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Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1907-05-30
THE LATER CAVE MEN.
BY Katherine E. Dopp.

This is the third volume #
luis series which tells of man
from his earliest existence.
First, when people lived in
trees and we're little more than
the wild animals of today; sec
ond. is the age of combat and
is when people have discovered
fire and are able to live in
caves; Third. q" age of the
chase and tells how the people
killed their game and how they
developed in body and mind.
The illustrations in this series
are splendid chronological col
lections and the best illustra-
tive works on these subjects
have been searched for material.
Many text illustrations are re-
productions or originals found
in caves and rock shelters in
France.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1907-05-30
BY d. John Brown.

These delightful stories have
long established themselvesnas
classics in young peoples read
ing. They appeal to human
nature and the moral is good.
They will be interesting to
young people and older ones aa
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1907-05-30
BLACK BEAUTY.
BY Anna Sewell.

This is one of the series of
Canterbury Classics. The story
is the autobiography of a horse.
is we'll known and much loved.
1t is a lesson on kindness and
geutleness and is intended to
help us to remember that the
lower animals have feelings.
RAB AND HIS FRIENDS AND
OTHER DOC STORIES,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-04-07
VETERANS ASKED
 TO GET PENSIONS
THOSE NOT NEEDING MONEY ARE REQUESTED TO DRAW IT AND TURN IT OVER TO CAMP-NExT REUNION IN RICHMOND.

At a meeting of Camp Hardee, United Confederate Veterans, held yesterday af- ternoon, J. w. Bush, A. c. Oxford and c. M Sturgis were appointed commit tee to prepare and read resolutions on member of the camp.
 All Confederate Veterans who are not receiving pensions but are eligible to do so are regnested to draw the money and turn 1t over to Camp Hardee to be used for the needy veterans and their widows.
 Professor Robertson, Commander Ha- good and Dr. Jones made speeches on the anniversary of the battle of Shiloh.
 The following was adopted: Be it re- solved, That if there Is any Confederate soldier who may be entitled to receive a pension, and who declines to avail himself of the privilege for his own use, this camp invites him to make application for his pension and donate the same to the relief fund of this camp
 The annual reunion will be held in Rich mond in June, at which time the magni- ficent monument to Jefferson Davis will be unveiled. The railroads offer very low rates and the tickets will be good for re- turn by the way of Norfolk, where the Jamestown exposition is held.
 A route will be decided on at the next meeting of the camp.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-04-07
POURS GASOLINE
 WITH FIRE GOING
Barber Shop Becomes Scene of Beauti- ful Fireworks, But Tom Johnson
 Is Not Burned.

The old story that you can't pour gaso- line in tank while the stove Is burning was again verified yesterday afternoon. much to the surprise of one Tom Johnson, a barber in the negro shop on Eighteenth street. between Third and Fourth ave- nues.
 Tom was filling the gasoline stove when what did the cranky thing do but blow up! The gasoline was thrown in all di- rections, and for a few moments the shop was the scene of beautiful fireworks. Tom, however. escaped mlraculously without a burn.
 The fire department was called out, and Chief Bennett rushed quickly to the scene. He remained for about fifteen min- utes. giving the negro thorough lec- ture on the necessity of putting out tho flame before beginning to fill the tank. The chief was surprised that the negro was not blown to pieces.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-04-07
SORROWS DIME AS
 JUDGE SENTENCES
FRANK ROGERS, AFTER BEING SENT UP FOR TWENTY YEARS, ASKS JUDGE GREENE TO LOAN HIM TEN CENTS.

Judge, I guess it will be a long time until l see you again; would you please lend me dime, judge" said Frank Rogers, alias Luke Thompson, yesterday, when Judge Dan A. Greene gave him a twenty year sentence. Judge Greene lent him the dime and says he has as much chance of getting it back as Of get ting butter out of a dogs mouth.
 Frank was convicted of assault with intent to murder and the evidence showed that it was not his fault that he had failed to put his victim beyond earthly cares.
 While a prisoner in the mines, serving A sentence for a similar offense, Frank hid out and for several days was miss ing from roll call. A search was made by the superintendent accompanied by a strong guard Rogers was discovered and in reply to call to come forth from his hiding place he flung a stick of dyna- mite and a lighted fuse at his captors. Some of the party were injured but not seriously. In fact, it is said that Frank himself got the worst of the deal and the twenty-year sentence added to the unexpred term, will give him time to consider the folly or his act.
 with the dirt and filth. The patrol wagon got him.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-04-07

