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The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-07
GREAT TRIALS OF HISTORY
TRIAL OF JONATHAN BRADFORD

nothing could be more conclusive than the dispositions of the two gentlemen. They testified to the finding of Ha.cs
 murdered in his bed; Bradford at the
 side of the body with a light and a
 knife; the knife and the hand which
 held it bloody; on their entering the
 room he betrayed all the signs of
 guilty man; and few moments be-
 fore they had heard the groans of the deceased. l Bradford's defense was that hearing
 noise he had secured a light and d | knife and hastened to tlfe room, and | the terrors he displayed were merely
 those of humanity on beholding such a horrible scene But this defense was considered weak, contrasted with the powerful circumstances against him.
 Never was circumstantia1 evidence more conclusive. There was little need | of comment from the judge in summing l up the case. The jury pronounced the prisoner guilty without even leaving
 the box.
 Jonathan Bradford was executed in
 due course of the law still declaring
 he was not the murderer. but he died uhPiticu ouu uiSpciicNcu by dii. Itt
 were these assertions not untrue. The
 murder was actually committed by MT.
 Haynes footman who, immediately on stabbing his master rifled his brooches pockets of his money, gold watch and
 snuffbox, and escaped unobserved to
 his own room. This could scarcely
 have been five minutes before Bradford
 entered the unfortunate mans cham I Der.
 l Bradford, though innocent and not a party to the murder for which he suf fered the extreme penalty, was new
 ertheless the murderer in design He i had heard as well as the footman,
 what MT. Hayes had said at supper as
 to his having a large sum of money about him, and he went to the cham 1 Der with the same diabolical intention as the servant. He was struck with amazement. He could not believe his
 senses; but in turning back the bed- clothes to assure himself of the fact
 he, in his agitation, dropped the knife on the bleeding body, by which both | his hands and the weapon became bloody These circumstances he ac-
 knowledged to the clergyman who at- tended him after his sentence A sen-
 sational drama was written on the sub 1 ject of Jonathan Bradford.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-07
\ NIRCUMSTANTIAL evidence has
 brought to his death many a criminal and no doubt not a

|0IRCUMsTANTIAL evidence has N brought to his death many a criminal and no doubt not a few innocent persons, but one of the most remarkable incidents on record is where a man was hung upon such evidence, who in no way was guilty, except at heart, for he intended com hitting deed which someone had committed before him, and for which he paid the penalty
 Jonathan Bradford was executed at murder of Christopher Hayes, Esq. Bradford kept an inn on the road from London to Oxford. and bore an excep- tional character MT. Hayes, a gen. tleman of fortune. was on his way to visit relative and 4odged at Brad ford's house. He was travelling in company with two other gentlemen and while they were at supper he un- guardedly mentioned that he had ;l large sum of money about him.
 In due time the party retired to their respective chambers, the two friends to double bedded room. Some hours after they had retired they heard groans coming from an adjoining chamber. They went to investigate and As they entered Hayes room they found a man standing over him with a dark lantern in one hand and knife in the other. The man seemed as petri- fled as themselves. The gentlemen dis covered that the man was no other than their host +f
 They siezed Bradford. disarmed him of his knife, and charged him with being the purderer. By this time he had recovered his composure, assumed an air of innocence. positively denied the crime, and asserted that he came there with the same humane intentions as they had done.
 These assertions were of little avail; Bradford was kept in custody until the morning. and then taken before d neighboring justice of the peace. He still resolutely denied his crime, but with such an apparent indication of guilt that the Justice made use of the extraordinary expression "Mr Brad ford. either you or I committed the murder"
 This extraordinary affair naturally become the conversation of the whole country. Bradford was tried and con demned. He pleaded mot guilty" but
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-07

