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The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-10
SENTENCED TO
 PAY EXTREME PENALTY

Boston, January 9.-With the appear ance of a man who had abandoned all hope of life, the Rev Clarence V. T. Richeson stood today at the bar of jus tice, declared his guilt of the murder of his former sweetheart. Avis Linnell, and without a tremor heard Judge Sanderson sentence him to death in the electric chair during the week beginning May 10.
 While displaying remarkable stoicism, the young Virginian appeared to those who crowded the little court room as if he terday as he walked out of the court room there was trace of the old time jauntiness that seemed to many 10 indi- cate that his fight was not yet finished.
 To the half dozen questions which Judge Sanderson put to Richeson as to whether he realized the full nature and effect of his acknowledgements of guilt. he an- swered without the slightest emotion, al- ways In the affirmative.
 Richeson's counsel declared after the proceedings that an appeal for executive clemency would follow soon and that every effort would be made to obtain life Imprisonment as the punishment. Upon what ground the petition will be based has not been decided.
 Some well known attorneys remarked tonight that Judge Sanderson's action in accepting the plea and ordering it spread upon the records of the court might have an echo in the supreme court, on the ground that jury alone could accept such plea.
 As Richeson was called to the bar Clerk Manning said
 "Clarence V. T. Richeson. this indict- ment charges you with murder in the first degree On November IS you pleaded not
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-10
IS STEADILY
 GAINING MORE FOLLOWERS
DY WALTER HARPER

tion of the country is looking to him for leadership.
 The quarrel that has been precipitateo between Harmon and Wilson is driving support from both men and Underwood is getting the benefit of the change of heart on both sides Underwood has been gaining steadily for several weeks He is the only man that Is gaining His gains yesterday and today were considerable and unmistable
 That Underwood is gaining strength is even admitted by people who have no, heretofore supported or even considered him in the running.
 One of the biggest democratic leaders of Missouri said tonight: "You must not quote me, but I look upon your man Underwood as the ablest man in the party We have two candidates in Mis- souri. and I cannot afford to talk, but MT. Underwood is one of the strongest men before the people today, and he will have a strong following from all sections of the country, among people who have confidence in his honesty and ability. He is an absolutely safe man and a man who would honor the office of president"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-10
WANT CORPORATION
 TAX LAW CHANGED

Washington January 0.Representa- tives of the treasury department, the American Association of Public Account ants and various corporations today urged the House committee on ways and means to amend the corporation tax law to per- init corporations to report to the gov- ernment at other times than December 31. The arbitrary date is claimed to have caused great expense to business inter ests The committee Is expected to re- port an amendment.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-10

of September 8, 1910. Connors. he declared, took him into the basement and while there he saw Connors reach up over the boiler of the heating plant and take down two sticks of dynamite.
 We are going to blow up the Hall of Records" Connors said to ,s, the wit ness testified, ',and there will be sl0,000 back of us.
 Bishop admitted on examination that he was in the employ of the county de- tective bureau and was a. member of the Structural Iron Workers union.
 Bishop also said he had visited Corners in the county jail September 5. 1911. while he was awaiting trial, and the defendant had said 'Stick around, I want you as witness in my case. I want you to swear that I was drunk the night of September 2, 19l0.i'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-10
Monsignor Ryan Dead

Dubuque. Iowa. January 9.-Monsgnor Rigar Ryan, vicar general of the Cath ohc archdiocese of Dubuque, died here today His death was the result of fall on the slippery, pavement several weeks ago. Monsignor Ryan was D years old ard native Of Ireland He had been mentioned for archbishop in former years. --s
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-10
Extras" Will Stay Struck"

Washington. January e.-The striking "extra" men who assist the regular sal aries committee stenographers of the House announced today that they would 'stay struck" and their places have been filled hy other outsiders. Tine trouble was over the reduction of their pay from 25 to l5 cents per folio.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-10
Bill for Department Stores