"HE cornerstone of the Five Points
 Methodist church will be laid this
 afternoon at o'clock. The pro- gramme for the services were completed yesterday, and it was announced that Bishop H. c. Morrison of Birmingham will make the address of the occasion.
 The services will probably be held III the chapel on Eleventh avenue, but tnls will not be decided until this afternoon. In addition to Bishop Morrison the Rev S. L. Dobbs, presiding elder of this dis trict; the Rev J. s. Chadwick, editor Of the Alabama Christian Advocate, and k S. Munger will take part in the eXer- cises. MT. Munger will give short sketch of the church and its history from the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-04-07
DELEGATES COMING
 BY THE HUNDREDS More Rooms Needed for Sun
 day School Workers GOING TO FIRST BAPTIST Sessions Will Not Be Held at First Methodist Church as Planned.
 Begin to Arrive Tomorrow.
GOING TO FIRST BAPTIST

Within thirty-six hours the advance guard of the Alabama state Sunday school convention delegates will begin to arrive here, and by next Tuesday morn- ing the delegates will take entire possess sion of the city.
 The entertainment committee has re- ceived letters from HOO delegates asking for accommoda tlons, while scores of let ters are arriving in every mail from all parts of the state, all asking that provls- ion be made for the writers during the convention period.
 Every effort has been made by the committee to arrange quarters for these delegates, but the supply of rooms is still far below the demand and while the committee expects to provide for all that will come and that Birmingham will not fall behind any past efforts in enter taining this convention, yet further as- sistance is asked to provide for the en- tertainment of these guests. Homes for about 1000 delegates have been arranged for, but the committee feels that this is far short of the number needed. hence the necessity for prompt response from the public.
 All that is asked Is to provide lodging and breakfast for three days for the delegates, and all in the city who can furnish accommodations are requested to send their names and addresses to Samuel D. Monroe, chairman of the entertain- ment committed, 2021I2 First avenue, or call him up by either phone.
 The delegates to the convention are not women and children, as many suppose, but are principally substantial business and professional men, prominent in the affairs of their communities
 Announcement was made yesterday by the entertainment committee that the convention proper will be held in the First Baptist church, instead of the First Methodist church. This change was made necessary by the fact that wedding will take place at the Methodist church on Wednesday evening and the committee decided that it was wiser to change all the meetings in order to have the conven- ton work proceed without interruption.
 The lunch committee has arranged to serve lunches in the basement of the First Baptist church instead of at the Cumber- land Presbyterian church, as first an- nounced. These lunches will be served free to delegates and the committee ex- poets to provide 2000 lunches per day.
 A meeting of all the committees will be held Monday night, at which time as- signments will be made for meeting trains, welcoming delegates at the con vention headquarters and directing dele gates to their homes. Other announce ments will be made tomorrow morning.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-04-07

Another chase, rivaling the others in excitement, was that in which John Me- Gov and Policemen Larue and Gates were the principals. John stole a suit of clothes from a store on Second avenue between Twenty-second and Twenty-third streets.
 He lit out up the street, followed by both officers, and crowd of negroes The chase continued for several blocks, the pursuers increased to over 300 and the game was bagged. John says he is not the right man.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-04-07
ENGINEERS MEET.
Propose to Agree on Scale of Prices
 for Engineering Work.

An important meeting of the Blrming- ham section of the Engineering associa- tion of the south was held recently in the city.
 A committee. composed of w. Finnell, R. E. Meade and Maury Nicholson, was appointed by President George H. Harris to gather information which will enable the association to agree on scale of prices for engineering work.
 Another committee, composed of Julian Kendrick, P. Bryne and T. H. Joy, was named to prepare q bill which the legisla- ture will be asked to pass. requiring all county surveyors to pass a required exam ination before appointment.
 The next meeting will be held May 9, at which the above committees will report.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-04-07
DURING THIS MONTH.

