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The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1907-08-29
Keep Away from Sewer.

The youngsters of the city are
warned to keep away from the place
where the city sewer is being con-
structed. There is always an open
ing where it is dangeroug for kids"
to approach. Parents should warn
their children to keep away, or seri-
Gus results may follow.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1907-08-29

NOUS italian garden and park sur
rouning the lOuse announcing that the
place is for sale. The news that this
had occurred was the sensation Of the
season here. There were plenty Of
rumors to account for Mr.. Canfield's
action, including alleged disgruntle-
ment against the authorities for re-
stricting gambling
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1907-08-29
Father Fatally Slabs Son.

Mascoutah, ILL.,, Aug. 29.-John Os-
teer, Jr., aged twenty-three years old,
died early in the day from stab wounds
alleged to have been inflicted by his
own father, John Osteer, aged sixty
years, during a quarrel. The father
was arrested.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1907-08-29
Enuineer Perishes in Fire.

Green Bay, Wis, Aug. 29.-Fire In
the Beaumont hotel resulted in loss
Of $4,000. The engineer, an eighteen
year-old boy called Henry, lost his
life through suffocation. The cause
of the fire was spontaneous combus.
ton of gasoline fumes. Ninety guests
escaped without accident.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1907-08-29

Mrs. J. w. Carl wife of John Carl,
the county attorney of Mahnomen
county, came over last night from
her home at Mahnomen and spent
the night in the city. She left this
morning for visit with friends at
Walker.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1907-08-29
Dies From Her Injuries.

Pittsburg, Aug. 29.-Mrs.. Anna A.
Hucke, who was attacked at Luna
Park, an amusement resort, by a large
lion which had escaped from one of
the side shows, succumbed from her
injuries. Mrs. Hucke's lung was pen
etrated by tooth of the lion and sey.
eral of her ribs were broken.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1907-08-29
hafiq Acclaimed Sultan.

Tangier, Aug. 29.-It was announced
here during the day that Mulai Hafig,
brother of the sultan, has been &C.
claimed as sultan by the entire popu-
latiOn of Mazagan.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1907-08-29
Cost of Running New York.

New York, Aug. 29.-It will cost
$140,000,O00 to keep New York city
going during the year 1908, according
to estimates submitted to the board
of estimate and apportionment by all
department officials. This is an in
crease of $1O,OO0,0OO over the esti-
mates made for the current year.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1907-08-29
LOST and FOUND

! cOoI 8n0 fOONO
LOST Bunch of keys, on key ring,
with one broken key. Finder
leave at Pioneer office.
Foundry. Inquire at Pioneer
office.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1907-08-29
Rumored Assassination of Sultan.

London, Aug. 29.-The correspon-
dent of the Tribune at Tangier tele-
graphs his paper under reserve a ru-
NOR that Sultan Abdul Aziz has been
assassinated In the palace at Fee.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1907-08-29
Probably Of Incendiary OrIoln.

Probably Of IncendIary Origin.
Kansas City, Kan, Aug. 29.-The Of
fee Of the Western Union Telegraph
company here, together with all instru-
ments, office records and furniture,
was destroyed by fire early In the day.
The fire Is believed to be Of incendiary
origin.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1907-08-29
CREATES SENSATION.
Resolution on "unwritten Law" Be.
fore Bar Association.

0Seo'o"oH Ut O"WT'Sten ID" Dc
fore Bar Association.
Portland, Me-, Aug. pa sensa-
ton was sprung at the meeting of the
American Bar association when Henry
S. Dewey of Boston introduced q res
olution containing articles of faith to
the effect that the association teach
that every good law IS in harmony
with the unwritten law, that the un-
written law is the word of God, that
the real foundation of the common
law of England is the unwritten law
and that this unwritten' law is the
foundation of all good law since the
beginning of the world.
Action on the resolution was indef-
initely postponed.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1907-08-29
G,HAM.BE:RLA|NS
- q
I(IAIIlIl
Y REpQEUGs "

A few doses of this remedy will in
variably cure an ordinary attack Of
diarrhpa.
It can always be depended upon,
even in the more severe attacks OF
cramp collie and cholera 1norbus.
It is equally successful for summer
diarrhoea and cholera infantum In
children, and is the means of saving
the lives Of many children each year.
When reduced with water and
sweetened it is pleasant to take.
Every man of a family should keep
this remedy in his home. Buy It now.
PRICE, Csc. LARGE SIZE, SOC.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1907-08-29
ESCAPED Convict Recaptured.

