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DeLand news. [volume] (DeLand, Volusia County, Fla.) 190?-1921, 1909-05-07
COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

lHc DOdTC vi COullJN NOllllillSSlOll-
ers was held Monday and Tuesday
with all members present.
Road and bridge reports were
submitted as follows
District No. l,--progress on
East Coast ferry road by prisoners
and repairs to Osteen and Enter
prise road.
District No. Repairs on Lake
Helen-New Smyrna bridge over
Deep Creek.
District No. 3--General repairs
on Barbervillc and Daytona road
and Pierson and Seville road.
District No. mo work.
District No. s.-Laying shell on
New Smyrna and Oak Hill road.
The committee appointed to pur-
chase mule, wagon and harness for
county reported that they made
purchase for the sum of S,SI.oo.
The following resolution was
adopted and ordered spread upon
the minutes;
WHEREAS, Joseph Walton has
given notice of his intention to
apply to the honorable board of
pardons of the State of Florida, at
the May meeting of the said board
for pardon, having been convict
ed at the December term A. d.
1908 of the Criminal Court of
Record of Volusia County, Florida,
Of the crime Of manslaughter now,
Therefore, Be it resolved by the
County Commissioners of Volusia
county, Florida, in session this
third day of May, A, D. 1909, that
we hereby protest and object to the
granting of a pardon to the said
Joseph'Walton, and, be it further
Resclved, That copy of this
resolution be presented to the board
of pardons.
The petition from citizens of
Oak Hill and Shiloh asking for the
opening of county road from point
on Oak Hill road to Shiloh railway
station was received and filed, and
H. G. Putnam, W. J. Gardner and
w. L. Cause were appointed a
committee to mark and view said
road and report at 'scxt regular
meeting.
The notary bonds of I. E. Fitz-
gerald, S. \. Wood, c. NJ. Bingham
and Frances Dickinson were APP
proved. The justice of the peace
bond of J. NJ. McCorkle was APP
proved.
Rifle bond of Vim. Padgett and
revolver bond of J. l.. Ditson were
approved and clerk instructed to
issue licenses.
George Hood was allowed the
sum of $500 per month towards
his support until further action of
board.
The claim of ". J. Murphy for
reward for the capture of John
Johnson was refused for the reason
that he acted only as an assistant
to the sheriff and was compensated
by the sheriff for his services.
The Pauly Jail Company was
awarded the contract to make up
plans for county Jail and sheriff's
residence, said plans to cover a
building and equipment not to cost
over $17.ooo.oo. it being under
stood that if said Pauly Jail Com
pany are the successful bidders on
the building and equipment or for
the equipment alone, they shall re-
ceive nothing for said plans. but in
the event they are not awarded
contract for any Of the work, they
DeLand news. [volume] (DeLand, Volusia County, Fla.) 190?-1921, 1909-05-07

Daytona is to have an electric
car line. a franchise having already
been asked for.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1909-04-05
EPISCOPAL SUNDAY
SCHOOL REoRGANIzED

As a result of a special Meeting call
ed for the purpose OF reorganizing the
Sunday School and holding services In
the Episcopal Mission. Chapel Of the
Annunciation, In Oak Park. nifty per-
sons were present, the meeting being
held In the chapel Sunday at p. m !.
Rev. T.. e Cobbs. rector of st. Johns
Church. had charges of the meeting. +
MT Lincoln was elected Superintend-
Keynton. Secretary and Treasurer of
the Mission: Mrs NJ. w, Blue, organ
ISL. and Mrs. r. A. Chapman and Mr..
Marshall King, committee on music.
Twenty-three pupils were enrolled
for the Sunday School. awith the pros-
pect of as many more. Bible Glass,
which will be in charge of Superin-
tendent Lincoln, VIII bring the number
of scholars up to about thirty to start
with. Five men and women volunteer
ed as teachers.
Sunday school will be held at a. m.
each Sunday morning, and will start
Sunday. April 10.
Services will be held on Sunday af-
ternoon at p, m. These services will
practically be in charge Of laymen, the
clergy being present as often as pos
sible.
The reopening Of the chapel, which
has been. closed for years. Ia princi-
pally the result of q movement on the
part OF ST. Johns Chapter. Brother
some laymen of the church, residing
at Highland Park. and 1t is expected
that this movement will eventually re-
suit in the establishing OF another par
ish Of the Episcopal Church in Mont
Rofnery
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1909-04-05
RACE FOR GOVERNOR
JUDGE WEAkLEY MAY MAKE AN
NOUNCEMENT.
Indications Are That Jefferson County
VIII Have Three Candidates But
Mr.. MaiIory's Friends Are
Active.