> Now is the time to get the . rheumatic poisons ond foul acids : from the blood and system, . states an eminent authority, . who says that Rheumatism and . Kidney trouble are caused by . the blood, which often becomes . sour from excessive acids, and . also tells what to do to make 1t . pure and healthy.
 ~ Get from any good prescrip . tion pharmacy one-half ounce . Fluid Extract Dandelion, one . ounce. Compound Kargon, three . ounces Compound Syrup Sarsa-
 ' pafilla. Mix by shaking in . bottle and take teaspoonful . after meals and at bedtime.
 : Just try this simple blood . cleanser and tonic at the first : sign of Rheumatism, or if your . back aches or you feel that the
 : Kidneys are not acting right. . Any one can easily prepare this
 : mixture at home.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-04-07

time of it's inauguration until the present. There will be musical programme also.
 After the programme the members of the congregation will go to the new church building to lay the cornerstone, which will be done according to the ritual serv ives.
 The building is being erected at Five Points on the corner of Eleventh avenue. It will face west and will be an impos ing structure of white pressed brick with stone and terra cotta trimmings. J. Thornton Marye of Atlanta is the archi tect, and the architecture will be after the Spanish renaissance.
 The church will make an imposing the heating plant, the organ and the furn-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-04-07

iture, which will easily run the cost to more than $6O,OOO. The lot cost an add tional $14,0e0. The main auditorium will seat about 1000 people and there will be gallery in the back with capacity of 150.
 The Sunday school will be beneath the main auditorium, but will not be in basement, as the Sunday school room is on level with the street on either side of the building.
 The church will be made an imposing appearance at the head of Eleventh ave nue and facing the park at Five Points. The architecture will be different from anything else in the city.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-04-07
Attacked By Heavy Girl.

The final adventure in which the po- licemen took part, was one or great con sequence to Policeman Stapp. heavy young girl took a running start and jumped on his corns. While he fell in one direction, the lady fell sprawling in the other. Both picked themselves up and went their ways blushing.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-04-07
VANDERBILT GlEE CLUB.
Will Sing at Both Services at M eth
 odist Church Today.

The Vanderbilt Glee club will sing at both services at the First Method ist church today. The arrangements were completed last night and the music cal programme is being arranged.
 The programme will include several solos, duets and q1artettes by the m em- bers of the club. with the flu. club in the choruses.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-04-07

Woodlawn during the past three years. and are very active at this time. and it is my humble opinion that lots that are now considered high at $1000 to $1500 each will be considered cheap within the next two years at S250o each.
 "Woodlawn is not a manufacturing town but Is strictly city of homes. with splendid school and church facilities, and having two telephone systems and two electric car lines giving it quick com- munication with the other cities of the district"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-04-07
Marriage Licenses Issued.

probate clerks office yesterday as fol- lows:
 James Arthur Carnes of East Lake to Miss Mary Emiline Patterson.
 A. M. Franklin of Irondale to Miss Ella Getts.
 w. D. Stewart of Birmingham to Miss Eula Buchanan.
 Will Tate of Avondale to Miss Gipsey Yielding. Catterlin.
 W. r. Moort to Miss Grace Watts.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-04-07
THE WEATHER.

Washington, April 6.-Forecast for Ala bama: Partly cloudy Sunday; Monday showers; light, variable winds.
 Mississippi: Showers Sunday; Monday partly cloudy; light to fresh southeast winds
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-04-07
Holding Down Trash Can.

policeman Stapp was the only officer on Third avenue last night that captured a man without chase. The fellow was holding down trash can, assisting Mayor Ward in his campaign for cleanliness by keeping the paper from blowing about.
 His hat was lying over in the ditch and MT. Stapp politely replaced it, only to be made the target for string of curses. In fact, so strenuous became the man on the can. that he upset himself. fell over in the street, and was covered
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-04-07

If you follow the fashion closely you shouldn't delay purchasing your spring ap- parel. You'll find all your needs at our store.
 MARLEY & BAUMAN,
 1924 First Ave.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-04-07

$12.5O to 5000 give you all the approved single and dou- ble- breasted models of smart est fashion in handsome WeaveS.
 MARLEY 6 BAUMAN,
 1924 First Ave.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-04-07

Prof. Narinaro's orchestra will play at St. Nicholas Vau- dette the whole Week-5c.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-04-07
Says He Is Not Right Man.

with the dirt and filth. The patrol wage got him.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1907-12-02
AMERICANS
MAY BE SHOT
Three Condemned to Die In
Mexico.
Conspiracy to Murder In Order to Secure
Life Insurance Is the Crime ChaEg.
ed-Frequent Mysterious Deaths
Of Wealthy Men.

