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The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1908-01-08

The New Ulm Review was thirty
years old last Christmas. The Re-
view gets all the news of Brown
county and is an exchange highly
valued at this office.
It seemed to us that almost every
country exchange we opened last
week contained one of those foolish
Gard of thanks" notices, says Edi-
tor Bennett in the Granite Falls Jour
nal, and then comments: my. how
we do detest them. Just as though
such a neighborly act as caring for
the sick and bury.ng the dead can
not be performed without the rela-
tives of the deceased rushing into
print to thank them, Cut out the
practice. :"
Glencoe Enterprise: County Super
intendent of Schools R. Mackay was
found dead in his bed at his home in
Hutchinson last Monday morning.
He evidently succumbed to heart
failure. and his untimely end was
learned with much regret through
out the county. 1t will be remember
ed that the deceased succeeded L.
P. Harrington as county superin-
tendent of schools by appointment
November list last. He was man of
good physique and apparently strong
constitution, but a recent and severe
attack of lagrippe is thought to have
affected his heart. 1t is known to his
friends that the responsibilities of
his office have caused him no little
worry. He was fearful that with the
limited time he had been in the office
that he could not conduct the In
dustrial Contest and other affairs
Morgan Messenger: The annual
rabbit hunting contest between local
huntsmen took place Sunday. There
were seven hunters on side. Au-
gust Evert captained one side COM
posed of John Drexler, A. F. Files,
A. V. Readon. Clarence Hillig, Hen
ry Johnston and w. A. Hartwick.
Frank Gerstmann was captain of
the other side, composed of J.
G. Albrecht, A. w. Hansen, r. C.
Vessel, Henry Fenske, Walter Ball
and Fred. Gale. Mr.. Gerstmann's
side was the winner with so rabbits
to their credit, while Mr.. Evert's
side secured A. j. C. Albrecht car
ried off the Individual honors for
the day, shooting 26 rabbits. 1t was
j. C.'s big stroke that brought the
winning margin to his side as he
secured over half the killing. The
hunting took place in the woods
along the Minnesota river. AS it
showed nearly all day the contest
was not as pleasant as it would 9TH
erwise have been, but the hunters
enjoyed the event very much
anyway. The losers will treat their
opponents to an oyster supper.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1908-01-08

n
/ We hope that the following state
ment from the Sanborn Sentinel is
not SO, except as to Sunny Bob.
himself. which is all so: I'VE are
informed that the face of Sunny
Bob Burbridge will no longer beam
upon the trade along the line, as
Mr.. Burbridge has been promoted
and will hereafter be one of the
office force in the wholesale house
of Geo. R. Newell & Co., for whom
he has travelled through this ter
ritory for nearly score of years.
Bob.'s pleasant smile and hearty
hand shake will be missed all along
the pike, and we doubt il there is
another man on the road who has as
many personal friends as Mr.. Bur-
bridge"
Based on the number of deer and
moose known to have been killed dur
| ing the open season, Carlos Avery,
executive agent of the state game
and fish commission, estimates that
nearly 5000 deer and perhaps $50
moose were killed in this state. The
figures available are those of the
number shipped into the several
counties. They show that 1884 deer
and 81 moose were shipped by the
hunters. and it is estimated that at
least as many were killed by the
residents of the counties in which
/ the big game abounds and were not
shipped.
Said Supt. Heeter of the public
schools of St. Paul, at the state teach
er's convention: IF democracy
means any thing it means that the
benefits of its system of education
shall accure to every individual
member, and not to any portion or
part of society.
1t may be hard and prosy fact,
but we are coming to realize it as
true. that our system of education
is inadequate as long as it continues
to turn out into the whirl of our city
| life hundreds of thousands of boys
and girls incapable of making a liv-
ing and poorly equipped for life.
! Our public schools must not be main
tanned for the few who are born with
silver spoons in their mouths and
never anxious about their daily
bread.
"You need not talk to me of alb
stract culture. The time has come
when we must substitute efficiency
for mere goodness. knowledge is
not power. Even character is not
power. Character exerting itself.
character under fire, character under
test-efficiency is power. Mere
goodness may fit for the life of the
recluse or the dreamy idealist. but
it is likely to leave one helpless in a
world of affairs.
eve must endeavor to make the
life Of the masses worth living. We
cannot escape this undermining of
our aim. the vitalizing of our schools
properly relating all school activities
to the individual needs and varying
capacities of pupils with view of
more efficient participation in the
affairs of society.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1908-01-08

