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The bee., 1908-02-20
RUMORED SALE OF
GREEN RIVER TOBACCO
American Tobacco Company Believed to
be the Purchaser

pLouisville, Ky, Feb. IS
The meeting here of a number
of tobacco dealers aud buyers
from the Green River district
gave rise toa reporr that a big
tobacco deal had been pulled off
here. 1t is reported that the
deal involves the entire 1906
crop and what remains unsold
of the 1907 crop of Green River
tobacco to the American Tobacco
Co. The tobacco is warehoused
in Louisville.
The bee., 1908-02-20

A wagon loaded with tobacco
belonging to V. Mckinney, Of
Blubb Spring neighborhood, was
burned Sunday night and dyDa-
mite was placed in another load
but the explosion failed to take
place.
The tobacco had been loaded
on to the wagons and left in the
barn.
Whoever destroyed it, rolled
the wagons out into the open
where a fire was built under one
wagon and it was burned.
The other wagon and tobacco
were not damaged ON account Of
the failure OF the dynamite to ex-
plode.
The bee., 1908-02-20
Judse Henson will As.In 3 c.ndId..s-

Circuit Judge j. w. Henson,
of Dixon, Webster county, an
nOunces that he will again be
candidate for the circdit court
bench when his present term ex-
pires next year. This announce
ment on tho part of Judge Hen
son has been received with great
pleasure by members of the local
bar, as their association with
Judge Henson have been quite
pleasant and they admire his
conduct In Office. alaa a-
Judge Henson is serving the
people of this judicial district
for the first time and has made
himself decidedly popular.
The bee., 1908-02-20


Jesse Welborn, a well-known
farmer, sixty-tive years old, com
mitted suicide at his home, Dun
more, Muhlenberg county, Tues
day morning. After arising he
talked to his daughter Mabel
concerning her approaching mar
rage, telling her it was more
than he could bear. She told
him that she would not marry,
but would remain with him all
his life, Apparently happy,
he repaired to the barn and fed
his stock.
While his daughter was pre-
pairing breakfast she heard tie
report of a gun, but supposed il
was a hunter shooting birds.
When breakfast was ready she
called her father, and, failing to
receive a reply, went for him
and found him in the yard with
half has head blown OF. Tbs
daughter il prostrals'b
The bee., 1908-02-20
TROOPS FROM
MIDDLESBORO
Balance Of Co. II. Coming to
HOpknsvills and Cadiz
GOV. WILSON WILL GIVE
OUT NO IMPORTATION

Middlesboro, KY, Feb. 49,
The balance of the Company ID,
Second regiment, have been or
dered out. Sergt. Askby Dcbusk
will leave for Hopkinsyille and
CAdlz with thirty meni tonight.
Orders have also been given by
Gov. Wilson to get all the re-
cruits possible, as there is a BIG
demand for militia in Western
Kentucky.
The bee., 1908-02-20

Frankforh KY, Feb. lS.-Gov,
Wilson declined to make a state
ment as to the order for the
movement of Middlesboro troops.
He sail that in the future
the Elk, cutiye Department would
give out no Information as to
military movements.
The bee., 1908-02-20
Mrs. Adam Shank, Die, in jacksonville

Mrs. Adam Shanks Dies in MadisonvTlIe
Mrs. Adam Shanks a highly re-
spected Madisonvllle woman died
Saturday at the home of her son
j. H. Shanks in that place, of
blood poison of which she had
for some time been a sufferer.
She was in her 70sh year and
since glrlhOod had been acOnsist-
emit member of the Methodist
church.
She is survived by seven child
rem four boys and three girls.
The funeral services were held at
the Methodist church Sunday
afternoon, conducted by Rev.
Adams formerly pastor of the
jacksonville church, The burial
was at Odd Fellows cemetery.
The bee., 1908-02-20


Frankfort KY, Feb. lS.-Arthur
!. Vores, Secretary Taft's cam
paign manager in Ohio, called on
Gov. Wilson and other State of
ficials, coming here from Lexing-
ton this morning. Voryes sa'd
his mission was simply to pay
his respects to the new admins
tration and had nn political sig
nitlcance. 1t is generally believ
ed, however, that he is here in
ain effort to convert the Govern
or and State officials who are not
believed to be Taft men, TO line
up for the big Secretary.
The bee., 1908-02-20
DsprsdatiOns in Christian.

