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The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-01-20
HObSON TALKS TO
BESSEMER CROWD
Denies Calling Underwood
political Thug
PRESENTED BY WEIGH
Refers to Congressional Record of Mr..
UnderwOod-People to Choose
Solicitor of Bessemer City
C0urt-Other News

Eessemer, January 19.-tSpecial)
The high school auditorium was packed
and jammed tonight to hear the address
delivered by Congressman Richmond
Pearson Hobson. Attorney w S. Welch
of this city. made a short talk before
the arrival of Mr. Hobson. He stated
that he was present at the Baltimore
convention and when Mr.. Underwood
stated that the democratic party elected
him as their leader he misrepresented
the truth for this convention selected
Woodrow Wilson as the leader.
Mr.. Hobson was introduced by Mr..
Welch in a few complimentary remarks S.
Mr.. Hobson emphatically denied the
statement made in an afternoon paper
today that he applied the term, "po
liical thug" to Congressman Oscar w.
Underwood, but he STATED that For
ney Johnston was a political thug and
the campaign beok was full of lies"
Captain HoP~on read record of Os-
car Underwood's service in Congress
and he stated that during the first
seven years of Mr.. Underwood's term
he introduced II private and 2S public
bills and not one became a law. Dur
ing his entire term of service of 10
years, he stated Mr.. Underwood had
obtained passage of only eight public
IL private bills
He further stated that Mr.. Under
wood had given him (Hobson) credit
for five bills during his seven years
of service and called attention to the
SPY bill, which Mr.. Underwood failed
tc credit him with. Hobson asked
Forney Johnston if he was responsible
for the sending out of the cartoons and
if not he demanded to know the name
of the sender He also asked that Mr..
Underwood publish the name OF the one
responsible for the sending of the car
toons. He declared il he couldn't con-
troll his own campaign he would with
draw from the race.
Mr. Hobson stated that u. Lee Long
and Charles Lewis with our whisky
governor, are debating the politics of
Alabama, and want to elect a senator
and l am here to warn you.
In conclusion Mr.. Hobson stated 81
would rather do mans part and be
sure the children would be educated
and sober than to wear an Emperor's
crown
To Vote for Solicitor
AT the meeting of the county executive
committee held in Birmingham resolu-
tion was passed placing the office of the
solicitor of the Bessemer city court on
the ticket and the man securing a plural
ity of the vote cast will he recommended
to the county solicitor for appointment
to the place at Bessemer
The solicitor for the city court of Bes-
seemr heretofore has been named by the
county solicitor without the people having
any voice in the selection. Ben G. Perry
has filled the place for the past four years
opposition this year,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-01-20
Railroad ATTORNEYS in Bessemer

Attorneys for the different railroads
were in Bessemer today comforting with
Attorney James A. Estes in reference to
the erection of union station at Bes-
semer. 1t was agreed by Mr.. Estes to
hold matters in allegiance until the rail-
roads could submit suitable plans for the
depot that is to be in line with the size
and importance of Besserner. II is prob
able that the depot will be built during
the year. 1t was stated by the attorneys
that they had not decided on the location,
but it would not be where the different
lines cross each other
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-01-20
Little Girl Saved by Brother

Cathleen Ross, the little daughter OF
Mr.. and Mrs. Ceph Ross. was painfully
burned, while playing cooking in the
yard. The child's dress caught fire and
all that saved her from possible fatal in
1uries was the work of her 1-year-old
brother, who caught her and rolled her on
the ground until the flames were beaten
down. He then finished smothering it
out with his coat
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-01-20
To PLAY Ensley

Tomorrow night the second team of the
Bessemer Athletic club will play the Ems
ley high school basketball team on the
local court. 1t is understood that many
fans will accompany the Ensley team
IN special car good game is antici-
pated as the second team of Bessemer is
in good condition. A dance will follow
the game.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-01-20
7 KILLED; i INJURED
WHEN PRISONERS
DASH FOR LIBERTY
tcontinued From PAGE one.)

