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The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-12
THREE CONVICTED
 ON MURDER CHARGE

Chicago, August 11.-Moses D. Brown, the oldest practicing attorney in Chicago; Austin F. Kelly and Ruth E. MeLaugh- lin. charged with conspiracy to murder Annie Nolain, were found guilty by a jury in Judge Windes court today. Kelly and Miss Mclaughlin were sentenced to indeterminate terms in the penitentiary, while the aged lawyer who, it1was said, had been led by the others, escaped with a fine of 5000.
 Assistant States Attorney Rittenhouse spared Kelly and Brown in his arraign- ment, declaring that the woman had fur nished the brains and nerve in the at- tempt to poison Mrs. Nolain. Mrs. Nolain was old and ailing, and secured Miss Me- Laughln as nurse. She would pay noth- ing for the nursing, but deeded her prop erty to her nurse to go to the latter at the owners death. Brown drew up the deed and Kelly became a lodger at the home of Mrs. Nolain. Then the con- spiracy to hasten the change in ownership of the estate was formed, and poison in small doses was administered to the pa- tient When the situation came under police observation and arrests were made Mrs. Nolain was still alive but very i'll. She is now in a sanitarium. The pros ecutor in addressing the jury declared that Miss Mclaughlin had been known under seven different names in as many states She was once the wife, he said, of a general passenger agent of the Bal timore and Ohio railroad, man named Laughlin, whom she dragged down, squeezed dry and divorced.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-12
NEW HIGH SCHOOL
 IS ESTABLISHED

Jackson, Miss. August 11.-(Special.)- Prof. w. N. Taylor, principal of the High school at Florence, Rankin county, was sent up into Webster county last week to see about the establishment of an agri- cultural high school, and writes the su- perintendent of education here that his mission was entirely successful. The school was located at Walthall, that com- munity having given 5000, 10000 feet of lumber and 20 acres of land as an induce ment. He states that three members of the board of supervisors have agreed to vote for the special tax levy that will be necessary to maintain the school, and that there will be no trouble about the location.
 Similar reports are coming from all over the state, and the chances are that there will be about 25 counties to have estab- lshed these high schools before the be- ginning of the fall term, and that is bet ter than the author of the law expected, no doubt.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-12
ATTEMPT IS MADE
 TO WRECK TRAIN

Jackson. Miss. August 11.-(Special.)-A cowardly attempt was made last night to wreck the Gulf and Ship Island train due here at Il p. m., near Ralston, flag sta- tion, five or six miles south Of Jackson. When rounding a sharp curve the engi- neer felt his engine jump the track, but ran on over a trestle 200 feet long before coming to a halt
 Going back to see the cause, it was found that piece of heavy rope had been bound around the rail, being wrapped two or three times and the ends fastened. The engine had crossed the trestle on the crossties. making a miraculous escape.
 The train was delayed two hours, reach ing here after midnight, when the matter was reported and detectives put to work to run down the miscreants if possible.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-12
SULLIVAN MAY
 FIGHT AT FAIR

Jackson, Miss, August u.-(Special.)- John l.. Sullivan, one time champion or the fstic arena, and who had the fight or his life 72 rounds, with bare knuckles, against Jake Kilrain at Richburg, MISS, about twenty years ago, writes President Blakeslee of the State Fair association that he would like to enter into contract to give an exhibition of boxing every day during the fair next fall, either on com mission or salary basis. Sullivan states that Kilrsin will be his sparring mate and that they will put up attractions that will draw the crowd. He also states that he has not touched liquor in more than a year, and that his health and condition Is fine. Sullivan asks that all mail matter De addressed to him at Chicago.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-12
IDEAL CAMP IS
 LOCATED AT JOHNS Liquor Storage Ordinance Live
 Topic In BesSemer TYLER BOYS GIVEN BOND Democratic Rally Last Night lndorsed Regular Nominees for City Offices. Personal and General News
 of Bessemer.
TYLER BOYS GIVEN BOND
By ]. F. LEE.