Hopkinsyille, KY. Feb. IT,
Night riders visited the McKin-
ney farm in North Christian
county, rolled out load of to-
baceO and destroys 1t.
The bee., 1908-02-20

The clothing aRd dry goods
store Of Draffen, Dick a o., a.
Mayheld was bsrAsa February
18th, With sll,oe less Insnr-
anss $40, $50.
The bee., 1908-02-20
fund, Tor Bsrss College.

New York. Feb. Is. -Presi-
dent William Goodell Frost, OF
Berea College, Kentucky, an
nounced at a meeting Of the Con
gregational Club last, night at
the Hotel ST. Denis that $4,000
already had been subscribed tc
the adjustment Of the funds Of
Berea IN addition to s20O,OOC
pledged By Andrew Carnegie.
Rramineths vslI,w label
The bee., 1908-02-20
young Farmer Alleged NirAt Ridsr.

HopkinsVille, KY, Feb. IT,
Robert Wood. theyoung farmer
who was arrested a few days ago
on the charge of having written
threatening letters to negro
named Dawson, was held to the
grand jury today. He appeared
for his examining trial, and the
negro was his accuser.
Evidence was produced to
show that Wood had been guilty
of writing a letter signed "Night
Rider" to the negro, advising
him to get out of the country at
once and to quit working in the
tobacco business.
Wood protests, his innocence.
He Is married and is a prosper
Gus grower.
The bee., 1908-02-20
Evansville Team Defeat, MadisonvilIs.

Madisonville, KY, Feb. 49,
The Evansville basket ball team
defeated the jacksonville boys
at the Y. M. @. A., building by
a score of 3S to Is. The line-up
was as follows: Evanyille-Mc-
Cool, +. f; Brockrieee,l i. f; Bel
low, centor; MOggele and Doug
las, r. g; Stupf. !. &. Madison
ville-R. w. Hunter, +. f; Ernest
Scott, |. f; Fay Ashby, center ;
Arthur Lyon, l. 9; Fred Bailey.
r. 9.
The bee., 1908-02-20
PrOmise to Rsturn.

The visitors were unable to
complete the work planned and
departed at 4 o'clock as quietly
as they had come, with promise
to return in the near future and
finish their work. After the vie
had Tins one after another been
whipped, they we're marched be-
yOnd the city limit and given
leave to return to their families,
while the simultaneous firing OF
a hundred guns in obediance to
the Captains order "Guns in
air." closed the most hideous
and appalling experience this
community ever passed through,
crumOaugh Had Denounced MObs
Judge Crumbaugh is over "A
years old and had been vigorous
IN denounclng the acts OF the
night riders in this county and
calling attention to the fact that
the outlaws should be punished
to the extent Of the law.
Judge Rucker had said that he
would resist the night riders, and
this caused the visit p aid him.
The members of the mob were
masked with black bands across
the eyes, and they wore the u.s.
ual white scarf on the shoulder.
none Of them were recognized.
The bee., 1908-02-20

Clarksyille, TeAn., Feb. IT.
Night Riders destroyed : barn
The bee., 1908-02-20

and its contents belonging to
Lige Nicholas, a non-association
farmer at Fredonia in this cOun-
-
The bee., 1908-02-20
SUNDAY WITH
NIGHT RIDERS
Early Hours Of holy Day Devoted
to Violence at EddyviIIe.
BOLDLY ENACTED UNDER
BROWNING PENITENTIARY WALLS
Police Jndge and Nine Other Men Whip.
ped. Nobody Ready to Resist.

