
penditures had increased $13S 100000 in
the last two years as compared with an
earlier annual average of s46,O00,OOO. He
said that 43M per cent of the budget es-
innate was devoted to military purposes,
and 12h per cent to education, agrarian
reforms, etc. In conclusion he declared
that the record of the last loans con-
stituted a chronicle of the death of Rus
sian credit.
M. Shengareff, constitutional democrat.
pointed out that the expenditures of the
ministries of war and interior and of
the prison department had increased so
per cent during the constitutional epoch
He demanded a reduction of the peace
strength of the army.
Finance Minister Kokosoff, in reply,
conceded the justice of the criticisms of
the military expenditure and declared that
no further increase should be allowed.
The last loan, he said, had been concluded
under difficult circumstances and with
the war cloud hanging over the Balkans,
delay was impossible.
The minister declared that despite the
effect of the war with Japan. the in
ternal disorders and the international un-
rest arising from the troubles in Morocco
and the Balkans, Russian credit now was
steadily improving.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-03-02
LUCKY BALDWIN
DIES AT RANCH

Los Angeles, Cal, March lie. ].
Arcadia, on Baldwin's ranch at oclock
this morning after an illness of several
weeks. He was 81 years of age
Death came quietly after an illness of
several weeks, Mr.. Baldwin having been
unconscious for several hours before
death. At his bedside were Mrs. Baldwin,
their daughter, niece and other rela-
tives
His illness which began with a serious
sinking spell February was preceded by
an attack of influenza.
Mr.. Baldwins possessions are scattered
up and down the length of the state. He
purchased ranch at Santa Anita for
100000 and built splendid hotel at the
southern end of Lake Tahoe, and in San
Francisco he built and established the
hotel and theatre that bore his name.
terially to his fortune.
Baldwin will be buried in San Fran
cisco but the date of the funeral has not
been determined. The fortune left by
Mr. Baldwin is estimated by Haun I'm
rub. his manager, at s25, 900, 600 Little is
known of the details of the will left
by the noted turfman. 1t is certain, how
ever, his widow and daughter have been
literally provided for.
Rumors of impending contests of the
will have been rife during Baldwins
illness. 1t is reported that the will CON
tains a specific statement denying the
existence of more than one widow.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-03-02
TRADING OF WITNESS FILLS
JUDGE HART WITH DISGUST
Hosts Are Gathering
For The Inauguration

Washington, March 1.-The national
capital is the mecca toward which the
inaugural hosts are making their pill
grimage. The advance guard of the
throngs which quadrenially visit Wash
ington, to witness the induction into
office of a new President, began today
in earnest.
From every point of the compass
every train and steamboat entering
Washington today was burdened with
humanity, several military civic and
other organizations being represented
The arrival of each military organiza-
tion at the Union station was signal
lied with a blare of trumpets, footing
of flies and beating of drums.
This city has put on holiday garb
and the streets are swarming with visi-
tors.
Extraordinary precautions are being
taken by the authorities to protect in
auguration visitors from pickpockets
and thieves. At every point of arrival
and at other places an array of keen
eyed detectives have been placed on
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-03-02
TENNESSEE LEGISLATURE
BROUGHT TO STANDSTILL

Nashville, March 1.-The IS senator's
who failed to answer roll call Friday
morning, thereby breaking a quorum, are
still outside the states borders and the
Legislative tangle continues. Today the
Joint session. reconvened from its re-
cess taken Saturday afternoon and with
out accomplishing anything, another RE-
cess" until tomorrow morning was taken
Besides blocking legislation, the absent
members appear to have, in a measure,
tied up the financial machinery of the
state.
Practically all appropriations for ex-
penses of government are only available
until March 10 and after that date moth
Ing can be paid until a new appropria-
tion bill has been passed, except appro-
priations provided for by special statute.
The salary of the governor and the heads
of the various departments are provided
for. Such is also the case with respect
to the salaries of judges, but all clerks
in the various departments at the cap
itol were provided for In the general ap-
preparation bill.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-03-02
STATEWIDE BILL GOES
THROUGH IN ARKANSAS

Little Rock, March 1.-The Gam bill
providing for statutory statewide pro-
hibition passed the house this afternoon
by vote of So to 27. The passage of
the bill was followed by a demonstration
lasting several minutes. So great was
the demonstration and general confusion
which followed that the house abandoned
any attempt to continue further busi-
ness and adjourned.
The passage of the bill followed three
days of the most strenuous procedure the
legislature has seen this session. 1t also
followed the rejection of the Simpson
substitute bill, providing for submission
which was lost by a vote of A to S5, at
the close of the morning session.
The last day of the prohibition fight in
the house was witnessed by as many
spectators as could crowd into the house
chamber. Many women were on the
floor of the house, seated among the rep
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-03-02
No Statement Given out.
100000 PACKAGE
FINALLY TURNS UP

Chattanooga, March IA special to
the Times from Bristol says: Not un-
til today when he received orders to
return to work would a local express
messenger tell that his suspension was
due to the seemingly mysterious disap-
pearance of 100000 that was in his
care when the train left Bristol for
Norfolk week ago. The money was
addressed to a trust company in Wash
ington. The expressman misread the
address "U. S. Treasury" and recalling
that he had orders to route treasury
shipments via Norfolk caused this ship
ment to go astray. Four days of con-
slant wiring finally located the money,
but not in time to meet the emergency
for which it was intended.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-03-02
INDEX OF TODAY'S NEWS
Page l..

