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The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-26
Prominent Mobile Man
 Ends Lie By Shooting
Major Edward Murphy Robinson Puts Bullet into His Brain While His No Cause Is Assigned for the Deed
 Death Is Great Shock to Friends in Birmingham.

Mobile. October 25.-Maj. Edward Mur- phy Robinson. Alabama's s slver-tongued orator, prominent lawyer. politician and statesman, committed suicide about 3:S0 o'clock this afternoon by blow ing out his brains in his home. He had just enjoyed dinner with his wife his little daughter being a visitor with her grandmother, when he walked upstairs Two shots were heard and Major Robin son was found dead, one bullet having plowed it's way through the brain.
 Major Robinson was the idol of Mobile county democracy and the best known eloquent orator in the state. He gained national renown by his speech of presenta- ton of the silver service to the battleship Alabama. and immediately became a prominent figure in state politics. He served as a member of the state 1egis- lature and was mentioned this year as a formidable candidate for governor. He served in the Spanish-American war as captain of Company c. Second Alabama volunteers, and was made major of the battalion on the reorganization of the mill itary forces following the war.
 In Mobile Major Robinson has been elected to every office to which he as- pired. He married the daughter of Pre- late D. Barker present postmaster of Mobile, and leaves a wife and one child. His military record is a brilliant one and his political affiliations have been unde- viatngly with the democratic party.
 Maj Edward Murphy Robinson was born in Stockton. Ala, March Il, 1873. He attended the various schools in that vi- cinity and had the advantage of private tutelage. At the age of 14 years he en- tered the University Of Alabama and won all distinctions He was junior orator, commencement orator and in 1901-02 was president of the University of Alabama Alumni association. In the late municipal campaign he directed the fight for Pat J. Lyons for reelection and his oratorical work is credited with having been a pow erful factor in the candidates success. From upstate papers during the past few months he has been urged to become a candidate for the gubernatorial nomina- tion. but declined to entertain the sug- gestion.
 At the time of his death he was member of the Presbyterian church, the Elks, Knights of Pythias, Athlestan club and Sons of Confederate Veterans
 No arrangement for the funeral has been completed. it being suggested to- night that the interment may be delayed
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-26
TAFT Is QUITE SURE OF
 CARRYING STATE OF OHIO


 New York, October 25.--Willialn H. Taft reached New York at 6:15 o'clock tonight from Gary, Ind, where he closed the campaign in that state last night. The 1S-hour journey afforded the candidate complete rest from talking. Upon arriv- ing he said he felt in first-class physical condition, although somewhat hoarse.
 Henry W. Taft met his brother at the station and took him to his residence, where he will spend the night.
 The first lap of MT. Tafts eastern cam paign will begin tomorrow with a run to New Haven, Conn.,, which will begin at 10.30 o'clock. MT. Taft special will again be in New York at 4:S0 o'clock, and in the evening Mir Taft will address a meet ing in Brooklyn.
 After the election MT. Taft is planning to take a brief rest.
 "I have campaigned in 21 states" said MT Taft tonight. 'I expect to carry all of them with the exception of those south of Mason and Dixon's line, and pos sibly Maryland and Missouri. The sit- uaton looks better than at any previous time, and I shall enter upon the last lap
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of the campaign witt, a great deal of in- terest and enthusiasm"
 The Journey from Gary to New York was made without incident.
 MT. Taft talked freely during the even- ing to various callers, in all cases ex- pressing confidence in the outcome of the campaign. Asked to particuarlze as to the results in various states. Ohio, for instance, MT. Taft said he had not doubt but that Ohio would be strongly for him.
 If I could not carry my own state would not deserve to be running for President" he said.
 Concerning North Carolina, Tennessee and Virginia, Judge Taft said his visit to those states had strengthened his be- lief that one of these days a republican presidential candidate would carry any one or all of them. Kentucky and Mis- souri, the candidate said, were reasonably doubtful, but Maryland would go repub- lican.
 MT. Taft referred to the situation in Ohio.
 If Massachusetts should go democrat ic, then Ohio might" he said. But doubt it. Only such a situation as that with republican states reversing their vote could make me believe Ohio is not safely in the republican column"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-26
INDEX OF ToDAY's NEWS
Page i.

