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Live Oak daily Democrat. (Live Oak, Fla.) 190?-190?, 1907-05-14
SENT CHILD TO NEIGBORS HOME
FOR SHOTGUN AM
MUNITION
WIFE AND CHILDREN FLED
Frank Albright Came Home Drunk,
Ran Family Away Except Mother
In-Law, She Kills Him

Huntsville, Ala, May 12.-Anger-
ed because her son-in-law, Frank Al
bright, had come home drunk and
run the family away from home, by
his violent actions, Mrs. Matte Con-
nally killed the man by shooting him
with a shotgun, as he lay in a drunk
en- stupor on his bed.
The tragedy occurred in Marysville
Saturday, and on the evidence secured
by the coroner's jury. Mrs. Connally
has been lodged in Jail, and Charlie
Chadrick, a 16-year-old boy, has
been put in Jail as an accessory.
Albright was merchant about 80
years old. He was drunk in Hunts
Vile, and when he went home, he was
violent.
His wife and children fed, but the
mother-in-law remained and sent
Chadrick to a neighbours home for
ammunition, with which she killed
the drunken man.
Mrs. Connaly is As years of age, Is
divorced from her husband, and is
the mother of eleven children.
Live Oak daily Democrat. (Live Oak, Fla.) 190?-190?, 1907-05-14

concentrations as to whether ii should
or should not be prosecuted, though
the tenor of the report is clearly in
favor of continuing the work, and
the report would seem to set at rest
all charges of mismanagement in the
conduct of the operations by the
trustees of the Internal improvement
Fund. Mr.. McCutcheon, of Pasco, was
chairman of the committee and Mr..
Crane, of the eleventh, secretary
Mr.. Dudley's bill making an ap-
preparation of $4,000 yearly for two
Live Oak daily Democrat. (Live Oak, Fla.) 190?-190?, 1907-05-14

Carter of Alachua, will present In its
place number of amendments to
the present primary law, which will
incorporate the features Of the Wat
son bill upon which there was not
much disagreement, and emitting the
most Objectionable of all its features,
the one permitting inspectors to pre-
pare ballots for those unable to read
sufficiently we'll to perform that SER
vice for themselves.
After a long discussion in the
house, beginning in the morning and
lasting until well in the afternoon,
the Reese bill providing for regulat-
ing the sale of goods in bulk by re-
tailers without notice being given
their creditors, was passed on to the
engrossing committee by a vote OF AZ
to IA, Mr.. Carter of Alachua leading
the fight against the bill, seconded
by Mr.. Faulkner Of Taylor. Mr..
Reese, Mr.. Farris and Mr.. Abernethy
defended it, and after numerous
amendments were offered, with vary
ing degrees Of success, the bill was
ordered engrossed.
The house adjourned with Mr.. Pet
tigrew's bill providing for the voters
of municipalities to amend their
local charters upon petition of Is
per cent ratified by majority of the
voters In the following special or
general election, after an amendment
had been submitted and adopted, of
Mr.. Rowe of Madison, requiring two
thirds vote to ratify the amendments.
Mr.. MacWilliams, Mr. Matthews Of
Marion, Mr.. Parkinson, Mr.. Petit
grew, Mr.. knight of Citrus, and Mr..
Farris spoke in favor of the bill,
which was opposed by Mr.. Malone of
Monroe land supported in modified
manner by Mr.. Rowe and Mr.. knight
of Columbia. 1t was before the house
when adjournment was taken
The house this morning passed the
bill by Mr.. Knight of Columbia, by a
vote of AZ to IA, amending the char
ter of the Stetson University, about
which so much has been heard re-
Gently. The same bill by Mr..
HUMPHREYS was killed in the senate
Saturday, and should this one be-
come a law it will not be effective
unless ratified by a majority Of the
trustees of the institution.
The joint committee appointed
to inspect the drainage operations
in the Everglades reported in
yesterday. commencing the manner
which the work has been carried on.
and refraining from making any re-
Live Oak daily Democrat. (Live Oak, Fla.) 190?-190?, 1907-05-14

years for the Florida state mid win
ter fair at Tampa was, upon motion
of his colleague, Mr.. Decker, made A
special order in the house for We'd
nesday afternoon, and on motion of
Mr.. Richbourg, his bill making an ap-
preparation for the West Florida fair
at DeFuniak Springs was made a
special order for the same time.
The senate passed to third reading
the substitute for senate bill No. so,
both by Mr.. Trammell, providing
state aid for public schools.
Live Oak daily Democrat. (Live Oak, Fla.) 190?-190?, 1907-05-14
,rauONs FOR TAMPA
-ruaJNIAK FIARS To-
MORROW
PBANCt MEASURES
q 1,uner, Of Taylor, and MI
Of Orange. Went to
r1ousiis Committee

