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The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1910-08-03
THINK Girl MAY
+. TELL or CRIME
Police Hope Miss Leneve Will
Make Confession.
IS BEING WELL TREATED

No Third Degree Methods Used in In.
terviewng Alleged Accomplice Of
Or. crippen, but the Greatest Con.
sderation is shown-Male Prisoner
Continues Taciturn and Seems to
Have Re5ained His Composure.
Quebec, Aug 3.-Ethel Glare Le.
leye, who gave up home and friends
for love of DR. Hawley H. Crippen and
now finds herself sharing with him
the odium Of a murder charge, is the
central figure in the police end of the
tragedy
Crippen, still taciturn and seeming
to have recovered his composure, has
said nothing since his arraignment
which might aid the police in solving
the mystery surrounding the disap-
pearance of his wife, Belle Elmore,
the American actress.
1t is expected that Crippen and Miss
Leneve will be returned to England
for trial at the expiration of the fif-
teen days grace provided by the ex-
tradition laws of Canada In the
meantime the detectives would like
very much to gather from the accused
additional evidence that would facili-
tate the subsequent procedure.
Unless present signs fail they will
receive no help in this line from DR..
Crippen.
"Crippen is no fool said Inspector
Dew, and no one questioned his opin-
ion.
Accordingly it is generally believed
that the police are resting their hopes
on Miss Leneve If she does not pos
sess the key to the mystery they
think that she can at least aid them
materially in a reconstruction of the
circumstances leading UP to the disap-
pearance of Belle Emore. 1t is
known that Mrs. Crippen was jealous
of her husbands typist and the police
aware of it,
No Third Degree Methods Used.
They will not use any third degree
methods in interviewing Miss Leneve,
but more subtle influences are at
work. The girl prisoner is being treat
ed with the greatest consideration.
She shows the effect Of this, appear
ing to be much better in body and in
mind than Monday, when she was too
i'll to appear in court.
Miss Leneve has never been placed
in a cell here. She has been kept in
the room of one of the women en-
ployes of the provincial Jail and has
been allowed occasional outdoor exer.
else. The attitude toward her by the
police is sympathetic. Inspector Dew
has repeatedly said that he believed
the girl was innocent of any knowl
edge of wrongdoing. She has been
visited by other women who have
treated her most kindly. at the same
time Miss Leneve is being bombarded
With. .cahlegrams frnm z.xs~-- 49,
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1910-08-03
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The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1910-08-03
Sheriff Shot by Negro.

Toledo, O., Aug. 3.-Sheriff Edmond
Dull of Monroe, Mich, who was shot
by an unidentified negro near Erie
Mich, is near death in a local hos
pita1. Dull tried to arrest the Negro
for robbery, when the latter shot him
three times The robber escaped.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1910-08-03
Accused of Embezzlement.

Fort Dodge, Ia, Aug. 3.-Andrew
Larson, manager of the Slifer Eleva
tor company, who disappeared and
whose books, it is alleged, afterwards
showed a shortage of $4,000, was ar
rested in Bristow, Neb., by Sheriff
Lund of Webster county. Sheriff
Lund is bringing him to this city tc
face charge of embezzlemeot.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1910-08-03
State Fair Building Burns.

Huron, S. D., Aug. 3.-In a thunder
storm lightning struck the Beadle
county building on the state fair
grounds, setting it on fire Several
hundred bushels of oats stored in the
building were burned The total loss
is $4,000, partly covered by insurance.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1910-08-03
BY ADMINISTERING POISON
Iowa Woman Kills TWO Young Dauoh
ters and Herself.

