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The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-12-11
MRS. FLOWERS INFERRED.
Many Friends Pay Last Tribute to the
 Beloved Woman at Greenville.

Greenville, December 0-(Speeial. 1.-The funeral of Mrs. W. NJ. Flowers took place yesterday Dr. W. M. Blackwelder off eiating. large nnmber of relatives and friends were present. The easket was covered with beautiful designs of ex- quiste flowers, tokens from those who loved her.
 Mrs. Flowers was woman of broad culture and high ideals; unselfsh to marked degree loyal to her friends; Christian woman of noble type
 She taught for number of years and her influence for good over the pupils was as great as the proficiency they at tained under her teaching.
 After seventeen years as a devoted wife she is taken, leaving a home of sorrow.
 Among those present at the funeral were MT. and Mrs A. F, Flowers Mrs. C. II. Chandler, Mrs. J ] Flowers, Ar thur Flowers of Montgomery. J. D. Flow CTS of Dothan, ]. H. Flowers of Jakin, Ga, F. Brock, county. MT. and Mrs. George Flowers, Geneva.
 Miss Ettie Byrnes Kendrick is visiting relatives at Mobile,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-12-11
GILLETTE WILL DIE
 IN ELECTRIC CHAIR:
HE SHOWS NO SIGN OF EMOTION
 WHEN THE SENTENCE IS PRO- NoUNCED-SAYS HE IS lNNO- cENT-MoTHER REPORTS CASE.

Herkimer N Y, December 10.-Chester E. Gillette was today sentenced to die in the electric chair at Auburn prison during the week beginning January 2S He will be taken to Auburn tomorrow. The youth showed no sign of emotion when Justice Deyendorf pronounced sentence. Replying to the question whether he had anything to say before sentence was pronounced, he said: q am innocent of the charge in the indictment and therefore it should not be passed
 aAnything more?" asked the judge.
 "No. I think not" he answered and re- sumed his steady gaze at the court.
 Sentence was then pronounced. While inc son was led from the court, Mrs. Gillette prepared a news dispatch to Denver and a New York newspaper that have secured her as special correspond ent
 "oh. don't speak harshly of me- she said to representatives who crowded about her. q am doing this so I can pay my way and arrange for new trial. It Will take a large amount of money, and was able to bring but little from home
 Counsel moved that the verdict be set aside and that a new trial be granted on the ground that the verdict was contrary to law and against the weight of evidence the Judgment had been passed by lmprop- CT suggestions and statements and re- marks of the district attorney; that the extraordinary term of the court held hao no jurisdiction and also on exceptions
 The motion was denied as was another motion that judgment be arrested and all ,rnne edingS be set aside.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-12-11
RIDDLE GOES TO RUSSIA.
Minister to Roumania Will Become the
 Ambassador at St. Petersburg.

Washington, December 10.-The Presi- dent has filled the vacancy to be created by the transfer to the cabinet of Ambas- sador Meyer at St. Petersburg, by the selection of John w. Riddle, at present minister to Roumania and Servia, whose nomination probably will be sent to the Senate tomorrow MT. Riddles appoint ment is said to be in pursuance of the plan of the President and Secretary Root of applying civil service principles in regard to promotions to the diplomatic service for MT. Riddle has been in that service, with one short gap since 1893, when he was appointed secretary of lega- tion at Constantinople. He was after wards secretary of the embassy at St. Petersburg; agent and consul general at Cairo, Egypt, and in March, 1905, he was appointed to his present post of minister to Roumania and SerVia. Other diplo- mate changes have been agreed upon as follows:
 Minister Combs at Guatemala, trans- ferred to Peru and Minister Dudley at Peru to be ambassador to Brazil.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-12-11
NEW SENSATIONS
 IN DAYTON CASE
BODY OF DONA GILMAN IS Ex- HUMED AND SHOWS SIGNS OF OLENCE-WHoLE FAMILY IS IMPLICATED.

