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The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-09
AT THE HOTELS

James Gibbony of Mobile is registered ht the Hillman. H. P. Gibson of Corona Is registered |ht the Hillnan. R. J. Bush, Jr, of New Orleans is at Ehe Hillman. W. J. Finney of Talladega is stopping
 kt the Metropolitan. George R. Moore of Garnsey is among khose stopping at the Metropolitan. W. K. Couch of Montgomery Is at the Metropolitan. E. A. Lane of Meridian. Miss, is at Ehe Birmingham. J. M. Mallory of Savannah is registered Ri the Birmingham. I. B. Annis of New York is stopping lat the Birmingham. J. H. Cranford of Jasper is at the
 Florence. J. S. Mcclure of Florence is stopping
 ht the Florence. L. c. Jennings of Atlanta Is registered
 ht the Florence. c. R. Barker of Anniston is stopping At the Morris. M. H. Sullivan of Montgomery is among those registered at the Morris. J. D. Mcqueen of Tuscaloosa is reg Lstered at the Morris. Richard Dobson of Memphis is at the Morris H. Fontaine Little of Sheffield is stop ping at the Morris.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-09
A New Face Without
 Surgical Skin Feeling

'I do not approve of the surgical op- eration of face peelins.' says Julia Orff. "Its too radical. too often dan gerous. There's a better way of re- moving offensive compilations and one that Is entirely safe and rational. or dinary mercolized wax causes the de- yitalized scarf skin to come off. but gradually and gently Unlike the sur eicaI process. the skin is not forcibly taken off in big pieces all at once. but almost invisible flaky particles are ab- sorbed by the wax, and from 10 days to two weeks are required to complete the transformation. There's no pain, no discomfort.
 Nature renews complexions the same way. shedding tiny cutaneous scales day by day. But deficient cir culation. or other abnormal condition may interfere with the shedding-a bad complexion results. Then mer. colized wax assists Nature by hasten. ing the removal of the aged faded or discolored top skin. Thus only tho lively, young, healthy -hued skin is ir evidence. as in robust girlhood. This Is why mercolized wax produces in, indescribable beauty of eyer-renewing youth. The wax Is put on at nigh like cold cream, and washed off in tn. morning. You can procure it at any druggists, an ounce is sufficient"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-09
OF | COUNCIL DELEGATES
Rev. Claybrook Announces List for Approaching
 Diocesan Council

list of the cle-gymen to attend the diocesan council to be held at St. Mary's s ehurch next week, and the homes where n they will be guests was completed \ esterday and given out by the Rev. yviIloughby N. Claybrook. rector of the church.
 The list is incomplete at this time, in Ehat 1t is expected that some additional ,lergymen will attend while the list as made public makes no attempt to include hll the lay delegates who are expected To be in Birmingham for the meeting. rhe list follows:
 Bishop of Alabama, and the Rt. Rev. Arthur S. Lloyd. president of the board be missions, and former Bishop of Vir- ginia, at the rectory. the guests of the Rev. and Mrs. w. N. Claybrook the Rev. | O. Adams and the Rev. R. H. Cobb. with George H. Rogers; the Rev. J. A. Blacklock with his son. H. B. Blacklock; khe Rev. Matthew Brewster with Maj. J. D. Kirkpatrick; the Rev. and Mrs. wyatt Brown with Dr. L. G. Woodson; khe Rev. M G. Cassell with Hugh Ali son; the Rev. R. R. Claiborne with H. F. Shropshire; the Rev. F. E. Cobbs with I. B. Danforth; the Rev. J. J. Cornish hnd H. T. Waldon with R. Preston Means; khe Rev. T. N. Devall with c. J. Palmer; khe Rev R. DeOvies with George Adams khe Rev. Carey Gamble with s. s. Lanier; khe Rev. F. w. Gamble with James Ken nedy; the Rev. J. G. Glass of Anniston, pecretary of the council. with stephen Smith; the Rev. J. J. Harris with J. C. kotley the Rev. E. G. Hunter with Has kins Williams; the Rev. T. H. Johnstone with Mrs. M F. Seals; the Rev H. w. XJones and B. G. Lowery with D. M. Drennen; the Rev. and Mrs. Stewart Me Queen, chairman of the executive com mitte, with R. F. Smith, the Rev. and Mrs. E. Penick with T. B. Clements; the Rev. S. P. Palmer with Mrs. Harriot; the Rev. and Mrs George Zackary with MT. and Mrs. Walker Percy; the Rev. Wv. s. Claiborne with Thomas Worthlng- ton; the Rev R. W. Patton with Dr. Lewis Coleman Morris; Cassius l.. Price, M. B. Wellborn and Miss Marguerite Wellborn of Anniston with Richard Ran dolph; the Rev. w B. Sans with Lee c. Bradley; the Rev c. A. Tucker with F. E. Davidson; the Rev. H. R. Walker with George C. Whatley; the Rev H. G. Williamson and R. H. Mabry of Selma with MT. and Mrs. Crawford Johnson.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-09