Page 1.
More sensat tions in Cooper case.
Collector Crum resigns office.
Special dinner given to Taft.
Hosts gathering for inauguration
Judge Dickinson to pass through Bir-
mngham.
Clements is convicted by jury.
Tennessee legislature at standstill.
Only one farmer on Standard Oil jury.
Statewide prohibition bill passes in Ark
ansas.
Page 2.
Bessemer council in regular session.
Back taxes paid by land company.
Page ).
Work begins on shovel factory.
Property sells for good price
For monuments on battlefield.
Page ..
Editorial comment.
Page 5.
Storekeeper shot by bold burglar on
Third avenue.
Bowron gives reasons for opposing
big government bond issue.
Mayor Ward vetoes printing ordi-
nances.
Jack, the Brlnule Dull, ulSCuSScS
muzzles in general.
Dentists working for big attendance
at Birmingham convention.
George Barton, noted safe blower
captured by Birmingham police.
Joint water meeting will be held this
afternoon.
Page 8.
Bankheads S tribute to Wiley.
Banquet in honor of Poe.
Great confusion in closing hours Of
Congress.
Sundry civil bill is passed.
Page 7.
Birmingham society.
Feminine ..Fsncies, by Dolly Dalrymple.
Page 8.
Tennis cabinet in last session.
Advance report on immigration.
Page 9.
Stocks recover some of losses.
Cotton makes slight advance.
Wheat loses nearly cent in price
Page 10.
Mayor Sugg back on bench in Ensey
after illness.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-03-02

This will have the effect of seriously
Gripping the various departments of the
state and especially that of the depart
ment of justice. No payments can be
made to the old soldiers home, the var
ious hospitals for the insane, the indus
trial school and other state institutions
until an appropriation is made for them
in a general bill
Since the issuance of the order by the
speakers of the two houses of the legisla-
ture to State Treasurer Folk he has con-
suited with counsel and hes definitely
decided his future policy. He will pay
only for days of actual attendance of each
member of the general assembly. He will
continue to pay all other state ex-
penses up to March 10 when the appro-
priations under the bill passed by the
last legislature will have been exhausted.
1t is said to be the purpose of the
runaway state senators TO force a COM
promise in the selection of the state
election boards. 1t is further stated that
they express a determination to remain
out of the state until this end has been
accomplished.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-03-02
VERDICT OF GUILTY IN
CLEMENTS MURDER CASE

While the verdict was being read the
defendant Bob Clements, sat between his
aged father and Sheriff r. Shipp. The de-
fendant was chewing gum while the YER
dict was read and there was no percepti-
BILE change in the expression on his face.
Judge Vert shook hands with the de-
dendant and he said, THANK you"
Clements was at once taken back to
jail by Sheriff Shipp. He will be sem
fenced at 10 a. m. tomorrow. THE case
will be appealed to the supreme court, .
said w. w. Callahan for the defense to
your correspondent tonight.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-03-02

resentatives Sharp attacks on the Gam
bill were made up to the last minute, and
one of the strongest speeches made
against the bill was delivered just be-
fore the debate closed, by Mr.. Shafer of
Crittenden, chairman of the judiciary
committee, who attacked the bill from
the legal standpoint.
After the passage of the bill and be-
fore adjournment Mr.. Ard of Jackson in
troduced a bill to prohibit the manu-
facture or sale of soda water and other
drinks.
The Gam bill provides that liquor may
only be sold by druggists for such pur-
poses as art, mechanical, medicinal and
similar things and that wines may be
sold to churches for purposes of sacra-
ment.
Physicians must take out certificates in
giving prescriptions calling for alcohol or
liquor
A spirited contest in the senate is prom
ised when the bill Is taken up by that
body.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-03-02
CRUM GIVES UP JOB
AS PORT COLLECTOR.

guard to keep a sharp watch out for
the unwclcome visitor.
The first casualty incident to the in
augural preparations occurred at the
pension office building today, where
the inaugural ball is to be held. While
working on one of the stands E. Mel
Vile Swami, carpenter, fell a dis
tance of 10 feet, striking his head on
the stone floor. receiving a fractured
skull, from which he died later.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-03-02
Storm Breaks over Rome.

