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The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-13
WOMAN ACCUSED OF
 POISONING MOTHER
An Illinois Woman Is Carried to Okla homa Charged With a
 Serious Crime

McAlester. Okla, April 12.-NIrs. Julia O Martin of Evanston, H., was brought here today and placed p jail on the charge of having caused the death of her mother by administering poison. The charge was preferred by J. w. Herrford, a relative.
 Mrs. Sophrona A. Moore becan1e serl- ously i'll at her home here recently and Mrs. Martin was summoned by telegraph and arrived three weeks ago. The mother. whose age was 7S years, declined rapidly and died yesterday. Herford, a half brother of Mrs. Martin, caused an
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-13
BARBOUR HOME IS !. BURNED ID GROUND Residence of Hugh Fenn Is Totally Destroyed Near
 Louisville

Eufaula April IA valu- able country residence eight miles west of Louisville, owned by Hugh Fem of Clayton and occupied by Mrs. Ella Norton together with her grown son and two grown daughters was destroyed by fire one night this week. The entire household effects also went up in smoke and no insurance was held on either. While the origin Is not positively known 1t is believed to have been the work of an incendiary. MT. Norton stated he re- tired about Il o'clock and was awakened half an hour later by the noise in an un- occupied room,- which was completely en- veloped when he reached it, and he is quite sure the flames could not have gained such rapid headway in so short a time unless kerosene or some other high ly inf1amable substance aided them. A small fire which had practically died out when he retired was the only one in the building and was not in the particular roo-l
 The occupants barely escaped in their night clothing and Miss obedie Chance. a school teacher who boarded with the family, also lost some cash and her clothing which was stored away in a trunk
 The building was valued at $500 and the contents at about 5000.
 Mir. Tenn lost a valuable ginning plant about a year ago in a similar way and it is related that the wire that enclosed valuable pasture on the same prem ses was recently cut up and mutilated in many places by some miscreant of evil
 intent.
 A country home owned by Will Ship man two miles west of Louisville. to- gether With all of it's contents, the origin of which is not known was burned Mon day night. MT. Shipman held no insur- ance.
 The new bank at Conner has thrown open it's doors and the projectors are pleased with the patronage so Tar ex- tended it.
 J. A. English, prominent mercantile man of Blue Springs. is seriously ill at his home there, and a 15-year-old son of J. T. E. Whigham of this place is not expected to live.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-13
ADVANCE IN WHEAT
 ATTRACTS NOTICE

Chicago, April 12.-Wheat prices ad- vanced today in manner which at tracted widespread attention. The cause was the fact that the damage to the soft winter wheat crop appeared to have reached nearly the proportions of a disaster. July wheat, which closed last night at s1.005s 6p1.01, sold today up to s1.03, a net rise of 20 2isc July. before the close. jumped to s1.04. It finished within a shade of the top or just 3 cents per bushel above the figures current yesterday
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-13
PREACHER KILLS
 WIFE AND HIMSELF

London, April 12.-A double tragedy was brought about today by another mental brainstorm affecting the Rev. Samuel Henry, the self-styled Messiah, who on February 26 caused a sensa- tion in the house of commons by firing several shots from revolver at the ceiling of the lobby.
 Henry was discovered this morning dying in his home with two revolver bullets in his head and by his side lay his wife's dead body. She had her throat cut.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-13
President Back Home

Washington, April 12.-President Taft returned to the capital from New York this morning shortly after ' o'clock He was accompanied by Sen ator Root, l.. C. Duncan, republican national committeeman from North Carolina, and his brother C. F. Taft. The President went to New York yes terday and, holding down his engage ments, addressed his classmates of Yale 7s. and the Union League club during the night.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-13
FIVE ESCAPE FROM
 TENNESSEE JAIL

Nashville, April 12.-Between and 4 o'clock this morning Charles Taylor Claude and Andrew Allen, Oscar and Ed F'itts, young men Of prominent De- KaIb county families who have three times been denied bail on a charge of criminally assaulting Mrs. Sarah Cap pard last December, escaped from the Smithville jail by picking out bricks from under a window. The escape was discovered by Sheriff George Puckett on his daily rounds just before daylight. The youths were indicted Monday.
 On the request of Judge E. l.. Davis Governor Hooper today offered a reward of $100 for the arrest and conviction of the youths.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-13
TWO ARE ARRESTED lONBR|BERY. CHARGE Birmingham Attorney Is l X Arrested in Gadsden I'm
 NEW TRAIN SERVICE Group Three of Alabama Bankers Adjourns After Profitable Session
 at Gadsden-Child Dies of
 Infantile Paralysis

