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The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1909-09-09
Detroit Police Unraveling Mys-
terry Of Whitman Case
DOCTOR is UNDER ARREST
MAYBELLE MlLLMAN's BOON
COMPANION GIVES POLICE NEW
EVIDENCE AND YOUNG MAN AT
ANN ARRoR IS NOW 5EINc
SOUGHT FOR CRIME.

Detroit, Men, Sept. s.--Dr. George
A. Fritch, held by the authorities in
connection with the tragic death of
Maybelle Millman, Of Ann Arbor, was
taken this morning into the Office OF
Captain Mcdonnell. OF the detectives
bureau and subjected to severe ex-
animation.
Sheriff CASTOR and the detectives
are aiding Captain Mcdonnell in an
effort to secure confession from the
accused physician. The stenogrpher
reached the captains Office, sent there
by the prosecuting attorney and DR..
Fritch was brought from the CELL
where he spent the night. He APP
peared nervous and excited when
ushered into the presence of the au-
thoritles whom ne had faced ON sew
eral previous occasions in connection
with the death OF young women who
died following surgical operations.
Prisoner Closely Guarded
The police kept close guard over
their prisoner and refused to permit
any one to communicate with the
doctor He is still held as an sus-
pect but Captain Mcdonnell declares
himself empnaticaaly to be in possess
sion Of damaging evidence which will
lead to formal charges. No other ar
rest has yet been made.
There may be another arrest with
In a short time. said Captain McDon-
nell "but / am satisfied with the
progress of the case thus far. DIR.
Fritcn never would have been held If
had not been satisfied with the evil
dence."
After Ann Arbor Man.
Detroit, Micn.. sept. 9.-Early to-
day Sheriff Castor received word from
Postmaster Prettyman at Ana Arbor
revealing the name OF the young man.
in Detroit, VINO sent money In q let
ter TO Miss Maybelle Millman, whose
body was found in Ecorse creek. The
arrest Of the man suspected of the
crime was looked for early today.
The man now sought by the sheriff
and Captain or Detectives Mcdonnell
was declared to be Immediately con-
nected with the case. last night, fol-
lowing the apprehension Of DIR. George
A. Fitch, who Is held at police head
quarters as suspect.
Tells Authorities More.
DIR. Fitch was taken into custody
after Martha Henning, Maybelle Mill
mans boon companion, was brought t.
Detroit from Ann Arbor and told more
to the authorities concerning Maybelle
Millman's mysterious movements IL
Detroit than she had heretofore re.
vealed.
DR.. Fritch, who since his arrest has
refused to discuss his plight, was ex.
pecred to make an effort today to Sc.
cure his release from custody. DIR
Fritch was arrested several years agt
in connection with the death of Edit
Presley OF Lansing, Mich, at the Hop,
sanitarium in Detroit. Later, how,
ever, he was released.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1909-09-09
OFFER OF ARBITRATION TO
SETTLE POLE CONTROVERSY,

Washington, Sept. s.-The coast
and geological survey will under
take to arbitrate the Peary- Cook
pole controversy, providing DIR.
Cook requests that it should be so.
In view OF the fact that Peary
has been operating under directions
OF the survey it will become the
duty OF that institution to compute
his notes without a request from
any one. and Acting Superintend-
ent Perkins said today that IL Cook
should SO desire the survey would
go over Cooks papers also.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1909-09-09
WELLMAN GIVES
UP HUNT FOR POLE
AMERICAN NEWSPAPER coRRE.
sPoNDENT A5ANDoNs PLANS
FOR SEEKING POLE IN
AIRsHIP.

Christiania, Sept. "A special dis
patch from Tromsoe to The Aften-
posten, says that Walter Wellman has
instructed his agent to arrange for
the return OF all the explorers property
from Virgo Bay, spitzbergen. as well
as the three men who were to have
spent the winter there.
Tt Is understood that Mr.. Wellman
has abandoned his plans for reaching
the north pole BY airship for next year.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1909-09-09
Ward COUNTY MAN
MAY BE FREED

ATinct. n. D., Sept. s.-The coron-
er's jury in the death Of Chas. HE
who was killed In drunken brawl
near Kenaston, find that q fail from
a horse week ago in which a frac-
ture Of the skull was supposed to have
occurred was partially responsible for
his death
The blow by Miller was struck with
his bare hand and he will probably be
freed.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1909-09-09
4. MUTT DIVESFROM
BROOKLYN BRIDGE
RUG BOAT CAPTAIN FISHES HIM
OUT AND HE MAY
SURVIVE.

