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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-05-16
KILLS HIMSELF
AND WOUNDS WIFE

Pittsburg, May 15.-F. A. Weller we'll
known citizen of McKee's Rocks, and pro-
prietor OF the Island Avenue hotel in that
suburb, shot his wife and himself during
a quarrel at the hotel this, afternoon.
He died Is minutes later upon the operat-
ing table at the Ohio Valley hospital and
his wife is lying at that institution with
a painful bullet wound in the head near
her left ear
The quarrel is said to have been
prompted by Weler's Jealousy, Several
months ago he elected forcibly from the
hotel man whom he believed had In
suited Mrs. Weller. The Offenders skull
was fractured but he later recovered.
This incident is believed by the doctors
to have unbalanced Weller's mind.
Weller was 36 years old and his wife is
several years younger. She will recover.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-05-16
SWINDLER GETS AWAY
WITH LARGE AMOUNT

Cincinnati, May 15.-Thousands of dol
lars have been gathered in by an alleged
swindler operating in the southern states
as a field agent for the American Book
company according to statements made
at the general offices of the company
here. Complaints have poured in during
the past few weeks from many towns in
Kentucky, New Albany. Durant, Tchula,
Shuqualak and fernando in Mississippi;
Augustin, Hammer and Hull in Alabama !;
MARVEL, Ark. Beaumont. Tex, and
numerous other widely scattered points.
The alleged swindler. who is described
as a big. sapdy-haired individual, oper-
ating under various aliases, usually Sc
cures an order, IT is alleged, for about 40
books, on which he requires an advance
payment of $40 or more. guaranteeing the
return OF the deposit in the. case the
books prove unsatisfactory. That is the
last the victim hears of books, agent or
his money, It is stated.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-05-16

Asheville, n. C y 15.-Reports today
are that all angelical Protestant
churches were crowded to hear dstin-
guished ministers who are attending the
general conference of the Methodist Epis-
oopal church, south. The Central Method
list church. the largest Methodist church
In Asheville, was packed to the doors to
hear Bishop e. e. Moss. who preached
on What Think Ye of Christ"
The missionary meeting in the audi
torium was an enthusiastic assembly, and
several returned missionaries made ad-
dresses. prominent member of the COM
nitttee on episcopscy has infrrroed Bish-
op H. c. Morrison that probably at its
next meeting. which will be held tomor-
row, he will again be placed on the active
list AS the matter stands today, the re-
port now In the hands of the chairman
of the committee recommends the bishop s
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-05-16
FOR REMOVAL
OF BODY TO WESTMINSTER

royal mourners, after which the public
lying in state will begin.
The details of Fridays procedure are
still in question, but 1t has been decided
that bluejackets will draw the gun car
riage with the casket to Windsor, where
the last services will be held.
King George, Queen Mary, the Queen
mother and the royal family were pres
ent tonight at service over the body in
the throne room at Buckingham palace.
The scene in the throne room was deeply
moving, one of the most impressive dis
plays being the hourly change of guards,
who in full uniform with hands crossed
on reversed rifles and with heads bowed,
stand like statues at each corner of the
catafalque, with an officer in the same
attitude facing the bier.
Not a muscle is seen to move. AT the
end of each hour bugler silently leads
the relieving guard in, and the change
of guards is mnde noiselessly. One hour
of this immobility has been found so
trying to the men that after tonight they
will be relieved each half hour. Solemn
services were again held in all the
churches throughout the kingdom today
The troops which will line the funera
route Friday have been assfduousfy prac
ticing the funeral drills.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-05-16
ToDAY's AGE-HERALD
Astronomers to center gaze on cor
yNadpo cday

1-Astronomers to center gaze on comet
Wednesday.
Taft assumes responsibility for Lawler
letter.
James Weatherly will be made chair
man of state convention.
Great Sunday school meeting In Wash
ington this week.
Republicans are busy planning.
Bishop Morrison will be put back on
active list.
2-Asking for plans and specifications for
Chattanooga courthouse.
Fortifications on the Panama canal.
3--Dallas county to come to the front.
Calhoun delegates are evenly divided
Boys band holds very fine concert.
Editorial comment.
5-Delegates off for Montgomery.
What has interested you most during
the day?
Birmingham to have stock exchange
Entertainment by Atheneum orphans.
6Normal condition in cotton market.
Georgia results are very doubtful.
Strength Is shown in stock market.
7-Newspapsr endowment discussed by
editors
-General sporting news
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-05-16
BISHOP MORRISON WILL BE
PUT BACK ON ACTIVE LIST