Davenport, Ia. Aug 3.-After care
fully arranging the burial robes for
all three Mrs. Nick Nehlson. wife of a
farmer, administered fatal doses of
strychnine to herself and her two
daughters, aged two ard four years.
The elopement of daughter with a
man many years her senior greatly
preyed upon the mind Of the mother,
1t Is said.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-02-22
CLAY CLEMENT, THE
 ACTOR, IS DEAD

Kansas City, February 21.-Clay Clem- ent actor. dramatist and writer of short stories, died suddenly today at the Uni- versity Hospital. Uraemic poisoning was the cause of death. MT. Clement fin- ished q weeks enga cement at a local theatre Saturday night. He had not been feeling we'll and decided to remain here over Sunday. During the night 1t was necessary to call a physician to .he actors apartment at a local hotel.
 MT. Clement grew worse rapidly and early today was seized with convulsions. He was then hurried to a hospital but the convulsions continued. He soon be- came unconscious and died twenty min utes later
 Clay Clement was born in Woodford county, Illinois, December 31, 1863. He be- came an actor in 1884 and became suc- cessful playwright as well as a star. His most notable production was ''rhe New Dominion" in which he took the leading role himself.
 Other pieces produced by him were "A Southern Gentleman and Ping Pong
 MT, Clement dramatlzed in Hampton Roads, and later with John McGovern and Jesse Edison he produced Sam Houston"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-02-22
FATAL SHOOTING
 RESULT OF FIGHT

Jealousy of their husbands resulted in a fight last night between two negro women at First alley and Twenty sixth street, which ended when one of the women Jennie Jones, shot and instant ly killed Idle Oliver.
 The two women were quarreling in the house. it is claimed, when Arthur Jones, husband of the murderess, hand ed his wife a revolver. The Oliver woman started to run out of the house when she saw the gum Jimmie Jones followed, and when the other woman was in the yard in front of the house she shot and hit the Oliver woman di- rectly above the heart, causing instant death.
 Officers Maloney and Ranes heard the shot and hurried to the scene of the killing. The wounded woman was dead when they arrived. Both the Jones people were arrested and sent to the city jail.
 When the Jones woman was climbing out of the patrol wagon at the jail she was asked why she had killed the other woman. "If she had done to you what she did to me, you would have killed her too," she replied. Both Jones and his wife were charged with murder The Jones woman told Patrol Driver Ben Puckett that the Oliver woman had hit her with. brick.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-02-22

| iron grating, which were used to cover sewer manholes, were torn up and placed on the track. Soon there was a | block of cars and the crowds amused themselves by breaking all of the win dow panes. The cars were filled with passengers and several of the riders were cut by flying glass. Occurrences of this character were reported from l nearly every section of the city, but only in one instance was there an at tempt made to burn the cars.
 Following a day of rioting and blood | shed an attack was made late to- night on the elevated railroad.
 It was the first time that this ser I vice has been interfered with.
 As the train approach ed the Forty sixth street station in West Phfladel- phia tn rec bullets were fired through the windows of the foremost car There were few passengers in it and no one was injured.
 This act of violence has led the po- lice officials to redouble their vigilance on this line of travel.
 Police Hold Pratt.
 The police at city hall tonight refuse to recognize discharge for c. o. Pratt issued by Magistrate German before whom friends of the strike leader has entered bail in the sum of S100O. He will | be obliged to remain Tn cell all night l It is reported that warrants also have been issued for John J. Murphy, presi- dent of the Central Union, and Peter | Driscoll, head of the local car mems | union.
 Pratts arrest aroused great indigna- | ton among the organized labor men in 1 this city and delegation from the build ing trades unions tonight pledged their support to Murphy and announced their intention. of standing with him whenever he felt 1t necessary to call a general sym pathetic strike of union men.
 The first fatality as a result of the strike and subsequent rioting occurred tonight when an unidentified man died in hospital. In clash between mob and the police the man was knocked down and trampled on He was found I lying unconscious after the street had been finally cleared and died without re- | gaining consciousness.
 l Policeman Fred Tyson. whose skull was l fractured fin a riot Is in a hospital. His injury probably will prove fatal.
 That a general strike of the labor or ganizations of this city involving 100000 working men and women would be called before the week was out, possibly to- morrow, was positively stated at the car mems headquarters at midnight by John J. Murphy, president of the Central Labor Union, to be possible.
 "Nothing can stop asgeneral strike now can't stop it.
 With the arrest of c. 70. Pratt" said he. they have forced the same condi- tons on the general trades as directed at the trolley men. The general trouble is likely to begin with daybreak.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-02-22
SENATE RESENTS
 SENDING IN BILLS