,.~es. Nay IA NUMBER
:. .Ils marked the first day OF
- weeks session OF the
g several passing the house
.r.Iux and the senate in the
under waiver of rules, the
a ii bills Of a local nature
"a By the senator or repre-
- nom the county or city af-
amongst others were amend
4 lie charter Of Jacksonville,
d the board of bond trustees
~ Of Jacksonville, which
,oduced by Mr.. Farris and
soth houses. Senator Buck
IN Incorporating the NUM-
Il South Jacksonville passed
,ate. Mr.. Lassiter's bill incor-
- the town of Vernon in
luton county passed both
urder suspension, and Mr..
4 house bill validating a bond
i tie town of Tarpon Springs
tte senate.
~ Crane introduced a bill
~ the municipality OF Fort
vhich passed the senate un-
~. This has already been in
1ompIished by the passage Of
Ilcagh both houses Saturday,
tie greater portion of this
~ to the city Of Tampa,
IS striyed in vain for years
~ Troublesome neighbor,
h be met with opposition
smaller municipality which
! the measures proposed. This
sesef, acquired territory Of
1llm Of the debt already in
d tie city of Tampa, 1t is not
Ne that the opposition will
lceg on the part of the Fort
Fhere Capt. John T. Les
- g mayor for nearly
, aebate was precipitated in
: Yesterday morning by the
- ct a resolution by Mr..
Z Escambia, providing that
PC chairmen shall not permit
y 80 out Of their possession
feported back to the house, and
nsn the bill clerk shall not
ITEM to be removed from the
uncut q vote of the house. Mr..
l'ihms strongly opposed the
nQn. contending that it was the
g tie people of Florida to get
Information they desired
assures before the house, and
Z that the resolution was in
y his action in allowing a
g oe made Of Mr.. Reese's anti
WI which the author had re,
y DO Mr.. Reese in reply
nat the resolution was not
- 70 prevent any one from
: copy OF a bill, as it pro-
nat any member could with
sne amporarily from the files
= consent Of the house. and
sood that bills had been
g other parts of the state
|ocfion ~rhtt
considered a very impro-
= doing business. The re-
e explained, was for the
y Protecting the bills as
= are protected in the Offices
sali clerks in the state. The
@ vas lost, 20 to a5.
institutional amendments
features In the house for
both on the subject of
es-,. Inc one introduced by
100. Of Orange, forbidding
~ 0re or sale of liquors in
-. '' eat to the engrossing
- Without objection, and the
On third reading. The
! Faulkner of Taylor,
6z, e prohibition, was
se'as similar to the
aonent. In the house
q Dade, withdrew his
e blu. which had been
z he house after be-
Live Oak daily Democrat. (Live Oak, Fla.) 190?-190?, 1907-05-14

Tom Townsend returned to Law
tey this morning.
Live Oak daily Democrat. (Live Oak, Fla.) 190?-190?, 1907-05-14

Ned Emory, of Jacksonville, was
here today, en- route to Perry.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-07
LOYAL LEGION MEETS.
Military Order. Listens to Address by
Rear Admiral Selfridge.

One of the largest meetings Of the year
was held by the Military Order of the Loyal
Legion at Rauscher's last night, the hall
being appropriately decorated with Ameri-
can flags and bunting Rear Admiral T.
o. Selfridge, U. s. N, made the address of
the evening. He chose as~his subject THE
Cumberland" and spoke of the wonderful
bravery which characterized the Union
crew in their fight against tremendous odds
in the battle with the iron-clad Merrimac.
A vote. of thanks was rendered to Rear
Admiral Selfridge, and a like testimonial
was given to Major w. P. Huxford for the
efficient way in which he handled the re-
cent annual banquet A buffet luncheon
was served.
The following members were voted into
the organization:
Original companions of the first class.
Acting Assistant Surgeon Jules Frederick
Billiard late U. S. army and Capt. Clarence
Dwight Perry, U. s. Volunteers. Hereditary
companions of the first clc ;s-1 By inheri-
lance from deceased original companions.
John Henry Clapp and Lieut.. Charles Rus
sell Train. U. s. navy. 2. By inheritance
from deceased officer, Capt. William Mac
key Cruikshank, U. s. army. and Robert
Washington Montgomery. Companion of
the second class, Jesse Newman Reeve,
NJ. D.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-07
VETERINARIANS MEET.
Association of the District Of Columbia
Listens to Addresses.

