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The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-11
TWO SPEECHES MADE
 IN THE COOPER CASE
An Appeal For Aid From
 The Mayor Of Brinkley

terial be sent us. The latter Is in urgent demand because there is not dry roof in the city to protect the wounded and homeless. In the way of permanent relief I would say that the greatest benefit could be done our unfortunate people by shipments of building materials, such as lumber, shingles, roofing, brick, sand, etc.
 Many of our people will be able in this way to assist themselves, and start living with prospect of regaining their lost fortunes, or at least preparing 6 place to shelter themselves. Both the Rock Island and Cotton Belt railroads have agreed to bring to our relief all consignments of this or any other nature free of charge, We will possibly require several hundred carloads of building material to repair our city. as there is not mill or factory which was not completely de- stroyed An executive committee Is in charge of affairs to supervise the distribu- tion Of donations
 TT. H. JACKSON, Mayor"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-11

classed as vernin and consequently no license to kill them is required
 The white population of Mombassa has heard much of MT Roosevet's personal ity and in a joking way frequent refer ences to the Big Stick are being made
 The rains are late this year and a heavy fall is expected The regular time for the big rains is from the end of January to the end of April The pros- poets for good hunting this season are considered excellent. Many of the set tiers in the outlying districts, realizing the increasing interest in the prospect for sport because of the coming of MT. Roosevelt are voluntarily sending in in- formation about the movements of game.
 According to a dispatch received here today record group of lions, number ing Sl, was seen on the Nandi plateau yesterday at a point about 50 miles north of Port Florence. The Nandi plateau Is on the west side of the great Rift valley. Among them were three huge males. Four families of giraffes have been seen at Makindu 200 miles inland from here, on the line of the Uganda railroad, and elephants have been seen at Elburgen, 475 miles inland on the railroad. and along the Sabald river, not far to the north of Mombassa.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-11
MOMBASSA WAITING FOR
 THEODORE ROOSEVELT T

Mombassa, British East Africa, March 10.-Mombassa is preparing already to well come Theodore Roosevelt when he lands here the latter part of next month on his much-heralded African trip, and the coming of the former President of the United States has given decided i'm petus to the interest in the present hunt ing season. The governor of the pro- tectorate, Lieutenant Colonel Sir James Hayes Sadler, Is getting up a programme of welcome and entertainment for the distinguished visitor, but in spite of these arrangements the greeting to MT. Roose- welt will be more to the great sportsman, whose fame is weIl-known to local hunt CTS than to the former President
 East African sportsmen were highly gratifed to learn that MT. Roosevelt had refused the offer of the authorities to grant him a special hunting license that would have permitted him to kill game to an unlimited extent Instead of con fining himself to the two elephants, two rhinoceros, two hippopotami, etc, of the regular license Lions and leopard are
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-11

Brinl1ley. Ark. March 1O.-Mayor T. H. Jackson has issued an appeal for aid. In an official statement he reviews the destruction wrought by the tornado Mon day night; places the number of dead at S5. and says over POO persons were in jured The appeal follows;
 "ro the Public;
 "1n response to many inquiries concern ing the terrible calamity which las be- fallen our city, I would like to say tha. the list of dead so far recovered from the wreekage numbers 35 and the wounded number over 200, There is not house In the city, either business or residence. that has not been damaged by the cyclone, The entire business portion is lost and only three buildings are left standing. In response to many offers of assistance l would suggest. for immediate temporary relief furniture, some bedding, blankets, tarpulins, shingles and other roofing ma
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-11
POLISH CHURCH PASTOR
 ASSASSINATED IN HOME

Newark, N. J., March 10.-Three men whose features seem to have been con- cealed by their heavy overcoats and slouch hats walked into the study Of the Rev. Erasmus Ansion. pastor of the Polish church of St. Stanislaus. this morn ing and opened fire upon him. Three bullets from their three revolvers struck the priest, killing him instantly.
 The trio turned to escape and found their way barred by Mrs. Antonio Swerz- ytslxa, the housekeeper. Without an in tatts hesitation, one of the visitors fired at her, lnfiicting a wound which is likely to prove fatal. Then all three rushed into the street and disappeared.
 Two hundred of Father Ansion's parish toners who were attending an early morn- ing service in the church adjoining heard the shots and rushed out, led by the as- sistant priests in charge of the service.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-11
DICKINSON TRUE
 TO DEMOCRACY

