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The weekly true Democrat. (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1905-1912, 1908-01-24
III PunIahment for liuFderi

Is the law cruel when il prescribes
death by the rope for murder? If so,
let US amend the law, change il or re-
peal it. Is imprisonment for life pen
atty too great for MURDER with eXtenu-
atIng circumstances 2 Then let as pre-
scribe q smallerapenalty Let US re-
move all penalties rather than make the
law a mOckery or declare that Il is 20
be enforced on some, but not on all.
Just now, the enforcement Of the law
against homicide is a scandal and Il
shames the State of Florida because Il
ID unoqually onfgrcod Some are hang.
ed when q verdict Of guilty has been Sc
cured, but others are merely given q
home at the expense Of the State for q
few months and then released. Even
the hard labor" that goes with the
sentence of imprisonment Is a mOckery.
A man kills another in broad daylight.
in the presence Of a dozen witnesses;
the State spends thousands TO secure
the conviction, appeals and other delays
are interpOsed lest there be a mistake,
but after all the technicalities Of the
law have been exhausted there is a
sentence 70 a term Of imprisonment.
Suddenly a pardon comes and the man
who has killed returns 10 the world
leaving behind him the petty thief, the
burglar and the man who has struck
only a blow IN the heat Of passion, 10
suffer a longer term and harder pen
atty.
We insist that here patience is no lon
ger a virtue. Examples have been re-
peated till a consistent policy has devel-
ODed and il is time that fMblic opinion
IN the State Of Florida spoke a word
the board Of pardOns must hear When
the reason for pardon is based on no
faintest suspicion Of innocence, but
merely on plea Of III health after a
nominal confinement, il is time TO ask
II the law is 70 be made ridiculous by
those sworn 20 enforce IT, Times I'm
ion.
The weekly true Democrat. (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1905-1912, 1908-01-24

H. Parker Alderman, who Is well
known as a band and orchestra leader,
D. the musical director Of the Donnelly
and Hatfield Magnificent Minstrels
which will appear here Wednesday,
January q.
The weekly true Democrat. (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1905-1912, 1908-01-24
Card Thank.

The Confederate Veterans wish TO
return thanks 20 Mrs X. II. Gamble
for her kindly assistance IN arranging
the music for their Lee Memorial Ser
vice, also 10 the ladies and gentlemen
who composed the choir.
The weekly true Democrat. (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1905-1912, 1908-01-24

The fourth Lyceunf number promised
10 Ire people Of Tallahassee this season,
vas given Monday night. The Gamble
Concert Company was the attraction,
and large audience gathered 10 hear
thie fam0ua trio Of. artists. Many ex-
pressiOns Of commentator and pleas
are have since been heard the trend Of
which seems % place this entertain
nent ~ tie lead Of ail that have gone
hrfofo. Criticisms Of Miss Pages
rloIi1 PLAYING heVe been specially Hat
lfinQ. thongh the Eentlomon's per-
form1rca was also greatly enjoyed.
The weekly true Democrat. (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1905-1912, 1908-01-24
OBITUARY.
In HSmSFy OfR. a. n. Davidson, Who
Died &c Quincy, January %.

Hon. r. H. NJ. Davidson, who died at
his home in Quincy, Saturday, January
Is, was one Of FlOrida'B able6t, hoBored
sOns-a native Of Florida.
He was born in Gadsden county IN
1882 and the foundation Of his education
was laid In tie home schools. He then
attended law lectures at the University
Of Virginia, completing his studies and
returning 70 Florida in 1853, immedi-
ately beginning the practice Of law at
Quincy,
He became active in politics and was
elected % the lower house Of the legis-
lature in 1856 and 1858, and TO the SEN
ate in 1860. He resigned this later Of
nee TO raise q company Of infantry,
which was mustered in March, 1862.
Starting with captaincy, he was rap
idly promoted for galantry, first 20 ma
iOr, then to Northumberland
After the war he resumed the prac-
tee of law at Quincy and was sent as q
delegate TO the State constitutional
convention In 1866.
He was an elector on the Greeley tick
ct in 1872 and was sent 10 congress in
1876, serving for fourteen years with
notable ability.
In 1891, when Call was e. d sena-
tor, Governor Flemming claimed there
had been no legal election and appoint
ed Davidson, whom the United States
Senate did not recognize. He served
by appointment in 1893, one term as
chairman of the State railroad commits
sion.
At the time of his death he was com
r1ander of the Confederate Veterans
camp at Quincy.
The funeral took place Sunday from
the Presbyterian church, Of which he
was an elder.
The weekly true Democrat. (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1905-1912, 1908-01-24
PerisnaI Mention.

