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The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-06
Brothers Sentenced

brOtnerS SenCenceO
 Judge Bordwen declared he would im- pose the penalty of Imprisonment for life
 John J. McNamara came next. The Llewellyn Iron indictment was read 70 him by the judge.
 He said he had nothing to say.
 District Attorney Fredericks, how ever, said that as in the other case, the plea of guilty permitted consider ation and asked that the defendant, John J. NcNamara, be givent"a "a few years of freedom at the end of his life"
 Judge Bordwell declared the strict lures against James B. McNamara would also apply to him. He then i'm posed sentence of 15 years in San Quin- ten penitentiary, one year more than had been predicted.
 The McNamaras were taken fSom the court room back to the jail Their counsel left the room almost immeJi- ately and the court filed out laugh ing and chatting
 History of Trial
 The trial of James B. McNamara and his brother, John J.. was called Oc- tober H. Nineteen indictments, each charging murder had been returned by the grand jury against the broth SITS and for q time 1t was said they would be tried together. The defense however, elected to go to trial sep arately and the state chose James B McNamara to be tried first
 Twelve venires were called to get jurors for the case. When on last Fri. day the dramatic plea of guilty burst upon the country, eight sworn jurors and one talesman accepted as to cause sat in the box.
 fa of al n jurors, has since Monday made depo- sition to the state that through Berl II. Franklin, an investigator employed by the defense. she was persuaded tt induce her husband to accept $500 as { hribe to see that no verdict of guiltj
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-06
Indictment Read

| luuiSthNht AhNou
 Are you ready to proceed?' asked Judge Bordwell.
 'The state is," said F'redericks, and read James B. McNamaras confession, amid absolute silence.
 "Is that statement correct?"
 'It is." said McNamara. "Then the court finds,' said the judge that the degree of guilt of the defendant lis murder in the first degree. | James B. McNamara, you may stand up," he said. What is your full name?' | James Boyd McNamara," said the pris- oner.
 1 The court began formal statement, re- l citing the indictment for murder of | Charles J. Haggerty upon which McNa- mara pleaded guilty an dasked McNamara l if he had any statement to make. | "I have not he said.
 Have you anything to say?' he asked | Fredericks. '.a
 There has been no dickering or bar. gaining in this matter he said.
 'Counsel on the other side are wei aware of the usual custom of granting clemency to persons pleading guilty.
 ',rhis defendant by so pleading has set tied for all times the question whicf would always otherwise have been fl l doubt. He saves the state great expendi lures and serves the state in other ways.
 "The defendant will arise,' said Judg' Bordwell, who commented upon McNa maras declaration that he did not intent to destroy life.
 '"rhe circumstances are against tha | statement" he said.
 "A man who will place 16 sticks O dynamite in a place where you, as {; printer. knew gas was burning in man. places and knew many were toiling, mus have had no regard for life; must hav been a murderer at heart and undeserv ing of clemency."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-06

Mean temperature 3. e........,. 4s Normal temperature .......... 49 Excess in temperature since Janu-
 ary I .s.............. 3S1 Rainfall o0 Total rainfall since January 1... 46.67 Execc in rainfall since January l 1.l1
 E. c. HORTON, Local Forecaster.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-07-26
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Deming, N NJ, July 2e.-Geo. G.
Ehrenborg and P. R Lynch, both OF
Van Horn, Texas. have purchased 32e
acres each of Deming land. and are
going to locate in business IN Deming
in surveying and irrigation engineer
ing
Miss Mabel Henderson, of Van Horn.
Texas Is in the city visiting, and in
cidentaIly has taken UP some govern
ment land in the Mimbres valley, and
will soon make this her home
R NJ. Giles, of Pecos, Texas, well
driller, is in town looking over the sit
uation here with a view to installing a
we'll drilling outfit in this locality.
Jno. Corbett, president Of the Bank
of Deming; H G. Bush, of the Deming
Lumber company, and W. L. Foxworth
of e Psso, have purchased lao acres Of
the Knowles ranch adjoining the town
site on the southeast 1t is the innten-
ton to subdivide the land, improve 1t
and sell il in small tracts.
W. II. McDonough, in the postal ser
vice in Chicago, who has been in the
city the past few days. has purchased
land five miles northwest OF Deming
and will remove his family to this place
next February.
Dr.. c. c. Parish, JOS. A Dean and
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-07-26
LANE OPTIMISTIC
CONCERNING MEXICO

