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The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-02-16
KNnx Is slATIsFTEn.

According to all reports Samuel H. Knox. who was sentenced to from five to seven years in states prison for the shooting of Frederick M. Kelly, is very much pleased with the sentence. The verdict was for manslaughter, and although this was what was expected, Knox did not believe that the sentence would be so lenient.
 It is expected Knox will be taken to Wethersfield within few days.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-02-16
Warranty Deeds.

John N Merwin to Isadore c. Jud- son, land, Everitt street, 50 feet.
 Charles E. Graham to Lydia H. Bris- tol, land, Atwater street, 45 feet.
 John B. and Isadore c. Judson to Le Grand Cannon, land, Everitt street, 55 feet
 Ptrick H. sheehan of Seymour to Will liam T. Mionr, land with buildings, State street, 60 feet.
 William J. Rohen to James B. McGov- ern, land, Ferry street, two feet.
 Margaret J. Sullivan to James Adam son and wife, land with buildings, Me oil street. 45 feet.
 Adeline J, Goodrich ct al, to Francis shanley, land with buildings, State street, 50 feet,
 Andrew Casole to Sarah shelnitz, land with buildings, Putnam street, 20 feet.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-02-16

Willie (who has never been in the country)-Pa, what is a farm?
 F'ather-A farm, my son, is a tract of land completely surrounded by gage.-Harper' Weekly.
 A safe bet is the one you were going to make and didn' Philadelphia Rec ord.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-02-16

"What you want to do," said the druggist, as he handed the old darky the medicine, lis to take dose of this after each meal" "Yes, suh," was the reply, 'an' will you please tell me whar gwine te git de meals?''- Atlanta Constitution.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-02-16
THE NORTON DIVORCE CASE.

In the report of the action for di- vorce against Mrs. Norton which ap- peared in the newspapers various CO., respondents were mentioned, while the fact remains that the defendant is only charged with infidelity on one occasion, and so far no attempt has been made
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-02-16
cANNERY MAY START UP.
Guarantee of Sixty Acres of Tomatoes
 Required.

hequ1reQ.
 The New Milford Cannery company's pant probably will be put in operation this summer after an idleness bf two years, as it is stated that firm of can- ners from one of the shore towns has agreed to lease the plant for two years, providing that local farmers will guar antee to raise sixty acres of tomatoes The local plant was put up in 1904 and about ten thousand dollars in stock was taken by local persons. In der the arrangements now being made the local owners will lease the plant to the shore people and in that way a part ofthe old indebtedness will be cleared up.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-07-28
SHORT SKETCH OF LIFE
 OF .SENAIOR #. ". PE1I OS

PETTus born Limestone county An Jlv Pettus Alice fe- of Winston reVouuoha schools or Alabama in He studied law the one William North Alabama ana in elected solicitor TOT the Seven Mexican In 1Sp he resigned 'ae neghbors hoseeh California Seventh and to laas county
  theh of Pet
 Cone major or the
 
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 a naton dwhen chairman or the United senate " ~ anu in e0 of ould have expired In lso
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-07-28
NEWS IN WASHINGTON.
Announcement of Illness Was Not a
 Surprise to His Friends.

Washington. July H.-(Special )-Thc re- ported critical illness of Senator Petsus of Alabama was not unexpected here as 1t was noteworthy fact that he had been failing perceptibly during the past six months, although during the Browns vile investigation last spring he attend ed regularly the meetings of the state committee, who considered the Foraker resolutions on the subject
 It will be recalled that General Pettus had a severe fall on the ice winter be fore last while walking from his place of abode to the capitol. He had never been the same man physically since, for he struck on the back of his head.
 Senator Bacon of Georgia is the only one of the southern senators known to b, fin the city at present He has been very fond of Senator Pettus during their ser vice together and expressed much regret at the venerable Alabamian's condition. After reading the accounts in the aftsi- noon papers, MT. Bacon says he feared there was little or no chance of his re- coVery.
 Mir Bacon was one of the pallbearers at the funeral of Senator Morgan re- gently in Selma. General Pettus was pres ent also and MT Bacon says gentleman who sat next 10 him in the church that day remarked that 1t probably would not be long before practically the same mourners would be assembled to pay the last tribute to another distinguished ciu- zen of Selma.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-07-28
KILLED ON
 EXCURSION TRAIN
Score or More Badly Injured as the Result of a Rail Breaking Be-
 meath the Engine.