Unless the governor of the Mex
lean state of Chihuahua intervenes
with executive clemency, three
Americans will be executed by
shooting in the capital of that state
next Friday. For FIVE years the
case has been fought out in the
Mexican courts, the defendants,
c. T. Richardson, William Mason
and DR.. S. c. Harle, taking advan-
tage of every possible legal ex-
pedient to secure delay. Now that
the supreme court of the republic
has affirmed their sentence to death,
which will in all probability be
carried out.
The three men were convicted of
conspiracy to murder in order that
they might collect the life insurance
of their victims. Their arrest,
trials and conviction form one of
the most sensational chapters in
the history of Mexican criminol-
ogy.
1t is alleged that of the several
men insured by Richardson,
strychnine was found in the viscera
of one and bichloride of mercury
in that of others. Richardson, who
was identified later as Leslie E.
Hubert, who had at one time prac-
ticed law at Rochester, N. Y, was
the leader in the plot. He first
appearee in Chihuahua. with his
wife. in June, 1901, and gave his
name as Charles T. Richardson.
Under this name he was appointed
agent of the New York Life In
surance Company at Chihuahua.
Associated with him was William
Mitchell, the brother of Richard
sons wife, who was known in
Mexico as William Mason. At
the request of Richardson, DR.. c.
S. Harle, of FL Paso, was appoint
ed medical examiner for the life
insurance company in chihuahua.
These three men, it is alleged,
formed a close corporation which
had murder for its object. Many
large policies were written for
mine owners and other men of
wealth in Chihuahua and vicinity.
Such a policy, in most cases, was
the death warrant of the holders.
So frequent did these mysterious
deaths become that the suspicious
of the insurance company were
aroused and a detective was sent to
Chihuahua to conduct secret in
The detective, w. J.
Gray, by posing as an outlawed
criminal who was ready for any
deed of violence, obtained the con-
idence of the members of the
murder trust, and to him they
outlined their plans for making a
fortune by assassination and in the
of invalids and persons
who had no real existence. After
completing his case, the detective
brought about the arrest of the
three men.
At the trial, DR.. Harle testified
that he knew of the frauds that
had been practiced and that he had
aided Richardson by making out
false death certificates, but denied
that he had taken any part in the
murders. He was tried with the
others, however, on a charge of
conspiracy to defraud, conspiracy
to murder and forgery, and was
convicted.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1907-12-02
PERSONALS.

Pa, IS here on a prospecting trip.
Duval West. esq.,, of Corpus
Christi is here attending federal
court.
Mr.. and Mrs. John J. Young of
of Hidalgo county are guests at
the Miller.
A. A. Summons of Mercedes is
one of the petit jurors serving in
the federal court.
Mr.. and Mrs: Lawton and chill
dreE went to the Point yesterday
to spend several days.
Major J. B. Armstrong of Kath-
crime, returned home this morning,
after short visit in town.
J. N. Ransom, deputy collector
of customs at Santa Maria, is in
town, attending federal court.
Superintendent G. D. Heustis of
the St. l., B. & NJ. left today on
an inspection trip up the road.
Rev. Mr.. Petty went to Ray
mondville yesterday to hold SER
vices in the Baptist church there.
f. Block, one of Rio Grande's
well known merchants, is among
those doing duty at the federal
court.
Mr.. and Mrs. Kibbe, and Mr..
and Mrs. J, G. Fernandez went to
the Point for days outing yes
terday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Radcliffe of Lin
coin, Neb., who are here as pros
pectors, are guests of Mr.. and Mrs.
S. D. Hanna.
Mrs. Closner and daughter. Miss
Mamie Closner returned to their
home at HidaIgo today. after a
pleasant visit to relatives in the
city.
J. c. McBee, Pat Haley and w.
W. Stocking of Harrington are
among those who are here serving
Uncle Sam in the capacity of jurors
this week.
]. S. Dougherty, a former
Brownsville boy, and we'll known
print, who has been making his
home at Hida1go for some years is
here on a visit.
Judge Wells returDed last night
from Corpus Christi. and is attend
ing federal court. Mrs. Wells. |
who also spent a short time at Cor
pus Christi, also returned.
Miss Gladys Rentfro returned to
her school duties at La Coma to-
day, after spending several days,
and having enjoyed the Thanks
giving festivities at home.
J. H. Zachery of the Hancock
and Zachery Furniture company
arrived last night from Uvalde and
will be here several days on bust
ness connected with the new firm.
Mrs. J. J. Collins of Corpus
Christi returned home today, after
spending two weeks here very
pleasantly as the guest of her
laughter-inlaw, Mrs. ". J. COL
Inns.
Mrs. Virginia Wilkins, who is
as customs inspectress at
the Brownsville ferry, left this
morning to spend months vaca-
ton at her home, La Grange, |
Texas.
Geo. Stowe, A. w. Author, il
P. Vivier, Joe Celaya. jr., ". A,
Wood, Fred Havre and Bernie
Kowalski went to the Point yester-
day, returning to town in the af-
ternoon.
Editor A. D. Smith of FL Sol of
Alice, which is the leading Spanish
paper in South Texas, is in the
city, on ais return from a visit to
Rio Grande City. Brother Smith
paid THE HERALD a welcome visit
this morning.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-06-27
GOV. FOLKS PLATFORM
AGAINST MONOPOLIES