Eddyville, KY, Feb. l6.-The
night riders bore down on Eddy
vile this morning at l O'Clock
300 strong. About 240 came
from the direction of the Trigg
county line, while al out sixty
were ferried across the river. 1t
is not known from where those
came who crossed the river, prob
ably about Central Furnace or
Energy. AS usual, they were
perfectly Differed and thorough
ly drilled.
The victims of the visitation
were Police Judge O. w. Rucker
former CITY Marshal Lesel Woods
Press Fralick, packdriver, who
sometimes acts as special police
man, and Grace Robertson who
has been a saloon porter. In
addition, six negroes we're severe
ly chastised.
Besides the severe whipping
given these men, the band called
on j. M. Bradshaw, the associa-
tion tobacco prizer, who operates
a poolroom on the side. and sug-
gested that he close out his pool
interests which he heartily con-
sented to do.
The bee., 1908-02-20

Pay yOnr subscription and
kslP ~ keep the law.
The bee., 1908-02-20
csanty Judgs warned.

The mob then visited County
Judge w. L. Orumbaugh aud sd-
monished him that his friendship
for the association hereafter
would be his protection against
punishment winch would have
already been administered but
for his age and his venerable
locks.
The four white victims and the
SIX negroes were taken together
to the river front and were each
horsewhipped in the presence OF
the others, the whips having been
requisitioned from nearby
hardware store. The men, after
being logged, were given GER
tain time in which to leave the
community. 1t is said they all
promised to so.
Bradshaw Only Tobacco Man.
The raid was not altogether in
the interest of the tobacco asso-
cation, as only one of the men
has or ever has had connection
with the tobacco business. That
is Mr.. Bradshaw, whose relation
to the association has been en-
tirely satisfactory.
The mob came into town after
hitshing their horses 4 half mile
The bee., 1908-02-20

out, stationed their sentimels
about the premises of every per-
sou to be visited and at firing Of
a hundred shots as signal from
the center of town, the RAID be-
gan.
The bee., 1908-02-20
Home Of Police Judge Wrecked.

gan.
Home of Police Judge Wrecked.
The police Judge, who has had
the name of being a bad man
about fighting, was the most diff
fcult 20 arouse. His widow shut
ters were torn from their hinges,
the doors thrown open and VOL
ley after volley fred into the
house before he came out. Upon
his appearance, he was required
to surrender his guns, which, af-
ter the flogging, were returned to
him dismembered and he was
charged never to again put them
together. To this request he
agreed.
Sheriff and Marshal Keep Indoors.
The town was completely in
possession of the raiders for three
hours. The Sheriff and city mar
shall were warned that it would
be best fer them 10 stay in and
both firmly concurred in that
view. More than a thousand
shots were fired, but fortunately
nobody was injured. A young
woman, whose curiosity led her
to open her window for a view
of the army, was struck in her
face by. few glancing shot fred
to quicken the speed of a daily
ing fugitive, but no harm was
done her.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1908-10-15
SHOOTS Wife,;
KILLS SELF.
Clement Wagner Of Bay City
Sought TO End Il All.
LEFT A PATHETIC NOTE.

Could Not Endure Being Separated
From Wife Any Longer-Man Died
Shortly After Attempted Double
Tragedy-Doetors Have Slight Hope
of Saving Woman's Life.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1908-10-15
Warner the Nominee.

Lansing, Mich, Oct. 13.-Governor
Warner becomes the nominee OF the
Republican party for chief executive
of Michigan by reason of the with
drawal OF DIR. Bradley, the latter
calling off his attorneys and abandon
ing further attempt TO secure the nom.
ination through recount proceedings.
Although Bradley thus retreats, he
by no means climbs into Warmers
band wagon, but instead has issued
a belligerent statement in which he
reiterates his former charges that
there were gross irregularities and
faud in the primary election, robbing
him of the nomination and declares
that he had proof TO substantive his
statement had not the supreme court
prevented its being presented to the
board
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1908-10-15
Preacher Married Choir SINGER.