superannuation. 1t will not be surprising
If the committee votes reconsideration
and by another vote place him again on
the active list 1t is rumored that new
charges will be preferred against the
bishop by member of the Louisville
conference at tomorrow's session The
charges will be along lines of those al
ready passed upon and on which the
committee on investigation will report at
tomorrow mornings session that no trial
of the bishop is necessary. Friends of
Bishop Morrison declare that they are
positive that the committee will decide
that no action Is necessary. and as there
is absolutely nothing against the bishop 5
moral cbaraoter, he will by vote sf the
conference remain effective.
The Vanderbilt university question was
fully discussed during the week. As to
whether meeting of the board Of trus-
tees will be legal If held outside of Ten
nessee Is subject now being discussed
by many.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-05-16
BOY WAS KIDNAPPED
BY JUNK PEDDLER

GAINESVILLE. O., May 15.-AccordinS to
the statement of 14year- Hugh
Hare of Beaver Falls, Pa, he was kid
naped from that city on April Is by
Charles Miller. a junk peddler, and has
been kept in close confinement in a
wagon until this morning at 2 o'clock
when he escaped from the man and ran
four miles clad only in overalls and
shirt to this city. where he told the
police his story.
The lad states that Miller has often
mistreated him In various ways, in ad-
dition to making him steal iron and
other metals.
Miller. who is above 20 years. was
arrested.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-05-16
NEGRO NURSE GIVES
POISON TO CHILD

Montgomery Ala. May ia special
from Demopolis says:
{ Because her mother refused to allow
her to go to Birmingham, 10-year-old
negress. employed by Davis Collins, a
wealthy planter, gave dog poison to her
two small charges. The youngest, aged
months, died In agony and her sister s
condition is serious. The negress was ar
rested and seemed unconcerned over the
matter Indignation In Marengo county
Is intense, and the child Is being closely
guarded II is feared that demonstra-
ton will accompany the funeral of the
Collins baby tomorrow.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-05-16

Washington, May 15.-The threat
ened Indian uprising In New Mexico is
over and all danger is averted. re-
port from Superintendent Crandall to
the commissioner of Indian affairs to
day conveys the Information that the
Taos Pueblo Indians were we'll within
their rights in cutting the fences OF
settlers. for the fences encroached on
the Indian lands. The courts of the
territory refused to prosecute the red
men. The militia sent to the scene OF
the threatened uprising were turned
back before travelling half the distance
from Santa Fe.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-05-16
Politicians Arc busy


The lobby of the exchange is filled to-
night, the politicians having flocked to
the city in droves for the meeting of
the state committee tomorrow. They are
elbowing and nudging each other in
manner rarely ever seen save during a
session of the Legislature. Almost every
fellow met has a pet scheme on hand
and there are as many ways of settling
the vexed questions as there are men.
Birmingham shows up with about fjf-
teen citizens, among therl Jesse STALL
gs, p. G. Bowman, DR.. J. 8. Gillespie,
..ohn w. Tomlinson, r. K. Campbell and
others. James Weatherly, who all agree
lis to preside over the convention was
early on the ground. as was r. q. Spra-
gins, the local option apostle from the
dispensary county of Madison. Mobile
and Montgomery forces were large and
it was evident that there is not agree
ment on at least the state Craftsmanship
up this time.
There is no question but that local op-
tioa has the call and that so per cent of
the convention will be for it in some
any measure short of allowing a vote on
the question will receive Endorsement of
the convention. Even the local option
enthusiasts are wary of anything that
does not allow the people to vote on
the policy.
Another rumor of interest is to the
effect that the committee may refuse
to present temporary officers, leaving
that to the convention. 1t is also be-
lieved that the new committee will be
allowed to select its own chairman
though the convention elected him four
years ago.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-05-16
LATIN PHRASE CAUSE
OF THIS CONTROVERSY

