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The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-29
SAY THE GOVERNOR
 HAS ASPIRATIONS
EST THE REPORT THAT HE WILL ATTEMPT TO SUCCEED SENATOR JOHNSTON FOUR YEARS HENCE

The publication in Montgomery that Gov. B. B. Conner would oppose Sem ator Johnston four years from date for reelection to the Senate, has set the political tongue of Birmingham to wagging,
 Since the circulation of this state ment it has become gossip in Birming ham that Governor ,Comer is not only planning to make the race, but that he would have something to say on that subject on the date of his retire. ment from the governorship.
 Officially, however the governor has made no statement in spite of the an nouncement from Montgomery and his closest friends in Birmingham believe that he will remain firm in his de- termination--as expressed in the fight against the amendment--not to run.
 As to the governors chance of win ming, sentiment Is also divided in Bir- mingham The general political senti- ment is that the governor, in spite of his reverses in the fight against the amendment, and in his effort to nom- mate Colonel Mallory for the governor ship, Is national force to be reCk- . oned with again--even as MT. Roose- welt.
 As another possible candidate, Con gresSman Hobson received mention yes- terday. When Senator Johnston. as a matter of fack announced his oppo- sition to the amendment last year, the strong prohibitionists. as is remem- bered, threatened him with defeat in his effort to win another term. Con- gressman Hobson was mentioned as the man with whom they intended to de- feat Senator Johnston. "A st Several of the politicians who dis cussed the matter yesterday, however, expressed the belief that four years from now prohibition will be so dead in Alabama that 1t will be able to ben eft or prove injurious to the chances of neither Governor Conner nor Con- gressman Hobson.
 The statement of Governor Conner in dorsing or denying the report from Montgomery Is anticipated with marked interest in Birmingham
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-29
Suits Filed Yesterday

The following damage suits were filed yesterday In the city court:
 Isaac Scott vs. Republic Iron and Steel company. s10.0o0 for injuries re- ceived at furnace.
 Elvira Turner vs. Birmingham Rail- way, Light and Power company, s50OO for injuries received while passenger on street car.
 Ed Malone vs. Birmingham Railway, Light and Power company, s50Oo for injuries when wagon was run. into-by street car. Lewis Hatcher vs. same. 5000 for injury to mules and damage to wagon.
 w. l.. Willingham vs. Birmingham Railway, Light and Power company. s10,000 for injuries received in gas explosion in basement of Brown-Marx building.
 Rebecca, administratrix for Nick Chisholm, vs. Woodward Iron company. 5000 for death of intestate In Wood ward mines.
 In the circuit court suit for s3o.o GOO damages was filed by Juanite, Norman vs. the Louisville and Nashville Rail- road company for killing of the plain tiffs husband while he was employed for the defendant.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-29
WOMAN IN BROWN"
 CALLS ON THE CHIEF
Not Under Suspicion Of Send
 ing the Poison
WAS FRIEND OF COLEMAN
Will Be Ready To Submit To Coroner TOday--No Ar
 rests Yet Made

The mysterious woman in brown" again made her appearance yesterday and was closeted with Chief Bodeker, Detec- tves Tom Williams and will Murphy for two hours yesterday morning.
 Her appearance at the office of the chief of police and the statement after wards given out by Chief Bodel1er clears up several points that have been perplex- ing for the past few days.
 This woman has no close connection with the case, but Chief Bodeker states that he desired 8 conference with her, thinking that she might be able to throw some light on the matter.
 In an official statement given out yes- terday Chief Bodeker denies that the woman was under suspicion and stated that she was a friend of Guy R. Cole man. As she had not known Coleman for over a month previous to his death she could not have sent him the bottle of poison which caused his death. as he had that for three months before he drank it.
 Te woman stated to the chief that she went to the undertaking parlors and | for the woman in brown which so pug zled some at the time that the fact came out that she had been to the morgue. The presence of the woman in the of flee of the chief caused considerable ex- citement and there was a general cram ing of necks IS she went out. It was rumored that the woman was under ar rest but this proved to be untrue. Other than the above there were no developments In the case yesterday. Bota Detectives Williams and Murphy and Chief Bodeker are spending the greater part of their time in trying to unrayel the mystery that still shrouds the identity of the slayer of the two men.
 As yet no evidence has been secured which the chief thinks sufficient to justi- fy an arrest. He states that it is neces- sary to secure more than ordinary evil dence in a case of this kind. To make an arrest first and secure evidence after wards will not do at all. he states.
 Chief Bodeker stated last night that while he was unable to say just when the arrest of the slayer of Coleman would be made he was expecting something to happen at almost any time
 Sheriff Higdon stated yesterday after noon that while he had several slight elews there was nothing definite as yet. His deputies are still Investigating the possibility of the murder having been committed by a man and several indica- tions have been discovered which might be considered as discrediting the woman theory
 Chemist J. c. Long notified the coroner yesterday that he would have the analy- sis of the contents of the stomach of the two men completed by this afternoon and would probably make his report by tonight. The report Is awaited with a great interest by the police.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-29
MUST FACE CUTS
 IN DEPARTMENT
POLICE WILL LOSE 90 MEN JAN UARY 1, AND OTHER CITY DE- APARTMENTS WILL HAVE TO BE CUT IN PROPORTION

