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The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-04-22
Dixie Club German.

One of the most brilliant social functions given here during the past season was the Dixie Clubs Easter German on last evening at the Hotsl Albert The Easter plan was beautI- fully and skillfully carried out sn every detail especially the clusters of exquisite Easter lilies presented the young ladies while the grand march was being formed.
 The dance began about nine thirty with a march gracefully led by Hugh Hudson with Miss Octavia Lauderdale as his handsome partner Hoffmans Orchestra of Montgomery furnished splendid music for, the evening.
 After a rest of about six weeks dur ing the 1enten season. the young peo- was thoroughly enjoyed until about ? o'clock Among the attractive and unique favors were fans and chains various bright colored pins such as butter flies, small baskets of bonbons over which sat a diminutive hen, tiny coops with proud looking roosters, va rious colored scarfs of tulle which were prettily used in forming some or opened into fans. The first part of the dance was a program affair followed by the German. During the evening punch was served.
 Those present were: Hugh Hudson, with Miss Lauderdale. Mir. Whaley with Miss Jones. Ben Howard with Miss Pelzer, Howard Seay with Miss Barber, Bowie Smith with Miss Boggs. Joe Kyser with hiss Calhoun, Watt Dud- ley with Miss Breslin, Dan Mitchell with Miss Melvin, Jim Fowlkes with
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near the brickyard. He started in that direction and had only gone short distance when i've more shots were fired. Shortly after the last shots tho ofiicer met up with two negro men. He questioned them as to who did the shooting. The answers of the Jones negro led him to believe that he had done the shooting and he was placed under arrest by the officer. As he placed Jones under arrest he pointed his pistol towards him. The negro grabbed the pistol and struggle en- sued between him and the officer.
 Seeing that the struggle would be against him and while still wrestling with the negro for his pistol. Campbell placed his finger on the trigger and pulled 1t The weapon eploded and tho negro fell to the ground. The officer thought that he had been seriously in- jured and would be unable to further try to assault him, but after lying on the ground few minutes the negro suddenly arose and again started at the officer When the negro renewed his attack Campbell again leveled his pistol and continued firing until he had emptied 1t. Four of the shots took ef- feet in different parts of the negro,s body.
 After the shooting Campbell went to Heinx's store and telephoned to police headquarters. Captain Miller hurried to the scene and placed the policeman under arrest and brought him to police headquarters The negro was carried to nearby house and medical aid sum- moned, but the chance of his living Is very slight.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-04-22
A Rose Fete.

There will be an entertainment this Friday afternoon, April 27. from 10 {, at Hazel Hedge, the beautiful home or Mir. and Mrs. G, w. Craik. 10 be given by the Ladies of the Infirmary Aid for the benefit of the new Hospital Fund Numerous ways will be provided for a very pleasant afternoon, among them a Peanut Hunt for the children for cents: a Pony Ride for , cents. reading by the Fortune Teller for 10 cents. etc. Lemonade. Ice Cream. Cake, Candy and Strawberries will be served
 Admission. 1Oc,; children DC.
 Adv
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-04-22
NEGRO SUNDAY SCHOOLS.
Delegates VIII Meet i'm MOntgomer,
 Next Friday.

Negro Sunday School Workers of Montgomery are making great prepara- tions for the meeting of the Alabama Colored Interdenominational Sunday School Convention here on April 27-s0.
 It is expected that practically ev- erv negro Sunday School In the Stato win send a delegation and thls will bring hundreds Of negro religious workers to the city.
 Negro speakers of note will be pres ent, and an attractive program Is be- ing prepared by the local committee
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-04-22
Meet,rg of r,uchre CIub,

The members of the Bid Euchre Club and some other guests spent delight ful morning Friday with Mrs. Houston Shelley at her home on Selma street Vases of cut flowers and ferns form ed the decorations for the parlors and the score cards were hand-painted car nations and the prize was oeauti- ful piece of cut glass. three course luncheon preceded the games.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-04-22

which consists of Rev. N. N. Nsaly. Prof W. T. Breeding. Prof. c. M Wells, and Rev L. p. Williams. All meetings will be held in the First Congrega- tional Church.
 A one and one third ticket rate has been secured over all railroads
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-04-22
Meeting of Hook Club.

