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The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-05-17
MAN WHO KEEPS WOMAN'S
 SECRET IS GIVEN PARDON

Jackson, Miss, May 16-tSpecial.)-Gov ernor Vardaman has granted pardon to Dr. Rogers, the gentleman from Union county. who recently argued his own case before the supreme court and which was affirmed by that court yesterday. The governor states that he will pardon all such cases if it wears out every pen that was ever manufactured. He would do that to show and to prove his great respect for the man who stands firm by his convictions in such a holy cause as the protection of a woman's secret.
 It will be recalled that pr. Rogers. a prominent physician of New Albany, was made the go-between in a very peculiar case The express office of his town had been robbed of a package containing S2500 in money. The agent was suspect ed; there was a great to-do in tle lit- tie village, and while the company de- tectives were hunting for the money it was delivered to Dr. Rogers by woman, who first exacted from him a promise never to reveal her identity. Her hus- band had stolen the money and she had returned it, the seals being unbroken and just as they left the bank in Mem phis. Dr. Rogers restored the package to the express company. However the
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at the home of her sister by shooting herself with a pistol. producing Il wound, from the effects of which she died in great pain few hours later.
 A young neighborhood man who had been a persistent admirer for some time and the old story of mans infidelity and an overtrusting girl caused her down. fall
 Upon realizing her error she went out to tho barn lot and shot herself in the stomach and then walking back to her room lay down on her bed. Her sister hearing her groans came in and the un- fortunate girl told her that she was very sick. She died in few moments Her family was not aware that she had shot herself until the body was being prepared for burial when a bullet hole was found in her stomach and ,lnon closer investigation the deadly revolver was found in the barn lot with one empty chamber.
 Miss Roe was handsome girl and well liked in the community. Her fatber. Jack Roe, was one of the hard working and industrious farmers of the countv and stood well in his neighborhood. Her tragic death is generally regretted bv her friends and the burial was attended by large number of her neighbors.
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, Publishers association seems destined to be one of the most notable events of the year in Montgomery. One of It's features is that the first money subscribed to any cause from the '1910' movement fund went to the entertainment of the gentle men of the business end of Dixie papers. The Commercial club had secured by sub scription $10.000 to be used in inducing 100000 population for the city in 1910. and 1t was unanimously decided that this was not only the first but one of the best causes to devote nice little slice of it. It Is generally conceded that the in- auguration of this movement to advertise Montgomery was suggested and fostered to success by F. P Glass, q vice presi- dent of the Commercial club, manager of the Advertiser and secretary and treasur- CT of the Southern publishers. As a con- sequence the newspaper men are in es pecally pleasant relations to the begin ming of the expenditure for this movement on the part of the capital city of the state and the Cradle of the Confederacy.
 Happy at the Lake.
 The barbecue at Jacksons lake gave the visitors and members opportunity to see some of the hospitality of the city and brought all of them into pleasant contact Those who failed to reach the city fin time for the opening session joined them on the Larbecue special and were Tn time for the festivities. Among these were F. w. Barrett, editor of the Birmingham Age Herald. and his Business Manager John l.. McRae: E. M. Foster, the happy young business manager of the Nashville Banner; NJ. K. Duerson of the Lynchburg News; C. I. Groover of the Columbus h. quirer-Sun. Artist Walter Blackburn Of the Birmingham Age-Herald, and one or two others.
 At the session of Tuesday there were many present who were not at the opening meeting. The time was taken up in dis cussing subjects of special interest to newspaper publishers, involving many points of discussion as to the carrying on of the business and the protection of the papers from occurrences and influences that would do them hurt.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-05-17
THE REV. E. L. HILL
 TO PREACH SUNDAY
BaccaIaureate Address Will Be Given Next Wednesday By T. D.
 Sanford.

