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The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1911-04-07
FOUND DEAD IN BED.
Note Indicates That Thomas Adams
Killed Himself.

Thomas Adams. Sc years old, was
found dead in bed in a rooming house
kept by Mrs. William Hardin. No. 1S1
Second-ave., at 10 o'clock Thursday
morning, and the circumstances sur
rounding the finding OF the body lead
TO the belief that he committed sui
eide
A note, scrawled in, lead pencil,
written ON frayed and tattered piece
of note paper, was found on him. He
bad evidently carried the note for
some time. 1t reads as follows:
Mrs. Hardin. Saturday.
/ have put this job off for two
weeks, but do not get any better,
so here II goes. Sorry to trouble
anybody I feel ! shall never be
any more better, one day worse
than the next
Goodbye, Yours
Adams.
Adams had suffered greatly from
rheumatism and for the last Is
months had been unable to work.
Mrs Hardin says he was downstairs
at o'clock Thursday morning When
she went To- his room at 10 o'clock.
she fouDahim lying across the bed,
with 81 handkerchief folded over his
mouth.
Coroner Rothacher found an emp
tied glass. There was no odor from
it. The coroner believes that IL con-
tanned cyanide of potassium. A post
norton examination will be held 10
determine the cause of death.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1911-04-07
McAIe and others indicted.

CHICAGO, April 6.-As a result OF
the general raid OF the department or
justice on alleged bucketshops
throughout the country, nine indict.
ments we're handed down by the fed.
eral grand jury here today against
members of the Chicago branch OF
the Capital. Investment Co. whose of.
fees were entered in the general at.
tack. Indictments charging fraudu.
lent use OF the mails were returned
against SieRrnnd1 Nellie. William a.
Nellie, Richard ]. Nellie, Richard A.
Mari. James H. Southland. Frank n.
Williams, Charles w Dickell and J.
S. Dickes, all interested in the Capt.
tai concern.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1911-04-07
VIM. L. KELLY OUT OF JAIL.
Attorney Arranses TO Reimburse
Client Whom He Defrauded.

William l.. Kelly. an attorney, who
has been in Jail, nine weeks, as the
result or failure TO pay a judgment
for 81 $50, secured by former client.
Stephen j Ruklich. was released from
jail, Thursday, upon the order CT
Judge Murfns Kelly will pay 500 a
month to Ruklich until the judgment
is paid.
Ruklich planned to huild a hoAse
and asked Kelly TO obtain a bond for
him from the contractor TO insure him
against mechanics liens. Ruklich al
legged that Kelly later said he obtain
ed the bond. but after the house was
completed. Rulilich found that there
were Hens on the house. but dhat no
bond had been given, Ruklich sued
Kelly. alleging fraud and won his
case.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1911-04-07
JEWS DEMAND JUSTICE.
Asks Taft to Make Russia Stop Dis
elimination Against Those
From u. S.

NEW YORK, April 6.-Formal dc
mand was made on President Taft TO
day TO have Russia stop its discrm'
ination against American citizens of
Jewish faith. He was notified that il
he and the state department do not
act at once TO compel Russia to
recognize passports issued TO Ameri.
can citizens without regard to their
religious belief the Federal courts
will be appealed TO.
The demand was made by Attorney
Nicholas Klein, of Cincinnati. In or.
der to make a test case that would
be effective he has cited the refusal
OF the Russian Consul, in this city,
to wise the passport issued to Rabbi
Joseph Jasin, OF Niagara Falls. The
latter, who is former secretary of the
Federation OF American Zionsts and
at present vice-president OF that body
member OF the executive committee
Of the Sons OF Zion, and a governor
of the American Civic Alliance, is to
be backed in his proceedings by every
Jewish organization in the United
States
WASHINGTON. April 6.-Declaring
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1911-04-07
ACCUSES FORMER PARTNER.
Sam Wiseman Says Leon Marcus
Ruined Machinery In Plant.

According to Samuel Wiseman, one
Leon Marcus has most unique meth
DDS OF obtaining revenge. Wiseman
and Marcus were formerly partners
in the manufacture OF bed springs.
They had some differences and Wise
man forced Marcus out of the bust.
ness.
Now Wiseman has caused Marcus
arrest. He declares that Marcus stole
into the place of business in the dead
OF night and carried away essential
parts Oh The machinery used in the
making of bed springs The plant is
located on Brady-st. andsis now hors-
de-combat Wiseman says it will cost
small fortune to replace the miss
ing parts.
Marcus was arrested Thursday by
Detectives Brooks and Seymour. Lat.
er, warrant was sworn out in police
court, charging Marcus with malicious
injury to property
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1911-04-07
The IndlanapoIIs Walk.