Bessemer, August 11.-(Special) )-Lo- cated on the very top of hill, over looking No mines at Johns. is perhaps the most ideal camp in the entire dis trict. Stationed there is an infantry com pany of 59 men from Brewton, in com mand of Capt D. B. Hayes.
 The entire camp is kept scrupulously clean, not a scrap of paper or any kind of rubbish being visible around any of the tents. or on any part of the grounds Lime Is used plentifully and the sanitary condition could not be improved upon. My men are all well pleased with their surroundings" said Captain Hayes, land when we make a few changes that we think necessary we could not want bet ter quarters We have shower bath con veniences, and also hydrant In the con- fines of the camp, where the men can wash their clothes. Our mess hall is be- ing screened and the food that is being furnished us is frst-class.
 we have no sickness in the camp and at no time during the day or night are any of the men unprepared for an imme- diate call"
 To test his last remark he blew small whistle and in less than five minutes the entire company was in line fully equip ped for marching orders, although some of the men were at the wash tub and others attending to various duties about the camp when the call sounded.
 But for the presence of the soldiers one would not realize that strike conditions existed in the Blue Creek region, as there has not been the slightest disorder or excitement.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-12
Democratic Rally.

A meeting of the democratic executive committee was held at Rebie hall tonight and quite a crowd of the supporters of the nominees of the recent primary was present. Chairman Rush Randle pre- sided over the meeting. A motion was made that a finance committee be ap- pointed, which carried and the following were appointed: E. A. Little, T. T. Huey, J. E. Rogers, W. s. Gilbert, Sam Stein and Charles Schelici. The follow ing resolution was adopted:
 ''Whereas, The regular democratic nom- inees of the city primary held April IA, 1sOs for the mayor and other city off cers, and some 500 white democratic voters participated in said primary for their nominations. believing then that all who participated in said primary would support the nominees. Therefore, be it
 Resolved, That we, as democrats, knowing that the will of the majority
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-12
GOOD WORK DONE
 BY NORMAL SCHOOL

Jackson. Miss. August 11.-(Special.)- State Superintendent Of Eouca'ioh Powers returned Sunday rom Day Springs, Jasper county, where he attend ed the closing exercises of the normal and reports that fine work was done. NIT. Powers spent the day at the capital at- tending to his very voluminous corre- spondence, and tomorrow will be In liar persville to attend the normal there. on Thursday the 18th he will be in Senatobia, where he is billed for three educational rally speeches. On the 18th he goes 10 Caledonia on a similar mission, and the 18th. 20th and 21st will be devoted to bombardment of Neshoba county, Tn which he expects to create demand Tor a longer term. better school houses ana more capable teachers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-12
Candidate for Governor.

St. Paul, Minn.. August 11.-At secret conference of Minnesota democratic lead CTS here this afternoon, it is said that Congressman w. H. Hammond of St. Louis was selected as the most likely nominee to head the state democratic ticket for governor. The situation was oanvassed, and it is asserted that MT. Hammond was decided on as the party standard-bearer.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-12
Interest In Fair.

Huntsville, August n.-(Special.)- .)-Un- usual interest is felt here in the second annual fair of the Tennessee Valley Fair association, which will begin on October 6 and continue to October 10, inclusive. The total number of premiums onered amount to $7t0O. The largest premium, that of 5000, is offered in the fruit flower household, fine arts and educa- tion department. The racing feature VIII be unusually strong. Some Of the pest race horses in the south are being en- tered in the numerous rich events.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-12

of the democrats was expressed in said primary of April 14, 1908, and same is hereby indorsed.
 Resolved, further, That we, as true democrats promise to do all in our power to elect the nominees of the primary held April A. 190S."
 Sub-committees were apointed to act in each of the wards and to take the names of all the voters who will enroll them selves as members of the campaign com- mittee and report at the next meeting
 Committees were appointed to wait on the two independent candidates and re- quest them to come down and support the nominees of the April primary.
 The meeting adjourned to meet again Thursday night week at Rebie hall
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-12
WELL-KNOWN VETERAN
 VIGOROUS AT 90.

Capt. James M. Snowden, 625 Washington Ave, New Haven, Conn, of Fighting Nineteenth, Attends Reunion on His Ninetieth Birthday and Says that He Is Hale, Hearty and Vigorous, Due to the Con- stant Use of Duffy's Pure Malt Whiskey.
 Capt. Snowden Was One of the Most Distinguished and Well-Known Veterans of the Nineteenth Regiment Who Fought in the Civil War.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-12
Fire Insurance Men Meet.