Union Springs, May 16.-(Special) J. churches next Sunday on account of the first annual commencement sermon in the public school auditorium, which will be preached by the Rev. E. l.. Hill of Eu- faula. On next Wednesday the graduat- ing exercises will occur, this class is com posed of eleven young boys and girls. Thursday evening T. D. Sanford of Ope- lika will deliver the baccaiaureate address and diplomas will be presented.
 The Sunday schools of the town are planning for their annual picnic on May 30 at Saco, between here and Troy.
 Dr. and Mrs. Sam Cowan returned to- day from their bridal trip.
 J. M. Morgan happened to the misfor- tune of getting his arm broken d few days since by horse kicking him.
 J. T. Cowan of Dallas. Tex, visited the family of Mrs. M. J. Cowan this week Mir Cowan brings assurance to his rea- tives here that their claims to vast prop erty in New York is in good shape and that he hopes soom to have the parties concerned come to his terms. This claim includes the property on which Central park is located.
 Mrs. J. T. Colson of Brunswick, Ga, is the guest of Judge and Mrs. S. T. Frazer.
 An important meeting of the Conner cial and Industrial association was held a few days since when the following board of directors was elected B. T. Hey, R. E. L. Cope. J. H. Rainer, Jr., Hugh Foster, F. G. Ramsey, J. M. Ellis, F. F. Ravenscroft, J. s. Branscomb and C. E. Gholston. The association, aided by our citizens. are bending all energies to- ward the securing of 10000 population by 1910.
 Will Sanders, colored, was shot and killed last Sunday at Mitchell's by Bill Williams. The trouble grew out of a dis agreement over ball game.
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grand jury took the matter up and Dr. Rogers was called on to tell who gave him the package He declined to testify, and the court fined him $200 for con tempt. He appealed the case to the su- preme court, and defended his own cause before that big tribunal making one of the most touching speeches ever heard there. The court was visibly affected, one of the justice remarking that he en- dorsed the sentiment and the high sense of honor that had controlled the appel lant, but it remained to be seen what was the law in the case.
 The governor has also granted a par don to Sam Montgomery, a Carroll coun- ty negro, who was fined and sentenced to jail on a charge of petit larceny by a justice of the peace It was shown to the governor that the negro had simply worn his sweetheart's ring against her protest, and the prosecuting attorney, having commended the pardon, it was granted
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not in the sense of not stealing but in the matter of the class of matter that is allowed in a paper. He told of a man who had heard him talk on this line re- gently. who went home and took out sev eral columns of matter about which he was mot comfortable" All publishers should recognize the responsibility im piled in this question. Mir. Rogers also took some time in a discussion of the question of classified advertising, and advertising agents. When he had con cluded adjournment was taken to 3:30 this afternoon.
 The following officers were chosen at the afternoon session.: President. r. P. Glass. Montgomery; vice president, F. NJ. Foster. Nashville; secretary treasurer V H. Hansen, Montgomery; executive com mittee. J. c. Hemphill, Charleston: R. N. Rhodes, Birmingham; F. T. Stockton, Jacksonville; G. F. Milton, Knoxville; ]. R. Gray Atlanta; M. K. Duerson, Lynch burg. Richmond was chosen as the next place of meeting, winning over Mobile by a score of 15 to 5. The session closed with a banquet tonight.
 We'll Entertained.
 The visit of the Southern Newsnane
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ROGERS ADDRESSES NEWSPAPER BARONS Discusses Discrimination of News and Classified Ads. GLASS MADE PRESIDENT Southern Newspaper Publishers Asso- citation Will Meet Next at Rich
 mond-Meeting Closed
 With Banquet.

