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Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1908-03-25
BRIEF REVIEW Of
A Weeks EVENTS
RECORD OF THE MOST lMPoR.
TANT HAPPENINGS IN ITEM
lied FORM,
HOME AND FOREIGN NEWS
Information Gathered from All Quar-.
tiers Of the Civilized World and
Prepared for the Perusai Of tho
Busy Man.
IN CONGRESS-.

After a ten-minute session the sen.
ate adjourned out of respect to the
memory of the late Senator Whyte OF
Maryland.
General debate on the pension an
preparation bill continued for over four
hours in the house. The subjects dis.
cussed took a wide range, politics,
finance, the trusts and the president
last special message all received at
tention. Mr. Mouser of Ohio predicted
the election of Secretary Taft for pres
ident. while Mr.. Hull of Tennessee in
an arraignment of the Republican
party appeared equally confident that
William J. Bryan would be the sue
cessful candidate.
The labor conference in Washington
decided to present to the leaders of
congress a memorial protesting
against the inaction of the national
legislature in the matter of laws de-
manded by organized labor.
A bill to create national university
at Washington was introduced by Mr..
Mckinley Of Illinois. 1t calls for an
initial appropriation of 100000.
Senator LaFollette of Wisconsin, in
a speech against the Aldrich currency
bill. declared the nations wealth was
in the power of less than 100 men.
The house ordered the heroic
Greenough statue of Washington re-
moved from the capitol plaza to the
Smithsonian institution.
Lawrence Spear of the Electric Boat
company fatty denied that he had
made any promises to secure the in
fuence of Speaker Cannon or anyone
else in the submarine boat campaign.
In the house Mr. Kennedy of Ohio
lauded President Roosevelt and Sec
rotary Taft, and Mr.. Ollie James of
Kentucky spoke in praise of w. J..
Bryan. Mr. Prince of Illinois spoke
in favor of the Fowler financial BILL
The house Of representatives passed
r bill ordering the motto I'm God We
Trust restored to the American
coins.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1908-03-25

Even Herberg, who died at Bril-,
Gudbrandsdalen, at the age of sc
years, bequeathed $4,000 to the mis-
sions and $3.50 to each of the com.
munes of Gudbrandsdalen, excepting
Faaberg, East Gansdal and South
From.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-18

Lowndes, Marengo, Monroe. Montgomery Morgan, Perry Russell Shelby, St. Clair, fallapoosa. Tuscaloosa All of the rest showed gains.
 In statement made up from figures now in the office of the state auditor, 1t is seen that with five counties missing, the total assessment for the year 1908 was S461o92, coo, an increase over the year previ- ous of Si6,s04,597 The five counties miss ing had values as follows the year be- fore, which may be taken as text for valuations just now, as they will break even it is thought for the whole num- Der; Clay. S2159. .2s0; Coffee. B. 364, 2S6; Dekalk, s4129. 775; Lamar, s2,52I,579. Mar shah $S.so4.1 .12s. It is also fact that the intangibles are not included in the figures as herein given. Taken as a whole it is regarded that the report is good es- peeially as there were hard times to deal with at the time of assessment.
 The report on the assessment is as follows, compiled by Chief Clerk Brooks Smith:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-18

Ice cream and cake served free at Prof. McConnell's sof cial dance, Tuesday, October 20, 1908.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-18
BUSINESS GOOD.
c. D. Heny Says His Business Is
 Greater Than Last Year.


 Most persons claim business is dull . said c. D. Henly, of the Merchants and Manufacturers Agency. q have stopped since leaving New York at Lynchburg, Va. Charlotte, N. C., Columbia, S. C., Atlanta, Ga., and our business was more than any previous spring season. The reason is the merchant who once buys any of our special lines increases his order each sea- son. If you have never seen them your interest will be served by writing us to make date to have one of our special men whose business is to call on those who want something better than they have. This is a day of specialties. We handle only mills and factories that weave and make few prices, but in our different lines you can get anything you need. Our shop-made priestly cravenett rain coats, made by Priest Bros, New York, are in a class alone-from $1O50 to s25 Only the good merchants can appreciate these goods.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-18
KEEP THE BANNER COUNTY INTACT IS
 PLEA OF SPEAKERS
CONTINUED FROM PAGE s1

