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The Prescott daily news., 1908-05-04
'"so BULLET IN HEAD.
'' resident Goes to Eternity In a
 Dramatic Manner.


 Dramatic Manner. A asquan' N. J.. May 4-Morgan ph,, auCey .' Magee. president of the tlha Oiiai ,, bank of Manasquan As A.. u'mself by firing a bullet into Hs lssa Msu,hile while standing on a dyke fin lseama rrea the death of President Maoes loos hv "rowh o.S the bank closed It's Ae ipsti,n, ,tuers of the directors of De affair." ifiu'lon 10 It is believed that bed by Mo o' the bank can be exam ' reoSen Moanday, or when 1t is planned 7Ss Srea sa the institution. rh, and a Sas man was forty.eight years hsss all "as a, been in the banking bus.
The Prescott daily news., 1908-05-04
Southern League.

Memphis. 1; New Orleans. o. Little Rock. 5; Mobile, O. Nashville. 5; Montgomery, o. Atlanta, 6; Birmingham, 5; ten in. lings
The Prescott daily news., 1908-05-04
American leauue.

New York, 9; Washington, f. Philadelphia, 5; Boston. i. Detroit, f; Chicago, 2.
The Prescott daily news., 1908-05-04
wheat Advane.s

.caIe,.. Wheat Advanced. Y RiaavM May 4.-wheat sold at 'Sa over nrS. mn advance of . 5-s
 pievious day.
The Prescott daily news., 1908-05-04
'th,'" "'0me Tax Bill Passes.

< Anthony way as 4-The house passed k.. gsdusy. .d1 Income tax bin providing
 AW0, o tax on all incomes over
The Prescott daily news., 1908-05-04
Iaroe oat Shipments

st Louis, May 4.-oat shipment' Friday were 52.o00 bushels.
The Prescott daily news., 1908-05-04

National League. Boston. 8: Brooklyn, '.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-10
LINDSAY GROWS
 WITH THE PEOPLE
Reasons For His Constantly Increasing Strength as Candidate For Mem
 bership on Board of Revenue.

MT. William M. Lindsay is receiving voluntary assurances of support from citi- zens in different portions of the county in such large and increasing volume that his nomination to a place on the Board of Revenue is already conceded by those who are well informed as to the public mind.
 Mir. Lindsay's. growing strength is due to his terse and telling platform and his clear-cut individuality. There are just two blanks in his platfornl-goods roads and education. Let us build the zbest roads and keep them the best,' he says, "and raise the standard of education while we increase the facilities
 Mir. Lindsay has strong convictions on all questions affecting the public welfare, and has never hesitated to express those convictions in the 2S years of his success ful career as a professional and business man in Jefferson county, and he contends that the affairs of the county should be managed with the same acuInen energy, courage and commonsense that are indis- pensable in the conduct of any prosper ous and progressive business
 This accounts for the widespread belief Among the voters that he will be force ful figure on the Board of Revenue and will contribute materially to the develop ment of the county along safe and liberal lines.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-10
FIRST PASSENGER
 TRAIN ON A. B. & A.
ATLANTA DIVISION OF THE ROAD IS OPENED BY INSPECTION TRIP OF OFFICIALS HEADED BY PRES DENT H. M. ATKINSON.

Atlanta, May 9.-(Special. )-The first passenger train ever operated over the Atlanta division of the recently completed Atlanta, Birmingham and Att lantic railroad entered the city Friday afternoon, bringing President H. M Atkinson, who had just completed 6 tour of inspection of the property in company with party of distinguished capitalists of New York and Boston.
 The party visited Tampa, Fla, where the Tampa Northern railroad and large lumber interests were inspected; visited BrHnswick, Ga where the magnificent docks of the Brunswick Steamship com pany and the unexcelled terminal facil- ities of the Atlanta, Birmingham and Atlantic railroad are located; went to Fitzgerald and had the pleasure of seeing the most complete railroad shops in the south. From Fitzgerald the party went to LaGrange, Roanoke, Ala, and Talladega Ala, the present and temporary western terminal of the Att lanta. Birmingham and Atlantic. From Talladega the party visited Birming- ham to inspect the centrally located and excellent property of the road located in the Magic City. Some mem bers of the party were also largely in- terested in the Birmingham Coal and Iron company, corporation organized by Mr. Atkinson. On the trip to Bir- mingham they had full opportunity to inspect this property.
 The inspection tour began in At lanta several days ago when the party made minute inspection of the terminal property in and about this city, devot- ing several days to study of local conditions and future prospects of the road.
 In the party which accompanied MT. Atkins was Percy R. Pyne of New York. A. D. Russell of New York, James A. Parker of Boston, c. F. Aver of Boston Marshall H. Clyde of Boston and H. A. Parker of Chicago, a consult ing engineer of wide reputation for merly chief engineer of the Rock Island system. MT. Pyne and MT. Rus sell and MT. H. A. Parker returned to Atlanta with President Atkinson Fri day night The other members of the party returned to the east from Bir- mingham having visited every point on the road.
 Mir Atkinson arranged for the meet ing in Atlanta, principally to afford an opportunity for the members of the party to spend some days in this city. The trip from Atlanta was made in two private cars, a combination pas senger and baggage coach and an en- zine.
 Upon their return to Atlanta every member of the party expressed himself as being pleased with what he had
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-10
Anchor Supply Go.
 22l8 Second Avenue.