Dayton, O., December 10.-The report of the five physicians who performed the second autopsy on the exhumed body of Dona Gilman. which was made public to- night, marked the climax to a highly sen- sational day in the history of this crime.
 The autopsy shows that Dona Gilman had been eriminally assaultes. Examina- ton of the contents of the stomach showed that the last meal she had eaten was at restaurant. the contents eorre- spending with the restaurant bill of fare. This last fact was considered of supreme importance by the investigating officials, because upon it's substantiation hinged the effectiveness of the arrest today of the mother of the murdered girl and the attempt thus far intellectual to apprehend the older sister on the direct charge of murder The arrest of the sister is ex- pected at any moment.
 The charges against members of the family, the mother as principal, and the brother and sister as accessories, were made by Constable William Heintzman of Cincinnati in series of affidavits filed today. Young Gilman was arraigned late this evening before magistrate Wag- ner. pleaded not guilty to the charge and was held for trial tomorrow morning.
 Mrs. Gilman was not placed under ar rest as she is in the Miami hospital and was reported to be in a serious cond1tlon In their report on the autopsy the physi- clans declare "It is our joint conclusion that death was caused by strangulation.'
 The coroner said the condition of the throat at the inner walls, which had been broken down from choking, showed exactly the condition which would have been produced by the grip David Curtis declared in his recent confession that he had held on the throat of the girl till she ceased to struggle.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-12-11
UNIQUE PAPERING.

The Birmingham Trunk factory has just been newly papered. which makes the factory more attractive than ever. Tho papering is quite odd, but exertmely ap- nropriate the side wall representing bricks while the border consists of ele- phants each one holding some equip ment for travel in their trunk. The fac tory has just received new line of card writing. jewelry and collar cases, handbags and mancuring eases in aliga- tor. Morocco, seal and all fancy feathers.
 There is no doubt you will find the best line of leather goods among their stock that has ever been brought south
 The most desirable suit cases, trunks and a great many novelties in leather, which serve as a great convenience to travelling men. The officers of the com pany are:
 ]. D. Rosenberger. president and treas urer Ed. Leberman, secretary; J. T. Gittman. manager of retail department; James Keefe salesman, John Hollinss- worth. foreman.
 These men you will find very willing to wait upon you, in any lines and will ap- preciate your patronage.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-12-11
TO PROTECT MUSICIANS.
They Are to Get Royalty From Piano
 Players and Talking Machines.

Washington, December 10.-The section of the copyright bill which Is intended to give musical composers royalty for the use of their compositions on self-play- ing pianos and talking machines. is re- ceiving more discussion before the joint session of the Senate and House patent committees than any other portion of the measure. It is understood that argu- ments on all other sections of the bill have been concluded, although the hear ings are to continue as long as there are applicants to be heard.
 Argument today opened with a state ment in favor of the proposed protection of composers by James F. Powers, pres ident of the Music Publishers association. G. w Furniss and B. F. Wood, who are representing Boston music publishing houses, also favored this section.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-12-11
BAD DAY FOR DIPLOMATS. Baroness von Sternburg and Baron Rosen Have Narrow Escapes

Washington, December 10.-The wife of paron snec yon Sternburg, German am- bassador, had narrow escape touay when an electric car crashed into her automobile, the impact tearing the front end of her machine off and breaking the fender off the car. The Baroness was saved by a quick application Of the brakes by the motorman.
 Baron-Rosen of Russia had his big car hadly damaged tonight In collision With an electric car. He sustained only severe shaking up.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-12-11
MODE CUNNINGHAM
 IS BADLY INJURED
Gas Explodes Under Automobile and Ensley Doctor May Lose
 Sight In One Eye.

Ensley, December 10.-(Speeial )-Dr. Modie Cunningham was severely injured this afternoon at 5:3O by an explosion of gas in his automobile. He was work ing on the machine when a boy struck a match and held it close to the gas gem orator at the doctors request The gas isnited and exploded. Dr. Cunningham was badly burned about the face and his eye was horribly injured it being thought that the sight was entirely destroyed
 He was taken into Birmingham to pr. Ledbetter. who will operate, on the in- jured part
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-12-11
Uncle Remus Has Birthday.

Atlanta, December 10.-(Special.-- Today was the birthday of Joel Chand- Ter Harris, better known as Uncle Remus." He was 5S years old. MT. Harris spent the day quietly, as usual, at "rhe Sign of the Wren's Nest at West End One of his sons, whose memory had a bit of lapse, sent him a present on November 10, month ago, thinking that was his birthday. MT. Harris paid no attention to it until today, when he acknowledged it.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-12-11
Castro Very Low.

