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The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-01-02
FATAL DUEL FOLLOWS
 A FEUD IN KENTUCKY

owinsville. Ky. Jan. IA. J. Bal lard. last night engaged in a shotgun duel with Allie and Boone Henry. were fatally wounded. Further trouble is feared.
 Ballard participated twenty years ago in a battle resulting in the death of two of his brothers and the wound- ing of other men under unusual cir cumstances. He had killed Peter Spen- cer and on trial was sentenced to life imprisonment The court room was crowded and guards had been placed at every exit as it had been reported an attempt would be made to release Ballard. When Ballard was being taken to jail after sentence. his brothers. Noses and James. started a riot and attempted to release their brother. Guards. however. in run ming battle killed both
 Jack Ballard escaped but was recap tured and went to the penitentiary. He was pardoned about six years ago.
 It has since been reported that a man who died in the West confessed that he and not Ballard killed Spencer and that Ballard was serving his sem tence unjsstiy.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-01-02
JEFFERSON IS DRY"
FIRST DAY OF PROHIBITION IN
 THE COUNTY.
Little Drunkenness Apparent And q General Holiday-CuIIman Saloon Men Score a Point And
 WiIl Open.

Birmingham. Jan. 1.-(Special.) )--The first day of prohibition in Jefferson county passed off quietly. Many rumors prevailed all day that a contest would be made as to the validity of the law in this county be- cause of exceptions that were made fin the State law, but nothing out of the ordinary happened.
 The city was extremely quiet four matinees being we'll attended at the tn eatres. while private entertainments were given at different places. MarN- jests were pulled off throughout the city around places heretofore occupied by saloons. Bottles wrapped in black were displayed and other witty things were presented.
 No drunkenness was noticed on the streets today. With many of the larg- CT stores closed because of the holiday, the city had more than a Sunday ap- pearance. The restaurants did a good business at noon and again in the evening.
 Secretary I. D. Steele, of the Pas tors Union. today announced again the Thanksgiving service to be held Sunday afternoon at 3 o'clock at the First Meth odist Church. when thanks will be given for the success of the cause of temperance. Rev. Dr. Dick inson will read the scriptures. Rev Dr. J. A. Duncan will lead the prayer Then prominent ministers and citizens will deliver addresses. =s
 Advices received here this morning from Cullman were to the effect that Probate Judge .Burks of that county had passed on the constitutIonallty of the prohibition law and had decided to issue licenses to nine out of the ten saloon men to do business the com ing year. The tenth man did not ap- ply for license.
 It was reported that Mayor George Beyer would also consider the issuing of licenses for the year.
 The prohibitionists in Cullman claim that the election on December was so pronounced that the liquor men should not have tried to start busl- ness again and an appeal was sent to the Governor at Montgomery. No et- fort was made to resume operations today, 1t being a holiday. but if the program does not miscarry there will be open saloons in Cullman county to- morrow.
 The prohibitionists did not apply to Sheriff A. J. Casey. inasmuch as that official was known to be a sympathizer with the ti-prohibitionists.
 No trouble was reported from Gull man though it was stated that the proh ibitionists were somewhat put out on hearing that he probae judge had issued the licenses.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-01-02

the message, land we not only suffer from what may be called it's natural increase, but the measures that are taken in neighboring communities for their projection have made our State the recipient of large scale of tu- berculosfs cattle which have been re- jected everywhere. Inspection Of meat to insure local protection. particularly with regard to the disposition of re- tected animals, Is a necessary supple ment to Federal inspection in connec- tion with interstate commerce."
 In discussing race track betting Gov ernor Hughes recites the constitutional provision forbidding lotteries. pool selling. book making or any other form of gambling within the State and empowering the Legislature to fix pen alties therefor. and the amendment to the penal code which prescribed the punishment for pool selling at race tracks and the forfeiture of the money paid by the bettor to be recovered in a civil action. The message continues.
 The evils and demoraiizing infu- ences." he says. 'and 1t may be added. the economic waste. at which the con- stitution aimed. exists under the law and in fact are stimulated and fn- creased through it's provision. The discrimination in penalties now exist ing rests on no distinction that Is jus tified to the popular mind. Public sentiment is against such arbitrary distinctions, with the result that the laws against gambling outside of race tracks have been defied and the ad- ministration of the law has been brought. into contempt.
 The constitution makes no exception of race tracks. I recommend that the Legislature carry out the clear direc- tion of the people without discrimina- tion. In connection with the repeal of the existing exception, I recommend that the offenses described in the penal code should be punished by imprison- ment and that the alternative of fines should be abolished .'1
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-01-02
U. 5. CONSUL
 IS ATTACKED American Representative at Ocos in Danger. PROTECTION IS REFUSED HIM Guatemalians Afraid Action May
 Be Miseonstrued. Mexican Consul Is Cause Of Trouble. William F. sands went To oeos
 To Mske An Investigates.
 May Cause Trouble.
PROTECTION IS REFUSED HIM

