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The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-31
BUCK HOLT SHOT IN MYSTERIOUS WAY
SOME CLAIM THAT HE COMMIT TED THE ACT HIMSELF, WHILE OTHERS BELIEVE IT WAS THE WORK OF OTHERS.

Athens, August 3o.-(Special)-A mysterious shooting took place last night at the cotton factory section of the town, which resulted In the death of Buck Holt, married man, who lived in one of the cottages belonging to the factory. There are so many rumors about the tragedy that 1t is difficult to decide which is correct.
 It is said by some that he fired the his father and others that the sh ot was fired by another, but the general be- lief is that he fired the shot which ended his life instantly
 It is said that a number of young men were at the home occupied by MT Holt and his mother-inlaw, Mrs. Vance, and that there was a revolver and the boys were snapping the gun. It is sad that Holt took it and turned it on him self, pulled the trigger and the only load there was In the chamber was struck by the hammer and the bullet entered his breast. He died without speaking. He walked the distance of three rooms before he fell, but never spoke.
 He was a good worker, and had for some years been connected with the livery business here as a helper. He had a wife and one child. His parents are prominent people and are deeply grieved over the terrible calamity. Ru- mor has it that four young fellows who were present at the time of the tragedy have gone. His father said to the reporter this morning that he was sure his son did not fire the fatal shot, but that it was done by another. An in vestigation will be made.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-31
Haskell Is Upheld.

Guthrie, Okla, August 30.-The su- preme court yesterday held that the attorney general had no authority to maintain or prosecute an action in the courts without the authority of the governor in the application made by the governor for peremptory writ of prohibition to prevent the district judge from hearing the suit instituted here against the 5rairie Oil and Gas company for alleged violation of the law. The court upheld the governor in every contention and held that he only was entrusted to enforce the laws of the state
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-31
UNUSUAL MOVES
 IN STOCK MARKET Failure of Brokerage Firm Had
 An Effect on Prices
CONDITIONS LOOK BETTER
Rock lsland-Frisco Stocks Are Aqain On Good Basis and Leading Rail- road and Industrial Shares
 Promise to Advance.

New York. August 30.-Natural condi- tions have often combined to make Au- gust month of importance in the finan- cial markets and the month now ending has been no exception, albeit, some of its more interesting events might be at tributed to unusual causes. Foremost among these was the failure of a prom inent commission firm under circum- stances that caused an investigation into Stock Exchange methods. An official inquiry Is now under way with a view to adopting rules governing operations on the exchange so as to make impos- sible any recurrence of last weeks extra ordinary incidents.
 Aside from the unsettled conditions that led up to and immediately followed the Stock Exchange failure referred to- stocks moved through the past week very much as they had done earlier in the month-in irregular and uncertain fash ion. It is interesting to note that up to the last few days the 20 leading rail- way issues showed no material change from the level of the previous fortnight. Later, however, under the stimulus of move in Southern Pacific common. which sent that stock up to a new high record, almost the entire active list moved forward. Comparison with prices of Au- gust shows no very great changes, ex- cept in Southern Pacific, which is LID 13 points; Union Pacific 85s, American Smelt- ing g, Reading 7h and Amalgamated Cop per f. In point of activity, as well as strength, the Hartman issues have again been foremost trading in Union Pacific and Southern Pacific common for the past six days aggregating the enormous num- Der of 1,100,0OO shares, or about 30 per cent of the entire weeks operations. Many rumors and conjectures have been advanced to explain the rise in Southern Pacific. but no official statement is yet forthcoming. Some recovery was made in the week by the Rock Island Frisco issues and less was heard about a re- adjustment of those properties.
 Industrial and mercantile conditions show somewhat better tone The floods in Georgia and the Carolinas, however, have wrought havoc to growing cotton and great number of industrial prop critics, while their effect on the general business throughout the stricken sections has given rise to some apprehension It is striking coincidence that the past week should have witnessed new low records for cotton. with very heavy nqui- dation. the whole resulting from the previous weeks collapse of a large cot ton pool. Money Is working easier at all the monetary centers. In the local market the most interesting feature was the steady shipment of gold coin to Can- ada. The movement aggregated we'll over S8,000.000 and was said to represent the discharge of Londons obligations to its colonial dependency.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-31
ARMSTRONG NOT KILLED.
Husband and Father of the Woman
 Did the Shooting.


