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The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-08
SPECTACULAR WAY TO
 COMMIT SUICIDE

St. Louis, January 7.-With arms in- tertwined and facing a mirror to watch their dying expressions, Mabel and Isa- bella Boisseau, sisters and members of a prominent family, drank carbolic acid last night in confectionery store here. Mabel died at>the City hospital and her sister Isabella, is not expected to live.
 Before taking the poison one of the girls requested the proprietor to call police man. Not until Mabel fell off the chair. writhing in pain was any attention paid to the girls. The second sister dropped to the floor second after Mabel col lapsed.
 we are tired of living" was the last message written by the partners in the suicide pact.
 The Respondent girls drank the poison from soda water glasses.
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REMARKABLE ESCAPE
 FROM TRAIN WRECK

Roanoke, Va, January 1.-The spe- 'cial train of President L. E. Johnson of the Norfolk and Western railroad which left Roanoke this morning at g o'clock for Aurora, Ill, carrying the body of President Johnson's mother
 who died here yesterday, and his fami- ly and friends. was wrecked near Ker- init, W. V., a small station on the Nor folk and Western, this afternoon al ,3.30 o'clock. The engine crashed into a rock that had rolled on the track The entire train, consisting of locomotive
 three private cars and a baggage car
 was derailed, but nobody injured.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-08
MISERLY WOMAN
 STARVES TO DEATH

Cleveland, Ohio, January 7.-The death from starvatioA of Mrs. Susan nah Brown. 76 years old at the city infirmary last night, brought to light the story of an aged woman who for two years past lived in a small. squalid, windowless room, clothed herself in rags and finally starved herself to death in order to save every penny that was within her grasp.
 On December 29. on complaint of neighbors of her queer actions, she was taken before Probate Judge Hadden to be examined as to her sanity. But the old woman was so i'll and weak that she was sent to the infirmary. She was supposed to be penniless, but after death came there was found in q cloth bag around her neck $150 In bills, two bank books. calling for sev- eral hundred dollars, and mortgage on Q farm at Berlin, Ohio.
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CARNEGIE TRUST
 COMPANY CLOSED
CONTINUED FROM PAGE I,

failure. Distrust was created without any
 foundation in fact The cash resources
 immediately available were sufficient to meet the heavy demands. In 24 hours a sufficient amount of money would have ,s been provided to meet the requirements.
 The brief respite needed, however. was
 not affordd.
 "There is no reasonable doubt that de-
 positors will be paid in full. In the event
 of careful liquidation, stockholders should
 receive substantial amount upon their
 holdings. The amount due from banks Gnd other assets quickly available will
 aggregate approximately 40 per cent of ! deposits"
 v The Carnegie Trust company since ( 1907 has been the official depository for the bankruptcy moneys in the hands of trustees and receivers appotnted by the United States district court, They ]. have nearly one million dollars on de- . posit there at the present time and l'the bond of the company given to the C court amounts to only s25.000
 9F During the Dickinson regime, the Cur { negie Trust became involved with the ssFidelity Funding company, which x faileo, causing many Catholic. ihstitu- tions throughout the country financial f troubles.
 shs New York City's Deposit ! The city of New York had on de- posit with the Carnegie Trust com pany at the close ot business yester- day s650,060. @a 'N There has been withdrawal of funds
 from the Carnegie Trust almost since
 the time the Robin scandal broke.
 President Howell then sent s0ut cir- :, eular letter stating that Joseph G. Robin had withdrawn from the direc- < torate of the company.
 It Is understood the examination of
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LOBBlES ARE FULL OF
 THE so L(KS AND FRIEND
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 Richmond Pearson Hobson, whose recent whrlwind campaign over the state caused scarcely a ripple, will assist the oeiesaee from Ohio in upholding the principal product of the outgoing administration.
 It is noticeable on the other hand that the representatives are determined to set tie the differences between Alabamians by Alabamians From the statements that fall from lips governed by thought, it IS evident that the crash of brass, the rata ta-bums, the thump-thump of tomtons and oriental gyrations which were effec- tive in other campaigns have lost their power to mystify and bewilder. One close to the administration stated tonight that the movement toward the solution of the liquor problem would be one of calm, de- nberate, dispassionate action-and that the movement would be made and di- rected of the foreign ambassador or min- ister plenipotentiary from foreign shores,' or self-labeled missionary to the ufl- learned has had it's setting sun.
 Voice Against Caucus
 matter of interest sprung tonight by Senator Frazer of Bullock may result in tho annulment of the democratic caucus scheduled for Monday night. Senator Frazer states that no one has autharfty .- to call that caucus unless tsabea Q .ma- 5crity of the members of the two houses. 'He argues that the vote of the majority can scarcely be ascertained without 8 meeting, and tfatstlie meeting cannot be called constitutionally. That there is reason in this argument ! is conceded by Lieutenant Governor Gray Aand Senator Morrow. But 1t Is generally agseed that the raising of this point was the result of fear that the presiding officers of the, two houses smightga be chosen by majority of the members of the houses. Anda as a single absentee |, might affect the chances of nomination of 7 one or all of the candidates, each appli- cant for position is proceeding with care. Senator Frazer states that he Is willing to proceed with the caucus programme , if it be made rule of that caucus that no nominee shall be declared until he had ? received a majority of the whole senate vote--or IS. Thus if only 25 senators 4 are present at the caucus, according to the plan of Senator Frazer, the nominee must receive IS of the 9 votes. The members of the legislature are not re- 2 quired to be in Montgomery prior to noon Tuesday, but it is a safe prediction that there will be very few absentees when the date of the intended caucus rolls around. It Is the opinion of practically everyone that some method of calling the caucus aid proceeding with the plans outlined will be agreed upon.
 6 But no solution has been reached as yet.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-08
Whales Chase Vessel
From the Boston Post.