Bordeaux. which has been made the seat of the French government while Paris Is prepared to withstand a siege, Is a fiourishing city in southwestern France. s59 miles from Paris. It is situ- ated on the Gironde river, 60 miles from the sea, and Is 125 miles from the Spanish frontier. According to the census of 1911 Bordeaux had population of 26l. SIS. Under the Roman empire 1t was a prosper ous commercial city and the capital of Aquitania Secunda. From l154 to 1453 the taken from her by Charles VII of France. During the French revolution the Giron- dsts made their headqiarters there. This Is the second time in history that Bor- deaux has been made the temporary cap- ital of France. Once before, in 1870. the seat of government was first transferred to Tours during the Prussian invasion, and was then changed to Bordeaux. The city is the fourth port in France. and it's trade is chiefly carried on by sea. The harbor has accommodations for more than 1000 vessels. Shpbuiding and refit- ting is an important industry. Iron-clad vessels. torpedo boats and merchant ves- sells are built there. Bordeaux wines are also famous. Other exports are brandy, hides, skins sugar, rice, woolen and cotton goods. salt fish, chemicals, oil cake, fruit and vegetables The city has flour mills. sugar refneres, chemical works. machine shops and potteries.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-07
The Virginia Prohibition Campaign


 "On September 22 the voters of Virginia will decide whether the state will con tinue it's local option law or have state wide prohibition" said a member of Bir- minghams Virginia colony.
 There is naturally much interest felt in the result outside as well as in the Old Dominion. When I visited Virginia few months ago many of my anti-pro- hibition friends told me it looked as if the state would go dry. But I under stand that the. local optionsts are now working heartfully and it will not sur prise me if they win. The other day in looking over a prohibition organ published in Richmond was struck with the hack neyed charge that the liquor interests were pouring money into the state. The tenor of one article was this: The pro- hibitionists will poll a decisive majority If the liquorites do not buy us.
 'The chairman of the local option or ganization is Judge George S. Christian. banker and lawyer, public spirited citizen, one-legged Confederate veteran and an elder in the Presbyterian church. Many other Virginians of Judge Chris tian's high class in the business and moral world are actively opposed to state wide prohibition
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-07
THE ALLIES

 ' in knowle and cor to rest, at old to Pardo old nece no al hat undyin sin we sha In mari Now watch he new hold FIercer n of Now we hear new boast gird, AS reme Now and new hosts on land
 
 to hat mak more than we hay made hav to know othe mil we cam bind? who sacked othe sword of m Rome to linked and steadfast psaco
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-07
A RARE oCCURRENCE

From the Louisville Courier-Journal.
 An American who called out New York is with you" when the King and Queen. passed in London is proud because their majesties bowed. Well, he should De. It is rarely that royalty publicly recognizes drunkards and fools.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-07

Germans residing in America warmly re- flute the charge that dumdum bullets are being used by German troops, but do not deny the soft impeachment of zeppelins dropping bombs on non-combatants.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-07

The German strategist who has mapped States after England, Franco and Russia are attended to is looking entirely too far ahead.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-07

Lord Kitchener advises that English re- servists be taught to shoot. whether they know their left foot from their right foot or not. The advice is good in view of the fact that the German soldiers have already been taught to shoot and can presumably distinguish right from left.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-07

Sewing the sea with mines that will prove Just as fatal to the shipping of noncombatant as to the vessels of an enemy is another evidence of our higher and more advanced civilization.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-07

John Barley Corn comes is for much condemnation these days. but when Uncle Sam needs additional revenue, as at present. liquor bears the greater part of the burden.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-07
enRMANY's PACIFIC POSSESSIONS

From the New Tor kHerald.
 Germany's Pacific ocean possessions have an area of s6so0o square miles. with a white population of 1884 and ss4.OoO natives. Most important is Kiachau, the Surrender of
 which Japan has demanded. This is a eiistrict of 200 square miles on the east
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-07

Because of a shortage in the supply of champagne, ginger ale will probably be used this season, even in the most elab- crate musical shows.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-07

We may yet see a Japanese army fight ing on French soil with the armies of England and France. We shouldn't be sur prised at anything nowadays
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-07

Herman Ridder is doing his best to give the German side of happenings in Europe and it is needless to say that he is very busy man these days.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-07

Don't forget that Petrograd is merely the de-Germanized name of Russias cap- ital.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-07

Secretary Bryan says the good ship friendship is safely interned in a neu- tral harbor" Shed better stay there too.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-07