Leavenworth, Kan, Aug. "a man
under arrest at Osceola, Neb., has
been positively identified as Benjamin
Cravens, who escaped from the Kan
sas state penitentiary at Lansing on
Nov. 16, 1900.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1907-08-29
TO FORECLOSE MORTGAGE
Trust Company Files Action Against
Telephone Concerns.

Telephone Concerns.
Rochester, N. Y, Aug. 29.-Action
by the Security Trust company to fore
close the mortgages against the Unit
ed States Independent Telephone COM
pany and the Independent Telephone
Securities company was formally be-
gun during the day. The amount for
which mortgages are held against the
telephone company is about $15,00O,-
pany about $1,50O,000
If no answer is made by the de-
PENDANT companies judgment will be
taken and the sale OF the property
held within few weeks.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1907-08-29
BRYCE TALKS TO LAWYERS
British Ambassador Addresses the
Bar Association.

Portland, Me-, Aug. 29.-The capac-
1ty OF the city hall was severely taxed
by those who desired to hear the an
nual address before the American Bar
association convention by Right Hon.
James Bryce, British ambassador to
the United States.
A large amount of business was in
order, including the nomination and
election Of officers and reports Of spe-
cial committees on classification Of
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1907-08-29
Company Admits Big Shortage.

Chicago, Aug. 29.--David Kahn, a
collector for the Singer Sewing Ma
chine company, has been arrested on
the charge Of defrauding the company
out Of a large sum Of money. The Of
ficials Of the company refused to say
how much money they accused Kahn
Of taking. but admitted that It waa
large
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1907-08-29
canfieId's Place for Sale.

Saratoga, N. Y, Aug. 90 Signs
have been posted before Richard Can
fields Saratoga clubhouse and his ia
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1907-08-29

WANTED-Lady cook. Apply at
Star theater, between 6 and 8 D. m.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1907-08-29

acknowledgements girls. In
quire at Berman Emporium;
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1907-08-29

FOR SALE-One acre dot with
improvements. Inquire of P. F.
Flake, 1907 Norton ave., Bemidii.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1907-08-29

WANTED-Two girls for kitchen
work. Hotel Markham.
WANTED: Porter at Brinkman
! hotel.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1907-08-29
SULTAN'S TROOPS BEATEN
Tribesmen Defeat Soldiers Sent to
Collect Tribute,

Tangier, Aug 29.-AdVices received
here from Fee say that the Zrahma
tribe recently attacked and defeated
column of the sultan's troops sent to
collect tribute from the tribesmen.
Twenty of the sultan's soldiers were
killed during the fighting.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1907-08-29
STRATHC0NA OPTIMISTIC.
Says Canada Will Soon Lead United
States in Population.

0IdIeS TT FOpUIdtTOn.
New York, Aug. 29-Lord Strath-
coma, lord high commissioner Of Can.
ada, sailed from the city on the
steamer Oceanic during the day en-
route on hurried trip from Montreal
to London. He declined to disclose
the reasons for his sudden trip. He
said:
I'm a very few years Canada will
have as big if not bigger population
than the United States has now.
Northwestern Canada is now one
mass of farms. Last year 100000
bushels of wheat alone, besides 2,000,-
900 bushels of other cereals, were sent
out of the Northwest.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1907-08-29
German Lutheran Services Sunday.

German Lutheran services will be
held in the Norwegian Lutheran
church Sunday afternoon, at 2
o'clock, Rev. Wegner officiating.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1907-08-29
Barker's Drug Store
ONE CENT A WO;R D.
HELP WANTED.

U. S. army, able
bodied, unmarried men between
ages of 10 and IS, citizens of the
United States, of good characte-
and temperate habits, who can
speak, read and write English.
For information apply to Recruit
Officer, Miles Block, Bemidji,
MINI.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1907-08-29
FOR SALE.

FOR SALE-One loft. dining
table, six dining room chairs, one
Cottage Jewel heater, (wood
burner), two rockers and one bed
lounge. R. A. Thomas. 1923,
Minnesota Ave.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1907-08-29

FOR SALE-Rubber stamps. The
Pioneer will procure any kind of
rubber stamp for you an short
notice. ...=
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1907-08-29

WANTED-Lady cook for Big Falls.
Address Frank Beaton, Box 2,
Big Falls, MINI.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1907-08-29

EOR SALE: House and four lots,
corner of Beltrami Avenue and
Thirteenth street. Will sell at
cost. Inquire 1918 Beltrami
Avenue.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1907-08-29

WANTED-Man and wife desire
board and room until spring;
private family preferred. State
terms and location. Address Pho
neer.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1907-08-29

WANTED: Man or woman with
experience to work in store. J.
Peterson, Jr.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1907-08-29
MISCELLANEOUS.