It depends upon the pills you take. De-
Wits Little Early Risers are the best pills
known for constipation and sick headache.
Sold by E. A Luscher. Jan.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1908-01-08

Many boy is called dull and stupid,
when the whole trouble is due TO a law
liver. We firmly believe your own doc
tor will tell you that an occasional dose
OF Ayers Pills will do such boys great
deal OF good. They keep the liver active.
Made by the J. G. Aver Co.. Lowell. Mass-
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-21
WHITE MEN ARE HELD
ACCUSED or KILLING A NEGRO AT
 LOTHIAN.
Dead Body of Jack Oates Found and His Wife Says Men Took Him From
 Home.

Dothan, April Especial. )--Jack Oates, a negro drayman. was found dead Sunday evening just back of small church on the outskirts Of the city, known as Dellwood Chapel, with . bullet hole in the back of his head and Tom Dinkins. ex-Policeman Carr and q young man by the name or Reeves have been arrested. and are held for preliminary trial Wednesday as accessories to the murder.
 At the coroner's inquest sumcient evidence was produced to secure ver- dict of murder" and the sherin and local police at once set to work on the case.
 The wife of the murdered negro all leges that four white men went to his house after him between l and o'clock Sunday morning. and took him away while he was protesting that he was the wrong man. She was under the impression that they were officers of the law, and accordingly went to the Mayor to secure his release, which was the first suspicion of foul play and it was not until 1 o'clock in the afternoon that his whereabouts and fate was determined.
 The fourth man has not been appre- hended, but it Is believed that the of- ficers have his name.
 Two or three other negroes have been found badly beaten, but it Is in- possible to ascertain neither they have any connection wiht this case or not until after the trial.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-21
CREDIT MEN SMOKE
WILL ENTERTAIN FRIENDS AT
 COMMERCIAL CLUB.
Wtth National Oficers Present wednes- day Evening Local Men Hold
 Notable Session-Follow
 Recent Social in March.

The Montgomery Credit Mems As- sociation will hold a smoker at s o'clock Wednesday evening in the rooms of the Commercial Club. There will be present upon the occasion dis tinguished guests from several other cities and the smoker promises to be particularly delightful Many of the vital issues that confront the credit men will come up for discussion, and interesting phases of the various ques- tions involved in the credit system will be talked of. This session of inc credit men cannot fail to be very in- structive to all who attend, and the informality of the proceedings will doubtless add to the pleasure of the evening.
 Charles E. Meek of New York, the National Secretary and Treasurer will attend the smoker. A telegram has been received by the local Organization from MT. Meeks. stating that in com- pany with J. S. Mcwherter. of New Orleans. a director of the National As- sociation. he would arrive in Montgom- cry Wednesday,. These two men have had broad experience in the practice of the credit system and their views will be of unusual interest to the local credit men.
 is composed of some of the most prom inent business men, in the city. The local organization was perfected in December, 1907, and has already proven its worth.
 A smoker. given by the Association in March is recalled with great pleas ure by those who attended 1t. The smoker Wednesday bids fair to be even more entertaining.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-21
PLUMBERs IN SESSION.
Alabama Association Begins Convention
 in Birmingham.