seen. All were of the opinion thai under anything like favorable condi- tions both the Section of the south through which the Atlanta, Birming- ham and Ttlantic operates and the road itself would be greatly benefited, each working in conjunction with the other to increase the great natural wealth of the country.
 Civil Engineer Parker expressed himself as greatly pleased with the road and the character of construction. He said that 1t was one of the few all S0-pound steel rail roads in the coun- try, and that the system of a half mile sidetracks every four miles was a long look with wisdom into the future, making an all double track road comparatively easy. He said the equipment was up to the standard of that of any road in the country, and that the rolling stock was all that could be desired.
 The party was due to arrive in At lanta at 1 o'clock Friday, but the special train was met at Union City, Ga., the crossing point of the Atlanta and West Point with the Atlanta, Bir- mingham and Atlantic, near Atlanta, by a large delegation of citizens and induced to take a carriage ride over the adjoining country with a view to building up that section. None of the party expressed an opinion on this ject, but the natural advantages offered by Union City are believed by many of the people to have commended the plan to the attention of the cap italists.
 President Atkinson announced i'm mediately upon his arrival that plans would be completed as speedily as pos sible for a passenger service into At 1anta and that trains would be run ming into Birmingham on or before September 1 of the present year.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-10
STORM DESTROYS
 MUCH GOOD TIMBER
THE GOODYEARS ARE PROBABLY THE HEAVIEST LOSERS-IT IS ESTIMATED THAT THEIR LOSS REACHES 5,ooo,ooo FEET.

Hattiesburg, May 9.-(Special.) 1.-The country in south Mississippi, which was swept by the recent cyclonic storms, indicate that the loss of timber espe- cially by the big syndicates, was quite extensive. The Goodyears were proba- bly, the heaviest losers, the fallen tim Der on their holdings being estimated as high of 5,00000 feet. Much of this timber is ruined for all purposes for the treets were not simply uprooted, as in ordinary wind storms, but were twisted off some 15 or 20 feet from the ground and were then thrown down, all cracked and splintered, and good for no purpose on earth.
 Nevertheless the Goodyear people are arranging to save some of their losses, and for that purpose will put their Bogalusa plant in operation at once, and will extend their logging road so as to reach the furthest limits of the devastated area. The mill will give work to something like 2500 employees when it starts. It is also the an- nounced purpose of the company to dig ponds and float a great deal of heir fallen timber in places where it is not convenient to haul out the logs to the mill at this time. The Blodgetts Me- Phersons, Edward Hines and other large holders in this section are seri- ous losers. J. F. Wilder suffered the loss of a few million feet. The near approach of summer and the conse- uuent early action of the worms give little hope for salvage in many cases
 While there is no indication of any thing like a revival in the interior lumber trade, the purchasers on this market report that they are placing some orders at prices that are not altogethe CT unsatifactory to the mill men. The Moore-H -Haggerty company is able to show a line of bookings that indicate something doing. But there is no improvement in the export situa- tion Some contracts are out for ex- port stuff that will keep few of the mills running for a while, but after that there is little in sight. This slump in the export trade is not unexpected, for it commonly occurs in the simmer But it is remarked by some of the old dealers in this territory that this is the first time in many xears when both the interior and export markets were in slump at ,fhe same time.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-10
Hoods SarsapariIIa For More Than Thirty Years
THE GREAT SPRING MEDICINE

than thirty Hoods Saapara Medicine member of the family
 what what combines the best purifiers appees and onc and effects complete cures or
 bood diseases pimpes eruptions acrofula all stomach liver kidney appee that conditions of the system
 Food and Drugs Law change necessary conform the law public sentiment It IS fectly safe, genuine and reliable
 Sarsapala sold usual liquid form in the form of Sarsatabs 100 Doses One Dollar
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-10
WEATHER REPORTS
 SENT OVER PHONE