PUBLIC I,IBRARY-Open Tues
days and Saturdays, $50 to s p.
m. Thursdays ! to 8 p. m. also.
Library in basement of Court
House. Mrs. E. r. Ryan, librar-
ian.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1907-08-29

WANTED: One pair young bears
also 2 or 8 female coons. Write
what you have and price. Harry
Hart, Kenmare, N. D.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1907-08-29

WANTED: Competent girl for
general homework. Mrs. A. E.
Whiting, 918 Americe Ave.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-08-07

HIGHEST CASH PRICES PAID FOR LADIES'
snd gents garments OF all kinds also shoes
hats. etc THE BARGAIN STORE i24s Tth st.
u-w. Drop postal: viii call promptly. Jeis8ot
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-08-07

FOR sALE-spLENDm NEW STORE on Hath
ST: BEST RENTING SECTION. RENTS 500,
AND INCREASED TO s85 u FEW MONTHS on
FIVE YEARS LEASE. STUREk0QM AND .
LIVING ROOMS AND BATH. WILL SELL AT
$1,000 on SMALL CASH PAYMENT TO CLOSE
PARTNERSHIP FOR QUICK SALE
MOORE q Hill. QNC.D, 1888 eT. NV.
au7,S,l0-St
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-08-07
OFFICIAL NOTICES.

OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONERS, DISTRICT
Of Columbia. Washington, y: G.. August Z, 1901
NOTICE. Alice V. c. Williams: You hereby
notified that there exists uncovered or open els
tern, well or dangerous hole on lot 49, block f.
Fatrview Heights, In the District Of Columbia
the same being unnclosed lot in the more
densely populated suburbs. Of which lot you ap.
pear to be the owner and that the said uncovered
open cstern, well dangerous hole Is declared
to be nuisance dangerous to life and limb. by
Section OF the Act Of Congress approved March
], 1899. entitled An Act to authorize the Com
dangerous unsafe buildings and parts thereof.
and for other purposes" and you are hereby mott
fed to abate such nuisance within one week from
August TO- 1907; otherwise the said condition will
be corrected by the Commissioners Of the District
Of Columbia, and the cost thereof, including the
cost Of this publication assessed against said lot
under the provisions Of the Act Of Congress ap-
proved April II. 1906 entitled AN Act to pro-
vide for the abatement Of nusances in the District
OF Columbia by the Commissioners Of said Dstr +
and for other purposes" HENRY B. F. MAC
FARLAND, HENRY L. WEST JAY J. MORROW,
Commissioners G.. au1-3t
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-08-07

IN OUR BARGAIN ROOM.
Upright ebonized case piano. ....... SO
Upright rosewood case piano. 81
Upright, nearly new, fine tone. li0
". +. FREDERICK MUSIC CO.,
je2G-tf,10 1928 street.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-08-07

THE ROYALTON.
91S III st. W.
Handsome apartments containing exceptionally
large rooms in this modern freproof building; &C
eessible to all lines and In easy walking dls-
lance of all government departments. Inspection
invited Apply to
ARTHUR G. PLANT.
jy8l-tf Traders National Bank.
THE WINDSOR 1925 T.
Beautiful Or. and b. apt. Immediate possession
FIREPROOF BUILDING See janitor or agt
Also Ar. and b. Special rate for balance or lease
jy29-tf WM. A. EASTERDAY. Inc, Bond bldg.
FOR RENT-ATTRACTIvE SUMNER AND WIN
ter The Suffolk. l407 Irving St. near both car
lines; the most attractive apartments in the city
for the price Apply soon. Jentor on premises.
A. F. FOX COMPANY,
ty22tfeSu 14th st. at New York ave.
FOR RENT-CENTRAL LOCATION. 5-ROoM
apartment. with bath. near pension Office steam
beat: back porches; SIS and $50; adults only
S0A ct. NV. y20.u
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-08-07
RUG WEAVING.

fAvE YQUR OLD CARPETS: RUGS WOVEN
Prom old carpets: the only weaving factory Of
tg tind IL the City. WASHINGTON RUG CO..
e3l 9th NV. 'Plons Main 1925. jylS9Ot
The Somerset reporter., 1907-08-08
Men, and Young Mems
Sack Suits