Port Huron, Mich, Oct. 10-That
Rev. Evan T. Evans, former Episcopal
rector of Sarnia, and Miss Nellie St
Clair Davis, choir singer in his for.
mer charge, we're married in Niagara
Falls, n. Y, the day after their dis
appearance has just been learned.
This news has added to the sensation
al phases of the affair, for in Sarnia
It was not known that the pastor had
been divorced from his first wife.
When the first Mrs. Evans left Sar-
mia for her home in Wales, it was an
rounced that she was going there to
give her children the benefits Of an
education in the old country. There
was no intimation that there had been
a serious falling out between the
couple.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1908-10-15

Bay City. Mich, Oct. 13-"Please
forgive me for this act and see that
Flo and / are buried side by side in
my little lot In Forest Lawn at Sag
NAV. If cannot have her in life
will have her in death. This parting
has set me crazy Tell my brother
Ben to help you. You will find him at
302 North Franklin street, Saginaw. -
The above note partially explains
the reason for Clement A. Wagner,
laborer, shooting his wife, probably
fatally injuTing her, and then sending
bullet into his own brain. Wagon
er died an hour and half after the
attempted double tragedy. The note
was addressed to Miss Maud Mac
Kenzie, a neighbor.
For some time past, Wagner and
his wife had been separated. They
had lived at ola Saginaw street, where
the shooting occurred but the wife
had left because OF trouble she had
with her husband. Two weeks ago
Wagner intimated to friend that he
would kill himself If his wife did not
return to him. Shortly before the
shooting he entered McPhee's saloon.
near his home, and called to the boys
to have a drink. This will be the
last you will have with me, fellows"
he is said to have remarked
Wagner Immediately left the sa-
loon, and, going to HIS Saginaw street
home, he found his wife. The couple
quarreled for few minutes, when
Wagner pulled revolver from his
pocket and fired at the woman. The
bullet entered her cheek, coming out
through the mouth. She ran from
the house and sought shelter in the
residence of Miss Mackenzie, next
door. Wagner placed the revolver
TO his temple and fired.
Both were removed to Mercy hos
pital. but Wagner never regained
consciousness. Physicians have slight
hope of the woman's recovery.
The couple came here from Saginaw
a year ago. Wagner was member
Of the Twenty eighth Michigan regu-
lars and saw service in the Philip
pines.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1908-10-15
W here Bullets Flew,

David Parker, of Fayette, n. Y, a
veteran of the civil war, who lost foot
at Gettysburg, says: 1.-THE good Electric
Bitters have done is worth more than
five hundred dollars to me. i spent
much money doctoring for bad case
of stomach trouble, to little purpose.
/ then tried Electric Bitters, and they
cured me. now take them as tonic,
and they keep me strong and well"
SOC. at Geo. Il. Sharrar's drug store.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1908-10-15
Woman EeII to Her oeath.

Detroit, Mich, Oct 10.-yirs. Bird.
get Fairbanks 1912 Congress street
west. Chicago, a delegate to the con.
vention OF the Women's Catholic Order
of Foresters. met instant death by a
fall down the elevator shaft at the
Grand Union hotel. Just how the ac-
cident happened the attaches of the
hotel are unable TO explain. The ele.
vator. in charge of Il. j. Gallagher,
was at the top of the building. Gal
lagher said he was sure that the doors
on all the floors were closed when he
made the trip up. Mrs. Fairbanks
was about fifty-five years old
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1908-10-15

aysc' snd Cathartics which purge. unload the
, ,genlten the digestive and expnlsive oreans
xS,ive Iron-ox Tablets are as different In
g fc~t IS truth Is from falsehood. They nourisb
II vig0r 20 do the work nature Intended, thus
. fecting permanent cure by perfectly safe and
'atural means. The best laxative for children.
aocolate coated tablets, easy TO take, never grpf
y La1scate. loc. CSC and 500 at all drug storcs
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1908-10-15
VIII Found New Town.