Fort de France, Martinique, December 10.-The French line steamer Normandie, which touched al LeGuayara, Venezuela, December s, arrived here today and re- ported that in view of the apparently ap- preaching end of President Castro, grave and revolutionary events are likely to oc- cur shortly. Government troops left Ca racas December 6 for the Western part of the republic where a serious revolu- tionary movement has occurred.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-12-11
Mill Owners Stand Firm.

New Bedford, Mass, December 10.-At conference tonight between a commit tee representing the Cotton Manufactur- CTS association and the textile council, the millowenrs declined to grant 10 per cent increase in wages They maintained that 7ka per cent was all that the mills could afford at this time. The textile council held session after the conference to consider the situation
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-12-11
COLORADO FLOWS
 INTO SALTON SINK
THE LEVEL BREAKS-THE SOUTH ERIN PACIFIC WILL MAKE AN AT RIVER.

Los Angeles, Cal, December 1O.-Tele graphic advices received today from Yuma to General Superintendent R. H. Ingham of the Southern Pacific stated that the Colorado river levee was completely beaten down. and that the flood waters were pouring uninterruptedly in Salton sink The railroad officials have deter mined upon no definite plan of action. It is likely that they will begin the building of another spur track along the border of SaIton sea- thus anticipating the rise In the river inflow.
 It is suggested but without official sane tion that the Southern Pacific will make another attept to dam the runaway river.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-12-11
Countess Dies in Nashville.

Nashville, December 10.-Countess Eu- genia Bertinatti. aged so years, is dead in this city She was born in Sumner county, in this state. and was a niece of the late Senator William B. Bate of Tennessee. Countess Bertlnatti had spent many years at her castle in Italy. She was once decorated by the Sultan of Tur- key
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-12-11
CENSUS BUREAU
 ISSUES REPORT
COTTON GlNNED TO DECEMBER i, 1o,o25,445 BALES, AS COMPARED WITH s,68e,663 BALES TO SAME DATE LAST YEAR,

Washington, December 10.--The census bureau today issued a bulletin showing the total amount of cotton of the crop of 1906, ginnea to December 1, to have been 10025,44 bales counting round bales as half-bales. The total number of gin- neries in operation is given as 2S,211.
 This is compared with the figures of 1905 when the report showed s,6S9,66s bales ginned and 2S,eO9 active ginneries.
 By states the cotton ginned and the number of ginneries were as follows:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-12-11
Want Receivership Consolidated.

Atlanta, December 1o.-Attorneys for the Atlanta Birmingham and the Prudential Insurance companies today filed a peti ton in the superior court asking that the suits for reeeivershps for the two com panies be consolidated and removed to the United States district court. Judge Pendleton reserved his decision.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-12-11
Costs $76,e5s, ,5ss to Carry Mails.

Washington, December 1o.-The annual report of Second Assistant Postmaster General Shallenburger, made in the House today, says that the cost of transport ing the mails of the United States during inc last fiscal year was s76, ,65s. 599. Last year. 660, 3S,S40 pounds of paid second- class matter were received from publish CTS, an increase over the previous year of fl ,674, oS6 pounds.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-12-11
Mrs. Grover Is Dead.

Washington, December 10.-Death today ended the career of Mrs. Lula B. Grover. the magazine writer who yesterday drank poison after having written a letter in which she expressed the wish that her property should be given to President Roosevelt
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-12-11
Increase in Navy Yard,

Washington, December 10.-Nearly 5000 employees of the Washington navy yard will receive an average increase in wages of 10 per cent on January l.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-12-11
A Sure Means.

New York Sun.
 First New Congressman-How did you catch the Speakers eye?
 Second New Congressman-I borrowed a flyer from him.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-12-11
Shah Is Dying.

London, December 10.-Telegrams re- ceived in official quarters from Teheran today leave no doubt that the Shah is in dying condition.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-12-11
PERSONAL.

w. T. Edmonson, Jr, managing editor of the Anniston Hot Blast, was in Bir- mingham yesterday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-12-11
FALLS ON HIS KNIFE
 AND STABS HIMSELF.
Frank Perry is Seriously h.
 ured in PlanterSviIIe
BULLET SHOT THROUGH GAR
Invitations Are Received to Golden Wedding of Maj. and Mrs. Joseph Hardie-other News
 of Selma.