Birmingham. April 4.--fSpecial.)--
Indications point to Judge 8. ID. Weak
Iey, former Chief Justice OF the SUI
preme Court of Alabama, being in the
race for the gubernatorial nomina-
tion.
II don't care about saying anything
as yet said Judge Weakley. TT is
too early. Fifteen months campaign
lis a most expensive thing. 1t is en-
tirely too early to make any an
nouncement.'
The statement of DR.. r., NJ. Cum
bingham, OF Ensley. given out q few
days ago. would indicate that he is
considering making the race, while
Lieutenant Governor Henry q. Gray,
OF Birmingham, may also take shot
at the nomination. This means that
Jefferson county. or rather Birming-
ham, has three candidates for the
gubernatorial nomination.
Several watch charms and buttons
bearing the pictures OF H. S. d. NAL
Tory, OF Selma, with the inscription,
"Aiabama's Next Governor" are to be
seen in birmingham. Friends OF MT.
Mallory are actively at work In his
behalf. The campaign Is likely to
break out many months before the
usual time.
w. d. Seed. Of Tuscaloosa, State
Treasurer. has some friends in Bir-
mingham also who are mentioning his
name. other names are being heard
in connection with the race for Gov
rnOr.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1909-04-05
BALDWIN H0NORED
MONUMENT is UNVEILED AT NEGRO
SCHOOL.
Robert G. Ogden, Oswald Willard and
Booker washingtOn the Chief
Speakers at the Tuskewee
Institute.

Tuskegee, Aprfl 4.-(SpeciaI. -
Shortly after 3 o'clock this afternoon a
kegee Institute, in memory OF the late
William H. Baldwin. Jr. Of New York
City, who, for eight years. up to the
time of his death, January 23, 1905.
was trustee Of the Tuskegee Insti-
tute.
Mr.. baldwin was president. at the
time of his death, Of the Long Island
Railway. He became acquainted with
the Tuskegee Institute in 1896. and
from that time until his death proba-
bly, did more than any other man. with
the exception OF Principal Booker r.
Washington. to make the school what
1t Is y
After Mr.. Baidwin's death an Exec
utive Committee. consisting Of Theo-
dore Roosevelt. Grover Cleveland, Chas,
w. Eliot. Charles Francis Adams. Ja-
cob H, schiff. Alfred T. White. os-
waid Garrison Willard. Felix Adler.
Cleveland Fl. Dodge, ", Sverit Macy,
Adolph 8. ochs, Henry Kirke Porter.
Thomas NJ. Osborne. II. NJ. Atkinson.
Fl. II. SHanna and J.. Stanley Brown.
was formed to create memorial fund.
This fund. amounting to sf5o.o0o. was
given to Tuskegee Institute on the
date OF its twenty-hfth anniversary.
From the sum remaining. the memorial
unveiled today was erected.
The exercises began with the sing
ing of plantation hymn by the choir.
and ended to the music of Fair Har-
yard" sung by 1900 students who were
gathered about the monument In front
of Carnegie Library.
In the course Of the exercises re-
marks were made bv Principal Booker
r. washington and Robert G.. Ogden
of New York city one of the trustees
of the school. The presentation was
made by Oswald Garrison Willard, .
grandson of william Lloyd Garrison,
editor of The New York Evening Post.
and chairman OF the memorial commit
tee, -
In his remarks Mr. Willard said that
there was at first disposition on the
mart Of the committee to place this me-
mortal "in the great suffering East
side OF New York, among those masses
for whom he felt so keen1y, and for
whom he worked 80 unswervihgiy. >
But after consideration thew believed
| 1t was better to erect 1t at Tuskegee,
| .wh ere his heart was, and where the
whole keynote Is earnest. striving up
ward"
Bolton Gilreath, trustee OF the Tus-
'kegee Institute. from Birmingham,
spoke informally to express the graf
itude which he felt, as citizen OF Ala
hama, for the interest. which William
H Baldwin had shown In Tuskegee
and Its work. He felt. he said. that
anything that helped the negroes OF
Alabama was q service done to all the
people OF the state.
The monument was erected by Tus-
kegee students from brick made ON
the school grounds. On one side Is q
drinking fountain, and on the other
side tablet containing portrait In
marble Of william H. Baldwin. Jr :,
beneath which Is the ffgare OF a negro
laborer with arms outstretched, holding
laurel branches The design OF the
monument and the tablet are by the
sculptor, Karl Bitter.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1909-04-05
MRS. WEAKLEY DEAL
End Comes 10 . Splendid Woman q
Florence--Large Family Was
nj the Dsathhed,