witness said: "I have lived al Lewis burg for four years. l am now run ming a restaurant. 1 have mined and worked in drug store since l have been there l cannot say whether or not there was a man in the buggy with MT. Cole the morning he passed the store. I do not remember which side of the buggy Mir, Cole was sitting on. l remember Mr. Ellard passing the store for he waved his hand to me and said l How do you do Mr Rogers and l said 'Howdy, Mir Ellard' 1nis was about one or two hours before Mir Cole passed. l know that Il was nQt after dinner when Cole passed the drug store coming toward the city. l did not Ace MT Ellard any moro that day but & did see Mr Cole again. The first time> the men were driving toward the city and the second time 1 saw Mir Cole he and MT. Potts were driving toward Lewisburg from Birmlngham'
 Rigid Cross Examination
 The solicitor then proceeded to put the witness through grilling and rigid cross examination in which many references were made 10 the purchase of cigars. Many of the questions asked caused smiles in the court room, in which the defendant joined
 T think | was a witness before the grand jury continued Rogers, in an- swer to questions of the solicitor. [ cannot say exactly what day 1t was, but 1 think 1t was last week. 1 don't re- member what l said betore the grand l jury I remember going into tha roslp where they said the coroner's jury was"
 sDidu't you state before the coroner's jury" asked Mir. Hehin, that you we're near where Ellard was killed and that you saw a man up in the bushes near the blind and another man in a buggy, and that the man in the bushes was breaking down pine tops?'
 T don't remember whether l said 1t or not replied the witness.
 Didn't you say turther that you know the horse and buggy standing inf the road2a Inquired the solicitor.
 'If did, l don't remember it."
 "Who ms been working on you since you testified before the grand jury?"
 Tho defense objected and the court sustained the objection.
 @Who has been talking to you then
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-09
Accused of Same Crime of Which His Brother Is
 Convicted
JOHN WADE Is STAR
 WITNESS FOR STATE
Same Witness Introduced as in Trial of Arthus Jones Tuesday-Wade Repeats Story of the
 Negro's Death

The evidence in the case of Walter Jones. brother of Arthur Jones. who re- ceived the death penalty for the killing of John Holland was concluded yester- day at o'clock and an adjournment taken until 7:so o'clock to hear the argu- ments.
 When the arguments began Assist ant Solicitor Hugh Locke opened for the state. He was followed by Charles D. Comstock for the defense. Borden Burr made the closing argument for the state. Phe arguments were strong and ably presented. At 9;45 the case was given to the jury and not being able to arrive at a verdict by Il o'clock they retired for the night and will probably render their verdict this morn ing.
 Walter Jones was tried for the same of- fense that resulted yesterday in the con viction of his brother on the charge of
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-09
GUILTY OF MURDER
 IN FIRST DEGREE

We, the jury, find the defendant, Arthur Jones, guilty of murder in tn } first degree as charged in the indict- ment, and fix his punishment at death"
 Each Juryman was questioned indi- vidually as to the verdict and each re- piled affirmatively that 1t was his de- c.sion.
 The defendant, Arthur Jones, was in court when the verdict was read and displayed the same coolness that has characterized his conduct during the days of his trial for life and liberty. His brother, Walter, whose trial for the same offense was in progress when the jury announced that they were ready to report. was seated across the table from the defendant. As the dread sentence was read out. beyond quick glance at each other, the two men dis played no emotion and neither spoke.
 The jury was requested to be seat ed in the court room and after a brief consultation with his attorney, C. D.. Comstock, Arthur Jones was placed in the custody of deputy sheriff and taken back to the county jail.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-09
ARTHUR JONES Gazing at Jury as Verdict Is Read Conforming Him to Die on Gal lows-Sketched by Artist Blackman

of the negro Holland by the Jefferson county grand jury recently in session. His trial was called Monday, but the day was taken up by the organization of the juries and the setting of the other cases. On Tuesday morning he went on trial, entering a plea of self-defense.
 The only witness other than himself was his brother, Walter, who was jointly charged with the murder of Holland.
 The state made out a strong case against him, his confession and that of his brother. Walter. proving strong ob- stacle to his plea of self-defense.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-09
VISITS BERRY SECTION
Siever Inspects Vegetable Crops Be-
 tween Tuscaloosa and Meridian