Montgomery, May 16.-(Special) )-The leading feature of the business sessions of the Southern Newspaper Publishers as- sociation today was an address by S. S. Rogers, business manager of the Chicago Evening News, who, while taking a wide range of subjects. had more to say of the right kind of matter to go into a paper and that class of advertising known as classified" He was intro duced by President Hempnill and was given round of applause at the close of his address.
 There was a goodly attendance at the opening of the session in the large din- ing room of the New Exchange hotel this morning. Thomas T. Stockton of the Jacksonville (Fla.) Times Union and Citizen, and Max Hamburger of the Mo- bile Herald. were new corners of the night. They reported present at the morn ing session.
 The opening speaker of the day was ". E. Mansfield of the International Paper company, who talked of the white paper supply. He made the interesting announcement that the manufacturers are very much interested in a proposition now being investigated to make good newspaper from cotton stalks. Several members asked if he thought white paper was going up. He did not think so
 The NewsdeaIers.
 The question of returns by newsdealers and credits was taken up the speakers being McMaster of Columbia, Smith of Birmingham. Foster of Nashville Pal mer of Houston, and Milton of Knox vile. Various plans, including the sticker used by the Jacksonville Times Union and the stamp by the Montgomery Ad- vertiser were elucidated.
 H. H. Cabanss of Atlanta, representing the Atlanta Journal, spoke interestingly on the question of the obligation of the non advertising business interests to the newspaper. He dealt carefully with the
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intricacies so well known along these lines in which Is included certain pro- fessional men and not a few businesses. Several. including MT. Ufford of the Bir- mingham News, had found a way to get at much of this business in annual spe- cial additions St. Fillmore Massengale. the advertising agent, treated the question of cities advertising interestingly.
 MT. Stockton of Jacksonville told of how the Times Union handled a strike. and the same experience was related by MT. Ross of the Charlotte Observer. Both had been successful and the publishers showed keen interest in how the matter had been taken care of.
 Mir. Rogers Arrives.
 Just here Secretary and Treasurer F. P. Glass entered with MT. s. s. Rogers of the Chicago News, also president of the National Publishers association. The train from Chicago was an hour late and the gentleman did not reach the city until noon. He was at once intro duced by President Hemphill. who ex- pressed the great pleasure of the as sociation at having him present.
 Being presented for his address. Mir Rogers announced that he had no set speech He was glad to be here, as the fact that he had left his home and his work for several days to make the trip. He opened, however, and In a discussion of the higher ideals of newspaper service with especial reference to selection of matter for the advertising columns. He said that the newspaper had become the medium of greatest influence in the world and that the man who controls the pol icy of a newspaper has a great responsi- bilty to his day and generation. The schools are rapidly turning out great numbers of young men and girls who are from the first newspaper readers. The teachers have them but a litle while, but the editors for life time, and they are depending on the papers to give them truth and accuracy and education.
 Striking Example.
 In proving the assertion that the news paper is one of the necessities of the people MT. Rogers called attention to a time in Chicago when the mechanical mon went on strike. It was agreed by the publishers that their demands would not be met and a consequence there was not a paper issued in the city for several days. The cry that went up from the people filled the city. They said 1t was the duty of the publishers to give the people papers and they should be made to do so. In fact the demand was so unanswerable that the publishers did meet the call of the men and resume publication. It was time that the peo- pie were in full sympathy with the strik- CTS.
 As in all things. honesty is the best policy in a newspaper. according to the Chicago speaker of the occasion; honesty
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Sharper Captured.

Florence May 15.-(Special)-The iden- tity of the man who defrauded the Suits Drug company out of $500 last week by forging the name of MT. Ivey of Sheffield, to whom the check was pay able, was learned yesterday and he has been locked up. The man is Will Avery and his home is in Sheffield. Avery was caught Sunday night in the act of robbing a postoffice box in Sheffield and was turned over to the United States authori- ties. Chief of Police Anderson of Flor ence went after Avery as soon as he heard of the capture to bring him to Florence to answer for his crime here, but the government had prior claim on him.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-05-17
Veteran Is Caught.

Florence, May 15.--(special)-A party of fishermen on Cypress creek yesterday landed a grizzled veteran that had tan talized anglers in that neighborhood for many day and come off victor in many a struggle. During the entire season stories have been coming in of large fish that would invariably get away with the hook. It took two strong men to land the veteran yesterday and when the hook was taken from his mouth two more were found in his mouth and the traces of several others. The fish was a cat and weighed six pounds.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-05-17
WORLDS CONFERENCE.
Young Women's Christian Association
 Meets In Paris.