The special meeting of the police commission to be held this morning at Il o'clock will not only have be- fore it the question of warning against immoral houses, but must face the edlct of the City Council. Beginning Jan uary 1 the appropriation for the po- lice department is reduced almost be- yond recognition.
 According to the figures 50 men must go. This will cut down the police force from 217 men to 167 men. It is un- derstood that cut of 50 has already been dec.~-. upon and will be effective January 1. This means great shake- up in the department Dozens of of ficers are already feeling their heads slipping.
 inc cut in the sanitary department must be even more drastic Dr. Nell son has decided to let six of his san itary inspectors and one of Bacteriol- ogist Duncan's assistants go. This will cut the inspectors down from 16 to 10, and will mean a great reduction in the efficiency of the force. The health of ficer was not ready yesterday to an- nounce the names of those who will be asked to resign.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-29
POWELL COMES TONIGHT Vice President of Q. & C. Will Reach Birmingham From New Orleans

T. c. Powell, vice president of the Queen and Crescent route, will be in Birming- ham tonight after spending the holidays in New Orleans with his mother, who re- sides there He will be accompanied by Mrs. T. c. Powell.
 MT. Powell is very much attached to Birmingham and has given 8 great deal of attention to protecting the patrons of his line who have plants located here served only by the Alabama Great South ern
 He is one of the many railroad execu- tives who are very much in favor of se- curing smaller plants to help swell the payrolls and census returns of Birming- ham.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-29

while caring for the regimental colors at that memorable engagement. Although disabled for active service on account or the wound, he served in the signal serv- ice, preferring to do this rather than to leave on parole and visit his parents, while battles were waging.
 For six years after the war he was a planter in Pickens county, but removed to this city in November, 1872. He entered the mercantile business under the firm name of James A. Going & Co.,, but re- linouished this work for the real estate and developing business several years later. MT Going was honored by his reighbors and time and time again was an alderman. and as such served with great merit. On many notable occasions he acted as mayor of Birmingham. shoulder ing those duties with grace and tact that stamped him as diplomat. He aspjred to no office, accepting only those which were thrust upon him.
 Tn the early days of Birmingham he was associated with the late B. F. Roden. the late Col. R. H. Pearson, pr. Napors and others in all their various enterprises. He won a position and fortune in the city of his adoption And the countless residents of this city will receive news of his death with the same regret and sorrow with which they have received news of the deaths of the many pioneers of the past recent months.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-29

