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The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1908-02-06

Five women were chosen as County
Treasurers in Idaho at the recent election
and seventeen women as County Superin-
tendents of schools.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1908-02-06
LATEST NEWS IN PARAGRAPHS.

Business conditions are improving in
Mexico.
Ten persons were killed in riot in
Kazan Province Russia.
Fire in a newspaper Office at Cleveland,
Ohio, caused $500, 900 loss.
A fire in the Chicago shopping district
caused damage of 81 100000.
The Japanese Government will encour-
age emigration to South America.
The Mississippi Legislature as body
will visit Vicksburg next Saturday.
Almyra Wilson, Milwaukee milliner,
died mysteriousls in New York hotel.
Two mattresses and two cooks were
cremated in rooming- house fire at Kan
sas City.
Nine miners were killed by an explosion
in mine near Charleston, w. ", last
Thursday.
The coolest weather of the season pre-
vailed in the North and East the latter half
of last week.
Owe person was killed and several others
seriously injured by a tornado at Lucedale,
Miss, Friday.
Negroes met at Vicksburg and boosted
the movemet to build 100000 cotton oil
mill at Mound Bayou.
Warning notices have been posted in
Reeds Station, Indiana, telling all foreign
ers to decamp by Feb. 20.
A herd of 100000 caribou was driven
toward the Washington State boundary by
the extreme cold last week.
Three girls were drowned at Wilkesbarre,
Pa, while sliding on thin ice and two were
rescued after hard struggle.
King Carlos and Crown Prince Louis
Phillip of Portugal were assassinated in
the streets of Lisbon Saturday.
A negro barber, charged with outraging
and numbering Miss Lorena Allen, was
shot to death by mob at Greenville, Fla.
CT Smithson, Manager of canning
factory at Kosciusko, Miss, accidently
killed himself while shooting rats in a eel
lar.
Eight persons were killed and score OR
. more injured by the. tornado which swept
through Copiah County, Miss, Friday
The property loss is estimated at S5OO,OO0
Five hundred idle men begged for food
at the Office of the steel and iron mills in
West Seneca, N. Y, last Thursday. -Four
were taken to the county hospital suffering
from starvation.
The Prohibition Bill was killed in the
House of Representatives of South Caro-
lima last Thursday by vote of "a to 3d.
The Senate also is opposed to prohibition
County local option is now provided fol
throughout the State.
A flag from the American man-of-wal
Chesapeake, captured by the British dur
ing the war of 1912, was sold few days
ago at auction in London for S425O to q
London art dealer who also purchased the
bugle which sounded the charge of the
Light Brigade at Balaklava.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1908-02-06
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-10
LIEUT.. HERBERT
 ILL IN MOBILE
Was On His Way To Kentucky To Marry Miss Fitzhugh of
 Lexington.

Mobile, January 9-After brave fight with his life hanging by a thread, as it were, during the glorious Yuetide sea son, practically a stranger in strange land, with a Kentucky bride-to-be wait ing for him, is the fate of Lieut. Hillary H. Herbert, son of former Secretary of the Navy Hillary A. Herbert of Alabama, who is now convaleseing in the Inge- Bondurant sanitarium after an illness of nearly four weeks.
 The Kentucky belle in question is the beautiful Miss F'itzhugh of Lexington, who is often spoken of as the representa- tive Blue Grass beauty, having the golden hair blue eyes, healthy complexion and splendid physique characteristic of the women of her state who has often visited Washington, where her sister resides. She was always extensively entertained and is regarded as a social favorite.
 Within the next three weeks, perhaps, should the lieutenant be so fortunate as to continue to improve, it is probable the marriage will take place at the home Of Miss Fitzhugh in Lexington. The groom was on his way home to be married some weeks ago when taken ill., and stopped off here, where he is now on the road to re- coVery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-10
HENRY THAXTON IS
 AGAIN RESPITED
CONDEMNED NEGRO AT BIRMING- HAM IS GIVEN ADDITIONAL
 TIME FOR DEVELOPMENT OF
 NEW EVIDENCE IN HIS BEHALF.