New York, N. Y, July 2S.-Henry
Lane Wilson, United States ambassa-
dor to Mexico, while in New York on
his way to Washington, said that af-
fairs were being Strengthened out in
Mexico, and he was hopeful that the
elections in October would pass off
peacefully.
OF course" said Mr.. Wilson, every
revolution leaves behind IL certain
rough element who have been taken
from their ordinary vocations of life
to start a guerilla mode OF warfare.
and they like the life so much that
they are 10th to relinduish. 1 hope that
it will also come right in the end. as
Mexico is a very fine country. with
rich resources"
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-07-26
$50 In Prizes
who IS Who"
Contest
See This Interesting Herald
Feature on Page 8, Third
Section.

Herald readers today have a novel
feature in the Who Is Who Advertising
Contest Besides being most interest
ing reading, this contest carries sub
stantiai prizes that are well worth try
ing for.
Carrying out The Herald's idea Of al
ways giving an absolute. service
printing absolute news while~it is news
giving an absolute guarantee as to
notwithstanding all advertisers and
readers absolutely the same service, or
in other words the best-the Who is
Who Contest is based on absolute
knowledge, no guesswork The ma
Jority of the business firms appearing
on page s. third section. are familiar
to most every one. In answering the
questions the various advertisers ask.
be certain. don't guess.
In addition to the general rules set
forth in the contest, the following sug-
geStions are offered:
Where telephone numbers are asked
either the Bell or Automatic will be ac-
cepted. Where advertisers have more
than one telephone, either Bell or au-
tomato, any one number viii be ac-
cepted-
The Herald has helped you as much
as possible in many OF the advertise
ments by cspitalizing words. These in
many cases IurnlSn Key 10 the anSW or.
Those entering the contest should in
no case call The Herald for infOrma-
ton regarding advertisers However,
any point not thoroughly understood
will be cheerfully explained by The
Herald Business Office. Contestants
calling up business firms are cautioned
TO be as brief as possible.
People living in Juarez will be re-
garded as city contestants.
Contestants are assured that prizes
will be awarded by absolutely disin-
terested judges. and decisions, will be
based on the merit of answers received.
In case you cannot answer all the
questions, answer as many as possible
You are again reminded to write on
one side Of the paper. Simply give
number of advertisement and answer
only questions asked
Contestants are asked to forward
their lists as soon as completed None
will be received after p. m. July 81.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-07-26

wife, and John L LOFTS. all OF Pecos,
Texas, arrived in the city today tC
make their filings on Deming land,
and to arrange for making this place
their future home.
Wallace H. Wright and wife. Of Har-
risonville, Mo-, who have recently pur-
chased property near Deming. are in
town with view to making this their
home later on
The Sunday evening union services
are being attended by splendid audi
ences during the summer months. The
churches Joining in the union meetings
are the Presbyterian, Baptist and
Christian.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-07-26
SPORTING GOSSIP


CONTINUED from page L, Section 81
form in the bowling match Monday
night. He missed high total by one
pin.
Critchett's team is coming fast and
will make Sukerman's crack team ex-
tend themselves to break even IN the
next bowling match.
Campbell and Weaber were out at
ter the split record in the bowling
tournament Monday night, but failed
to make it.
Lopez stole third in the fifth In
ming Saturday while pitcher Dukes OF
. the Soldiers held the ball in his hand.
The Chicago Cubs have their eyes
on three Richmond, Va, players. They
are Maths, McCabe and Martin.
Hargrove. the new catcher recently
bought by the Pirates, is only Is years
of age. He is hitting above 800.
Some of these days"-we'n get that
press box.
1t is all settled now. Harry Davis
will manage the Maps next season.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-07-26

The Herald's agent in DEM
ing is c. c. Rogers, room l,
Deckert building. telephone 213.
The Herald will be delivered
to all parts OF the city same
night of publication. at go cents
per month.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-07-26

Herald Readers Attention.
$50 distributed in Prizes
See .'Who Is Who Contest,
Page s, third section.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-07-26
FL pAsO TELLS
HER TROUBLES