Florence, April Especial. )--Mr
John b. weakiey, mother >of ex-su
prsme Court Justice Samuel ID. Weak
ley, Of the Alabama Supreme Cour
died at her home In this city yesterda
evening after brief Illness.
Mrs. weakley was taken sick o
March 20, and Friday at noon her cos
dition became so alarming that Juds
WeakIey. who was in Washington, an
Turner Weakiey, OF Birmingham. wer
telegraphed for. J.. b. Weakley an
Mrs. s. d. Weakley having alread
arrived. Mrs. Annie Anglin. q daugt
ter, and w. H. Weakley, of F'lorenc
were also with her when the end cam
Mrs. Weakley was 70 years old. 81
was. before her marriage, Miss Moili
z. Rice, and was a sister Of Mrs. il
siah Peterson. Of Memphis. and of S.
Rice, of Florence, and the aunt &
Governor r. NJ. Patterson Of Tea
nessee.
In character and intellect Mrs. Veal
ley was a splendid example OF South
ern womanhood. She was universail
beloved by her friends in Florence an
elsewhere. and the news Of her deaf
will bring sorrow wherever she wa
known.
Judge Weakley, who was en- rout
from Washington, arrived ten hours q.
ter her death.
The funeral took place this aftei
noon, Rev. z. D. MeDougal oficiate,
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1909-04-05
New Orleans Decides Who
Is Pastor of Negro Church

counted. showing . bare majority Of
eleven for the Rev. Henry out OF sew
erai hupdrcd votes cast A police de-
tail wzls stationed At thu churoh DUR
ing the election and raxors were made
contrahand 80 the ehallsngers had 10
contsnt Themselves with merely maxi
ing QUITTING remarks about the voters
OF the opposing factions
Dirt pusson II not q member IN good
standtn'." declared one OF the Henry
Watchers. as an old gray haired negro
rolled up q piece OF paper and siippsd
II into the box.
de only time dat soman bean tar
church was wen she was baptazeds"
charged the Reese crowd
on such grounds the te1leTs were
compelled to throw out the votes, but
not until they had siffed the charges
The result OF the voting will b.
submitted TO Judge Someryills and ne
will probably declare tho Raw. HENRI
the pastor OF the church In acoordanct
with the vote cast.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1909-04-05
MRS. SIMPSONS FATE
YOUNG WIFE ACCUSED OF KILLING
HUSBAND.


