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The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-12
Loses Wife and Children.

E. c. Dale. who recently resided in Vivian, applied at the police headquar- ters for Information as to the where abouts of his wife and two children. Dale went to Sayreton Saturday with the un. derstanding that his wife and children were to follow him Sunday morning. He was to meet them in Birmingham at 10 o'clock. Dale waited at the appointed place until nearly 1 o'clock. His family falling to put in an appearance Dale went to Ensley and learned that his wife and children left that point about g o'clock Sunday morning. Dale went back to Birmingham. making inquiries regarding the whereabouts of his family, but with out success and he then applied to the police department for assistance He is at an utter loss to account for their dis appearance
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-12
DAIRY FARMING
 INVESTIGATION

Auburn, October 11.--(Special )-The dairy farming investigation work of the Alabama experiment station and the Uni ted States dairy department, which was started last February by Mir. A. K. Ris- ser, has recently been taken up and con- tinued by MT. S. D. Dow. MT. Dow is a graduate of the Missouri Dairy school, and has had his training under Professor Eckels, one of the leading instructors of the country.
 Since the work has been started, 13 silos, most of them concrete, have been built in different parts of the state. Sev- eral model barns have been built and model dairyhouse has been constructed on the fair grounds of the Alabama Agri- cultural association at Montgomery. For the latter the fair association is furnish ing the money, and is an expression of the appreciation the people have for this work. The State Fair at Birmingham has donated 16 feet square in their main build- ing to make an exhibit of the methods used and the results secured.
 The dairymen of the state not only de- mand that the work be continued, but ask that the working force be increased so that the entire state can be visited. With only one man in the field only the most urgent requests for help have been responded to.
 The work of establishing a system of herd record keeping has been started with 10 men. The following statement will show the condition of these 10 representa- tive herds during the month of July:
 Total number of herds, 10.
 Total number of cows, 26S.
 Number of cows, 263.
 Number of cows producing Is gallons or more milk per day, 67.
 Number of cows producing one pound butter per day, 51.
 Average gallons milk for July, per COW. H.S.
 Average pounds butter produced for July, per COW, 17.7.
 Per cent of butter fat in milk (Babcock test), 5.20
 Highest per cent of any one herd, 3s cows, 6.20.
 Lowest per cent of any one herd cows, AS.
 Average per cent of teh 10 herds, 26S cows, 4.91.
 Calculated cost of ration for individual herds:
 Highest average for any one herd, IA  cows, s422. Lowest average for any one herd, A cows. s1.55.
 Average for 10 herds, 263 cows, sS.27. Cost of producing a gallon of milk in individual herds:
 Highest cost, 22 cows, 13.1 cents. Lowest cost A cows, A cents. Average cost 10 herds, 26S COWS, 7S cents Cost of producing a pound of butter fat in individual herds:
 Highest cost, 22 cows, 35.4 cents
 Lowest cost. same in three herds, 1O6 cows, 10.8 cents. Average cost for 10 herds, 263 COWS, 1S.5 cents.
 Valuing butter fat at 30 cents per pound and skim milk at 20 cents per 100:
 Average value per COW of products, ss.O2.
 Average cost of feed or ration, $3.27
 Average profit per COW in month of July, $2.75.
 Return for dollar invested in feed s1 70.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-12
Personal and General.

Misses Mary and ida Taylor of Eutaw are visiting Mrs. John M. Martin Ave nue F and 22d street
 Mrs. A. F. Sexton, who has been visit ing friends in Memphis, returned home today.
 R. D. Porter, former superintendent of the open-hearth department at the steel mill is spending a few days in Ensley
 MT. s. A. Clemmons was stricken with apoplexy yesterday and was removed to St Vincent's hospital Owing to his ex- treme age his condition is serious
 Mrs. J. M. Donaldson left today for Summerville. She was called to the bed side of her father, the Rex. Alex Hood who is seriously ill
 Miss Zaidee Rogers and Mrs. F. R. Thompson returned tonight from Speig- ner, where they have been on a visit to their grandmother and other relatives.
 MT. and Mrs R. c. Hoehn of Avon dale were in the city today. visiting rela- lives.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-12
New Wireless Records.