Butler, Pa. July 27.-In a wreck of an excursion train at Isle Station, ten miles from here, on the Allegheny and Western road, three persons were killed outright and a score or more were more or less seriously injured. The dead are:
 Fireman O. H. M. Bates.
 Charles C. Neal of Dubois, Pa, pas- senger, and Ralph Dawson of Dubois, a trainmaster for the Buffalo, Rochester and Pittsburg road.
 The most seriously injured are:
 Henry Harkins of Dubois, both legs broken.
 Albert Slater. engineer, pinned beneath his engine, bones broken and scalded, re- covery improbable.
 A passenger named Smith of Dubois.
 The wreck is said to have been caused by a rail breaking beneath the engine. drawing a heavy train of picnickers, who were employees of the Buffalo. Rochester and Pittsburg road, on their way from Dubois to Newcastle. There were four or five hundred persons on the train, and the scene of the wreck is in marshy meadow.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-07-28
w. W. Finley Arrested.

Asheville N. C.. July 27.-Suiting his action to the word of Governor Glenn. who announced yesterday that railroad officials higher up should be reached Police Justice Reynolds today issued war rants simultaneously for the arrest of President w. ". Finley of the South ern and for Ticket Agent Wilson Presl- dent Finley was arrested early In the forenoon and was released on habeas corpus proceedings in the afternoon. while the ticket agent, who was taken from his post of duty. thus compelling numerous passengers 10 board trains without tickets, was nrraigned in the police court in the forenoon.
 Attorneys for the Southern railway sig nihed their willingness to proceed with his trial, but Judge Reynolds announced that the hearing would he postponed uu- til Monday. Counsel declined to give bond. hoping that the could would turn the prisoner over to an officer and thus pave the way for habeas corpus pro- ceedlngs but Judge Reynolds checked this movement by saying that he would take personal charge of the ticket agent A few minutes later. however. It became apparent that Judge Reynolds simply meant that he would take charge of tho prisoner "construetively," for he re- marked that MT. Wilson could follow him around all day if he wanted to. ' and then walked OH, lfaNlnR me agent TO 20 his way unmolested but feeling very uncertain about his legal status. It was quite early that MT. Finley was ap- prlsed of his prospective arrest. A police man went to the Battery Park hotel with the warrant. but os the hotel peo- ple refused to volunteer any informa- ton the officer consumed some time in finding the railroad man. In the mean while the railway officials were playing tt, rrraa 1n1 that it was his duty to read some imnor- tant letters handed him before MT. Fin ley should be rushed to the police sta- tlon. IT. this way the machinery of the federal court was set in motion and things were running smoothly In this respect by the time MT Finley had concluded his breakfast Tt was only n few moments after MT. Finley had act uallv submitted to arrest that he made apnics ton for release and then Judge Pritchard of the United States court, --~----~---->--~---
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-07-28
Senator Pettus Passes Away After a Brief NInSss in
 Mountain Resort
AFTER LONG LIFE DEATH
 CLAIMS HONORED MAN
Few Thought That the End Was Near When the Attack Came and the End Came as a Shock to
 His Family.