Captain r. f. Rose, State Chemist.
Ia IN the city from Tallahassee. Capt
Rose is one Of the best known citizens
Of the State, and his Jacksonville
friends invariably extend 20 him warm
welcome upon his periodical visits %
the city .-- Well known FlOridians az
the Everett yesterday included Messrs
W. II. Mckewn Of Waldo, A W. Duke
Of Tallahassee, and W. M. BarcO Of
Ocala - Hon. Jefferson B. Browne.
former Chairman Of the State Railroad
Commission, and a prominent candidate
for gubernatOrial hOnOrs, Is In the city.
and n making the AragOn his head
quarters. Mr.. Browne saws that tbe
outlook for his election TO the Cover
nOrship is growing brighter every day,
and that he Is daily receiving assurances
OF support by friends throughout the
State. He Is IN the city on business
and 70 incidentally keep an insight on
political Affairs. Times Union, 2ist.
~-~-~~~----~-~-~1N~~-~
No need 10 fear coughs and colds this
year, as you can Obtain Bees Laxative
Cough Syrup now from your dealer
This Is good news 20 mothers who fear
Group and whOOping cough. It IN q gen
tie laxative that eTpels the poison from
the system IN the natural way. Cuts
phlegm and clears the head. Guaran.
teed. Sold by Cobb's Drug Store. 3
Hon. w II. Ellis has returned from
o pleasant trip 10 Indianapolis wherehe
went 70 attend a meeting Of the Grand
Tribunal Of the order OF Knights Of
Pythlas
Tallahassee mail carriers are now an
dressed IN tho pretty government regu-
lation Confederate gray uniforms
The weekly true Democrat. (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1905-1912, 1908-01-24

FOR hfteen years ] have watched
he working Of Bucklen's ATnica Salve;
md q has never failed 20 cure any sore,
3oil, ulcer or burn 10 which i was APP
hliod. 10 has saved us many q doctor
Id, says a. y. Hardy, Of East VII
IN. Maine. use. 90 al druggists.
The weekly true Democrat. (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1905-1912, 1908-01-24
Two oFAK Nine.

The Times. Union personals Of the
18th contains the following Of two Tai
lahasaeeans who have many friends all
over the State Judge George p.
Raney, Of Tallahassee, and son, Judge
George p. Raney, JT County Solicitor
Of HillsbOrougn county, were among
distinguished Flaridians in jacksonville
yesterday. Both gentlemen were here
on legal business, and took trains In the
evening for their hUmes. They made
the Aragon their headquarters"
--~-~eraas~-0=rNe-~e~-~@-
Horss Blankets and Lap Robes. Larg-
est stock % select from at J. d. Gays
The many friends u Mr. A. +. Col
ven will roget 70 learn that there has
been no Improvement in hia health dur
ing his stay In Denver. Being advised
that the altitude there was too high for
him, Mr.. ColWell has now gone 70 No
gales, a town on the boundary line be-
tWeee Arizona and Mexico.
Don't make your 6nal arrangements
for the winter until you have called
upon Miss Matte Whatley, at her pop
ular boarding house on North Monroe
street. N-d
Don't buy Lap Robe before seeing
my STOCK }. y Cay. 20
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-04-01
WILL CAUCUS ON
EDUCATION BOARD
Changes Are Expected In Bes-
semer Body
MOVING DAY ARRIVES
Flauvius Brobsts Delivers Interesting
Lecture on Pythiansm To Large
Crowd-Personal and Gen.
eral News of Bessener.