Memphis June 27.-Dodging the oues-
tion as to his aspiration to be a Demo-
cratic presidential candidate. Gov. Joseph
w. Folk of Missouri, declared yesterday
against monopolies and announced his
Imposition TO federal interference In state
affairs.
IF I were asked today to suggest 2
platform" he said. "I should have IT
declare for tariff for revenue only. for
protection for the people against monop-
olies and not for the monopolies against
the people: for an income tax and inher-
tance tax; for strict rygulation of rail-
roads and public utilities-that is. gov
ernment control. not government owner
ship: for the right of the states for self
government as to all matters not dele
gated to the federal government; against
Interior domestic affairs OF states by fed
eral courts arbitrarily susrending stat
utes and enjoining state officials from
enforcing the statutes before trial with
out hearing
1.-THE safety OF the republic rests In pre-
serving the ideas of government crystal
ized on the formation OF the republic
that is an indissoluble union of independ-
ent and sovereign states"
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-06-27

M0N0-R|AL ROAD
IS PLANNED

New York. June 27.--John u. Starin,
Woodbury. Langdon and Charles Stewart
Smith. all members of the expiring rapid
transit commission, are backing a four
track elevated monorail road between
Jersey City and Newark. Within a few
days announcement will be made OF the
formation of company. having behind
IL these and other capitalists. for the
financing OF the project. A franchise will
be applied for under the state franchise
laws of New Jersey, which will do away
with the delay OF waiting for the sane
ton OF the municipal authorities OF Jer-
sey City and Newark
Mr.. Starin spoke with some enthusiasm
yesterday Of the advantages of the mono
rail system. although members OF the
rapid transit commission he and Mr.
Langdon and Mr. Smith have helped TO
held up the Behr monorail franchise 10
operate between Brooklyn and Coney
Island. The Jersey road will DE built
under another patent. IL Is proposed 10
run trains at intervals of not more than
ten minutes from 60 10 100 miles an hour
and to charge a three cent fare between
Jersey City and Newark and a fve cent
fare between this city and Newark.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-06-27
BROKER BENNETT
MAY GET 10 YEARS

New York, June 27.-Oliver NJ bennett,
the broken found guilty OF receiving the
bonds which William o. Dougless. loan
clerk, stole from the Trust company OF
America, was sentenced by Judge Rosal-
sky in general sessions yesterday TO Sing
Sing on two indictments. on one he got
not less than four years nor more than
six. and on the second not less than one
year nor more than -four years.
John Il. Stanchfield had appealed to the
court for clemency He said that bennett
had a wife and five children and had
borne an excellent reputation up to this
time.
bennett was formerly in the get rich
quick business in Boston. Assistant Dis
trict Attorney Train opposed Mr.. Stanch-
fields plea.
1--WE have information" he said. that
bennett knew the bonds were stolen as
far back as August. 1905, and urged
Dougless 10 steal them bennett was In
building and carrying the bonds away.
On one occasion he went there and met
Dougless in a closet and carried away
sl0O,0 900 worth of bonds"
Just after bennett had been sentenced
Dougless came before Judge O'Sullivan I'm
Part III for sentence. Douglass pleaded
guilty OF grand larceny and Assistant Dis
trict Attorney Train asked the court TO he
lenent in consideration of the fact that he
had assisted in recovering the bonds and
forcing bennett to plead guilty. Robertson
Honey, a brother-in-law of Josiah Quincy
of Boston, appeared for Dougiess and also
asked for clenency. Judge O'Sullvan
gave the prisoner three years.