Guatemala City. Jan. 1.-The Aner- ican Charge dAffaires. William F.. Sands. has returned here from ocos. whither he went personally to inves- tigate an alleged attack on the Amer lean consul there by the Mexican con- sul. It is said the American consul fears further attack and declares that the Guatemalan authorities have refused to protect him. alleging that Guatemala fears Mexico may miscon- strue any step taken against Mexican citizens.
 The Mexican Minister to Guatemalas Senor Gamboa. 1t is said. claims that tS the United States makes demands rt, Guatemala. they will serve as an ex- cuse for serious attack upon Next cans residing at Ocos and cause further complications. Cases are now pending for the redress of Mexfcans who are alleged to have been iil-treated bv. Guatemalan officials and whose punish@ ment Mexico has demande
 The activity displayed by Mfr. Sands has resulted in Judge San Marcas be- ing sent to oeos to institute a judiciaf inquirfy into affairs there and it is be- lieved this will be directly to the ben- eft of Americans.
 Owing to the recent disturbances in Honduras the State Department at Washington has advised the legation here that any Americans found to be engaged in filibustering expeditions will be dealt with severely as the Unf- ted States government is determined to prevent strife in Central America.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-01-02
wARFIELD's MESSAGE.
Maryland Governor Discusses Negro Question.

Annapolis. Md, Jan. 1.--In his an- nual message to the State Legislature which assembled today in it's regular biennial session. Governor Edwin War field discussed State affairs at consid- erable length. He advocated an amendment to the constitution fixing a higher standard of qualiflcatin for the election franchise.
 He was satisfied. he said, that there is demand upon tho part of a major ity of the citizens of Maryland for such an amendment--a demand for the elim- snation of the ignorant. unrefecting. thriftless, negro vote. Whatever amendment is proposed, he said, should protect the citizen who voted in 1880. or prior thereto and his descendants. and the foreign-born citizen who has become naturalized and 1t should also contain as an alternative right an ed- ueational qualification.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-01-02
KENTUCKY MINERS.
strike is Not on But |. in First stage

Strike Is Not on Bat Is in First stage.
 Madisonville. Ky Jan. L--In re- sponse to the strike ordered a large number of union men have been'~re porting to President smith here tods V. the number being added to all the tiraes but all the mines in the County are still running and claim that they don't feel the effect of the strike.
 report has been received from Webster County that several of the largest mines there are badly crippled as the larger part of the miners are out
 The three big mines at Providence are running but no reports have yet come from Christian and Union countiea.| The exact number out in this Countya cannot yet De aseertained,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-01-02
RICH ACToR IS DEAD.
c. F. ReEiid Left stage when He Mar
 ried Wealthy Woman.

New York. Jan, 1-Charles Y Rhgitd, formerly an actor. more recently a wealthy whip and automobflist who came into prominence ten years ago. when at the age of thirty-two he mar ried Mrs. Adele Ronaids, then the widow of Thomas A! RoneIda. a New York society leader, died Yesterday at his country mansion. Avspaf, at New Rochelle, His death wac due to typhofd fever
 Tn 1888. Mrs. Regfid dl6s. The for mer commedian. by fnhrfting his wife's estate. became possessed of quite fortune.
 At the time of their marfsaee. Mrs. Reglid objected to his being Nan actor. Having contributed many possns to q weekly publications. he accordingly be- came one of it's editors.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-01-02