Chicago, March 10.-Secretary of War J. M. Dickinson will leave Chicago to- morrow for Washington. He was the guest tonight of the Wayfarers club. He announced that he had finally wound up his business with the Illinois Central and was ready to take up his new duties.
 T have always been democrat said he, and l always expect to be- have never voted for a republican in my life and I regard my appointment to the cabinet as a tribute to the south rather than to myself personally.
 Neither can it truthfully be said that I am going to Washington to represent the Illinois Central railroad or rail- roads in general. I wish to say at this time that l have disposed of my hold ings of stock in the Illinois Central and have resigned my position as attorney for the road.'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-11

But the assassins had left no clue to their whereabouts or identity.
 The police tonight arrested three men suspects, all Poles, who reside near the church. At the same time it was an- nounced that the belief was growing that the priests assassins were not Newark men, although 1t was thought that the murder may have been planned here and that some of those under arrest may be able to shed light on these plans.
 A crowd of 300 Poles gathered early tonight in front of the rectory In which lay the body of the priest, expressing their grief and demanding to see the body. The police reserves were called out to handlo the crowd, and after an hours effort suc- ceeded in getting it under control by promising to grant its demand. Accord ingly, a double line of police was ar rayed from the street through the house and for two hours or more the Poles marched in single file past the casl1et in which the body lay.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-11
INDEX OF TODAY'S NEWS
Page |.

rage !. Standard oil wins famous case. Two attorneys speak in Cooper trial. Argument against reduced tariff. Steamer sunk by collision. Appeal for aid from Brinkley. John C. Lunsden Is convicted Mombassa waiting for Roosevelt. Polish priest Is assa ssinated. WrecSage and death in storm.
 Page 2. Annual meeting of Sloss- Sheffield company. Bessemer board of education awards insurance on new high school. Geneva county man missing.
 Page ,. Woodmen make good showing. Work of storm in Anniston section. Waterbound in Ironaton jail.
 Fa1e 2. Editorial comment.
 Page 5. Medical society loses friendly test case against city. Testimony taken here for interstate commerce commission. J. O. Thompson says referee system Is no more. Man hit by motor car on Mt. Penson road. s drich company asks permission to up poles for furnishing electric. trent. Tennessee Dutch" wanted in Missis- sippi.
 Page 6. Better feeling in iron trade.
 Page |. Birmingham society Feminine Fancies. by Dolly Dalrymple.
 Page 9. Distributors of pie in Mississippi.
 Page 10. Money order clerk in Ensley is miss ing.
 Page ii. Stocks are very sluggish. Cotton is dull and unchanged. Wheat breaks on brisk selling
 Page 12. Seven Barons in town.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-11
STANDARD OIL IS ACQUITTED I IN FAMOUS S20,OOO,OOO SUIT

and told the story of the thrilling scenes of the early morning.
 The Dimock had rounded Pollock Rip lightship and was heading toward the north, while the F was coming down through the snSs preparing to swing to the weEI l. The fog was very dense, but Q S daylight and both captains were 6 ling frequent ly. Although acc ,ssS vary, 1t is ap- parent that thg9s as misunder- standing fzsigsosa for shortly after 8 o'clock the < c.stsamers suddenly loomed up in og and before either could sheer 6eSiet in what appeared more like . Sshing jar than ter rife crash. ne sharp nose of the Dimock went through the side of the Portland boat abreast of the main mast and had sufficient force to penetrate 15 or 20 feet into the Halls body. Cap tain Thompson of the DimocN started to back his steamer. but seeing that he might save those on board, sent her full speed ahead held her nose into the jagged rent in the Hall and as she pushed the latter over toward the shoal water on the side of the slue, dragged over the tangled mass of Life saving crews, in spite of the heavy surf, landed TO men and women be- fore dark.
 Captain Tn thompson and his crew de- cided to remain on board for the night.
 The Horatio Hall was built in Ches- ter, Pa in 1893, and registered 2007 tons net. The Dimock was built in Philadelphia in 1884, and registered 17SO tons.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-11
FIVE INDICTMENTS FOUND. President of Company Is Charged
 With Various Crimes.