Miss Mangum was hostess on yes terday afternoon for the members or the West End Book Club. The sub- feet was music in it's relation to art and Miss Boggs was leader of the fol- lowing program
 Paper, Early Italy--Miss Wade.
 Paper, Flemish Art--Miss Johnson.
 Paper, Renaissance and the MUSIC .Drama-Miss Calhoun.
 Paper, Romanticism--Miss Hobbs.
 Paper, The Modern Music and Impress sionists-Miss Young.
 After a discussion of the papers dainty refreshments were served.
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Commissions to officers.

Adjutant General w. W. Brandon has issued commissions to Major John D. Hagan of the First Infantry. Alabama National Guard. and to First Lieuten- and c. L. Dorrance. and Second Lieu tenant J. c. Dow of Battery ID" of Bir- mingham.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-04-22
SWITCHMAN KILLED
'. M. BROWN MEETS DEATH AT
 SELMA.
Family Left h Destitute Condition, snd Rallreaa Men Raise Fund to sap. ~, ply Their Needs--POliceman
 Shoots Negro.
Advertiser Bureau,
 Se1ma April 21.

,. M. Brown, a white switchman in the yards of the Southern Railway, was hurt last night about II o'clock ana firmary died from the injuries. MT. Brown came to this. city about four months ago from Columbiana and his remains were shipped to that place, where they will be inferred tomorrow morning. He leaves wife and two little children.
 Since his arrival here, Mir. Brown has Southern Railway as a switchman. He was on one of the night crews and was industrious and faithful.
 After the destitute condition of the family of the dead man became known this morning. several of the railroad men collected a sun of money for them. This was turned over to Mrs. Brown just before she left with the remains of her husband for Columbiana.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-04-22
DIR. BUCHANAN, THE SPECIALIST.
 Treats Without the Knife.

Diseases of women. piles. fistula. strtc- ture skin. kideny. bladder. private and rec tal diseases nervous diseases and constipa- ton treated with electricity; syphilis same treatment as Hot Springs: electrical ouilt complete; nurse in constant attendance
 Hours 8 to 8: office over Randy kltehen' Ie k Dexter Avenue. Montgomery, Ala
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Telegraph Operators contribute.

subscription was taken up among the members of the local lodge Of Commercial Photographers Union of America here this afternoon for the telegraphers of San Francisco. The Selma lodge is a small one, but about $50 was quickly raised. which will be forwarded to the headquarters of the Union in Chicago. from where 1t will be transmitted to San Francisco.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-04-22
Mrs. Mnrring Entertnins.

Mrs. Harry Marring was the agreea- bie hostess a few afternoons ago for the members of the No Name Club at her home on Broad street. The par Iors were tastefully adorned with a lavish arrangement of wild flowers Mrs. Aaron Yaretzky won the prize. a pair of silk hose. A luncheon was served after the games.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-04-22
President l.. M. Assn.
NoTIcE. ALyMNAE AssoCIArION.

The Alumnae Association of the Girls High School will hold it's regular an- nuaI meeting on Monday, April 23. at 4:3O p. m., In the principals room at the Girls High School. This being the first meeting since the election of of ficers last year, 1t is hoped that every member in the city will attend.
 Mrs. w. A. Gesner.
 Secretary.
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Meeting of CarA Club.

Miss Carrie Wilkins delightfully."- en- tertained tho members of the Young Ladies Card Club and few other friends on Friday afternoon at the home of her uncle and aunt. MT and Mrs. J. B. Parke, on Selma street. The apartments used were prettily decorat- ed with ferns and a profusion of Eas- ter lilies. The trophy, lingerie para sol. was won by Miss Ethel Fowlkes. At conclusion of the games delicious ices and cake were served.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-04-22
,. ,,.,,..m.. yhoots Nexro.

poltceman J. s. Campbell shot ne
 gro named Jones in the eastern part Of the city tonight at o'clock. The negro is shot four times in the body and 1t is not thought that he VIII i've mntil daylight Just before the ne.
 gro was shot Policeman Campbeu nenrd
 S,ve nistoi shots on Division street
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Attempt at purgIary.

A bold attempt to rob the store of the Tissier Hardware Company at the corner of Broad and Water streets was made about 8 o'clock tonight. The glass in one of the front doors on the Water street side, of the store was taken out. the thief cutting around the door and fixing the glass so that it could be readily removed later dur ing the night. He was bunglesome in his work and the glass fell to the pavement. This attracted attention of people close by and the thief was scared away.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-04-22

on Sunday and he will see to 1t that sidewalks on all paved streets must be swept before 8 o'clock in the morning and all refuse matter from the side walks must be placed in receptacleS
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-04-22

BEAUTIFUL JAPANESE FERN BALLS. Fifty only in two sizes at reduced prices, 35 and 30 cents, or one of each for 75 cents Monday at our city store, 100 Dexter Avenue.
 RosEMONT GARDENS,
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NOTICE, WORKING CIRCLE.