stockholders meeting to be held January Il, 1s11 proposal will be made to re- duce the capital stock of the Citizens Ma tional Life Insurance company from s1,- 800 900 to s75o00o.
 This is in order to cure what. from an insurance commissioners standpoint, is technical impairment of capital, and to create a substantial surplus. This ap- parent impairment results from the fact that there are many assets which insur- ance commissioners, governed by insur- ance laws and customs, do not count as assets. which, however, are of great value amounting in this case. at their book value, to over q, 100000. The exclusion of such assets produces a technical impair ment of capital. from an insurance com missioners standpoint, when 1t does not in fact exist, and would not be consid . cred as existing in any other character of corporation. The reduction in capital of course does not reduce the assets of the company or the value of the stock. It simply makes a bookkeeping change from capital to surplus. in which all stockholders share, and meets the rec omendations of the commissioners. "A proxy is herein enclosed, which it is hoped you will fill out. sign and re- turn This Is very important. as it re- Quires the vote of two-thirds of the stock to meet the recommendations of the con- missioners, and 1t is especially desirable to do this before their examination of the company Is complete, which you will see they have extended for 90 days in order to give an opportunity to act on their suggestions Hence, the importance of sending in at once your proxy for the meeting of January H. Respectfully, "CHARLES D. PEARCE, First Vice President "J. w. LAM,
 Third Vice President GEORGE BOHON,
 Fourth Vice President 'L. w. KEY. Treasurer. l HELM BRUCE.
 "General Counsel,, :, .
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-29
JAS. 4. GOING DIES
 AT TER LONG ILLNESS
Pioneer Citizen Succumbs to
 Attack of Paralysis
CAME TO THE CITY IN 1872
suffered n Third Stroke of Paralysis November 17 Which Rendered Him SpeechIess and Without Use
 of His Right Side

The list of departed Birmingham pioneer citizens was added to last night when James A. Going, one of the oldest resi- dents of this city and state and a hero of the cholera period, passed away al HIS late home, 2211 Highland avenue at s;zo o'clock.
 His dissolution resulted from third at- tack of paralysis which he suffered Mo- vember +, and from which he had been speeches. and without the use of his en- tire right side since that time. The other two strokes which were suffered some time ago by MT. Going were of such
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-29
Real Estate Transfer.

Deeds of conveyance in the follow ing transactions in real estate in which amounts of 5000 or more were in- volved were filed yesterday in the of- flee of the probate court:
 $3600-J. W. Lafon to T. A. Daven- port. lot 1. block 4, survey of Henry & Copeland.
 s2500-Sudie Livingston to Effie Mitchell. lot f. Langstons addition to Woodlawn.
 s1O00-Corey Land company to Da- vid Roberts. Jr., lot II, block 4s, first sub division of Corey.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-29
TIDEWATER FRANCHISE IS
 SIGNED BY MAYOR EXUM

This means that within 30 days plans must be drawn and submitted and with ing 60 days work must begin.
 The officers of the company declare that they have every assurance from their eastern packers that the money will be forthcoming, and every plan will go ahead without delay.
 The plans have practically been com pleted and will be ready in due time.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-29
POWDERLY DECLINES
 TO BE INCORPORATED
Fffty-four Votes Were Cast Yesterday and Majority Against Proposi-
 ton Was Six

A final settlement was yesterday given the much-agitated question as to whether Powderly should or should not be i'm corporated into a city by majority of 6 votes against incorporation out of a total of 54 that were cast.
 For some time this has been live is- sue between the landholders and the cit izens of Powderly, the former being against and the latter for incorpora- ton. About a month ago the election was called, and its outcome has been awaited with much. expectancy, on the part of the many who were interested.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-29

Mayor Culpepper Exum yesterday aft ernoon at 1 o'clock signed the ordinance which grants the Tidewater Railroad company the privilege of constructing a street car line from East Lake to Besse- mer for a term of 99 years.
 As soon as the ordinance is published 1t becomes a law, and its provisions will be operative.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-29
REST AND HEALTH TO MOTHER AND CHILD.

MRs WINsLow's SOOTHING SYRUP has been used for over SIXTY YEARS by MILLIONS of MOTHERS for their CHILDREN WHILE rEETHING, with PERFECT SUCCESS. It SOOTHES the CHILD, SOFTENS the GUMS, ALI,AYS all PAIN, CURES WIND COLO, and is the best renedy for DIARRHGA. It is ab- solutely harmless. Be sure and ask for Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup" and take no other kind. Twenty-Five cents bottle, i4si s
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-29
Hobson To Speak At West End

Congressman Richmond Pearson Hob- son will deliver lecture on January f at the odd Fellows hall, corner of Ely ton street and Tuscaloosa avenue, over the West End Drug company, at 8 p. m., under the auspices of the West End Bap- tist and Methodist churches Admission will be charged. His subject Is Our Country's Destiny"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-29
pr. HnndIey,s Will Filed