St. Paul, August 1.-The National Asso- citation of Fire Underwriters began It's an- nual meeting here today. The opening session was devoted almost entirely to speeches of welcome. President f. W. Ofrhauser of Texarkana, Ark, presided. Reading of reports and the appointment of a credentials committee brought the first meeting to an end.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-12
Tyler Brothers Allowed Bond.

The coroner's jury impaneled to inves- tigate the hanging of the negro, Will Millen, who was taken from the Jail at Brighton last Wednesday morning be- tween 2:30 o'clock and daybreak and lynched, met again this morning at Brighton, and after examining a few more witnesses. adjourned, subject to further call of the coroner.
 Before adjournment the jury decided to recommend that the bond of Lon Ty- Ter be fixed at 5000 and that of Bruce Tyler at $500.
 The Tyler brothers were acting as spe- cal deputy sheriffs at Brighton when the lynching occurred, and as a result of the coroner's Investigation were locked up in the county jail
 There are more witnesses to be exam ined and it Is still believed by many that some more arrests will be made at an early date.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-12

There is now no likelihood, in fact, no possibility of any insurance legislation at this session. Complaint from many quar- ters, and largely from the insurance busi- ness Itself, has been made against Geor- gia's insurance laws, which are declared inadequate for the protection both of the public and the companies.
 The insurance people who have been looking for some relief in legislation at this session have now given up all hope and realize they must wait another year The officials whose duty it is to look after the public interests in this respect con- cede they will have to get along as best they can with the present laws. There are several bills pending looking to a re- vision of these laws, one or which pro- poses to create a separate ana Independent department of insurance such as now ex
 sts in most other states
 Convict and other legislation has pre- vented these measures being reached in time for action. It is said, however, that determined effort will be made to secure adequate revision of the insurance laws at the session of 1909.
 There are several other important measures now pending which will go the way of the insurance bills and be lost in the rush. Among these Is a proposed re- qualification and amendment of the state 8 banking laws, measure earnestly sought by the banking interests Of the state TOT their own as well as the public's protec- tion. Legal provisions for state bank ex- animation are now totally inadequate and this is one of the defects which the bill proposes to remedy It has passed the senate, but the house committee has, for some reason, held 1t up and has so far failed to make report upon 1t. It is ex- ceedingly doubtful, despite it's impor- tance, if it can get through this session. Among other important measures arc several bills recommended by the State Bar association for the amendment of the states garnishment laws. It will be re- called that as the result of garnishment laws which permit a claimant in a dam age suit to tie up large amounts of corpor- ation funds, even upon straw bonds, some of the railroads of the state were so har- assed that they took their bank de- posits away from Georgia and into other states. These laws were so generally condemned that 1t was thought their proper amendment would be easy and would receive the early attention of the general assembly. They have not yet passed one house, and it is now practically out of the question to get them through at this session. There is not a little other legislation of more or less consequence which will go the same way
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-12
FOR RENT
"The Best" Restaurant an

"The Best" Restaurant and Lunch Room, next to Rosen- dorf 6 Co.,, Selma, Ala, com pletely furnished. Possession given at once. Good oppor- tunity for one who understands the business. Louis Rosenburg, Selma, Ala.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-12
Remains Brought To Bessemer.

The remains of Joseph P. H. Givins, who was killed in a railroad wreck in Tennessee day before yesterday, are be- ing sent to Bessemer for interment. The deceased was a member of Linton lodge No. 13O. Knights of Pythias of Besse- mer, which will have charge of the fu- neral services.
 Members of the lodge will leave Besse- mer Wednesday morning on the O clock North Bessemer car for Birmingham. The remains will arrive at S:33 over the Louis vile and Nashville, and will be brought to Bessemer in a special car, which has already been arranged for with the Bir- mingham Railway, Light and Power com pany.
 The funeral will take place Thursday morning, the hour to be announced later Interment will be at Cedar Hill ceme- tery, Kennedy Bros, in charge.
 MT. Givins was taking a sick brother to a hospital in Atlanta and his wife was also the train when the wreck oc- cured and though the three were seated near each other neither of the other two was injured.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-12

substances render 1t so that 1t can
 stomach,
 It is invaluable for overworked men, delicate women and sickly children. It strengthens and sustains the sys- tenn is a promoter of health and lon geyity, makes the old young and keeps the young strong.
 CAUTION-When you ask your druggist. grocer or dealer for Duffy's Pure Malt Whiskey be sure you get the genuine. It's an absolutely pure medic iuaI malt whiskey and is sold in seal ed bottles only-never fin bulk. Look for the trademark, the "Old Chemist" on the label. and make sure that seal over the cork is unbrOken. Price S1.OO Write Consulting Physician, Duffy Malt Whiskey Co.,, Rochester, N. Y., for free illustrated medical booklet and free advice.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-12
Another Mass Meetinq Called.