Jackson Miss, May 9.-(Special.)-As per agreement between the Jackson Board of Trade and Section Director Bel den of the weather bureau at Vicksburg the Cumberland Telephone company will on Monday next begin a system of report ing the weather to all subscribers at 10 o'clock every morning at Aberdeen, Bi- loxi, Centreville. Columbus Clarksdale Corinth, Hattiesburg, Jackson, Laurel Lumberton, McComb, Natchez. Okolona, Rosedale, Shuqulak, Tupelo, West Point, Yazoo City: also special warnings at Can ton, Crystal Springs, Forest, Brookhaven. Utica, Woodvile. Water Valley, Charles ton and Houston. Telephone subscribers have only to call up central to get the forecast.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-10

like matters, the evidence and arguments are all in and nothing remains but flor the commission to pronounce it's yudg ment. Not only that but some of the cases appear so obvious that there is only one way to decide them
 Still the commission hesitate. And it is freely predicted that there will be no decision on any matter which might in any way affect even a small portion of the public mind until af.er the primary of June 4.
 Direct reference has been made in this connection to certain petitions which were presented to the commission by Councilman W. H. Terrell, a member of the Atlanta City Council
 In one of these petitions MT. Terrell asked the commission to require the Georgia Railway and Electric company which operates the street car system here, to sell six tickets for 25 cents.
 In another petition he wanted gas re- duced from s1 to D cents per 1000 feet, and also asked that reduction be ordered in the price of electricity.
 In still another petition he asked that the commission order the price of Bell telephones reduced about one-half.
 So strong was the showing made by the companies against whom the peti- tions were directed that there was con sidered little doubt the commission would reject all of the petitions and leave the rates just as they were. Particularly was this view taken since not a single other person joined MT. Terrell in his complaint and he made his fight alone, though the public was put on notice that these things were being agitated for the gen eral good, and invited to take part.
 But about the time the commission got ready to decide these matters in favor of the various public utility companies affected, Joseph M. Brown announced for governor, and the commission kept quiet Then Governor Smith came along and in his Atlanta speech said he was in favor of making the street car company sell six tickets for a quarter. In view of which statement it would never do for the commission to turn down the six ticket petition.
 As a matter of fact the commission found itself in a dilemma. Should 1t grant the Terrell petitions or any of them, it feared so it is said, that the charge of oppression of corporations would be brought against it. Should it turn the petitions down it was about to do when the campaign came on, some of the people might say that their interests were not being properly considered
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-10
ABBE GAFFRE HAS FOUND
 VALUABLE OLDPARCHMENT

Paris, May 9.-Abbe Cafe, a distn- guished Egyptologist and writer on ecele- siastical subjects, has discovered in Upper Egypt an ancient parchment which has an important bearing on much-discuss- ed incident in early church history.
 According to Eusebius, bishop of Caesa- req, who died in 315, Christ sent DOT trait of himself to Abgar. king of Edessa, in Mesopotamia. Abgar, learning of the Saviours miraculous powers, sent him letter begging him to cure him of the leprosy with which he was afflicted. He professed faith in Jesus, whom he hailed as Son of God. Jesus sent a reply by the disciple Thadeus felicitating the king on his ardent faith in one whom he had never seen, and promising the sovereign temporal and spiritual happi- ness.
 After the crucidxon Thaddeus jour neyed to Edessa. where he baptised the king. and presented him with letter and portrait of Christ, the latter being supposed to be the only one in existence. In the tenth century the original was sent to Constantinople, and in the 14th century to Genoa where it is said to rest. jealously guarded, in the Church of St Bartholomew. A copy of the portrait also exists in Italy
 The parchment discovered by the Abbe Gaffre which is about ten feel long by three inches wide, recounts in considerable detail the sending of Thaddeus with Christ's portrait The document is of the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-10

One of the marks to make on the Official Ballot is shown be- low: For Judges of the City Court of
 Birmingham Vote for Two
 Wm. c. Garrett c. c. NeSmith v HENRY A. SHARPE Won L. Thompson
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-10
Holding Up Action.