Toledo, March 10.-As a result of the probing into the affairs of the defunct Ohio German Insurance company the Lucas county grand jury this afternoon returned five indictments against Judge Michael Donnelly, president of the com pany. Two of the indictments charge perjury. two embezzlement and one em- bezzlement and obtaining money by false pretenses Donnelly is judge of the cir cult court in the Third judicial district of Ohio.
 The company was barred from doing business in Ohio last December.
 Judge Donnelly is charged with falsify- ing the reports of the company to the state insurance department.
 The embezzlement indictments specify that Donnelly applied funds of the com pany to paying interest on personal debts The amount involved is large. It Is charged that the reports submitted to the state covered up sS00,OOo in unpaid
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-11
OHIO IS HEAVY
 LOSER BY LAW

Columbus, O., March 10.-Largely as d result of the operation of the Rose coun- ty local option law, the revenue derived by the state from the s1GO0 Dow tax on saloons for the semi-annual period end- ing December 20, 1908, shows net de- crease of $370 1885. 2S, as compared with the settlement for the preceding Janu- ary semi-annual period Figures compiled from the reports of the Ss counties or the state by Auditor of State Fullington give this information.
 At the beginning of the period just closed, 1909 saloons paid the half-year tax of $500 from which the state received S1 026 415 A as it's share For the same period of the year before there were 94ls saloons from which the state re- ceived s1 ,3S1. .060. .22. This comparison shows loss of 1895 saloons and a decrease of s354, IS for the beginning of the period just closed, and the one Of the preceding year. The state must refund Sl6,24O o9.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-11
EXPENSES DUE TO
 M'KINLEY'S DEATH

Washington, March 10.-After carefully guarding for more than seven years the facts as to the government expenditures incident to the last illness and burial of President Mckinley, the treasury of ficials today made a statement covering all of the items of expenditure under the appropriation of $45,0oo for this purpose, made by Congress on July l, 1902. Among the items, as they appear on the treas ury ledgers, are the following:
 Dr. M. D. Mann. sloOoO; Dr. H. Myn- ter, ssoOo; Dr. C. McBurney. s500O; Dr. Roswell Park, $5O00; Dr. c. G. Stockton, sl50O Dr. E. G. Janeway, N50O; Dr. H. G. Matzinger, $7bo; Drs. w. W. Johnston, E. w. Lee and H. R. Gaylord, $500 each; pr. N. w. Wilson, $250; Dr. c. Mex. Hall and Dr. E. c. Mann, s2O0 each.
 Undertakers Druillard & Koch, S2lo4. .l5; McCrea & Arnold $2S4
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-11
JURY CONNECTS LUMSDEN
 FOR SHOOTING SUYDAM

New York, March 10.-The jury in the case of John C. Lumsden, on trial in the supreme court here, charged with the murder of Harry Suydam. curb broker, in the latter's office last Decem- Der. tonight brought in verdict of man slaughter in the first degree.
 After being charged as to the various degrees of homicide the jury retired at 4:3O o'clock At 10:30 o'clock, after re- turning twice, the foreman announced that the defendant was guilty of man. slaughter in the first degree.
 The defense ended it's testimony by presenting character witnesses for Lums- den. several of whom came from North Carolina and other states In the south.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-11
WRECKAGE AND DEATH IN
 TRACK OF REGENT STORM

Atlanta. March 10.-With the completed death roll of Sunday nights Arkansas tor nado just coming in, the tail end of the Arkansas storm, which last night slapped across Alabama and south Georgia, today set in motion a new death count for the latter two states. This count was 10 tonight, five negroes killed in Cuthbert, Ga, and three whites and two negroes drowned at Montgomery, the latter deaths result of high water following a rec ord rainfall for the past 20 years. Cum ming, Ga, today got into telegraphie communication with the outside world and sent word that tornado ploughed through miles of timber, farm yards and valuable property in that vicinity, besides
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-11
DANGERS OF THE
 SOFT DRINK HABIT