Sizes = - u long stout.
and regular. trousers full
Al thigh and many With
loops for bel y ~ checks
Ia brown and greys. stan
dard crow Black CheYiots,
Blue ~erges - bea ltif1lly
tailored. being made BY the
most skilled designers and
workers. Al Of our coats
this season have broad
shoulder effect. and are
made with the felt shoulder
pad and hairclDth froht,
making a garment y hich
vii retain It original
shape You save money i'll
dealing he. many we're
60 -. e., now only
The Somerset reporter., 1907-08-08

Thin. Cotton. Summer Dress Good. marked down.
one lot al &c and one lot for &c a I'd. Remnants a.
about your own price.
The Somerset reporter., 1907-08-08
Trade Locals.

Have you seen Bucknam's new line
of sponges.
See the S1.19 pants in Chas. F.
Ward Co.'S. windows,
If you want refrigerator get the
best, White Mountain, at Bragg &
Varney's. (2w)
s. Russakoff, the new jeweler, will
clean your watch and guarantee it
for only 75c.
Remember you can buy good, new
serviceable harness at Weymouth
for eight dollars.
Bragg & Varney have sold over BOO
White Mountain refrigerators to the
best families in town; take no other
The Somerset reporter., 1907-08-08

Arthur Merrill and Roy LaCase are
on a trip to Moosehead Lake this
week on their wheels.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. H. Hutchins are the
guests of friends in Bath this week,
during that city's celebration.
Mrs. George Merrill and Mrs. PERL
ey Williams and baby were the guests
of friends in Waterville yesterday.
Mr.. and Mrs. D. F. Judkins and son
Donald have been occupying the
Wildes' cottage at Hayden Lake this
week.
w. r. Elliott and DR.. W. S. Stinch-
field with their families are occupy
ing the Delano Cottage at Lakewood
this week.
Miss Belle Colby who has been the
guest of George Simpson and family
returned to her home in Bingham
yesterday.
A. c. Veatch, L. s. Geologist in
charge of the coal land work in Wy
oming was in town Friday to confer
with Geo. Otis Smith, Director of the
Z. S. Geological Survey.
Ralph Brown, a Skowhegan boy
who has been employed as news
agent on the Somerset Railroad has
recently been transferred to a similar
position on the run from Portland to
Rockland.
On Tuesday night George Simpson,
district deputy Knights of Pythias,
and W. Scott Gilman acting as grand
prelate went to Madison where they
installed the officers of the local
lodge there.
John r. Simpson and wife who
have been the guests for several
weeks of his brother, George Simp-
son are visiting friends in Hartland
this week. On tomorrow they will
return to his home in Fitchburg.
Mrs. B. B. Merrill left yesterday
noon for Brewer where she will be
Joined later by her husband Rev. b.
B. Merrill. Mr.. and Mrs Merrill will
pass their annual vacation in Brewer,
Sandy Point and other points on Pc
nobscot Bay.
Mrs. Charles Lewis of Kennebunk-
port, Me-, who has been the guest OF
her father, Alfred J. Bernard, return
ed to her home yesterday morning
She was accompanied by her sister,
Miss Ethel Bernard who will be her
guest for two weeks.
DR.. J. Howard Wyman, who since
his graduation from the Harvard
Medical college has been officiating
as house physician in Lynn, Mass !,
hospital has returned to Skowhegan,
being called here at this time on
account of sickness in the family of
his uncle, Sewell w. Smith.
William Wildes has returned home
from Little Falls, N. j., where with
his mother, Mrs. w. H. Wildes he has
been the guest of his brother, waiter
X. Wildes and wife, for the past
month. Mrs. Wildes came as far as
Boston with her son, and will remain
there for visit of two weeks with
relatives.
Mr.. and Mrs. Leander Wade and
daughter of Portland arrived i'll town
last night and will be the guests at
the Coburn for the coming week.
Mr.. Wade is a former citizen OF
Skowhegan and was for number of
years associated with the late Martin
D. Ward in the clothing business.
At the time of his leaving here he
went to Portland where he was for
many years a member of the firm,
Wade, Little & Co. Mr.. and Mrs.
Wade have many friends in town who
will be very glad to see them at this
time.
The Somerset reporter., 1907-08-08

Paris green, blue vltriol, whale oil
soap and hellebore at Bucknam's.
). Russakoff, the new jeweler, will
put handspring in your watch for
DC and guarantee it.
Buy your fishing tackle at Fair
sfieves', Season is late. Will cut
Prices way down on steel and $500
bamboo Rods rather than carry them
over.
The Somerset reporter., 1907-08-08
Notice.