 Washington, February 21.-(Special) )- Because of the habit of Attorney Gen eral Wickersham and some of the other members of the administration of send ing bills and amendments to bills 10 Congress there is growing hup a distinct feeling of resentment among many mem bers of the Senate and House.
 So much is this the case that it is likely if the practice is not abandoned there will be an outbreak on the floor. This is especially true al to the Senate.
 Members of Congress will not object to receiving the draft of measure from 'he White House but they are sensitive aboIt anything coming from the departments.
 Attorney General Wickersham has sent in a number of amendments to the ad- miristratlon interstate commerce bill, which have found their way to the com mittees in charge of the bill without be- ing regularly introduced. This practice has stirred up feeling and at recent meeting of the Senate interstate com merce committee Senator Cummins ob- jcoted to the way the amendments were coming fin and said he would insist on business being conducted In a regular way.
 It is only recently that the Senate re buked Secretary Ballinger for writing bills and sending them to the capitol, 'n- stead of transmitting them to Congress through the President. Secretary Ballin- ger apoligized. 2.
 Toward the close of the Roosevelt ad- ministration the Senate had this same question before it. It delivered fec ture to cabinet members and others.
 The United States supreme court sus- tained the Philippines supreme court to- day in the case of C. M. Pendleton vs. the United States. There has been much in terest in the case, owing to the Tact that Pendleton is prominently connected In the south, cousin being Editor Charles Pendleton- of Macon. He Is native or Atlanta. Ga. Pendleton, who was lieu tenant in the Philippines, killed Fill pino and was sentenced to II years lul- prisonment, which, under the court H. rection today, he must serve
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-02-22

1 in directing and influencing the people l in defense of the constitution and against | the efforts made by the Comer-Law- | reneeWea ealIley- Mallory forces to shackle the people by the infamous constitutional amendment.
 The sons of the Senator also enlisted in the fight with brain, talent, oratorical force and reasoning power. unselffshiy and periodically neglecting their own private business affairs and giving large ly of their time and means to the cause of the people against the enemies of free government. Calls were made for both these young Alabamians, sons of the Senator, from all parts of the state and the Banl1head voice followed in the wake of the echo from the powerful pen Of the Senator.
 Not the ambitious Knox, nor any of his followers, shall discount or close their eyes to the, valiant service rendered by Senator Bankhead and his sons in de- fense of the constitution, and some will not forget the failure of the Calhoun man to go out upon the musings with others when asked 10 do so in the cam paign but with ease and dignity like one overcome with old age. sat in his law office at Anniston and wrote down to the people his views for their guidance
 The writer submits as an advocate and supporter of Hon. Emmet O'Neal for governor, with the belief that his de- feat would prove a great calamity to the commonwealth-a calamity that would discount the victory won last November, that 1t is not more incumbent upon a candidate for the Senate to declare per sonal choice of candidates for governor in democratic primary. than it is for q candidate for governor to give voice to his preference for Senator. Knowing the personal characteristics Of both Col onel o'Neal and Senator Bankhead, I do not believe that either of them can be forced to interfere or became entagled by any such display of dependent dema- gogy or political purility. The democracy of both men is too sound, their manhood too lofty to permit themselves to be drawn into the eess-pool of such con- flicts. FRANK V. EVANS.
 Jasper, Ala, February 21, 1910.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-02-22
MANY RAILROADS ASK
 FOR SQUAREDEAI