Gadsden, April 12.- -(Special.)-J. A. Comstock, a Birmingham lawyer, and Will Campbell and his son were arrested here today on a charge of bribery. It is claimed that these men tried to bribe w.. A Meeks to testify falsely in the Lutcs murder case which is to be tried soon at Ashvile The men were released on bond
 Many Bankers Present
 The meeting of the bankers of this and a number of other counties composing group three of the Alabama Bankers as- socaton held here yesterday was well at tended by the men engaged in this voca- alton in these counties. At night the local bankers ten6ered the visitors banquet, at which addresses were made by prom inent bankers. Among the speakers were w. G. P Harding of Birmingham, H. L' McElderry of Talladega, McBane Triton, Jr., of Pell City, w. T. Brown of Ragland Superintendent A. F. Walker of banks and others.
 New Train Service
 The new train service pettloned for by the people of Gadsden and other nearby towns to run between this city and Mont gomery will be put on by the Louisville and Nashville railroad, according to infor- nation received here today. The passen- ger department has authorized the train and the operating department will put 1t on as a trial and If successful will con- tinue the service. The train will run be- tween this city and Montgomery by the way of Anniston and will go to the capital and return the same day.
 Holiday Thursday
 Mayor Bellenger stated today that he will probably declare next Thursday a holiday when the opening game of ball will be played here in the fight for 1912 honors in a game between Gadsden and Rome. Gadsden was the star in support of the games in the Southeastern league last season and judging from the enthusi- asm apparent on every hand over the opening of the season the same loyalty to the national game will be shown this year.
 Infantile Paralysis
 The first case of infantile paralysis re- ported in this county for a long time came from Turkeytown today in the death of the 3-year-old son of J. Bennett, far mer living near that place.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-13
Fruithurst News

Fruithurst, April -(special) The farmers are making good use Of every bright day getting ready to get their seed in the ground just as soon as possible.
 The farmers of this section are going to plant fewer acres in cotton this year than they did last.
 The prospects are good for one of the biggest fruit crops in 10 years.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-13
More for William H.

Nashville. April 12.--one faction of the republican party in the Ninth dis trict, at Humboldt yesterday. instructed Delegates John D. Tarant and J. w. Brown for President Taft. The Bur dick Taylor wing, meeting at Union City March 2s, indorsed Taft's admin istrative policies. A
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-13
COLONEL OLIVER
 STILL QUITE ILL
Little Improvement Shown in Prominent Alabamian's
 Condition in Florida

Opelika, April 12.-(Speclal) )-Col. E. M. Oliver, who after disappearing for two weeks, was found April in Lakeland, Fla. and taken to a hospital in Orlando, Fla. is reported to be seriously i'll. Last reports from his bedside state there is no improvement in his condition.
 2-year-old negro child drank potash yesterday on the farm of T. A. Whatley and death resulted in short time. A can of potash fell off the shelf near the house and after & rain some water settled in it. The baby crawled to the can and drank quite large portion of the potash, death resulting in a short time.
 r. F. Hudmon, prominent and infiuen- tial citizen of this city. received tee- gram this morning announcing the death of his son-in-law, Robert H Edmundson, at his home in South Boston, Va. MT. Ed mondson had been in i'll health some time and recently returned to his home from New orleans, where he was in a hospital several weeks The deceased leaves his wife. who was Miss Glenn Hudmon before her marriage. which took place six years ago. one brother and six sisters. The de- ceased was a member of one of the oldest and most prominent families in Virginia. T. P. Hudmon, Mrs. Kate Cooper of this city and Col and Mrs. Jesse Stallings of Birmingham will leave tonight for South Boston, Va, to attend the funeral.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-13
ALICEVILLE HEALTH
 OFFICER APPOINTED
Child Badly Scalded While Playing With Toy Engine-Many
 Have Measles