Asheville, N. C., July 27-United States Senator Edmond w. Pettus of Alabama died tonight at 10 o'clock at Hot Springs, this state, from the effects of a stroke of apoplexy with which he was seized yesterday morning. His entire body was paralyzed and he never recovered consciousness.
 Senator Pettus' daughter and his grandson, E. W. Pettus, Jr reached Hot Springs an hour before the sen ator's death, but he did not recognize them. The attending physicians say that from the moment of the apoplectic stroke Senator Pettus suffered no pain and that he passed away quietly.
 While the funeral arrangements have not been completed, it is announced that the body will be prepared for burial Lere and on Monday will be taken to Selma for interment. The funeral services probably will be held in Selma Tuesday next or Wednesday.
 Senator Pettus arrived in Hot Springs about a week ago from Tate Springs, Tenn. Up to the time of the seizure he was apparently in the best of health. At the breakfast table, it is said, he was unusually cheerful and when he was stricken the guests of the hotel thought he had merely fainting spell. Physicians were sum moned from Asheville for consultation with the local physicians. and it was seen that there was no hope for the senator's recovery.
 Senator Pettus celebrated his eighty sixth birthday at Tate Springs last week and on that occasion his unus ual Vigor was the subject of comment
 The report of Senator Pettus' death follows quickly after the death of his colleague from Alabama, Senator Nor gan. Both were notable types of the cid school southern statesmen, much alike in tenn erament, appearance and political qualifications. Mir. Pettus came from revolutionary stock and during the civil war he rose to the rank of brigadier general in the Confederate army. He entered the senate ten years ago and while not among the brilliant orators of that body he was noted for his conscientious attention to the de- tails of public business. He had not been in robust health during recent months.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-07-28
SELMA SHOCKED
 BY THE SAD NEWS Law Partner of Pettus Goes to
 Hst Springs MANY RUM0RS ARE SPREAD When the Senator Was In Selma He Was In Fairly Good Health and
 No One Looked for News of
 His Illness and Death.
MANY RUMORS ARE SPREAD

Selma. July 27.-(Special.)--I was about 10 o'clock this morning before the news of the serious and perhaps fatal illness of Senator Pettus, at Hot Springs. N. C., was known to more than the immediate family of the latter Gradually the report spread abroad until sensational rumors were flying fast and the local newspaper offices were kept busy denying them. The first public information came by long distance from Mobile, where an early press dispatch had announced the seri- ous illness of the senator and the newspaper of the Gulf City wanted some confirmation. It was then learn ed in Selma that three or four mes ges had been received yesterday aft ernoon addressed to Hon. l.. E. Jeffries. law partner of the senator. These rnessa ges confirmed the dispatches sent out during the day and stated that Senator Pettus had been seized with q spell similar to that which took place in his office here about four months ago and also last winter in Washing ton. when he was reported to have fall en on the ice
 Senator Pettus left Selma about three weeks ago and went to Tate Springs. He was accompanied by his daughter, Mrs. Lucy Roberts. and by his grand daughter. Miss Bessie Roberts. Some time during the past week Senator Pet
 tus decided to go to Hot Springs, N. c. The message announcing his
 serious illness was the first known
 here that he had left Tate springs. His grandson, E. w. Pettus Jr., was sup posed to be in Tate Springs, and he was wired to go to the senator's bed side. He had not left Norfolk, how ever. and another telegram caught him at that point.
 When Senator Pettus left Selma he was looking better and seemed to be physically stronger than he had been fin many months. It was commonly remarked among his friends how well he looked, and this morning when the news came of his serious illness the shock was intense There is no man ->7->>-----7-@-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-07-28
LOSS kEENLY FELT,
News of Senator Pettus' Death Will
 Cause General Grief.

Birmingham was profoundly shocked yesterday afternoon by the announce ment of the grave condition of the ven- erable Senator Pettus and the entire city and, indeed, the whole state will be bowed with grief this morning when 1t becomes known that he passed away at Hot Springs, N. C., last night at 10 o'clock
 Senator Pettus was loved as few men in public life are loved, because Of his democratic ways, his loyalty to his friend sand his willingness to put himself to any inconvenience at any time to do one of his constituents a favor. The high esteem in which he was held was shown at the polls last fall wehn he was er-elected without opposition to serve the term begin ming March 4. 1909. The Legislature only recently confirmed this action of the primary and Senator Pettus had been duly elected to a term of office which did not expire until March 4. 1915. -
 Despite the grief caused by the an nouncement of the senator's death there was discussion yesterday and last night of his successor in the United States Senate. This honor will fall to Former Governor Joseph F. Johnston who ran second for the alternate sen htorship in the primaries lest fall. In as much as the Legislature is in session his election to the place will no doubt take place before adjournment
 Governor Conner arrived in Birming- ham last night from Montgomery to spend Sunday at home. but had re- tired when the news of the senator's death was received. Former Governor Joh nston, when notified at his home last night of Senator Pettus death, ex- pressed his profound sympathy.
 From every walk of life will come ex- pressions of regret today at the great loss that has been sustained by the otate.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-07-28
JOHNSTON WILL
 SUCCEED PETTUS Legislature Will Act Just Before
 Adjourning
COMER MAKES STATEMEN i
Tribute Paid to the Dead Senator By the Governor Is Full of Feeling and Tender Regard-News of His
 Death Shocks Everyone.