Rome March IA terrific storm broke
over Rome tonight doing much damage
to property and causing the death of
one person. The roof of the railroad sta
ton was partially destroyed and trav-
erels inside the building were greatly
frightened. A portion of the roof in
falling tore off the top of the Michael
Angelo cypress in the court of the Church
of Santa Maria Angel. This tree is sup
posed to have been planted $50 years
ago by the famous sculptor and painter
whose name 1t bears.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-03-02

Decatur, March -(Special.)-At S:15
o clock tonight the jury in the Bob Glenn
ents murder case reported in open court.
Gentlemen, have you arrived at YER
dict?" asked Judge Thomas w. Vert.
I'VE have" said Forman T. ]. Tillman.
The verdict in writing was handed to
Clerk James Fowler. Judge Vert said:
"Mr. Clerk, please read the verdict"
The clerk read: I'VE, the jury, find the
defendant guilty of murder in the first
degree and fix his punishment at life
Imprisonment"
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-03-02
ONLY ONE FARMER TAKEN
IN STANDARD OIL JURY

Chicago, March 1.-Eoy Cunningham of
Belvidere, Ill, is the only farmer on
the Standard OIL re-trial jury, which was
completed in the United States district
court Judge Andersons', today. The pre-
ponderance of agrculturists on the first
penal OF veniremen caused its dismissal
at the request of the Defense Attorney
John S. Miller wildly remembering that
it was a farmers jury which made pos
sible Judge Lands fine of $29,24O,000.
Mr.. Cunningham's companions in the
jury box include five grocers, a we'll
driver, retired jeweler, an advertising
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-03-02
TanuIe Over Salaries.

Washington, March 1.-Because of the
insistence of the senate ON it's amendment
appropriation bill increasing the salaries
OF the President. Vice President, the
Speaker and United States judges, a
deadlock has resulted The measure came
back to the house late in the afternoon
today and that body emphatically record
ed itself against all the amendments.
A long wrangle ensued over the question
of even asking a further conference
with the senate but it was briefly dropped
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-03-02

agent, a tailor, a mechanic and a live
stock dealer.
The opening statements of counsel VIII
be made tomorrow. AS the witnesses and
evidence will be about the same as in
the original hearing and the points at
issue have been sharply defined, it is
hoped to conclude the case in a fort
night. Judge Anderson last week ruled
informally that the company can be ac-
cused of only 36 offenses, for which the
highest possible penalty is an aggregate
fire of s72o,O0o
John d. Archbold has been subpoenaed
as a witness for the government
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-03-02
Taft Special Leaves.

Macon, Ca March 1.-The Taft spe-
cial." a train carrying $50 Georgians,
VIII leave here tomorrow morning
bound for Washington. The party con-
sists of prominent men and women
from this section of the state who will
attend the inaugural ceremonies. The
party is headed by Clark Grier, presi-
dent of the Taft club of Georgia, un-
der whose auspices the special train
is run. The personnel includes men
from all walks of life and among the
men are represented nearly all the
political faiths The train en- route
will pick up several parties at a num-
ber of Georgia towns.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-03-02
Appointment of Dean Wells.

Cambridge, Miss, March 1.-The tenn
porary appointment of Dean Charles l..
Wells of the Episcopal cathedral in New
Orleans as professor of history at Har-
ward was announced tonight. Dean Wells
will fill the vacancy caused by the leave
of absence granted to Professor Charles
Gross for the purpose of studying in Italy.
Dean Wells was formerly professor Of
history in the University of Minnesota.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-03-02
Pistol and Knife Duel.

Charlotte, N. c.. March IA special to
the Observer from Rutherfordton brings
news of a duel with knives and pistols in
that county Saturday night in which
Broadus Moorehead was shot and instant
ly killed and Coey Fisher and Charles
Stamey, the other participants, were ser-
ously stabbed. Stamey and Fisher made
an effort to flee to South Carolina, but
became so weak from loss of blood that
they were compelled to seek a physician
and werSRrrested. The quarrel was over
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-03-02
Charued With Fraud.

Memphis, Tenn, March 1.-C. S. Wis
ner under arrest in New Orleans was
formerly president of the Lancashire
Compress Co., of this city and is charged
In warrant sworn to by c. r. Boyce
of New Orleans, stockholder in the
concern, with selling machinery and
equipment the extent of $1,000 and APP
propriating She money to his own use.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-03-02
Prize FIGHTERS Arrested.

Chicago, March Harry Forbes,
former champion bantam-weight pusil-
list; William Forbes. his brother and
Edward Dunno were arrested tonight
on suspicion of being connected with
Fake" prize fighting games.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-03-02
Chicago Men Give Bond.

Chicago, March 1.-W. Vernon Booth,
president of A. Booth & Co., and f. R..
Robbins formerly assistant treasurer of
the company who were indicated jointly
last Saturday on charge of conspiracy
to defraud the Continental National bank
out OF 100000 gave bond of $4,000 and
$4,000 respectively today.