(COntinued From PAGE One.)
the end of the days work. Reed, Law
anc Koontz worked in the tailor shop
and when their work was ended they
approached the back door OF the office
in the administration building. There
they met Johu Martin. the turnkey.
They told Martin they wanted to eee
the parole officer. AS Martin opened
the door Reed struck him repeatedly
with large revolver shot him through
the cheek and robbed him OF his keys.
Shot Warden Dead
The three prisoners. all armed with
revolvers and shouting to others to fol-
low them, ran towards the wardens
office. There they met Oakes, the as
sistant warden. and before he could de-
fcnd himself Reed shot him through
the heart.
The greatest confusion ensued. Con-
victs ran about shouting words OF en-
couragement to the mutineers. BY this
time the guards were alert and began
firing A random shot passed through
a door In the office OF Drovsr, the
Bertillon officer. and killed him. He
was rushing. to aid his fellow officers
when he fell.
Godfrey, the guard, sprang directly
into the path OF the mutineers, dis
charging his revolver at them. He, too.
fell victim to Reeds deadly aim.
John r. Thomas, formerly United
States district judge and widely known
throughout Oklahoma, was sitting in the
warden's office awaiting the return of
Warden r. W. Dick. with whom he had
business engagement.
Thomas Moftally Wounded
There must be some trouble outsie
he said as he arose and walked tov
the door of the warden's office. a
emily mlstaking Judge Thomas (, W
warden, the mutineers fired a ai4.r
OF shots at him. He sank to 4naf
mortally wounded.
Fearing an alarm might be an ia
the telephone operator, Ma Taater
the three men next gave tn nt9a 3
to the telephone switch Arc qhss
turned 1t over and tried to ailc anea
"You come with u.s." TIL gaoHts8 -
they dragged the girl 40 l5 rri4af
ward, holding her befoy aeaa Il tae
the guards from shoot
Shielded by the 9 ufseince 4
cheered on by 1900 m s %
men made their we artas ,or
yard. Only one Oh, & 90 ienl
and 1t struck the h
AZ she sank to I aiff reaf the
convicts sprAng ! tfe et With
the keys they d take fs urnkey
Martin they un' eg ID were
free. Outside e orao and
buggy Of VIZ hitched.
Tho three me M
On the wa .he began to
belch forth ~. ~ .victs.
Guards ar a is quickly
mounted hi s sf rsuk Of the
convicts bs as rt lived. Tho
heavy loa Dlcke horse
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-01-20
Clarence Chamlee

The funeral of Clarence Chamlee, the
1s-year-old son of Mr.. and Mrs. William
Chamee who died Saturday night at the
home of his parents, Alb Fifteenth street,
took place this afternoon at 2:@ o'clock
from the residence, the Rev. NJ X. Thorn
ton, pastor of the First Baptist church,
conducting the services Interment was
at Pleasant Ridge cemetery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-01-20
OFFICIALS YIELD TO
LABORERS; ID. & III.
STRIKE is SETTLED
Continued From Page one.)

IT was the railroad officials who originally
asked the federal board to intercede.
No violence was reported as a result
of the strike. Union leaders told the
men to leave the company property quiet
~ and they did so.
Several days will be required to
straighten out the mail, express and
freight which has accumulated at points
along the lines.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-01-20

was pulling soon ended the fight. The
guards were overtaking the prisoners,
Fires at Officers
You'll never take us alive" shouted
Reed as he stood up In the buggy ard
fired at the approaching Officers The
other convicts bent low to avoid the
scattering bullets. Reed fought the
fight alone. Fear stricken, the others
crouched behind the staggering horse.
The guards poured a mercless fire into
the buggy.
The horse fell and the convicts ceased
firing. The three mutineers lay In heap
in the bullet riddled buggy dead.
Although there was the greatest con-
fusion among the 1900 prisoners the guards
soon subdued them and none escaped.
Warden Dick tonight was unable to ac-
count for how the convicts obtained the
revolvers. 1t is believed they were
secreted near the prison by friends. One
of the guards told tonight of hearing
motor car stop In the road near the
prison last night. He said the car re-
mained outside the prison several min
utes. then drove away. The authorities
believe this car had something to do
with the mutiny.
Had Long Criminal Record
Reed Law and Koontz were known
in the prison as bad men," Reed had
a long criminal record N the early days
of old Indian territory. He was sentenced
to prison last year on charge of steal
ing a horse. Law came from Paus val
ley on a forgery sentence of five years,
while Koontz was serving 40 years for
manslaughter.
Oakes. the assistant deputy warden,
came here from western Oklahoma. He
was one of the most popular officers at
the p<ison. lie served In Colonel Roose-
velt's rough rider regiment in the Span
ish-American war.
= Drover has been photographer in
McAlester for years and but recently had
accepted the place of Bertillon officer al
the prison.
Judge Thomas was one of the first
judges appointed after federal courts were
established In Indian territory.
Muskogee. January 19-John II. Thomas
OF Muskogee, who was shot and killed at
McAlester today by prisoners attempt
Ing to ESCAPE from the state penitentiary,
formerly was member of Congress from
Illinois.
He served five terms as representative
from the Fourth district of that state,
from 1872 to 1889. Shortly after his re-
tirement from Congress he removed to
what was then the Indian territory, and in
1897 was appointed United States district
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-01-20
"Officer 666"

