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The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1906-09-11
BIurderess Kills Herself IN Asylum,

Murdefess IIIIs HeFseIT n AsyIunll
Mrs Frank Palgrove, who on Au-
gust I'll BILLED her husband and three
children at Figgett, Clay County, and
then burned the bodies, committed
suicide at the Arkansas Insane AsY-
ium at Little Rock.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1906-09-11

Onion buyers in the Ohio district
are paying around fortyhye cents per
hushel at present
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1906-09-11
NOTECEg

JOHN ]. CARROLL, who for years,
mas been in the firm of LooNEY s. CAR
ROLL, has formed q partnership with
his son, WILLIAM J. CARROLL, and
they are now ready toreceive orders for
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1906-09-11
RUSSIA TAKES HEART AGAIN
Business Improves After PubIica-
ton Of StOIypin Program.
Landlords Willing to Exchange Old
Estates For New-Students
Want Universities Open.

Moscow, Russia There was a
strong upward movement on the
Bourse following the publication Of
the Stolypin program. All the indus
trial securities advanced, including
even the shares of the great Briansk
and Sormoyo establishments, which
had been steadily declining on ac-
count Of strikes, incendiarism and
rioting
An important conference between
Dmitri Shipoff, Count Hayden, Mich
ael Stakovich and other prominent
members of the Peaceful Regenera-
ZIONIST party will be held to discuss
the new developments in the Oeto-
brist party.
Taking advantage of the withdraw
al of Count Hayden and others, the
reactiOnist wing has started CAM
paign to capture the organization ard
turn it against the constitutional
movement. The more progressive
leaders now are considering a thor
ough review of the Octobrist program
instead of the creation OF a new
party.
Inc leaders secretly nope IL is aS-
serted, that the radical Constitutional
Democrats will be victorious at the
approaching elections for Parliament,
swing the party over to the Left, and
thus make room for combination
of Moderate Liberals.
From members Of the Zemstvo
Congress now in session here it is
learned that many landlords favor
abandoning their present estates in
the thickly settled provinces in ex-
change for tracts in the Urals and
Siberia.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1906-09-11

st. Petersburg The firm note
struck by Premier Stolypin in the of
fetal communication embodying the
whole Government program with its
lists, on one hand, that crime must
and would be suppressed at any cost,
and to the Reactionists, especially
the court camarilla, on the other
hand, that reforms could neither be
abandoned nor deferred, met with a
prompt response on the Bourse,
where prices were not merely firm,
but were strong, without any symp-
toms of artificial support.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1906-09-11

N.ANIED VEz AL INDUSTRIOUS PER.
:, cons IN each State 10 travel for house estahe
lA,na4 elsven years and with large eapitAl, to
NE proAVapte line ReruAnent enRagenauA
weekly cash salary pt s24 and all travelling eas
ycrseS ana hotel bills advanced ia cash encA
FSeAe4 aud encloas self-addresgod envelope
AttAiA ALTON A4ib2 DcaEkofn ST.. chicana
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1906-03-24
c., P. & ST. L. RAILWAY.
GREAT CENTRAL

-, 0hENT OEN HNI.
Trains arrive and depart from Chicago
Alton depot as folt VS.:
Westbound. Arrive
aNo. S2. Indianapolis Mail & Exp. 200 pm
aNo. ~. Sidell & Decatur Accom- 10.50 am
Eastbound. Denart
aNo. 33. indianapolis Mail & EXP. 9:45 am
no 30. Cincinnati EXP. sleeper $3.50 pm
aNo. AZ Decatur e Sidel Accom-. 40 nm
NOS. "a and 35 carry sleeping car be-
cinnati. civ I'm
daily aDaily except Sunday.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1906-03-24
Political Ann ounce
mentS.
FOR COUNTY JUDO e.


will be candidate for re-nom-
ination to the office Of county Judge
and Judge Of the Juvenile court, of
SangamOn county, subject to the de-
cision of the democratic primary,
April %. G. w. MURRAY
We are authorized to announce
the candidacy of VIM. Childers
for sheriff of Sangamon county
subject to the decision of the Re-
publican primaries, April %.
FOR COUNTY TREASURER.
John j. Hiemberger announces
himself a candidate for the office of
county treasurer, subject to the de-
cision of the republican primaries.
W. e. Waite announces his candi
dacy for treasurer. subject to the de-
cision of the Replican primaries, Apr.
%.
Jno. H. McCreery announces
himself a candidate for re.elec-
ton for alderman the Seventh
ward on the democratic ticket,
election April 3, 1906.
I hereby announce myself a
candidate for the republican
nomination for the office of sher-
IF of Sangamon county, ILL., SUBJ
iect TO the decision Of the repub-
lican primaries April %, 1906.
Walter Black.
FOR PROBATE CLERK.
John Fl. Piper announces himself
as candidate for clerk of the Pro-
bate Court of Sangamon COun y.
subject to the decision of the Re-
publican primaries to be he'd April
%. 1906.
Elmer L. Rogers is candidate
for Probate clerk on the Republican
ticket, primaries April %.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1906-03-24
Prices For Political An
nouncements