FTOH the bOSlOu fOSt.
 When the Amefican and Oriental line steamer Welsh Prince came into port yesterday from the Far East her officers told remarkable story of being chased by & great school of whales. which fol- lowed the freighter nearly 60 miles. Captain Sheppard declared that he had never before seen so many whales.
 "You see we have on board the bones of the largest whale ever seen in Japan" said Captain shppard, "and we believe that the school of whales which the steamer encountered were offsprings of the giant sea animal whose bones repose in crates in the hold"
 The skeleton of the whale referred to was loaded at Yokohama. It fills six great crates. one of which, containing the jaw bone, weighs two and one-half tons and is So large that 1t was barely lowered into the main hatch, which measures IS by "A feet. The crates weigh 175 tons. The whale, together with baby whale which was taken from the body of the larger whale and Is preserved in alcohol in a tank on board the steamer. is a gift from
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-08
EXPLOSIVE FOUND IN MICHIGAN PRISON

Jackson, Mich., January 7.-Eighteen ounces of nitro -glycerine was dscov- cred today within the enclosure of the state prison here. Prison officials are Investigating the matter with the idea that the explosive was connected with a plot to blow up the prison and effect a general prison delivery. With the explosive was found a full equipment of caps, fuses and drills. It,is alleged that large number of convicts are in volved in the plot.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-08
Water Company Enjoined

Vicksburg, Miss, January By tenn porary injunction issued by Judge H. C.. Niles in United States district court yes- terday, the receiver for the Vicksburg Waterworks company Is restrained from raising the water rates of Vicksburg pending argument at the regular term of federal court at Kosciusko, January 1S. AS solution of the controversy 1t is pro- posed that a disinterested commission be named to appraise the, plant with view of municipal ownership. The increase pro- posed amounted practically to doubling of the rates.
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Des Moines, Ia., January With a more determined spirit than ever wom an suffragists of Iowa will attempt thls winter to have passed through the thirty-fourth general assembly Q point resolution submitting to the voters of Iowa the proposition of amending the constitution so as to permit women to vote. 5f
 The movement will be just as strong ly opposed on the floor as ever be- fore.i The leader in the suffragisl movement ~this year will be Mrs. liar. riet Belvel Evans of Coydddon, presi
 dent of the Iowa Equal Suffrage assoc, iation.
 Mrs. Evans Is the wife of Judge HI. ram K. Evans of the Third Judicial dis
 trict. After her marriage she studied
 law with her husband and on exam | nation by the supreme court was ad mitted to the bar in January, 1894. Sht Is the mother of two daughters. Sh, has for years taught class in Sun day school, belongs to several women'i clubs. has served on the library board and has made occasional public ad dresses.
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Bankers Confer With Taft