New York. Sept s.A man who gave
his name to the police al "a. Mutt
aprang from trolley car late this ar
fernoon and dlved over the rail Of
the Brooklyn bridge info the East
river, 40 feet below.
Al tug boat captain nshed out the
man. He was unconscious. but re-
vived III the hospital and may 1--we.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1909-09-09
CAR employees
REJECT TERMS
THE CHICAGO STREET RAILWAY
TROUBLES STILL FAR
RoM SETTLEMENT.

Chicago, Sept. 9.-The wage scale Of
fered by the Chicago City Railway Co.
was rejected by an overwhelming vote
of the company's employees in a refer
endum which closed yesterday
This means a resort must be had to
arbitration on the south side car lines,
as well as on the north and west sides,
if further complications are to be
ayoitIed
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1909-09-09
STRIKERS GOING
BACK TO WORK

Pittsburg. Sept. s.--More than 5000
men were at work in the plant Of the
Pressed steel Car Co today. A thou
sand others were waiting for their
chance to enter the company's office.
BY Saturday the entire force, 5000
men, viii be back at work.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1909-09-09
COOK GOING AFTER EsKIMos

Copenhagen, Sept. s.--Dr. Frederick
A. Cook is fitting out ship here with
the object of returning to Greenland
and bringing back his Eskimo corn
panions. DR.. Cook proposes to corr
front Commander Peary and qualified
experts with them as well as with his
scientific data. He lie now dining in
the country, and will not return to
Copenhagen until late this evening.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1909-09-09
Message 70 MRS. Pearx.

Portland, Me-, Sept. s.-The text OF
the message to Mrs. Peary advising
her not to worry about Cook. as learn
ed here today, was as follows:
Indian Harbor, Labrador, via Cape
Ray, N. r., Sept 9.-Good morning.
Delayed by gale. Don't let Cook
story worry you Have him nailed.
Bert"
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1909-09-09

FIND MARS INHABITED.
Astronomical Expedition Discover,
lndubitable Proof or Water Vapor.

FFEWNEE SsENFV > VVE y 1921 ' NFWEs
san Francisco, Sept. According to
q statement made by Prof w. w.
Campbell, director Of Lick observatory,
the recent astronomical expedition
which has just returned from Mount
whitney. brought back proof that wa
ter vapor exists on Mars. The scien-
lists have In their possession, as the
result of the pictures which they took
from the summit of the mountains,
definite proof that the planet Mars is
capable OF supporting sentient beings.
The negatives made by the astron-
omers win be developed at once.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1909-09-09
ADMITS $4,000 swINDLE.
English Mining Broker Pleads Guilty
10 Selling Worthless Stock.

London, Sept. s.--Jas. Campbell OF
New York today pleaded guilty at the
Old Bailey police court to the charge
Of having obtained $4,000 under false
pretences, the selling of worthless
mining stock. Sentence was postponed.
Campbell was arrested In Liverpool
last August He Is said to be min
ing broker.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1909-09-09
NEeRo FlENps PURSUED.

Hounds and Men on Trail Of Blacks
Who Attacked Girls.
Huntington, w. Va, sept. s,-Pur-
suers with bloodhounds have not yet
captured two negroes, Jim Creel and
Jerry Lick, who made double at
tempt at criminal assault on three
white girls. daughters of prominent
Mason county farmers, yesterday.
Fifty shots were fred as the negroes
leaped into the Ohio river and escaped
to the hills on the Ohio side.
It is certain a lynching win take
place If the negroes are captured.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1909-09-09
Peary Still at indian Harbor,
According to Reports
COOK BACK TO GREENLAND
FIRST EXPLORER TO ANNOUNCE
DISCOVERY or NORTH POLE
PREPARING SHIP TO RETURN
FOR THE EsKlMos WHO ACCOM-.
PANIED HIM.
STILL AT BATTLE HARsoR.

Port Amour, Labrador, Sept. 9, 8
m.--The steamer Roosevelt with Com
mander Peary on board, is supposed
to be still at Battle Harbor, Labrador.
The weather here IL fine.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1909-09-09
WAGE SCALE REJECTED.
Employees Of South Side Lines In Chi
eaao stand Firm.

