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The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-09
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-09
Madden Gets Divorce.

Lexington, Ky, February S.-John E. Madden, the noted turfman. was granted a divorce in the circuit court here to- day from Louise Madden-Bell. Mrs. Bell had been granted a divorce from Mad den in other states and married Bell. who is also widely known. Madden in the meantime had filed a suit against her here and the decision today is in that case
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-09
Holland Fined S1oo.

At the police court this morning Joe Holland, the proprietor of a pool room on Avenue c, was fined s10O on a charge of violating the prohibition law. Hol- land was arrested as a result of the raid Saturday night by H. c. Russell, president of the Ensley Law and Order league, Chief Merriman and John Lynch, special detective of the Jefferson County Law and Order league. City Attorney F. c. Moore prosecuted the case and Attorney D. J. Hummer represented the defendant. The evidence brought out the fact that two bottles each containing a. small amount of whisky were found on the premises of the defendant. The case was stubbornly fought on both sides and resulted in the fine above stated. Notice of appeal was filed with the court.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-09
Preachers Home Burned.

2 Chico, Tex, February S.-The residence of Rev. w J. Gregory was totally de- stroyed by fire Sunday morning, and the aged minister lost his life. His wife barely escaped in her night robes. The fire is believed by many to have been of ineendiary origin with robbery for its purpose. There was something like 5000 in bank notes. gold and silver in the house and only $1S0 in gold has been recovered
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-09
Pythians to Build Temple.

Steel City lodge Knights of Pythias will meet in regular session Tuesday evening at their castle hall on Nine teenth street. s. M. Watson, chairman of the building committee, will submit a partial report of work accomplished and the amount of stock subscribed for the Pythian temple. The members of the order are active in this project and in- tend to erect an edif1ce that will be a credit to Steel City lodge. Chancellor Commander Thomas R. Walker requests all members to be present. There will be degree work. Visitors always welcome
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-09
Kinq Menelik Is Very Well.

Addis Abbe Abyssinia, February 5. The local representative of the Reuter- Telegram company has been officially requested to deny the reports in circu- lation recently of the serious illness of King Menelik. His majesty is now absent from the capital on an automo- bile tour.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-09
Woman Burned to Death.

McGregor, Tex, February S.-Mr. and Mrs. J. Wallace died here early today from burns received from an explosion of oil which had been thrown into a blazing grate by a 2-year-old child Mrs. Wallace grabbed the can from the fire. rushed to the door to throw it into the yard. At the door she met her husband At the same instant the can exploded in her hands, showering both with burning nj
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-09
Root Will Make Address.

Little Rock Ark, February S.-United
 sS-tes Senator-elect Elihu Root of New York who is at Hot Springs for his health. has written the Arkansas legisla- ture that as soon as he has recuperated sufficiently he will probably accept the invitation to address the joint assembly of the Arkansas legislature.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-09
Potts Commands the eeoraia.

Washington, February S.-Capt. T. M. Potts, on duty at the Washington navy yard, has been selected to com. mand the battleship Georgia, taking the command formerly held by Capt. Edward F. Qualtrough, who was sus- pended from duty following trial by courtmartial at Gibraltar. Captain Potts last sea duty was in the com. mand of the cruiser Des Moines.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-09
Anna Held Gets a 'Possum.

Atlanta, February S--Among the hun dreds of letters pouring into Atlanta all most daily since the Taft banquet here. when the President-elect was served with 'possum and 'taters, is one from Anna Held, asking for the receipt for cooking 'possum and requesting that a couple of the marsupials be expressed to her. The recipe and the 'possums went forward Forthwith.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-09
Three Children Cremated.

Norfolk, Va, February S.-The three children of John Wilson, negro of Browntown, Princess Anne county, Vir- ginia, were cremated when Wilson's house was burned Saturday night. Wilson and his wife had to stand by and see the house burn,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-09
Two Life Sentences.

Atlanta, February s.-Punished with two life sentences is the predcament of Noah Adams, negro of Columbus, Ga. In police circles it is hinted facetiously that the double sentence was given Noah on account of his first name. He pleaded guilty to two serious charges and was sentenced on each
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-09
Fisheries Dispute Settled.

Hot Springs, February s.-Former Sec retary of State Elihu Root today re- ceived an official note from Ambassador Bryce of England apprising him of the satisfactory conclusion of the New Found land fisheries dispute. MT. Root expressed great satisfaction that the matter had been finally adjusted.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-09
Seven prisoners Break JaiJ.