The will of the late Dr. L. s. Handley was yesterday probated before Judge s. F. Greene. The chief beneficiary is Mrs. Cornelia R. Handley, widow of the de- ceased, who is made heress to the entire estate and is nominated executrix without bond. .lss
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-29
Marriage Licenses Issued

Marriage licenses have been issued as follows from the office of the pro- bate court: c. L. Robertson of Birmingham to Mrs. Mary Wannigar. .st 4
 P. E. Shackelford of Bessemer to Miss Clara Butler.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-29
Walter o. Sleep

the resdencve of W. C.. Gardner, 1400 Tuscaloosa avenue. West End, at 3:30 o'clock yesterday afternoon, The funeral services will take place from the resi- dence this afternoon at 2SO o'clock and the interment will be at Woodlawn ceme- tery at S:3O o'clock. The deceased is sur vived by father, w. J. Sleep; Mrs. w. c. Gardner. sister. and Mrs. Annie Shelow, all of Birmingham, and Mrs. B. M. Sullivan of Cleveland, o.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-29
Adoniram Judson Ewnrt

News has been received in Birmingham of the death in Chicago of Adoniram Judson Ewart head of a large lumber concern with extensive Alabama inter- ests. MT. Ewart Is survived by his widow, Sarah Ewart, formerly Miss Cook and the following children Edwin Park. Arlie Belle, Mrs. Charles H.. Straw bridge, Terrence Hudson. Lulu May and William Earl. The funeral was held Tuesday. December 27, at 103o a. m. from the temporary residence. 521 East Fiftieth street, Chicago.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-29
DEATHS AND FUNERALS
l.. F. Dryden

L. F. Dryden, aged 65 years, died yes terday morning at o'clock at a local in- firmary The remains are being held at the undertaking parlors of Gaudin pend ing instructions from relatives of the deceased who live at Roanoke, Chester county, Maryland.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-29
THE WEATHER

Washington. December 2S-Forecast for Alabama: Rain Thursday; Friday fair, much colder; moderate to brisk south winds, shifting to northwest by Friday.
 Missssippi: Rain and colder Thurs day; Friday fair; much colder, moderate to brisk south winds shifting to north west
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-29

Local office United States weather bu- reau, Birmingham Report for the 24 hours ended D. m.,= December 2S, 1910
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-29

FOR appropriate floral offerings. phone fl. See Godden's Seed & Flower Store, 201s 1st avenue.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-29

Hear Congressman Hobson, 0rpheum theatre tonight.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-29

HEAR ROBSON TONIGHT,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-29

41cD LoY. Undertaken. Phones 7n.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-29
SHAW. Tn. Undertaken. Phone. ..

GREEN Undertaking Co. Phones iooa
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-29

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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-01-14
Brief Word to DR.. Compton
Tells of Brothers Trouble

DR.. William Penn Compton of 1909 II
street northwest. a brother Of Barnes
COMPTON, millionaire. Of Millbrook, n. Y.
whose country home was entered Thurs
lay morning, when a nurse, Sarah
Breymer. who was sleeping with Mr..
-ompton's young daughter, was strangled
has heard nothing from his relatives
beyond a brief message that the murder
had been committed.
This message was received by DIR.
Compton from another brother in Balti-
more today, after he had heard from
barnes Compton in New York.
The ComptOns are sons, of the late
Barnes Compton of Laurel, Nd. for
many years prominent in the social and
political life of the National Capital
He was a graduate of Princeton. He
subsequently became a member of the
state house of delegates from Charles
county and was in the Maryland senate
IN 1867. 1868, 1870 and 1872, being presi-
lent of the sessions of 1868 and 1870.
In 1874 he was made state treasurer,
and held this position for ten years, re-
signing in the second year of his sixth
term when elected a representative to
he Forty ninth Congress. as democrat
He was reelected to the Fifty-ffrst,
Fifty-second and Fifty-third Congresses
lie was unseated in the Fifty-first Con-
,ress and Representative Sidney Mudd
:iyen the seat. He resigned from the
r'ifty-third Congress.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-01-14
Coachman Il Found.