rage |. Bryan rests up to prepare for the final week. Voters turning to Bryan for relief from republican excesses. Suicide of Major Robinson In Mobile Forces gather for last week of national campaign Reelfoot tragedy to be fully investi- gated. Taft is sure of carrying Ohio. Fearful experiences in snowstorms.
 Page 2. Mission of church is Wears theme. Farmers urged to support Bryan. Mining experts make their report
 Page 3. Work will begin oh metal mixer at Ensley today Georgia will have lively time in politics. Questions too hard to answer.
 Page {. Editorial comment
 Page 5. Negro fatally shot by officer. :. Circus parade will move along streets shortly after 10 o'clock this morning of prohibition election Wednesday. Governor Conner leaves this morning for Arkansas on hunting trip. .Overton confident good roads amend ment will carry. Shades Mountain man killed in run away accident. Chief Bodeker puts on special officers to look after pickpockets today. City committee will consider Hoyt-Gam- bill case tonight.
 Page G. Political bias In stock market.
 Page 7. Roosevelt again tries to capture labor vote.
 Page 8. Amendment talk growing intense. Why Frank Chance is Napoleon of baseball High school defeats Blountsville. Michigan and other games next Saturday Railway conductors hold meeting. Hoadley here on inspection trip. Catholic mission lectures.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-26

it stands unexcelled and seldom rivalled even In the wild and rugged west.
 Now it is proposed to interest the fed eral government in the matter and to see if Congress cannot be induced to make an appropriation for the purchase and preservation of these falls and vast chasms before it is too late.
 President Henry c. Newell of the Pied mont college of Demorest, Habersham county. Georgia, writes:
 The state of Georgia is in danger of losing the inspiration of one of the most beautiful bits of scenery in the eastern half of the United States. Because of it's somewhat secluded location the Tal- lulah Falls region has not been so well advertised throughout the country at large as it's beauty deserves. We are in hopes of being able 10 impress our national congressman at Washington with the desirability of bringing the matter be- fore Congress at the earliest possible mo- ment in order that the Tailulah Falls re- zion may be permanently reserved as national park. There can be no question but that it is wholly worthy of such dis tinction It is purely a question of the appreciation of the aesthetic and spiritual values as compared with commercialism."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-26
CAMPAIGN IN CUBA.
Enthusiastic Reception is Given to the
 Presidential Candidate.

Santiago, Cuba, October 25.-Gen. Jose Miguel Gomez and Alfredo Zayas, re- spectively the presidential and vice pres idential candidates of the Zayistas and Miguelistas, were given an enthusiastic reception here today. Many people ar rived in Santiago from all over the island as numerous excursions had been pre- viously arranged. two coming from as far as Havana.
 Several thousand persons took part in the procession in the afternoon, the length of which was more than two miles. A banquet was given in honor of the candidates in the evening, covers being laid for 5000
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-26

Medicine Hat, Saskatchewan octoper oh -1,he first trains to reach Medicine Hat since Mondays snow storm arrived from the east last night. Riders got in from the region stretching south to the United States border with fearful tales of hard
 ship created by the storm. William Mitchell after riding since Wednesday. arrived today from his ranch. O miles south of here. and reported the second fatality as a result of the recent storm. Donald Cameron, sheep herder, with two others, were caught in the storm. They were forced to leave their sheep to perish and seek safety for themselves. Cam eron, however. became exhausted and died After being 50 hours without sleep or nourshment the other two men reached the ranch in safety It is feared that
 many other herders have perished. Three
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-26
Kills Wife and Himself.

Norfolk. october 25.-Brooding over the alleged infidelity of his wife. Daniel ]. Hennessy. a seaman of the United States navy shot her dead today in Portsmouth. He then fired a bullet into his own brain. dying a few minutes later Last night the woman was on the street with another man for about three hours. Hennessy, saw her Obtaining pistol he went to the house where she had been stopping and shot her as she sat in chair. Stepping back few feet he fired a bullet into his own brain Hen messy was about 24 years old and his wife about 2i. They had been married about a year
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-26
Tributes In Birmingham.