Cadillac. Mich, oct. 13.-The new
branch of the Grand Rapids e. Indiana
railway from Lake City to Houghton
lake was completed Monday to a poinl
two miles from the lake. and at that
point. in a dense wilderness. a new
numbering town will be founded. II
will be known as Merrett. The new
road will pass through many miles OF
unbroken wilderness, and its purpose
at present IL TO get out millions OF
feet of lumber that has stood because
OF LACK OF railway facilities.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1908-10-15
Would Mortgage The Farm.

A farmer on Rural Route 2, Empire,
Ca, w. A. Floyd by name, says:
"Bucklens Arnica Salve cured the two
worst sores / ever saw; one on my hand
and one on my leg 1t is worth more
than its weight in gold / would not be
without it if / had to mortgage my
farm to get it, Only 25c. at Geo. Il.
Sharrar's drug store.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1908-10-15
Tha Rnsl LaratIyn Ear e.hiIiren.

Parents should zee 70 II that theirchldren have "a
laturai, easy movement Of the bowels cacn g..
o not desc the child with salts or rripirg pills,
tAty are TOO powerful in erect, ana literally G.
cir little iusides TO pieces, leaving fhc log
reakened ana less able to act naturally than beiur
he bowels, and stimulate All tae little organs Is
nfltly activity. Chocolate Goa ca fchlefe, gaf.
ssf Iey n 81 ~ II Z lssaie. %, CSC sud Sl0o
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1908-10-15
MIX TO Remove Stains.

Scalding hot milk will remove stains
from linen and cotton more effectively
than boiling water.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1908-10-15
Seldom.

People seldom forget the names OF
faces of those whom II may pay TO
know.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-09-21

increase in labor has toned up the fish market and refrigerator. ears are being extensively used on some divis- ions. To handle the freight from de- pot to local destiny has created de- mand for draft animals and this busi- ness is also looking up.
 It is said now on all sides that the erstwhile panic Is about to become an unpleasant memory for the rapid in- crease In every line of business bellies any further talk Of hard times.
 By those who know, it Is said this increase In business will help the cot ton price. there being plenty of work for all soon will create vacancy In the alleged stocked store rooms of the manufacturies and these gaps will have. to be filled. Already there Is what might be called a tentative de- mand for finished cotton products and with work in plenty the cotton price is sure to rise higher. When this comes, and If 1t comes soon. the cot ton held in the rural districts will stagger the roads If suddenly turned loose, for how 1t will be hauled to market Is a grave question In railroad circles.
 In retail circles the store windows are showing new lines of goods. the fall trade is already brisk In spite of
 Ngh prices and 1t Is said in a few more months the panic will Indeed be forgotten
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-09-21
BUYS PLANTATION
GOVERNOR CoMER INTERESTED IN
 A BIC DEAL.
Conner, and Conner Have Bought Splendid Plantation Few Miles
 From Louisville, Ga.

It is announced in the Georgia papers that the firm of Conner and Conner. composed of Governor B. B. Conner and his son have purchased a large plan tation of 1000 or 5000 acres In Geor- gia near Louisville. The price paid Is said to have been sso,000.
 The news of the purchase does not come as great surprise to Alabam- ians. as 1t was announced some time ago that the Governor had sold a large part of his plantation between Eufaula and Union Springs to a development company, and was seeking lands else- where on which to continue his, agri- cultural operations.
 The plantation which Governor Com CT and his son Fletcher Conner have purchased. was sold by Hugh M. Conner. a son of the late H. M. Conner, for many years president of the Central of Geor- gia railroad. Hugh M. Conner Is ct the present time a resident of New York city. The plantation which he has dis posed of contains In addition to the acreage several nice dwelling houses ten pin allies, $10,000 chapel. library. fine flour mill. and what is said to be the finest fishing place in Jefferson County Georgia. The property Is locat- ed eight miles from Louisville and is convenient to the railroad. It is con- sidered one of the best plantations in Georgia.
 It is announced that Fletcher Conner will reside on the newly purchased farm and will conduct its operation.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-09-21
NEWS OF BENTON.