The regular meeting of the Working Circle of the First Baptist Church will be held tomorrow (Monday) afternoon at 4 o'clock, in the lecture room of the church.
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Social dno Personal
tContinued from Page Twenty-two.)

Memorial Day. A full attendance is earnestly requested and we beg that the committees will come prepared to make an interesting report of the labor of love they have rendered in memory of our own immortal heroes.
 Mrs. M. D. Bibb, President L. M Assn,
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Miss Elcise smith, Bib Young with Miss Christine Nicholson. Joe Lamar with Miss Geneyive Smith. Lew Weissinger with Miss Mary DuBose, Edmund Weich Miss Walden, Jim Craig with Miss Greene, Jupius Galt with Miss strud- wic1, Jim Johnson with Miss Forbes, Ed pettus with h.. MES sss, Wilkins. pS Sam with Miss Milhous John Robbins with McKinnon, Pettus Lee with Miss Wynne lev Welch with Miss Halls. Henry Jones with Miss Spotswood. Dan Haynes with Miss Land; Messrs. Hunes Rogers, Charles Waller, ,,It Hasmsurgsr' s,sSnl.,' Graves: Jones and Hugo Friedman.
 Many chaperones graced the ocea- sion.
 Social and Personal.
 Mrs. R. E. l.. Mel will leave Monday morning for Roanoke. Ala. where she will spend several weeks in the hope of benefiting her health. She will be accompanied as far as Opelika by MT. Mel. who goes to that city to attend the Cunningham Conner debate.
 Miss Ethel Pelzsr has returned to her home In Montgomery after a visit to
 Miss Bessie Strudwick has return ed to her home in Demopolis afteE-a short vsiit here.
 Swan Burnett left this afternoon for Montgomery, where he will spend Sun day.
 Miss Gynne of Mississippi is the guest of Miss Kathryne Milhous.
 c. M. Oliver of Montgomery spent to- day in the city.
 T. c. Lee left this afternoon for Chi cago.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-04-22

Mrs. Albert Elmore, who has been ab- sent for several months visiting her daughters. has returned to her home In Fillmore.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-04-22

Miss Helene Herzfeld and Mrs. Joe Herzfeld of West Point. Ga, are vis- iting Mir. and MpG Abe Well
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pati,inna in Rnnl.rnntcv-

A petition in voluntary bankruptcy was filed with the clerk of tho United states Court yesterday by R. c. canady. of Langdale. Chambers county. Tho liabilities shown in his petition amount- ed to S200. while hts assets were Stan.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-04-22

Miss Cecelia Finger of Macon. Ga, is on visit to her sister. Mrs. s. S. Wyman on Hull Street.
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Mrs W. H. Hawley was suddenly called back to North Carolina, to her mother, who had a stroke of paralysis and is rapidly sinking.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-04-22
ne,th of .n Inf.nt.

Last night about o'clock at the res idence of Mrs. Annie c. McKinnon, on the corner of Alabama and Church Streets occurred the death of Alice, the infant daughter of Mir. and Mrs. John A. McKinnon. The little girl
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-04-22

Miss Kate Lane of Auburn, Ala, Miss Mabel Brooks of Austin. Texas. and Miss Annie Cable of Chicago. are the guests of Miss Olive Pierce.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-04-22

Mrs Mary Leigh of Clinton, N J.. who has spent the winter with her daughter Mrs. Robert B. Eilenberg has returned home.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-04-22

Mir and Mrs Clenegham of Canada are the guests of MT. anu Mrs. w. R. stratford at their home on Adams Street.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-04-22
Msr.hei Appointed for Parade. ,

The local camp of Confederate vet erans has appointed Captain John I. Knowlen as/the marshal of the memo. rial parade. Captain Kuowlen has no, yet appointed the gentlemen who VII assist in conducting and managing the parade but will make these appoint ments the first part of the comins week.
 The memorial exercises next Thurs, day will be most interesting ana VII, VII sitv v,bo will gather at Live Oak Cern- etery and witness the exercises.
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had been in i'll health for several weeks The funeral services took place from the family residence this afternoon at
 o'clock
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-04-22

Miss Theo. Cooper of Shreveport. La, and Miss Antoinette Pollock of Mobile are visiting Miss Lotta Greil at her home on South Lawrence Street.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-04-22

Miss Mafie w. Pope left this morn ing for Mobile, to visit her sister, Mrs J. C. Edwards.
 Mrs J. c. Haygood and iittle son went down to Mobile yesterday to visit relatives.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-04-22
SWEET PEAS!