A meeting of the Veterinary Association
of the District of Columbia was held last
evening at the Office of DIR. D. E. Bucking-
ham, ZIG 18th street northwest There
was large attendance. Several persons
We're admitted to membership and several
applications were received.
DR.. John Lockwood delivered an address
on Accidental Tenotomy," bringing forth
new and successful methods of treatment.
DR.. H. j. Washburn Of the bureau of ami
NAL industry read paper on Rabies" in
which he described the various methods
Of determining the post-mortem LESSONS
of the disease, including the discovery of
the presence of the negri bodies in the
hippocampal region of the brain of the
animal. By this method the disease can
be diagnosed in about two hours, he said
as against approximately fourteen DAYS by
the innoculatiOn method and approximately
forty Eight hours by the preparation for a
microscopical examination of the gasserfon
and plexiform ganglia. In the discussion
that followed the reading of this paper the
subject of the suppression of rabies was
taken up. A vote of thanks was rendered
Drs. Lockwood and Washburn.
The subject of the compulsory testing of
mich cows to determine whether or not
they are diseased and an examination of
the water supply of dairy farms was dis
cussed by DR.. Melvin, chief of the bureau
of animal industry; DR.. c. B. Robinson,
DR.. ]. P. Turner, DR.. H. Young and others
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-07
TO VISIT THIS CITY.
William Jennings Bryan VIII Speak
at Memorial Services,

William Jennings Bryan Of Nebraska will
be in this city Sunday, the 18th of April.
He is to speak at the memorial services of
the Loyal Legion the afternoon of that day.
Rev. DR.. Donald c. Macleod. pastor Of
the First Presbyterian Church, John Mar
shall place. is in receipt OF a letter from
Mr.. Bryan. stating that he will attend the
morning services and address the Sunday
school. In the evening he is to give his
Chautauqua lecture, entitled 1.-The Prince
of Peace" at Convention Hall or at one Of
the theaters. The lecture will be under the
auspices Of the Young Mems Christian As
ISOLATION. - - ,s--"v>
1t has been a long time since Mr.. Bryan
has spoken in the First Presbyterian
Church. and DR.. Macleod has been in COM
munication with him for the past two
months in reference to delivering series
Of lectures to men. Mr.. Bryan IL no
stranger to the church. as he Is q regular
attendant at the services when he Is in
Washington. and occupies the President
pew. where have sat Presidents Andrew
Jackson. Franklin Pierce. James X. Polk
and Grover Cleveland.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-07
SCaly Erupti0lnS
Covered Ills Body
1tched Constantly Scratched Until
Blood Flowed suffered 10 Years
Doctors and Medicines Were
Fruitless-Tries Cuticura. and is
Completely Cured
BY Three Boxes of
Cuticura Ointment

when was about nine years old small sores
appeared on each of my lower limbs. l scratched
them with a brass pin and shortly afterward both
Of those limbs became sore that could scarcely
walk. When 1 had been suffering for about a
month the sores began to heal, but small, scaly
eruptions appeared where the sores had been.
From that time onward 1 was troubled by such
severe itching that until became accustomed to
it, would scratch the sores until the blood began
to now. This would stop the itching for a few
days, but scaly places would appear again and the
itching would accompany them. After suffered
about ten years made a renewed effort to effect a
cure. The eruptions by this time had appeared on
every part of my body except my face and hands,
The best doctor in my native county advised me
to use arsenic in small doses and a salve. I then
used to battle the sores in mixture which gave
almost intolerable pain. In addition used other
remedies, such as iodine, sulphur, zinc salve
5 Salve, - Ointment, and, in fact, 1 was
continually giving some remedy fair trial. never
using less than one or two boxes or bottles. All
this fruitiess. Finally my hair began to fall
out and I rapidly becoming bald. I used
- but 1t did no good. few months
after, having used almost everything else, I
thought would try Cuticura Ointment. having
previously used Cuticura Soap and being pleased
with it. After using three boxes 1 was completely
cured, and my hair was restored after fourteen
years Of suffering and an expenditure Of at least
$50 to $50 in vainly endeavoring to find q cure.
shall be glad to write to any one who may be in
terested in my cure. B. Hiram Mattingly. Yer
million, s. OAK. Aug. ls. 1906"
Sold throughout the world. Potter Drug 4 Chem.
Corp, Sole Props, Boston, Mass
" Mailed Free. Booklet on the Skin and Blood.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-07
C. & s. Velvet Kind in Great Demand
everywhere. It's a quality Ice Cream. Drug
gists.-Advt.
Iarcenv of Postage Stamps.