 Hugh Morrow, member of the board of trustees of the University of Ala bama, and former state senator from Jefferson when informed of MT. Rob insons death last night, said:
 "In my opinion the state of Ala bama has lost in the death of Edward Murphy Robinson one of it's most bril- liant and useful sons. I have known him intimately since 1889. He was graduated with distinctive honors from the University of Alabama in the academic department in 1890. and in the law department the following year. Though the youngest man~in his class he was one of it's leaders and everyone who knew him then predicted that he would be famous as a lawyer and ora tor. He was attractive in his manners. gifted In many ways and had the high est conception of duty and honor He served in the Alabama legislature from 1894 to 1899 and soon became a leader on the floor of the house.
 "I believe that 1t can be fairly said that his forcible, eloquent and convinc- ing speech, coupled with his popularity prevented the legislature from repeal ing the Mobile public schools special act, which for so long time enabled the public schools of Mobile to derive from the state large sums of money.
  in the Second regiment of Alabama volunteers in the Spanish American war and was twice elected president of the University of Alabama Alumni association. He was a member of the board of trustees of the insane hos pital and also of the Troy Normal school.
 'I know of no young man in the state that was better equipped to car ry on his chosen profession and make his influence felt throughout the state. l am shocked and grieved at his death.'
 Lieutenant Governor H. B. Gray, when informed of MT. Robinson's death last night, said:
 "I am shocked to hear of it. Ed Robinson was one of the finest men it has ever been my pleasure to know. I saw him in New York about three weeks ago and remarked to some friends I was with at the time that Ed was not looking in his usual good health I did not think, however, that there was anything serious the matter. The south loses one of its greatest orators and the state one of it's most brilliant sons in his death"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-26
DENIAL MADE OF
 SHUBUTA TROUBLE

Montgomery, October 2--A special to the Advertiser from Quitman, Miss, says:
 The people of this place are very much wrought up over the publication of arti- cles about night riders at shubuta as 90 such conditions have ever existed.
 The military company that was organ ized at this place was not due to night riding, as it had been on foot for sey- erai months when there was no thought of night riding.
 Twenty-Five members of the Farmers union several weeks ago rode into shu- buta to attend the meeting of their lodge No overt acts were indulged in by any member of the crowd that would indicate any tendency toward night riding.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-26
Patterson Will Attend Court.

Nashville, Tenn, October Ex-Governor Patterson tonight announced that he had cancelled all speaking dates in his cam paign for reelection and will devote his attention to the Reelfoot Lake region. He left late tonight for Union City to be present at the opening of the special term of the circuit court there Monday, which will investigate the Reefoot murder.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-26
More Prisoners Brought In.

Reelfoot Lake, Tenn, October 25.-Forty four prisoners, including two women, were brought in today as the result of the murder at Walnut Log last week of Capt Quentin Rankin by masked night riders In addition seven others, includ- ing one woman, were arrested by the troops, but paroled. Among those arrest ed are William Pratt, hotelkeeper at Samburg and we'll known; J. D. F. Car penter Union City attorney, who Colonel Taylor charges, wrote the letter to Fay Tor and Rankin, which was instrumental in carrying them on the fatal trip to Wal nut Log: William Brewer, a 60-year-old farmer his wife and son. Aside from the arrests the day passed quietly with the troops in the disturbed region.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-26
Preach sunday Observance.

Huntsville, October 25.- Special J. In accordance with a previous arr engagement. every pastor in Huntsville and suburbs preached sermon tooay on Sunday observance. The preachers have set about to give Huntsville closed Sundays in the future. A tnoy ys- ment to this end was started some time ago by the district Sunday school con yention
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-26
FEARFUL EXPERIENCES
 IN FIERCE SNOW STORMS

thousand sheep were driven by the storm into Many Islands lake, and only 300 were saved.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-26
Open Aerial Competition,

Paris October 25.-The National Aerial league has decided to open It's compe- titions. with few exceptions to all na-
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until Tuesday morning because of the condition of Mrs. Robinson, following the shock of the tragedy.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-26
Rankin Murder WiH Be
 RigidV mUeStigafed
Governor Has Abandoned His Political Campaign in Order to Active Part in the Investigation More Than Fifty Persons Have Been Arrested
 in Connection With the Crime.

all of the southern states have suffered to q. more or less extent from the opera tions of the mysterious organization.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1908-06-10
REPUBLICANS
Hold County Committee Meeting
AtHardinSburg--J. P. HaSweII
Jr., Succeeds Gus Shellman.