Bessemer. March 81 Especial The eau
Gus to be held tomorrow evening by the
members Of the City Council promises TO
be an interesting one It has been called
for the purpose of selecting five men
for the new Board of Education. Up u
the present time ii is understood that
there are only two members of the pres
INT board that are not likely to have OPP
position. Ii was understood this evening
that Mr.. L. Schwabacher would be can
didate. Every one in the city has been
SO busy with politics it is not believed
that the question of eleeting a new board
las received any too much consideration
II is more than probable that the same
old story of the school site will come
III for its share of discussion.
II has been stated by several prominent
citizens that the people as a rule did
not take the proper amount of interes.
in the selection of school board. The
gentlemen who go to make up the board
the schools have been very successful
Under their administration, still. it is
oieimed by some that there is a great
lack of interest on the part of a good
many and the gentlemen who compose u
school board receive, as a rule, very little
ncouragement in their work The mem
bers to be elected at the next regular
meeting will serve one, two, three, tour
and five years.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-04-01
New Orleans Results.

New Orleans. March 31-The second
race at the Fair Grounds today fur
nlshed unusual excitement As a starter
Manuscript broke through the barrier
lost his rider, and ran away three miles
Later when the race was on Meadow
Green, Merrigo and Queen Gyle fell at
the three-furlong post, splitting their
riders without serious injury to anyone.
As the race neared it's end excitement
rose to high pitch for a third time when
Jack Bfatton came forging to the front
in a field of five with Raimondo, a 70 to
1 shot, but a head behind. Jack Bratton
won with Raimondo second. The favorite
was third.
Weather clear tract, fast. Summaries:
First race, four furlongs, selling-Romp,
40 &C. Koerner). s to l. Won; Lady Leola,
112 @. Lee), 6 to 1, second; Little Nose,
lis tNotter). to l, third. Time, :49 10.
Second race. six furlongs-Jack Brat
ton, 104 "a. Martini, AZ to l. won; Raj
monde, SO (Sl1irvin), 70 to l, second; Allon-
by (Notter) to ), third. Time 10 Is.
Third race five and one-half furlongs.
selling-Kiamesha II. LOG (Brannon). %
to l, won; Vohoome, 107 "a. Pickens). to
l. second; Sheen, Ill (NicoD, I to l, third.
Time. :0S 3-5.
Fourth race. six furlongs handicap
Blagg. 1O7 (V. Powers), 6 to l. won; AL
Muller 100 IS. Flynn, 312 to |, second;
Hyperion II. lis q. Lee), IA to ), third.
Time, LIP 2-5
Fifth race. mile and 20 yards-Monsig-
nor. 10 (V. Powers). 10 10 l, won; Jack
Witt. III &C. Koerner), 16 to l, second;
Union rally at the First Baptist clurcn.
The programme was as follows:
Psalm LAG.
Hymn.
Prayer by Rev. J. r. Gable.
Solo by Miss Lulie Hard.
Recitation by Miss Embry
Remarks by Mrs. Spencer.
Solo by Mrs. w. b. Rue.
Benediction
Accompanist, Mrs. G. B. Holinga-
worth.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-04-01
How To Cure
Your Piles
Due Often to carelessness or Neglect
and Stubborn to Cure.