tween Bessemer and Birmingham. They have travelled along the rocky road to- gether, and now that the way is smooth, they should still move on hand in hand. Bessemer is one of the marvellous cities Of the state, and Birmingham is proud to have her for a sister. Bessemer material ly contributes to the prestige of Jefferson county, politically, industrially and in pop ulation. It is not Bessemers interest to withdraw from this county for she reaps her share of advantage accruing from be- ing located in the largest, most progress lsive and most prosperous county in the state. The News believes, therefore, that there is tie between Bessemer and Bir- mingham that should not be severed. If any discrimination were attempted to be made that would affect injuriously the in terests of Bessemer, the News would be the first to raise it's voice in warning and in protest The News knows, however, that the partitioning of Jefferson county would be detrimental to the welfare of Bessemer, Birmingham and every other community in the county
 Tn another editorial on August 20, 1902 headed Speak Out in which the News insisted that the candidates for the leg islature should make known their posi- tion on the vital local issues of the day, the News said:
 There are questions of great import at present, upon which the people of Jefferson are entitled to know how the candidates stand Fidelity to the new constitution, sympathy with the proposed elective railroad commission legislation, and opposition to the division of Jeffer- son county, are sentiments which the peo- pie should demand of the candidate
 "On August 23 1902, under the caption of How They Stand" the News publish ed the answers of the candidates for nomination to the state legislature to letter written by the Birmingham News, asking each candidate whether he was opposed to any measure looking towards a division of Jefferson county, and the News used this language in naming those who announced themselves in opposition to division of the county:
 These gentleman in reply speak out lnequivocally for the maintenance of the grand old county which is principality in itself Twelve of the candidates an- nounced their opposition to division of the county, and not one announced
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-18
WILL MEET TO URGE
 LAW ENFORCEMENT

Every chapter of the Epworth league of the north Alabama conference of the Methodist church south, will hold law enforcement meeting during the present week, the purpose being to arouse public sentiment in regard to enforcement of law.
 In the Birmingham district the follow ing prominent citizens will address these meetings:
 First Methodist church. October 1S 6:45 p. m., F. M. Jackson.
 Eleventh Avenue, October IS, 6:45 D. m., B. c. Bynum.
 Elyton Methodist Friday, October 23, 7:45 p. m., Walter L. Sessions.
 Mount Vernon Methodist, October IS, 6:45 p. m., Dr. R. F. Lovelady.
 West End Methodist date not decided, W. E. Urquhart.
 Avondale Methodist October 23, 7:45 D.. m. T. R. Mccarthy.
 Wesley Chapel, October 21, 7:45 p. m., c. H. Ballard.
 St Johns Methodist, October IS. 6:45 D.. m., J. S. Kennedy.
 Bessemer Methodist October 21, 7:45 D.. m., Hugh A. Locke
 Ensley Methodist October 19, 7:45 p. m., the Rev M. R. Hefiin
 Wylam Methodist, October 2l, 7:45 D. m., Hugo l.. Black.
 Sandusky October IS, 6:45 p. m., Clyde H. Vann.
 Trinity Methodist, October 2S, 7:45 p. m, Homer Spencer.
 Fountain Heights. October 20, 7:45 p. m., Clyde H. Vann.
 Fairview Methodist, October 9, 7:45 D.. m., A. J. Walker.
 Pratt City, October 21, Barney L. What lev
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-18
Deep and Permanent Impression.

himself in favor of the division of the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-18

"The campaign which the Birmingham News then waged in opposition to the division of Jefferson county made deep and permanent impression upon thous- ands of voters. A great and ably-con- ducted newspaper is the most powerful of all agencies in molding public opinion and sentiment, but when by argument and persuasion it has convinced the peo- pie of the community that one side of a controversy Is correct, it must be pre- pared to give convincing reasons for changing it's position if it expects the voters to follow it.
 ''The. Birmingham News declares that the action of the Commercial club of Birmingham. in opposing the creation of a new county, was not the action of a representative gathering of the club. Ad- mittedly the club acted at a meeting of which notice was given in the morning paper, and every member of the club present, except a gentleman largely in- terested in Bessemer real estate, voted in favor of opposing the division of the county.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-18
Car of Cotton Burns.