Hardinsburg, Ky. June 9. Especial
AT a meeting of the Republican
County Committee here Saturday after
noon, the Hon. John P. Haswell. Jr.,
was elected County Chairman to sue
coed Gus Shellman, who has been
Chairman for something more than three
years and most excellent one at that.
His fine record did not prevent there
being little army of seekers for his
place. Besides Mr.. Haswell, who con-
sented to accept the place, Judge VIM.
All, DR.. s. P. Parks, Herbert Beard,
and John Bates were anxious to serve
their party.
Allen R. Kincheloe was elected Sec
rotary This position has been held
for some time by Mr.. Haswell. who goes
to the County Craftsmanship.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1908-06-10
HART..CANN0N.
Prominent People Of Brecken-
ridge County Welded Here.

Miss Eula Hart and William Cannon,
of Breckenridge county were married
this morning at the Cathedral of the
Assumption by the Rev. Father Rock.
The ceremony was witnessed by former
Representative Dave Norman and
Sheriff Milt Miller, of breckenridge
county, accompanied Miss Hart and Mr..
Cannon to Louisville Mr.. and Mrs.
Cannon are among the most prominent
people in Breckenridge county. Mr..
Cannon is a wealthy farmer and has a
large farm only a short distance from
Hardinsburg. Mrs. Cannon is the dau-
ghter Of DR.. John Hart, of McDaniels.
They will remain in Louisville several
days before returning home, and are
stopping at the Fifth Avenue Hotel
Louisville Times.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1908-06-10

Of Greensboro, spent several days last
week visiting Mr. and Mrs. Charlie
HAYES.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ed. Alexander and
children spent Sunday at Stephensport
visiting DR.. and Mrs. Henry hewitt.
Miss Louise Babbage, of Cloverport,
was a visitor of the Misses Midlothian
Monday evening.
Mr.. Poindexter Galloway left Monday
for Hopkinsville on a business trip.
Quite large crowd from distance
attended the funeral Of Mis-. Ruth Gard
ner on last Tuesday.
Have your picture taken.
a party of young people were delight
fully entertained at the creek on last
Sunday from three to six. Covers were
laid for sixteen and those who composed
the party we're; Misses Essie Biggs,
Jessie Brady, Eva and Mabel McGloth-
Ian, Villa Drury, Nell Smith, Annie
Lee and Claudio Bandy; Messrs Hiliard
Bggs, Poindexter Galloway G. G.
Woods, Everett Ashcraft, Ernest Reese,
Oscar Burke, Preston Ford and Clarence
Wester6eld.
Mrs. T. N. Midlothian is expected
home this week after a shore visit to
Rome, Indiana, the guest Of her sister,
Mrs. Adam Auspach.
Mrs. Emmett Richardson, of Louis
vile, was the guest Of Mr.. and Mrs. d.
w. Henry Sunday.
Mr.. Milt Lookard has just completed
a beautiful Little cottage or Railroad
St. for his son, Mr.. Lee LocKard, and
they have taken possession at once.
c. Brabandt, CIoverport photographer
will be here every Tuesday.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1908-06-10
CHILDREN'S DAY
Services of NJ. E. Sunday School
Beautifully Conducted By
Young Christian Workers.

The celebration Of Children's Day of
the Methodist Sunday School was beau
tiful. The program was short and enter
tanning and SAID by many the best that
has ever heen given on similar occa-
sions.
The Japanese faA drill given by a
number Of pretty girls was extensively
admired. The girls wore attractive
kimonas and had their hair dressed in
japanese flowers. The messenger boys
gave a military drill.
Rev. Currie succeeded in taking a
large collection for the Sunday School
at the close of the exercises.
Misses Grace Plank, Lula Sewers and
Margaret Burn deserve much credit for
so well training the children. It meant
much work and time to them. They
were assisted by Miss Lizzie Skillman
and Miss Louise Babbage.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1908-06-10
TOBACCO GROWERS
MEETING JUNE 20.
Plans 10 Be Discussed
Farmers Urged to Attend
Something Must be Done.
LETS ALL TURN OUT"

Hardinsburg, June 9.-(Specia).-
There will be a meeting at Hardins-
bvrg Saturday, June 20, at l p. m, in
the court house, to discuss and devise a
method of selling the 1905 crop of to-
bacco; to determine whether or not we
shall affiliate with the Green River To-
bacco Growers Association, and if so,
to effect the organization of the county
and elect members to the board of con-
troll.
The association is so thoroughly &C
curing control of the Daviess county
crop that it has been decided to Wig
orously push the canvass into every
county of the district.
There will be addresses by men thor
oughly conversant with the situation,
and every tobacco grower Of whatever
afiliation is earnestly requested to be
present.
Let's all turn out, get to work and do
something. ,. b. Lee,
National Secy of the National Tobacco
Growers Association.
Henry Berry,
President of Green River Tobacco
Growers Association.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1908-06-10
LIFE SPENT IN
BRECKENRIDGE.
John Thomas Moore, Prominent
Farmer, Dies After an III
ness Of -Four Years.
WAS SIXTY YEARS OF AGE.