The knife is not always necessary >
ere even desperate eases of pies says
physician whose years and experience
make him an authority indeed" lie
says further: Il have known some very
aggravated cases of long standing cureu
y a simple home remedy that restored
to the bowels easy natural daily move
n5ents.a
And the doctor is right, as many letters
from cured people in various parts d
lie country prove. If sufferers from
lies, rectal tumors and ulcers would try
D. Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin they would
often save themselves tine terrible paia
aud danger and the heavy expense Of 4
severe surgical operation
Piles are often due to constipation
ed are always aggravated by it. Easy
satural movements of the bowels such
a. are Invariably produced by this farl-
Gus laxative without pain or grippe do
much 10 restore normal, healthy condi-
ton to the bowels. and thus cure piles.
NJ. II. Miller, Moweaque ILL.,. says: /
live been troubled all my life with piles
thought on by constipation. l tried many
doctors and numerous remedies, but
found no relief until l used DR.. Caldwells
Syrup Pepsin. | have used it as a lax
ative and stomach remedy Tor the past
Line years and have no more troubles
with piles H. \. John. Minneapolis.
Kan, says he suffered for four years VITA
plies which were so bad that he could not
work. -Four bottles of DR. Caldwells
Syrup Pepsin cured him, and he says he
Aas not been bothered SINCE
DR.. Caldwells Syrup Pepsin is safe
sure remedy for constipat ton, restoring
easy natural daily movements in the
worst old chronic cases, yet SO mild and
I. easant to take mothers give it to their
10 bies with splendid results. 1t is sold
b., all druggists at soc and 81 per bottle.
Pepsin Syrup Co. SO2 Caldwell Bldg,
Monticello, ILL.,, will send free sample
To anyone who has not used it and will
SiYe it fair trial.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-04-01
Personal and General.

Mrs. Il. a. Little entertained at
dance this evening at the residence of
Mrs. w. H. Lewis in honor of Miss
Zena Smith. The affair was one of the
most enjoyable of the season. Dancing
was enjoyed until a late hour, after
v Lich a delicious ice course was served.
The Grand hotel changes hands To-
morrow and on and after that date II
will be conducted by Messrs. Jon IS
tinue to be run under the name of the
Grand. and as both gentlemen are well
known both in a business and soci ii
way in the city their many friends
predict for them a successful admins
tration. Mr.. Jones will have active
charge of the hotel and his experience
of several years in the commissary de-
rartment of the Robertstown furnace
will stand him in good stead for his
new work.
Mrs. II. G. Christlieb left this morn
i: for Birmin CHAM, where she goes %
take charge of the Colonial hotel. Mr..
Christlieb will remain in the city COR
n few days in order to straighten out a
few details connected with the trans
fer of the Grand
A. S. Fitzpatrick announced this
evening that he would not be a can
ddate for committeeman from the Sec
end ward His friends are sorry to
learn that he is not going to stay ia
the race as it is believed he would have
made a good race for the position.
Senator II. S. Doster of Prattvlle
was in Bessemer yesterday looking
after real estate deal. and as he
4. president of the Alabama Press as
ISOLATION, which is to meet in Besse
mer this year, he mentioned the fact
that the date set by the board of trade
was the same date as that named for
the meeting of the National Editorial
association, which meets in Milwaukee
late in August. 1t will be necessary
for the Bessemer people now to agree
upon an earlier date, which will be
satisfactory to the Press association in
this state as a number of the members
will go to Milwaukee. 1t is probable
that the date will be fixed for July ir
stead of August, as first contemplated.
meeting will be held soon as
Chairman Hard returns to the city aa1
another date set.
A delightful programme was rem
dered this evening at the meeting OF
the Woman's Christian Temperance
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-04-01
Moving Day Arrives.

There promises to be lots of moving
soing on in this city tomorrow, and it
is thought the record along this line will
lie broken. some people will move be-
cause they want a more desirable loca-
ton, some people will move because they
can't agree with the rental agents. whils
on the other hand there will more than
'ley be a few to move just to keep
from being moved.
1t was remarked this evening that to-
morrow would be furniture van day and
already it is believed that the differen.
transfer companies have enough work t.
last several days April l and October
are always prime moving days and peo-
re commence to get busy for it several
-seeks in advance.
All fools day is certainly no joke with
those who have to pack up and get GU
and it will be mighty hard going for the
real estate man who fails to include every
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-04-01
'.SANS-SOUCI''
On ST. Clair River
FOR SALE.
Rare Opportunity for Several
Families wishing 10 Locate
Together.