State and National Offices. $ 10 90
county Of1ces. ............ 500
Mayor of Springfield. ........ 500
Regular write-ups. l0c per line 4
Ten line notice one time, with and
n0uncement, free.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1906-03-24
RAILWAY TIME TABLES.
&lAaAbASh4a

Depot Tenth, between Washington and Jef-
ferson streets =.
Going East Arrive, depart.
sBuffalo Fast Mail......... 2:15 am Z:lo am
aChicago Express Starts l5o d"
continental Limited 49,. $40 am you am
.I.afavette Accom- Starts lao pm
snecatur Accom- 4:3O pm Sis pm
sNew York EXPRESS 10: 90 pm 1905 pm
Going West Arrive Depart.
sKansas civ Express $50 am 5:55 am
.CIayton Accom- 8:41 am 8:44 am
.snrine6eld Accom- II: 35 am Stops
sKansas City Denver Lin 30 pm 12:35 pm
continental Limited 5:45 pm 5:5o pm
aChicago- Springfield EXP. $40 pm stops
sDaily. aDaily except Sunday.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1906-03-24
ILLINOIS CENTRAL. RAILWAY.

ILLINOIS CENTRAL. RAILWAY.
Taking effect Sunday. December l.
Northbound Arrive. Depart
Diamond Special ..........12:35 am 1910 An
Midnight Limited .......... 2:42 am 2:45 am
aChicago Express ............. 7:05 Al
Northern Ill. Express. 49,. II :25 am 1880 am
Daylight Special ......... 246 pm 2:48 pm
est. Louis & Sp'fd Accom-. S:45 pm Stops
Southbound. Arrive Depart
diamond Special ......... $50 am 355 am
Midnight Limited ........ 445 am 1850 am
est. Louis Sp'fd Accom-. Starts 700 am
Daylight Special ........ sos pm 5:10 pm
est. Louis Express. ........ Csc pm 5:35 pm
AChicago Mail ............ .1n:25 am Stops
sDaily. aDaily except Sunday.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1906-03-24
B. Il o. s. w. RAILWAY

B. & o. S. W. RAILWAY
Eastbound Trains. Arrive. Depart.
aRoyal Blue Limited. ...... 1880 am 7:30 am
sWash. & New York Linn. Starts 500 pm
sBeardstown & Pana Ae.. 1925 pm 3:25 pm
bSunday PASSENGER $500. 500 pm 500 pm
Westbound Trains.
sRoyal Blue Limited. 49,. TIPS pm 7:25 pm
sWash & New York Lin. $3.50 am Stops
aPana Beardstown Ac. 80 am 1890 am
sunday only .............. 6:50 am S:50 am
sDaily. aDaily, except Sunday. bSunday.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-12-29
The Majestic.

Tonight will witness a gala event at
the Majestic theatre. The entire lower
floor of the theatre has been bought by
the Alpha Tau Omega delegates in the
city, and the boys will spend a most
pleasant evening listening to the funny
things of the stage. A majority of the
delegates visiting the city are from large
cities and their fayorite amusement is
said to be vaudeville The performers
will make an especial effort to please
the delegates who honor them by their
presence.
Miss Georgia Gardner and Joseph Mad
dern, who are the top liners this week,
in a laughable sketch, TOO Many Darl-
ings." act with the grace and confidence
that is only born of experience. They alb
soutely convulse the patrons of the
house. This clever team has them in
mysteries of laughter. The playlet is full
of action. witty sayings and comical stu-
ations Miss Gardner certainly portrays
the ire of woman deceived in a realistic
manner.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-12-29
NEGRO BURGLAR TAKE
GUNS AND GUITARS
Maloney's Pawn Shop on Second Ave-
nue. Broken Open-Slx Shots
Fired at Burglar.

