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The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1908-12-28

Mrs. II. w. Long of Martel. receiv-
ed a telegram Christmas morning,
calling her to Jacksonville to attend
the bedside of her sister. Mrs. Z. D. S.
Curry. who was thought to be dying,
Mrs. Long found her slightly better,
but at best she can live for only a
few days. Mrs. Curry is II years of
age and has been q resident of Jack
sonville for many years and is the
widow of a well known Confederate
soldier She is much older than Mrs.
Long and upon the death Of The moth
er. took her part and raised the young
sister. Mrs. Long
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1908-12-28

Every case of. backache. weak back.
bladder Inflammation and rheumatic
pains is dangerous If neglected. for
such troubles are nearly always due
to weak kidneys. Take DeWitts Kid
ney andtBladder Pills. They are anti
septic and soothe pain quickly. Insist
upon DeWitt's Kidney and Bladder
Pills For weak kidneys and infiam-
nation OF the bladder they are I'M
equalled- Regular size soc. Sold here
by Anti Monopoly Drugstore.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1908-12-28
A HEALTHY FAMILY

Our whole family has enjoyed COOL
health since we began using DR.. King!
New Life Pills. three years ago" says
L. A. Bartlett, OF Rural Route l, Gull
ford Maine. They cleanse and tonl
the system in gentle way that does
you good 25c. at all drug stores.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1908-12-28

The Star hears with sincere regret
of the serious Illness of Mr.. J. ]. Til
lis, of DeLand, who IS suffering with
rheumatism. He was confined TO his
bed two months, but can now be
about the house on crutches. Mr..
Tillis and family were former resi-
dents of Ocala, where MT. TiIlis was
engaged for number or years in the
tie business and cut q large tract OF
land near Martel and was very sue
cessfui in his business.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1908-12-28
THE cuRREcr TINE

To stop cough or cold is JuEt as soon
as il starts-then there viii be no
danger OF pneumonia or consumption
Just a few doses OF Ballard's Hors-
hound Syrup takenlat the start win
stop the cough. If 1t ffls been running
on for sometime the kn.aturent viii be
longer. but the cure IS sure Sold By
the Anti Monopoly Drssi,ztors.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1908-12-28

Mrs. NJ. M. Little will entertain the
girls of the Junior Epworth League OF
The Methodist church tomorrow aft
ernoon at her Eome. They are bound
to have a good time for that is what
Mrs. Little always dispenses to all
coniers at her cheerful home.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1908-12-28

Mr.. and Mrs. George Euhl returned
today from Miami. where Mr.. Bull
was married Dec. % TO Miss Blanche.
Bartoshaw. Mr.. Bull. Si,3 OK Shady
met the newly married couple and,
took them to the parental home. where
with friends splendid supper awoit-
ed the happy pair.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1908-12-28

Mr.. and Mrs. c. w. Gamsby and son,
Cameron. Of Alabama. are in town for
the winter and have rooms with Mr..
and Mrs. c. w. Marshall. During
their stay in the city Mr. Gamsby
will erect ,cozy home opposite Mr.,
T. 7. Munroe's residence.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1908-12-28

The placard in the Munroe &
Chambliss Bank window. giving the
name OF the winner of the $25 prize
and the exhibit of corn that won. Is
attracting a great deal Of attention.
John Gist, of Mcintosh. aged 16. was
the fortunate youth. The corn on
display is in a basket and every
passer by looks at it and says, Hard
n beat"
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1908-12-28

The Star hears with sincere regret
that Editor A. p. Jordan. Of the Punta
GOrda Herald, who spent month at
Eastman. Ca, returned home last
week. receiving little or no benefit
from his trip and still subject to the
fevers that have been affecting him
all fall.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1908-12-28

Prof. J. h Crimson. who will take
charge OF the Marion county schools
next week as superintendent. will go
up to Gainesville tomorrow TO attend
the state teachers meeting.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1908-12-28

Mrs. B. B. Kicker. OF South Lake
Weir. who spent Christmas with her
son. Mr.. Ernest Kicker in Jacksonville.
returned home yesterday.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1908-12-28
WEATHER FORECAST

Washington. D. c., Dec. 2S.-Partly
cloudy tonight and Tuesday with
probable shovfrs in north portion;
warmer in north and west portion to-
night.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-26
FIRE DESTROYS
 WHISKY HOUSE
BEFORE THE FIRE IS OUT THE PROPRIETOR BUYS DISTILLERY STOCK AND WILL BE READY FOR BUSINESS AT ONCE.