Sans-Souei CWithout Care) is tie APP
propriate name given To group OF
three cottages three boat houses ana
large separate dining room tthIs dlh =
ing room is the original Java eoiIee
house which was used fer the Java eN-
hihit at the Worlds Fair. Chieago)- IN
the rear of this dning room are the
Kitchen ice house. wind mill and pump
ing engine that pumps water from INC
middle of the channel for all necessai y
purposes. Water" connection with edch
house: hot and cold water; bath rooms;
water closets. clothes closets with each
sleeping room. Cottages have seven
six and six sleeping rooms respect
lively.
Three boat houses. built on canals IN
rear of property, have running water
in upper stories; capacity lo Deus
each. one Daimler gasoline lauhcI
and several roWboats. Property Is Wei
furnished, complete in every detail. rus
exclusive location with private Malet
way connecting at both ends with the
river Satisfactory dock privileges:
Has $50 feet river front. All KINDS oI
outdoor amusemeuts may be lhaul ecu
in. including good fishing. safe ealalI5.
Situated on Earsen's Island ST. Clalr
river affording beautiful view OF an
ever-changing panorama. all the snip
ping of the Great Lakes passing LUIS
spot Sans Souci is IS miles from De
troit, and is reached by boat direct 10
its dock three times daily. 1t IS tatse
miles from Alsonac by boat. and 1hehce
by electric road every hour TO DetiOit
in three hours.
Tie property is in the hands of eX-
ecutors who are desirous OF eioslhS
up an estate. II,
For further particulars terms of sale
together with Photographic description
u p ~ JOHN ID. II. FORD.
20 Gris1voId St, Detroit, Mich
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-04-01
OXFORD COMES TO
LIFE At BENNNG s

Washington, March S1.-In the over
night events offered by the Washington
Jockey club at the Bennings track to-
Gay, three favorites. one second choice
and two outsiders won. oxford upset
the calculations in the first and Won
at Il to l, without apparent effort. ii
the second. the Madden stable cor
tinued its good work. obdurate win
ming at ) to l. The winning favorites
were Right and True. Progressing AID
Aiken the first named winning by ~
lengths eased up. Summaries;
First race. handicap-Oxford. 1f9
0Iornerl. IL to L won; Simple Honours
90 McCarthyo. Il to >, second; Ora
culum, 124 SHAW, to 10. third. Time,
1905.
Second race. four and a half fur
longs-obdurate 80 (Arccahey), 5 to l,
Won Spencer Wells. los Mccarthy. 9
TO 10, second Taboo. 102 GKeathing).
IL to ). third. Time. O:572-5
Third race, selling, six and a la
furlongs-Right and True, 105 tMc-
Carthy), to ., won; Wilton Lac6aye
W. Nnhti NM ~ " 1, SttpHuf w OOQl1ns
lO2 tkrouse), y to l, third Time.
1925 So.
Fourth race, selling. seven furlongs-
Progressing, 1903 (McCarthy), even. won
Park Row 112 (Fairbrother), 9 to 5,
second; Oraculum. 107 McDanieD. to
: third. Time. 1881 1-5.
Fifth race. steeplechase about two
niles-Aiken. fS7 CHagan), even, won;
Pete Daily, 15S (Kelleher), to l. Sec
end; Besse Kiser. 1856 tDavidson). 10
l, third. Time, 4:23.
Sixth race, selling, mile-Al H.
Woods. 1OS cBrusseD. 16 to 5. won:
Azure Maid, 81 (Fairbrother) IA to 5.
second; Obert. 102 (Rowan), Is to /,
third. Time, 1862.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-04-01
Fine Lecture.

