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The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-11-29
WEAKLEY THINKS
 NEW LAWS SOUND Renders Opinion on Local
 0ptisn Controversy CASE IN WALKER COUNTY Opinion as Rendered Applies Equally To Local Option Measure and To the New Statutory Prohlbl-
 tion Law.
CASE IN WALKER COUNTY

An opinion on the oonstitutonalty of the local option prohibition bill by Former Chief Justice Samuel D. WealSley, one of the best authorities on legal matters in the state, is one which will be read with great interest in all parts of Ala bama There are only few issues as live as the consttutionality of the bill, as the liquor interests are anxious to contest it, if there is any chance of winning. and the prohbitonists desire q con tirmation of their beliefs.
 The opinion was rendered at the re- quest of the chairman of the Walker county campaign. but will apply 10 any other county. He comes to the conclu- sion that the act is constitutional, and that no person has the right either to en- join or to issue a writ to prevent an election; that should it be done the duty of the county officials is to hold the election disregarding the writ.
 The opinion is especially valuable, as it will apply as well to the statutory prohibition bill as to the local option bill The claim of unconstitutionality, based on the ground that the local option bill is not a general law because it does not become effective all ostr the state at the same time, the disyensary counties being exempted for a number of months, might be applied as well to the prohibition bill just passed, since it is effective in those counties which have already voted on the first of 1908, but not effective in other counties until year later Here is the letter requesting the opinion, followed by Judge Weakley's re- ply.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-11-29
Both Had Money Yesterday.

Despite the fact that on the preceding night Caper and Domer were seen in little better than rags, they were yesterday att ernoon clad in good, new attire and had about $65 in money. They had also en- gagged and paid for a room in the Louis ville hotel, on the corner of Second ave- nue and Twenty-first street.
 Carper is an old man apparently about 8 or SO years of age. and is addicted to the drug habit. Domer is young fellow about 9 or 30 years old and is Of good appearance. It is stated that both are shiftlcss sort of fellows, and the tact that one of them was Flashing ola- mond and had a large roll of greenoacks yesterday naturally shifts suspicion upon them when it is considered that they were seen with Risbin last on the night before the morning of the mysterious death.
 So the case is badly mixed one. Briefly, with the statement or Onlcer Stokes supporting the suicide theory, ana the facts gleaned from the grim scene of the box car which made homicide ana suicide each doubtful depending on the way the case is viewed, the death or Risbin is undoubtedly one of the most mysterious on record It is lone which will require a great deal Of screening and sitting to get down to the real ma teral and decisive evidence.
 Joe H. Risbin. the deceased man, weighed apparently about 1S0 pounds. Ills complexion and hands were bronzed, and he had about a weeks growth of peafo on his face. In his pockets were round a machinist's pass card from the Louis vile and Nashville railroad yards at Boyles, card from the companys board ing car, and several letters and receipts. He wore Youmans black derby hat From numerous marks about his clothes. Acting Coroner is of the opinion that they came originally from Philadelphia.
 The coroners jury was empanneiied yes terday afternoon and It will take up me me case for consideration and investigation this morning at 10 o'clock
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-11-29
Does Not Uphold Suicide.

But despite the evidence pointing to the suicide the post mortem examination does not uphold this theory. When the body fof the dead man was removed to the fnorgue of the Gaudin Undertaking company a thorough examination was made There were positively no signs of the mans having drank carbolic acid,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-11-29

as the mouthSwas not burned, nor did the condition of the stomach indicate that any acid had reached it. The wound on the side of the head was examined and there was heavy abrasion The skull was badly fractured and there was concussion of the brain,,
 pr. T. A. Casey, who made the examina- ton, reported to the coroner that Risbin had met death "by external violence, to- wit, a lick on the left side of the head with some heavy instrument duplicating some other parties"
 Carper and Domer, the two men ar rested by Officer Street, are held on sus- picion. It is said late Wednesday Risbin, Domer and Carper were all seen together, and that Risbin had money. while the other two men had none. Ris- bin was last seen alive while with the other two men.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-11-29
Two Men Arrested.