Now, if Cole Blease had been defeated for office in Mexico, he might be able to go out and start something"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-07

With some prospect of quietude for a time in Mexico, the dove Of peace might risk a visit there.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-07

A great many near tourists are mourn ing for Louvain who never saw the place.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-07

BEGINNING THE DAY-Granf me. 0 Lord, to have my foundations right in the building of this day. Help me to build permanently. Teach me to go deep until l shall re.t my structure on the rock. May my life not be top-heavy, unstable, unfit for the storm, afraid of shift ing sand. For Christ's sake. Amen. III. M. E.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-07

Have the Germans no poets to enter the lists against the English champions2
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-07

while the Germans seem to be exert ing themselves to the utmost to cap ture Paris.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-07

Poor old China's neutrality has already been knocked into a cooked hat.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-07
Let Us Have Peace

All should be interested in anvthine that tends to peace." said Sterling A Wood yesterday. "Consequently. the world must be shocked that England Russia and France, having carried out their agreement to go to war together now make an agreement not to have peace unless each and all agree thereto; that is, any one can block peace
 "All were still hopeful that some great event might precipitate an armistice. and that armistice a conference, and tha, conference peace. To us, it matters no, whether this come about from the can. ture of Paris or Berlin. But now. Eng land has the veto
 Many are seeking in vain for cause sufficient for England to get into this war, and find nothing in the allied Bel. glum treaty to warrant 1t. Of course England made it world war, and there by brought into it the blacks from Africa the yellows from Japan and the browns from India.
 Surely, England in her attempt tc crush Germany. does not intend this tc be war of extermination; nor, would what is left of civilization in the world indorse her in this.
 Our President has made one effort to mediate. The time may soon be ripe for another The press tells us that Pope Benedict Xv was elected because-in part of his strong advocacy of peace. Others of the worlds great and neutral men are ready and willing to do their part in end ing the war.
 And so, we must think that all mer must and do protest against an agree. ment not to have peace, unless it be unanimous. Give us peace for all. if pos sible; if not for all. for one, or some. or as many s Dossihle',
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-07
In the Financial World

" emC Aa8mcA0l vvOEAO
 Henry Clews in his Saturday review says in part:
 "The important event of the week was the extension of the moratorium in London. which disclosed evidences of plans in the course of formation which will ultimately lead to at least a partial breaking of the present dead lock. Thefe is at present no prospect in sight of an early opening of either the London or the New York exchanges Nevertheless we are steadily approach ing the time when partial resumption of financial operations is to be an- ticipated. New York is fortunately in a good position for reopehing when London is ready to do likewise Values are low and the situation here Is en- tirely free of imitation The greatest obstacle here to business resumption is the financial position. Our foreign exchange market though improving is still practically blockaded. A little more business is being transacted in sterl- ing, but foreign credit is still demor- alized and international transactions are largely upon cash basis For tunately both imports and exports are returning to more normal conditions Trade with Germany of course is prac- tically closed, but an increasing amount of traffic is being maintained with other countries.
 "Conditions are becoming more fla vorable to exports than to imports; for the dullness of trade here and the war abroad will encourage the selling of our food products and discourage the foreign luxuries. Our exports of manufactures are already recovering. This means that the net result of our foreign trade will soon be more nor mal excess of exports; factor which will do much towaed restraining any excessive shipment of gold to Europe. The country's gold supplies are ample and need cause no concern whatever. "As regards the was pur spFsrnnasu1
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-07
Benedict and Bryan PeacemnI<ers

There are two men today. who. by their united action, could restore peace to Europe, probably to the world, and these two men are Pope Benedict XIV and William Jennings Bryan" said F. |. Monks
 'The accounts of the death of Plus x relate that in his expiring moments he reused hmiself to speak and said; Tn ancient times the pope by word might have stayed the slaughter. but now he is impotent. That statement is not meant to be strictly construed and should not prevent his successor from making the attempt By the strict observance of neutrality which the United States has observed our representative would be &C., ceptable to all parties
 Here then, we have two neutraa pow CTS representing the two most power- full influences earth. both of them free from prejudice or partiality, both of them competent to understand the com plicated question, and both of them to be trusted to act justly. 4
 Prayers for peace are all we'll and good, but God always accomplishes his ends by human means, and, in my opin- ion, these two men are the human means by which God will restore peace on earth"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-07
.IN'HOTEL LOBBIES
A Meridian Visitor