Birmingham. April 20.--(Special. .)-- The Mascter Plumbers Association of Alabama is holding its annual meeting In Birmingham, commencing this af- ternoon.
 The meeting Is fairly we'll attended. The sessions are being held in the Meccagee Temple, and will continue through Tuesday
 w. o. Merrill. President of the local association. announces a trolley ride through the district for Tuesday after noon. with banquet late in the af- ternoon.
 William wilby of Selma. is State President; W. S. Weber of Montgomery, Vice-President: Frank Samuel of Selma, Secretary, and J. J. Lee of Birmingham. Treasurer. A number of matters of interest to the plumbing trade will be taken up at the fneetin ghere.
 The delegations follow:
 Alexander City, J. T. Worthey, Pres ident; Avondale and Woodlawn, c. T. Roberts, President: R. W. Gayle, c. M. Mccormack, Clifford Barbour. J. J. Hunter, c. E.. Wilson, William Kline; Birmingham. W. O. Merrill. President: W. L. Tarrant. J. J. Lee, Fred Basen- burg. Gus Colvin. Gabe Hayden, John P Brand. William Kelly, Charles Ross, Howard A. Turner, ohn M. Wright, John Barbour. A. P. Straigh. C. E. Cole; New Decatur, Jerr.e Clark; Ems ley. A H. Evans, President; W. M. Wilson; Mobile, Alexander Pierce President; WA. Copeland. L. J. Leahy. Thomas c. Young, Thomas Wagner; Montgomery, J. A. Murray. President: Chris Bailey. M. B. Barrett. John F. Megosker, M. D. Barrett. R. B. Whit taken. P. M. Ryan; Selma, William WiIby, President: Frank Samuels; Tal- ladega. R.. Black.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-21
NEWS OF UNroNrowN.
Mrs. Christopher F. Hrby is Critically

HI.
 Uniontown. April 2o.-(special 1-- Mrs Christopher F. Irby is critically III and with no hope of her recovery. Her mother, Mrs. Pegues, of Selma. is with her.
 Sunday morning started in with an April shower, but proved to be a fair day for the display of the bright and expanded Easter hat, which was very conspicuous in the various churches. Rt. Rev. Bishop Beckwith conducted services in the Episcopal Church and confirmed class of one. 4
 The delegation of teachers from here to the convention in Montgomery, con. sisting of Profs. A. Nj. Spessard, U. e. Pope, K! c. Hoover, E. L. Porter ana Misses Lucy Ware. Emma Glass and Ethel Carr. returned Saturday evening highly delighted with their visit and the convention.
 Will Moore, who recently returned From Florida, and is living about twelve miles from here in Hale County, has two eases of diphtheria in his family.
 There have been three or four cases Of glanders among the stock on the plantations few miles east of here. but veterinarians have had the matter In charge and as the horses were kill ed and others quarantined 1t is hoped that the disease has been eradicated,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-21
WILL BEST HELD.
Escambia County Negro Accused of
 Highway Robbery.

Highway Robbery. Brewton, April Especial. )--Wiil Best. a negro, charged with high way robbery, was given a preliminary trial before Justice Leslie B. Mcconnell this morning and rennanded to jail without the privilege of bond. to await the action of the next grand jury.
 Best is alleged to have entered the restaurant of Sanford Tolbert in Flo. maton, about a week ago. and. at the point of a pistol, made Tolbert give up what money he had. about SIS, and also q gold watch.
 The negro left on a freight train, but was captured at he passed through Brewton.
 County Court was in session today with Judge M. F. Brooks presiding. A number of cases of a minor nature were cleared from the docket.
 J. D. Foshee, who has been seriously i'll of typhoid pneumonia for some time at Chapman was brought to Brewton yesterday and is now at the home of his mother on Bellville Avenue.
 Martin Lindsey, accompanied by a party of ladies. were in town from Pollard today. They came through the country in MT. Lindsey's automobile.
 VIII Williams and Matte Malconn, two negroes. were married by Justice Mcconnell in his office this morning.
 Dr. S. c. Henderson is absent for few days in Jacksonville. Fla.
 Jesse Steadham and family of Foshee spent yesterday with Mrs. Steadham's mother. Mrs. MolIie Mayo. on Ever green Street.
 The continued rains are materially damaging the strawberry crop.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-21
swEArr V. THE STATE.