Yesterday morning before daylight the
pawnshop of NJ. Maloney on Second ave-
nue., between Twenty-third and Twenty
fourth streets was burglarized by a ne
gro who effected an entrance by smash
Ing a large pane of glass in the front
door.
Mr.. Maloney lives in a room over the
store and was aroused by hearing some
thing fall in the store. He raised his
window and saw negro coming out
of the store. carrying several shotguns
and rifles under his arm. and guitar in
each hand. Securing a pistol from under
his pillow he proceeded to shoot at the
burglar who speedily dropped his plunder
and dashed down the avenue.
Maloney says he fired six shots at the
negro and feels confident he struck him,
although he was able to get away. Short
~ after the shooting police officers ar
rived on the scene and pursued the ne
gro in the direction of Buzzard Roost,
where he was lost.
This was the second time Maloneys
store was burglarzed, and he was pre-
pared to give a warm reception to any
and all customers who called after BUSH
ness hours.
During the day a straw hat with bullet
holes in the crown was found in the al
ley through which the negro ran and later
on the dead body of a negro as found
in the woods near Avondale 1t is not
known If this was the negro who was
shot at by Maloney.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-12-29
QUIET MARKET AFTER
RUSH OF CHRISTMAS
RETAIL MARKET is SOMEWHAT
SLACK IN ALL ITS BRANCHES.
CHICKENS SCARCE, BUT PRICES
UNCHANGED.

The local retail market, in its various
branches, has been a little bit dull dur
ing the past two days, as is always the
case imedlately after Christmas, Dealers
state, however, that the market will as
sumo Its normal condition after this
week.
There are very few changes in prices
quoted on groceries. Eggs are still SELL
mig at 80 cents for the guaranteed candled
grade, and the case counts are bringing
- cents. Chickens are scarce but prices
are not materially changed. Butter is
unchanged in price, in retail, 40 cents per
pound benig asked for the best creamery
grade and 80 cents for renovated butter.
In the way of fresh vegetables there is
very little stuff on the market with
the exception of green's, lettuce and cell
cry. All of these are in good demand at
the prevalent prices,
The demand for fish has been good. The
quality sold on the market has been fresh
and sweet and retail dealers report a
good week. Prices on fish are unchanged,
running from 121a to % cents per pound.
according to the variety desired. Oys-
ters are In heavy demand at rs cents
per hundred for selects.
Fruits are now plentiful. Oranges, which
have been scarce for some time, can be
readily obtained at 80 cents per dozen.
Fancy eating apples run from 50 to 60
cents per peck.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-12-29
SEYMOUR TALKS OF
COTTON CONVENTION
ALABAMA ANNUAL CONVENTION
WILL BE HELD IN MONTGOMERY
ON JANUARY 2-DELEGATES TO
BE CHOSEN FOR BIRMINGHAM

w. Fl. Seymour. president of the Ala
bama division of the Southern Cotton
association, was in Birmingham yester-
day. comforting with the local commit
tees who have charge of the arrange
ments for the meeting of the third annual
convention of the association, which will
meet in Birmingham in January.
Mr.. Seymour states that the state con-
vention of the Southern Cotton assocla-
ton will be held in Montgomery on
January ,. AT this time delegates will
be chosen to the Southern convention
to meet two weeks later in Birmingham
Several questions of Importance will
probably come before the state conven-
tion. In addition to the annual election
of officers the state association will
certain legislation to be inaugurated by
the southern association.
From all indications the Montgomery
convention promises to be the most large
ly attended meeting in the history of
the Alabama association. As Alabama has
the honor of entertaining the southern
convention this state Will doubtless send
as large a representation to Birmng-
ham as the constitution will allow
Following the general sentiment that
is growing in Jefferson county to make
the Southern Cotton associations con-
vention Birmingham district convention.
the East Lake Mayor and Board of Alder
men at a regular meeting last night took
definite steps to cooperate with the COM
mlttees that have charge of advertising
the convention. Alderman William Wal
drop brought the matter to the attention
of the council Several talks were made
touching upon the great Importance of
the convention and it's influence upon the
Birmingham district. The council then
passed resolutions to be presented to the
convention. inviting the delegates TO visit
East Lake during their three days stay
in Birmingham.
From all over the district comes the
news that the people are becoming fully
aroused to the magnitude of the cotton
convention.
| The eyes of the world will be centered
upon Birmingham during the January
meeting In every country where cotton
goods are worn the consumers, the job
Der and the spinners will be interested
! in the probable outcome of the assoca-
tlon.
During the past three years the south
| ern farmers, through the Cotton asso-
ciation have demonstrated that they can
| largely control the acreage and price of
! cotton.
The association, however, is still in it's
/ infancy, and many grave problems. which
| concern its very life and well being, will
conoe I'm at the Rirn1i n CHAM meetinp
The various interests of the world,
which are affected by every move made
| by the southern farmers. will await with
| bated breath any action taken by the
| convention.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-12-29
HOWARD COLLEGE MAKES
VERY SUBSTANTIAL GAINS