San Francisco, Cal, October IA new record in wireless telegraphy is claimed by the United Wireless Telegraph com- tion on Russian Hill, today established communication with the Kuhku station on the island of Oahu, one of the Ha- waiian group. The station at Kuhku was caught at 80 o'clock this morning and messages were exchanged until 4 o'clock. It is said that communication during the two and a half hours was uninterrupted. The distance to Honolulu is 2200 miles.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-12
MAJOR WHITE ON
 SALVATION ARMY Officer In EnSIey Describes
 Work of Members MAN LOSES HIS FAMILY E. c. Dale Unable to Locate Wife and chiidren-Good Progress Made at Ensley schooIs-Persona
 and General.
MAN LOSES HIS FAMILY

Ensley, October 11.-(special)- )-Major White, commander of the southern divis- ion of the Salvation Army, held services at the Presbyterian church this morning. The church was crowded and most interesting service was held.
 Major White spoke on the general work of the Salvation Army, it's early strug- gles and its present accomplishments. In a graphic way he told how, in the face of ridicule, abuse and misunderstanding the followers of General Booth had won recognition. He gave some most inter- esting facts about the rescue homes, farm colonies, industrial stores. prison work and other branches of the Salvation Army. He is a pleasing speaker and was &C., corded close attention. The service was much enjoyed and at the conclusion Ma jor White was warmly congratulated on his splendid address
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-12
SOUTHSIDE CHURCH
 IS AGAIN CROWDED

The revival services at the Southside Baptist church yesterday were possibly the most largely attended meetings which have been held since the beginning of the revival, which is now being conduct ed throughout the district.
 Two services were conducted at the Southside church and an immense con- gregation was present at both the morn ing and evening hour. Dr. w. w. Ham, ilton preached at both services, his sub ject at Il o'clock being, Some Steps Leading Away From Sin" and at 7:45 o'clock, Special Evils" Twenty converts became members of the church during the two services
 Dr. Hamilton will preach at the South side church every evening this week at 7:45 o'clock.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-12
Another Canal Prophecy.

New York October 11.-A prediction made by Congressman James A. Tawney before the fire underwriters association of the northwest at meeting in Chicago that the Panama canal would be com pleted in six years at a total cost of $256, 100000 was shown to Col. Goethals chief engineer of the work who is attending @ hearing in the army building here. "That is true" said the colonel, "I ex- pect the canal to be open for navigation by January 1, 1915. unless some unfor- seen contingency arises, the cost to b6 what the congressman has namedo
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-12
Bank Cashier Arrested.

Denver Col. October 11.-Charged with a shortage of ssO,0OO and with having re- ceived deposits when he knew his bank was insolvent, Aaron G. Pratt, cashier of the Hammondsport State Bank of Hammondsport. N. r., left Denver for the east tonight in custody of Sheriff H. W. Billingtone and Deputy D. c. Ben nett of Hammondsport. Pratt was ar rested at Longmount, Col, where he was interested in irrigation enterprises and he waived extradition proceedings The Hammondsport bank was closed last Feb ruary and indictments against Pratt were found last month.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-12
Discharged By Grand Jury.

Indianapolis, October 1.-The Mar ion county grandjury discharged from custody last evening David Frankel, who was under arrest charged with killing his wife in order to collect in- surance. Yesterday afternoon Frank els S-year-old son, David, appeared at the grand jury door leading his baby sister, aged 4. He told the foreman they had come to ask for their papa. The children were in the grand jury room some time. The evidence against Frankel it is said, was not convincing.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-12
Good Work at Schools.

The Ensley public schools are making good progress. all the departments are working smoothly and while the rooms are somewhat crowded, the work is pro- gressing in a satisfactory manner.
 Superintendent N. R. Baker and his corps of able assistants are putting forth every effort to make the session a notable one and several additions to the curricu- lum have been made.
 Each Monday the teachers meet with Mir. Baker and the work for the week is outlined.
 Thursday ending the first scholastic month the reports of the children will be issued. Friday being children's day at the State Fair there will be no school held.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-12
NEGRO IS SHOT TO
 DEATH BY A MOB

Empire, Ga., October LA negro named Henry White was shot to death by mob at Younker, six miles from here, last night. White, it is said, started out to shoot up the family of Thomas Allen yesterday, and on his way met another negro, whom he shot and wound- ed for refusing to join him in his ex- petition. He went on to Aliens and shot at him and his wife, running them away Tom their home. A posse gathered, pur- sued and captured White and placed him in the lock-up About Il o'clock last night a. band of unknown men took White from the lock-up, carried him about mile from Younkers, tied him to a tree and riddled him with bullets
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-12
Special Detective Killed.