The seat sale for the engagement of
"Officer $685." the great farce to be pre-
sented at the Jefferson theatre Thurs
day and Friday nights and Friday matt
nee, will begin this morning at the
box office. Because of the successful
presentation here before and the fine
performance then large audiences are
looked for.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-01-20
Nine. Melba

The seat reservation for the concert
to be given at the Jefferson theatre the
evening of February 4 by Nine. Melba,
under the auspices of the Birmingham
Music Study club, is now on at the
Cable Piano company's store on Second
avenue. near the postoffice. Nine.
Me1ba, as is known, is one of the great
est sopranos of the world. A pia mist
ard flutist accompany her.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-01-20

ages for the burning of household goods
The coaN will take up the case of W. A.
Grimes VS.. the Louisville and Nashville
railroad next
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-01-20
"Peg O. NV Heart"

Peg O. My Heart" which comes to
the jefferson theatre next Monday and
Tuesday nights and Tuesday matinee. is
one of the greatest successes this
country has ever seen. 1t is now on
It's second season in New York, turn
ing patrons away at every perform
ance. Seat sale starts Friday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-01-20
Laird Suit on Trial

The Bessemer city court took UP a jury
civil docket this mroning. After the i'm
paneling of the iuries the case of j. A. III.
Laird VS.. the Security Insurance company
was called and occupied the court all day.
The case has been tried in this court sew
eral times. The plaintiff is seeking dam
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-01-20
At the Biiou

A play that was presented in New
York city at the beginning of the season
was presented In stock by Beulah Poynter
night before an apprecistive audience.
Miss Poynter had her devotees and in
What Happened to Mary" she undoubr
edly will prove as diverting as ever.
What Happened to Mary is drama :
tization of serial of the same nare
which appeared several months in n
woman's magazine and at the same time
appeared in moving pictures with Mary
Fuller as the star. The serial story
was very entertaining and Miss Mary
Fuller and her company were also salts.
factory. However. owen Davis, one of
the writer's of melodrama in the days
gone by. failed to write real play when
he worked over the story What Hap
pened to Mary into a four-act comedy
drama. New York failed to apprecia, o
What Happened to Mary with not
able cast, and Birmingham theatregoers ;
should be excused II they fail to shov'
enthusiasm over this weeks vehicle of
Miss Poynter
As Mary Miss Poynter managed with
her engaging personality to make murh
out of a colorless part Her work called
for so many encores at the end of the
third act that Miss Poynter responde,!
with curtain speech.
The rest of the company, with the ex-
ception of Bernard j. Macowen, who was
excellent as 'Jehn Willis" showed lack
of rehearsing. What Happened to Mary
Will be presented the remainder of the
week with matinees this afternoon.
Thursday and Saturday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-01-20
At the Orpheum

Al the Orpneum
Four graceful Japanese presented an
act at the orpheum theatre yesterday
that probably surpa sses any that has
ever been seen In Birmingham of the
kind 1t Is all mat work, hand balancing
and hand to hand feats. but they are
exceptionally good, and the work is done
with a perfectness of detail that Is rare.
Not single time do the Japs STALL"
but go through their stunts one after an
other with an ease that is remarkable.
Walking up and down steps on one han',
high one hand balancing, and some tumb-
ling are the principal stunts. The three
audiences that saw them were unusually
liberal in their applause. 1t is the head.
line feature of the bill, and an excellent
act.
A rather odd act is offered by John Del
more and company, for it opens with the
bare stage. and represents the rehearsal
time on Monday morning when the actors
are arriving and getting ready for their
weeks work. After some vicissitudes and
some of the genuine trials and expert
ences that come up every Monday morn
ing-the actors make up in fropt of the
and present a blackface novel;
ty. The woman in the act is particularly
striking and appears in two stunning
costumes.
Another oddity is offered by Les Yosts,
billed as sculptors in colored clay. Rapid
ly and accurately they model soft clay
into heads which are strikingly good
Considerable comedy is injected into the
act by changing the faces to odd appear
ances with slap or two. The artist is
exceedingly skillful and finishes each of
the heads in detail
Featuring Edith, the girl behind the
drums is the way the programme reads
In regard to the Woods Musical Trio and
she is truly worth featuring. She is a
although seemingly little more
than a child, and she plays the drums
with the skill of an experienced drum
mer, Is very acceptable as violinist with
her sister. and between times forms the
third member of trio with other musical
The violin playing of the
two girls is easily the feature, and with
a little more popular music could easily
be q feature.
Comedy, a song or two and little con-
versation constitutes the act of Smith and
Farmer, and to their credit be it said
that they have found some new comedy.
Several of their best stories are new
and the audiences enjoyed them as such.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-09-22