Chicago, Sept. 9,-The wage scale
offered BY the Chicago City Railway
Co. was rejected by an overwhelming
vote OF the company's employees In a
referendum which closed today.
This means that an agreement must
come from an arbitration on the south
lines as well as the west and east
sides. IL complications are to be
avoided.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1909-09-09

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BULLETIN .
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The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1909-09-09
THE WEATHER

Generally fair tonight and Friday.
Barometer 1902. Maximum temnara.
ture g. Minimum temperature "a.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-12
NJ VERDICT YET IN
 REYNOLDS CASE Charge reI.vered By Weaver
 At Night Session ARGUMENTS YESTERDAY Defendants Attorneys Lay Great Stress on Condition of Reynolds Mind at Time of the
 Tragedy.
ARGUMENTS YESTERDAY

The trial of w. P. Reynolds, charged with the murder of John Mclean, Jr. was brought to an end yesterday when the charge of Judge Samuel l.. Weaver was delivered to the jury. The jury did not reach a verdict last night
 At the morning session final arguments were made by Assistant Solicitor Ed Winston and Robert N. Bell, attorney for the defense. Winston based his plea upon the need for the preservation of human life in Jefferson county, calling attention to the necessity for making an example of men charged with murder that others might realize the sacredness of human life. He asked the jury not to consider the "trumped-up insanity claim" of the defendant, and not to take into consider ation the fact that Reynolds had a wife and children, but to judge him as a man who had taken wrongfully the life of another. He cautioned the jury not to forget that the voice of the dead man called for vengeance, and to bear In mind that Mclean also had loved ones to mourn his untimely death.
 Attorney Robert N. Bell followed with his argument for the defense He called attention to several points in the evil dence that indicated the insanity of the defendant at the time of the shooting asserting that Mclean and Mrs. Braun must have expected visit from Rey- holds on the day of the shooting, know ing that the man was of unsound mind. As reason for this belief Attorney Bell ha foo called, but also whistled to her brother when Reynolds entered the store, thus possibly warning him. After MT. Bell had finished his argument court was ad- journed until the afternoon session.
 At o'clock Judge B. M. Allen began his argument for the defense. Judge AL lens speech to the jury was lengthy and eloquent He expressed his expectation that the jury would not convict man who had been proven insane so conclu- svely as had Reynolds. He was fol- lowed by Solicitor H. P. Hefiin for the prosecution.
 Solicitor Hefin spoke for the rest of the afternoon. calling for verdict of mur- der in the first degree. He stated that if murderers continued to kill with im- punity, the crime at the present time so rife in Jefferson county would pro- duce a condition of anarchy.
 After MT. Hefiin's speech court was ad journed until 8:30 p. m., when Judge Weaver delivered his charge.
 In his charge Judge Weaver gave the legal definitions for the various degrees of homicide and a general resume of the testimony offered. He cautioned the jurors that the law of Alabama would not entertain the theories of emotional or temporary insanity, and stated that the defendants insanity consisted in his in- ability to choose between right and wrong and not in his inability to distinguish between the two.
 The jury retired at o'clock, but were unable to reach a verdict at 12 o'clock. The verdict will probably be announced this morning.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-12
INSURANCE MEN
 COMING NEXT WEEK
PROGRAMMES ARE OUT SHOWING AN ELABORATE LINE OF ENTER PAYMENT WHICH IS PLANNED FOR THE VISITORS.

The thirteenth annual convention of the Alabama Fire Underwriters association will be held in Birmingham on June II and IS. The programme for the first days session includes several addresses at the council chamber of the Birmingham city hall, where the association will be called to order at Il a. m. Afternoon and evening sessions will also be held at S:9O and 7:9O o'clock
 On the second day the delegates will be taken to East Lake. where an address will be given by Chief A. V. Bennett of the Birmingham fire department. From 103O to 5:3O social session will be held, when the delegates to the convention, including their wives, their sweethearts, their heirs,. but not their assigns" as the programme states, will be rendered royal good time by the local association. A barbecue will be served with Tight" drinks after which the delegates will take in all the amusements afforded at East Lake park
 The programme issued is quite a novel affair, being gotten up somewhat after the manner of an insurance policy, the property insured being. as the programme specifies, business and pleasure" the amount unlimited" the premium "noth- ing and the holder of the policy "U. R. A. Wiseman."
 The officers of the association are E s. Moore of Birmingham, president; James S. Dowde of Montgomery, vice president; R. F. Manly of Birmingham, secretary and treasurer
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-12
FOUR PATROLMEN
 ADDED ID FORCE Police Commission In Lengthy
 Session Last Night BODEKER SUBMITS REPORT Total Arrests For Month Was 75o. Forty-Five Prohibition Violation
 Cases Either Continued
 Or Dismissed.
B0DEKER SUBMITS REPORT