Washington, January 7.-Some prom inent advocates of immediate legisla- ton on the monetary question were the guests of President Taft tonight at an informal dinner at the White House. They include Representative Vreeland of New York and Representative Weeks of Massachusetts and the fol- lowing bankers: [. B. Forgan of Chi cago, Daniel c. Wing of Boston and c. S. Rowe of Cincinnati and J. Laur- ence Laugnin, head of the department of politicaNecoiiomy of the University of Chicago. f
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Canadians Visit Taft

Washington, January 7.-Preparatory to starting work on the proposed recipro- city treaty between the United States and Canada, the representatives of the Dominion today called on President Taft. They were accompanied to the White House by James Bryce, ambassador of Great Britain, and Secretary of State Knox. Later a conference at the state department was held
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-08
Loeb Holds Compromise Money

Washington, January 7.-Collector Loeb of the port of New York. 1t became known here today, is holding more than s4o0,0oo which has been offered to the govern ment by New York importers for compro- mises of civil liabilities of the so-called under-valuation cases. Secretary Mac Veagh and attorneys of the department of justice have not decided whether the money will be accepted.
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the trust company's affairs. which re- suited in its closing, was begun on Thursday by the superintendent of banks The official statement probably will be issued Monday.
 The organization of the Carnegie Trust company in 1907 by the late Charles c. Dickinson brings out some interesting modern financial history. Mir. Dickinson interested a number of prominent financiers In the company and Leslie M. Shaw. former Secretary of the Treasury. who mad q large bank ing following in the west, was made president. Through M. Shaw's connec- ton the business of the company be- came large.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-08
Porter Klng Promoted

3 Porter King of the Southern railroad, who was formerly located in Birming- ham and has more recently been con- .nected with the same roads traffic de- pertinent in Washington. has been ap- pointed city passenger and ticket agent for the Southern in Mobile. MT. King is 6 very promising young railroad man and he has many friends over the state who will be glad to hear of his deserved promotion.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-08
scorching Trunk Causes Death

Buffalo, N. T., January 7.-Dense smoke from an old leather trunk which had been placed too close to the open stove caused the death here during the night of two children, Clarence and Norman Stras- burg. Their mother, who was with them in a room adjoining the kitchen, was over come and may die. The children were dead when neighbor broke into the house. The trunk was not on firv but smoke from the blackened leather had filled the whole house and smothered the occu- pantS
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Christian Science Church

Services are held at the First Church of Christ, Scientist on South Eleventh avenue, near Highland circle, Sunday morning at Il o'clock. The subject of the ment." The Wednesday evening testi- monial meeting is at o'clock. The read ing rooms of the church are in the Brown Marx building, rooms 730-731, and are open daily, except Sunday. from 10 a. m to D. m
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sentenccs' Impo.ed Yesterday

The following sentences were im- posed yesterday by Judge Cahalan of the criminal court on prisoners con- victed last week: James Harris. grand larceny, three years in the penitentiary; Harry ,Sharpton. grand larceny, two years in the penitentiary; Andrew Ma son, grand larceny. 10 years in the penitentiary; Levy Bowers, petit lar ceny. 30 days hard labor. and Fayette Siler, burglary. two years hard labor.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-08
Souvenir Lamp Shades

The Seaboard Air Line railroad has issued attractive New Year greetings in the shape of lamp shades, which have been mailed out in this city. The shade Is of asdelicate tint, carrying an ad of the company and performing excellent service as a lamp shade. Capt. Jack Johnson of the Seaboar sent number of them out yesterday to friends of tho company and quite demand was soon evident. for the shades. ttt E
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-08
Personal md General