Washington, March 1O.--The dangers of the soft drink habit and the inno- cence with which girls become addicted to it, were emphasized tonight by pr. Harvey w. Wiley. the governments pure food expert, in a lecture before 100 girl students of the Holy Cross academy.
 If you only knew what I know about those soft drinks contain, you would ab- stain from them,' he said. Tt will sur prise you to know that most of them con- tain more caffeine than coffee, and a drug which Is more deadly. So beware of the soft drink! It is more harmful than cof- fee, and advise all young people against the use of this stmulant. Perhaps you would be interested to know I have col : lected more than 100 samples of soft drinks sold at soda fountains and each contains caffeine and many of them a deadly drug
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-11
NORMAN E. MACK
 LOSES HIS HOME

home of Norman E. Mack, chairman of the democratic national committee on Delaware avenue, was practically de- stroyed by fire tonight. A gale blowing 6 miles an hour made hard work for the fireman. The fire started in the ser wants quarters on the third floor The roof fell in few minutes after the fire was discovered The second floor was also burned out, as was MT. MaclSs fine library. Mir. Mack Is in New York and his family at Atlantic City. The loss is about S5Q,000.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-11

destroying half dozen farmers homes and seriously injurlng a young man and young woman.
 Cuthbert, Ga, reported the damage to- day at $5OO,000, and Mayor D. A. McPher- son issued an appeal for aid. Nearly half of the main business block of Cuthbert was demolished. Every store on Depot street was blown down. filling the street with piles of brick and timbers Homeless persons wandered through the town searching for household possessions which the wind had scattered for blocks in all directions. Here and there a lost child walled it's parents hidden from view in the strange aisles of wreckage of what last night were familiar streets. A string of freight cars which had stood on sid ing lay today tossed about near the tracks like a lot of children's blocks
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-11
STEEL PRICES
 AT THE BOTTOM

Buffalo, N. Y., March 10.-E. A. S. Clarke, president of the Lackawanna Steel company, thinks steel prices are at rock bottom.
 '.The cut in prices has brought out some additional orders, but not any great amount; said MT. Clarke, when asked about the steel situation.
 "Prices now are as low as they will go I think. We now have the lowest price for steel we have ever had.
 "A reduction in tariff will not bring lower prices
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-11
Want Navy Yard Inspected.

Pensacola. Fla, March 1O.--At a mass meeting last night citizens of Pensacola adopted resolutions extending an invi- tation to Secretary of the Navy Meyer and Admiral Dewey to visit the Pensa- cola navy yard, which has been given new lease of life by reason of Secretary Meyers order revoking the order issued by his predecessor just prior to retiring. A private car will be placed at the dis posal of the secretary and Admiral Dew ey for the trip from Washington and re- turn if they decide to accept the invita- tion.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-11

Edward G.. Powell of Birmingham, Ala, and Col. w. F. Bagley of Raleigh, N den.
 J. s. Johnson, mayor of Raleigh, N. C., said that he had known Lumsden since his birth and always considered him a peace-loving boy. Mayor Johnson told District Attorney Mott that he did not think that the carrying of revolver, in all circumstances, indicated a quarrel some disposition. Col. s. T. Smith of the Raleigh American corroborated Mayor Johnson's opinion.
 None of the southern witnesses thought it detrimental to the peaceful reputation of Lumsden that he carried a revolver, even against the laws of this state if he believed his life in danger.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-11
Six Jamaicans Drowned

New Orleans, March 10.A special to the Times-Democrat from Port Limon, Costa Rica, says that six Jamaicans were drowned in the Reventazon river on the night of March 3. when the cage in which they were being transferred across the stream broke loose from the cable. The apparatus was constructed for the trans fer of fruit.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-11
Sketch of Anderson.

Chicago, March lo--Tudge A. B. An derson, who presided at the re-trial of the celebrated Standard oil company case. was born in Zlonsville Ind, Feb ruary 10, 1851
 legs in iSiB and then studied law at Crawford sglle and Indianapolis. His home Is in indianapolis. Another famous case at which Judge Anderson presided was against John R. Walsh. former pres ident of the Chicago National bank, who was found guilty of misapplying the funds of the bank, and who was sentenced to enworth. Kan.
 walsh's case is now banding in the court of appeals.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-11
Four Years In Penitentiary.