Washington. D. c.. May 15.-Over the
translation of Latin phrase in the
Maryland charter of 1920 has arisen a
controversy between Maryland and West
virginia as to the boundary line between
the two states. This phrase Is: "Deinde
vergando versus meridiem ad ulteriorenf
dicti fumins ripam ct cam sequendo qua
playa" Maryland contends that the
boundary is at the high water mark on
the south bank of the Potomac, while
West Virginia claims it is at the low
water mark
This language clearly carries Mary
land to the high water line on the farther
bank" says Attorney General Straus OF
Maryland. in a brief justified in the su-
prone court or the United States, where
the dispute has been taken for settlement.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-05-16

there may be a shower Of charged par
ticles very small but numerous, which
may affect wireless telegraphy There
is no cause for alarm or fear. cyanogen
exists only near the comets head, and
the tail Is a good vacuum m
Professor Todd declares that there will
be no more sensation than that caused
by the rays Of light from distant candle
on a persons head. There is an equal
amount of cyanogen gas radiated from
each. proportionately, he says. Leon
Campbell, another of the Harvard as
tronomers. thinks a luminous display is
absurd.
The increasing brilliancy of the comet
as 1t approaches the earth was shown
today when Harvard college astronomers
found that the body with coma or en-
velope had reached proportions Of nearly
a zero magnitude. the highest stage of
stellar brilliance. The rate of increase in
brilliancy is indicated by two photometric
measurements taken at Harvard observa-
tory.
The first, on May g. showed the nucleus
to be of 7.06 magnitude. Another on Fri
day, just a week later. showed the magni-
tue to be AL. an increase in apparent
size of 2.65 degrees.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-05-16
seampu Eulnll. Uniaue Vow

Gloucester. Mass. May 15.-Fulhlling
a vow made sixteen years ago when a
sudden shift of wind saved his storm
beaten vessel from driving into a lee
shore off Cape Cod. Captain Joseph
Mesuuita one of Gloucester's best
known fishermen, today gave away to
the poor 1000 loaves of bread. The gift
was made at the church Of Our Lady of
Good Voyage, at special mass at
tended by the captain and his crew Of
16 men.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-05-16

Lynchburg, Va, May 15.-wiIson
Tucker of Tuscaloosa, Ala. was locked
up tonight charged with slashing Dave
Bradley, a negro, across the throat
Bradley had jostled Mrs. Tucker, who
was stabbed in her left shoulder in the
melee. She claims the negro struck
her.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-05-16

Seattle, WASH. May 15.--The army
transport Dix, whicn arrived from
Manila via Honolulu today, was so
greatly damaged by storm and by a
fire in her coal carg6 that two months
gill be required for repairs.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-05-16
Professor Lowell Returns

New York, May 15.-Prof. Percival
Lowell, the authority on the planet Mars.
returned today by the steamer New
York from an European lecturing trip.
After brief visit to Boston he will go
direct to Lowell observatory at Flagstaff
to make observations of Halleys comet.
The professor had two sights of the
comet with the naked eye on his trip
across the Atlantic. but had nothing to
add to what other observers had OBJ
served.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-05-16

Almon of Colbert is keeping close tab.
Alex Pitts is not in but Il number of
Dallas county people are seeing that he
is not forgotten. There does not BEEN
much doing for either W. H. Parks of
ccvington or Joseph J. Arnold of Cal
houn, also in the race.
The committee meets tomorrow at noon
and will count the vote of the primary.
later naming the temporary officers of
the convention. The convention will hold
its sessions in the Grand theatre Tues
day
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram., 1910-08-09

ordinances governing the speed of rail.
way trains within rate limits; and the
commission should be given power up
ordinance exists governing the speed
of trains through cities Of the first
second, third and fourth class, to pre-.
scribe the rate or rates of speed at
which trains may run within the cor.
porate limits Of said cities.
Sections 57S657SS Burns Statu
tes, 1909 concerning wires over rail.
roads should be amended so as to en-
able the railroad commission to make
general rules or orders in specific cas-
es governing the manner in which tele
graph. telephone and other wires shall
be constructed and maintained over OF
under tracks OF railways in order to
prevent injury to trainmen and 9th
ers coming in contact with such wires
"The railroad commission act In sec
ton Z, subdivision c. should be amend.
ed so as to remove the two years limi
tation from the life Of commission'a
orders, and provide instead that an
order from the commission shall re
main in force for such time as shall
be provided in the order itself unless
sooner modified or set aside by the
commission or a court OF competent
jurisdiction" ef =.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram., 1910-08-09
NEWMAkS CELEBRATE
palladium Specially