Shore Te,e Electric Ry Co. first Are G thur F, Brewer, 17sss. Timothy E. Driscoll. 1So55 Israel Rabinovitch, 1S,- 066 Mrs. Sidney P. Smith, 1S2S6 R. c. BrsttiR, ISGoo Hiram Cook. 1Se29 Gus 1sso7 Frank Hertz. lss75 Carol A. Campbell. 198s5 John O. Johnson, 1s97s Dr. B. H. Lnnell. 190s4 E. J. Graham, 1e060 F. F. Osgood,. 1S06f F. L. 0s- good. 1s17s pr. F. P. Coles,
 a 1928 z. s. Fairclough, 1ss55 Charles det. Iss17 Edward Briggs, 1ssss George E. Zmmermann. 1sa25 sR. c. Plalit. 20o25 Henry ". Le May, 21045 Will liam P. Murphy. 202s7'. William H. Prothero. 20355 James Clifford. 2o4o6 pr. Edward P. Brewer. 20I37 C. F.. S56 4. C. Mclaughlin. 26S90 Charles $. Johnson. 20s0T c. L. Hubbard, 21,- 037 Louis Zimmerlnann. 21154 Irving C. Eccleston. 2f240 Frank A. Wilcox. 21273 Joseph Wood, 212a1 FIl<in Smith.
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 2159z Dr. witter K. Tingiey, 216T1 Harry land, 21e7e Gilbert Bowers 21S6e Calixte Dufresne. 21s31 Kathar- inc NJ. Moore 21s5s Rita R, Brown 22oS3 Arthur M Morgan, 2206I Rev. l v. Naciejewslli, 22l0S Cesitia AntoneI lis. 2221s Mrs, M. A. Carpenter. 2e43s John F. Craney and J. D. Harris 22441 P Dion, 224es Howard Benjamin. 2267a Victoria T a.Hlanc, 227s3 Patrick C. tn. Srown Sr p..d r ses3e scha1 Sm,sh ahs szS .s 92e72 Johr NcWulienns, 2?04s John H wc>eelv, 2sne7 Dr Louis T. Cassidy 2321T Noses K Harvey 2s2s6 Arthur L and Margaret Young
Norwich bulletin., 1914-09-22
Hair Made Beautiful

Beautiful hair. thick, fluffy, lastFous and absolutely free from dandruff is not so much a gift of nature as a. mat ter of care and proper nourishment. Hair is like plant-it will not grow healthy and beautiful unless 1t has at tention and proper nutriment.
 Parisian Sage, daintily perfumed and easily applied, tones up and invfgor- ates the roots of the hair, and fur nishes the necessary nourishment to not only save and beautify the hair, but also stimulate it to grow long, heavy, soft. fluffy and radiant with life. When used frequently and rubbed into the scalp. it will simply work wonders. Just one application stops itching head, removes dandruR and cieanses the hair of all dust and ex- cessive oil. \ Since Parisian Sage, which can be obtained from The Lee & Osgood Co or at any drug or toilet counter, never disappoints. 1t is no longer necessary for any woman to be humiIiated be- cause of thin, strea,sy. faded, lifeless or unattractiye hair-and as you know pretty hair, more than anything else helps you to retain a youthful appear ance.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-09-22
lLAFAYETTE. MAIN ACCUSED
 nEoRo OF THEFr
Robert E. Young Bound Over For su :. Ferior Court Trial.