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind, AAsril e.
When the fourth~ days grind OF the
six-day walking and running race was
started here today, blistered feet
were troubling several OF the team
members. Hoagland and Dineen still
led the field with III miles - laps.
Houlihan and Crooks followed with
1l6 miles, 3 laps, with the Caustin
Thibeau, Shelton Davis and Meyers.
Talifeather teams trailing
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1911-04-07

Job Printing Done Right. Time.
Printing CO.. 10 John R-st. Call Main
l14sS. or City 1885.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1911-04-07

that Russia's refusal TO respect pass
ports yised by the United States when
they are borne by Jews. constitutes
n discrimination against reSigion inim-
zeal TO American freedom OF thought,
Rep Sulzer VDem.. y ", chairman
of The committee on foreign Affairs.
this afternoon introduced jaint res
ontion in the house, demanding alb
rogation of the treaty between the
United States and Russia
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1911-04-07

BnsineAs-like Prinfing. No russ and
no feathers. The plain. neat kind that
looks right. Times Printing Co., Is
John R.-st. Phi. Main 1898 or City 1886.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1911-04-07
sToCKwELL WANTS $4,000.
Sues Because Auto Engine Back
Fired" and Injured Him.

The suit of George Stockwell secre.
tary of the fire commission against
the Cartercar company. began in
Judge Murphy's court, Thursday.
Stockwell alleges that because OF de-
fective repairs made by the company
on his machine, the engine back
fired" causing the crank to badly
crush his right hand. He alleges that
because Of the injury he is in danger
of losing his position as he is unable
10 write. He asks $4,000 damages
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1911-04-07

WASHINGTON. April 6.-Declaring
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1911-04-07
Bryan confers With Speaker Clark

WASHINGTON. April William
Jennings Bryan and Speaker Champ
Clark discussed party measures al a
conference In Clark's office today.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-01
ENTITLED TO WAGE
 OF 75 CENTS A DAY
Court of Appeals Meets August s to Determine Exact Status After
 Recent Decision

Mont gomery, July 31.-t Special. )--ln ordsr to determine the status of the convict laws of the state, the court Of appeals of Alabama has been called to meet at the capitol. in special session, on August 8, at which time the ques ton will be formally taken up and dis cussed Recent decision of the court of appeals held that convicts who are leased out are entitled to a wage of 75 cents per day, law which permits d wage of 40 cents per day, notwithstand- ing.
 At the time of the rendering of the decision in the court of appeals, the effect of which was to declare uncon- stitutional the legislative enactment which allowed 40 cents per day, gem eral rumbling of dissatisfaction was to he heard, from all parts of Alaba ma, raised by the convicts who had been serving time twice as long as consti- tionally required The effect of the courts declaration was one of the most shartling surprises of the month
 It is taken for granted that a writ will be issued by the court ordering a division of all sentences according to the 75 cents basis. UndoubterlN a num- Der of convicts now serving time will be given their release.
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thought all arrangements will have been
 and the campaign VIII s'"h' 
HABEAS CORPUS WRIT
 DENIED WILL LAWSON
Woman in Shintzen Case Arrested When She Visits Friend
 in Jail

Gadsden, July s1.-(Special)-WillL Law sen. who had filed habeas corpus proceed ings to secure his release from the county chaingang had a hearing before Judge Rilbro today and the writ was denied. Lawson is a convict on a charge of vio- lating the prohibition laws and wh11e serving time for the county made his es- cane and went to Oklahoma, where he
 was located some weeks ago and re- turned here after hard fight about extradition Further efforts will prob ably be made for his release.
 Zelia Cohelia, a young woman who lives at Altoona, has been arrested as witness in the murder of Nicholas Shent- zen. who was killed in that city few davs ago She Is a close friend Of one or inc men accused of the crime and came io the city. on Saturday to see him She ysas allowed to see him at the jail and was then herself arrested. It Is claimed by the detectives that she saw Joe Sauls- berry and Wiley Thompson on the night of the murder just before they left for Arkansas. The woman admits that Sauls- | erry was with her. but says that he was merely good friend and that he came to say goodbye before going away for an indefinite time.
 The Tr-City Gas company, as well as the electric light company, is busy work ing on the proposition for the inausura- ton of a white way" on Broad street ir this city. It Is said that each cont pany is ready to make all kinds of induce rlents tc get the merchants to use its light in the enterprise and that this makes it pretty certain that the white way will soon become a really
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-01
WILLIAMS METEOR
 WINS BIG EVENT