Bristol. Va. March 1o.-The jury in the case of L. A Lacey of the this city, tried this week for the third time on sensa- tional criminal charge preferred by 15- year-od girl, returned of verdict of guilty and fixing his punishment at four years in the penitentiary. The case has attract cd much attention. 150 witnesses having testified at each of the trials. Lackey is 8 married man.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-11
Standard Oil company in commenting on the verdict said.

G the verdict said.
 .rhe verdict is intensely satisfactory with ,is as 1t shows that rate of IS cents was never fixed by the Chicaso and Alton railroad Morally, as well as legally. the Standard is found not guilty and that is the most satisfactory verdict that could have been returned.
 throng of newspaper men crowded around Judge Anderson when he left the court room after conclusion of the trial
 'I suppose the newspapers will reverse me-" said he, however. tried to follow the law and have no statement to make' further than what I have already said in open court"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-11

CONTINUED ON FACE .,
The Washington herald., 1909-03-15
GIRL VICTIM OFFERED home
Maryland Postmaster Would Take
Care of Florence Speakman.
Police Authorities OF Baltimore Do
Not Believe She ShouId BE left
IN Fathers Custody.

News was received here yesterday %
the effect that little Florence Speakman,
the victim Of a "Fagin" organization,
which was brought 10 light by the Balti-
more police, has been offered a home by
T. p Evans, postmaster az soIomous
Island Nd.
Edward Speakman. father Of the un-
fortunate child. viii probably be asked
by the Society for the Prevention or
Cruelty 10 Children 70 give his consent 60
her adoption
Speakman went 20 Baltimore on
Wednesday last 20 get his daugh;er. but
was not permitted 10 see her. That the
police authorities Of that city believe him
Incapable Of properly caring for the
child is evident from a statement made
oy Justice Loden there yesterday
1T may have been a lucky thing for
the father that he was not present at tho
hearing when Frank Mcdonald was sen
fenced for abducting and ri=Jreating the
girL The evidence left Il an open ques-
ton whether he knew for what purposes
the child was being used by the Melon
aids, Anyway he showed himself incom-
petent 10 take care OF the child prop
erIy.~
The American Salvation Army In whose
care the little one was when taken away
by the Mcdonald couple with the consent
of her father IS desirous that the child
De given into the care Of a guardian.
II is said that more than 100 letters
have already been received bv the BaIti-
more authorities from persons deslrous Of
adopting the child
The Washington herald., 1909-03-15
GIVEN IRISH BIRTHDAY.
Miss ElenOre Schwarz Entertained
by Her Friends at Green Party.

Miss EIenOre Schvvarz Entertained
by Her Friends at Green Party.
A practical illustration OF pro-Irisb
sentiment among the Germans was fur
nished at the birthday celebration which
was given in honor Of Miss Elenore
Schwarz. daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
August Schwarz. Of S27 Seventh street. by
her numerous friends last night.
The table decorations were green. the
shades Of the electric lights were fncased
in transparent green paper. the green
emblem OF Ireland and the shamrock
serving as bOutOnnieres, and the songs
and music being by poets and couposers
Of the Emerald Isle.
Each guest Was presented with a
souvenir Of the occasion consisting OF n
little pamphlet Of Irish songs bound in
limp. green leather
Joachim Thode was the toastmaster
and congratulated Miss Schwarz on being
born IN the same month in which ST
Patrick is honored. Mr. Thode sang an
Irish song. Harry LOhmeyer. recited the
Sweet Bells Of Shannon" Joe Holzer
sang The Last Rose OF Summer" PauI
schwarz played violin solo. I Dreamt
/ Dwelt IN Marble Halls" and Joe Hol-
yer entertained with "St. Patricl.s nav
IN the Morning"
Among those present were. Misses
Elenore Schwarz. Anna Schwarz. Elsa
SchwarZ. Margarete Holzer Mary Lob
meyer, Olga LOSsau. Lotta BrakhaRen
Emma Grieb. Mary Rupert. Cecilia
Berger, Efie Heald. and the NIessrs
Sydney Bishop, Charles Quill. p
Cleary, J. Thode. F. Lindsay, F Hanks
Paul Schwarz, Harry Lohmeyer. and Joe
Holzer. Miss Brakhagen was in charge
Of the musical programme.