Lilies, Roses, Carnations and every thing nice in flowers and plants.
 RIng 1901. s. D. STERN & co.
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fyooa sidewaIks.

Within a few weeks the sidewalks in the business section of the city will be as good as those in any city in the country Several weeks ago an ordi- nance was passed requiring the prep erty owners in the business part Of the city to repair walks in front of their buildingH With a few, exceptions, new sidewafity have been put down. These add greatly to the appearance or tne city and 10 the comfort of pedestrians.
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When. man Is worth knocking hs is worth knowing.
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Mrs. Henry Bardin of Birmingham who has been visiting her grand mother, Mrs. Johnson, at her home on Madison Avenue, has returned home.
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HnrnAin.

Strawberries at Ice per quart for Monday. R. II. YelyertOn,
 Phone 247. V. Court Square.
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MT. Jacob Loeb and daughter. Miss Carrie Loeb, of Canton, Miss, are the guests of MT, and Mrs. Jacques Loeb at their home. 306 Montgomery street.
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MT. and Mrs Talley of Selma, who were married last Sunday at her home at Newton, were the guest this week of MT. and Mrs. N. w. Blue atNtheir home, S10 Monroe Street.
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PERSONAL ITEMS

MT. and Mrs. Gabe Kahn and their granddaughter. Miss Myrtle Blum. from New Orleans, are spending a week with their relatives, MT. and Mrs. L. Bloch at l5- Alabama Street. MT. Kahn Is President of the Orphans Home in New Orleans and while here is attend ing the, Grand Lodge of BNai B'Rith. in which order he takes lively in- terest.
 The friends hero of Dr. Hawk and family, also Mrs. Leppencot, will be glad to know they have escaped the San Francisco disaster, having left the Mrs. Leppencot will be remembered here by their friends as the Misses Mary and Hattie Haifman, who resided with their parents in this city many years ago.
 Mrs. Sidney Yarbrough accompanied by her aunt, Mrs. s. E. Douglas, Miss Mary Thigpen, Misses Camilla and Mary Imogene Marlborough and Master s. H. Yarbrough, Jr., will leave today for New Orleans, where they will be the guests of Mrs. Walter Vreeland on Chestnut street.
 The friends of Mrs. c. E. Reid will be pleased to know that she has suf- ficiently recovered from her recent ill., ness to be at nome with her parents, MT. and Mrs. c. E. owen, S05 South Court Street.
 Mrs. A M. Allen and daughter. Mrs. S. c. Crawford of Columbus, Ga, are the guests of Mir and Mrs. Andrew Me- NeeI at their home on Court Street. They will go to New Orleans tomorrow to spend some time.
 Mir. and Mrs James s. Wilcox have gone to New York. thence to Ithaca, to see their son, Mir. James Wilcox. Miss Josepha Wilcox will join them in New York and go to Colorado. where they will spend the summer.
 Mrs. B. O. Meyers and Miss Rosetta Samuel, of New Orleans, reached Mont gomery yesterday to remain here dur ing the session of the Grand Lodge of B'Nai BRith. They are registered at the New Exchange Hotel.
 The following invitation has been issued:
 Mir. and Mrs. M. Mohr, at Home, Sum day. April 22. 4:So to ' o'clock. 120 Sayre Street."
 MT. and Mrs. Talley of Selma, who were married last Sunday at her home at Newton, were the guest this week af Mr. and Mrs N w RIua al fhAir
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The following invitation has been issued: day. April 22. 4:30 to ' o'clock. 120 Sayre Street."
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Mrs. B. o. Meyers and Miss Rosetta Samuel, of New Orleans, reached Mont gomery yesterday to remain here dur ing the session of the Grand Lodge of B'Nai B'Rith. They are registered at the New Exchange Hotel.
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MT. and Mrs. James s. Wilcox have gone to New York thence to Ithaca, to see their son, Mir. James Wilcox. Miss Josepha Wilcox will join them in New York and go to Colorado. where they will spend the summer.
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The friends of Mrs. c. E. Reid will be pleased to know that she has suf- fciently recovered from her recent ill., ness to be at home with her parents, MT. and Mrs. c. E. owen, S05 South Court Street.
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Mrs. A M. Allen and daughter. Mrs. S. c. Crawford of Columbus, Ga, are the guests of MT. and Mrs. Andrew Me- Neel at their home on Court Street. They will go to New Orleans tomorrow to spend some time.
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Swan Burnett left this afternoon for Montgomery, where he will spend Sun
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Miss Bessie Strudwick has returned to her home in Demopois afteEa short ysiit here.
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social sntl Personal.