Montgomery, January 9.-(Special 1.-The slender thread by which Henry Thaxton. the condemned murderer of Birmingham, is hanging on to life was heightened a bit this morning when it was announced from the governors office that an addi- tional respite of b days would be grant ed the negro pending developments that might shed more light on the case. ThaX- tons first feprieve expires tomorrow, and but for the new time granted he would have been hanged tomorrow. The new respite expires January %.
 The drastic incident by which Thaxton' 8 execution was aVerted in the nick of time on December 26 stirred all Jefferson coun- ty. and was noted with interest all over the state and throughout the country. Thaxton was to have been hanged that day. ne was placed on the scaffold. he had already made his talk, his feet and arms were bound, the black cap was about to be placed over his head and the sheriff was preparing to pull the trigger when a messenger boy arrived on the run with q telegram fresh from Governor Conner, granting the negro reprieve of l5 days. Had the message arrived minute later Thaxton would have been hurled into eternity.
 The first reprieve WAS granted because there was a shadow of a doubt to whether Thaxton was entirely guilty of the crime for which he had been con demned to pay his life He was convict ed of the murder of s. E. Hunsucker De- cember p, 1906. The crime was committed In company with two other negroes, it appears from the plea now set up by the defense, and the negro, though admitting that he witnessed the killing, claims that one of the other negroes slew the victim. It is claimed for him that his trial lasted but three hours, and at that time he was without friends or money and his immed- late conviction was the result.
 The additional reprieve granted by the governor is for the purpose of allowing counsel to furnish any information that might tend to throw more light on the murder.
 The governor has wired Sheriff Higdon of Jefferson county to stay the execution which would take place tomorrow. The formal respite will be issued today.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-10
c. H. WILLIS DIES.
Was Prominent Jewelry Engraver of
 Mobile.

Mobile, January 9.-(Special. )-Claude II. Willis, for many years in the em- ploy of the E. o. Zadek Jewelry company and one of the most expert jewelry de- signers and repairers in the south, died today at a local infirmary after short illness. He was operated on Sunday for appendicitis, and never rallied. He was 3S years of age and native of Mobile. He was at one time in business for him self on Royal street, but later returned to his former employers, with whom he re- maned until his death. He was some years ago granted a patent on an Elks' card case, which was adopted by the Order of Elks, and many of them are worn today very extensively by members of the order in the United States.
 He leaves his wife, formerly Miss Angie Thompson of Mobile and two children, one brother, John Willis, pharmacist at G. Van Antwerp's drug store; brother in-law. William Thompson, formerly of Birmingham. but now of Galveston, Tex, and other relatives.
 He was a member of Mobile Lodge No. 10S, B. P. 0. Elks; was affiliated with Red Cross Lodge No. 132, Knights of Pythias, and other orders. The funeral will take place tomorrow afternoon,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-10
BANK OFFICERS
 ARE REELECTED
Dividend of 7 Per Cent Is Declared and the Surplus Is Substan-
 tialIy Increased.

Huntsville, January 9-(Special.)- annual meeting of the stockholders of the New Market Banking company was held yesterday and the following officers were re-elected w F. Rodgers, president; w.. F. Yarbrough, vice president; R. N. Cole man, cashier. A dividend of per cent was declared and a substantial increase was given the surplus. This is one of the few small banks in this section of Alabama that did not limit withdrawals and it is shown that the bank now has 50 per cent of it's deposits in cash.
 The annual meeting of the United Chari- ties was held yesterday afternoon and the following officers were elected for the en- suing year: Mrs. Oscar Goldsmith, pres ident; Mrs. M. M. Blount, first vice preJ- ident; Mrs. G. w. Wise, second vice pres ident; Mrs. E. L. Kendall. secretary, and Miss Pauline Kranz, treasurer. The re- ports of the retiring officers showed that a great deal of work has been done by the organization in the year just closed. and that many people in distress had been relieved The society is in need of funds now to carry on the work of the busy sea son, and arrangements are being made for the holding of charity bazaar to con- tinue several days.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-10
MESSAGE IS READ
 TO LEGISLATURE
GOVERNOR VARDAMAN ALSO SENDS IN A VETO MESSAGE, BILL IS INTRODUCED FOR RE. LIEF OF STATE TREASURER.