The Ellls hail was crowded this evening
ty persons who were DESTROYS of hearing
tie lecture delivered on Pythianism by
fiavius Brobsts, the noted pythian lee
turer. The lecture had been well adver-
tised and Sam Stein had left no stone
uaturned during the last week TO have d
good crowd come out.
A large number of tickets were disposed
Of and the hall was taxed to its utmost
capacity. The lecture was conceded by
all who heard it to be one of the finest
ef its kind ever delivered in this city.
Mr.. Brobsts dwell particularly on the
charitable feature connected with the order
and he stated among other things that
when a man was good Pythian he came
7fery near being a good sort of man.
He stated that the fraternal feature Of
dc order could never be overlooked AMI
when once the bond of friendship WIS
Established in the order it proved TO De
Il lasting one.
The lecture lasted over an hour and Was
a thoroughly enjoyable one.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-04-01

Arrow Swift. III (schleisinger). p to l..
third TimeF la 2-5.
Sixth race. six furlongs. selling-Hanni-
Bal Bey, los (V Powers. to 1, won:
ROYAL Onyx. los LeiberD, 9 to 1, second
Gold Proof, 10 (NicoD. ? to !, third Time
Id.
Seventh race. mile and one-sixteenth
selling hiskbroom, 107 &C. Henry. Z
to |. won; Albert Star. 112 UeiberD. 10 to
l. second; Albert NJ. IL (V. Powers).
10 to l, third Time 10
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-04-01
Test of Bucketshop Gambling.

Washington, March S1.-Percy Wade.
member of the brokerage firm of Wade
& Hedges. who has been on trial here
on the charge of setting up a gaming
table, the case being regarded as test
in the prosecution of alleged bueketshops,
was today found guilty by jury in the
criminal court He was released on bail,
pending appeal to the court OF appeals
Of the District of Columbia.
Save on your doctors bills. How Ear
wholesome, delicious Sugar Glen molasses
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-04-01
BEAUTIFUL GAME
PLAYED BY HOPPE

Philadelphia, March 8.-In the most
beautiful exhibition of short rail play ever
seen in this city, Willie Hoppe tonight
made a high run of 2lS in the fourth game
IN the 24O0 point 1872 ball1 line billiard
match with Jake Schaefer, winning by
IRE score of 400 to 222. In the afternoon
same Hoppe made 400 to schaefer's 1874
Totals: Hoppe. 1900; schaefer, 906.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-04-01
Wireless Telephone a Success.

Paris. March 31.-Dr. Lee DeForest to-
cay conducted the final test Of his
wireless telephone system on the Eiffcl
tower in the presence of a bodyiof French
naval and army officers. Messages we've
exchanged in the most satisfactory man
ner with the government wireless sta
items throughout France. This systeia
also will be tested by the Italian navy
s.fapt1u
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-04-01
Practical Demonstration.

From the Chicago Tribune
Teaeher-As to those old approximations
we have been talking about they are all
exploded. Nobody believes now, for in
stance, that It brings bad luck to walk
under a ladder.
Shaggy-haired Pupil do, ma am. [
walked under ladder once and il fell
Oh me
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-04-01
DEATHS AND FUNERALS,
Mrs. ludie M. Steele,

Mrs. Ludie NJ. Steele, wife of F. S.
Steele, died yesterday at Helen Bess. The
remains will be sent to Centreville this
morning at 10 o'clock over the Alabama
Great Southern railroad by Shaw Son
for interment.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-04-01

cemes to sign up. The demand for houses
has been quite brisk flor the past several
Gays and most of those desirable for
residence purposes have been taken UP.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-04-01

Southern Railway now offers
through sleeper accommodation
to New York on the afternoon
train leaving 4:25.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-04-01
Different.

sububs- Going to plant any vegetables
this spring?
commute-No but l was thinking Of
planting a few seeds.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-04-01

Cheaper rates to all eastern
points reached via Southern
Railway effective April 1.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-04-01

Not a fad, but a Bargain
50x190. Close in. Renting $500
per year. $500. w. G. Oliver
& Co.