Miss Ethel Pelzsr has returned to her home in Montgomery after q visit to
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1906-04-25
NO STAY FOR THE CRIMINALS.
San Francisco Judges Brush Aside
Technicalities.

A meeting OF the superior judges
of San Francisco was held for the
purpose of settling several legal ques-
tions arising from the interruption of
judicial proceedings. It was agreed
that no further stays Of execution will
be granted in the cases of convicted
criminals who already have been
sentenced and granted stays for de-
finite periods. This order applies to
George ID. Collins, the attorney SEN
fenced to IA years Imprisonment for
bribery. but the order in his case
Il ust be signed by Judge Burnett of
Santa Rosa. who was the trial Judge.
Mrs. Cordelia Botkin. convicted of
the murder of Mrs. j. p. Dunning. is
exempt from the order, as her case
has been appealed to the supreme
court. She will remain in custody of
the sheriff until decision is rendered,
but Collins. with number Of other
prisoners will be sent to the peniten-
tiary at San Quentin.
Some trouble was anticipated by the
judges in the criminal department ow.
ug to the destruction of their records,
but Attorney General Webb announced
itat certified copies were intact In his
office In Sacramento. and these can be
substituted for the originals.
The judges have made an order
extending the time OF filing papers
for 30 days from April 81.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1906-04-25
Ackerman for school superintendent,
Eakin for supreme judge and Hoff for
labor commissioner had no opposition.
MONTANA SQUiBes.

The new dam constructed across
the Missouri river Is miles northeast
OF Helena, is rapidly nearing com
pletion, there remaining gap of only
Is or 20 feet in the concrete base. 1t
is expected that this will be filled
within few days. This does not
mean, however, that the development
OF electrical power will begin within
that time as there still remains vast
amount of other work before the final
end is reached.
Governor Toole has issued a procla.
nation calling upon the people OF the
state to aid the suffer ers at San Fran
cisco.
George Erickson, organizer OF the
Scandinavian Brotherhood of America,
is in Helena for the purpose of organ
izing lodge of the order.
1t is reported that Claude Rails,
formerly a teamstor in the employ of
the Big Blackfoot Milling company, in
Missoula had been robbed of a roll of
bills amounting to s400 in gambling
ouse at Wallace, Idaho.
One of the briefesL annual meetings
of the Northern Montana Roundup as.
sociatiOn that has ever been held took
place in Helena Saturday afternoon
Aside from the election of officers for
the ensuing year, the only other bust.
ness transacted was the adoption of a
manifesto, which arraigns the pluto
Gratis and some Of the seratCIs in con.
gress.
Lu Sing was hanged in tn, county
Jail yard at Bozeman last Friday for
the killing of Tom Sing.
The Deer Lodge County Good Roads
association has been organized by
citizens of Anaconda. who are inter
ested in improving the highways.
The city council, by tie vote, set
tied by Mayor Story. raised the saloon
license in Bozeman from 800 to $500
Officers have captured Ping Gee,
who has told all he knew concerning
the murder of Robert Shadwell at
Butte on the morning of January Z.
Ping Gee duplicates Tom Fong and
Chung Cow, and says they killed Shad.
well with a clawhammer while the lat.
ter was sleeping in room at los
China alley.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1906-04-25
NOTES FROM SAN FRANCISCO.
Forty Bodies Taken Out From One
Place-Carinu For Sick.

Forty bodies were taken from n
building at ll9 Fifth street, by the
Ped Cross service. The structure,
which was four story wooden build.
ing containing three flats Of 10 rooms
each, collapsed during the earthquake
Orders have been given for company
A, hospital corps. at the Washington
barracks, to proceed to San Francisco.
and report to General Funston for
service in caring for the sick and
injured They will take complete
medical outfit, including stores and
hospital equipment.
One Of the young sons OF T. p.
Riordan, Il well known real estate
dealer was shot and instantly killed
shortly before the noon hour, few
feet from his residence. Young Rior-
dan was on his way home and had
bottle of whisky in his coat pocket.
The soldier on duty ordered him to
stop and throw the whisky away, and
when Riordan refused the soldier
Immediately shot him dead