Texas. and on his way here to spend the Christmas season with his brother he was taken III while in New Orleans. but he continued his journey. Pneu- monia soon developed, and he gradual iy grew weaker until the end came.
 Mr. Bolton was about 70 years old and Is survived by five children. all Of whom reside in Texas.
 The funeral occurred Monday. In- terment was made Tn the cemetery at Tomlinson's Mill.
 The 7-year- old son of Mir. and Mrs E. w. Bowden. who reside at Greg vflie, this county, met tragic death crib which fell on him It Is stated that the child was playing in an un- finished crib when it suddenly gave way and fell. The little boys head was horribly crushed.
 Mir. and Mrs. W. NJ. Newton of Belle- ville were in Evergreen yesterday on their return homo from Columbus. Ga. where they went to attend the mar riage of Miss Alice Sampey to pr. Mi- nor H. Turrentine. Miss Sampey was born and reared in Evergreen. and her marriage will be of interest to many Evergreen friends.
 Camp Captain William Lee, U. c. v.. will meet at the Court House in Ev- ergreen next Saturda yto elect officers and transact other business.
 Shed Thomas a negro about 25 years of age. has been placed in jail here charged with the murder of his wife. wbhich occurred here on Christmas Day on the Moorer plantation. about five miles east of Evergreen. The wife of Thomas stated that Tbomgs came home about noon in an intoxicated con- dition and began to curse and abuse her and ordered her to prepare him dinner at once. She went from the room into the kitchen and as she was entering the kitchen Thomas fired at her with a shot gun, the load talk ing effect in her back. She fell from the door to the ground, and died the following day.
 Thomas Is in jail and will face q charge of wife murder at the April term of Circuit Court.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-01-02
TO FIGHT CATTLE TICK.
Dr. DOdsOn of Louisiana Issues a state
 meDt

Baton Rouge. La. Jan. l.--Dr. w R. Dodson, director of the State Experi- meut Stations of Louisiana. has issued an appeal to the people of the South ern States to use their influence with the United States Senators and Con gressmen to secure a liberal approprla- tion from Congress to aid the south crn States in fighting the cattle tick.
 In the letter he says:
 "One of the most important problems confronting Southern agriculture to- day is the eradication of the cattle fe- yer tick. A careful estimate by Fed eral authorities places the annual loss to the cattle interests of the infected Southern States at the enormous sum of $40 000. 900. Sufficient work has all ready been done to demonstrate the feasibility of cleaning the present. in- fected territory of this expensive para aite."
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-01-02
Cansaa nuys ,Phene syssasa

Winnipegl Man. Jan. I---Anhounca- ment is made by the provincial govern ment that the Bell Telephone system in Manitoba, has been purchased by the government The price paid was sa,- 300 .00e. The government will assume control on January IS and the system will be operated by commission. The present officials of the Capitol will probably be retained.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-01-02
MASSACHUSETTS, LEGISLATURE.
It Meets and Provides for Inauguration
 TOdny.

Boston, Mass, Jan. 1.-The 129th great and general court, as the Legis- latnfs of Massx cliusetts is formally known. was convened today and orders were adopted for the inauguration to- morrow of Governor Curtis Guild. Jr., and Lieutenant Governor Eben s. Ora per-
 The Senate this year is composed of thirty-two Republicans and eight Dem ocrats, while in the House there are 175 Republicans and sixty-five Demo- crats.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-01-02
CanunItIen in st. L.nuia.

St. Louis. Mo, Jan. IA recapitula- ton of last nights New Year celebra- tion shows that four persons were shot, one was stabbed. one was beaten and robbed and there were numerous fights in which the belligerents were badly pummeled. Many arrests were made.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-01-02
snInk VIII Recover.

St. Louis. Jan, 1-Alfred II. Spink, editor of The St. Louis World who was shot by Victor D. Grow. an employe. during an altercation in the office last night. was said today to have chance for recovery.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-01-02
England Getu RnlIInn

London, Jan l-Bullton amounting to 5000 pounds was taken into the Bank of England on balance today Bar silver quiet. 24 7-16 per ounce. count for both short and three months bills is SOS IA per cent.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-01-02
PrttIhone ln a HoapftaI.

Boise. Idaho. Jan. 1.--GeorSe A. retH tibone has been in the hospi2aI uisnk adjournment of court yesterday and ni& condition is very serious. He NHVM however that he win be able fe bt IH court tomorrow. which he pfeGfefs viii be the last day of hts trial
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-01-02
JAMES BOLTON DEAD.
TexnS Man Was Visiting Relatives In
 COnecuh County.