Aliceville, April 2.-(special.l-Dr. C. L. Horton was notified of his appointment as city health officer by the county med ical board. He has served as assistant for the past year, and his election as the guardian of the public health affords op- portunity for a beneficial service. There is much to be done, though the town Is above the ordinary in sanitary condl- tions
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-13

investigation to be begun with the result that Mrs. Martin was taken into, custody and the visoera of the dead women sent to a chemist for examination.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-13

Master Emmet Mims received q painful scald on the feet while playing with top engine recently. He is doing as well as could be expected.
 Among those who are convalescent from recent attacks of measles are S. H. Bllups. K. V. Woolridge Howard Hickey and Mrs. S. II. Billups.
 Misses Ida Gardner and Mamie Barnes Massingil are visiting in Columbus.
 r. c. Gardner returned to Pensacola after spending several days with reia- tives and friends here.
 Miss Sarah Somervlle returned to the university after short visit to home folks.
 Miss Ethel Baringer returned from De- mopolis Tuesday to resume her duties as goyerness at the home of ]. c. Mims.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-13
ITEMS OF INTEREST
 AROUND ASHLAND

Ashland April 12.-(Special)-Dr. Joe Munday lectured at the courthouse last night to men only. his subject being the white slave traffic.
 Mrs. William Calvin Clifton. mono dramatist, rendered Polly of the Circus to an appreclative audience at this place this week. q
 Mrs s. J. Parker left this week to visit her sister, Mrs. A. A. Northern, of Birmingham.
 Mr and Mrs J. B. White and chil- dren of Talladega are the guests of Mrs. M. V. Roop.
 Miss Rosalie Allen left Wednesday morning for Selma where she will at tend the Sunday school convention.
 A. A. Northern of Birmingham Is in town this week on business.
 Mrs. l.. R. Moon of Lineyilie was q visitor here this week, the guest of Mrs. M C. Roop.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-13
Many White Way Contracts
May Enioin Oxford

The question as to whether or not Ox- ford has q right to tap the trunk sewer of Anniston in the extension of their sew age system has developed into a live is- sue. It is proposed to tax the city the regular tapping rate and Alderman Scar brough says Anniston is ready to take steps toward an injunction If Oxford tries to force it's claims.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-13
Modern Dairy

s. R. High and William T. Forman, Jr., are contemplating erecting modern dairy on the vacant lot opposite McLendon Bros. livery stable. They will start operations with about 50 high bred Jersey cows.
 This dairy, if erected, will be under the government supervision and will be equipped with all modern appliances.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-13
Cooperage Plant Saved

The Ashville Cooperage plant caught on fire late Wednesday and except for heroic work of the volunteer firemen the whole plant would have been destroyed, but as it was the damage was about $50.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-13
Commencement at A. P. c.
Mrs. McCarty Sinking

Judge Henry D. McCarty has returned from the bedside of his mother, Mrs. NJ, F. McCarty of Birmingham. formerly of this city, who is suffering at Johns Hop 'ldns hospital from a hardening of the arteries, and stated that her condition has been pronounced hopeless, her death being only a matter of days.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-13
Holiday Thursday
Infantile Paralysis

The first case of infantile paralysis re- ported in this county for long time came from Turleytown today in the death of the 3-year-old son of J. Bennett, a far mer living near that place.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1912-03-21
GRANTS QUALIFIED
INDEPENDENCE TO
FILIPINO SUBJECTS
Bill In House Provides Suf-
frage to Certain Natives
of Islands.

An attempt to make Philippine indie
pendenCe part of the Democratic leg
islative program in the House was br-
gun today, when Congressman Jones of
Virginia, chairman of the House Com
mittee on Insular Affairs. introduced a
bill providing the machinery for the
Independent administration OF the is
lands. The measure, which has the In
dorsement of the Democratic members
of the committee. provides for quail
fed independence" for the islands be-
ginning July L. 1918. Full independence
Is provided for beginning July 4, 1927.
The bill provides for suffrage for all
natives of the islands, who neld office
prior to the Spanish-American war vino
hold real property valued at so pesos
who pay 30 pesos a year taxes. and who
can read and write
A governmental system Identical
with that of the United States is pro-
vided for by the Jones biz.
During the period of "uuaiined" ir
dependence. the President OF the United
States retains the veto power on meat
ures passed by the Philippine congress
The bill also forbids pOlygamy.
Congressman Jones will attempt TO
secure the Endorsement OF the Demo
cratic caucus for his measure.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1912-03-21
THOMAS LETTERS
ADMITTED, BLOW TO
SUGAR TRUST MEN
Court Accepts Documents
Which Government Claims
Show Plot.