Chicago, February 21.-"A square deal" is asked for in pamphlet given to the public here today by 139 rail- roads in connection with the discus sion over the rates for handling tn 0 United States mail. During 1908 and 1907 it is set fNrth the pay to the railroads for transporting the mall was reduced SS,500,cO0 annually, the reduc- tion bringing the pay below the mark where 1t is remunerative.
 It is asserted that on first class mali the government receives revenue of S4 cents per pound that the total ex- pense of handling this was 1892 cents and of this only 550 cents was given to the railroads.
 The pamphlet quotes figures to show that both in the first and second class mail the government pays for transpor- tation an amount which allows t.e rail- roads no profit.
 The pamphlet was prepared by a committee composed of J. Kruttschnitt for the Hartman lines. Lucfus Tutle of the Boston and Maine. Ralph Pc- ters of the Long Island, c. A. Wicker sham of the Atlanta and West Point. and w. W. Baldwin of the Chicago, Burlington and Quincy road appearing.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-02-22
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Lest We Forget.
Editnr of the A Age-Herald.

To the Editor of the Age-Herald:
 The able service rendered in defense of the state constitution by Senator Bank head, when to him it seemed that the in strument was in imminent danger last fall, should not be forgotten by those who fought in line with him.
 The high office which the Senator honorably holds is one, the dignity of which does not permit it's occupant to in- terfere in petty political family quarrels. but when it is made plain that the state
 is thrown in jeopardy by the ambitions, the blunders or the bad judgment of leaders, then 1t Is that even Senators must enlist their personal services in de- fense of popular rights and liberties,
 In the early days of last years cam paign both of our United States Sena- tors, with becoming dignity, refrained from taking active part in a contest over the proposed amendment until such time as it seemed apparent that their services were really needed to save the constitu- ton against the attack made upon 1t by Governor Conner Brooks Lawrence, Col oncl Mallory, ct al. When the cloud be- came dark and portentious, Senator Bankhead enlisted in the fray. writing U letter in defense of the present organic law and In oposition to the effort of the amenders, so strong, so vigorous so pa triotic 50 convincing that the anti-amend- mont committee issued and sent forth 100000 copies of Mir. Bankheads paper. That paper was regarded by many of tho most prominent anti-amendment leaders and by the people generally as the most effective contribution of the campaign in defense of the constitution.
 From the moment that paper. written by Senator Bankhead. went to press, he gave his time, thought and best energies
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-02-22

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-02-22
NEW MEMBERS ID
 DECIDE QUESTION Whether Heads of Depart
 ments Go on Ticket. INTEREST IS AROUSED New Committeeman Will Have Nearly Half of Voting Strength of Execu-
 tive Body and May Swing
 MoOted Question.
INTEREST IS AROUSED

"Whether the heads of departments will go on the ticket in the city demo- cratic primary is to be up to those mer who are to be elected as members oi the city democratic executive committed to represent the five new wards caused by the creation of Greater Birmingham and to fill the other vacancies on the committee" said Walter Metcalf, chair man of the committee, yesterday.
 This is caused by reason of the fact that the members of the executive com mittee took an oath when they took their seats with the committee that they would abide by the rulings of the democratic primary and at the last primary the democrats of Birmingham decided that they should be put on the ticket. This, of course, was only voted upon by the people of Birmingham proper at that time and not by Greater Birmingham, as it is today and to some this makes differ ence.
 "The men to be elected from the new wards and to fill the vacancies, of which there will be four, will not be bound by any obligations and should they desire that the heads be left off the ticket they will have nearly half of the voting strength while one or two of the old members of the committee have an- nounced their intention of voting the same way, claiming that the vote of Birmingham of two years ago should not control Greater Birmingham of to- day. This would give majority on the side of those thinking the heads should be left off,
 MT. Metcalf was not prepared to make any statement of just when the meeting of the executive committee would be called or the date on which the pri- mary would be held
 The fact that the new members of the committee could swing the question re- garding the heads of departments, how ever, is an interesting fact and will no doubt serve to stir up matters greatly. These members will be elected to the committee jsut after the meeting is called and will take their seats immediately.
 The apparent injustice involved in the case of man having to get out and wage hard political campaign and spend several hundred. dollars for an office which only pays from $125 to $15O per month. especially with the present high cost of living, has aroused good deal of feeling and strong efforts are being made to have the committee leave them off the ticket.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-02-22
MALLORY DELIBER-
 ATE IN HIS OPENING,
 SPEECH AT ONEONI'A A
CONTINUED FROM PAGE 2.)