time appointed as the limit by the New
York friends.
President Montague has sent Dr. But
terck, executive secretary of the gen
eral education board. a certificate stat
ing that Towards part of the 100000
has been raised and bonded. In addition
reserve fund Of over 5000 has been
secured.
1t is the purpose of the trustees. under
the leadership of James B. Ellis of Sell
ma, the president of the board, and of
the president of the institution. to begin
next year, 1907, a canvass for an add-
tlonal 100000 Informal arrangements
have already been made with the New
York board for help.
At no distant day a beautiful and ca
pacous science hall will be erected and
another dormitory must be built.
Considering all things, the present ses-
sion is easily 1.-The banner year" in the
history of Howard college.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-12-29

The steady progress of Howard coll
legez IN tho last four years has been gen.
orally remarked. President A. P, Mon
tague says that since 1902 the roll of
students has increased from 12l to 1873
and after January l, 1907, we expect over
200 as a total.
During the last four years friends OF
the college have given for current ex-
penses. aid to students for the ministry,
in buildings and endowment, total sum
of S161, 800.
Through the llberality and by reason
Of the purpose of the people at large to
place the institution on a solid founda-
ton. the most rapid canvass, perhaps.
ever made in the south was prosecuted
for endowment during the close of 1905
and the early months of 1906, the sum re-
quired to secure the fund offered by the
general education board of New York
being raised about nine months before the
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-12-29
JUDGE R. D. WEAVER
DIES IN WEST END
PIONEER CITIZEN WHO RECEIVED
PARALYTIC STROKE ON CHRIST
MAS NIGHT MBs-AN Ex-
JUSTICE OF THE PEACE.

David Randolph Weaver. As years of
age, died last evening at 6:45 zinock at
his residence. Cotton avenue 4 Elyton
street, in West End, as the result of
paralytic stroke. superndueed by Bright's
disease, received on Christmas night
Judge Weaver, a title conferred from
long association as Justice of the peace.
removed from Perry county, Alabama.
to Birmingham In 1885 when the present
city was small town. AS a pioneer cid-
zen until his lamented demise, Judge
Weaver had taken an active part in the
building of substantial Birmingham He
was held in high esteem by the whole
community.
With the first Indications of his af-
Fiction, about a year ago, Judge Weaver
gradually withdrew from the coal traffic
and turned the business over to c. L.
Richardson, a son-in-law. In 1875 he be-
came member of the baptist church
and for a number of years was superin-
tendent of the Sunday school, devoting
much of his time to its welfare He
was also a member of the Farrar Ely
ton lodge of Masons.
Judge Weaver is survived by a widow,
Mrs. Mary Daniels Weaver five daugh-
tiers, Mrs. Clarence Richardson. Misses
Willie, Mary. Julia and Elsie, and two
sons David Randolph. Jr., and Horace
Paul Weaver
Funeral services will be held at
o'clock Sunday afternoon at West End
Baptist chruch, and interment made at
Elmwood cemetery.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-12-29

the killing had It been apparent that
such was the intention of the slayer, but
Lindsay without warning drove his knife
into her, from which she died immedi-
ately. Officer Lee arrested Lindsay and
landed him in prison. A coroner's jury
is investigating the case this morning.
Mr.. Jack Stapp experienced the peculiar
sensation of having a sneak thief to get
away with an overcoat last evening while
Mr.. Stapp was sitting in his own house
looking at the coat. The garments were
hanging on the rail of his veranda, and
proved too much for the honesty of
passing brother in black The thief was
caught and fined by the Mayor this
morning. "a iliKtln
There has been an unusual dearth II
public functions, parties and social gath
erlngs in this city during the holidays.
There are a large number of social clubs
among the ladies, to which men are not
asked, The dear creatures get togeth :
and enjoy themselves without the pres
ence of the horrid men, and this thing
has been going on so long that the ladies
have learned to dispense with men In
their entertainments.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-12-29
GEORGIA MOVEMENT
FOR IMMIGRATION
WELL KNOWN BUSINESS MEN
FROM ALL PARTS OF THE STATE
MEET IN ATLANTA AND ORGAN
lie ASSOCIATION