Eatonton, Ga. October IA Central railway car, containing 40 bales of cot ton caught fire at a station seven miles south of Eatonton today A long dis tance message summoned an engine and the car and cotton, presenting an un- usual spectacle, was hauled to Eatonton for fire company to extinguish the flames. A crowd was at the depot to witness the arrival of the burning ear. Car and contents were almost a total loss.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-18

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-18
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 Can Gel Fat Free
Startling Effect of New Discovery Which Puts Flesh on Thin People, Increases Weight and Per
 fects the Figure.
Prove It By Sending Coupon Below for
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-18

Ut is my humble opinion that the Bir- minghamh News, having once convinced the people of Birmingham and of Jef- ferson county that the division of the county was contrary to their interests, that neither the Birmingham News nor it's gifted editor can give to the people of Birmingham and of Jefferson county any convincing reason why they should change their attitude on this important uuestion"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-18
Miss Moran Elones.

Paris, October. 17-Miss Florence Nor gan. the daughter of G. L. Morgan, an American resident of Florence, eloped from that city with an American named Craig, arriving here today. Miss Morgan was accompanied also by a woman whose name could not be aseertained. MT. Nor gan attempted to stop the runaways un- der the impression that they were pro- ceeding to Paris to be married. The par ty. however, left here soon after their arrival for London.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-18

We "let- 'em-go.'' You catch yourself into one of Kirsch- baum's handmade Suits. You will be satisfied. We have them. Varley 6 Bauman Clothing Co.,, 1910 Sd avenue.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-18

Notice to Ladies Who At tended the Fair:
 Please tell your grocer to send you the Sugar Glen Molasses which you ordered, as it will take some time for us to distribute all orders.
 0. E. COZ.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-18

Have you seen the Kirsch- baum model? If not do so at once. Get yourself into one of these suits. Sold by Varley 6 Bauman Clothing Co.,, 1910 Sd avenue.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-18
FREE PROTONE COUPON.

The Protone Company, 361 Protone
 Bldg, Detroit, Mich.
 I want to put more flesh on. so please send me a free soc package of your remarkable scientific dis covery. Protone, all charges prepaid together with your free book tell ing me why I am thin. As an evil dence of good faith I enclose 10 cents to help cover postage and packing.
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-18
JEFFERSON SHOWS
 S12,529,245 GAIN Tax Valuations This Year
 Nearly Ninety Millions STATE HAS S467,OOO,OOO
Numerous Counties This Year Show Decrease, Among Them Being Mont gomery, cullman, Dallas, Nor
 gan and Tuscaloosa.

Montgomery, October 7.-(speeial.) l.)-Jef- ferson county leads all the state in the increase of, taxable values for the yea 1908, as compared to 1907. showing a gain of the Sl200O,0OO without the intangibles, which will bring the amount up to all most S16O00oOo Many counties fell off from the year before, the following be- ing the list: Augusta. Bar bour. Blount. Calhoun, Cherokee Chiffon. Clarke. Gle burne. Gonecuh, Cullman, Dale. Dallas. Elmore, Eseambia, Henry, Houston,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-18

Refreshments served free at McConnell's dance, Tuesday, October 20.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-09-25
GROCERIES

CAMERoN's grocery Is up-to-date; we hus- tie early and hustle late: we deliver the awfuily low for cash. Cor. Mobile & Mildred street. Phone s63. -sot
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-09-25
COTTONWOOD ELECTION.