Washington, January 9-Representative Victor L. Berger. socialist. of Wisconsin. introduced bill today to appropriate s1,- o0o,00o for the establishment of government owned department stores in Washington for the benefit of government clerks, to he operated on the lines of the commits sary stores in the Panama canal zone.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-10

charged that MT. Levy wanted the gov ernment's action against the Steel cor poration set aside. MT. Levy denied this but said he objected 'to this continued investigation in the face of that suit"
 How many men have lost their work because of this committee's investiga- tion?' demanded MT. Stanley.
 At least 25.000,' said Mir. Levy.
 Mir. Stanley declared the Steel corpora ton welcomed the governments suit for dissolution in the belief 1t would stop the committees inquiry.
 Former Speaker Cannon charged Mir. Stanley with having already judged the case before all the evidence had been secured. MT. Stanley among republican laughter, said lie had mo feelings" against the Steel corporation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-10

guilty to it. Do you desire to retract that plea?"
 Yes, sir" replied Richeson.
 What say you to the indictment?" asked the clerk.
 change in tone.
 ''The only penalty provided by law" said Judge Sanderson. flor murder in the first degree is death. Have you pleaded guilty to murder in the first degree after due consideration and with the full un- derstanding of the nature and effect of such a plea?"
 .'Yes. sir"
 'Is the plea made by you free and vol untary?'' continued the judge.
 "Yes. sir"
 .Did you corsult 5uneel with refer ence to the nature of the offense and the plea?P asked the judge
 Again came the simple "yes, sir"
 After the district attorney, had read Riehesonis confession which was made part of the record, Judge sanderson asked.
 Clarence V. T. Richeson, have you anything to say why sentence of death should not be passed upon you?''
 The young man apparently swallowed hard lump in his throat, but without even a shadow across his face, he replied:
 No, sir, nothing further than I have stated
 Rising in his seat Judge Sanderson pro- nounced the death penalty, ending with the impressive words: And may God In his infinite goodness have mercy upon your soul"
 Richeson's appearance in court today differed but little from that at the time of his arraignment but his face was pale and there were noticeable lines on either side of his face. His words were evenly modulated, although low. Through out the proceedings his hands grpped iha Wnndnn rail hefnrn him
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-10
Will Enter Guilty Plea

Sterlin, H., January 9.--John Edwin, chief counsel for Dr.. Harry Elgin Web ster. confined in the. Ogle county jail for the murder of his wife. Bessie Kent Web ster. announced today late that Webster would appear in court on Friday morning.
 He will enter plea of guilty to murder and throw himself on the mercy of the court 4|Is =, fi4s ssf
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-10
ALL CANDIDATES , - ARE PLEASED
Washington, January s.-(spes--

Washington, January 9.-(Spe- ciaI)-TFrfends of all the leading candidates seem to be pleased with the selection of Baltimore as the place for holding the con vention. The friends of Wood row Wilson and MT. Underwood are especially pleased. However, 1t is not considered that the se- lection of place has ever had anything to do with either help ing or hindering the chances of any candidate for the nomina- ton. All candidates will cer- tainly have an equal show in Baltimore.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-10
Russian Minister Active

Picking, January 9-To the Russian charges affairs at Pekins, NJ. She kine, Mongoiian independence is large ly due. M. Shekine has always been aggressive. As soon as he assumed con- trol of the legation here he began urg ing the administration at St. Peters burg to become active, declaring that the time was ripe for assumption of control in Mongolia. Russia's action Is known in but few quarters in Picking. as the Russians are maintaining secrecy and the Chinese, being chagrined, arc saying little. It Is believed the Chi nese government first informed the American legation of the situation with respect to Mongolia. hoping for sym pathy
 The opinion persists that Great Britain has been fully aware of Russia's inten- tions for some weeks. A Mongolian prince now in Pekings says Russia has been increasing her military forces ia Mongolia for the protection of Russian traders Afutines and revolts are re- ported among the various Chinese garri- sons in Mongolia.
 sMongolan news is almost entirely from Russian sources, and reports undoubted- Hlv are being circulated with the object of Indicating that Russia may interfere If the Chinese garrisons are not re- moved.
 Yuan Shi Kai, the imperial premier. and wu Ting Fang representing the repub- licans at Shanghai, have agreed to in struct their respective military com- manders not to resume hostilities after January 15. unless ordered to do so. This seemingly is an agreement for a perpes- nal armistice. or until one side feels strong, enough to defeat the other. Eact evidently believes that time will cause havoc to the others finances or will cause dissensions. Meanwhile conditions are becoming worse in many of the provinces.
 Yuan Shi kai adheres to his demani that the proposed national convention 10 settle the fate of China shall consist of representatives of every diNrict and each province and shall meet at Picking.
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-10
M'MAN|GAL TELLS 0F CLOCK DEVICE First Used on Mount Yer non Job-Later on
 Times