Milton. Ind, Ang. 9.-The third an.
nual reunion of the Newman family
was held at Jackson's park, Sunday
The association is made up from the
descendants of the late Jonathan and
Eleanor Newman. early settlers of this
place, and is cohpased of the children
grandchildren and great-grand-child-
rem and their families. Those present
were Mesdames Elizabeth Atkinson
Sarah Hussey, E. B. Newman, Mr.. and
Mrs. Albert Newman, Huber Newman
Misses Eleanor and Florence Newman
of Milton; Messrs and Mesdames F. H.
Izor and son, Newman Atkinson and
family, Loren Morgan, Earl Atkinson,
Jr., ]. X. James and daughter, of In
dianapolis; F. NJ. Kennard and son
Laurence Kennard and son, of knights
town: Edward Cassidy, of Rushville
Virgil Newman and family, of Cam.
bridge City; C. e. Atkinson and daugh.
ter, of Richmond, and Mr.. Earl Atkin.
son of New York. The invited guests
were Ray Potter, of Indianapolis; Mis-.
ses Ethel Schepman. of Richmond:
Clara Summers, of Wagner, Oklaho.
ma. who is visiting Mrs. Edward Cas-
sadly and the Misses Selena Hale and
Imogene Morris. of Dublin. A fine din
ner was spread.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram., 1910-08-09
AT Local Theaters
AZ the Gennett.

The Maxwell-Hall company, headed
by Miss Gertrude Maitland had all
available space taken last night at the
Gennett to see the Jealous Wife," the
play was in four acts, the scenes at
Atlantic City and the staging was
equal to any one Of the high class pro-
ductions. the leading role being TAX
en- by Miss Maitland, who lived up
to her past reputation as being the
most beautiful woman as we'll as one
of the best on the stage. Mr.. Hand
makes an ideal hero and the other
parts were taken by artists of the high
est rank, not only was the play entire
ly new, but also the Vaudeville which
included clever specialties by Miss
Maitland, Mr.. Hawkins and Mr.. Moran.
Moving pictures were also shown.
Space will not permit us to 60 into
detail. as much could be said regard.
ing the most excellent organization
but they must be seen to be appreciat-
ed. Tonight they will produce for the
first time here in Richmond, the great
military play, "The Bell OF Virginia" :"
This play is by the pen OF Justice
Adams and is proclaimed by Mr.. Hall
to be as good II not better as the open
ing bill, "A Jealous Wife," Starting
today there will be daily ten cent matt.
nees with a change Of play at every
performance. Friday night, the great
feature play, "Sapho."
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram., 1910-08-09
During Fleet Operations in the
Fall First Attempt Win
Be Made.
WILL BE USED AS A SCOUT
AlRsAiP WILL BE FITTED WITH
WIRELESS INSTRUMENT AND
WILL SPY ON ACTIONS OF THE
SEA FIGHTERS.
fAmerican News Service,

tAmerlcan news SefNice4
Berlin, Aug Sit is stated that dur
ing the German naval maneuvers in
the autumn an attempt will be made
for the first time to utilize an air ship
in connection with the operations. 1t
will be fitted with an installation for
wireless telegraphy. and its functions
will be to keep one of the combatants
informed as to the others movements.
With view of this experiment., the
commander of the High Sea Fleet.
Admiral Holtzendorf. recently took
part in one of the military air ships
ascents from Berlin.
The aerial cruiser which will be
used for the manoeuvre trials will
probably be the new Gross, which has
just been completed here. 1t is con-
siderably larger than any Of its fore
runners. having capacity of over 50,
COO cubic feet. a length of 3O5 feet. and
diameter of 421s feet. There will be
two cars instead of only one, as in pre-
vious air ships of this type, and each
will contain couple of 1OOhorse pow
er Koerting motors.
The monster Schuette air ship which
has just been under construction at
Rheinau, near Mannheim. for nearly
year, and which at one time was
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram., 1910-08-09
SHANKS IN REUNION
palladium Specially