Chattanooga, Tenn, October n.-T. J. McElhaney, special detective for the Nashville Chattanooga and St. Louis railway, was shot and killed early today while on duty in the railroad yards at Cravens, two miles from the union sta- ton. w. S. Smith, who was until re- gently employed as detective for the road. is in jail charged with the crime. Bloodhounds were put on the trail and tracked Smith to his home. The men, it is said had been on bad terms for some time. McElhaney leaves wife and seven children.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-12
Another Dig.
he Chicago News,

From the Chicago News.
 Generally speaking began Mrs. Green. as she prepared to deliver a long curtain lecture
 My dear" interrupted MT. Green, 'it is not interesting for you to be always talking about yourself.''
 About myself?'
 ''Yes, didn't you say generally speak ing?' That's what you're always doing."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-12
For Atlanta take Southern Railways 7::30 morning train.

There will be a called meet ing of the board of directors of the Chamber of Commerce Con- struction company at the office of John L. Raul, First National Bank building, Birmingham, Ala, at 3 o'clock p. m., Mon- day, October 12, 1908, for the purpose of entering into con- tract with the successful bid der on our proposed new build ing.
 It is desired that we have a full meeting of the board. CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
 CONSTRUCTION CO.,,
 By John L. Raul, President. By J. P. Stiles, Secretary.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-12
Turkeys Protest Presented.

St. Petersburg, October 1.-The Turkish ambassador has presented to the Russian foreign office the pro- test of his government against the annexation of Bosnia and Herzegovina. He is daily in conference with the British ambassador, with whom he acts in the fullest accord.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-12
servia Explains War Moves.

Belgrade, October 1.-The Servian gov- ernment's reply to Austria's request for an explanation of the mobilization of Servia's forces has been forwarded to the Austro-Hungarian government. Ser- via explains that this is due to the fact that the present forces are sufficient to maintain order in the interior and that the new movement should not provoke in- quietude with regard to Servia's pacific intentions.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-06-01

are inspectors, who receive 800 to
$500. Then there is little army of
guards patroling the buildings, as
we'll as gardeners, attendants, fire.
men, upholsters and others. The
director general, who controls this
vast institution; is paid $4,000 per
year The building and the Casino
are said to have cost $1,000, 900,
and palace of fine arts has been
erected out of the banks winnings.
There is in the Casino, besides ex-
tensive reading and writing rooms,
magnificent theatre, which Is kept
up at enormous cost; also promin-
ent orchestra of a hundred first
class instrumentalists engaged all
the year round, and during the sea-
son the most celebrated artists are
engaged regardless of expense. AS
much as $1,000 has been paid
to one Of these performers for a sim
gle night. All Of this is absolutely
free. And, strangest of all the
strange things at Monte Carlo, you
can not buy drink of anything
stronger than lemonade in this great
gambling palace.
Another fact No one ever broke
the bank at Monte Carlo. The impress
sion has prevailed that If the bank
loses certain sum of money on
particular day it closes its doors I'M
til the next morning. This is untrue.
The bank never closes between -
noon and II at night, no matter
how much may be lost. The song
about breaking the bank at Monte
Carlo is responsible for good deal
of misrepresentation. Each table
starts in the morning with a certain
sum OF money, and when that is ex-
hausted the play is stopped only I'M
til fresh supply can be brought
from the strong rooms.
No one ever caused the Casino to
close table for more than a couple
of minutes. The actual reserve at the
bank ready for immediate use is a
million of money, and the company
is fully prepared for any and every
emergency that may arise. Finan-
cially this bathing corporation is as
solid as Standard OIL.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-06-01