Lyons, N. T., April 4.--This commu-
nifty Is In perfect fever Of excitement
over the trial of Mrs. Georgia Allyn
sampson, which will begin this week.
Mrs. Sampson, the daughter OF o
wealthy and respected Wayne County
farmer, Is accused Of the murder OF her
husband. Harry Sampson, who was q
nephew OF the late Admiral Sampson.
The trial promises to be one that will
pack the court house TO its utmost ca
pacity, Public sentiment In regard to
the case seems to have undergone a
great change during the past few
weeks. At first there were few persons
hererbouts but thought Mra Simpson
was guilty Of the crime as charged, but
at present there seems to be few In
wayne County who think she had any
thing to do with the death OF her hus-
band.
Harry Sampson was shot on Novem-
ber / last at the farm OF his wffe's
parents, three miles from the town OF
Macedon. The house was arranged for
two families. and he and his wife &C.
cupied the west wing. The apartments
of his father tn-law were on the oppo-
site side of the house. At 1880 o'clock
ON the morning Of the tragedy, there
was a quarrel between Harry Sampson
and his wife over q letter which Mrs.
man. Mr.. Allyn. the girls father. tried
TO adjust matters. Gut sampson de-
clared that he would leave his wife.
I'D rather shoot myself than live
with her." he said, according to Mr..
Allyn's story
Twenty minutes later he ran into the
erst wing with blood streaming from
bullet wound In his chest and fell dead
at the feet Of his mother -in-law. There
nh nj r nnWAAF a
on his breast or on either hts inner or
outer shirt. Georgia Sampson ran into
the room a moment after he fell. She
said that she was in an upper room
when she heard the shot.
For four days the theory of suicide
based on SIMPSONS words to Mr..
Allyn was believed. Then the Samp-
son family heard about the absence Of
smoke stains and powder burns. They
learned that the gun was not thrown
ON the floor, as would probably have
been the case II 1t were suicide. but
was placed carefully In a corner and
that Sampson held a package of cheese
In his hand as he fell dying.
AS result of the inquest Mrs.
Sampson was arrested and the grand
Jury found an indictment against her
charging murder in the first degree
Bail was denied the accused woman
confined III the county jail, occupying
the same cell that was once occupied
by Oliver Curtis Perry, the noted ban
dit and train robber.
Since the tragedy one OF the strong
est witnesses for the prosecution. Har-
ry SIMPSONS father. has died, and II
is rumored that much of the supposed
damaging evidence against the young
widow has been traced to its starting
point and found TO be nothing more
than idle gossip.
The only evidence against Mrs.
Sampson seems to be the fact that
when her husband was last seen alive
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1909-04-05
PLANS OF REPUBS
NO AMENDMENTS TO PAYNE TAR
IF'F BILL.


washington, April 4.--Foilowing
numerous conferences held through
out the day, Representative Dwight,
New York; the Republican whip in
the House, announced tonight that the
Rules Committee would tomorrow
bring In rule fixing the time for
taking tho anal vote on the tariff bill
ana restricting amendments thereto
and that the rule would be adopted.
Mr.. Dwight made an unequivocal pre-
diction OF victory.
The rule which will be brought in
tomorrow sets the date for vote on
the tariff bill at April 10 and protects
the measure. IL is said. from all
amendments except those recommend
ed by the Ways and Means Commit
tee and those offered on the floor OF
the House that will give an oppor-
tunity for a vote on the question OF
free lumber. protected barley and pro-
tected hides.
II is reported tonight that the, ma
,ority of twenty-six or more Republic
cans who met yesterday and drafted
= netition to the tariff trainers. ask
ing for protection on lumber. coal.
iron ore and hides. have been pre-
vailed upon not to oppose the Payne
bill "a they threatened to do unless
heed was given to their demands.
This development today. It was said.
makes the adoption OF the rule pEac-
tically a certainty and accounts for
the coincidence Of Mr.. Dwight in the
success Of the rule. 1t is also said
the dissatisfied Republicans have re-
ceived assurances that ITEMS In which
they are particularly interested VIII
be given careful attention when the
bill reaches the Senate
Chairman Payne. of sthe Ways and
Means Committee, Representatives
Dazeil and Dwight and other Rouse
leaders had conferences with Pfesi-
dent Taft yesterday during which the
President is said to have expressed
approval of the tariff program as out
lined by the Ways and Means Com
mittee.
The rure will have the effect of
shutting of general debate automati-
caIiy and from the time of its adop-
tion until the bill Is submitted to q
vote, discussion OF the tariff will pro-
coed under the five minute rule.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1909-04-05