Ben Cohen, a prominent business man of Meridian, has been spending a few days Tn Birmingham as the guest of his sons. MT. Cohen was for many years au expert Associated Press operator. but in recent years he has been engaged in commercial pursuits. Although an elderly gentlenlan,i he looks youthful and may well be described as a young old man."
 When asked about business conditions in Meridian, MT. Cohen said: We have fine town. Business has been very good for some time past and we look for a fair amount of activity this fall despite the poor cotton market situation
 Meridian grows steadily. We have an excellent citizenship and progress in d conservative way is the rule with our upbuilders'
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1914-05-19
LITTLE WOMAN IS NOW ON
ROAD TO RECOVERY

Miss Shelley, who has been a;dod
through the Telegram charity fund
~ the charitably inclined peop,e If
'ie city, IS, we are glad to learn
now On the road to recovery and
Wlthin two weeks it is hoped that
she VIII be able to be up. One nurse
mas been discharged, and the other
VIII De able to handle her case a.
cofdlng to the doctors statement
ohless some unforeseen emergency
arises, there is now a sufficient
amount in hand to pay the nurse
medicine and other bills that may
arise AS will be noted the littIn
woman name is Miss Shelley in
stead Of Mrs. Scalley, as the Tele-
gram was at first informed. The
following donations have been made
since our last report, in which it
VIII be noted that two lodges of the
city, the Elks and Odd Fellows, made
liberal donations:
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1914-05-19
DAUGHTERS, VETERANS
AND SONS OF VETERANS
TO CELEBRATE ON JUNE 2

The Daughters of the Confederacy
met Saturday afternoon with the
president, Mrs. T. J. Darracott
At this meeting ARRANGEMENTS
were made looking to the celebration
OF the birthday of Jefferson Davis IN
June 3, 1t being decided to hold an
ali-day picnic in which the Daugh-
tefs Will be Joined by the Veterans
and Sons of Veterans and their fam
lilies. It is not known where the MIC
nlc will be held, but probably in
MVlhn Park. Speech making will
PROBABLY be a feature of the occa-
sion, but thus far this part Of the
program has not been arranged.
Three new members were received
INTO the Chapter, and new life is be-
ing infused into the organization
and a fine years work will no doubt
be accomplished by the Daughters
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1914-05-19
JULES SOLOMON, A
PROMINENT SALESMAN,
DIED HERE YESTERDAY

I Mr.. Jules Solomon prominen,
travelling salesman and politician OF
sne state, died at the fremont in
TINS city yesterday afternoon at $40
CLOCK stroke of appoplexy being
Tue cause Of his death. His remains
were shipped to his home in Jack
sonviiie on train No. so today. ac-
companied by his son and daugh-
ter. eA
MT. solomon was taken suddenly
II sunday night while sitting on the
iieilont veranda. He complained
mat one of his arms had grown
numb and almost instantly the feel
ing spread over his body with the
result that he was carried to his
room and physicians called, who
oattied for his life, but to no avail
his son and daughter were tele-
sraphed for and they reached his
bedside twenty minutes after he had
passed away.
Mr.. Solomon was prominent
throughout the State, and was a
for the Office of railroad
commissioner at one time.
he has many friends all over Flor
ioa who will learn of his death with
a feeling of deep regret.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1914-05-19
SEVERAL CHANGES
MADE IN LOCAL
FREIGHT OFFICE