 Knoxville. Tenn, August 30-At a late hour Friday night an Associated Press dispatch, dated Bristol, stated that Chas Armstrong, prominent and wealthy cattle raiser, had shot and killed Andrew Arnold, merchant, 14 miles north Of Rogersville, in Hawkins county. The shooting. 1t was said, was Alleged to be due to relations between Arnold and Mrs. Armstrong. Saturday night reputable and reliable citizen of Rogersv1lle in- formed the Journal and Tribune that the Associated Press dispatch was entirely wrong; that the facts were these: That MT. Wilmot, father of Mrs. Arnold, and Mr. Arnold had encountered MT. Arm strong and Mrs. Arnold together, and thereupon, one using shotgun and the other Winchester rife, Aley had per- haps seriously, but not fatally, wounded MT. Armstrong.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-31
WILL BE TRIED ON
 BIGAMY CHARGE

Jackson, Miss, August 30.-(Special.)- Sheriff W. T. Catts of Clinton, Ala, came to Jackson last night with re- quisition from the government of Alaba- ma, for Tom Deloach, white man want ed for bigamy. DeLoach was under ar rest at Kosciusko, and Is back in Ala bama by this time. DeLoach has wife living in this state, the daughter of a very prominent and prosperous farmer in Holmes county. He ran away with and married her when she was fourteen years of age. They finally separated and DeLoach took their child with him. Lat CT he applied for divorce and agreed to give up the child. That was done. and the petition for divorce is pending in the Holmes county court but has never been granted. DeLoach went to Alabama and married and 1t is understood here he was preparing to marry third wife near Kosciusko. when he was captured.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-31
COW QUESTION IS
 STILL A PUZZLER

Jackson, Miss, August 3o-(Special.)- J. Agricultural and Mechanical college, who have been keeping up with the fight be- tween the New Orleans board of health and the dairymen of that city, a fight that was precipitated by the recent in vestigations into the affairs of the col- lege and the testimony to the effect that President Hardy had sold cows known to have shown on the test applied to be infected with tuberculosis, are not only enjoying the situation but are very deeply concerned as to the outcome of the injunction suits brought by the dairy men to prevent the board of health in terfering with their business.
 The plaintiffs have had physicians and veterinarians to testify that the applica- ton of the tuberculosis test is an un- certainty, and that the disease cannot be communicated from cattle to human beings. Judge King, before whom tho proceedings are being held, has taken the case under advisement, being doubtful to his right to grant such an injunc- tion stopping the board of health in it's work.
 Mississippi is interested for the reason that this is the same board of health that rushed into print not long since in condemnation of the Agricultural and Me- chanical college for selling a half dozen cows to a New Orleans dairyman some two or three years ago, said cows hav- ing been declared diseased with tuber- culosis, and sold under that ban, the purchaser being fully advised of their condition.
 There are a good many people who know that the New York legislature en- acted law to protect dairymen from having their cows condemned by the tu- berculosis test, regarding it. evidently, as unjust and really a fad or fancy with some of those experts who had been making the tests.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-31
Not So Bad as Reported.

Little Rock, August 30.-According to the statement of officials of the Chi cago, Rock Island and Pacific railroad here, the report published yesterday afternoon to the effect that several em- ployes of the road had been discharged for violating the recently promulgated rule forbidding smoking of cigarettes is incorrect Division Superintendent F. J. Easley who issued the "anticigar- cite" order declares the report untrue and stated that so far as he knew the men referred to were at work tonight. General Superintendent Whitendon also declared the report without foul- dation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-31

FOR RENT-A nice room to gentleman, at 1210 goth street. Bell phone 1T26
 8-30-6t
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-31
SLASHES THROAT
 FROM EAR TO EAR
BRoODlNG OVER CHANCES OF RE COvERY FROM A SURGICAL OP- ERATIoN, w. B. SPENCE SEWERS
 WINDPIPE-HE MAY RECOVER.