Selma, December 0.-lSpecial.)- )-sunday morning Frank Perry. the Il year old son Of Afr. L. c. Perry who operates gin about six miles from Plantersville. was brought to the Union Street Private hospital, suffering from a stab wound in the abdomen
 Saturday while walking across the floor oi the gin house with his knife in one hand and a basket in the other. he stumbled over a roll of bagging and fall Ing the knife was thrust to the hilt into Ills body The wound was to the cavity and the bowels were perforated. The in- Jury Is very serious one, but 1t is hoped that the youth will recover. The knife was about three inches long at the blade and the full weight of the boy was thrown upon the sharp steel
 To Celebratae Golden Wedding.
 Beanlllal invitations, engraved in gold. nave been received by friends of the in- tefested parties in Selma as follows:
 lS9b-l906, Maj. and Mrs. Joseph Hardie, at home, Monday evening, December r. l9o5' S:30 to 1Q:30. At "The Melrose," 12O5 Grand avenue, Los Angeles Cal. Please reply
 On the reverse side of the cards is in- seribed the following:
 1856. Maj. and Mrs. James Isbell re- quest the pleasure of your presence at inc marriage of their daughter. Margaret Discretion, to MT Joseph Hardie, on Thursday evening, December r. 1856. at o'clock. Talladega, Ala.
 Local and Personal
 Envoy Callear of the Salvation army began work this afternoon on getting LID the annual Christmas dinners distributed by that body to the poor. Last year about hlty dinners were given to needy persons and more will be distributed this year.
 The West End Book club will meet with Miss Bessie Ward on Saturday afternoon next, at 3;45 instead of o'clock, as here- tofore
 This morning as the Union street car was passing along Parkman street. the passengers We're startled by bullet whizzing through one window and break ing a pane of glass in the window in the opposite side of the car. It was either from parlor rifle or a sling shot but the offender was not aseertained
 This afternoon about ? o'clock car No. IT on the Broad street line collided with a country wagon, knocking the negro driver from his seat. Neither the wagon nor the negro was much hurt, though both were badly shaken up.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-12-11
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The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1906-02-22
Motor Car In the New Role.

At last n new one. A smart motor
car with a young man and = pretty
woman-note the LdIectlve-ln H.
drove up To = tiny hshlug village o.
the Brittany coast and stopped NJ y
road members cottage, which wa
empty for the time being. The young
man spraDg out with large bundle
and left II In the house. jumped into
the car again and drove OF rapidly IN
the direction Of Brost. The road
members wife. on reaching home
opened the bundle and found therein
q healthy baby about 8 days old. Hav
ing babies enough Of her own. she put
the unwelcome infant out Of doors
and calmly left n there. A peasant
oman passing Ivy. hearing the child
cry. took pity on II and carried II 10
her home Undressing the baby. she
,und $4,000 IN bank notes pinned To
tn clothes. but not The least indica.
ton a. to Its identity. She IL going To
he a devoted second mother 10 the
child. while the road members wife
bitterly repents her inhumanity and
uncharitableness This nice little story
IL gathered from some Paris CORE
spondence. but II sounds good enough
10 be true for those who know the
Breton character.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1906-02-22
ST. WsNcssIaus' Day and Boarding
School,

Fall term opened Sept. Is. 1905
under the direction OF the Bcncdic
tine Sisters.
A large, spccious building we'll
equipped with steam heat, accty.
lcne gas plant, affords accommo-
dations for a large number of
boarders both boys and girls
This institution offers a thoro
English course in the Common
Branches, Bohemian. special ad-
vantages in music, including in
,true,ion on the piano, organ, viol
in, mandolin and guitar.
Plain sewing and fancy work We
also thought.
The aim is 10 educate the mind
and heart and to inspire the pupils
with high ideals OF right living.
Rates are very reasonable. For
fu,her Information apply to
Sister M. Clara Sup. OSB.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1906-02-22
PUBLISHED EVERY THURSDAY
Entered at the postOfiicc In Tabor,
D.. as sccnnd-claSs matter.
The Editor cannot help com.