It is beginning to be talked around that the railroad commission is holding up action on various important matters which are pending before it until after the primary.
 The commission has within the last three months heard a number of inter esting cases involving rates oi fare and
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-10
Joins Gridiron Club.

Washington, May 9.-Edwin M. Hood assistant superintendent of the South ern division of the Associated Press, was today elected member of the Gridiron club.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-10

seventh century A1exandrina school, and is enriched with 20 beautiful miniatures Illustrating the story
 The inability of King Manuel to liquidate some of the bills for the royal funeral recalls the fact that king, while expensive in life, is even more so in death
 The funeral expenses of William l. of Germany were $125. .000 Those of the late Grand Duke Nicholas of Russia amounted to S2O0,O00 The cost of Queen Victoria s burial was $175,000, while that of the Duke of Wellington cost $S5O, 600.
 Count Tibor Sztarah, who claims cous- inship with Countess Gladys Szechenyi has been invited to leave Paris within "A hours, under pain of arrest as a promoter of gambling.
 After show of bravado the noble Count asquiesced in the decree of the min istry of state. and his name was booked al police headquarters as that on an 'ob- noxious foreigner. who in future must not be allowed to live in Paris for more than three successive days If he does he will be immediately put on a train and shipped across the frontier. - Maeterllncks famous play. "Monna Wanna" is to come into court in an in- teresting dispute between the poet and M. Fevrier, the composer.
 The latter has written the music for a 'Monna Wanna opera and has been in treaty with the opera management for it's production next season; but Maeterlinck now disputes the right of Fevrier to nego- tiate for any performance of his play, and protests that he reserves all his rights as proprietor of the work.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-10

are considered entirely inadequate to meet a demand such as that made upon them by yesterday mornings fire.
 For some time efforts have. been made to have the initial steps taken toward se- curing a. s500,00O bond issue the proceeds 10 be used solely for the purpose of inn proving the water system and bringing it up to a condition in which it can meet every emergency. Investigation has proven the necessity of it. but the author ities so far have been slow to act.
 The area burned was comparatively new one, The Terminal hotel, a $7500O structure. had been completed scarcely year. Business houses in that section had followed close upon the completion of the new Terminal station, as this brought into contact with them the bulk of the travel to and from Atlanta. Half a dozen years ago there stood upon the burned blocks a few ancient and time-worn dwelling houses, from which practically every vestige of paint had disappeared. Practically all of these gave way to brick stores hotels and manufacturing estab- lishments. Of all the ancient buildings there remained in the two blocks but one that still withstood the march of pro- gress. It escaped destruction when Sher- man burned Atlanta, and yesterdays fire went right around it, leaving it prac- tically unharmed. It will probably be torn down in the rebuilding of the section.
 Ownership of the destroyed buildings was confined principally to five persons. all of whom have expressed the inten- tion of rebuilding as speedily as possible. Samuel M. Inn1an was the heaviest loser, the destruction of the buildings owned by him aggregating possibly s4OO000, and upon which he had insurance of about 30 per cent The estate of Walker P. 1nman was also a heavy loser. They have eX- pressed determination to rebuild just as soon as the debris can be cleared away.
 It is expected even better structures than those destroyed will be erected. This section of the city is of proven value since the completion of the terminal sta- tion, and business property there brings high rentals. But little more than year ago an Atlanta real estate speculator bought business lot in one of the burned blocks, and sold it in less than a week at $2OOO0 profit. It had three story brick structure on 1t at the tune of the fire.
 The wind was blowing in the opposite direction from the terminal station at the time of the fire. or there IS little question that it would have suffered des- bite it's dstance-abount 100 yards-from the burning block.
 Considering the fact that number of hotels ana fooHlES nouSes were eiioh5 the buildings destroyed. and that the fire made rapid headway, it is considered re- markable that there was no loss of life TOT injuries.
 Holding Up Action. It is beginning to be talked around that the railroad commission is holding up action on various important matters which are pending before it until after the primary.
 The commission has within the last three months heard a number of inter esting cases involving rates oi fare and
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-10
Harvard Is First.