NEW YORK, March 21.-The Govern
ment scored a distinct victory in the
trial of the Sugar trust officials today
when Judge Hand reversed himself and
permitted the introduction OF letters
written to Washington B. Thomas, pres
ident of the trust, by. his cousin, David
B. Stetson, of Philadelphia.
These letters show that Thomas ap-
pealed to Stetson. who was member or
the Manufactures Club of Philadelphia,
to which Adolph Segal also belo sSed,
to get him the exact facts OF SegaI $
financial condition. AS a result or THIS
the conspiracy to get control of the
Pennsylvania Sugar Refinery Company
resulted. 49,,
Samuel Untemyer,, corporation law w.
yer, testified that he had called on
John e. Parsons, attorney for the
trust on behalf of segal. who wanted
to open his refinery. He said he told
Parsons Segal could not repay the
loan if he were not allowed to earn
Parsons told him, Untermyer said:
whe nthe $1,25O,OO0 loan was repaid
the trust would turn over the prop
erty to Segal
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1912-03-21
Completes Sale of Row.

The sale of the row of eight, two
story, six-room houses at the south
west corner of Fifteenth and E streets
northeast was completed today by Shan
non & LuChs The corner house was
sold for 1926. The others were sold
for 1895. The row is being built by
Middaugh & Shannon, and will not be
completed for about three weeks.
although all of the houses have been
sold They were all purchased by buy
ers who will occupy the houses.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1912-03-21
TAFT MEN BELIEVE
ROOSEVELT SPEECH
WILL AID PRESIDENT
Many Political Advisers OF
Executive Consult
Him Today.

President Taft is not to reply at this
time TO the speech made last night by
Colonel Roosevelt in New York. The
President and his political advisers pro-
TESS to believe that nothing could be OF
more assistance to the Taft cause than
Colonel Roosevelts arguments and
speeches.
Not one of the great array of political
talent who descended on the White
House today would comment on the
former Presidents declaration that the
most representative form of government
is that in which all the people have the
dominant voice.
Vice President Sherman, one of those
who canvassed the political situation
with the President, was silent on the
speech. He admitted he and the Presi-
dent had talked about the situation, but
when asked to say something about the
Roosevelt speech he declined.
Mr.. sherman Is not going to do any
experimenting AT all until President
Grants birthday, late in April. in
Pittsburgh.
Senator Root was another distinguished
caller on the President today. HIS, too,
vas on political mission, since he ard
two of his Frienls wanted 20 have
President Taft talk 10 the Urion League
Club in New York CITY on April II.
senator Root introduced Samuel w.
Eairchild, the president. and George
tn ylor, secretary OF the club. to the
President The throe had quite a long
confab with M. Taft. in which tho
much discussed New York situation was
once more gone over.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1912-03-21
SUPPLIES HELD At
CUSTOM HOUSES TO
Be RELEASED SOON
Clothing and Foodstuffs Not
TO Be Considered War
Munitions.

! 1t was stated at the War Department
this morning that the clothing and food
stuffs seized in the custom houses along
the Mexican border, on the ground that
they are munitions of war" will prob
ably be released These articles, 1t is
declared, cannot properly be included as
being affected by the Interpretation Of
the amended neutrality law.
A dispatch to the State Department
today says that the larger part of the
rebel forces at Juarez have left for the
south. and that a good many of them
are without arms.
There is a rumor. too, that General
Soto and his command. at Parral, re-
Gently captured by the rebels, has gone
over to General Orozco.
There is said to be no force of Nader
lists now strong enough to the south OF
Juarez to effectively block the rebel
march. The most recent dispatch is
that Monterey, instead of Torreon, Is
the objective point toward which the
rebels are now headed. The rebels are
said to have bottled up the federals in
Torreon, so as to incapacitate them
from any real fighting in the advance
on Mexico City.
Marauders continue to lay waste all
sections of the country not protected
by the federals. The most recent depre-
dations are reported from the vicinities
to the mort hand west of Jalapa, and
along the route OF the railroad from
Vera Cruz to the Isthmus of Tehuante-
pee.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1912-03-21
JURORS WEEP AS
SIXTEEN!YEAR-OLO
GIRL TELLS WRONGS
Alberta w. Sadleir Wins
Sympathy BY Recital of
Her Betrayal.