To the Want" Columns Of
The Herald. When there's an
unexpected vacancy in the Of
flee or factory force, it's q
Herald Want AID that gives no.
tice
When there's something val
liable lost Or a tenant leaves.
a call to Bell 116, Auto Ills.
tells the news.
FL Paso has learned that
Herald Want" Ads are the best
resort in an emergency.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-07-26

Like good ice cream? Page 7. sec. 3.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-07-26

COMPANY KS MUSTER
ROLL is COMPLETED
Company <. 4th regiment, Texas ma
tional guard, will be mustered in at the
courthouse on Wednesday night at 1880
o'clock All the IS men. required by
law to be enrolled, have already volun-
teered for enlistment
There will be no drill. as all the time
will be taken up in the physical exam
nations and the work incident to mus
tering in the men Capt Downing
says that he can still take about Is ad-
ditiona1 men on the tip. The company
will leave for camp on the evening OF
August 5.
Herald Readers Attention.
$50 distributed in Prizes
See WHO Is Who Contest"
Page 8, third section.
Like good ice cream? Page Z, sec. 8.
Reliable messengers. Cactus Service.
serve corps, who has been at Fort Bliss
on special duty, left for Fort Leaven-
worth, Kansas, on Tuesday.
Herald Readers Attention.
$50 distributed in Prizes
See who Is Who Contest"
Page 8, third section.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-07-26

Like good ice cream? Page 7. sec. 5.
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oactu. messengers. Reliable and quick.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-07-26
SMALLEST HORSE
OWNED IN Ell PASO

Lutte S. Gee. living on-Seuth Ell Paso
street, has, what IS claimed by all
who have seen 1T, the smallest horse
in the world. The horse Is not yet a
year old, but he has attained his full
growth. He is as frisky as a kitten.
He is only q inches high and weighs
81 pounds. The owner stated that the
horse was just natural curiosity. and
that he had fed the little horse upon
corn and hay, just the same as he
did his other horses. He has agreed
to lead the horse about the streets to
show him to the people.
Best service. Cactus messengers.
Have Won faithq Page section a
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-07-26

Like good ice cream? Page 7. sec. 8.
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Herald Readers Attention.
$50 distributed in Prizes.
See WHO Is Who Contest"
Page s, third section.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-07-26
WHATEVER ELSE YOU DO

To try TO sell any used articles you
may have to sell. don't fail to place .
want ad in The Herald.
Household articles livestock. old
fence, chickens, anything salable finds
interested parties when advertised in
The Herald want ads.
Ask for the want department OF
The Herald by phone, at the counter. or
call for messenger. Bell phone 116;
Auto phone, Ills.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-07-26
COMPANY KS MUSTER

Bell 422s Cactus Messenger Service.
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Margin-Las Cruces 472.
High gamer Frenger 226.
High total-R. Frenger 5S7.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-07-26

Herald Readers Attention.
$50 distributed in Prizes
See WHO Is Who Contest,
Page 8, third section.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-07-26

Like good ice cream? Page I, Sec 8
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caetu. messengers. Reliable and quick.
Like good ice cream? Page 7. sec. >.
Like good ice ereams Page 7. sec. 5.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-07-26

Best service. Cactus messengers.
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Have you faith? Page s, section 3,
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-07-26

Deeds Filed.

Deeds Filed.
Aurora street, between Dakota and
Kentucky avenues. Highland Park-M
F. Farnsworth and wife to o. c. Epper-
son. lots % and %, block So; considera-
ton, $2300.35.
Licensed to Wed.
Noises Rodriguez and Raquel Telles
Thomas Goen and Loretta Weisner
A. r. Lucero and MERGED Lujan.
JOAQUIN Marrujo and Sofia Muri3io.
Like good ice cream? Page Z, Sec 8.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-07-26

Herald Readers Attention.
$50 distributed in Prizes
See who Is Who Contest"
Page s, third section.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-07-26