ears" The man at the wheel in
spinning the ball aims to strike a
different mule ear"-one of the
four, thus diverting the ball from its
natural course. But the system play
er long ago managed to overcome
the four little cones, and in time no
matter which of the four mule ears
caught the circling ball and diverted
it, the system won with surprising
regularity.
Well on the new wheels installed
this season they had placed eight
mule ears" instead of four-in-
stead of four corners of the circle
there were eight; and months passed
before some of the players discover
ed the difference between the old
wheels and the new. So this season
all the old systems took wings, all
the previous calculations of the pro-
fessionals were caught, and the CAST
no has won amazingly and largely
increased it's profits.
However, the Casino has always
played ahead of the game, hence the
profit of $5,000,000 annually. Incl
dentally | am prompted to tell some
inside secrets as to the financial side
of this great gambling corporation,
founded by NJ Blanc in 1877. No
matter how much money the players
win at Monte Carlo it all comes
back"
The lease of the gambling privi-
lege secured from the prince of Mon
AGO expires in 1913, and there will
be only five years more of the Monte
Carlo under the present regime. The
Casino company is known as the sea
Bathing company and Strangers
Club of Monaco. Now the only thing
nobody ever does at Monaco-at
least in the seasons to battle in
the sea. The one thing that every
body does is to gamble. So the Casino
is called the Societe des Bains de-
Mer ct Cercle des Etrangers There
is not another sea bathing company
in the world which makes a profit
of trifle over 100000 younds per
annum. And my card of admission
to the Casino, and everybody else S
card, reads very plainly "Cercle des
strangers de Monaco and you
couldn't get bath on that card If
you demanded it.
The Casino administration en-
ploys more than 1000 people Each
of the gambling tables make a profit
of $4,000 per day. There are 100
croupiers employed at the tables.
They are paid $50 per month, in ad-
dition to their food. Some Of them
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-06-01

Texas, at its regular May term, on
the 18th day of May, 1893, that the
county clerk of Ellis county Texas,
be and he is hereby instructed to,
give the ten days notice in writing
by publication In sOme newspaper
for ten days prior to June 9Th, 1908.
TO all tax payers Of Erfis county,
Texas, that in conformity with Krti-
Gle No. 5120, Of Revised Statutes of
Texas, that the commissioners court
of Ellis county. will meet ON Mon
day, June 8th, 1908, as board OF
equalization to receive all tbs. as
sessment lists, or books of the az
SCISSOR of Ellis County, Texas, for in
spection, correction, equalization and
approval, and all tax payers and
others interested therein will take,
notice accordingly
Attest:
(SeaD JOHN M LOGGINS,
Clerk County Court, Ellis County,
Texas.
BY P. II. Rowell, Deputy. w19d52,
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-06-01
Pleas of Guilty.

The regular term of county court
convened Monday morning, but no
Eases will be tried before juries I'M
il the first week in July. Pleas of
kuilty were accepted as follows:
Bob Carter, two cases aggravated
assault and battery; fined $25 in
each case.
R. G. Pillow, aggravated assault;
fined $500.
Ira Pullens, theft; fined $500 and
given one day in jail.
Jim Fields, theft; fined $500 and
given one day in jail.
Anderson Peterson, aggravated
assault; fined $25. Unlawfully carry
ing arms, fined 500.
Lee Brown, aggravated assault;
fined $25.
Frank Dano, two cases permitting
minor in pool room; fined $40 in
each case.
Ernest Waters, aggravated assault !;
fned $25.
\ Ed Hollie, aggravated assault;
kped $25
Tom Little, aggravated assault;
ed $500.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-06-01
Lightning Strik eS House

During the heavy wind, rain and
hail storm last Friday afternoon at
4:30 O'Clock, the house occupied by
a Mr.. Rodgers in the south part of
Italy was struck by lightning The
bolt hit the chimney, passing down
to the stove, through the floor aud
into the ground. The stove and cnlm-
ney were torn to pieces, dishes on
a table were broken, all the window
panes in the kitchen were shattered
and several planks torn off the
house. No one was at home at the
time.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-06-01
} THE TEMPLE OF JUSTICE
The Birth Record.

The Birth Record.
IS. Taylor and wife, Italy, May
PForston and wife, Crisp, May
a boy.
Lee Webb and wife, Crisp, May %,
a boy.
Charley Crowder and wife, Crisp,
April "a, a boy
Fred Finley and wife, Crisp, May
Is, boy.
Bud O'Neal and wife, Palmer May
s. girl
c. d. Powers and wife, Palmer,
May II, a boy.
M. P. Rackley and wife, Palmer,
May 10, a boy.
w. Chatham Merritt and wife, En-
mis-, May IS, a girl.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-06-01