CONTINUED FROM PAGE 2) ~~~~~~S~~~~~.~~~~-~ ton, which has gone forward with mar vicious strides. The state has been generous as it should have been, anu as. far as possible has fostered the com mon and state schools" He spoke of the great objects of education, and the neces sity of equipping a man to compete in thts modern age. He promised to do all in his power toward fostering the education of the youth of our land.
 He then announced that he would talk upon a live subject-good roads. He deemed them necessities for the wealth and civilization of our country Nand spoke at some length on the subject.
 Another thing dear to us comes to my mind. I believe in liberal pensions to our worthy old Confederate soldiers" and he developed this idea along sentimental lines.
 The Common Carriers.
 Taking up the subject of common car riers, 'I believe that l know the people of Alabama, and they are a fair, patriotic people with their minds set toward equal and exact justice toward all legitimate h. dustries of this land. A railroad Is Too big a thing for one man to deal with. The fact that they have rights which the in- dividual Is not given has caused certain legislation. and brought about the funda- mental doctrine of regulation bylaw. ouc people want service at reasonable rates and competent, quick, safe service.
 "I don't believe the people are unfriend- ly to the railroads They are recognized factors for the development of the state, and you want them to do right and jus tice to you. We have railroad commits sion established by law. and 1t will be filled again by men whose duty and pleasure will be to give careful thought, experience and knowledge to this qucs- ton. There is not only right>feeling, but harmony between the people and the rail- roads. The question of rates which are fixed is now in the courts of the land, and will be worked out satisfactorily.
 My individual interests lie with the people of Alabama. l think as you think. Every throb of my heart has been in sympathy with my people te- cause I am one of them Can you trust me on that?
 q am seeking this nomination at the hands of the democratic party You pay know something of my party record. l have never at any time faltered In my allegiance, and will always remain true to my birthright" He then took up the subject of prohibition, with which he closed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-02-22
UPSET OCCURS IN
 INDOOR TENNIS

New York, February 21.-In the na- tional indoor lawn tennis singles cham pionship today B. S. Prentice, former Harvard player, scored the upset of the day and defeated Calh oun Cragin. 4-6, e-1, 6-1. R. A. Holden, Jr., Yale captain and holder of western cham pionships at Chicago, defeated S.. H. voschell, 60. 6-4. W. M. Hall won from the Columbia player, F. R. Pfeif- fer. 6-2, 60. H. A. Hummer, former Yale champion. defeated R. M. Beckley, .6-2, 6-2.
 A. L. Hoslxins of Philadelphia went down in straight sets before H. L. Fitch, 6-4, 7-5: and M. E. Touchard, the Californian. defsated E. Bigelow, 6-S, 7-5.
 All of these were matches in the sec ond round. Only one-third round match was played and in this R. D. Richy defeated J. H. l.. Todd, Jr Fan wood club. 7-5. 6-1.
 W. c. Demille and O. V. Bostwick won the only match decided in the doubles, defeating P. T. Large, Jr.. liar yard, and s. H. Voshell, 6-2, 6-4.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-02-22
FINE SHOWING
 BY 500 CLUB

The stockholders and committees of the 300 Club met at the Chamber of Commerce yesterday afternoon and re- ported that $144,000 had been sub scribed. This is fine showing and general enthusiasm existed among the members.
 It was decided to inaugurate a whirl- wind campaign and a meeting of the club will be held March 3. when it is proposed to report full $200,0o0 with which to incorporate. This will re- quire the CO., operation of the people of Greater Birmingham.