Selling Liquor Without License.-(De-
 cided January 2s. 1908. 45 South.
 5ss.)
 1. Intoxicating liquors; unlawful sale; evidence of collateral matters. = Where 1t was shown that the buyer did not remember when the alleged sale was made. or when the affidavit against the defendant was sworn out but knew that 1t was before defendant was tried in the Mayors court, it was proper for the State to show for what the defendant was tried in the Mayors court In order to elicit data whereby the time of the alleged sale might be made definite.
 g. Same; evidence; other sales. Tt is competent to make proof of sales other than the one for which defend- ant is then charged. not for the pur- pose of convicting for such other sales. but as shedding light on the bona fides of the transaction. and as tend ing to show that defendant was a seller and not a mere agent.
 8. Trial; statement of court; admis- sion of evidence.-The courts state ment that certain evidence was per mitted to go to the jury only for the purpose of showing when defendant was tried in the lower court, and that the offense for which he was then tried was Identical with the one at bar. made in response to an objection to the ar gument of the solicitor was not declaration by the court that the of fense charged in the mayors court was identical with the one at bar and was not erroneous. +.+.
 Appeal from walker Law and Equity Court.
 Heard before Hon. T. L. Sowell.
 Afarmed. Opinion by Denson. J.
 tyson, C. J., and Haralson and Siri1p- son, JJ.. concur.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-21
FACILITIES AT MOBILE.
Business Men's Committee Discuss
 Question


 Mobile. April 2o.-(Special.) )-The ex- tension of loading basin and general improvement of facilities at this port was the subject of report of sub committee to the joint Rivers and Har- hurs Committee today.
 The subcommittee recommended that a competent engineer shall be em- ployed to make such surveys as are necessary for the formulation of q uniform and comprehensive plan of improvement. The committee esti- mates the cost of survey and maps will be between s3,00o and 5000, which 1t Is proposed to raise by subscription. The report was concurred in.
 There will be a joint meeting of the directors of the Chamber of Commerce and the Commercial Club tomorrow to consider the subject of holding a gulf coast canal convention In this city.
 Captain Thomas Ford and Henry Ledebur went to Tuscaloosa tonight to arrange for the accomT odat'op of Mo- bilians who will attend the Grand Lo1ss Knights of Pythias in that city In May. The aniform rank of thls city &ill go sixty strong as an escort to Grand Chs ncellcr J. D. Bloch.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-21

to have an artesian we'll, a system of water works and electric lights. It now appears to be a certainty that the peo- pie will soon realize both of those de- sfres. .xs
 The town authorities have contracted with a reliable firm of Atlanta, Ga., to put fin both systems. A lot on which to erect the plant has been secured and force of men are here at work
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-21
,. Q. U. A. M- MEETS TO-DAY.
Delegates Begin Arriving in Birming
 ham Early.

Birmingham. April 20-ltspecial )--w. W. Nelson. of Decatur. Stafe Councillor of the Junior order of American Me- chanics. and several other members of ant at the convention of the organiza- ton Tuesday.
 The convention tomorrow will be the twelfth annual session and considerable business will he transacted The re- ports of the officers for the past year show much progress having been made. both as to membership and in the ob- 3ects and aims of the order
 State Councillor Nelson expects a large attendance for the meeting Tues day.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-21
ELECTION IN DALE.
Several Candidates VIII Be in secon,
 Primary.

Primary.
 Ozark. April 0.-(Special. )-Satur- days primary election passed off quietly, although there was strong undereurrent of sentiment and nor nal vote.
 A large number of candidates were in the field for the several places to be fflled, and the results showed close contest between s. l.. Bowling and J. W. Mathison for Treasurer. J. M Parkman and John A. Mcleod for As-. sessor, and W. M. Head and Professor A. ". Tate for County Superintendent of Education. For Tax Collector, T. :. Faia and E. M. Shell will so into the second race with those mentioned.
 Tn the Second District, Tom Wells and Foster Windham. and sn the Fourth District, Sid Deese and Bob Brown will go into the second race for commits sioners.
 Rev. Bob Jones failed to reach Ozark to begin the announced series of meet ings Sunday, and the pastor, Rev. J. B. Hamilton, Rev. J. L. Thompson of the Baptist Church, Rev. Mir. Burwell of the Presbyterian Church, and Rev. MT. Cassiday of the Protestant Church. are carrying 1t on until he arrives tomor- row morning.
 Improvements at Headland.
 HeadIand. April 20-(Special.) )--It has lonG been the desire of this town
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-21
Head Notes of the Decisions
 Of the Alabon,a Supreme Court

charged without being sworn as a juror.
 Appeal from Butler Circuit Court
 Heard before Hon. J.. C. Richardson.
 Reversed and rendered. opinion by Simpson, !.
 Tyson. c. J.. and Haralson and Dem son, JJ., concur. H
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-21
DIR. CUNNINGHAM LECTURES.
EnsIey Man Has Large Audience At
 Sy1acauga.