Jackson, Miss, January 9.-(Special)- Governor Vardaman's message was read at noon. Governor Vardaman sent both houses veto message today. the senate getting one on the bill it passed two years arc preventing the revenue agent from assessing bank deposits. The gov ernor declared such a law would make banks be the refuge of the dollar and over all classes. The house bill vetoed was one creating an insurance bureau" on the lines of the tariff association, which was run out of Mississippi a few years since, because declared a trust.
 Representative Boddie got in house bill No. prohibiting gambling in futures and Senator Potter of Hinds introduced q bill reducing the bond of the state treas urer from s25o,0OO to s1Oo,0OO This is for the relief of Treasurer Elect Edwards, who cannot make the larger bond.
 A joint session was held during the aft ernoon to elect state librarian, there being four candidates nominated. They were Miss Matte Plunkett of Leake county, Mrs Minnie Wilson of Hatties burg, Mrs. Annie Tam of Kemper, and Miss Matte Buchanan of Harriston coun- ty. Before the roll call was concluded all the candidates withdrew and Miss Plunkett, the present incumbent. was unanimously chosen for third term of fol1r wears
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-10
PYTHIAN OFFICERS
 ARE INSTALLED
BANK OF AUBURN EARNS 12 PER
 CENT ON CAPITAL STOCK-THE
 ENROLMENT. AT THE POLY ITCHING IS STILL INCREASING.

Auburn, January 9.-(Special)-A public installation of the officers of the William J. Sanford Lodge, Knights of Pythias, was conducted last night with impressive form and ceremony in the auditorium of the public school building. A large aui- fence was present and delightful music was rendered by the college orchestra. An interesting address on the principles and praci'ee of the order was delivered by the outgoing chancellor commander, Dr. E. M. Wilcox. The officers were installed by Deputy Chancellor Commander pr. B. B. Ross. The programme was executed by the master of arms, Prof. G. N. Mitcham. The officers installed were as follows: W V. Jones, chancellor com mander; L. N. Duncan, vice chancellor the Rev. R. E. Ward, prelate; w. L.. Mitchell, master of work; W. D. Gibson, keeper of records and seal; A. M. Swope, master of exchequer; ". Ps Zuber, master of finance R. H. Drake, master at arms o. K. Sellers inner guard; J. T. Hudson outer guard.
 At the annual meeting Of the board of directors of the Bank of Auburn yester- day it transpired that the corporation had earned 12 per cent on its capital stock. Eight per cent dividend was declared and 4 per cent was passed to the undivided surplus.
 The enrolment of the Alabama Poly technic institute increases daily, the num- Der to date being GOT. This is the largest enrolment in the history of the college. There has been also the smallest percent
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-10
SMALL BLAZE AT DECATUR.
Commercial Savings Bank and Trust
 Company Increases Capital.

Decatur, January 9.-(Specal.) )-There was small blaze at the Tavern hotel in New Decatur at an early hour this morning. The fire originated from an unknown cause in the roof of the build ing, but the flames were extinguished before much damage was done. For while it looked as If the entire building would be consumed The Tavern is one of the most handsome hotel buildings in north Alabama. It was built several years ago by the Decatur Land company at cost of more than $100,000
 Sam Austin has leased the American hotel in Decatur to Abe Abrahamson. who will take charge of the hotel within the next few days
 At meeting of the board of directors of the Commercial Savings Bank and Trust company of New Decatur the cap ital stock of the bank was increased to $100.00O c. V. Dupont and William Scharfenberg were added as members of the board of directors and the old off, cers of the bank were reelected
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-10
MANDAMUS DENIED
 BY JUDGE EVANS
JUDGE OF PROBATE OF RUSSELL COUNTY IS SUSTAINED IN RE- FUSlNG TO ISSUE LIQUOR LICENSES AT GERARD.