gold ring formerly the property OF
Commodore Stephen Decatur, given
him by his fellow-officer, Richard
Somers, at Tripoli, in 1904 The late
Mr.. Smiths record of the ring states
The history of the ring given by
Somers to Decatur as related by him
(Decatur) to my father (Francis
Guerney SMITH is as follows:
AS Somers parted from Decatur
to embark on the Intrepid to meet
his heroic death, he took from his
finger a ring and gave it to Decatur
with words suited to the solemnity of
the moment. Decatur wore it always,
till his death, when his widow sent
1t to my father, who bequeathed it to
me. 1t being thin and frail. it was
twice incased, once by Decatur and
afterward by me-"
In the war against the pirates of
Tripoli, who for years had preyed
upon American commerce and had
succeeded in capturing the American
ship Philadelphia, Captain Preble
fitted the Intrepid as a bomb vessel
to explode in the midst of the Tripod
itans and cause panic, and on the
night of September 4 1904, dispatch
ed it on its mission in charge of
Richard Somers. When it was within
500 yards of the enemy they opened
fire, premature explosion occurred
and Somers, with his volunteer crew
were never heard of afterward.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-06-01
The Death Roll.

Mrs M. j. Buchanan, age ga, near
Crisp, May 25,
~ M. C. Matlock, age SO years. En-
mis-, May 4.
Kate Taraba, age SIS years, near
Creechville, May 8.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-06-01
COMMODORE DECATUR'S RING
Has Been Given to the National
Museum to Keep.

The United States National Mus
cum has just received as a bequeSt
from thef late Stephen Decatur
Smith, through his son. s. Decatur
Smith, Jr., of Philadelphia, plain
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-06-01
Real Estate Transfers.

H. A. Ellis to j. II. Stanley, undi-
|vided interest in LOG acres of land;
500.
Mark Smith to C. 0. Adkins, lot in
Naxahachie; $1,000.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-06-01
HOW'S This?


We offer One Hundred Dollars Re-
lard for any case of Catarrh that
lcS We cured by Halls Catarrh
\erHENEY & CO.. Toledo,
We ,slersisped, have known
F. J., Cheney Tor tn last Is years,
and believe him perActly honorable
in all business transa ions, and fin
ancially able to carry kout any obli-
cations made by his rm. Walding,
Kinnan & Marvin. WI olesale Drug
gists, Toledo, o.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken in
tGrnally, acting directly upon the
blood and mucous surfaces of the
system. Testimonials sent free. Price
75c per bottle. Sold by all druggists
Take Halls Family Pills for con-
stipation.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-06-01
ANNOUNCEMENTS.


Terms strictly in advance
All announcements under this
lead are made subject to the actor
of the -emocratic primary elections
In July.
For sheriff
HENRY FORBES.
For County Clerk
JOHN M. LOGGINS.
For County Attorney
CHARLEY PIPPEN.
]. A. LAWSON.
For County Collector
TOM FORREST.
GEO. F. SMITH.
l.. l.. JETER.
GEO. c. SWEAT.
LUTHER B. BENTLEY
For County Treasurer
WILL DAVIS
JOHN JOHNSTON, JR.
For Constable Precinct No. Il
]. j. McCALPIN
For Justice Peace Precinct No. L.
NJ. H. FINCH.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-06-01

The family medicine In thousands q
bones for SO years-Dr. Thacher's Liver
nd Blood S,7-r'o
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-06-01

Notice to Property Owners of Ellis
County of the Meeting of the
Board of Equalization.
1t is ordered by the county COM
missioners court of Ellis County,
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-06-01
New Hay,

| have just received few tons of
new prairie hay. Can fill your orders
promptly ID. H. Thompson. 81
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-03-01
PLAYED HEARTS
GOV. AND MRS. BURKE ENTER.
TAIN YOUNG FRIENDS AT THE
EXECUTIVE MANSION.

Most delightful was the card party
given to some of the younger members
of Bismarck society last evening by
Gov and Mrs. Burke at the executive
mansion. The function was most
perfect in all its appointments. It was
in the shape of a heart party, but as
the hostess announced, that thought
it was somewhat late in the season
for valentine party. yet she sup
posed that some of the guests would
be greatly interested in hearts during
the coming year.
The reception rooms were decorat-
ed with large hearts, monogram or
sentence being inscribed on each. The
score cards for the card game
progressive whist-wsre heart shaped,
and partners were chosen by inscrip.
tons thereon, all OF which had to do
with the especial mark of Cupid.
Seven games were played, at the
conclusion Of which an elegant and
dainty luncheon was served. the sand
wiches being cut in the shape OF
hearts.
Mrs. Burke was assisted in receiv
ing and serving luncheon by Mrs