Pathetic as II is sordid, a story of tho
ruin of, swcet-faced sixteen-Near old
girl who trusted and was betrayed, is
being told in Criminal Court No. / to-
day by witnesses in the trial OF Martin
II. Bray, against whom there are three
indictments as consequence of com
plants by Alberta w, Sadlcir, the
victim
Even two of the jurors wiped tears
from their eyes when the mere child
broke down In the midst of her har-
rowing story ana appealed to the court
to let her tell just one person the re-
Voting details. When she took the
stand her eyes were red and swollen,
and it was not long before there was
torrent Of tears.
wldow-out nursing to support the
small family, and her two BABY sisters
and little brother in bed, was this girl
wrOngcd. she testified. Bray, Il married
man, she told the jury took advantage
of her under those conditions.
Closely cross-eXamined by Attorney
Henry f.. Davis. Miss Sadleir was asked
about her relation with Capt. John
Doyle Carmody. a ell-known lawyer
and society man, who subsequently was
referred to by witnesses as Daddy
Jack" the name by which It was al
legged the Sadleir girl called him. The
name of Captain Carmody was men
toned by several witnesses for the de-
wronEdoing on the part of the lawyer
and emphatically declared that she had
never told her girl friends about being
with him.
On cross-examinat ton Miss SadleIr
stated that she had been out very in
frequently, and did not remember be-
ing on any outings with other men. She
was then shown a kodak picture Of
herself with a young man hugslng her,
and she asserted that the youth was q
Georgetown University student, and
that just before the picture was snap
ped by a mutual friend he had thrown
his arms about her neck as a joke.
Mrs. Annie f.. Callahan and her
daughter, Mary Eileen Callahan, the
latter a telephone operator, testified
that the Sadleir girl had told them
about going out in an automobile with
Bray and also with Captain Carmody.
Miss Call ihan said that the complain
ing witness had told her that on one &C.
CasiOn captain CarmodV had taken her
TO an aviation meet, and that she met
several army officers and atferward
took her to the Ebbitt House for dinner,
and. subsequently. had promised that
ne would educate her for soCietN."
These allegations were denied bv Miss
SadIeir, who said she mad no such con
vcrsation with the Galatians.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1912-03-21
Dupont Circle Home
Figures In Realty Deal

A large Dupont Circle residence was
sold today, the residence at the south
east corner Of the circle and Connecti-
cut avenue. The property was trans
ferred from owen +. Adds to f. Olivia
johnson. The price Is not mentioned in
the deed. but a trust of $4,000 was re-
corded with it. The house is large.
three-story residence which recently
was remodeled and is opposite the Ed
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1912-03-21
Hitchcock Wants
Money for Injured

Monetary relief for rural carriers and
all other employees of the PostoffiCe De.
partment who are injured in the lire
of duty, was urged upon CCngrt SIS by
Postmaster CenCla al Hitchcock today in
special and urgent recommendation
addressed to both houses.
The Postmaster Generals stand on
this question is in line with mis- attitude
In favor CT pensions for all Govern
ment workers.
Mr.. Hitchcock made his special ap-
peal today because of an instance called
to his attention meriting such relief
livery carrier. lost his life by falling
through the ice on the Muskingurn
river, in Ohio, while delivering mail
On his route. lie was crossing the
river t. make a short cut and expedite
the delivery when he fell through and
was drowned
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1912-03-21
Fertilization Bill Passed.

The Senate has passed the fortifca-
tons bill carrying an appropriation Of
$4lS6, 235. The Senate committee added
an item of $4,000 to the House bill for
the purchase of ground for coast forth
tcations at Cape Henry. This was in
acted on with the rest of the bill.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-07-27
REPLACE LEG CUT
OFF IN ACCIDENT

A remarkable surgical experiment
is being tried by three physicians in
the case of three-year-old Ida Sturter-
wagon, daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Ju,
lius Sturterwagon whose home is four
miles northeast of Geneseo. Thurs
day the little tot wandered into her
fathers oats field and went to sleep
The father drove a cutter and binder
machine through the field and ran
over over the tot cutting her left leg
completely off below the knee and in
fiicting other serious wounds. The
severed leg was replaced in position
by the doctors and an effort is be
ing made to make it grow together
again.