Robert F. Young negro g years
 of age, nfas bound over to the crirn
 iIfal superior court Saturday after
 noon charged with theft from Lafay- fette Main of North Stoningten. In
 default of $500 bonds Young was com
 mitted to the county Jail at Nowich.
 Saturday morning Deputy Sheriff J.
 H. Tubbs of New London received a
 telephone call from Main saving that
 he had arrested a burglar. The deputy
 sheriff immediately went to North
 Stonington and took charge of the pri-
 soner.
 Young was brought before Justice of the Peace Charles E. Chapman erl
 a warrant sworn out by Grand Juror
 Edgar ". Chapman on the charge oi stealing a gold watch, a pocketbool and a bunch of keys from Main Young pleaded not guilty.
 He testified that he had taken the watch and ether articles in payment for wages due him. He said that Main had refused to pay, him two weeks wages, because he broke a gun
 owned by Main, so Friday, while his employer was away, he went into the house to look for his suit case to leave. He saw the watch and pocket book in the house and took them. Main testified that he went away Friday and left the house in charge oi hired man to whom he gave the Keys telling him not to let Young into the house. Young succeeded in get ting the keys and entering the, house stealing the watch and pocketbook. The Justice found probable cause for holding Young and fixed the bonds at $500. which he was unable to Sur | nish and went to jail.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-09-22
RALLY SOCIAL OF
 FIRST BAPTIST SCHOOL
Delightful Programme Enjoyed by
 Large Number Attending.

There was a large attendance at the First Baptist church Monday evening at the annual rally social of the Sun day school.
 the entertainment committee, had pre- pared a usually attractive programme, each number of which was enthusi- astically received.
 The opening number was a selec- tion by the Sunday school orchestra pianist, Miss Vera Stetson and Bur ton Thomas, yinlins. Robert Otis, cor neh and William Kicker, cello.
 The orchestra played several se1ec- tions during the evening which was greatly enjoyed. Stephen c. Peckhaln, the superintendent, greeted all with a few happy words, and announced the several numbers Of the programme as follows.
 Words Of Welcome, prettily given hy little Justine Briggs; piano solo, Wal do Newbury. who graciously respond ed to hearty encore. by clevriy ce- picttng playing of girl at five and a young lady of twenty years of age; recitation. How the Elephant Got His Trunk" Miss Myra Brink; an encore was demanded, Miss FTink reciting a bright humorous piece; solo. Miss Lu- cile Howardj es always. Miss Howard pleased nightly; cornet solo. Master Harry Allen.
 The enthusiasm with which Master Harry was greeted was both sincere and long. The wonder of the little fellows playing won the hearts of the many who heard him for the first time, and strengthened the love of those who had enjoyed his playing be- fore. He responded to encores all with one accord standing. while the lit- tel fellow played the ever stirring Star Spangled Banner. This was fol- lowed by a piano solo, Waldo New bury: vocal duet well given by Miss Laura and Master Lester Pevkham
 After prayer by the superintendent, Stephen Pecl<ham,, there was singing by the church choir followed by re- marks by the pastor, Rev. G. H. Strouse. Superintendent Peckham then introduced B. F. Bishop. who spoke of the pleasure it gave him to be able to address the school.
 MT. Bishop spoke on Character and Character Building. Briefly. he said the great essentials one must have for the building Of ehareater are hon. esty. fruthfnlness, faithfulness in lit- tie things which means faithfulness in great things, and best of all the Christ light. Build our characters as He would have us build them, using our lives for Him.
 The accompanies of the evening were Miss Elizabeth Park, Mrs. Le- rou Bhven and Waldo Newbury. Harry Ward assisted in the service with his trombone.
 Following the closing number. the junior department were invited to the dining room where they were served ice cream and cake by their teachers, assisted by Mrs. Minnie Auburn. The senior classes enjnyed cake and cream upstairs. served by the Misses Fan rie and Gladys Meier, Gladys and Margaret BeehA and Blanche Arm strong.
 Mrs. Carrie Park and Mrs. Herbert Wiley. Will J. Koonz, George Auburn and James Tourtellotte served as the refreshnnt coinfnittee.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-09-22
PERSONALS

Mir. and Mrs. Dudley Rindloss nt Mystic were Sunday visitors In Nor wfch.
 Mrs. Charles McChesney is crit. icafly i'll at her home on Church street.
 MT. and Mrs. Howard J. Revell have returned from their wedding trip to New Haven.
 Harry Conrad, who has been in the Backus hospital for several weeks with typhoid fever is at his home in Poque- tanuck.
 Rev. Pliny Cooney, formerly of Ral- tic, has been transferred from St. Peters church, New Haven, to St. Mary's church. GresnWich, as. assist ant.
 MT. and Mrs. Morris Gardner and their daughter Florence, of Mobile, Ala. are visiting for q week. in Nor Wich as the guests of A. Abelman of Spring street.
 MT. and Mrs. David Cudworth and children, Mary and Ruth. have return ed to their home in Old Mystic after a visit with Mrs. Cudworth,s mother, Mrs. Charles B. Rider, of Park street, Norwich