II any one tells you l have gone out
VI the Carriage business just tell them
.ney are mistaken. l am still in the
business and have got a good stock
On hand L. w, Chase.
The Somerset reporter., 1907-08-08
For ! Sale Household Goods
Mrs. ELsMORE, Court st. 1w'
Widow Must Sell 90 Acres.

Beautiful ll-room house, large barn and
stable, hennery; all good repair; cuts 60 tons
hay; II taken Immediately, 10 good cows YOKE
Included for $500; easy terms. The farm
alone is a big trade at that low figure. 1t Is
the chance OF a lifetime to secure warranty
deed TO easy living for you and yours while
life lasts. For details see Farm No. 1864,
page -, of "Strout's List ly'; just out des-
crlblng with pictures hundreds of real bar
gains. copy Free. +. A. 81 KOI /, $50 W ater
St Augusta, Maine.
The Somerset reporter., 1907-08-08
w. 3. STEWARDS
Special Sale of
White Muslin Underwear

Special values in Corset Covers at
25c and soc.
great values ia long White skirt-
at 79c, CSC and SIS.
Ladies Night Robes at sc. 7gc. sl.0O
S1.25, $50, s1.75. $500
The Somerset reporter., 1907-08-08

Low .ees and snort sleeve Robes
At sI.0O. =. 80 each.
Great bargains il Sairt Wai-s- a.
asc. Sis. st.1t. -. and s225
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-16

welt has brought to our government a long period of profound peace with all the nations of the earth and whereas, unexemplihed and widespread prosperity, which is the direct result of the wisdom of his administration, and whereas the policies and plans of President Roose- welt for the betterment of the American people for the demonstration of the fact that man is above self-interest. demand that he yield to the popular call that he be the standard bearer of the republican party in 1908.
 "Therefore, be it resolved iby the re- publican executive committee of the Fifth congressional district of Alabama, in meeting assembled, That the admlnistra- ton Of President Roosevelt is without a parallel in a time of peace, and that the same is hereby indorsed.
 Resolved, further, That we demand that Theodore Roosevelt be made the standard bearer for the presidency in 1908, and that the delegates elected to the national convention from this dis trict be and they are hereby pledged to vote for his nomination first, last and all the time
 Resolved, further. That we eongratu- late the country on the splendid pros perity abiding during this administration, and it's continuance and judgment is fully assured in the event of the reelection of Theodore Roosevelt"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-16
REPUBLICANS MEET
 IN FIFTH DISTRICT
RESOLUTION ADOPTED INDOORS
 ING ROOSEVELT FOR A THIRD TERM-J. o. THOMPSON IS IN DoRSED FOR STATE CHAIRMAN.

Tuskegee May 15.-(Special)-The re- publican executive committee for the Fifth congressional district of Alabama met here today. Knox Booth of Autauga county, chairman, presided. Most of the members of the committee were present and the few absent sent proxies.
 It was perhaps the largest committee meeting held since the election of Pres ident Roosevelt.
 1t was found out yesterday evening among the early arrivals that President Roosevelt would be the choice of the members of the committed for reelection, and this morning after organization reso- lutions to that effect were introduced and passed unanimously by rising vote
 There were many visiting republicans at the meeting, from all over the dis trict. This is the home of State Chair man Thompson. He was indorsed, as was National Committeeman Charles scott
 These are the resolutions passed;
 ''Whereas, the wise and conservative ad- ministration of President Theodore Roose-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-16
COURT IN SESSION.
Willis Hill Is on Trial for Murder at
 Decatur.

Decatur, May 15.-(Special. al.)-The crim- inal term of the circuit court is now in session here and quite a number of cases of importance are set for trial at this term.
 There is on trial today case of murder which has been in the courts since last fall. The defendent is Willis Hall, charged with the murder of another ne- gro, Berry Mitchell The killing took place on the Murphy plantation, about four miles south of Decatur.
 Soon after the killing Hill was refused bond on preliminary trial before three justices of the peace. On this trial it was developed that on the night of the killing Mitchell had knocked on the door of Hilfs home and Hill swore he asked three times, Who is there?' and that no response came, and that Mitchell was killed
 Another murder case, set for trial next Thursday, is that of Gift Way, charged with the murder of J. Lem Jones, last November.