Another lengthy session was held by the police commission last night, The result of the meeting showed four of the patrolmen who were dropped at the last meeting to have been reinstated and four new men to have been added to the force
 The four men reinstated were McAllts- tr, Williamson, o'Bryant and McHenry. while the new ones were W. A. Hood. J. E. Edwards, A. w. Trent and H. Ivy The suspension of Detectives Cole and Disheroon by Chief Bodeker Thursday was confirmed. Several other patrolmen who were dropped at the last meeting and whom 1t was rumored were to be reinstated failed to get back on the force Even J. N. (Bud) Byars. who was dropped at the last meeting but who was put to work again several days ago upon an order of Mayor OBrien as chairman of the commission, was not taken on again.
 Chief Bodeker filed the following re. port for the work of his department for the month of May:
 The Honorable Board of Police Commis.
 sioners:
 Gentlemen-I have the honor to sub- init herewith a report of the work of the police department for the month of May, 1909:
 Total number of arrests, 75o. Bound over to grand jury, 28
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-12
DAYS RECORD IN
 COUNTY COURTS

The capital cases now on trial In the attracting daily large numbers of spec tators. In the trial of w. P. Reynolds, charged with the murder of John Mo- Lean, Jr., the day was spent in the de- livery of the several briefs of the attor- neys representing the prosecution and the defense. At the morning sessions ar guments were made by Robert N. Bell, representing the defendant, and Ed Win ston, who Is assisting Solicitor Heflin The final argument by Judge B. M. Allen and afternoon session, the entire evening be- ing taken up with the speaking. Judge Weaver charged the jury at the night session held at 8 o'clock.
 In Judge Forts division the trial of William Moseley Bailey was stopped by the sickness of the jurors, and court was adjourned until today
 In the first division of the city court Judge NeSmith presiding, the case of the Sayres Mercantile company vs. the with verdict for the defendant. The case of Willie Mary Love vs. the Macke Real Estate and Insurance company is now on trial. In the second division, Judge Ferguson presiding, the case of Mary Ella Pruitt vs the Jefferson county sanitary sewer commission ct al. is on trial.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-12
AVONDALE LIBRARY
 TO OPEN TUESDAY

The Avondale free public library. which was formally opened last October, will begin issuing books on next Tuesday, June 15.
 The hours of opening will remain the same until the organization is fully com pleted after that ? to and to D. m. daily, except Saturday, when morning hours, g to 12, are substituted for the evening hours There will be one ex- ception to the hours formerly observed on Sunday the library will not be opened.
 The reading rooms are free to all, resi- dents and non-residents, and books may be taken out upon compliance with the following conditions: By residents of Avondale by filling out an application blank and having the same signed by a citizen of Avondale, whose name is in the directory. Non-residents may draw books by paying $3 a year in advance.
 Children under IA must obtain the sig nature of parent or guardian.
 A fine of cents day must be paid on each volume kept overtime.
 There are in the library about HOO vol tunes, including, besides fiction works of uiStoiy, DioSldpIy, tlS itS and sciences, religion and various other branches. The books for children are especially we'll selected, and a bright, cheerful room has been set apart for their use. In the reference and reading room are found some of the best encyclopedias, diction- aries and other works of reference; also 25 periodicals and the three daily news- papers of Birmingham.
 The library hopes to make a speciality of Alabama history, and has already the nucleus of fine collection which in cludes some rare books.
 The library has been organized by Miss Simonton, trained library worker ac- cording to the most approved methods, and Miss Hanlin, the librarian in charge, Is prepared to serve the public in an ef- gcient manner.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-12
ADJUSTMENTS.
At the Bijou.