SyIacauga, April 20-(special)--Dr. R. M. Cunningham. of Ensley. lectured at the Methodist Church yesterday to a large audience, under the auspices of the local lodge Knights Templar.
 The address was highly appreciated by all who heard 1t.
 Rev ]. T. Morris Is attending the district conference at Hefiin for few days,
 Mrs. c. J. Bentley has been quite sick for several days. af
 Arrangements are being made for the opening of another bank in Syiacauga in the near. future.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-21
HINES V. SALTER. Mandanus-(Decided January 2S' 1905 45 South. 5S7.)

ID bDuIH' OoI'J
 Mandamus; nature and grounds; oth- CT rernedies.-The refusal of a county treasurer to pay a warrant properly drawn on the County Treasury is a breach of his official bond. and suit will lie thereon against him and his sureties. and hence, mandamus will not lie to compel the payment of such a warrant by the treasurer, although the person holding 1t Is entitled to com pensation.
 Appeal from Butler Circuit Court.
 Heard before Hon. J. c. Richardson.
 Affirmed Opinion by Simpson, J.
 Tyson, c. J., and Haralson and Dem son, JJ.. concur.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-21
cH1rTY V. TIspALE.

Mandamus.-(Decided January 2s, 1908.
 45 South. 5S7.)
 Jury; attendance and compensation; special jurors: compensation.--A special juror attending court upon summons for one day Is entitled to .eempensa- ton for his attendance, although dis
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-21
BOYD V. THE STATE.

Robbery-(Decided January 23. 1eos--
 45 So. Rep. Bs1.)
 1. Robbery; indictment; sufficiency- An indictment charging that defend ant took one ten dollar bill of the law full currency of the United States, Of the denomination of SIC. is sufficient as to identity and value.
 2. Appeal: harmless error; admis- son in evidence--If 1t was error to ad- init testimony that at the time he was robbed the witness was on visit to a certain city such error was not pre- judicial to the defendant.
 g. Robbery: evidence; admissibility It is permissible for the State to prove by others than the person all ieged to have been robbed that he had money on his person shortly before the robbery, and to do this. 1t may be shown that he was spending money In a nearby saloon and that he drew money out of his pocketbook there, and was seen with money out in front of the saloon. and that he went from there to the place where he was robbed.
 l. Appeal: harmless error: exclu- sion of evidence--If 1t was error to exclude evidence by the defendant tend ing to show that charges were docket ed against prosecuting witness. or that such witness had been convicted or dIsorderly conduct. such error was rem ueTe0 n6TTllosb WuGtC ~ W@c shown that such witness was conVicteo and fined for being drunk and down.
 s. Trial; reception of evidence; evid- ence in rebuttal--Where 1t was shown that after swearing out the warrant the prosecuting witness went to ms home and did not return to the prelim- mary trial for a long time 1t was buttal that during thisS time witness was afiicted with rheumatism.
 6. Same; conduct of trial; presence of defendant--During defendants tenn porary absence from the court room witness testified that she knew him: the courts attention being called 10 his absence. the testimony was immediately excluded. There was nothing lelt on which to base an objection that the witness testihed during the absence ot the defendant and such objection is frivilous. -
 !. Same; exclusion of witness; vio- lation of rule-Where witness is placed under the rule, and remains where he can hear the evidence In vio- iation of the rule, 1t is within the dis cretion of the trial court whether such witness be permitted to testify.
 S. Robbery; instruction-Charges which assert that the fact that the per son alleged to have been robbed did not have any money just prior to the robbery was a circumstance that might raise a reasonable doubt of defendants guilt: and that the fact that defend- ant did not have in his possession tho money charged to have been taken just after the alleged robbery and at or near the scene of the robbery, was a like circumstance. are argumentative and properly refused. ,lt
 9. Trial; affirmative instructions Where there is conflict in the evid-
 toI ARa af ative charge is properly refused.
 Appeal from Montgomery City Court
 Heard before Hon. W. H. Thomas
 Affirmed. Opinion by Denson, J. .-
 Tyson, c. J.. and Haralson and Simp- son, u, concur.