In connection with the mystery F. $. Carper, age about 60. and Louis Domer, age 30 have been arrested on suspicion, and the small amount of evidence against them looks exceedingly ugly. The mur- dered man and both of the men arrested are all white men and of fairly good ap- pearance.
 As soon as Scott and Gam, who are switchmen, found the body of Risbin in the box car they notified Acting Coro- ner Justice w. s. Russell of the discovery and he hurried to town to investigate the matter and take the customary official action.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1907-06-28
~MlODLEBURY LOCALS.

Miss Alice Daniels of Bristol is visiting
relatives and friends.
Mrs. Dora Martin and two children of
Milwaukee are visiting her parents, Mr..
and Mrs. Henry Hammond.
Mrs. L. c.. Slavery has sold her place IN
the East M%iddlebury road to Christopher
Young, who has taken possession.
The two sons of DR.. and Mrs. c. H.
Dickinson arrived in town last Saturday
for the summer.
Miss Marie Murkland is entertaining
Miss Allen, a classmate from Smith col
lege, for a few days.
Miss Pauline Wilcox of Riverside, CAL,
is the guest of her aunt, Mrs. F. A.
Farusworth, for the summer
Mrs. E. Il. Thomas has gone to North.
field to visit her daughter, Mrs. K. B.
Flint.
George Remele has returned to Boston
after a brief stay in town with his broth
err, Charles Remele.
Theodore Munroe is spending a few
days in town as the guest of his parents
Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. A. Munroe.
, Clarence Wells has returned home af
} ter a few days stay in New York ant
Boston on business.
, Mrs. John Fletcher entertained sever
/ fr;apde NJ q taa last Friday afternoon a
her home on Court street.
. E. P. Cushman's house was broken in
to Wednesday night and a quantity q
canned goods is reported to have disap
peared
The State fish and game comm issione
, has appointed a committee of seven, e
E. Sanford, Chas. belong, Henry Vince
err, w. NJ. Jackson, Robert Thomas, Rol
ert Pinney and B. w. Crane, TO seir
Lemon Fair in order to remove the &c
man carp from that stream.
'e Mrs. Theodore Wells of New York Gil
: is the guest of her father, Col. A.
Fletcher for q few weeks.
Thurlow Gordon of Salem, Mass, hi
been spending a few days here tn
o week.
P. D. Hawkins returned to Bost'
Monday after a two weeks stay in tov
o and vicinity.
Miss Fanny Milliken of Maiden. Mas
a has been the guest Of Miss Mabel Merr
the past few days.
&c Stanley Bond, who has been spendi
the past week here as the guest of P
Mellen, returned to New York Thursdl
where he has a fine position for the su
SC mer.
Mr.. and Mrs. c. z. Youtt have
turned from Holyoke. Mass, where tn
were called by the serious illness of tn
daughter in-law, Mrs. II. E.. You
IT They were accompanied home by tn
young grandchildren, who will be
guests of Mr.. and Mrs. E. E. Turner fo
few weeks.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1907-06-28