The regular meeting of the United Char ities and Hospital board will be held al the home of the president, Mrs. E. M Owens, Monday afternoon at 3:30 o'clock
 The Ladies Aid society of the First Presbyterian church will meet Monday afternoon at the church. All members are urged to be present.
 The Woodman Circle will meet Monday evening in regular session at the Odd Fellows hall on Second avenue The members are requested to be present.
 Mrs. T. H. Ritko of Sylacauga is the guest of her parents, MT. and Mrs. Dan Carterat, 510 Eighteenth street.
 Mrs. E. L. Rarden is quite ill at the home of her parents, MT. and Mrs. T. Y. Huffman at Jonesboro.
 Mrs. Willie Allen entertained a few school friends at Forty-two at her home on Eighth avenue.
 Berney Clay of the Alabama Polytechnic institute is at home for a few days,
 Miss Annie and Lillie Lowery of Lips comb are visiting relatives at Pyriton.
 MT. and Mrs. c. M. Filler of Reeders will move to Greeley, where MT. Tiller has accepted a position.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-08
Ambassador straus Resigns

Washington. January 7.-(Special.)- Oscar s. Straus of New York has re- signed as American ambassador to Turkey. MT. Straus has had a wider diplomatic experience than any man connected with the. state department, having been minister to Turkey under Presidents Cleveland, Harrison and Mckinley He was offered the place of ambassador to Japan but refused it last year. Later he went to Turkey, Mr.
 straus has made deep study of diplo- macy and international law. VI
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Found No smug9lers

Mobile. January "A special from Scranton, Miss, says: The American schooner G. M. Cochran, from Kingston, Jamaica, for Moss Point Miss, supposed to have 20 Chinese smugglers on board. arrived at Pascagoula, Mss, today. The vessel was searched by the immigration officials, but there were no signs of any Chinese and the vessel had a clean bill of health.
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HoIatlaw ResiGns

Springfield, H.; January 7.-Gov. Charles Deneen this morning received formal letter of resignation from Senator D. w. Holstlaw of Iuka. whose case Is now being investigated by the Illinois legislature in connection with the alleged bribery of members of the legislature when United States Senator Lorimer was elected.
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Exchange Is Not a Trust

Topeka. Kan, January 1.-The su- preme court today refused to dissolve the- Traders Livestock exchange of Kansas City on the ground that 1t is trust. The court holds that the ex- change must discontinue the practice of boycottinsAmembers outside the ex- change. VI
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Unnt
From Lippincott's s

Cadger-Old Highroller has just been telling us about time when he was shipwrecked and all the survivors but he were eaten by cannibals. Badger Why didn't they eat him? Cadger--I don't know exactly, but l suspect there was a pure food commisston on the island.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-08
Le.lie N. Shaw surpri.ed

Philadelphia, January 7.-Leslie M. Shaw, former president of the Carnegie Trust company, who Is now a resident of this city, was surprised today to learn that the company had closed It's doors. He said he had no Knowledge that the institution was in bad con- dition. MT. Shaw said the trust com pany's paper was all good when he re- tired as president.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-08
Commission for Bessemer

There is decided sentiment for the commission form of government in Bes- semer and from the statements of Alder man LaRue it seems to be. the under standing that Bessemer will be included in the bill creating the commission.
 Already a number of prominent citizens are being mentioned for the places on the board of commissioners and others are just feeling around" There are some opponents to the proposed measure but it is the general opinion that the change should be made.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-08
Memrhi. Issues Challenge

Des Moines, Iowa, January 7.--Mayor James R. Hanna of Des Moines today received a formal challenge from Mayor Crump of Memphis, Tenn, to a public comparison of the two cities. indus trialIy, commercially. socially and educa- tionally." The Des Moines council will accept the challenge Monday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-08
Back to the Simple Life

It is understood that the town of Lips comb. suburb of Bessemer which was incorporated short time ago, is tired al- ready of city airs and wants to go back to the simple life.
 The movement to put the town back to the former conditions is being agitated by the taxpayers, who claim under the present system that it Is all going out and nothing coming in.'' In other words, they fail to see the benefits of the in creased taxation. It is understood that a bill will be introduced at the session of the coming legislature to abolish the municipality, so that the mayor will cease from troubling and the tax collector be at rest" -S
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-08
Hound Over on Burxlary Charse