New Orleans. La. April 4.---After a
fractional row in which several hun
dred negroes of New Orleans have ig-
ured more or less strenuousiy. the
.pastorate OF the Plymouth Rock Bap-
tist Church will be ofacially filled to-
morrow by order Of Judge w. B..
Somerville of the Civil District Court.
The pastorate of the church. one OF
the Oldest negro places of worship In
the South. was recently left vacant by
the death OF the Rev. Dave Young.
There were two aspirants for the
piace-Rev. Tom Henry and Rev Jim
Reese. Henry. declaring that posses
sion was nine-tenths of the law.
forthwith took charge OF the pulpit.
In this declaration he found himself
mistaken, however. for the followers
Of the Rev. Reese got out an injunc-
tion prohibiting the Rev. Henry from
even entering the church.
The court finally ordered an cleo
tion and 1t was not until early this
morning that all the ballots were
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1909-04-05
SAFE BLOWERS
ESCAPE JAIL
Local Police Are Given
Warning.
CHARGED WITH MANY GRIMES
Wore Arrested IN Birmingham
Several Weeks Ago.
It IL Believed That the Two Men Were
Guilty of Number Of Grimes
Comnatted In
AIabamn.

Postmasters. merchants and other
men having money In once safes have
been warned by the police to look out
for trouble. Two OF the most notori-
Gus safe blowers In the country broke
jail in Greenville, 9. c.. yesterday
morning and are out for the coin.
The way the postal authorities feel
about the matter is shown by the fol-
lowing telegram received yesterday by
Chief Taylor, Of the local department.:
Greensboro. N. C.. April I.
Chief of Police. Montgomery. Ala:
George Barton and Tennessee
Dutch, the safe blowers recently cap
tured in birmingham, escaped from the
prison in GreenviIie. 8. G.. before day
light this morning. The following
brief description 10 given to be fur
nished tho crews of passenger and
freight trains at your city. with TIE
request that close watch be kept for
them:
cartons right arm is OF at the ell
bow; Dutch is a medium sized Jew
with big mouth and broad upper
'.Do all in your power to locate these
men. A large special reward is Of
fered by the post ONCE authorities.
Post ONCE Inspector Gregory.
Greensboro. N. c."
, These men were captured In Birm-
ingham about three weeks ago and
were turned over to the South Carolina
authorities TO be tried for an
offense committed in that State.
It Is also believed they are
the men. who. about a year ago. ter
rorized the postmasters of small ofnces
throughout South Carolina. Alabama.
North Carolina and Tennessee.
There was an epidemic OF safe blow
ing about year ago. but the perpe-
traitors Of the felonies were never
caught.
believing that the two men who
have Just escaped are the men who
committed these deeds the authorities
are more than anxious to get them and
have sent kilograms broadcast all over
the country in the hope of recapturins
them.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1909-04-05

she was auarelling with him and sh
has refused to testify regarding thi
trouble. Nor has she stated on cat
where she was when the bullet Wa
fired.
est and wealthiest in the county an
the fight for Mrs SIMPSONS libert'
will be a notable one. George Raine
OF Rochester. Assefnbiyman Edso
Hamm OF Lyons and George S. Tinkel
paugh OF Lyons have been engaged {
conduct the defense,
Mrs. sampson is said to approao
her trial in the confidence OF ~
acquittai. The jury that has bee
drawn h composed OF business me-
and prominent farmers. There has no
been a conviction of murder. first de
gree, in this county since 1850.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1909-04-05
A Narrow Escape For
Crowd of Seven.
EARTH SINKS FROM MACHINE
Women Hurled Into Mod and
Water.
G. W. BeaIe was Nearing the Lomax
Creek On TIE Upper wetnmpka
Road At The Time OF The
Accident.