For the purpose of looking over th4 berry situation in the lower part of tho state, L. Sevier. general agent for the Alabama Great Southern-and South ern railway, left yesterday for Meridian He will travel through the vegetable and fruit section today on locai freight train. occupying private ear 100 ,. the Queen and Crescent equipment.
 It is gathered that Mir Sevier Will secure data in connection with the fruit and vegetable prospects in the section between Meridian and Tuscaloosa
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-09

One of the hardest fought legal battles ever waged in Jefferson county began yesterday morning in the city court be- fore Judge C. C. Nesmith, when the habeas corpus proceedings of Deputy Sheriff c. Henry Cole. charged with the murder of Felix ]. Ellard on March IS, was begun.
 Solicitor Harrington P. Heflin, Captain Frank S. White and Robert Bell repre- scented the state while Col. Peyton c. Bowman and M W. Howard represented the defendant,
 The defense was conducted by MT. How ard. and Mr. Heflin conducted the prose eutson. The associates, however. remained
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-09
Real Estate Transfers

Deeds were placed on record yesterday with the probate judge showing the fol- flowing transfers of real estate, the con |sideration being 5000 or more:
 s135o-Addie Lee Baxter to John F. Bark Ter. lot 1, in block GID, according to the survey of the East Lake Land company. s145o-L. L. Vann and wife to ,B. T. |Waites, lots IS and r. in block g, accord ling to the walker Land company addi- |tion called College Highlands.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-09
NEW BATH HOUSE FOR THEEMPLOYES
Well Known Men Attend Opening of New Place at
 Acipco Plant

The opening of s12,OOO bath house at the plant of the American Cast Iron Pipe company yesterday afternoon was made an event in Birmingham. Gathered at the plant in North Birmingham to see the plant and hear the remarks of felicita- tion addressed to the officials were men of Birmingham who typify the best thought of the district Men were there who are industrial captains actively en- gagged in bettering the conditions here, and all gave approval to the sentiment that bath houses for industrial workmen were a step in the proper direction for the eventual solution of many problems.
 J. R. McWane, vice president of the company, acted as master of ceremonies, while President Eagan of the company came here from Atlanta to attend the opening Other speeches were made by A. H. Ford, president of the Birmingham Railway, Light and Power company; ". s. Ramseur, head carpenter, and by Will liam Fellows, negro, on behalf of the negro worl<men.
 It Is stated that the bath house Is one of the best that was ever erected at an
  modern in every detail. Provisions were made for 200 steel lockers, and white and negro departments were arranged for. The employees are given the use of the bath house free of charge, and it is the general expectation that it will be highly appre- ciated by the workingmen.
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 The state was represented by Solicitor Heflin, Borden Burr and Capt. Frank S. White. MT. Burr conducting the case
 The taking of the testimony was con- cluded by 5 o'clock Tuesday evening Judge Cahalan called a night session for 30 o'clock to hear the arguments At 10 o'clock the case went to the jury which deliberated until Il O oclock when it retired without reaching verdict
 Yesterday morning at 1o.Io they reached a decision and made their report to Judge Cahalan.
 The verdict was not a surprise to those who heard the evidence, but the fact that white man stood convicted for the killing of a negro was the subject of much comment yesterday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-09
zAMoRA TEMPLE

THE MOBILES OF PANDORA TEMPLE ARE REQUESTED TO ATTEND THE FUNERAL OF NOBLE T. IT. M'ADORY. SERVICES AT RESIDENCE OF I. W. M'ADORN, THURSDAY, MAY D. AT 10 A. M. J. D. MATLOCk,
 ILL. POTENTATE,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-09
INTENSE SILENCE
 IN COURT ROOM