Cowes Isle of Wight July 31.-The Cowes yachting season opened today in perfect weather with interest in the races keener than ever. The British royal fam fly, here aboard the royal yachts Victoria and Albert, but his majesty is not taking part in the races with his yacht Brit tania-
 King Alfonso of Spain, who is here with Queen Victoria, is taking a prominent part in the watch events with his His pania.
 The races this year have taken a more international nature. Besides Great Britain and Spain. the other countries represented in the regatta are Germany, France. Belgium. The Netherlands. Nor way, Sweden and Austria.
 Many Americans are attending the re- gatta, but there are fewer American yachts than usual
 Emperor Williams Meteor took the big class race today, beating the British yacht Waterwitch
 The German yacht Sophie Elizabeth won the commodore's inter-challenge cup King Alfonsos Hispania was second. The Spanish monarch was on board the yacht during the race. as
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-01
RACES AT DETROIT

Detroit July 31.-Splendid racing and fast time characterized all four of the events on the programme of the grand circuit meeting which began to- day at the State Fair grounds. The big race of the day, the Chamber of Commerce s5O00 stake for 2:13 pacers, developed into a two-horse contest aft CT the first heat, Vernon Mckinney and Branham Baughman racing out in front of the field in each of the last three heats.
 After finishing fifth in the initial heat, Vernon Mckinney came to the front and took the next three, closely pressed all the way by Branham Baugh- man, who, in view of his stake win ming perforhances in the last two starts, was the pick of the field. Akar, the Geers entry, was a disappointment. The handsome stallion was slightly lame and after finishing well up in the first round was forced to take the flag in the second.
 The fourth heat was a magnificent race all the way between the two leaders and for a great part of the distance they paced like a team Coming into the stretch, however, Vernon McKin- ney took a slight lead, held 1t to the wire, and won by length.
 After dropping the first heat of the 2:19 trot to Lady Mckinney, Geers gave great exhibition of driving when he landed Gordon Todd a winner of the second. Going down the back stretch, Gordon Todd broke badly and before the veteran driver could bring him to his feet he was more than a dozen lengths behind the field. Then he settled down to drive, caught the lead CTS at the far turn, drove around them at the head of the stretch and led by half length at the wire. Geers had no trouble in winning the next two.
 Soprano and Dudie Archdale hooked up for a I'd race in the 2:07 trot, but the Bellini mare was just d little bit the better and won, driven out, in straight heats.
 Some comedy was injected into the 2:0S pace by George l.. Lattimer, the wealthy gentleman driver of Buffalo. Just after passing the quarter pole in the first heat, his entry. Gordon Prince, Jr, broke and jumped to one side. MT. Lattimer was thrown from his sulky but managed to cling to the lines and checked his plunging horse close to the upper fence Then he clambered back into his seat and set sail for the flying field He came within an eighth of a mile of missing the flag.
 Star Kjng ran away nearly harf a mile before the start of this event and thus spoiled whatever chances he may have had The first heat was only a buggy ride for Easson, Hal B., iJr., the sensational Canadian performer win hing as he pleased all the way. Sunny Jim pressed. him hard in the second heat. however, and there was slash ing drive down the stretch to head victory for the Canadian Summaries:
 2.18' trot, purse 5000 3 in 5:
 Gordon Todd, br. S., hy Todd
 (Geers) ........... ..-.....4 1 1 1 Lady Mckinney, b. m., by
 Washington Mckinney (Mur- phy)F ........-. ...i.-. .......'., l
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-01
RECORDS BROKEN
 IN NEW ORLEANS

New Orleans, July 31.-Four new south ern records were established at a meet presided over by officials of the south ern association of the A. A. U.
 William Phillips (Meteor) ran 75 yards in : 4-o seconds, looping eight seconds off the old record. He also covered l15 yards in Il 20 seconds. Jeff Van (Meteor) hurled the jayelin IA feet and 3 inches, topping the old record of 133 feet made himself in June. Edward Schroth (Y. M. G. co, in the pole vault for distance, new event, covered 22 feet inches and got the credit. although A. c. Booksh of the same club covered P feet inches while breaking tie. Former record for running 1l5 yards ungiven.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-01
Ensley Club Will Meet