The Editor cannot help COM
mcnting upon the fine weather
which We arc enjoying in this state
this winter. On his trip TO Chica-
go he experienced very slushy
weather at that place snd passing
thru Illinois and Iowa the ground
was covered with snow and cloudy
above. Upon arriving 10 Sioux
City the clouds were gradually
disappearing as the Milwaukee
train was approaching South Dd-
kota. There has been consider
able snow in Ncrmillion but this
part ofthc country is free from il
and at the present time presents
a summer aspect. In fact, there
is a little diffeicn this year be-
tween simmer and winter.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1906-02-22

Last Saturday morning Mr.
Vaclav Nachal OF Foster Neb. and
Miss Stazia Bindner OF this place
were joined in wCdlock a, TyndalI
by Justice Krausc. II was a case
of clopcmcnt, as no one knew
anything about the affair but the
bride and the groom. After that
the couple left for Foster. Neb.
where the groom'S parents are en-.
gagged in farming. Where they
will make their home in the iutu
re we were unable 10 find out.
Miss Pin 1ncr been staying with
her grandmother, Mrs. Pekar for
a uumbcr OF years. and is favor.
ably known. Mr.. Vachal whose
home is in Foster Neb.. had been
working at different in town and
adjoining farma for several sea.
sons. lie also. was favorably
known aud had many friends.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1906-02-22

Washing,on's b irth day on
Thursday was observed in town in
honor OF that great patriot and
father Of our country. Many Of
the business houses were Closed
all day, and as far as we are con.
cerned. we will not deny and with
a guilty conscience murmur inca
culpa, etc" Not by reasons OF
disregarding the memory OF him
who was the cause of this glorious
nation, but to catch up lost time.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1906-02-22

We wish to express our sincere
thanks TO all our friends who help
ed to accompany our beloved son
Robert, 10 his last rest, especially
Mr.. and Mrs. J. V. Wagner, who
aided us duriug his sickness. and
DR.. and Mrs. F. NJ. Blizek for
their services. Many thanks to
all! Bart and Mary Wagner.
Robert was born 5ih Of June, 1901
died 18TH of February, 1906.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1906-02-22

Decidedly out of the ordinary Is a
booklet on California issued by the
passenger department at the Chicago
Milwaukee & ST Paul railway. From
typographical standpoint IL Is cXccc
dinghy attractive, while the dcScrip'
ton Of "wiutcr'S summer garden" Is
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has is that Of telling all that Is essen
tial for prospective tourist aud then
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Sent 20 any address Sur six cents
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The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1906-02-22

The tar that is contained In Bees
Laxative Honey aud Tar Is harmless.
II Is not coal tar. but is obtained from
the piue trees OF our own native for.
Is the best remedy for colds because u
acts on the nowelS-thus expelling all
COLDS from the system. Bees is the
original Laxative Honey aud Tar. and
Is hest for coughs. colds, Group, whoop
ing cough, lung aud bronchial adec.
tious Sold by Fr. HoraceS.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1906-02-22
Labor Wanted IN Ar,rons

There Is a great demand for labor
IN every part OF Arizona, with wages
at 50 and 81 a day. writes William K.
Curtis. Superintendent Drake. Of the
Santa Fe. Prescott a. Phoenix Rail.
road. told me IL was impossible for
I'm TO get a sufficient number 81 track
hands. The company has its right
OF way strewn with ballast. and can.
not get men enough 10 shovel II on
the tracks. Most Of his labor comes
from Mexico and the Indian reserva
tons. New mines are being devel.
oped all the time. principally with
outside capital. and thus the demand
for labor IL constantly increased. New
smelters are being erected IN all Of
the mining districts. We went up 10
zee one the other day which will cos,
q million or more dollars.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1906-02-22
Milwaukee Ry. reduces rates.

Sioux City, lowa.-SpriuE meeting.
Spring meetings Sioux City Jobbcrs
md Mfg. Assn. First meeting March
J to 10. One fare and a nth on certi
ncaie plan.
Reduced rates for round trip TO
Denver, Colorado Springs and Pueblo
Account National Live stock 4 Wool
Growers Assn. Tickets on sale Janu-
Try q. %, and 20. Final limit Feb. IL
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1906-02-22

Is the title OF an exquisite sample
Of letter press art. Just OF the press.
The Chicago, Milwaukee & ISt. Paul
railway has outdunc all previous CT
forts in this beautifully colored book.
II Is a departure from the vast mu.-
titudc Of railway literature. Only Il
limited number will be issued. TO be
used To interest travel % California
via The Overland Limited" on q c
Chicago, Milwaukee & ST Paul Raj =
way .-Oricial Railway Guide, Chica-
go. Sent TO any address for six cents
postage. r, A. Miller. General Passen
ger Agent, &. NJ. & ST l. Ry., Chica.
CO.