Tyrus Cobb. worlds greatest king
Of the diamond, who now appears so far
ahead Of any other player in the bust
ness that the rest have practically re-
signed all thoughts of winning the
prize automobiles offered for the best
player in either league. The committee
which will vote on the men at the
close of the season can not but pick Ty
as the leader OF them all. He is now
first in hitting. smuggling. baserunning
and run getting. and compares with
any fielder in his figures on conduct
while the other size is at bat.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1911-02-15

ment. which occupation he followed
until a new district leader was elect
ed. One night during horse show
week the sound of lusty AK blows on
the armored front door struck terror
into the hearts Of the employees and
the fashionably attired players of faro.
roulette, baccarat and poker.
The lads truthful testimony at the
trial which followed so enraged his
uncle that Red no longer found
home with him. Cast on his own re-
sources. he was attracted by the gilt
tering promises of an expert poker
and faro dealer whom his uncle had
employed He Joined with him in sew
eral trips on coasting steamers. sit
ting in" with the gambler in poker
games with the passengers and eX-
changing signals with him concerning
the cards they held He learned the
art of denting the corners of the aces.
kings. queens and jacks with his
thumb nails so that in dealing with
fingers sandpapered or worn almost to
the bleeding point with pumice stone
he could detect these indentations and
know when and TO whom he was deal
ing the high cards. From this 1t was
only step to partnership with the
great Jimmy Valentine. the man who
could 'cop a gopher" without any ar
tifcial aids.
All this was well known TO Valen-
tine. He himself had drifted into bad
company in a manner, somewhat SINH
lar He could see in the lessons OF
his own experiences that Reds mis-
deeds were not entirely blamable on
Red.
He was about to inform Red OF his
intention TO aid him in new career
when he heard in the corridor the
voice of Rose Lane addressing some
one be believed must be her father.
Here she is. Red" whispered Val
entine, rising quickly. "You must get
out till they 60" But too late. At
that instant Rose Lane entered. fol-
lowed by her father. They saw Val
entine standing by a suspicious look.
ing young man with very red hair.
Valentine. realizing that he was on
the verge OF absolute ruin In the esti-
nation OF the girl and her already
suspicious father. for he could hardly
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1911-02-15

explain Reds presence. turned coldly
toward the thief
I'm very sorry. SIR" he said in in
different tones but | don't know the
man you are inquiring for. Never
heard Of him. Guess you had better
inquire OF the clerk at the hotel Of
fee"
Red. catching the hint, replied.
THANK you. sir; will do So" and
went out OF the room. concealing a
grinning face behind his hat.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1911-02-15

u SILENCE ensued. Valentine
"A was plainly suffering from
I Y the blow. Then an express
a q sion of confidence came into
Valentines face, lie seated himself
On 4 sofa at the left of the room.
"She'll be back" he said. you fel
lows are just like Izzy Snedden. lie
always said women didn't amount to
much. Guess that was because one OF
the barmaids at the Cheshire Cheese
in London peached on him to the Scot.
land Yard bulls, and he bad to make
quick getaway hidden under the
coal in freight steamer. But this
girl is different from the kind Of wo-
men you and | have known, boys. She
saw there was something good in me,
even when wore the stripes. and she
took me out of the reach of Warden
Handler and solitaire - solitaire,
boys. Does that mean anything to
your" Valentines voice rose higher.
"Yes. and she's going to do one thing
more for me- She's coming back to
help me start on the square"
Red stepped close to Valentine, grip
ped his arm and Kissed determinedly
into his ears: You know she won't.
You don't think straight girl would
stand for n crook like you, do you-you,
with the coppers always after you on
account of some of the old stuff we
did? Don't kid yourself. Jimmy. It's
no CO."
"If any other crook had dreamed a
dream like that, what laugh it would
be. but now you go, Red-you and
Avery"
Red rose quickly.
"What do you mean?" suspiciously.
The light of resolution shone in Val
entine's eyes.
"Tve quit" he said.
"Whatr snapped Red and Avery to-
gether.
1--WE quit"
"What about Doyle?" put in Avery.
Hes heavy on your mind, amt he.
Avery? / can beat Doyle"
you amt going to lose that coin
I've got staked out for an hours
work." walled Red. "Seven thousand
II there's a diner
'Yes, I'll lose that"
"And trip abroad to brace you up
"a month in PARISH
"Yes; lose that too"
Red went on excitedly. bending
tensely toward Valentine:
But you won't lose the old thrill of
going into a bank just before dawn.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1911-02-15
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The Great Toilet GermIcide?