 Chattanooga, February 25.-(special. J. Fire which tonight originated in the fourth story of the warehouse of the R. M. Rose Whisky. company, completely gutted the building and destroyed the largest single stock of whisky in the south, which was valued at $15OO00. Ram dolph Rose. president and general man. ager of the company, arrived on the scene in less than b minutes after the flames were olsccvered, and before the 1iremen had them under control he pur- chasd the famous Wakeman distillery, in- cluding a stock of G0OO 50-gallon barrels of whisky for the sum of s250,0O0, and will open business here Wednesday morning at 9O9 Market street at the usual hour.
 Before the fire was extinguished Mir. Rose ordered two car loads of whisky from his branch house at Jacksonville and a train load from his bonded warehouse at Gilmore, Ga. The deal made by him for the Wakeman distilery is said to be the largest eyel made in the south on such short notice.
 MT. Roses loss is covered by insurance, and he says his business will not suffer, as he is fully equipped to handle orders as usual Wednesday morning.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-26

years ago, has disappeared under the as saalts of cAe moral sense of the people. Stock and grain gambling are under the ban of this era of conscience. That this form of gambling is injurious to public morals all must admit; that the peniteu- tiaries reap an annual harvest of embez- zlers from it no one can deny. The trans actions that amount to gambling on the rise or fall of the market should be pro- hibited, and severely punished wherever they may take place, and with them will go one of the greatest evils of our coun- try. The bucket shop is already con demned, and if the stock exchanges do not clean themselves of gambling they will be cleaned out by the people, for con- science has whitten that the gamblers must go. Too many men have been seek ing wealth without the corresponding h. clination to labor for it's achievement. Too many have forgotten the divine in- junction. "In the sweat of thy face shalt thou eat bread" The gambling mania is the outgrowth of this inordinate desire for wealth, and with it's abolition busi- ness and the prosperity that comes from business will be upon a more moral, and, therefore, a firmer foundation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-26
.ONE KILLED AND ONE HURT IN EXPLOSION Man Grew Careless With Dyna-
 mite At Feeders SELECTING SCHOOL SITE Bessemer Committee Meets, But Fails To Agree On Location For New
 SchooI-PersonaI and Gen
 eraI News of 6essemer.
SELECTING SCHOOL SITE

Bessemer, February 25.-(Special) )-One man killed and one man seriously if not fatally injured is the result of an ex- plosion which occurred in slope No. 4 of Reeders' mines this morning about Il o'clock. Both were negro miners and the man killed, whose name Is John Todd, was killed almost instantly. Jake Boyd, who was so badly hurt, was taken to Readers hospital immediately after the accident and everything possible done to save his life. At late hour this even- ing 1t is reported that he has a chance to recover, although it is admitted that he is very badly hurt.
 From what can be learned with regard to the accident, it appears that 1t was caused by a premature explosion, while the negroes were getting ready to make a tamp.
 There were a good many miners with in a short distance of them at the time, but fortunately they were out of range when the explosion occurred. It was were a good many more hurt, but 1t was soon found out that only these two hap pened to be in the way.
 It is supposed that the miners had be- come a little careless as to the way they were handling the dynamite, and the ne- bad fix that he is unable to impart any information as to how the accident occurred.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-26
MURDERER KILLED
 THE WRONG MAN
THE ANARCHIST SLAYER OF THE
 PRIEST IS ALLEGED TO HAVE
 MADE A STATEMENT TELLING WHY HE COMMITTED MURDER.