lIndianapoljs January 9.--How Ortie Mc- Manieal. in blowing up machinery owned hv an ..open shop contractor at Mount Vernon, Ill, on April IS, 1910. hrst nseo the alarm clork Attachment as tiine regulator in setting off his bombs was investigated today by the government oi- ecials who are conducting the grand 1nry ,ro,,irv into the dynamite conspiracy The clock experiment at Mount Vernon was pronounced by McManigslfto be such a success that it was used later in blowing LID the Los Angeles Times building and other places.
 In his confession McManigal told no" he prepared for the Mount Vernon Jop, which happened on the same night an at tempt was made to blow up hotel in Salt Lake City. McManigal said few days before he was called to Indianapolis by John J. McNamara, and while here In the office of the International Associa- ton of Bridge and Structural Iron Work CTS, he was shown the alarm clock scheme, which McNamara called new invention."~
 .'The purpose of the clock was to enable us to secure an alibi." said McManigal. "McNamara explained how by setting the alarm to go off several hours after we placed the bomb we could make a good getaway on train. and, the clock being blown up, we could prove we were in some other town when the explosion oc- cured. It was agreed we should go to Mount vernonsand try it out. It also was the first time I used nitroglycerin. For the Mount Vernon job I received s1e5 at my home in Chicago"
 Iu another instance McManigal said he was safely asleep on train several hours before an explosion took place for which he was responsible.
 Walter Drew, counsel for the National Erectors' association, was. also witness today. Mr. Drew for. several weeks has been assisting United States Attorney Charles w. Miller in arranging for the grand jury the evidence gathered by the erectors.
 Los Angeles, January 9.--J. B. Bishop, who said he was union man, placed on the stand this afternon in the Connors dynamite conspiracy trial, said that he and Connors, with Maple and Bender. Connors' co-defendants. placed the dyna- mite in the alley beside the Hall of Rec- ords.
 Bishop, whose identity has been hidden, declared that before attempting to wreck the building he met Connors, Maple and Bender at the labor temple on the night
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-10
Harriman's Autobioe

Although the loss of the autobiography F. H. Hartman, which was about to h printed, seems irretrievable, records r the Hartman lines may be saved it heir vaults on the third and fourth floors |c found intact. The Hartman manage
 ent transferred part of its records only
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-10

Baltimore. January -9.-The democratic national convention of 1912 will be held II. the Fiftl, Regiment armory. This is ar imposing structure of granite sur mounted by a vauited roof rising 1O6 fact above the main floor. Having an area of 200x300 feet. the main or drill hall will seat comfortably more than 12,000 per- sons There are. two balconies and if necessary by the erection of raised plat forms at each end of the building the seating capacity can be increased to more than 20.0O0 perosns. Twenty-one com pany rooms grouped in suites are admir- ably adaDted for committee chats.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-10

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Smyrna times., 1912-05-08
Middletown Stable Fired

On Wednesday evening about half
past seven the asthmatic fire whistle
at Middletown blew and presently
the volunteer firemen and a big
crowd of people hastened to a burn
ing stable in the little alley just in
the rear of Mr.. Steele's greenhouse.
The owner is Mr.. Patrick O'Neil
but Mr.. George Derrickson used it.
The building was we'll afire before
the blaze was discovered, and it is
said the fire started in the hay loft
from some unknown cause. The
firemen soon had the fire out but not
before the building was practically
gutted. Mr.. Derrickson lost a
quantity of hay but his carriages
and sleigh and two horses were
saved. The fire department as
usual did first classwork.
Smyrna times., 1912-05-08
W. c. A. GRADUATES
Glass of Eighteen Will Be Graduated
Thursday, June l3.