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Paxtine is splendid for sore throat.
Unnamed eyes and to purify mouth and
breath after smoking. You can get Pax
tine Toilet Antiseptic at any drug store.
price Csc and soc. or by mail postpaid
from The Paxton Toilet Co, Boston,
Mass, who will send you free sample
II you would like to try II before buying.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1911-02-15

her eyes
II can only thank you" he muir
INJURED.
"Goodby. sir. until next week. .
spoke the banker
Il shall try my best to make you
glad OF this" responded Valentine. his
manner evidencing the gratefulness
that weled within him as well as the
earnestness Of his desire to build anew
the life that he had so nearly wrecked
Father and daughter stepped to the
entrance. leaving Jimmy Valentine
standing In the middle Of the hotei
parlor. Half dazed by his good for
tune. he gazed after them.
The banker hesitated moment.
81 believe you, sir" turning toward
Valentine II believe we shall never
regret what we have done"
Rose also had last word for her
hero She grasped her fathers arm
and said enthusiastically: "That L.
just how feel, too. and-er" -sht
was becoming embarrassed-"Sp
field is beautiful city, Mr.. Randall
she managed to end,
They were gone. Valentine spranc
to the entrance and peered after them
from between the portieres. A 6eet
ing vision Of n sweet young girls face
smiling and confident. was his reward
as Rose Lana walked out into the cor.
ridor He stood and stared even when
father and daughter had gone from
sight, his eyes fixed on the point where
the girl had disappeared.
And he was still standing in the
same position when Red Flanagan.
who had noticed the cessation of the
Conversation. stole quietly back into
the room. He saw and understood.
His plunge into the abysmal under
world. where might makes right and
where might makes wrong, had not
yet dulled entirely his knowledge of
some of the fner emotions that i'm
pei mankind to various courses of &C.
ton. He smiled. Hes hopeless.
He's goin' square for keeps" he MUIR
INJURED. He automatically coughed.
Valentine wheeled about
Here, Red" he cried, "from now
on we go straight. I've got my
chance" He caught Red by both
shoulders and shook him Violently in
his overwhelming Joy.
by right But what do dor was
the gasping response of Red. almost
carried off his feet by the enthusiast
tic nature of Valentines greeting.
You trail along. Red. with me. Get
a job in my town for year, and
by that time I'll have one for you"
Doing what"
Valentine hurled at his brother safe
breaking expert a reply that caused
him to stand speechless in Amusement,
jaws distended almost to the point Of
dislocation and with eyes that threat
ened momentarily to bulge entirely
out of their sockets.
I'm going to make you Waterman
in national bank" was the cool re-
spouse of Jimmy Valentine.
One bright winter afternoon, three
years after the day Jimmy Valentine
began to "go it straight" a young
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1911-02-15

boy, attired in black velvet knicker-
bockers. turned the knob of the door
of the private Office of the assistant
cashier of the Fourth National bank
of Springfield. Ill. Barely eleven years
old, Bobby Lane considered it the
chance to invade this usually busy
Office and to play at being a banker
The large office had two entrances.
one leading into the hall of the large
building and another leading into the
tiled Enclosure In which was being
built a spacious new vault. In the
middle of the room was a large ma
hogany desk. Near the hall door and
close to the wall was small mahoga-
ny writing table. Three or four com.
Portable chairs were scattered about
the room.
On the glass of the hall door, glazed
halfway TO the top. was the inscrip-
ton in trim black letters, Lee Ran
dali. Assistant Cashier"
And so IL was with Lee Randall.
alias Jimmy Valentine, that Bobby
Lane. the bankers little son. was fond
Of romping away his Bobby'sD idle
hours and with whom he frequently
enacted the role of an austere. uncom-
promising banker.
Very much the same Jimmy valen-
tine In appearance and manner. Mr.
Randall had scored signal success
as assistant cashier, and neither Mr.
Lane nor any other official or director
had found in the three years occasion
for the slightest adverse criticism OF
the new employee. In fact. he was
deemed to be most valuable acquisi-
ton to the executive staff OF the bank
and had evidenced unusual capacity as
detector OF counterfeit notes and OF
forged signatures on negotiable instru.
ments Yes. the ASSISTANT cashier w.s