When Charles w. Brown and George w.
Thomas, each about twenty-five years of
age, were arraigned before Judge Mullowny
in the Police Court today on an information
alleging the larceny of 600 postage stamps
of the one and two-cent denominations last
Tuesday evening. the property Of the Dis
trict of Columbia militia, they entered
pleas of guilty and not guilty, respectively.
Brown, it was stated, is a member Of
Company C, I'd Regiment, and Tuesday
evening forced open the roll-top desk of the
captain of his company and took the
stamps.
Brown admitted that he took the stamps,
and declared that Thomas was with him
at the time and got his share"
No other witness testifying that Thomas
had been implicated in the larceny, Judge
Mullowny refused to hold him, despite the
allegation by Brown.
Brown was sentenced to Jail for nine
months.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-07
Election Of Directors and ohacers

At the annual meeting Of the stockhold-
ers Of the Norfolk and Washington Steam
boat Company the following were re-
elected directors to serve during the en-
suing year: John Boyd, Daniel j. Gala
han. John Callahan, Daniel Fraser. Edward
Graves. w. B. Hibbs, Clarence F. Nor
ment, Geo. w. Pearson, Odell 8. Smith,
Hylas T. Wheeler and Levi woodbury..
At q subsequent meeting of the board Of
directors Mr.. Levi Woodbury. was re-
vice president: Mr. John Callahan second
vice president and general manager, and
Mr.. Oden 8. Smith, secretary and treas
urer. Mr.. D. ]. Callahan was appointed
assistant general manager, Mr.. w. H. CAL
lahan, general passenger agent, and Mr..
j. G, Williams, auditor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-07
Anti-Saloon League Meeting.

The Anti-Saloon League of the District
of Columbia held a meeting last night in
the parlors of the w. c. T. U. on 9Th street
near F street northwest. Credentials were
received from cooperative bodies, for their
new representatives, as follows: Epworth
Methodist Episcopal Church South, Mr.. W.
Il. Wingfeld Central "Y,'' w. C. T. u,
Dr. c. w. Cuthbertson, Mr.. C. e. Van
Ostrand, Mr.. Duncan Stuart, Mr.. Willis B.
Robinson, Mr.. H. w. Reeve; Friends
Church Orthodox, IT. ]. Edgar Hiatt
Thirty-one societies were represented at
the meeting. Mr.. A. E. Shoemaker, at
torney for the league, reported upon the
work done during the past month, some
encouraging, some otherwise.
Mr.. Courtney Fossey, representative of
the Dominion Alliance of Toronto, Canada,
was present and told of some Of his work
in the cause of temperance.
The impression predominated that the
temperance people of the District have a
right to expect some good to come from
the recent agitation against the saloon.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-07
FAIR OF THE MASONS
MEETING OF CHAIRMEN OF THE
BOOTH COMMITTEES.

Ham and" pie and milk, coffee and
doughnuts and other lunch room staples
and delicacies will be on sale at the Masonic
fair when 1t opens its doors April Is next.
And they will be dished out at city prices
without any lack of quality. At meeting
of the chairmen Of the booth committees
with the director general, H. 8. Selden, on
behalf Of Lafayette Lodge. No. 10, reported
that all arrangements and contracts had
been made for the dairy lunch room. which
will be conducted by that lodge. ]. Hart
Momsen is chairman Of the booth commit
tee; H. g. Selden, manager; J. H. Olcott,
secretary; w. H. Wannamaker, treasurer;
]. l.. Maryhall, chairman of the ladies' COM
mittee; Walter II. Bennett, chairman OF the
publicity committee. In addition there is a
general lodge committee of thirty members
under the direction Of the manager.
Chairmen Of booth committees Of other
lodges reported encouraging progress in Sc
curing donations. Hope Lodge, No. 20, has
secured Wayne touring car. two-cylinder
a single cylinder light Cadillac touring car,
which will be exhibited to the admiring
populace In few days. Dawson Lodge.
No; 10. has held one successful euchre, ana
of March 49, Other lodges reported smaller
donations and contributions of various
kinds cash and merchandise.
Booth arrangements were discussed at
length. Director General Standiford re-
ported that Mr.. Roster. the architect in
charge of booth construction and decora-
tons, has been in Washington during the
past few days, and has secured plans and
specifications for booths, shelving. etc. All
the material will be ready for delivery when
required.
For the benefit of tmid persons, ladies
especially, who may want to appear in their
best gowns, the director general announced
that all the fire regulations Of the District
government would be complied with to the
letter. All the wood work and all draperies
in every part of the great hall and annex
are to be treated with fireproofing chemi-
calls. In addition Chief Belt will have de-
tail of firemen present each night as a pre-
cautiOnary measure. With these safeguards
all danger of fire will be reduced to a mini
mum.
w. c. Long, chairman of the music COM
mittee of the board of control, has made
contracts for the music for the fair Haleys
Washington orhestra, twenty-six pieces,
will give a concert each evening from to
II o'clock. MeLeod's Band will do escort
duty for one night. and on the other nights
that organized bodies attend Boyd's Drum
Corps, twelve pieces, will supply the music.
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To Jail for Four Months.