Denver, Colo, February 25.-The Post today published what purports to be statement said to have been made by the assassin, Giuseppe Alio, alias Giuseppe Guarnaccio, alia Angelo Gabrielle, from which it appears that Father Leo was not the priest whom he intended to murder but was mistaken by him for a young Italian priest who had been condemned to ceath by a band of anarchists who had been exied from Sicily. This priest, it is stated, had been foremost in the warfare against the malcontents in Avolo, Sicily, which eliminated twelve years ago in an attack upon an Easter procession in the streets of Avolo In the fight the priest was struck on the head with club by 8 rioter, receiving wound which left a scar. This priest, whose name was not printed, came to America. At meeting of the exiled anarchists in Buenos Ayres, Alio is said to have confessed he was chosen by the lot to kill the priest and was sent to this country for the purpose.
 He did not know where to look for the condemned man, but is reported to have said that he identified Father Lea as the man on January 2e thinking he saw 0 scar on his forehead. When told by the interpreter that the priest be had killed was a German had never been in Sicily and that there was no scar on his fore head. Alio burst into paroxysm of grief, and after it had passed, calmly said: If have killed the wrong man l am very sorry, but I will take the consequences like d man."
 Alio said his wife, who deserted him in consequence of his attacks upon the church, is living in Pagenia, Province Of Sieracassa, Sicily, and her name is Sebas- tiana Alio.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-26
SPEAKER CANNON
 TALKS TO TEACHERS
GEAR OF THE HOUSE APPEARS IN A NEW ROLE AS HE DISCUSSES THE VALUE OF EDUCATION TO THE FUTURE CITIZEN.

Washington. February &.-That it Is better to be educated in university sup ported by the people. no matter how hum- ble, than to be taught in marble halls built by one or two persons, was the dec- laration of Joseph G. Cannon, speaker of the national House of Representatives at the seventh annual convention of the department of superintendents of the Ma tional Educational association which opened here today. The speaker had pre- vously referred to the University of Illi- nos. which he said, is supported by tax, ing the people of that state.
 Speaker Cannon referred to the fact that the superintendents of public instruction came into contact with fifteen million youths who are qualifying for sovereign ty. Not all superintendents are good su- perintendents,' he said. "and not all leg islators are good legislators. But when we depend upon the universal deity all things work out. The civilization can only remain and prosper as teachers ana parents are helpful in leading those who are to be led. No one can strengthen the legs of child by walking for him. Physi- caily and mentally each unit must pros per by itself. Our civilization rests upon tue unit.' --
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-26
Good Game.

The basketball boys from Pratt City came over this evening and played a game with the boys from this little burg. The final score was Bessemer 28 and Pratt City IA. so that would indicate that the home boys played the game from start to finish. The game was good through out and one of the most pleasing fea- lures about it was the entire absence of the rough method of play which has characterized some of the games.
 There is no denying the fact that the Pratt City boys have a hustling good team, and they were in the game to win, and that they lost is no fault of theirs, but the defeat must be laid to the fact that the Bessemer boys were determined that they would not be beaten, especially in the historical hippodrome.
 The feature of the game was the play- ing of Phil Lacy for the locals and the good work. of Inman for the Pratt City team.
 The following composed the lineup:
 Bessemer-J ohnson and Lacy, forwards: Houston, center; Homer Hurd, Henry Hurd, and Bumgartner, guards.
 Pratt City-Inman and Robertson, for wards; w. Markham, center; Carraway and s. Markham, guards.
 The Bessemer team will go to Gadsden on Friday evening, where they will meet the team of the Gadsden Young Men s Christian association.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-26
GOVERNOR FOLK
 SCORES GAMBLING Death of Race Track ForecaSted
 In Strong Address KILL RAGING. SAVE THE MEN
KILL RAGING, SAVE THE MEN
Governor Says the Era of Conscience Has Arrived and That Certain
 Forms of Legalized Vice Must Be Abolished.