J. D. O'Gara, the independent candi- date for mayor, has issued a call to the voters of Bessemer to meet at the O'Gara headquarters next Friday evening at 7:3O o'clock when he says MT. O'Gara will explain the reasons why he should be elected mayor of Bessemer
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-12
Live Topic.

The ordinance that was introduced at the last meeting of the city council
 against the storage of whisky or intox- icating beverages in public places. and which was referred to the finance com mittee, to be reported back at the next meeting of the council. is a live topic, and the people who are deeply interested in its passage will no doubt bring strong pressure to bear on such members of the city council as they think are against it, and some lively times may be ex- pected should they fail to ascertain before the council meets next Tuesday night just how each alderman will vote on the question. It has been rumored that the ladies of the town will be asked to use their influence as they did in the fight for prohibition, if the passage of the ordinance should look at all doubtful.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-12
RAILROADS SHOW
 PROFITS FOR YEAR

Jackson, Miss, August 11.-(Special.)- The great railway corporations continue to file reports of their business with the railroad commission, and most of them show some profits on business done in Mississippi. The Illinois Central reports as follows
 Total receipts this year ...2,Sll, ,ozo. 10 Total receipts last year ..$3,0eS, Ooo. 4s Decrease for the quarter .. 245, ,9S0. 32 Total expenses this year .... 2,o3o, ooI 's2 Total expenses last year 2,sz2,9oo .lS Decraase for the quarter . 286, ,545. .21
 The Yazoo and Mississippi Valley re- ports: Total receipts this year sz,o4o'sl4. 90 rro+ol raoaints last year . . 2,206, ,206. .S3 Decrease for the quarter .. .. .. 159, ,991. Al Total expenses this year 1,ssl, S9z. oz Total expenses last year l,osS' osS. .ot Increase for the quarter s2,ioS.io
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-12

In a recent interview Capt. Snowden said; q have used your medicinal malt whiskey and highly recommend it to all At the age of ninety l am well and hearty and if it were not for cohi1;t,, rocultant from a o1n9hOt
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-12
Duffy's Pure Malt whiskey

Is absolutely pure daon of matted grain great care being used
  predigested liquid malt which science by sensitive
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-12

with much younger qualities Dufys Pure Malt Whiskey!"
 thousands of men health Pure Whskey.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-12
TAX RETURNS SHOW
 EFFECT OF PANIC Increase of Taxable Values Low
 In Georgia FALLING OFF IN SOUTH Counties That Last Year Showed Gains Show a Decrease This Year-No Chance for Insurance Legis-
 Iation This Session.
FALLING OFF IN SOUTH

Atlanta August 11.-(Special.)-The de- pressing effect which the financial panic had upon Georgia is reflected in the tax have been received at the office of Comp troller General W. A. Wright.
 Legislative appropriations have been made based upon expected increase in tax returns this year of s25.0OO,OOo to sso.- GOO, 000, whereas the increase will scarcely be one-fifth of that amount. These ap- propriations, it should be understood, were made by the legislative session of 1907. when the state was flush with in creased returns totalling s6O,0OOOO0, which meant $500 GOO in added income with tax rate of 5 mills.
 Indications this year point to an in crease of not more than s5,00O00O. There will be an increase of sS.000,o00 to $10,O0O- 900 in general property returns as shown on the county digests. but the corporation returns have been materially reduced by arbitrations below what they were last year. This will cut off 5000, 900 to s4,OoO,- 900 now estimated. and a $5,OOO,OOO net increase is considered quite up to present indicated expectations
 Out of the 110 counties heard from the net increased returns to date is only $7 .OO0, ,O00 There are 36 counties yet to report, and 1t is not likely their net in crease will go beyond s2000,OvO at the outside. That will be about the average.
 The chief falling off has been in the South Georgia counties, which made such big increases last year. In 1907 county after county in the southern part of the state came in with increases of close to a million over the year before This year these same counties are showing losses up in the hundred thousands.
 Here are a few examples: Thomas county in 1907 showed gain of more than a million; this year 1t records loss of s17425s. lift county gained sS50,- 900 a year ago; today 1t comes up with a loss of s94, 491. Colquitt county gained over s600,000 a year ago; today it's loss Is $679, ,S02. Berrien countys 1907 gain was over a million, Bulloch's was $1,360 0OO; this year Berrien's loss is $237 ,340 and Bulloch's is $173,4 Brooks gained over $60O, 900 in 1907; this year it's loss is s2S2, 504
 There are several South Georgia coun- ties. however, such as Appling, Wilcox and others, which show substantial gains, while a number of North Georgia coun- ties are on the losing side, notably De- Kalb with loss of s404, ,S36, although it adjoins Fulton, in which the gain was more than s2,OOo,oOo. The playing out of ha har bt1u terially affected South Georgia; the rest of it must be attributed to the effects of the financial panic.
The Democrat-sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1906-1935, 1908-07-23
Four Mile