Mileage books at Burt's.
Mileage Books at Marshall's.
Strawberries at E.. E.. Rich's.
Direct coffee and tea at Burt's.
New lot of sleighs at K. II. Thomas.
Get your berries at Gorham's market.
New idea patterns loo at Gee Sisters.
Nice ripe tomatoes at Joe Calvi's.
Fancy pfnea pples at E. f Rich's.
Some good watermelons at Joe Calvi's.
New lot OF p%ineapples at Joe Calvi's.
Racine Feet. all sizes, ut Gee sisters.
Middlebury historical plates at Sheldon's.
Afew good houses to rent. J. NJ. Burke.
25tf
Cut flowers at all times at Hunts Green
houses. 42tf
JUS as good as IT was last year. Sheldon's
ice cream soda.
sweet peas. nasturtium seeds in bulk at
Stems Park Drug Store.
A NO veals and light hogs wanted each
week at Winans Bros. market.
w~ASTRD-You to read ad. about Success
Tonic on pages. l4tf
Agood Japan tea, 4 pounds for sl00. e e.
Rich-
wAxIEp-To buy or hire a yearling bull.
Gorham & Sons. este
Oranges. %pineapples, bananas, straw
berries, cIcumbers at +. K. Rich's.
Lowney's chocolates fresh every week at
S.erls' Park Drug store.
Rexall straw hat cleaner at Sheldon's.
fine assortment OF pipes. Come and see
IbeDa at stems Park Drug Store.
FOR SALH-OomYor1able house in Middle
bury village for $3.50. Norman s. Foote. est
ron SALE-Leather top buggy, Sls.O
or in exchange for wood. Inquire at this
once. 22tf
wAHrEB-At the Addison House, a Rooc
stroag girl to do kitchen work. 9f
7 "A girl to do general homework
Apply TO q. W. Winans, Bason Harbor. VT.
25tf
UDeda Biscuit &C a package Saturday at f
Il. Rich's.
Tbe very best canned fruit and vegetables
found ct r. A. Bonds.
Remember the Queen Quality ladies' shoe
and oxfords are the best style and qualit.
made. Sole Agent. F. A. Bond.
safnon in 10 pound kits at Gorham $. 2
pound kits Of tripe 9Oc. Gorham's market.
WANyxD-A good strong woman to d
anBdry work. Good wages. Addison House
sttf
~PpxzLs-Find the ad of W. X. Eager in thi
paper. 2tf
70. SABA lady's first class bicycle
Henry r. Joy. s4tf
Fox sALE-One or two work horses. Mr.
Jsnua Vail. weybridge. vt. a6t2c
Ut. IL. X. Mellen Will De absent 1rOm III
once from July l to August 5. for his annu'
vacation. 26ts
sell Paris Green as pure rs any on tn
market. Sterns' Park Drug Store.
All oils against the estate of Fred j. Goo
roe may be presented to Willis N. Cady, a
ministrator. stt3p
Calvin Store. Brooksville, headquarters Il
fine cigars. cool drinks and quick lunc
Try us. 26tt
Htas Cuaaia JOhnaon of SnrinoAa, Mas
afrE class milliner, is in town and will ha'
charge of Mrs. Lawrence's store during Il
sum Ter. 26tl
FoR SALE-One pair OF work horses. |
quire of G. c. Woodwork, hlddlebury. pot
foR SALE-One pair large work horses,
sheep and sheep power to run separate
r. W. Whitney, West Salisbury, vt. 25t2c
Lsdies. IL you want the finest fiavoring c
tr&cts, call for McMonagle Il Rogers p
MUM Fruit Flavors. Sold only at Benedict
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1907-06-28

l extend a cordial invitation to anyone
suffering with catarrh to call and see
Hyomei. The complete outfit costs
but 81. 90 and l will refund the money
If Hyomei does not cure. w. H. Shell
don.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1907-06-28

W. have a good line of Silver
ware, Cut Glass, Fancy China,
Dinner and Toilet Sets. Will
be glad to have you see the
stock and get prices. Remem-
Der our cash system saves
you 5 per cent on each dollars
purchase. :: :: {:
G. E.. MARSHALL
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1907-06-28
LOCAL NOTICES.