A party of seven had q very mar
row escape from either injury or
death yesterday afternoon when an au-
tomobile driven by c. w. Beale. OF
142e Highland avenue, turned over I'M
to the gully. which lines the Upper
Wetumpka road. near the culvert,
crossing the Lomax creek. fve miles
The party was composed of women
with exception Of Mr.. Beale, and at
the. time OF the accident, the machine
was not travelling at very rapid
speed.
While It is reported that none were
injured. all received a severe fright
and the garments of the women were
ruined as the whole crowd was
thrown into a muddy mire, near the
submerged during the high waters
and In which some water was still
standing.
Al first II. was supposed that some
of the women had suffered injury. but
after being taken from the mud 1t
was seen that excepting from bruises
and shock. none had received any seri-
GUS hurt
There being considerable driving
yesterday. small crowd was soon on
the scene and the women were brought
were passing at the time.
Mr.. Beale was seen last night. after
he had returned to the city, and he
said that at the time he was running
at q moderate speed. having cut down
his speed just before the accident.
He says that he was running near the
edge of the bank. when the earth gave
way from under the wheels Of his car.
and n was turned; over into the ditch,
and 1t was turned over into the
ditch, the occupants being pitched
forward and into the muddy water.
Fortunately the machine did not fall
on any of the victims and they escaped
serious hurt.
Mr.. Beale refused to give the names
OF those composing his party merely
saying that all were members of his
family or relatives. It was learned,
however. that besides Mr.. Beale. Mrs.
Beale and Miss Hattie Beale. HIS sis
ter. were In the machine at the. time
| OF the accident.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1909-04-05
TO Talk To Alabama
Negro Teachers.
STATE ASSOCIATION TO MEET
Iwenty-Eighth Annual Session to
Be Called Wednesday.
State Superintendent Harry G. Gunnels
VIII Open the session with An
kddress--o. J. Kern Also to
Deliver Address.

The negro teachers of Alabama are
planning this week. In the twenty
eighth annual session of their State
Teachers Association. to have one Of
the largest gatherings among them.
selves. that has perhaps been held fol
many years. From all Indications. they
have reached every section Of the
State.
The program viii be opened or
"wednesday evening, April 7, at
o'clock. with an address by State Su.
perintendent Of Education Harry G.
Gunnels, followed by stereopticor
lecture by Superintendent o. J. Kern
of Rockford. III. Mr.. Kern win en-
deavor to show the negro teachers
what can be done by earnest effort Il
improve the country school districts
pictures out of his actual experience II
the country Districts of Illinois.
The program during Thursday and
Friday will consist largely In the con-
1sideration OF the school work. In 1T
relationship to the home and commun,
fly life of the pupils. For more care.
ftii consideration of subjects along thii
line, there win be held group nneer-
inks. where there can be heart to hear
talks on the problems which confront
helping the community life.
Some special features ef the pre-.
gram are an address at II O'Clock
Thursday by DIR. ]. II. Dillardf secre
tary OF the Anna +. Jeanes Rura
School Fund: also an address at l1:3l
o'clock Friday by Governor b. b. Co
mer. The popular meeting ON Thurs
day evening will be addressed by Dr.
j. A.. Kenney. resident physician O.
Tuskegee Institute, showing the teach
ers how they may assist In preventing
the spread of tuberculosis. There vii
also follow an address by N. b. Young
president of the State Normal Schoe
Of Florida.
The Friday evening program viii
consist Of an address by w. t. p. vii
liarns. Field Agent Of the John r. STAT.
or Board. It is expected also tina
Booker T. Washington. who deliver
an address In Nashville, Tenn, on th'
Afternoon of the Sth, will reach Mont
gomery in time Friday evening to Civ
the closing address to the state Teach
ers Association.