Amid death-like silence and with intense interest depicted on the faces of everyone present, about 10 o'clock yester- day morning the jury filed into the crimi- nal court room and stood before the railing that separates the spectators from the court officials.
 Have you gentlemen arrived at a verdict" asked Judge Cahalan.
 We have" replied the foreman.
 Hand your verdict 10 the clerk
 Chief Deputy Clerk Dave Williams received the papers from the foreman and in a clear. penetrating voice read the verdict
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-09
STRONG FIGHT
 MADE FOR JONES

His attorney, c. D. Cornstock. made a strong fight for Jones and contested every inch of the ground His argument be- fore the jury was particularly strong
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-09
ANCIENT AND ACCEPTED SCOTTISH
 RITE

THE MEMBERS OF THE SCOTTISH RITE ARE REQUESTED TO ATTEND THE FUNERAL OF T. IT. M'ADORY. THURSDAY, MAY 9, AT 10 A. M.. AT THE RESIDENCE OF l. W. M'ADORY. 25I2 SEVENTH AVENUE, NORTH. SERVICES WILL BE CONDUCTED BY BIRMINGHAM CHAPTER OF ROSE CROIX. BLUE LODGE SERVICES WILL HE HELD AT OAK HILL CEM- ETERY. N. l.. MEWHINNEY,
 MISE MASTER.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-09


 murder the killing of the negro John Holland. The theory of the state is that the two Jones boys, Will Watson and John Wade entered into q conspiracy to kill the negro, and that Walter Jones lured the negro to the place where he met his death.
 This the defendant denies and alleges the negro was killed in self-defense by his brother Arthur.
 Special Counsel Borden Burr, assisted by Assistant Solicitor Hugh Locke and Will Tom White, represented the state Attorney Charles D. Comstoel1, who defended his brother. was counsel for the defendant
 There was little difficulty in securing jury and the trial commenced.
 Same Witnesses Used
 The same witnesses were used by the etate as in the case of Arthur Jones. The defense offered no witnesses ex- cept the defcndant. who testified in his own behalf Arthur Jones was brought into the court room and placed on the stand by the defense. but MT. Comstocl decided not to use him and he was returned to jail.
 The states witnesses were Deputy Sheriff Fred McDuff, Julia Holland, mother of the deceased; Allen Holland, brother; pr. Hamrick, John Wade, Mrs. John Wade. Beula Wade, Tom Paxton, Deputy Sheriff Chris Hartsheld, Chief Deputy Walter Metcalf and John Cole.
 These witnesses offered practically the same testimony that was offered in the case against Arthur Jones and though subjected to a sharp cross-ex- al .ination by Attorney Comstock were not shaken In their testimony
 The written confession of Arthur and Walter Jones was introduced but was obje cted 10 by counsel for the defense Judge Cahalan excluded all the state nsnts except those that were made by Walter Jones in reference to the kill in gof Holland.
 Wade Star Witness Again As was the case the previous day, John Wade was the star witness for the state. His testimony was to the effect that he was forced by the Jones boys and Will Watson to get the negro, Holland, into the woods where he was killed. He repeated his former state ment that Walter Jones took a shot --.-.-.--
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-09

Nobody"
 Didn't you tell the grand jury that your name was Guy Rogers?'
 "1f did. I don't remember it.'
 Reads Stenographic Report The following was read by the solicitor from the stenographic reports of the grand jury:
 ''l saw man standing in the bushes about SO yards from where old man El- lard was found, and he was breaking down pine tops. This man was where the blind from where old man Ellard was shot WAS located. and this man was Henry
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-09
First White Man in History of County to Die for
 Killing Negro
DEATH-LIKE SILENCE
 AS VERDICT IS READ
Jury Announced That They Had Come to an Agreement Yesterday Morn ing at 10:10 O'Clock-First
 of the Lewisburg Cases