Montgomery, July 27.-(Special)- CT Carmichael of the house of representa- tives was greatly shocked tonight when notified by a representative of the Age Herald of the death of Senator Pettus.
 The state has sustained a great loss, he said "and it is doubly painful, as coming so soon after the death of Senator Morgan"
 The speaker stated that the legislature would probably meet Monday. be notified of the death of Senator Pettus and ad- journ for the day out of respect for his memory In the matter of electing a sue cessor, the same statute will be followed as in the election of Senator Bankhead. This provides that the election shall be entered upon on the second Tuesday after the assembling of the legislature or after notification of a vacancy. This means that the balloting will be done in both houses a week from Tuesday and the formal elec- tion consummated in joint session on Wednesday of next week. The legislature has but five more work ing days. The session Monday will count as one, so that but two more days ses- sion can be held during the week Final adjournment will come on Wednesday, the day which Senator Pettus' successor is elected
 The successor, of course, will be for mer governor Joseph F. Johnston of Bir- mingham, who received the second high est vote in the primary last year The general opinion in Montgomery tonight is that Governor Johnston will not only be elected for the remainder of the present term of Senator Pettus, but that he will also be elected for the full time to which the late senator had been elected This would throw the expiration of his term of office on March i, 1915.
 Corners Statement. Governor Conner made the following statement this afternoon with regard to the life and service of Senator E. w. Pet tus:
 q have just received telegram from
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-07-28
GOV. BLANCHARD'S
 WIFE DIES IN TEXAS
She Was a Prominent Figure In Wash ington Social Life for
 Years.

New Orleans. July 7.-Dispatches re- ceived today from Mineral Wis, Tex, announce the death there early this morn ing of Mrs. Newton C. Blanchard, wife of the governor of Louisiana. Mrs. Elan chard had been in i'll health for over wear and it was on this account that she and Governor Blanchard recently went to Mineral Wells.
 Mrs Blanchard was before her mar riage, Miss Barrett of Caddo parish, La. During the time that her husband was a member of the national House of Rep resenta tives and later of the United States Senate, covering period or SIX teen years. she was prominent figure in Washington social life. The funeral wIi take place Sunday in Shreveport.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-07-28
The Agreement.

The agreement entered into by she Southern, the Atlantic Coast Line and the state is:
 l. The railroads to put the 2h cent rate into effect not later than August s, 1907.
 2 The state 10 appeal from the older of Judge Pritehard discharging parties int Asheville in writs of habeas corpus. the supreme court of North Carolina in the Wake county cases. and if the case lis there decided against it, to take the ease by writ of error To the supreme court of the United States.
 4. That both sides cooperate to have both of said cases advanced and argued together and speedily determined.
 3. The state at its option to indiet the Atlantic Coast Line Tn one case
 G. All the indictments and prosecutions ther Indictments or prosecutions to be in- stituted for any violations of the law up to the time the new 2f-4 cent rate s put into effect under this arrangement as far as the governor can control the same
 !. The governor advises all people against brining against the rail roads any penalty suits pending final determination of the ques- ton involved and asks the people as a whole to acquiesce in this arrangement
 8. The suit pending before Judge Pritcn- ard to be diligently prosecuted witho-t the state. however. waiving any ques- tiOn Of jurisdiction
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-07-28
Prisoners Arrive Home.

Clinton, H., July 2z-Fred Magill and his wife. arrested at Sandiego on July 13 on charge of murder:ng Magilfs first wife, arrived at o'clock this morning in charge of Sheriff Campbell after an un- eventful iurney. The prisoners were taken to De Witt county jail. There was no demonstration at the station, al- though good sized crown was present when the party alighted from the train. A grand jury will meet on Monday to consider the case.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-07-28
State Wins Fight.