Milton. Ind, Ang.9.-The Shank fam
lily reunion was held at Jackson's park
Sunday. The meeting was opened by
the president, John Jones, of West
Chester, who after few remarks Of
fered prayer, which was followed by
scripture reading by Mrs. Jacob
Shank. of Philomath. After the read
ing of minutes, the following officers
were named:
John Jones, OF Winchester, presi.
dent; Chas. Shank, of Milton, secre-
tary for Indiana; Ross Shank, of Day
ton, secretary for Ohio. A committee
to complete the history of the Shank
family, composed Of Jacob Shank, of
Union County and Henry Shank, of
Dayton, was appointed. The follow
ing were present: John Jones and
family, Of Winchester; Glen Jones and
family, of Richmond; Mr.. and Mrs.
Jacob Shank, of Philomath; William
Shank, and family; Messrs. and Mes
danes Henry and Murray Shank. Ross
Shank and family. of Dayton: C. H.
Shank and James Shank and families,
of Milton; Messrs and Mesdames Will
ian Helmsing and son, Loran Helm
sing and daughters, Clarence Helmsing
and family, John Grant and family,
Albert Railsback and family, Noah
Plankenhorn, Jesse Plankenhorn and
daughter, Chas. Burrows and family.
NJ. McCachland and daughter, Mrs.
Hannah Sealock, granddaughter and
daughter-in-law. and William Hend-
dleston. A fine dinner was spread.
The next meeting will be at Fairview
park. Dayton. the first Sunday in Aug
ust.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram., 1910-08-09

Miss Alice B. White, of Crosswicks.
N. j., is said to be the only woman
who has ever sent in an application
for employment as a motorwoman in
this country. Miss White is eighteen.
She is the daughter of an expert ma
chinist who died recently and from
whom she inherited her love for ma.
chinery and her ability to manage it.
She has applied to the Camden &
Trenton Railway company for a place
as motorwoman. 1t is said that she
knows how to manage an automobile
and has had considerable experience
with trolley cars.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram., 1910-08-09
LABOR NOTES.

1t is expected that strike Of $4,000
cloakmakers will soon be inaugurated.
The central trades and labor unions
Of St. Louis have decided not to parade
on Labor day.
Railroad telegraphers have received
wage advances since Jan. aggregat.
Ing 81 100000.
At the recent city election in Ho-
quiam. Wash. seven out Of nine coun.
cilmen elected were union men.
The cSildreo's jacket makers Of Chi.
cago have \ union now. About 100
workers in this trade started it recent.
~.
The carpenters Of Everett, Wash,
have secured an advance In wages Of
from - to $3.50 per day. They also
secured the eight hour day.
The new labor party recently formed
In Philadelphia has announced that II
will nominate q full state ticket FOR
the next election. 1t has also announc.
ed that its name will be the United
Labor party.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram., 1910-08-09
est, Elmo" Toniaht.

The continued large crowds at the
Murray this week indicate the popu'
larity OF the Cutter Stock Co. now
playing this week at the Murray and
their engagement continues through
next week. st. Elmo is always a fav-
orite but when presented by the Cut.
ter company 1t has received the larg.
est patronage, as it deserves to have.
Tonight closes the presentation Of this
play and on tomorrow at matinee and
night will be given The Triumph OF
Betty" which from the demand for
seats shows that 1t will rival the play
st. Elmo" in attendance.
Call the Murray and have seats laid
aside for any performance this week.
Matinees daily.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram., 1910-08-09

expected to be shown = the Brussels
Exhibition at the end Of May. is now
reported 70 have experienced : fiasco
without even leaving the shed IN which
II was built The story goes that when
the car was hung. the wooden frame
work, which Was circular In section.
was distorted by the weight into An
oval form with the result that many
OF the joints gave. and In places In
reparable damage Was caused The
wreckage must have been very constd-
cradle, il. as is stated. gang Of
twenty carpenters were at once set to
work to prevent still further havoc,
People are also wondering Il anything
has happened TO the hugs Siemens-
Schnckert non-rigid air ship. which
was filled with gas and inspected BY
privileged persons as long as the be-
ginning Of April. but Of which moth
ing has since been heard.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram., 1910-08-09
GATHER N BOSTON
tAmerican News service)

Boston, Aug. 9.-The events of the
week in connection with the 10th an
nual convention of the Catholic Total
Abstinence Union OF America began
today with the arrival Of the national
president of the organization, the Rev.
Peter j. O'Callaghan of Chicago. Faith
er O'Callaghan was met at the sta
tion and escorted to convention head
quarters by the famous temperance
regiment and band of Wilkesbarre,
Pa. The convention proper will be
ushered in tomorrow morning with
religious services in the Cathedral of
the Holy Cross.