Notices under this head ten cents per line
Gra Insertion; FIVE cents per line succeeding
Insertions. Count seven short words to line
or Hx long ones.)
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1907-06-28
ANOTHER
BIG BARGAIN

lot Of Ioc goods lust re-
ceived, consisting of
crockery, glassware, en-
amelled ware, tinware and
many things too numer-
Gus to mention,
The Dakota chief. (Gann Valley, Buffalo County, S.D.) 18??-1913, 1907-02-07
STOCK SALE AT MITCHELL.
Thoroughbred Hogs Bring Fan
Prices at Auction
Fancy

Over 900 stock breeders and farmers
interested in the stock industry at
tended the opening sale Of swine at
the meeting of the South Dakota I'M
proved Live Stock Breeders associa-
tion at Mitchell Wednesday afternoon.
when 55 head of thoroughbred hogs.
all raised in South Dakota, were cis-
posed Of at prices that were mere than
satisfactory. The total amount Of
sales was $2,3O5. The hogs brought an
average of $42. A hog sold by II. f.
Murphy, old Oldham, brought the top
price on the market at s110. 1t was a
Poland China SOW. The bidding was
spirited throughout the afternoon and
the swine sale was a greater success
than a year ago.
A mavement was started Wednesday
morning to induce the legislature to-
make it possible for the live stock
indemnity fund to have a certain
amount Of money in it at all times to-
reimburse farmers whose horses have
been shot or account Of having the
glanders. A committee will be sent
to Pierre to have this matter taken up
and presented to the Legislature.
The Dakota chief. (Gann Valley, Buffalo County, S.D.) 18??-1913, 1907-02-07
WEEKS HAPPENINGS
NEWS OF THE WEEK IN A CON.
pENsED FORM.
Dakota Woman 10 Leper-Horaoe
Douglas Supposed to Be Lost-An-
other Case Of Dread Disease is Dis
covered I'm Clark County.

1t was supposed that Horace Doug
las, who recently died Of leprosy near
Conde. was the only person In the en-
tire state Of South Dakota who had
been afflicted by this dread malady,
but it develops that there L. another
case Of the kind at point in Clark
county, the victim being a woman.
For obvious reasons her name has not
been made public, and comparatively
few people except those residing In
the immediate vicinity, are aware OF
her place Of confinement.
The woman is isolated, the building
in which she is virtually a prisoner be-
ing surrounded by high fence, over
which she would be unable to make
her escape even if inclined to endeav-
or to fee. No one is allowed TO go
near her except to place at point
where they can easily be reached
from within the inclosure articles OF
clothing, food and other supplies nee
essary to maintain life in the unfor-
tunate woman. A boy, who also was
q victim of leprosy, for year or more
resided in the same building with the
woman, but death relieved him from
his suffering only a few months ago.
The Dakota chief. (Gann Valley, Buffalo County, S.D.) 18??-1913, 1907-02-07
JAPS SEEM TO BALn
NEW TREATY INVOLVING EXCLU'
SION HELD UNREASONABLE.
Though Latest Suggestion Is Unwei.
come I'm Toxic, General Feeling That
an Adjustment to Both Parties Wip
BE Found Satisfactory.

After a careful survey of public feel7
ing in Toxic regarding the prospects
of a satisfactory solution of the San
Francisco school controversy it may
he stated that while the approach of
the termination Of the disagreeable
affair is welcomed yet the report from
washington that a solution may be
effected by a mutual treaty excluding
the immigration Of laborers is general
(ly disbelieved as unreasonable.
According to the prevailing feeling
a solution must be effected on Japan's
treaty rights, pure and simple.
However, confidence continues that
a solution of the question will be
reached without the least sacrifice f
Japanese honor and prestige.
The Hochi Smibun, quoting q naval
expeTr, says:
The war talk of the American press
has been received here with great sur
price and sincere regret. The corre-
spondent of the Associated Press has
talked with several leading men both
In and out of the government. They
concur in the opinion that the United
States is the last country with which
Japan would go to war. Besides, both
nations are unaggressive in their trade
rivalry, which seldom leads to war un-
less territorial acquisition is inteD led
by either rival. In some quarters the
belief is expressed that the misrepre-
sentation that Japan is suffering FROM
on account of the San Francisco school
question is the outcome of immunity
shown disaffected war corresponding IS
in the late Russian war. 1t is be-
leved that these correspondents are
ever watching for occasion to victim
ize Japan. Even those inclined to be
caustic ridicule the idea of war with
the United States. The japanese press
has been silent so far, apparently con-
sidering the matter unworthy of com,
ment
The Dakota chief. (Gann Valley, Buffalo County, S.D.) 18??-1913, 1907-02-07
BIG HARRISBURG BLAZE.
Quarter of a Million Loss Caused by
Flames.