The state of North Carolina has thus won it's fight to have its passenger rate law of 21-4 cents observed by all the railroads pending an appeal to the courts by the roads of the state which propose to fight the law.
 The conference was private, newspaper men being excluded at the request of the railroad attorneys. After the conference Governor Glenn stated that at the be- ginning of the conferences the railroads representatv stated that they were ready to agree to the 2 IA cent rate it later to be tested in the original ln- junction case before Judge Pritchard. all appeal if necessary to be taken by thu state to the supreme court of the United States while the railroads would appeal the case from Wake county to the North Carolina supreme court and if necessary take the case on writ of error to the su- preme court of the United States.
 The only trouble in the conference was a selection of the date at which
 cent rate should become effective. The railroads wanted a longer time than the state was willing to grant but finally the eighth of August was agreed upon as the railroad representatives stated that 1t would be impossible to sooner make the proper arrangements at their various ticket offices
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-07-28
Two Roads Agree to Put. in
 Low Rate
w W. FINLEY IS ARRESTED
President of the Southern Railway Is Put Under Arrest by Policeman
 and Is Released by a Writ
 Issued by Pritchard.

Raleigh, N c. July 27.--rhe conflict bel tween the state and the railroads over' the new state rate law which at one time, threatened such serious consequences wasl amicably adjusted today at a conferen, e i held here between Governor Glenn and of fieials of the roads.
 The Southern railway and the Atlantic Coast Line. through their general counsel. and the stockholders of the Atlantic Coast Line, who had enjoined that road from putting into effect the state 2% cent rate, their counsel agreed to put the rate onto effect on the sth Of August, the earliest possible the roads could prepare their tar ifs and make the changes An agree- ment was reached to proceed in an o.- derly way in the courts and to end pend ing cases and indictments, the agree ment being practically that suggested by Governor Glenn in his telegram to Solic- itor Mark Brown al Asheville
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-07-28
Corners Statement.

Governor Conner made the following statement this afternoon with regard to the life and service of Senator E. w. Pet tus:
 "I have just received telegram from
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-07-28

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-07-28
NO VERDICT REACHED.

At s o'clock tonight Judge
 Wood decided 10 change the
 jury quarters and give them
 accommodations in one of the
 large rooms on the first floor of the court house. Up to this time there has been no sign in the jury room that there was any chance of an agreement. Judge Wood. at 10 o'clock. went to his home, leaving in- structionsl to be called on the , phone in case the jury should } arrive at a verdict
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-04-17
A JUSTICE WITH AN
EYE 10 BUSINESS
A TUCKER COUNTY SQUIRE WHO
MAKES MONEY OUT OF THE
OFFICE.

Thomas, West Virginia, has proba.
bly, the most up'to.da;e justice o! the
peace In West Virginia or at least the
most up.to.date Justice that we have
heard of II the settlement Of n well
known representative Of wealthy
Baltimore manufacturing concern Is
true.
Besides being 4 Justice of. the peace
this man has considerable business
interests in his no Inc town. The bills
that he incurs I'M the transaction of
his business are discounted, but not
In the manner that bills are usually
discounted in the. channels of com.
merce. This man does It In way
that Is peculiarly his own, however,
it Is not copy righted.
He has never liecn known to repudi.
ate a bill nor Will be pay one until It
is placed In his own hands for collec.
tlon. Here is where he gets back ut
his creditors. For collecting the bills
against him. he charges the usual
commission and the regular Justices
fees which amounts 10 more than the
discount allowed other men who meet
their bills promptly to get the reduc.
ton.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-04-17
ONLY A RuMoR,

The West Virginian yesterday pub
lished an article from the Wheeling
News which stated that Information
had reached Wheeling that Governor
Dawson had decided 10 call nm extra
session Of the legislature. The Char
lesion News heard Of the matter and
made inquiries with the result MS told
in the following:
"a telegram was received In This
city last night from Wheeling inquir
ing as to the truth Of report in cir
culation in that town TO the effect thai
n special session Of the Legislature
was to he called for the purpose Of
considering laws relative 10 the State
revenues and primary elections. In
QuIry ut the Office Of the executive up
on the receipt Of the inquiry from
Wheeling ellcileh the statement from
the governor that the report was with
out foundation and that no decision
in regard to the matter had yet beer
arrived at, although It was gathered
from Governor Dawson's reply thai
the question had been under consldera
ton"