Hardinsburg, June 9.-(Special). -
John Thomas Moore, one of the most
prominent farmers of the county, died
at his home three miles from McDaniels
at 10 O'Clock Thursday night, June 4,
after a severe illness of several weeks
following a period of three or four years
in which he was practically an invalid
from kidney disease.
Mr.. Moore was born December 70,
1913. His nearly 90 years were spent
almost wholly in Breckenridge county,
where he was widely known and es-
teemed.
His wife was Laura Bell Mercer,
daughter of NJ. J. Mercer. To their
union were born an interesting family
of children, the eldest being Circuit
Court Clerk Tom J. Moore, of Hardins-
burg. The others are E. A. Moore, of
Glendeane; Mrs. Jas. Mattingly, of Ak
tel; and Joe, Will and Blackburn, and
the sisters, Fannie and Jewel. The
mother and children survive their loss,
as do two of Mr.. Moore's sisters, Mrs
Joe White and Mrs. Edward Cannon.
both of Grayson county.
The deceased was a lifelong, active
and influential Democrat and a charter
member of the McDaniels lodge af Free
Masons. After the dissolution of the
McDaniels lodge he became a member
at Glendeane. In belief he was a Bap-
fist, though he had never attached him
self to the church. A few weeks before
his death he was immersed, and his
last days were ones of Christian resig-
nation and full faith in the eternal rest
beyond the grave.
His home was a most hospitable one,
known to all who ever visited the Forks
of Rough section of the county, and the
visitor or traveller who once was enter
tanned under his roof retained pleasant
memories of true Kentucky hospitality
as it was ever lavished in his home.
On Saturday afternoon, after the
Rev. Dan Shacklett, of Meade county,
had preached the funeral at the home,
the remains we're given over to his
Masonic brethren who laid them away
in the family burying ground on the
farm a few hundred yards from the
house. w. j. Piggott, of Irvington,
was master of ceremonies. Masons
from Glendeane, Short Creek, Hudson,
Bewleyville, Hardinsburg, Hardin
Springs and Leitchfeld lodges were
present, besides an immense gathering
of other friends and relatives who met
to pay their parting tribute of respect
to friend whom they honored and
loved.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1908-06-10
Victor BOwmer A
Bachelor Still.

Hardinsburg, Ky, June 9. -(Special.)
Victor Bowmer is at home from Cali
fornia. Just before arriving in Louis
vile, he sent a telegram to his relatives
there saying to expect him and his
bride on any train. The news of his
marriage soon spread and it was re-
ported that he had married a dashing
young widow with son ten years Of
age. Great preparations were made for
a reception to the bridal couple, but
when he was met at the train here and
inLouisville, he was a bachelor still,
and so far, as can be learned, he is
without prospects for a change from
his lone lorn condition.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1908-06-10
LINEN SHOWER FOR
MISS M00RMAN.

Miss Lula Margaret Sewers will give
a linen shower at 3 o'clock Monday
afternoon Of next week in honor of Miss
Margaret Wickliffe Norman, who will
become the bride of Dr. John Kinch-
eloe a week from this evening.
Twenty-Five unique invitations have
been sent out by Miss Sewers. They
were written in green ink on whitelinen,
and tied with green ribbon. The color
scheme of the shower will be green and
white.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1908-06-10
HOME BOY
AGAIN PRINCIPAL
Edmund WrOe SucCeSSfuI-- Miss
CrenShaw First ASSiStant-TWO
More Rooms Wanted For
The Building.
OTHER TEACHERS TO BE CHOSEN

Monday night the School Trustees of
the Cloverport Graded School were
elected as follows: Edmund Wroe,
Principal Miss Anne Crenshaw, Yer
sailles, KY, First Assistant; Miss
Margaret Wroe, Second Assistant; Miss
Leslie Newton, Third Assistant.
Two more teachers Will be appointed
if the school Board succeeds in getting
appropriations for two more rooms for
the school building.