Cambridge, Mass, May 9.-Strength in the field events and the distance runs enabled Harvard to defeat Dart mouth in the annual dual track meet today by score of 6S to 49.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-10

Southern Railway will sell round-trip tickets to Atlanta May IS, and for morning 19, limited May %, rate $6.70.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1908-05-12
HANOVER,

Charles. E. DeForeSt has, been visit
ing friends at his former home In Con-
neeticut during, the pasteweek.
Miss Rstelle Hopping attended o
HackettStOwn reunion at HaokettS~
town last week.
Miss Cora Kitchell and Mrs. Lester
Genung attended, luncheon and gath
eFing of Mortified students and teach
ers in New York on Saturday
The afternoon whist club was very,
pleasantly entertained by Miss, Bell
Webb On Tuesday of last week.
Miss. Alice Ringland,. of Durham,
South Africa, gave a very interesting
talk to- the Young ladies Auxiliary
and their friends on Wednesday after
noon. Although tho weather was un-
favorable, those who attended felt
fully repaid In the pleasure of listen
ing to the graphic description, OF life
and work in the dark continent. Tea
was served and a social time enj0yed
after the address.
The harG rain on Thursday raised
the river tea high mark early on FRI
day.
The renlOdeled. parsonage is receIy,
ing the the finishing coat of paint.
Edward Stevens, of. Livingston. is
doing the work.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1908-05-12
NEWS FROM
OTHER TOWNS
MENDHAM.

.Josenh Somers entertained Mr. and
Mrs. Wise and Mr.. and Mrs Harold
Somers, of BROOKLYN. over Saturday
and Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Daniel Moran have a
son.
Wont woo boa,n on tho Manahano
watar Inortrs on T M o roorni,,de
"" ~ W. 70 on ue0u"y nioi nin
Inc oarn ana contents OF the Pr
yola SC1ger paacMele Lewis an
1esiaes, Was DtTheQ) ~ Pne ground on
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1908-05-12
LODGE NOTES.

The new Morristown Lodge f. & A.
M.was instituted last Tuesday evening
with appropriate ceremonies. Be-
tween three and four hundred masons
we're present at the institution at the
lodge room on Washington street in
GLIDING number of the grand officers
of the state. Cincinnati Lodge pre-
sented the new lodge with square
and compass, suitably inscribed. Madi-
son Lodge gave handsome Bible and
the Dover Lodge the jewels and collar.
Following the institution the officers
OF the new lodge were installed, new
members were elected and COLLATION.
was served.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1908-05-12
CHILDREN HOLD HIGH CARNIVAL
In Masquerade Costumes on skates In
the Rink Last Friday.

In Masquerade Costumes on skates In
the Rink Last Friday
The children had their chance to en-
JOY roller skating carnival last Fri
day afternoon, when large number
gathered at the Morristown Roller
Rink in costume and enjoyed skating
for a couple of hours. Prizes which
consisted of jewelled pins were award
ed Miss Phyllis McVickar, dressed as
a Vatican Shepherdess for the hand
soonest costume. Dewitt Thomas, as
an Indian, took the prize for the best
dressed boy. Miss Ruth Taylor, as
ropsy, secured the prize for the girls
comic costume, while Anthony Ana
ole, as jester secured the prize for
boys.
The judges were John v. Bacot,
Rev. Philemon f. Sturges and Henry
p Phipps.
Among those in costume were Miss
Eleanor Bacot, Dutch peasant; Mrs.
Frances Thompson, Red Riding Hood;
Miss Louise Phipps, Japanese girl;
Miss Louisa Hoffman, italian peas
ant; Miss Betty McVickar, Vatican
shepherdees; Miss Helen Palmer, Swiss
peasant Miss Alice Fanshawe, Pier
rette; Miss Bobby Hill, Italian peas
ant; Miss Mariana Foote japanese
girl; John TainUor Foote, little girl
Jack Brinley, Indian; Alfred Maury,
Colonial costume; Rowe Duffy, Indian;
John Loesser, Scotchman Tony Ross,
farmer. Hugh Cole, Pierrot; John
McVickar, clown; Miss Bryce, little
girl; Miss Margaret Bissell, Chinese
girl; Miss Marie Bryce, Red Riding
Hood Miss Katherine Thomas, Egyp-
tian girl; Miss Anita Hazeltine,
trained nurse; Miss Sally Palmer, In
dian Miss Eleanor Mellon, Norman
die peasant; Miss Mamie Rogers,
trained nurse; Miss George Palmer,
fairy /; and DR.. Reed as the wolf