Some months ago, according to the testi-
mony of William E. Sherwood, tailor on
18th street northwest, in the Police Court
today, John Sevene, about forty years of
age. visited his establishment and asked
for work. Believing that Sevene was sin
cere. Sherwood told Judge Mullowny, he
offered him employment, and short time
later gave him permission to wear an over
coat Sevene, it was testified took stroll
down town later in the evening and dis
posed of the garment. together with sever
al pairs of shoes which he managed to lay.
hands on without being seen by the pro-
prictor of the shop. Sevene was arrested
several d~vs ago in Annapolis, Md, upon a
charge the larceny of the coat and
shoes, valued at $13.
Judge Mullowny sentenced the prisoner
to Imprisonment in Jail for four months.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-07
YOUNG RUSSIAN WINS
Captures Prize for Best Essay at
Franklin Might School.

William Dembrobsky. q y6ung Russian
exile, who has been in this country only
eight months. was last evening awarded the
IS gold piece prize offered by the Daughters
of the American Revolution for the best
essay by a pupil Of the foreign class at
the Franklin Night School. The prize was
donated by Mrs. Smallwood and the SUBJ
ject was THE Making of an American
Citizen" 1t was a proud moment for the
young Russian as he stood surrounded by
half a hundred classmates, representing
various nationalities. and heard his name
called out as the winner of the honors.
Mrs. Ellen Spencer Mussey, regent Of the
Daughters Of the American Revolution for
the District Of Columbia and a member of
the board Of education, presented the prize
a aa,eru making a. brief address in which she
eign class" for their interest in education
and encouraged them to become good and
valuable American citizens. Mrs. Hodg-
kins vice regent Of the District. also made
q short address, stating that education is
the surest plan Of making good citizen
ship.
Marcus Goldenberg and Walter Maroon,
both Russians. received honorable men
ton Tor their essays The committee Of
Judges consisted of Mrs. Hodgkins, Miss
Simons head Of the English department
An the schools. and Mr.. Moves. teacher of
English Of the Central High School. Others
luton who were present at the presenta-
tion were Mrs Ballinger Mrs. Beach, Miss
Earnest and Miss Solomons
Dembrobsky, the victorious pupil Is sew
enteen years of age and lives at 475
street. He earns living as a furrier His
nome was IN Odessa and when he left that
country he was employed as a bookkeeper.
His essay was description of the manner
In which his people are oppressed by the
cars agents and representatives. In spite
or such treatment, he said, the amount Of
patriotism the people possess is amazing.
1t was on account Of his love of freedom
and desire to be a valuable citizen and
good patriot that he became q fugitive
from Russia.
-, Il decided to come to America" he said,
because l believed 1t. to be the foremost
nation in the world and the one place
where l could get the freedom that my
heart longed for. 1t is now my duty and
the duty of all other foreigners who come
to the United States to make every effort
anu preparation to naturalized and be-
come valuable citizens
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-07
BANQUET of Life Problem Club.

Ones duty to the other fellow was dis
cussed last evening at a banquet of the
Life Problem Club of the Y. NJ. C. A., in
the association dining room. Many Of those
present spoke of ways in which a person
could extend the helping hand to another
and thus. give material aid to the latter;
and others pointed out the duty which a
person owes toward those around him. 1t
costs little to be friendly, it was stated
but such may bring in great returns.
DR.. Morris Miller, the leader of the club,
was the guest of honor, and he led the dis
cusson. Harry N. Holmes, secretary of
the Y. NJ. c. A. for New Zealand, also ad-
dressed the meeting. Other speakers were
Miles M. Shand. Harry w. Arnold, ]. C.
Waite. Ernest Eaton. L. A. Kobe and J.
A. Bowman.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-07
Watch Box DESTROYED bv Fire

watch box Of the District water depart
ment located at North Capitol and streets
was completely destroyed by fire early yes
terday morning, resulting in damage of
about $25.
The flames were started, 1t is stated by
the overturning of lantern in the watch
box. The oil, which took fire, spread in all
directions, and the box was soon mass of
flames. Box GAL was pulled by William
Nash, calling the firemen, but they could
not prevent the loss Of the little house.