It was when Mr. Compton called the
servants to him in order that he could
learn a connected story Of the tragedy
that the detective found the coachman,
schermerhorn, was missing. His wife.
bride of six months. was in the Compton
home assisting the maid
District Attorney Townsend and Chief
McCabe went to the coachman's cottage
in search for the man, and. finding the
door open. they went inside On table in
the small sitting room they found note
which read:
Dear Wife-I am innocent Of this
crime. FRANK.
Then. hearing means. they searched
through one of the rooms and, under a
bed, found the coachman. Beside him lay
a razor with which he had slashed his
throat To the authorities he repeated his
words, II am innocent"
News Of the discovery of this addition
to the other startling events was re-
ceived with cries for revenge from the
crowd Of men. who Immediately believed
that Schermerhorn had attempted to take
his own life because he was guilty and
feared arrest.
The sheriff and Chief McCabe, how
ever. quieted the crowd, and were able
to get the prisoner safely to Vassar
Brothers Hospital, at Poughkeepsie The
trip was more than eighteen miles and
over rough country roads.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-01-14
Rivers, Harbors and Buildings.

n4Vc1S, Ad1 JUL oA0 O0AAOAAkSs
There remain two great systems of
public works which. as yet. have not
been Officially organized: The improve
ment of our rivers and harbors and the
construction of our public buildings.
These works were for many years con-
Quoted under the spoils system, the men,
bers of Congress seeking appointments
upon the committees relating to them
with view largely to bringing back to
their constituents the benefits of large
public expenditures. They were the SUBJ
jccts of trades, intrigues and compro-
misses. They were conducted without
comprehensive plans, in a sporadic way,
without regard to their union into one
harmonious whole.
They were a part of the spells system
in projects. although of late years much
improvement has been made in the leg
islation relating to them.
While as yet public opinion has not
been organized regarding public build
ings in such a.. way as to create a popu-
lar demand for a bureau of public build
ings and architecture, with an advisory
council of men noted in architecture,
painting and sculpture. which would
bring into coordination the various scat
tered services that now have charge of
public buildings. start has been made
in this direction by the National Institute
of Architects, whose propaganda will
doubtless be reinforced by all the art
societies of the country.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-01-14
Methodist Board Elects Officers.

Officers of the board of managers of the
Methodist Home were elected yesterday
afternoon as follows: President Mrs. D.
B. Street: vice presidents. Mrs. II. T.
Brian. Mrs. E ]. Harper. Mrs. J. f.
Tally Mrs. S. V. Buzze, Mrs c. l..
Roach. Mrs. r. Cohen. Mrs ID. j. Harper,
Mrs. Fl. r. Naylor Mrs. Addison Smith.
Mrs. j. NJ. Holmes. Mrs. George F.
Timms. Mrs. d. d. Burdett. Mrs. M. F..
Merrick. Mrs. r. A. Jefferis, Mrs. j. I.
King, Mrs. J. s. Moffatt and Mrs. 4. r.
Miley; corresponding secretary. Mrs. w.
6. Mcdowell. recording secretary. Mrs.
Bartle.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-01-14
Medals Are Distributed.

Capt. Harry Coope, adjutant, an
nounced the names of thirteen members
who were entitled to medals showing
service in the guard Of various periods.
The service medals were presented by
Gen. Harries as follows: Twenty-year
medal, Maj Charles r. Luce; fifteen-year
medal, Second Lieut.. w. Lawrence Haz-
ard; nine-year medal, First Lieut. Rob
ert E. Mover; ten-year medal. Capt.
j. Harry Bean, Company G, and Capt.
Duncan L. Richmond and Private j. l.. r..
Durnbaugh; six-year medal. Capt Charles
l.. Brockaway. First Lieut.. Alfred r. Nc
CONCEAL. First Sergt. Jacob > Mover and
Quartermaster Sergt David Gregory.
Company H Sergt. Max Sachs, Company
D; Corp. George F. Pennington. Compa ny
d, Private Henry IIoveless, Company NJ.
and Private James 8. Dinnis, Company G.
Dancing was in order the remainder of
the evening. The drill hall was appro-
priately decorated for the occasion.