Cottonwood. Sept. 24-(Special.)-H P. Calhoun was elected Mayor; A. J. Sellers. R. B. Tucker. W. J. Pittman, J. M. Nichols and F. M. Medley. Alder men.
 At a mass meeting held last week nominatio were made, but later others were put up and voted for se- cretly and elected by a small majority. The result was quite 8 surprise to those who did not participate in the second nomination.
 M. L. Blackman has returned from a business trip to Nashville and St. Louis, for the last few days.
 Mrs W. w. Con, of Dothan, Is wis., iting Mrs. J. L. GoR on Main Street.
 Miss Lonnie Remedy returned to her home in Pinckard. after visiting her sister. Mrs. s. o. Smith. on North Main Street.
 Rev. J. A. Peterson was a visitor Monday.
 Mrs. McNdillan and Mrs. Lunsford have returned to their home in She'll man, Ga, after visiting Mrs. R. w. Smith,.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-09-25
THE GRAND CIRCUIT
LILLIAN R. MAKES HER FIRST RAGE
 START.
She Astonished the Grand Circuit Tai- ent by Showing Enough Speed to Beat Margaret O.,
 the Favorite.

Columbus. O., Sept. 24.--LIllian R.. made her first race start 0i. of the year y,n5 Grand Circuit talent. by showing enough speed to beat Margaret O., the favorite. To do this Lillian R. had to make a record of 2:04 1-2. the best time made by trotting mare this
 In the betting she was a strong second choice. Margaret O. sold at $50 Lillian R sH at sts IL Locust sns :sa 5sck at s27
 Lillian R. won the first heat in rather easy style from Margaret O.. that was so full of race in the second heat that she crowded the Cleveland timed mnfs in2:o5 5o fiat. fity Lillian k. was somewhat weary In the third mile and Early Alice. given a vigorous drive, won the heat from her.
 Just before the last heat of this sen. sational race. Dan Patch gave a good exhibition mile. but failed to reduce
 Hal Ravens victory in the Hotel but Genteel H did not win the 2:12 trot without a struggle. in which three entrants took nem marks. Rallies. the favorite. was distanced In the sec
 Fred D. was the first choice of the 2:07 pacers. and made good by winning the first two heats lowering his re- cord to 2:04 l-4.
 naes4. aStsl DH1ss HsSsTand .idoo. consolation '' Hal Raven. b. m.. by Hal B.. Rliiy S1+ If. f. oh. s. isnydefij;:::::::::! ! /! The Liar, b. h.. lCaresl a 3
 Time. 2:0s 1-4: 2:0s 1-3; 2:O9 1-4.
 2:12 class. trotting. three in five, Genteel H.. br. h. by Cam
 betta Wilkes. (W. McDon-
 zsss. blk. n.. l. by Cascade. de cuarina ya'f;i Dawson. b. m.. by by .
 Gaass Gsas (ffsss',A fss Alice Edgar. a4sst Me: ham. Todd Alierton. Raffles. Vendetta 2:O8 l-4; 2:os 3-l: 2:0s a.; 2:isl-4. 2:o7 class pacing. three heats. purse Fred D; z. g. by pr. Douglas, . Bends Yorkc. b. ' m.. by Moko. | 1sinssa. D. m. Goomiisj; . .:.::::1 , :
 Eph Cinders. Harry L.. Richard Grattan Spill. Queen Ponna and Ar thur J, started. Time. 2:o4 1-4: 2:O5; 2:05 1-2.
 s:o7 class trOttins. three heats. purse Lillian R.. b. m.. by J. T.. (Mc- Early Alice. b. m. by Early Reap. z
 CT (Taylor). ....,.....3 3 1 M4garet O.. D: m. (pavls) .......: 5
 Special to beat i:55 pacing: Dan Patch. br. h.. by Joe Patchen (IIer- zeD lost Time by. quarters: :2s l-2: :58 1-4: 1:27 1-4; 1:Ss.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-09-25
FURNITURE.