Atlanta, December 28.-An organized
movement was started today by the state
officers and prominent business men of
Georgia to bring desirable immigration
to this state. After a meeting of we'll
known business men from every section
of the state, at which the Georgia Immi-
grafton association was organized, the
leaders of the movement called on the
governor and state officials, when T.
G. Hudson, commissioner of immigration
for Georgia, was given charge of the
new movement.
James Strachan of Atlanta, now in
Scotland, expects to land in Savannah
within the next sixty days with large
number of Scottish farmers.
Mr.. Hudson will go to- Norway and
Sweden to push the work there. An agent
will also be sent to Germany.
1t was decided to hold state immigra-
ton convention at an early date.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-12-29
COMMERCIAL CLUB
MAY GET CONFERENCE
Meeting of Cotton Growers and Manu-
facturers May Be Brought to
Birmingham.

The Commercial club of Birmingham
will at once take steps to secure the
conference that may be held next year
between cotton manufacturers and cot
ton growers for this city.
James r. Mccall, president of the Ma
tional Association Of Cotton Manufacture
ers, has suggested that a conference be
held next year and that the meeting be
held in some southern city.
Birmingham is centrally located in the
south and offers several advantages for
the holding of such a gathering and it is
believed that if the conference is held
4 can be secured for Birmingham
The organizations included in the call
are the Southern Cotton association,
Farmers Educational Cooperative Union,
National Ginners association American
Cotton Manufacturers association, Ma
tional Association of Manufacturers and
International Federation of Cotton Spin
ners and Manufacturers.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-12-29
MUCH INTEREST IN
MATTER OF PASSES
STREET RAILWAY COMPANY WILL
NOT ISSUE AS MANY PASS
BOOKS AFTER THE FIRST OF
NEXT YEAR AS BEFORE.
BELL PHONE 5s1

While the entire country is talking
about railroad passes ceasing after the
first of next year, there are a number of
people in Birmingham wondering If street
car passes will be issued ,nem next year.
George II. Harris, superintendent of the
street railway department, said yester-
day that the company would curtail to
some extent the number of passes issued,
but to what extent was not yet definite
ly known. He said however, that there
would be quite a percentage of passes
discontinued after January /.
The new pass books go into effect on
January l and people who receive passes
will be expected to have the new books
on that date.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-12-29
At the Biiou.

1.-THE Millionaire Detective" at the
Bijou this week, is a story of love, in
trigue and adventure. and full of interest.
A vein of comedy runs throughout the
play. There is not line to offend the
most refined THE Millionaire Detective"
not only provides an evening of enter
tainment. but breaches a sermon on social
evils and ethics, pointing out moral
that cannot fail to impress the specta-
tor. Mr.. Hall is an actor of the roman
tic school, natural and convincing. and
holds the attention of his audience
throughout the performance.
The play is drawing a big business
this week A matinee this afternoon and
a performance tonight will conclude Mr..
Halls engagement in Birmingham.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-12-29
NEWS OF TALLADEGA.
Favorable Comment Made On Good Or
der During Holidays.

Talladega, December 2s.-(Special)-Fa-
vorable comment has been abundant on
the good order preserved in Talladega
during and previous to the holidays. On
Christmas eve the crowds were very
large but good humored and orderly.
No fireworks were exploded until after
o'clock Tuesday. The Mayors court
has had a steady grind during the week,
thirty-two cases tried on Monday; forty
nine Wednesday, fifteen on Thursday
the greater part of them being for the
usual Christmas jags.
Lee Lindsay, negro, stabbed Mary
Montgomery fatally last night. The
killing was totally unexpected. Several
people were standing near the woman
and the man. who could have prevented
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-12-29

r. w. Bishob. patent attorney, wash
ington, d. c.. reports the issue of the
following patents on the 9th inst. to
residents of Alabama and Georgia: $780,,
l72. turbine, Gustav Meyerer Birmng
ham. Ala; sS9,17S, land reference book,
A h. Mitchell and stephen Smith, Jr.,
birmingham, Ala, assignors of one-third
to Walter Moore, Jefferson county, Ala;
S39. 1S2, combination-square, John Nc
Lean. Camden, Ala. S39 ,4O2, metallic
clothes line. J. w. Montgomer Ochloch-
nee. Ga: 500, 4e4 method of producing
pavements, II. j. Ruff, Mobile, Ala;
S39. SIS. furnace ]. J. Finnigan. Atlanta.
Ga; SS9607, mail receiving and deliver
ing apparatus. ] S. Lanier, West Point,
Ga; $685. lubrcating apparatus, T. A.
Ship, Jr., Triton, Ga.