For the first time in the history of Jefferson county white man is to hang for the murder of a negro unless Prow- dence, the supreme court. or the gov ernor interferes.
 By verdict of jury of his peers. Arthur Jones, white man, is to hang by his neck until dead for the murder of John Holland. negro miner, who was killed on Cat mountain near Lewis burg about year ago.
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ss.s...............s...s. in constant attendance at the trial. The defendant c. Henry Cole, sat with his attorneys. seemingly at ease When one of the states witnesses appeared to be confused, he smiled easily, as though ap- preciating his discomfiture as much as any one. During short intermissions he chatted freely with those in the court room.
 A little delay was experienced in be- ginning the trial. A roll call of witnesses was asked by the state and the names of oscar Baker J. w. Crim and Fess Brooks were not responded to. Attachments were issued for them, returnable instau- ter Baker was in jail charged with an- other offense up until Tuesday night when. Chief Deputy Sugg stated he was released on bond. Grim was expected on the Il o'clock train, but was not examined during the day It is not known why Brooks did not appear on time.
 Attorneys Clash
 A little clash, and an interesting one was had between Solicitor Heflin and MT. Howard When the witnesses in the case were ordered under the rule, Mir Howard asked that Detective John Wren also be placed under the rule. MT. lief lin objected to this, stating that Mir. Wren would be of great aid to him in his case and added that this was the method of the defense in getting Mir Wren out of the court room. The court sustained Mr. Henin's objection and Mir. Wren was allowed the freedom of the court room. MT Bowman stated fin an appeal to Judge Nesmith to put Wren under the rule, that the defense intended putting Wren on the stand. This did not deter the judge in making his decision, however
 The little court room on the second floor of the courthouse was crowded to suffocation during the morning session, but along toward noon the spectators be- gan to thin out, the heat being too much for them. In the afternoon the people were not SO numerous. and the room was trfle more comfortable.
 A sensation was created when, as Guy Rogers. the first witness. was leaving the stand. Judge Nesmith ordered him to be placed in jail for perjury, issuing a bench warrant for him His testimony | was as follows:
 Rogers Testimony | "G know Ar. Cole and knew Mir. Ellard | when he was living. 1 remember the date | on which Ellard was killed--March 1s | last. l saw MT. Cole in she morning and | the afternoon of that day. In the morn ing l saw Mir Cole about S;30 or 9:3o ir front of the drug store in New Georgia l saw him in the afternoon between 4:3 and 4:40 MT. Potts was with him ane he was on the road in his buggy. Mfr Cole called to me to bring him couple O. cigars and l waited on him. After
 gave them to him he and MT. Potts drov' on down the road toward Lewisburg. + the best of my judgment now. it wa about 4;45 when they drove away iron the drug store. 1t is about mile am three quarters from The place Ellaf' was killed It was about 20 or 25 minute after Cole left my store that l hear of Elard being killed. Yes, sir, MT. Col left the store with Mir. Potts.
 The defense rested
 To Solicitor Hefiins questions tn
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-09
WILL BE SENTENCED
 SATURDAY MORNING

Unless stayed by legal proceeding Jones will be sentenced, according to the find ings of the jury, in open court Saturday morning.
 Arthur Jones was indicted for the killing
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-09

First Arrested for Perjury He Leaves the Stand Solicitor Hefln Springs Sensation By Stating Teck Dun can While in Jai Confessed to Deputy Sheriffs sharrt Recently Arrested By Cole Charge of Libel Was Main Witness Yesterday-Teck Duncan
 Expected To Go On Stand Today
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-09
IT You Win Stick To Me, :, We'll Fix Old Man Elldrd'
 Witness States Cole Said

Habeas Corpus Trial of Deputy Sheriff Cole Begins Before Judge Nesmith, and Little Court Room is Crowded By
 Curious Spectators Defendant is Charged With
 Murder of Felix J. Elard at Lewsburg
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Wade Star Witness Again

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The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1912-04-05

They started practicing over a
week ago and with a good SUP
ply of new music and PLAYERS
will be better than ever.
Don't forget the mass meet
ing next Wednesday evening for
the organization Of the new
club.
The first annual meeting Of
stockholders OF the Race Track
property w11I take place on
Thursday, Nay 1st, when the
election OF officers will be held.
Conrad Myl7cr took charge of
the LacEev Barber Shop on Fri
day of last week and is now
ready 1o~ Your business. C. F.
Lackcy expects to leave next
week for other points in this
state, hoping to find a suitable
location for another shop.
Rev. T. T. Phelps who has held
the pulpit at the local Union
church during the past winter
left on Monday for Billings, this
state where lie expects to make
a short visit before going to
Wyoming where he will locate
permanently. Mr.. Phelps had
many friends during his short
stay here who were sorry to see
him leave, all Of whom wish him
success in his new field.
The I. @. 0. F. gave a dance
at the hall last Friday night and
q large crowd was present. The
Baker orchestra furnished the
music and all had a fine time.
The hall was nicely decorated
and each lady was presented
with a pretty flower. Severa.
from Ekalaka was present anc
enjoyed the occasion, notwith.
standing that their sleigh reach.
ed a state Of unstable equilibrium
and gave the party q snow bath
Baker Seminal.