The graduating class of 1912 at
the Conference Academy will be
composed of the following: Moody
Robinson, Toddsville, Md. J. Lank
Prettyman, Rock Hall, Nd. Ma
thaniel Forsyth. Marion, Md. !;
Homer Savin, Cheswold; Mary A.
Huey, Massey. Md. Margaret Hoey,
Dover; Kathleen Lord, Camden; /;
Irene Garrison, Kenton; Elsie M.
Dennis, Newark; Harry D. West,
MillsbOro; Charles C. Harris, Gen.
treville, Nd; Harvey C. Bounds,
Frederick; j. Millard Taws. Girls
field, Md; Lawrence A. Deem,
Preston, Md. Ira ]. B. Hill, Bridge
Vile; Caesar R. Comegys, George
town; U. Sidney Iaacs, George
town. The commencement exercises
will begin on Sunday, June 9, and
the graduation will take place
Thursday, June 13.
Smyrna times., 1912-05-08
The Demons OF the Swamp

are mosquitoes. AS they sting, they
put deadly malaria germs in the
blood. Then follow the icy chills
and the fires of fever. The appe-
tite flies and the strength fails
also malaria often paves the way
for deadly typhoid. But Electric
Bitters kill and cast out the malaria
germs from the blood; give you a
fine appetite and renew your
strength. "After a long suffer
, ing" wrote VIM. Fretwell of Lu-
CANA. N. c., "three bottles drove
all the malaria from my system,
and I've had good health ever
since. Best for all stomach,
liver and kidney ills. so cts at all
druggists.
Smyrna times., 1912-05-08
THE "TlTANIC"
Communicated

TIE III AMI
(Communicated)
She was a floating palace,
The grandest of the sea,
A cargo of brave heroes,
And some you ne'er shall see.
The Titanic was the largest boat
That ever came abroad;
Little did some think that night
Some were to meet their God.
The passengers were happy,
geAll the crew were gay
For they didn't know they were to
meet
Disaster on the way.
The band was playing "Nearer to
God,'
The people were in their gloom
700 in the life-boats,
1900 going to doom.
C.. o. D. was the wireless call,
1t was on a clear, cool night,
The Carpathia needed the calls.s
And rushed for the wreck that
night.
She reached there in the morning,
1t was sad, sad sight,
AS she loaded the ones that were
mourning
For the loved ones that perished
that night.
The saved ones will think of that
ship -. -
As long as their life shall last;
Of Captain Smith it will be said:
"He was running the boat too
fast. -
William Cantwell, aged 13,
ChesWold, Del.
Smyrna times., 1912-05-08

There are people in this town
who unthinkingly neglect a "mere
cold' though they would not other
wise expose their children or them
selves to danger. Yet a cold
neglected may develop into con-
tagious diptheria bronchitis, or
pneumonia. Use Foley's Honey and
Tar Compound promptly for it stops
coughs quickly and cures colds. 1t
contains no opistes and is safe for
children. Sold by all druggists.
Smyrna times., 1912-05-08
FELTON, High School Graduates

The graduating class of FELTON,
High School is composed of Lillian
Elizabeth Hammond, Pearl Dette
Roland, Marguerite, Jacobs, Minerva
Stevens Knapp, Clifford Meredith
Cubbage, Norman Thomas, Max l.
Mechanic. The commencement ex-
ercises will be held on May 18th to
18th as follows Baccalaureate SER
mon. Sunday, May II, at 7.30 p. m.
in FELTON, M. E. Church, Rev. L. w.
Layfeld; Commencement exc rcises
Friday, May II, at 8 p. M, high
school campus. Glass motto. "Qui
Papitur Vincit. Glass colors,
black and gold; flower, pink carna-
tion.
Smyrna times., 1912-05-08
What Texans Admire

is hearty. vigorous life, according
to Hugh Tallman, of San Antonio.
1--WE hnd," he writes "that DR..
Kings New Life Pills surely put
new life AMI energy into a person.
Wife and l believe they are the
best made" Excellent for stomach,
liver or kidney troubles. 25 cts al
all druggists.
Smyrna times., 1912-05-08
Gears-Hartzel Wedding