several changes have been mad4
-, railroad circles: Mr.. A. /. Or.
reli' freight agent at Lakalans - -,
.ne past eighteen months, has beer
transferred to the Jacksonville dc
,riet, and is succeeded by Mr. w
n Hoiler as freight agent, effactiv.
yesterday. Vnee'lSe
VT 9. R. Settler, transfer
freight foreman, has haen 80
Ms er' 70 succeed Mr.. Holler, and
vi =. L, Epson takes Mr.. stat-
u 1ler,s place. Mr.. 4. H. corbitt, Of
laiioy' mas been placed in the freight
once IN Mr.. Upson's place,
Mr. orrell's resignation here Is
'oiuntary and is due to the fact
10 the work is too heavy for one
81 MS physical makeup. He will -
!, various agents on the Jackson
silie district during the summer
months. His family will remain -
and he will be comina
PACK and forth as occasion will d.
=" VT orrell has been always ae-
and obliging ana hoe
gwen the public splendid service
ana MS many friends regret thar bo
is leaving this position.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1914-05-19
TO REGULATE CITY
AUTOMOBILE TRAFFIC

Mr Robert L Marshall,
Chief of Police, City Of Lakeland.
Dear Sir-The mayor and chief Of
police of Tampa have kindly agreed
to send man from their traffic
squad to show you and your men the
methods that have given that city
such excellent control of automobile
traffic. Please render this man every
assistance in getting the automobile
of the city of Lakeland
enforced. DONALD F. MCLEOD,
City Manager.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1914-05-19

|e play, "A Mans Voice. given
be members of Miss Gertrude
's class in expression last night
le high school auditorium was
~ creditable performance and
witnessed by an appreciative
pee, The pupils of Miss Green
ed the result of excellent train
y their gifted teacher, and the
was much enjoyed by all who
PED. The proceeds will be
|for the benefit of the Sanford
School Athletic Club.-sanford
a. Miss Green is a former
ana girl and her friends will be
70 Know of her success in her
1 profession and of the fine
|Phe recently put on.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1914-05-19
GAME OF BALL BETWEEN
LAKELAND AND LOUGHMAN

Thursday afternoon a game of ball
at the Athletic Field between Lake
land and Loughman will attract a
large crowd. Both teams are in good
training and fine article of ball is
promised all who attend.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1914-05-19
TEACHERS INSTITUTE TO
BE HELD IN BARLOW

TO the Teachers of Polk County:
Your attention is hereby directed
to the fact that the Teachers Insti-
tute fer this county will beh cid in
ISummerlin Institute in Barlow be-
ginning next Monday morning and
continuing until the time of the
June examination Special stress will
be laid on Methods of Teaching. Use
of the new graded course of study,
and work preparatory, the June en-
animation. It is incumbent on all
teachers of the county to attend this
institute and those who desire ar
raagements made for boarding while
attending this institute are request
ed to call at my office Immediately
upon arrival in the city.
G. A. PARKER,
Superintendent of Education
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1914-05-19
VAUDEVILLE AND FOUR REELS
TONIGHT


Well, folks, We are going to give
Won the treat of your lives tonight
an hour and a haIt show for 10 and
- cents. Buster Doyle and Company
will keep you amused for twenty
minutes in comedy, song and must
cal numbers on different instruments
and we have four excellent reels be-
sides music by that excellent Audi
t.rfum Orchestra. Remember TINS
house is always cool and airy and
YOU get the lake breezes while you
see:
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1914-05-19

FOR Telegram: I have spent
winters in your thriving city,
IKE It and the people. They
|lue nice and it is pleasant to
IT, | hope to be back there
Finler. Do you issue a weekly
i SO, l want to subscribe for
usos' Hacke, Carlinville, Till
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1914-05-19

FOR CHOICE CUT FLOWERS for en-
tertainments, parties, weddings or
funerals, see j. II. Tacker. Lake
Pharmacy, agent for Knull, Tampa
florist. PATS
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1914-05-19

hited States Marshal ]. C.
Fn sends us a card from Des
hes, Iowa, where he went last
/ on official business. He will
b Kansas City and St. Louis be-
returning to Florida.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1914-05-19

Buster Doyle and Co. will open
their engagement at the Auditorium
tonight and will put on different
comedy act each night for the bal
ance of the week. This is one of the
best little companies that have been
here this season and besides refined
comedy they offer singing and must
cal numbers,
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1914-05-19

The first watermelon of the season
was this morning reposing in the Of
fees of G. H. Gilbert, the water
melon king, in the Telegram build
ing.