Evergreen. Jan. 1.-(Special. )-News reached Evergreen yesterday of the death of James Bolton, which occurred Sunday at the home of his twin broth CT. Rev. Thomas Bolton. near Efie. this county after a brief illness of pneumonia.
 MT. Bottoms home was at Echo.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-01-02
Arnen O.Keefe surprIsed.

PhiIadelphi. Jan. 1.-Agnes OKeefe. a hall girl at the Hotel Hanover. in this city. appeared much surprised to- day when told that she was at first supposed to have been the victim of the swamp murder at Harrison, N. J.
 What on earth she exclaimed, "could have led them to believe 1t was I?''
 q read in the papers a day CT so ago that woman pamc1 '1'IS eefe had been murdered at Harrison and was struck at the similarity of the name with mine.
 Then I read that detective named Drubbell. who is friend of mine, was detailed on the case. This also inter ested me ,n the mystery. But I never for a moment thought that anyone thought I was the murdered woman"
 Until two weeks ago. when she came to the Hotel Hanover she was employ ed as a maid by Mrs. Henry Hale of Orange. N J.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-01-02
MYSTERY UNSOLVED
NO CLUE TO MURDERER OF aSwO-
 MAN IN RED."
Identifcations of the Dead Woman By Mrs. Hull Have Completely COflapsed-Acting Mayor
 Offers . Reward.

New York. Jan. 1.--The mystery en- veloping the murder of the woman in red" is seemingly as impenetrable to- day as when the nude body was first discovered on Christmas day. partially concealed in the water and slime of a lonely pond near Harrison. N. J. Thus far. the detectives have failed to find a single reliable clew to the identity of the woman or her slayer.
 The identi6eations of .he dead wo- man by Mrs. Hattie Hull and Detec- tive Drabell of Orange. N. J.. have com pletely collapsed and left the case more puzzling than ever. Word was re- ceived from Philadelphia today that Agnes OKeefe, whom Detective Ora bell believed the murdered woman to be. had been found in that city. Mrs Hull's Identification is not credited by the police.
 Acting Mayor Daily of Harrison. N. J.. announced today that the City Coun- ciI would offer a reward of s1,0O0 for the arrest and conviction of the slayer of the woman. With the hope of ind ing a new clew in the way of clothing or effects. the pond in which the body was found is to be drained The fa- nous Belgian police hounds" which Police Commissioner Bingham import ed recently for trailing indicators on the outskirts of the city. will be used In the attempt to track the murderer
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-01-02

WEATHER FORECAST.
 Washfngton, Jan. 1.--For Alabamas showersS Thursday, Fair Frsdsys light to fresh variable winds becoming
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1908-09-19

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The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1908-09-19

Packed to the doors the opera house
played last night to the largest ah
dieace ever gathered for any single
performance of moving pictures. The
amateur contest was on and surpassed
any amateur night in number of con
testants and interest displayed by the
audience First prize was awarded to
SchCe and Snafter In a three
round boxing matcn Dan Duncan.
second, song and dancing; Nellie Cow
ell, third. song. There will be no pie.
lures at the opera house tonight on
account of the attraction which will
appear. Beginning Monday an limo
walton and novelty will be offered in
conjunction with the moving pictures,
two vaudeville acts direct from Chica-
go, "Martiuo' eqCliberest and slack
wire perforer, Miss Grace Davenport.
high class contralto sololst. Two reels
Of films and illustrated song.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1908-09-19
Matinee and night, us

inc Flames" Matinee and night, us
ual admission.
Guy Eichenberger who saw the
Samson and Deliaa' film in oadu-
cab speaks as follows of the picture;
Samson and Delilah IS a hand color.
ed picture; il is founded on the bible
story and is absolutely correct IN oy-
cry detail from Samson's appearance
to TIE destruction or the temple. 1t Is
absolutely the finest moving picture
ever made, Having seen il this even
ing | personally guarantee it to the
people of Cairo. 1t was vigorously
applauded and enthusiastically re-
eeNed at every performance at the
Kentucky tonight by vast audiences
Mere words fail To do this picture jus,
tice 1t must be seen to be fully APP
preclated. 1t will be shown at the
Arcade this afternoon and tonight
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1908-09-19
TONIGHT PLAY
At OPERA HOUSE
DECENTRALIZATION OF BERTHA NJ.
CLAWS NOVEL "THoRNs AND
ORANGE BLossoMs"-ARcADE
THEATRES BIG ATTRACTION.