Eight buildings in the center of the
business district Of Harrisburg. Pc.
were either destroyed or badly dam
aged by fire early Friday, involving a
loss estimated at $25O,000
The Grand opera house block, con-
tanning five stories; the Duncan build
ing, occupied by three stores, and a
pool room were destroyed.
The Park hotel, Columbus hotel,
United Telephone company building,
Security Trust building, Bijou theater,
Roshon's photograph studio. College
block, Harrisburg Gas company build
ing and buildings occupied by the Har.
risburg Cycle and Typewriter COM
pany, Philadelphia and Albany den-
lists and E. G. Hoover, jeweler, were
badly damaged by fire and water.
The fire started from an explosion in
the opera house building.
The Dakota chief. (Gann Valley, Buffalo County, S.D.) 18??-1913, 1907-02-07
SAY HE is REAL RAFFLES.
Canadian Reformer Is Robber, Chica-
60 Police Declare.

A man, said by the Lake street po-
lice to be genuine "Raffles," was
captured while coming out of the shoe
store of A. c. Liebrick, of Chicago. II :
proved to be Henry E. Rice, a grad
uate of Montreal, Can, college, who
came to Chicago three months ago to
engage in reform work. He has given
several lectures at West Side churches
and missions.
In Rice's room two trunks of fine
clothing were found. Among the gar
ments was a dress suit which Rice
donned when he appeared before an
audience to deliver one of his "uplift'
sermons. On returning to his room, l.
is alleged by the police, he would
change the dress suit for a garb less
conspicuous and then sally forth to
rob.
The Dakota chief. (Gann Valley, Buffalo County, S.D.) 18??-1913, 1907-02-07
MADE TO SCRUB.
Pupils Who Defaccd Building Re-
quired to Clean 1t.

Have the school authorities any
right to make the pupils scrub the
floor? That is the question now being
fought out between the school board
Of Iced and some angry parents. A
few weeks ago five girls defaced the
walls of the high school building and
as a punishment were required to pay
for kalsomining the same and also to
scrub the walls. Two of the girls, be-
lieving in the law of least resistance,
did what was required of them, but
the other three. upheld by their par
ents, refused to pay for the kalsomin-
ing and doubly refused to demean
themselves by scrubbing the walls.
At the last meeting OF the school
board the parents appeared, stating
that the superintendent had no right
to require anything of the sort from
his pupils. Before a decision could
be reached, however, the storm had
grown SO heavy that the members of
the school board, deciding that dis
cretion was the better part of valor,
adjourned the meeting preemptorily,
and the question to scrub or not TO
scrub still faces the community.
The Dakota chief. (Gann Valley, Buffalo County, S.D.) 18??-1913, 1907-02-07
FIRE AT WOONSOCKET.
Volunteer Company Subdues Flames
Without Serious Loss.

A fire alarm was sounded Tuesday
at Woonsocket and when the fire COM
pany arrived at the Woonsocket
creamery where the fire was reported,
it was found that the entire roof OF
the structure was ablaze. A stiff, cold
wind was blowing from the northwest,
and it seemed at the start that moth
ing could save the creamery and tho
Jansen machine shop adjoining, but
with two streams from Woonsocket's
midghty artesian we'll and after an
hour of the hardest work fire COM
pany ever experienced the local VOL
unteer fire company succeeded in de-
feating the fire demon once more.
The damage to the creamery build
ing is very slight. J. II. Jansen, pro-
prietor of the machine shop which
was in danger, rendered the fire COM
pany a banquet Wednesday evening A3
a show Of his appreciation Of their
heroic work.
The Dakota chief. (Gann Valley, Buffalo County, S.D.) 18??-1913, 1907-02-07
MORE ROSEBUD LAND.
Indians Willing to Part With Their
Ranges for Cash.