Paris, May 16.-The third worlds con ference of the Young Women's Christian association opened here today. large American delegation was present includ- ing three national secretaries, Mrs. Mes ser of Chicago vice president or the American national convention, and tha American member of the worlds Christian committee. Great Britain, Germany. France, Italy. Japan. India and South Africa sent delegations. President Mrs. George Campbell delivered the opening ad- dress.
 The officers chosen include Miss Annie Reynolds of Connecticut as vice president
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-05-17
Pine Beach Hotel.
Pine Beach, Virginia

Twenty minutes by trolley from Norfolk, Va. Resort finest. coolest, healthiest re sort on coast, combining every modern comfort and convenience. Bathing. boat ing. fishing; 25oo feet board walk along shore. Write for booklet.
 VIM ROGFTs i
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-05-17
Form New County.

Prentiss, Miss, May 16.-tSpecial) )--J. C. Hathorn. Dr. J. E. Banks and R. H. Sin clair. commissioners appointed by Govern or Eardaman to organize Jefferson Davis county, met here yesterday and divided the county into districts and ordered an election to be held June 19 to elect of ficers to serve till January 1. 19B A jail and court house will be built at once.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-05-17

and Mrs. Galddings of New Jersey as chairman of an important committee which will define the future policy of the organization.
 The reports show the rapid devclopment of the organization, while the report of Mrs. Clarissa Spencer. former secretary of the Ohio Young Womens Christian association. and now worlds sceretarys was highly commended.
 The conference will be in session for a week
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-05-17
MISS EUDOCIA ROE
 COMMITS SUICIDE
SHOOTS HERSELF IN STOMACH AND DIES IN SHORT TIME IN GREAT PAIN-ovERTRUsTFUL OF MAN.

Scottsboro May 11-(SpeciaL)--A sad death occurred today near LarSin's land ing, just south of town It was case of a trusting woman and an inconstant man.
 Miss Eudocia Roe. the handsome 19- year-old daughter of Jack Roe, a hard working and highly respected farmer of this. Jackson county, committed suicide
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-05-17
Card of Thanks.

I desire to express to the friends of MT. Shugart and his family sincere thanks for the many kindnesses and sympathy ex- tended by them during our recent be- reavement.
 MRS. JOHN T. sHUGART.
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Hoods sarsaparilla. It enriches their blood,
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Stafford Springs.

The hotel at this famous spring Is open for the season. For full particulars rates and pamphlets, address
 COLBURN- MORGAN X co.
 Vossburg. Miss
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We'll Enter rtaine
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iisit of the Southern Newspaper
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-10-31
BURL|NGAME As
HUMOR|ST HAS
CAPR0M STILL

Rear. marchl Hon. Adm b. Capron.
congressman from the Second district.
your standing as a humorist is reduced
several points, said a Republican today.
The first place In the Republican class
Of humor goes 10 Hon. Joseph p. Burlin-
game OF Warwick. late speaker OF the
house, and Brayton-retired soldier
Hon. Joseph p. Burlingame declares
that bossism is growing less in the Re-
publican party. The number OF bosses
during a part OF the time Hon. Joseph r.
Burlingame was at the state house was
two.
Charles r. Brayton and Hon. Frank f.
Holden were fighting at close range
Brayton controlled the senate and Holden
the house
Hon. Joseph r. Burlingame was with
the Holden bunch. Holden got on the to-
boggan: and Brayton, when he became
supreme, retired Hon. Joseph p. Burlin-
game from the marble palace. He was
not permitted any longer TO interfere with
Braytons plans.
There never was anywhere exhibited
worse bossism than this retirement OF
Hon. Joseph +. Burlingame. The dis
tinguished speaker is certainly a humorist
when he declares that the power OF the
boss has waned."
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-10-31
DEMOCRATS OF
LINCOLN HOLD
NOON RALLIES