The summer season at the Bijou the- atre will close with a matinee this aft ernoon and a performance tonight by the Edna May Spooner company, presenting ''Du Barry" This company, notably Miss Spooner, Mir La Rue MT Chesterfield. MT. Huntley, Miss Raymond and others, has made a very favorable impression on local theatregoers and will be well eomed back to Birmingham for a re- turn engagement. Miss Spooner is a play CT of much ability who has had very wide experience in a number of roles and she is supported by one of the best leading men ever seen at the Bijou in the person of MT. La Rue. "Du Bar ry,' the bill for this week, has been cor dially received and the performances have been excellent. The play is also well staged.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-12
BICYCLE SERGEANTS.
Legislative Committee of Council In-
 dorses the Appointments.

The legislative committee of the city council held meeting yesterday after room in the mayors office. The purpose of the meeting was the indorsing Of a number of matters such as the appoint ing of bicycle sergeants on the police force and the like which were granted by the council at it's last meeting. Mayor O'Brien was in attendance on the meet ing
 The committee also decided to recom- mend to the council that $500 be appro- priated to Mayor OBrien to be used as he shall see fit in catching violators Of the prohibition law. This recommendation will be made at the next regular meet ing of the council, which will be next Wednesday night. The mayor is not di- vulging the methods to be followed by him in the disposal of this money. A
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-12
DEGREE FOR BRANscOMB.
Doctor of Divinity Is Conferred on the
 Rev. L. c. Branscomb.

Emory college at Oxford, Ga., has con ferred the degree of doctor of divinity on the Rev. L.. c. Branscomb, pastor of the First Methodist church of Bir- mingham. Emory Is one of the oldest and strongest institutions of learning of the Methodist Episcopal church, south, and a degree conferred by 1t is a dis tinct honor to the popular Birmingham pastor.
 Dr. Branscomb enjoys the distinction of being the first pastor the First church of Birmingham has had from the ranks of the North Carolina conference in 20 years. He is achieving marked success in his new pastorate, having added more than 200 members to First church since his appointment last November. He grad uated with the degree of master of arts from the Southern university in 1885, since which time he has been counted one of the most popular and eloquent preach CTS in the North Alabama conference.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-12
Kd1I Named To Lead Fight For Bigger And Better Courthouse
 For The Great, Imperial County
DELIGHTED WITH WA1
 MEMPHIS TREATED VETS

Most of the Birmingham veterans who attended the reunion at Memphis re- turned yesterday and were all enthusi- astie over the reception given them by the Tennessee city. W. s. Brown, who went early and watched the crowds han dled. said last night
 Memphis was indeed a fine host Men, women and children seemed to be vieing with each other in entertaining the vis- itors, and every inhabitant had not only the welcome smile but the willing hand.
 We were more than pleased with the entertainment. The quarters were fine, and I understood that no raidng cavalry ever enjoyed better food.
 ''The merchants were in the spirit of
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-12
DELAY ACTION ON
 MOUNTAIN ROAD

The Board of Revenue decided yester- day morning to hold over their decision in the matter of voting $15,OOO toward the cut which will shortly connect Birming- ham with Shades valley.
 They considered the question all morn- ing and are still working over their finan- cial status with a view to seeing just how much they can appropriate for this purpose.
 They realize the importance of getting their road constructed at the same time the car line goes through as 1t will be far less expensive, and the right of way may not be so easily procured then as now. The car company Is going ahead with it's work and proposes to start within a few weeks on the preliminary grading.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-12

the thing just as they were here last year. They made every veteran at home in their stores and were lavish in deco rating their places of business
 Memphis is a beautiful city and the veterans will always remember their 1909 visit. Of course there is always some complaint. I heard comments about va rious incidents that occurred but they will happen anywhere.
 T do not believe that Memphis can claim as good d record as Birmingham because we had an entirely sober crowd here last year. There was not very much drunkenness. but the accidents were more numerous, several occurring that did not find their way to the papers,"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-12
Oliver 4. Dial.

Oliver A. Dial. aged S5 years, died at noon yesterday at Avenue I and Twenty seventh street. The remains are in charge of the Gaudin Undertaking company and will be sent to Blount Springs this after noon. Funeral services will be held there Sunday.
 The deceased was a single man and had been in business in Birmingham for ! long time, being associated with the firm of Dial Brothers. He Is survived by his father and mother, who reside at Bount Springs; two sisters and two brothers. Mrs. John Russell and Mrs. William Rus sell of Blount Springs are the sisters. and J. B. Dial, who is in the employ of the postoffice, and w. T. Dial of Dial Brothers, both of Birmingham. are the brothers.