Indian Inspector Mclaughlin, of
Washington. has secured an agree
ment with the Rosebud Sioux Indians
for throwing open by the federal gov
ernment of nearly a million acres Of
land in Tripp county as soon as de-
tails can be attended TO. The Indians
are to receive Sc an acre for the land
taken by settlers during the first three
months, $3.50 for that taken during
the next four months and $3.50 after
that, including school lands. Indian
children born within the last eight
years are to receive allotments. There
is no knowing how many of these
children there are and Major NC
ILaughlin is now at Valentine to get
the names of the children. This al
lotng will require, it is estimated,
about a year. All lands untaken af-
ter four years to be auctioned off to
the highest cash bidders. Indians
who held out for as high as $40 when
first approached by Mclaughlin, are
perfectly satisfied now that the treaty
has been made.
The Dakota chief. (Gann Valley, Buffalo County, S.D.) 18??-1913, 1907-02-07
HUGHES STIRS UP MILITIA.
Prevents Resignation of Officer and
Orders Investigation

Gov Hughes, of New York, createl
a militray sensation Wednesday, which
is said to be without precedent, in re-
cent years at least, by requiring Adjt.
Gen. Nelson H. Henry to revoke this
special orders issued Tuesday night
which would have PERMITTED Capt
Louis Wendell, of the First battery, t.
leave the military service Of the state
by the acceptance Of his resignation.
without further investigation of the
much discussed charges against him
of Irregularities in the management
of the armory under his charge.
The order directs the court of in
quiry appointed to convene and con-
tinue its proceedings.
The resignation Of Capt. Wendell,
dated Jan. %, came up through the
national guard headquarters to which
the artillery organizations are attach
ed, and 1t Is said to have been in
dorsed with the approval of Maj. Gen
Charles F. Roe, commanding the ma
tional guard. Later there came
through the same channel a waiver
dated Jan. 26, by which the accused
officer agreed to waive any right to
honorable discharge and accept any
form Of discharge which might be &C.
corded him.
The Dakota chief. (Gann Valley, Buffalo County, S.D.) 18??-1913, 1907-02-07
MAY HAVE BEEN MURDERED.
Believed william Donohue was Slain
i'm BROOKLYN Saloon.

That William ]. Donohue. Brook
iyn assembylman, did not commit sui
eide, but was murdered, was the opin-
ion expressed by Coroner's Physician
Wuest after performing an autopsy on
Donohue's body Friday
Donohue was found Thursday with
a bullet wound in his head, lying in
the side room of a saloon in Brooklyn.
and died without recovering conscious
ness.
1t is said that when he left home a
few hours before his death he had
5000 in his pockets. The police found
only $22 after his death.
The Dakota chief. (Gann Valley, Buffalo County, S.D.) 18??-1913, 1907-02-07
NEW REVISION MOVE.
Gov. Guild, Of Massachusetts,, Has
Monster Petition.


Gov. Guild, of Massachusetts,, II Is
understood, is preparing to forward
to President Roosevelt a monster petit
ton from citizens Of Massachusetts,
asking that the president bestir him
self in favor Of tariff revision. AL
though the petition has not yet been
received it is reported that President
Roosevelt will answer with letter
informing Gov. Guild that while he
has great respect for the governor and
citizens of Massachusetts he does not
feel justified in tearing the tariff ques-
tion open to suit their present conven-
ience. The president has agreed with
the party leaders not to tinker with
the tariff until the party policy is fixed
by the convention Of 1908.
Representative Ames, of Massachu-
sets, has been actively circulating in
the house a petition for a caucus to
fix the policy on tariff. but he has fail
ed to get enough signatures to call a
caucus.