! Judge H. B. Abernethy of the first
 division of the Inferior couft yesterday bound over Win Butler on the charge of burglary and grand larceny to await the action of the grand jury. bond of s200 being given.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-08
witness Is Arrested

Pittsburg, January 7.-Edwin L. Way man. principal witness for the govern ment fin the "bathtub trust" proceedings, was arrested in his office here today by 8 United States marshal and held under $1O,00O bond for his appearance at Detroit March next as a witness.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-08
Miners Arc Buried

Huelva, Spain, January 1.-The roof of tunnel In . copper mine at Rio Tinto fell today. burying many of the work CTS. Soon afterward i've bodies were re- covered and five injured men were taken
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n,rk Dvn.u,ted, oud Robbed

Little Rock, January 7.-The bank of Grannis. Ark. was blown open thts morning about ? o'clock. the vault and safe being wrecked by dynamite with the rear end of the building. It Is said that apout $1500 cash. is missing.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-08
Prince Albert Is Liberal

Mont Carlo. January 7.-Prince Albert of Monaco today issued a proclamation establishing a constitutional government for the principality of Monaco in fulfill ment of his promise, made following an agitation by his 1900 subjects.
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An Expensive One

From Everybodys Mafiazine.
 The little daughter of clergyman stubbed her toe and said 'Darn!"
 ''Ill give you 10 cents." said her father. If you'll never say that word again."
 A few days afterward she came to him and said:
 Papa, I've got a word worth half a doi- lar"
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BilI AEain.t steamer Trust

Washington. January 7.-Representative Knowland of California introduced in the House today bill making 1t unlawful for a railroad to control, either by lease or by stock ownership. steamship line with which 1t may or does compete for traffic.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-08
Henry Mallory Bound over

Henry Mallory was yeste. day bound
 over to the grand jury by Judge H. tB. Abernethy on the charge of rob- bery. +
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-08
Arrival at Melilla

Melilla, Morocco. January liking AL fonso and his party, which includes Pre- mier Canalejas, arrived here today. The sail from Malaga was without special in- cident.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-08
Rev. Voc seriously III

Oxford. January 7.-(Special.)--A tele- gram has just been received here by the relatives of the Rev. A. M. Voc that he is critically i'll at his parsonage home in Leighton. There is no hope for his re- covery. ate&a
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-08
New Quarters Selected

The Bessemer board of trade is fix ing up handsome offices as headquar- ters for the board on Nineteenth street near the postoffice. It is proposed to fit up the office suitable for board meet ings and other purposes, and to main- tain bureau of information for the benefit of visitors and prospective invest ors. All information regarding the local industries. natural resources, public util- ities, railroads, schools, public build ings, churches and other matters pertain ing to Bessemer will be on file, as well as sample of the minerals and manufac- tured products of the Bessemer district. The offices will be completed in a few days
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ChurcI, Services

z Presbyterian = Communion service Sunday morning. Subject, "Is It IT' Evening service, subject, "The New Year" Christian Endeavor 6:45 p. m. Sunday school 9.45. Rev. I. F. Swallow, pastor.
 Methodist-Regular services morning and evening at the high school audi torium. Sunday school s:45. Rev. J. F. Sturdivant. pastor.
 Episcopa1-Holy communion at T o'clock. Sunday school s:45. Service and sermon at Il o'clock. Evening prayer and sermon at night. Rev. |. o. Adams, rector. s
 Baptist-Morning service. Subject. "What Shall Then Do With Jesus That Is Called the Christ" Regular services in the evening. Sunday school 9.45. Rev. M. K. Thornton. pastor.
 Thompson Town Chapel-Rev. I. F, Swallow will preach Sunday afternoon at the chapel in Thompson Town.
 Christian--Reguiar services morning
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-08
Baptist dissIonarx

Miss Mary Rhodes, the leader of the Baptist Young Peoples auxiliary of Ala bama, addressed the young ladies of the Baptist, church at the residence of Mrs. M. K Thornton this afternoon.
 Miss Rhodes is from the missionary training school at Louisville and Is tn the state in the interest of the work. She made an instructive and Inspiring address to the young ladies this aft ernoon and created muchrinterest in the mission work. f't4sz Nsk