MATTINGs. MATTINGs-Just received our new line of mattings. rugs art squares iron goods. Gay & Sightler. 3S Commerce
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-09-25

imposed a fine of s200 on A Hudsins, a white man, and assessed further pun ishment at six months in the county jail on two charges of violating the prohibition law.
 Hudgins had been tried and con victed in the police court before Judge N. B. Feagin. and he took an appeal to the Criminal Court.
 Policeman Street was the principal witness. and he swore that Hudgins was caught peddling whiskey on two occasions.
 Judge Howze was sought by friends of the defendant to remit the fine. as far as the jail sentence goes but he declined to change 1t one bit and the prisoner was ordered to jail. The judge said that the violations of the prohibition law must cease.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-09-25
PRAISES FOR TAFT
SENATOR ROBERT M. LArOLLETTE
 TALKS TO FARMERS.
Judge Taft Was the Priscipai speak- CT at Madison, Wis.,, and was Introduced by senator La
 toilette.

Madison. Wis. Sept. 24.-The polit- teal feature of Judge William H. Tart trip today through Wisconsin. oseu ed here at noon when Uniteo etaos Senator Robert M Lafoliette. aoor ing an immense audience Of the rarm- ers. national convention. placed him- self on record in most enthusiastic phrase of the Republican political can didate whom he introduced 10 the au- dience. <,
 senator Lafollette missed the Taft special party early this morning puI caught up with 1t here. He roae out out to the State University, where the meeting was held. in the carriage Win Judge Taft. The Senator began ms speech with the remark:
 ~rbe desire to be absolute and exact as to what I shall say today mas brought me for manifold reasons to commit to paper.
 Then after commenting briefly on the advance educational work being done for agricultural and the interest in it shown by the farmers Of Wis consin, the Senator turned to MT Tait and said of him:
 Mature gave him boise. 1udiciai temperament. great force of charao- ter and tenancity as to purpose. His Iorr life in the public service is dis tinguishing for it's marked ability. us wisdom, it's integrity, its patriotism.
 .sNow from a somewhat intimate ac- ouaintance with him for the past twen- ty years, I say today that he is pro. Eressive in principle (applause) and he is equipped most wonderfully in ex- perience."
 The Senator then reviewed MT. Taft,s public career for the past ten years. when he said, he had been call ed in to advise by two presidents on the question of government which gave them she greatest concern.
 The tribute of MT. Lafollette moved the great audience to prolonged en- thusiasm ~
 warmly app1auded
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-09-25
MANY WITNESSES TESTIFY.
Charles Edward Davis On Trial For
 Ruatfn Murder.

Omaha. Neb.. Sept. 24.-Ali day was spent hearing the testimony in the case of Charles Edward Davis, who is charged with the murder of pr. Fred erick Rustin.
 Nearly dozen witnesses were called but only two of them, Dr. J. P. Lord Rustin's former professional partner, and Miss Hannah Dineen, the maid at the Rustin home. gave important tes- timony. Both of these witnesses tes- tihed to having seen a man who an- swered the description of Davis in the vicinity of the Rustin home. and Miss Dineen testified that two half smoked cigar stumps were found on the porch following the murder. Dr. Lord was quite sure in his Identification of Davis as the man he met while the physician was answering the call from the Rus tin home.
 Mrs. Rice was in the court room but was not called today. The county at- torney expects to introduce a new line of evidence tomorrow when Mrs. Rice will be the principal witness. She is expected to- frecite again the tragic story told at the coroner's inquest.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-09-25
WEEDS IN LIVINGSTON.
Mr. Prayter and Miss Wilson Ar Married.


 Married.
 Livingston, Sept. 24.-(Speeial.)-- Addison Praytor and Miss Balma Will son were married at the Meth odist parsonage here this afternoon at 5 o'clock.
 The couple are from Sumter Mills. four miles from town. The bride Is the daughter of R. D. Wilson and a most accomplished young woman.
 Miss Ethel Casey of Epes. spent sey- eral days here this week with friends.
 Eighteen of the best singers of the Alabama Normal College have organ ized a glee club. The following ofa- cers were elected: Miss Lillian Allen. president; Miss Mattie Neil. secretary; and Miss Flossie Pitts, treasurer.
 There has been over 300 bales of cotton ginned at the public gin in Gainesville, this county, this season.
 Professor Stephenson opened the high school at Gainesville Monday. There was a large attendance.
 All the new stores at Epes have been completed and are occupied. Epes Is becoming a busy little town.
 The Gainesville town election was held there this week. VIII Monette was elected mayor.