Columbus, Ga., January 9.-(Special)- Circuit Judge Evans. at Scale, this after noon refused to grant a mandamus com polling Judge of Probate Benton of Rus sell county to issue liquor licenses for Cir ard. The whisky men may take the case to the Alabama supreme court.
 Two interesting points were made by the attorneys for the petitioner, w. J. Newman, who was an applicant for a liquor license in Girard One was that an act of the legislature of 1901, pro viding that all of Russell county should be dry with the exception of Girard, repealed the act of 1897, which made the sale of liquor in Girard unlawful, but provided that this should not take effect until Columbus, Ga., prohibited the whisky traffic. The other point was that the act of 1897 was unconstitutional, as the law was contingent upon something occurring in another city in another state. The law provided that the act should be- come operative when the Mayor of Co., lumbus certified to the Mayor of Girard that Columbus was dry" and the Mayor of Girard advertised this fact. The point was made that the law was contingent upon the will of the Mayor of Columbus: if he felt inclined to give the certificate, well and good; if he did not, the law fell to the ground. Any law which was con- ditioned upon the state of mind of any one individual could not stand the test, the attorneys for the petitioner declared.
 On the other hand, attorneys for the prohibitionists and for Judge Benton de- clared that the act of 1901 relating to prohibition In Russell county did not re- peal the act of 1897; that they did not conflict, and besides if a law is repealed it is necessary to do so specifically and not by implication. They also made the point that the real event which deter mined the prohibition status of Girard was the actual prohibition status of Co., lumbus that 1t was the going dry of Columbus, the event itself, which forced Girard to also join the dry column, rather than the certificate from the Mayor; that the certificate was simply an incident of the proceeding, the substan- tial fact being the refusal to issue any liquor licenses in Columbus.
 The Girard City Council did not know what Sthe outcome of the hearing would be, and so did little contingency" leg islation itself. fixing the liquor license for 1908 at $750, three times the amount col- lected last year. The aldermen reasoned on the principle that If the courts did allow saloons in Girard the city govern ment might as we'll get the benefit of it.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-10
News of Oneonta.

Oneonta, January 9.-(Special)-J. NJ. Harris has begun the erection of nice fiye-room cottage on the corner of A street and Washington avenue.
 The Blount County Teachers Institute will convene at Pine Bluff January 23
 Mrs. T. B. Mccain is visiting relatives in Birmingham.
 w. A. Allbritton of North Birmingham is visiting his daughter, Mrs. J. T. Stone.
 The commissioners court has been called to meet in special session Janu- ary IS.
 c. s. Sherrill has purchased the Rus sell building, which was partly destroyed by fire on November T. and has begun rebuilding it.
 The municipal election Monday passed off very quietly. The following were elected: Mayor, Rev. J. s. DeLoach; aldermen, John H. Donehoo, F. c. Ste phens, T. B. Russell and David Hood.
 Miss Irene Lowry died at the home of her brother, A. s. Lowry, east of One onta, Sunday. She was 6 years old, and died of dropsy. Her brothers, s. M. Lowry and James Lowry, of Bessemer, attended the funeral.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-10
Why Host
 My lob
Reasons Why Thousands Like Me
 Cannot Satisfy Their Employers.

'tI believe my fate is not unlike that of thousands of other workers who daily lose their places for reasons they do not know, and probably would not be- lieve. When their last pay envelope comes along, it is usually Your serv- ices no longer required" If the truth were known, the reason for their un- ceremonious removal would probably be that their usefulness was destroyed be- cause of some mental worry, bodily ail- ment or general indisposition. These things, as We all know, are the most fruitful causes of failure in all walks of life. The battle of Waterloo was lost because of a headache. In this quick age our minds must be clear, rapid. active, and free from outside influence or worry, or else we go down to failure with the throng of 'foaters" who go from one place of employment to an- other, giving no satisfaction to others or to themselves. constantly growing older and less useful, with no ambition, no will power, and no hope
 Every man requires from every other man the best that is in him. But no man can use or get the best that is sn himself until he is first free from all iretful indispositions and worries.
 That was my trouble. I was full of troubles. That's why lost my job My stomach in the first place was always
 
 it and my mind grew cloudy, and slow. I made mistakes, and grew grouchy. That was the end
 There are thousands like me, going about with quick lunch" faces, dyspeptic manners and repulsive atmospheres. No employer wants such mems services.
 Take my advice. A healthy stomach is half the battle, for 1t keeps your mind clear, and your face rosy. I have n healthy stomach now and hold a good position, and my employer is satisfied, and so am l.
 I started to take Stuarts Dyspepsia Tablets which I was told were good for the worst cases of indigestion and dys- pepsa. The first two tablets made a wonderful difference in my condition
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-10
CHILDREN ROBBED
 OF TWO HOLIDAYS
BIRTHDAYS OF WASHINGTON AND LEE FALL ON SATURDAY AND SUNDAY-THEY WILL BE cELE. BRATED, HOWEVER.