Mr.. Harry Preston Gears, form
erly of Middletown, but now a resi-
dent of Wilmington, and Miss Flor
ence Marion Hartzel of Wilmington,
were married in Wilmington Satur-
day evening at o'clock in the
Baptist parsonage, corner Elm and
Jackson streets. Mr.. and Mrs.
Gears will reside in Wilmington.
Smyrna times., 1912-05-08

The Postmaster at Barnegat, N.
j., r. G. Collins had a severe la
grippe cough that was very exhaust
ing and says: Half a bottle of
Foley's Honey and Tar Compound
cured that cough entirely. 1t can t
he beat" Contains no opiates.
Safe for children. Sold by all
druggists.
Smyrna times., 1912-05-08

Mother Gray's Sweet Powders for Children
Relieve Feverishness, Bad Stomach, Teething
Disorders, move and regulate the Bowels aud are
PHEASANT remedy for Worms. Used by Mothers
for p years. They never fail. At all druggi SITS,
25c. Sample free. Address, A. S. Olmsted, LIE
Roy, N. Y.
The Nevada County picayune. (Prescott, Ark.) 190?-current, 1912-03-29
WATER POWER MEANS MUCH
Will Enable State to Have Cheaper
Power and Transportation.

Western Newspaper Union News Service
Washington. THE establishment
OF the power plant at Cotter Ark
will mean one of the biggest things
that has happened in years toward de-
veloping Arkansas" said ". V. Pow
ell, who is promoting the project.
we will not only furnish electric
power for Little Rock, but will also
light the towns of YellVille, Harrison,
Mountain Home and the mining camps
in the western part of the state. Aside
from tie fact that we will be able t.
furnish electric light and power az
much lower cost than is now being
furnished in Arkansas, the project
means a great development of proper.
ty :n the state. Electric lines Will be
run to the mining camps anu other
sections of Arkansas, where at pres.
ent it is impossible, and the entire
section viii be benefited when our
plant begins work"
The Nevada County picayune. (Prescott, Ark.) 190?-current, 1912-03-29
TURNS DOWN WAGE SCALE
ENGLISH STRIKE SITUATION is
AGAIN MADE SERIOUS.
Asquith Declares Government Unable
to Accept Amendment Calling
for Fixed Minimum Scale.

London.-The coal strike situa-
ton WAS again plunged into Sc
rious complications when Premier
Asquith. in the house of commons,
declared that the government is I'M
able TO accept the amendment, call
ing for a fixed minimum wage of SIPS
day for men and 30 cents for boys.
AS the executive committee of the
miners had passed resolutions to the
effect that they would not accept the
bill as a medium of settling the strike
unless it provided for a definite price.
set tofth in the bill, the governments
rejection of the measure brought on
4 lew crisis.
The announcement made by the
pl.1' Ter was regarded as big vic
tory for the mine owners and the
m'onists who have bitterly opposed
the bill
More than 100000 mon, women
and boy workers are out of work and
the national loss so far is fully $780,
600 600.
The Nevada County picayune. (Prescott, Ark.) 190?-current, 1912-03-29
Bank Patrons Raising Sum OF
Whereabouts of
Officer Unknown
GRAND JURY FOUND BILLS
New Project to Dam White River at
Cotter WI Mean Much to
States Development.

Western Newspaper Union News Service.
Little Rock.-One hundred and fifty
men, depositors in the defunet Night
and Day bank which recently closed
its doors after brief career in Little
Rock, at a meeting held at the Audi.
torinm took steps to raise fund OF
$3.50 to aid in the prosecution of H.
c. Wynne, the president, whose where
abouts is now unknown. This action
was taken following the statement by
Q. D. Longstreth, an attorney, to the
effect that he had been assured by
Deputy Prosecuting Attorney Earl
Kidder that the Pulaski County Grand
Jury had returned five true bills
against the former president of the
bank. The bills. according to Attorney
Longstreth, are for receiving deposits
after it was known the bank was in
solvent, and other violations of the
state banking laws. Out of the $50
or more men present more than 100
signed an agreement TO donate 30
cents or 81 to this fund.