Columbus, Ga.. August 30.-(Special.) Despondent because he was told by doctors that he would have to be oper- ated on for some trouble and that it was doubtful whethe the operation would save his life, w. B. Spence, a clerk in the employ of the Georgia Grocery company today walked into the back yard of his residence on Fourth avenue and cut his throat from ear to ear with a razor.
 Noticing that he did not return, his wife, after several minutes had passed, went into the yard to investigate and found him sitting down leaning on his head, his throat and clothing covered with blood.
 He was carried to the City hospital where five doctors gave attention to his wounds. He slashed his throat from ear to ear, severing the windpipe. But notwith standing this his condition is reported tonight as slightly improved and it is said that he has a chance for recovery, although faint one
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-31

FOR RENT-From September 15, the New Decatur (Alabama) hotel. Ad-
 dress T. c. Bingham, Talladega, Ala, or Thomas Turner New Decatur,
 Ala 8-30-2t
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-31

FOR RENT-A room suitable for three
 persons. A young man wishes room mate. GOT N 20th St S-29-3t
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-31
NEW NAVAL LAWS.
Plans Are Being Made to Frame New
 Code for Warfare,

London, Thursday, August 2o.-The SIX great powers of Europe and Amer lea, Japan, Spain and Holland have ac- cepted the invitation of Sir Edward Gray, secretary of state for foreign af- 1alrs, to attend conference for the framing of code of law for naval war 1are Ill the future. The conference opens on October l. Chief among tho subjects to be discussed is that of con- traband, the establishment of an inter- national prize court and the coaling of belligerents in neutral ports.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-31
Waiting and Watching.

Washington, August 30.-The report from London indicating the possibility of Great Britain taking some action to assist Holland in her dispute with President Castro and that there had been informal references to Venezuela between the British and American dip lomatic representatives on that sub ject called forth the statement by ofh- cials of the state department yesterday that the United States is simply watch ing and waiting developments in the Venezuelan affair. <.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-31
Tributes to Tony Pastor.

Elmhurst, Long Island, N. Y, August 3O.-Church rites over the body of Tony Pastor, the veteran actor-man- ager, were observed yesterday in St. Bartholomew's Roman Catholic church.
 The Rev. Father Kennedy was the eel ebrant of the requiem mass and deliv. cred brief eulogy. The cortege, con- sisting of many carriages and several landaus containing floral offerings, moved from the church to the Elks' clubhouse in Brooklyn, where the body will lie in state today and tomorrow.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-31
Thaws Fruitless Ride.

Fishkill Landing, N. Y., August 30.- Harry K. Thaw had another ride from Poughkeepsie to this place yesterday without making any progress in the action brought against him by Dr. WIT son to collect bill of $500 for services as medical expert in the Thaw trial on the charge of murder. Thaw will be brought down again Monday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-31
LEGAL NOTICES
Bankrupt Sale.


 In the District Court of the United States for the Southern Division of the Northern District of Alabama. In the matter of w. T. Williamson, bankrupt.
 The undersigned trustee of the estate of the above mentioned bankrupt will sell at auction to the highest bidder for cash all of the property hereinafter named, at 12 o'clock, noon, on Thursday, the 3rd day of September, 19oS Said estate consists of furniture lease accounts inventoried at about two thous- and dollars (s2,O0o.OW and stock of furn- iture in strictly first-class condition. in- ventoried at about six hundred and fifty dollars, G650.00). Said sale will be made at 404 North 18th street, Birmingham, Ala.
 Witness my hand this 27th day of Au- gust, 1908.
 8-2S-7t. F. s. DUNLAP, Trustee
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-31
Searching for Lost Brother.

Vicksburg, Miss, August 30.-After fruitless search here for his brother, Richard Wiggers, who disappeared from this city week ago. Dr. Dr. Ed win Wiggers of Cincinnati proceeded to Jackson today to continue the search. According to Dr. Wiggers, their father, H. M. Wiggers, president of the City Hall bank of Cincinnati, died several weeks ago and an estate of $20O,OO0 cannot be divided until the missing man is found.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-31

FOR RENT-One- story, Groom cottage, metal screens, newly painted, re-
 paired and neatly papered, with serv-
 ants house. 1110 South 14th st. Apply office Louis V. Clark & Co. 8-30-tf
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-31
Tragedy In Mississippi.

Memphis, August 30.-A special from Iuka, Miss, says T. w. Edwards, aged 90 years, prominent planter of this place, was shot and killed by c. w. Kimberly, aged 70, the shooting being the elimination, it is stated, of domestic controversy Kimberly and his brother, Sam Kimberly, have been placed under arrest.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-31
Notice.