Bertha VI. Claws efforts have been
directed TO amcliorate the conditions
existing among the working girls Of
an nations and in "Thorns and Orange
Blossoms" this talented authoress
strikes decisive blow at the insincer-
it, hypocrisy, and pitfalls laid to en-
snare the unwary and the Impractical.
The story gets close TO the real cause
Of many a girl falling 10 carve out a
happy future; it bares 10. public
sc1r1 the contemplate methods em.
ployed by the villain TO tran an innu-
cen- girl 10 ruin aud for that reason
alone. for the lesson. the moral it
teaches. it is worth while Witnessing
the production which comes 10 the
opera house matinee and night this
Saturday night Sept 18th under the
Of the Rowland 4 Clifford
Amusement Co.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1908-09-19
WOULD CREATE
1000 SCHOOLS
J. J. HILL WOULD USE $4,000, 900
1T COSTS TO BUILD BATTLE.
SHIP TO MAKE SCIENTIFIC
FARMERS.

Crookston. Misn., Sept. 1S.-In d
speech here today James j. Hin of th,
Great Northern Railwsg declared that
IL be- had uis way be would take tho
$4,000 600 which battleship costs
and with il construct one thousand
schools of agriculture withini the Uni
ted States.
Hin stated that at the present birth
rate the country would not be able "a
take care of its own people. let alone
The prospect of exporting grain to En-
rope. unless the farmers studied the
science OF agriculture and learsed how
to raise more bushels to the acres
than they are able to do at present
He expressed the opinion that this
country has seen the last of cheap
wheat and predicted that hereafter
number hard viii bring % Gems.
which it IS worth al present. and even
more. ID the soil is properly cultivated
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1908-09-19

unhappy plight applied to Mrs, Va
Resch Of Tenth street for aid The
latter notified Rev S. C. ohrum, pas
tor OF the Cairo Baptist church and
they and several other persons col
lected fund and food for the relief
of the family,
The mother was very grateful and
seemed To deeply appreciate the
klndnesses of her benefactors She
has relatives al Charlottesville and
will be helped by them when they
know of her condition The family,
cheered by the kindness which was
shown them here will leave in their
skill for the trip down the Mlssiss-
ippi this morning
The case is an unusual one and ap-
pealed deeply to the sympathies Of
those who aided the mother and chill
dren
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1908-09-19
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
TODAY in HISTORY
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
September 10.

| 1854 - Mr. Dearborn, son of the secre
tary of war, left for AIgier
with presents for the ruler o
thst country.
l8l4-The British snip Forth de
stroyed the American brig Re
gent
lSG4-The Federal forces We're victor
ious in the battle of Opequan
Va
l87l-Lincoln's body was removed tC
its final resting place at Spring
field H.
lS8l--James A. Garfield, twentieth
President of the United States
died at Long Branch n j.
Born in Cuyahoga county, Ohio,
November ~, 1891.
1851 Earthquake shocks We're felt
in Michigan, Ohio and Indiana.
lS)2-Sir Alexander Gait prominent
Canadian statesman. died Born
Sept 6, 1917
l9)l-The funeral of President Me
Kinley was neld at Canton O.
I902-Marie Henriette, Queen of the
Belgians, died. aged siXty.siX
years
I967-The new treaty between France
and Canada was signed at Paris
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1908-09-19
LEGAL DECISIONS
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES )

Annuity Tables as Determining Val
ue OF Life Estate.-A guardian ad lit
UNI, bringing an action to have prop
the remaindermen. The Supreme
erty partitoned among life tenant,
and remaindermen, objected to the
use Of annuity tables in determining
the value Of life estates. contendidg
that, as the life tenant was young.
the greater part OF the property would
he allotted to him, 20 the damage OF
Court of Tennessee IN Holt, Y. Hamlin
ct al III Southwestern Reporter. PAL.
he'll that they could be used as evi
dence of the value of the estate
which should be estimated according
the market value determined by con.
sidering not only tie probable dura.
ton Of the life tenants existence as
shown by the life tables, but the ma
ture of the property, age habits. and
health of the life tenant. the fact that
taxes must be- paid from year to year,
and that the life te@ant after partition.
is relieved OF any duty to the remain
lermer in the care and preservation
Of the property