An important meeting of the Ensey club is scheduled to be held tonight in the inferior court room. Matters of im- portance will come before the club and will be discussed.
 The Sunday morning mail question has not yet been settled and will be discussed thoroughly tonight. The business men of Ensley are anxious to have' their mail delivered Sunday mornings and have been working with that end in view since the last meeting. Quite a number of business men have taken the matter up with the postoffice authorities and have received encouragement so that they hope to gain their point soon
 Another live question that will be ta- ken up at the meeting is that of the new postoffice building. The need of a new building at the steel city Is quite pronounced and the people are anxious to see the work begin. Bids for the building are expected to be advertised for any day and when once begun the building will be rushed to completion
 Other questions of vital importance to the town will be discussed during the evening. The club is in a flourishing condition and is growing in scope and membership steadily.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-01
WYLAM'S OPTION
 CLUB IS FORMED
Ensley Club Will Hold I'm portant Meeting Tonight.
 Other Ensley News

A large and enthusiastic number of Wylams voters met last night at the Thompson hall and formed a local op- ton club. Leaders of the local option forces at Ensley were present as we'll as visitors from Corey and Pratt City.
 The first business of the meeting was to elect officers. s. A. Smith was elect ed president, Milton Crow was elected vice president and David Belso treas urer These men are prominent in busi- ness affairs in Wylam and are hard workers
 In addition to electing officers a cam paign committee of five was appointed, consisting of James Brodie. N B. Stack, William Muir, Sam Brodie and Adam Pow. These men will begin on the work assigned 10 them immediately.
 Local optionists are optimistic over the outlook at Wylam and predict a large majority in their favor Other meetings will be held by the club in the near flu ture
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-01
BREWERIES PREPARE
 FOR RETURN TO STATE

Montgomery, July 31.-(SpeciaD. That the big brewing companies of the United States are taking cognizance of the states revertal to the wet columns
 and of the votes of various counties which have overthfown state wide pro- hibition, is proved by the action of two of the large corporations in taking. out license to do business in Alabama, and by their designation of agents in this state. Two brewing companies have made known their intention of operat- ing in the state, and named state agents.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-01
DICKSON SAYS BARONS ARE
 DIFFICULT PLAYERS TO HOLD

show. When I was in New York, the hittngs clubs in the east hit me and the hitting clubs in the south hit me and all other pitchers
 Tt is just as hard to prevent Bir- mingham, New Orleans and Montgom- cry scoring as any of the big fellows"
 Dickson hasn't won game from Bir- mingham this season, but he is going nicely. He is very popular in Birming- ham, where he played in 1909.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-01
BADLY NEEDING
 ANOTHER PILL FLINGER

will get into a game today for the first time this season. Courtney, on first. Is playing with a split hand, this being accountable for his rather ragged work of yesterday.
 Outfielder Jackson, reported yes- terday, has left to join the Boston Nationals. Bernhard is hoping that Ferguson will soon arrive, but from his conversation of yesterday, one judges that it will be several days before the Bean Eeater puts in an appearance.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-01

The Memphis team is short of fling ers and the three double headers com ing in a row. considerably worries Manager Bernhard.
 He stated yesterday that Pitcher Fer guson doesn't much want to report, and Fritz has a bad arm. Dicksons arm. too. is swollen. and Newton alone is in good shape. Finlayson, as is known, is down with typhoid fever.
 It Is very probable that Scudder Bill
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-01
Receiver Appointed

St. Louis, July 31.-Application for the appointment of receiver for the Amer ican Bankers Assurance company and for an injunction to restrain Harry M. Rubey, A. C. Landon and l.. B. Jones from continuing to act as it's officers. was filed in the circuit court today by To stockholders. owning 13,000 shares. The receivership was granted and temporary injunction issued against the officers to keep them from interfering with the as- setts, said to amount to l,OO0,UOo
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-01
ONEONTA IS PLATED
 OVER COUNTY SCHOOL

Oneonta, July 31.-(SpeciaD-A telegram message from Montgomery at D. m- to- day informed the citizens Of oneohta that the state board had located the county high school at Oneonta. The citi- zens are very much elated at having secured the school
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-01
CUP FOR BILL, JR.