The State of Alabama, Jefferson Coun- ty-Probate Court, August IS, 1903. Estate of Eva May Price, Minor.
 This day came Claudio Price, guard ian of Eva May Price, minor, and filed her application in writing and under oath, praying for the sale of certain lands, described therein, belonging to the estate of said minor, for her sup port, maintenance and education in q manner suitable to her condition and prospects in life.
 And whereas. the 18th day of Septem- ber 1908, has been set as a day for nearing said application and the testi mony to be submitted in support of same.
 It is therefore ordered that notice of the filing of said application and of the day set for hearing same be given by publication once a week for three suc- cessive weeks in The Age-Herald. a newspaper published in this county.
 s. D. GREENE, 8-17-3t-mo Judge of Probate.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-31
rhaw WIII Not Divorce Wife.

Poughkeepsie, N. Y., August 30.-Harry K. Thaw today denied unqualifiedly tho report that he intended to bring suit for divorce against Evelyn Thaw. He said the report was false in every detail He added that his wife was at present in a sanitarium taking a rest cure, but ho refused to divulge her whereabouts. Thaw said that he knew positively that his wife was not contemplating bringing proceedings for divorce
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-31
Notice.

An annual meeting of the stockholders of the Gilbert Nut-Lock company will be held at room No. 637, in the First Ma tional Bank building. Birmingham. Ala, on Monday. the 7th day of September, 1908. at 8 o'clock p. m.
 T, w. GILBERT.
 1 Dromldant
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-31

YOUNG man, single one, is bright and
 quick to learn; one of the best and most profitable businesses; fully estab- lished; must be prepared to invest very small amount of money; same amply secured; will bear fullest investi- gation; don't answer unless you mean business. H. B. C., care Age Herald.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-31
REAL ESTATE.

REAL ESTATE.
 
 FOR SALE. 160 acres Is miles of city, near railroad depot; 5000, terms easy; creek across one end of the farm; broom house, barn, stable, smokehouse, hen house, apples, peaches and pear trees. Hill farm would make great poultry and sheep farm. 22xS5, renting for s7.5O per month; :875-S-room cottage, 213 S. 11th st. Lot lease, sale, contract
 FOR RENT. 5-room apartment. modern, every room an outside room, porches and shade trees.
 L. G. PETTYJOHN, Phones 1101 and 465 1826h Sd Ave.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-31
ONE CENT 4 WORD

HATES-One cent a word a dayI no nd. taken for less than 25 cents for hrst insertion. Cash must accompany every order.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-31

WANTED-Men to learn barber trade,
 few weeks required, best paying work within the reach of poor man, can have shop with small capital. wages from SIP to s20 weekly wonderful demand for barbers. Catalogue mailed free. Moler Barber College, Atlanta, Ga. S-29-6t
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-31

me labor unions in Jackson are ar ranging Tor great celebration of Lapor Day on September 7, and have extended cordial invitations to labor unions or all other towns in the state to Joln forces with them. The various iraternal organizations of the city have aiso been invited to participate and most or them have accepted, so that tin tneie eoes not seem to be any ques- ton of great turnout.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-31
,D-sitnation bY experienced ali

WANTED-Situation by experienced all
 round office man. Several years as chief clerk Can handle men. Best of references furnished. Thoroughly ex- perienced in pay rolls, timekeeping and accounting. Steady and sober. A-49.
 care Age Herald. S-31-2t
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-31

WANTED-Man; we want live, ener- getic man who can mix with people and talk convncingly, to act as our local representative. We show people how to own their own homes and quit paying rent; thousands of people are ripe for our plan: there's a rich crop of dollars waiting for a good agent; we pay lib
 erally; if ambitious to earn big money. address The Prevalent Home Loan Co., Rox H Bainbridge, Ga 8-30-7t
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-31
ONE CENT A WORD.