New York, February 25.-Attacking race track gambling as prolific breeder of crime, and supporting the efforts being made to end this form of gambling in this state, Gov. Joseph W. Folk of Mis- souri addressed. the Civic Forum at Car negie hall tonight.
 Governor Folks subject was "The Era of Conscience"
 He declared that within a short time the legalized vice of race track gam bling would be thing of the past from one end of the country to the other. The speaker expressed the belief that the ethi- cal widening which the country was un- dergoing would prove permanent. In the era of conscience, now beginning, he >said, stock and grain gambling must go.
 Governor Folk said;
 Look at the subject of gambling, one of the greatest of vices. It has only been a few years since race track gam bling, and gambling of other kinds were not considered as involving moral wrong. The public conscience began to realize the fact that race track gambling is prolific breeder of crime, and a corrupter of youth. When I was a. prosecuting attorney of St. Louis I saw a constant stream of young men passing through the criminal courts on their way to the penitentiary, made embezzlers and thieves by the alluring gambling of the race track. The state was in partnership with this gambling, and licensed it, the pro- ceeds going to the state fair. One of the first things I did when I became governor was to recommend that the state support it's fair by proper appro- priation, that the law licensing this form of gambling be repealed, and in its place a law be enacted making the registration of bet on a horse race felony. After a hard fight this law was enacted, and it has been enforced since it became a law three years ago. The results have been so satisfactory that no one would dare attempt to bring back the days of the state race track gambling rake-off. It was said when this law was recom- mended that it's passage would destroy the breeding of fine horses in the state. Those who favored its passage urged that the breeding of horses did not depend upon gambling That they were correct has been demonstrated by the fact that there have been more fine horses raised In our state without gambling than when gambling on horse racing was licensed. However that may be, it is more import ant to breed men than horses; and all the blooded horses in the world are not worth the ruined life of one young man. The public conscience has ended this form of gambling in our state, and is assail- ing it here in New York, and in all Inc other states where it is now permitted In a short time this legalized vice will be a thing of the past from one end of the country to the other.
 Corrupted Officials.
 Except where the officials whose duty 1t is to enforce the law are corrupted, ts give the privilege of lawlessness to this class, the open gaming house. so com mon in nearly all the larger cities few
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-26
INJURED BY EXPLOSION.
Molten Metal Is Poured Into Pan On
 Top of Ice.

Johnstown, Pa., February 25.-With a concussion that shook houses and business buildings within a radius of several blocks, broke windows and inflicted other damage to the property, an explosion to- night in the iron converter buildings of the Cambria Steel company seriously in- jured and practically wrecked the large building.
 Edward Doran. Harry Bartlebaugh, Steve Salkey and John Purvey were seri- ously burned by molten metal
 In one of the mixing pans there was a thin layer of ice and when this came in contact with the metal. the explosion re- suited.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-26
Fannie RIoomfieId.zeisler.

Madame Fannie Bloomfield-Zeisler, the distinguished pianist, will arrive in Bir- mingham Friday morning and will ap- pear in a recital at the Jefferson the formers have been heard here but it is safe to say that no one of them gave more genuine pleasure than -Zeisler, who gave recital to large and cul- tured audience four or five years ago.
 This woman has prodigious technique, fine poetic feeling and the art of making the piano sing. Parties of music students and music lovers are coming from many towns within a radius of 100 miles and the indications point to crowded house.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-26
ADJUSTMENTS.
"The Ham Tree" Comes Today.

Mcintyre and Heath, the famous black face" entertainers, who are now starring in Klaw & Eranger's production of '"The Ham Tree" will be the attraction at the Jefferson theatre today, matinee and night. This piece is a musical novelty with very large chorus, gorgeous cos tunes and scenery and a series of spe- cialties introducing novel spectacular eff fleets. The music, dancing and songs are praised in the highest terms everywhere.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-26

tion of his published charges that wrong
 full methods had been used by the Elec- tric Boat company to secure legislation, in Congress and that members of the House committee on naval affairs had been i'm properly influenced by that company. Dur ing his statement MT. Lilley was briefly cross examined by members of the com mittee. Speaker Cannon presided over the meeting. MT. Liley declined to make
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-26
Miss Robson In "soIomy Jane.v.