Benton, Sept. Especial )--Last Monday marked the opening of the Benton public school under favorable auspices, with Miss Julia Yeatman of Marion as principal The enrollment was about the same as last year.
 Newton and Willie staggers left last Monday for Sewanee. Tenn. where they will enter the University of the South to complete an academic and literary course.
 pr. H. c. Clements has recently had his drug store overhauled and re- painted, which adds greatly to the appearance of 1t.
 Mrs. g. F. Houston of Selma is the guest of her cousin, Mrs. W. E. Car" Iisle
 Rev. c. K. Williams filled his regu- lar appointment in the Methodist pull pit here last Sunday.
 Ernest Staggers will leave Monday to enter the selma Military Institute.
 Mrs. Joe Russell of Lowndesboro organized a woman's Home Mission Society here last Sunday, with the following officers: Mrs. R. M Will Hanson, President; Mrs. Martha Walk CT, Vice-President; Mrs. Alice Miller Recording Secretary; Mrs. Belle Par ker. Corresponding Secretary; Mrs. John Fielder, Jr., Treasurer.
 Burns wooley of Selma was a recent visitor to our town.
 Miss Sadie Garber of Demopolis is teaching the Frances Cleveland School of Petronia, near here.
 John K. Robinson of Marion arrived last evening on short visit to rela- tives and friends.
 Mrs. s. T. Pruitt Is visiting rsla- tives in Selma and Opelika.
 MT and Mrs. J. B. Clements attend ed an interesting game of baseball in Montgomery last Wednesday.
 After short visit to her parents Mrs. Robert Smythe of Notasulga re- turned to her home. accompanied by her mother. Mrs. T. N. Dudley.
 The many friends of Miss Jessie williamson will be glad to know that she has accepted a position in local telegraph office in Montgomery.
 Miss Arabella Walker has returned from a pleanant visit to Berlin.
 c. F. Cowling. who has a position in Selma. spent last Sunday with hts family here.
 Julian Cadden, son of our townsman Joe Cadden, passed through here a few days ago en route to Professor Starke's school, of Montgomery.
 After spending a few days here with relatives, Miss Susie Clare Miller re- turned to her home In Greenville.
 Crops have deteriorated very much In this section of country, owing to recent drought and boil worms.
 w. V. Bozeman and family of Ra- mer are here for the season, the for mer having charge of the public steam gin
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-09-21
----------------------- ADDITIONAL COAL CARS.
L. and N. Distributing Them Through
 out the Birmingham District.


 out the Birmingham District.
 Birmingham. Sept. 20.-(Special.)-- Apprehenjing some trouble In supply ing cars while the resumption of op- erations are on at the coal mines in this State. following a strike which lasted two months and then strong depression for several months before that the Louisville & Nashville Rail- road saw 1t the past week to send out one of its transportation officials from the oflce here to hurry back the empty ears which carried coal from here and also those empties which have been standing on side tracks In tho Southern territory.
 As a consequence of the efforts of this official, there has been received in this district since Saturday after noon several hundred coal cars which are being distributed tonight to be in readiness at the mines Monday when the mines again begin producing coal. There will be several hundred ad- ditional miners given employment at mines along the L. & N. Railroad alone on tomorrow. Similar condi- tions are reported from the mines along the Southern Railway and on the Frisco. All the empty cars that can be traced out are being brought to this section as there Is evidence that every possible car will be need ed.
 The railroads in the Birmingham district are again enjoying good trafic and there was some cleaning up done in the local yards on the main line preparing for the work in the mineral districts tomorrow. Ship ments of coal and pig iron. not to mention the steel, steel rail in par ticular. are growing nicely and prom ise to be of much consequence short Iy Indications pointing to Sunday work being necessary with engines from the mineral branches again fin order to keep the main line well cleaned of the business.