HATES--One cent a word n day; no nd. taken for less than 20 cents for first insertion. c-sh must accompany every order.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-31

by young man, age 20, as soda dispenser and drug clerk. Reference. M. H. S., care Age Herald.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-31

WANTED-Job as inside wireman. or location for an electric shop. J. A. Legg, Jasper, Ala. 8-312
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-31
ONE CENI A WORD

HATES-One cent a word a dSyj no nd. taken for less than 26 cents for hrst insertion. Cash must accompany every order.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-31

tWANTED-Position, at once, by young
 man 25 years of age, as office as-
 sistant, or any kind of clerical work
 Best of references; will work on trial
 to prove ability: must have work at once; salary no object to start with N B. G., care Age Herald. S-31-2t WANTED-Competent and experienced collector wants position with some good firm: can furnish good references; am well acquainted in city of Birmingham. Address Box s09. Ensley Ala. 8-3l-2t
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-31
jl3 BUSINESS CHANGES.

vf1RTNER-Young man or lady. single, nt who can invest about $150 in estal,- ! \ ushed business; must be bright, busi-
 1 Ness: will stand careful irvestiga- stSoron. No trifiers. Doctor. care Age
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-31
ROOMS FOR RENT.

FOR RENT0Niceiy furnished room;
 close in. 2021 9th ave. s-29-3t
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-06-04
OLD GANG SEES
GL|MMER Of
HOPE /
TAFT'S MEMORIAL DAY BREAK
TO BE MADE THE MOST OF
BY FAVORfTE SONS LIKE
CANNON AND FAIRBANKS.

CHICAGO, June 4.-Roosevelt
may be the next nominee of the
republican party, after all. Sudden
life has been injected into the pres
idential boom of favorite sons by
belief that Taft can be defeated
on the issue of his remarkable
Memorial Day address at Grants
tomb, in which he referred to
Grants drunkenness. Second cleo
tive termers" are busy again trying
to force Roosevelt to accept the
nomination if he sees that Taft is
sure of defeat.
The fight is on in dozen diff
ferent quarters. News from In
dianapols shows the plan of the
alliance to defeat TAFT. Hitchcock
sees breakers ahead and has hur-
ried to personally direct the fight.
Speaker Cannon. who was on his
way home in a touring car, heard
the new and left his machine to
take a fast train
Hemenway, Fairbanks manager,
also abandoned an auto.
Hughes boomers and Knox man.
ayers are using every means to
make the most of peculiar situa-
ton. The speech will be mention
ed at every opportunity on the
floor of the convention.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-06-04
FLEA WEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP

There'll be a hot NIT bate at
the Pantages after the regular
matinee bill Saturday. The con-
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-06-04
FI1z TALKS ABOUT
FIGHTING KETCHELL

PORTLAND, June Al want to
meet this man Ketchell. The rll-
NOR that | have retired from the
ring is wrong. I'm still middle.
weight champion of the world and
ready to fight any and all corners, :"
said Bob Fitzsimmons, pugilist-
actor, who opens short engage
ment here Monday. Fitzsimmons
is accompanied by his wife, Julia
May Clifford, singer, who works
with the fighter in vaudeville. Fitz-
simmons is going to open negotia-
tons with Ketchell next week, he
says.
MILWAUKEE,, June 3.-Ketchell
is a stout favorite in the betting for
tomorrow nights fight. Chicago
fans are Papke's strongest sup
porters.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-06-04

do nothing but rest. But he isn't
that kind of millionaire.
He works from early to late, and
complains about the shortness of
time. He spends his time in over
alls, at his workshop, designing,
thinking, inventing, and getting re-
suits. He is fast becoming one of
the master inventors of the age. His
most recent inventions are the mer-
cury-vapor lamp, the static-cylinder
motor. The mercury vapor lamp is
the cheapest light known Mr.. Hew-
lit believes when the eight-cylinder
motor is applied to big ships it will
bring Liverpool within 80 hours of
New York.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-06-04
CIRCUS MAKES
FINE DISPLAY

The Sells-Floto circus displayed
a handsome street parade this fore
noon and the first performance Of
the Spokane engagement is on this
afternoon at Recreation park, near
the baseball grounds. In clean ap-
pearance and costuming the show
excels any that comes this way,
and the management promises
equal value in the performance
program. There is an extensive
menagerie with troupes of trained
animals, all displayed with an eye
to the artistic effect Crowds that
packed Riverside enjoyed the pa
rade.
The show plays tonight and
closes with afternoon and evening
performances tomorrow. A whole
hour is allowed in the menagerie
before the performance opens. The
Management claims that the tents
afford ample protection from rain.