In "Salomy Jane" the new western play, descriptive of California life dur ing the time of the vigilantes, Liebler Co. have secured for Miss Eleanor Robson a stage work of such masterly material and enduring popularity that New York claimed it as it's own all last season and the first month of the present season. "Salomy Jane'' will have it's first production here at the Jefferson the atre next Monday night.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-26
Navy Man Found Dead.

Mobile, February 25.-George Rogers, who was with Admiral Farragut at the battle of Mobile bay, was found dead here today at his home by mem bers of his family He formerly re- sided at New Haven, Conn.,, and was member of the Grand Army of the Republic at that place.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-26
Death of Young Lady.

Ila May Tyler, aged 20, died this after noon at o'clock at the home of her mother on Fourth avenue. after a short illness. of tuberculosis. Services will be sleld from the late residence tomorrow afternoon. Interment will take place at Cedar Hill, Jacobs & Son in charge.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-26
STATEMENT BY LlLLEY.
Congressman Appears Before House
 Committee on Rules.

Washington. February 25.-Representa- tive Lilley of Connecticut appeared to- day before the House committee on rules in executive session, and made state ment intended as a general substantia-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-26
Iron Plant Reonened

Reading, Pa. February 25.--The lo- cal plant of the American Iron and Steel company resumed today after a two months ,idleness. It employees nearly 1000 hands.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-26
1t
 
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-26

Ads illustrated with good cuts ara trade winners-The Gawk makes good cuts.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-26

public the substance of his statement. The committee held a second session and is was announced no action would be taken on the Lilley resolution until stenographc notes of Mir. Lilley's state ments have been transcribed and exarn- ined, which will probably be tomorrow.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-26
At the Riiou.

S. Miller Kent is giving fine perform ances of Rallies at the Bijou theatre this week. MT. Kent is well suited 10 the part which he assumes and displays decided ability as an actor. He gives to Rallies all the romance and charm with which this celebrated cracksman has been invested heretofore. Mr Kent 8 supporting company is very good and the staging of the play is excellent Rarely do patrons of theatres have an opportun- ity of seeing such a mertorious offering at popular prices. The usual perform ance will be given tonight s-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-26

Weber & 'Rushs famous "Parisian Widows company are disporting them- selves at the Gayety theatre this week in the new two-act musical comedy, 'stolen Sweets" in which chorus girls are much in evidence clad in gorgeous raiment and framed in elaborate scenic settings. Snappy ensemble numbers plenty of rapid action and a barrel of fun are some of the good things prom ised-not to forget series of fetching Living Art Studies" posed by profess sional models. In the remarkably strong olio appear Fields and Wooley, in their new speciality, "A Trip In An Airship'; ; Rowland and Dugan in "The Hasty Mes- senger"; Jeanne Brooks, "'rhe Girl With the Smile': the La Toy Brothers, com ed., acrobats and Darling, Reynolds and Russak, the Manhattan Maids and the College Boy.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-26
School Committee Meets.

The committee appointed at the meet ing held last evening by the board of education to look into the matter of se- lecting a site for the proposed new school building, met this morning at the office of Gardner Goodwin, and a number of propositions were submitted by the diff ferent real estate firms of the city.
 Those present at the meeting were Mayor Rush, Gardner Goodwin, pr. T. F. Robinson, Lacey Edmundson, E. D. Thomas and T. J. Batson.
 No definite site was decided upon, but the committee have taken under consider ation several sites that were proposed by the owners of property or their agents. It is understood that another meeting will be held some time this week to decide upon a suitable site, and in the mean time the members of the committee will look over different properties in the city with view to selecting a location.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-26
City Court.

The case of John Granger for mur- der, which came up in the Bessemer city court yesterday morning, was mol pressed. The case of Jim Woods, for manslaughter, came up this morning, and the jury returned verdict recommend ing that he serve three months in the penitentiary.
 The case of Charles White, colored, charged with the killing of D. Tullis, also colored, on last Labor Day, also came up today. and it is supposed that the case will be finished tomorrow