James Bebout was visitor to this
place Friday.
Mrs. j. w. Conkle, of New Pitts.
burg, who has been spending a few
days with her sister, Mrs. Dave Pol
ing, returned home Tuesday.
Rev. j. E. Mclaughlin, of Logan,
was visitor at this place Thursday.
Picking berries and making hay
seems to be the order Of the day.
We had several fine rains this week
which will add to our complacency of
knowing that they helped out the
corn, potatoes and other truck
Lucy Cell is doing culinary work
in the Queen city for Frasch's at this
time.
Dan Dieble is employed by w.
Smith.
Miss Ola Snyder, of Glouster, visit
ed her aunt, Mrs. ID. A. Polling and
family Sunday.
David Wolfe and wife and Frank
Wolfe and wife spent Sunday with
j. o. Poling's.
h. Fickel made trip to Logan,
Sunday.
We still think of the delicious
Cream Horns" wonder if those
"Green Horns ever think of them.
A number of boys from our COM
munity spent Sunday evening in Lo-
gan. BLUE BELL.
The Democrat-sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1906-1935, 1908-07-23
JACKSONVILLE REGISTER

Mr.. N. b. Monsarrat of C.lum.
bus and r. S. Weitzel of Athens,
both officials of the Sunday Greek
company, spent several days in
this section the first of the week
They were here on official business
Mrs. John Monahan spent sever.
al days :he first of the week In Lo.
gan, the guest of her mother, Mrs.
Helen Bowen, and sister, Mrs.
Bert Stedem and other friends and
relatives.
Vaughn Kelley of New Straits.
vile was a visitor in this city Fri
day afternoon and evening and
Saturday morning, the guest of
friends.
Misses Flossie Newman, of Lo-
gan and Ada Hodges, of Columbus
were the guests of Mrs. Lee Nc
Dowell, last Friday afternoon.
City Solicitor Emme5 keenan,
was professional visitor at Loean
Saturday morning.
MIR. Frank Brown of Logan, was
in this city yesterday afternoon
and evening looking after business
interests.
Miss Pearl Gable spent Tuesday
evening IN Logan, the pleasant
guest of friends and relatives,
less Sta!ters was Logan vis-
itor Wednesday morning.
j. X. johnson of Logan, the di-
vision engineer of the Hooking
Valley railway, was in this city
Friday evening, looking after busi-
ness interests.
Miss Ella Montgomery of Logan
spent Saturday night and Sunday
In TINS city as the guest of her
cousin, Miss Mayme Kepler and
other friends and relatives.
Otto Hankison, the NJ Messenger
reporter, spent Wednesday evening
in Logan, a business visitor at
that place.
Mr.. and Mrs. Hiram Mason went
to Logan yesterday morning where
they attended the funeral of the
formers sister, which was held
there in the afternoon.
Mr.. Fred Collins of Logan, was
an over Sunday visitor in this
city, the guest of friends.
Carl Hanning went to Logan on
business last evening.
Mr.. Lawrence Quinn, road sup.
ervisor of this division of the
Hooking Valley lines, was an of
ficial visitor at the Nels0nyille |
yard office Wednesday afternoon
and evening.