Rick Woodward has purchased
 an SIS silver cup for William Mc- Gilyray, Jr.. thus furnishing the young man with a weapon to throw ? at his father when differences arise. The purchase was made several , days ago and will be presented to-
 , day, it Is probable. Large Will liam was very much pleased when he learned the news yesterday MT. Woodward left for New York , yesterday on business and will De , gone for several weeks, 1t is proba- ble.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-01
Minors Are Riotine

Mexico City, July 3.-Striking miners it Floro are reported rioting today, &C., tuated by anti-foreign spirit aroused by a manifesto demanding that foreigners leave the town. The special train carried three American women from the place The federal government has been asked to send federal troops. is.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-01
Aged Post master Dies

sGens Falls, N. Y., July 31--George w. Smith, 27 years old. said to be the second oldest postmaster in the country in point of service, is dead at his home at Smiths Basin, Washington county. He was appointed as postmaster during Buchanan's administration and since 1861 has been postmaster.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-01
.FELL0WSH|PSF0R
 YEAR ANNOUNCED Abercrombie Names Sue cessful Applicants in Va
 riOus Departments

University, July 31.-(SpeciaD.-T fel- lowship students for the next academic year have been appointed by President Abercrombie in the various departments. The value of each fellowship is $200. The following are the fellows that have been appointed for next year: William W. Pierson, Jr, River Falls, discipli- marian; stephen B. Quigley, Mobile, fel- low and assistant in chemistry; Roger S. Williams, Birmingham, fellow and as- sstant in physics: Miss Juliet Hixon, Perote, fellow in French and assistant in the library; Robert H. Bumgardner, Bessemer, fellow 7and assistant in the gymnasium; John M. Burnett, fellow and as sstant in mathematics.
 The two scholarships for next year have been awarded to 6. Floyd Tillery of Opelika and Miss Nell McMahon of Livingston.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-01
Police Busy

The police force at Ensley is getting busy with the loiterers and vagrants there and are hauling them before Judge Hammer daily. Captain Ramage be- lieves in the move on' slogan and his force has adopted it.
 A number of violators of the prohi- bition law were arrested Sunday and were tried yesterday. In all, seventeen cases were disposed of Monday Ensley people continue to violate the order call ing for the muzzling of all dogs No less than l25 citizens been arrested and fined for this breach of the law, and lined nomina sum of $l since this order was issued.
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where he was called to the beside of

his father.
 Judge J. T. Lowery is taking a 30 days vacation in the mountains of Blount. Judge D. J. Hummer is presiding over the court during the absence of Judge Lowry.
 Mrs w S. Dean, of Hawthorn ave nue, Fairview, is quite sick with ty- phoid fever.
 Miss Maud Scott has as her guest this week Miss Mary Kron, of Mobile.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-01

"Ole Hickory Dickson, formerly of Birmingham and now of Memphis, finds it just as hard to keep Birmingham from scoring as Philadelphia or Chi cago, or any of the others of the majors.
 T believe said he yesterday after noon, that a pitcher who wins regu- larly in this league, can win in the big Sid Anna, oh. m., (Snow) :. 2 g 4
 Time: 2:14A, 2:13A, 2:13A, 2:13h.
 Chamber of Commerce, $5000 stake, for 2:13 pacers, in 5; Vernon Mckinney, br S., by
 Guy Mckinney (JamesD .... l Branham Baughman, br. g.
 (Cox) Peter Preston. g. h., tDean) .4 3
 Time: 2:O4la. 2:04, 2:OSA, 2:041a. >2:07 trot, 5000, in 3: Soprano. oh. m, by Bellini (An-
 drews) ............. ......'.. Dudie Archdale, blk. m. (Geers).. 2 Spanish Queen, b. m. co. Macey).. s
 Time: 2:O51a, 2:o6.
 2:OS pace, 5000, in 8: Hal B., Jr., br. g., by Hal B.
 (Easson) ....'..-.=...,. ....'.' | Sunny Jim, oh. s. tShiviey) ...... 2 Don, oh. gi (Brown) ............
 Time: 2:06K, 2:05A.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-01
Personals

r. Judge N. w. Scott, who has been in in Columbiana for the past few days on business trip. has returned to the city.
 Mrs. Frank Keller, of Besse boule- yard, is reported as improving from the chills and fever.
 MT. and Mrs. R. c. Johnson, of New Decatur. will reach Ensley this week from Chicago where they have been for the past month taking a summer course in the Chicago University.
 Mir. Henry Keller visited his wife and family at St. Clair Springs recently The Rev John Manner is in Columbiana