Montgomery, January 9-(Specfal1- It is singular fact that Lees and Washington's birthdays will fall this year on Sunday and Saturday and for this reason the schools throughout the state will have to postpone the observ- ance of a day in each instance.
 Lees birthday, January 19. falling on Sunday, will be celebrated Monday January 20, according to announcement today by Superintendent of Education Harry c. Gunnells. It was also decided to celebrate washington's birthday. February 22, on February 21, the Fri day preceding the holiday.
 The state department of educa tion has printed pamphlet giving the pro- gramme and selections for the celebra- ton by the sch ools of Lees birthday. The pamphlet will be sent to any school on application.
 Superintendent Gunnels urges that the holidays will be generally cele- brated with appropriate exercises by the schools of the state, and to this end it Is expected that interesting pro- grammes will be carried out befitting the occasions
 significant feature this year will be that Washington's birthday and ar- Dor day will be combined and that both will be celebrated on the same day. This Is somewhat unusual, but it is re- garded as a good move because in the past few years there has been little disposition to remember arbor day in Alabama. A pamphlet to contain special programme and selections for this day Is being prepared.
 The department of education also contemplates creating q new holiday for the schools to be known as Bird Day, which is to fall some time in May. The exact date has not been settled but announcements of programme and ex- ercises will be made in due time.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-10
RECIPE FOR COLDS

Mix half pint of good whisky with two ounces of glycerine and add one-half ounce Concentrated oil Of pine. The bottle is to be well shaken each time and used in doses of a teaspoonful to tablespoon full every four hours. The Concen- trated oil of pine comes in one half ounce vials packed in tin screw top cases which are intended to protect it from light and retain all the original ozone. Don't use bulk oil of pine or limitations of Concentrated. They are insoluble and work havoc to the kidneys. Any druggist has the Concentrated oil of pine.
 Concentrated oil of pine is the re- suit of many years experimenting by one of Philadelphia s foremost doctors who after endless research at last secured truly soluble oil of pine, so make sure to get the real thing. It also makes an excel lent salve to be applied externally on the chest or bruised parts. For this purpose a teaspoonful of the raw oil Is added to & saucerful of hot lard.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-10
CENSUS TAKING BEGINS.
Farmers Are Pledged To Reduce Cot
 ton Acreage.

Gadsden, January 9.-(Special )-The work of taking the census of the city was started today, and 1t is hoped that 1t can be finished within the next 30 days. The result of the enumeration will decide whether or not there is to be change in the governing board of the city.
 At the meeting of the Etowah County Farmers union held at Walnut Grove today 1t was decided to reduce the acre. age in this section. The farmers of the county are well satisfied, with the result of the unions work and are anxious to assist in further pushing the union prin- ciples.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-10
Funeral of E. A. Scale.

Selma. January e-tSpeclai'l-lhis morning from his late home on Alabama street occurred the fune9l of Ernest A. Scale. The deceased was only 2 years of age, but had a large number of friends who attended his funeral to pay the last mark of respect to his memory.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-10
Railway Officials In Selma,

Selma. January 9.-(special.)-W. A. Taylor, general passenger agent and C. A Benscotter assistant general passenger agent of the Southern rail- way, spent today in Selma. They are on an inspection trip over the line and from Selma went to Birmingham, thence over the Northern Alabama branch
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-10
No Whisky at EIba.

Montgomery, January 9.-(Special.) )-The anti-liquor forces have won out at Elba. The dspensary which the mayor tried so hard to keep open is closed, the stock of liquors attached for debts owed on rent and the whole outfit ordered sold on January 15.