Edward Barker who is holding noon
day rallies In different parts OF the state
in the interest OF reform In Rhode Island,
bleacheries, yesterday noon. There were
about $50 men present and Mr.. Barker
was Informed by one man that there
were many Republicans In his audience.
The speaker experienced pleasure at this
statement and proceeded 10 tell them
why ne left the Republican party when he
first came to this country.
81 had, said he. the pleasure and honor
OF calling the first meeting ever held IN
Pawtucket In the interest of the secret
Australian system
He saw the Republican party for years
oppose such measures as the 10-hour law,
the Bourn amendment. the weekly pay
ment bill, ballot reform. and many other
measures in the peoples interest.
How could I then. gentlemen. continue
TO support that party?
Mr.. Barker concluded by contrasting
the character and standing of the men
who had come over this year TO the
Democrats with the character OF the men
who have gone over 10 the Republicans.
We are always willing. he said, to
trade off Dorney for a Goddard or a
Mcdonald for man like Charles Sisson.
We have been getting their best men.
They are getting our worst
CHoWDER AND RALLIES.
The voters In the village OF Albion will
be regaled with chowder and campaign
speeches just after o'clock when the
mills shut down.
With John ]. Fitzgerald, p. II. Null
holland. Governor Garvin and Superin-
tendent Erskine as speakers IL is a ques-
ton which will be the hotter, the chowder
or the speeches. Town issues will be dis
cussed at considerable length and every
voter in Albion Is invited to be present.
At Lonsdale this evening a large Amer
lean flag will be unfurled bearing two
streamers on which are the names OF
James H. Higgins and r.. III. /. Goddard.
The speakers at the rally which will
follow will be Ex-Governor Garvin. James
H. Thurston, John J. Fitzgerald, F. Y.
Belleau and Judge Frank E. Fitzsim-
mons
CHILD DIES.
Thomas Edward. the 4-year-old son of
Thomas Keane, died at the home of his
parents. 6S Union street, Prospect Hill,
yesterday morning after a short illness
caused by heart trouble.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-10-31

Advertisements and items for The
News s-Democrat can be left at Alexander
Munros Boston Store. Warren avenue.
James Lynch. formerly connected with
the Rhode Island company, but now
holding a position with the bridge build
ing firm OF Holbrook Cabot & Rowland of
Saybrook. Conn. is in town for few
days. Last evening ne was greeted by a
party Of friends Mr. Lynch while a resi-
dent OF this. place took a lively interest
in political matters and is staunch
Democrat.
He tells his friends that during his alb
sence he had spent much OF his spare
time In studying the politics Of the many
towns and cities to which he had been
sent by his firm. Within a day or so he
VIII go to Neponset, Mass. where his
firm Is erecting a bridge.
HELD 1T IN PROVIDENCE THIS TIME
The liquor dealers or this place met in
Providence yesterday afternoon. some
going in automobiles, some In carriages
and in fact in any old way so that the
public would know that they were going
TO the city. Just where they met in
Providence could not be learned. but
many or them were seen in the vicinity
secretary Of the meeting forgot TO leave
word where a representative OF the press
could find him after the meeting, so what
was done by the body will remain a Sc
cret for day or two.
MINOR MENTION.
The standing committee OF the Second
Baptist church held a meeting last eve
ming. but nothing was done in relation TO
choosing Mr.. Rigler's successor.
At the session OF the Seventh district
court this morning one man was fined 50
and costs for being drunk, which he paid.
The local branch of the naval reserves
will meet in the town hall for drill this
evening. A collation. will be served.
Reliance lodge Of Odd Fellows enter
tained a member Of Franklin lodge Of
Providence at their meeting last evening
George Besse, a conductor on the Con-
soldated road. will be entertained by a
lot OF his friends at his home on Vine
street this evening.
Howard lodge, Knights OF Pythias, will
meet in Rays block this evening