Atlanta, February s.-Seven white pris- oners in the city jail sawed their way through steel bars to liberty at an early hour todays They jumped from the sec ond floor and dashed through alleys and back lots. Three were captured and bloodhounds were secured to trail the other four
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-09
Lusitania Battered By Storm.

Queenstown, February S.-The Cunard line steamer Lusitania, which came in hours late from New York was severely affected by the storm She lost one of her anchor chains She disembarked her passengers and mail this morning She was obliged to take on 500 tons of coal here
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-09
Too Much Whisky on Hand.

Savannah Ga., February S.-As a. re- suit of recent raids upon blind tigers by the police authorities, the city is the possessor of about 10000 gallons of whisky, to say nothing of a quantity of beer, wine, champagne. etc. It can neither be sold nor given away, and there is settled objection against pouring tho liquor out upon the ground, consequently the city officials are in a quandary as to what disposition to make of 1t.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-09

As the result of the guessing in the sil- houette party. Mrs. J. c. BYant has the largest number of correct guesses and is entitled to the first choice of the prizes offered. Mrs. Lee the second choice. Mrs Blackburn the third choice Mrs. Fonville the fourth choice, and Miss Supple the fifth choice
 largest guesses. The first column is for correct guesses and the second for in correct guesses. There were about 30 guessing lists turned into the committee:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-09

TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY Take LAXATIVE PROMO Quinine Tab lets. Druggists refund money if it fails to cure. F. W. GROVES signature is on each box. 25c.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-09
MUCH INTE E}T IN SOUTHERN STEEL EnsIey Expects Some Definite
 Announcement Soon GUESSING CONTEST ENDS Results Are Announced in Silhouette Party-HoIland Fined $1oo for
 Prohibition vioation.-Per-
 sonal and General.
GUESSING CONTEST ENDS

Ensley, February S.-(Special.) )-The meeting of the recognizing committee of the Southern Steel company which is being held in New York, has caused much comment in Ensley and it is freely predicted that preparations will be made at once for a resumption at an early date of the rod and wire mills at this point. W. P. G. Harding of the First National bank of Birmingham and W. H. Hassing CT are attending the meeting and their reports are awaited with much interest. While nothing definite has been heard as yet, the impression prevails that the re- port of the meeting will be favorable to an early resumption.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-09
Cannot Sell Whisky.

Attorney General A. M Garber has held, unofficially, that druggists can not fill prescriptions for whisky even by licensed physicians In a letter to pr. J. D. Humphrey, president of the Madi- son County Pharmaceutical association Colonel Garber takes this view After saying that the opinion must be unoffi- cial, and referring to section 6So of the new code he says:
 T have been appealed to in several in- stances concerning the apparent hardship resulting from the operation of the gen. eral prohibition law as applied to the sale of whisky by a druggist upon a pre- scription of a regular licensed practicing physician l do not feel justified in with holding my personal opinion on the sub ject, as 1t deals with a question of great importance. Clearly, it was the manifest purpose of the legislature Several prom inent physicians being included in the body) to liimt and restrict druggists to the sale of alcohol and of wine, under certain conditions, for sacramental purposes. See sections ?, and of the prohibition act. It follows, therefore, that according to my construction of this act, unofficially announced, a druggist who sells whisky on prescription by a licensed physician, or under any other circumstances, would violate the law"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-09
Supreme Court Recess.

After the-call of the second division, now on, the supreme court will take the February recess, no more calls being set until that of the first, a start over, on April 6. This week the counties of Bibb, Choctaw, Dallas, Greene, Hale, Merango, Perry, Sumter and Wilcox are being heard, and among other cases will be the attack on the prohibition act from Selma, to be submitted by argument Thursday It is anticipated, however, that the court will run over into next week in order that the dockets may be cleared up.
 This recess will be a great thing for the new judge, who will have several weeks of learning the ropes before he has to be on the bench continuously. It will also give the new chief justice time to get his bearings so that he can keep the general conferences going to the high est output. It is regarded that the bench was never stronger than it Is now, though there is feeling of regret at the retire. ment of former Chief Justice Tyson, who made great record for usefulness. One of the judges said the other day: 'The loss of Tyson to the bench is a calamity to the state. It ought not to be neces- sary for men like him to have to leave the bench to make living for his family
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-09
To Examine Students.

The state board for the examination of applicants to practice law is in session at the capital. It is made up of w. L. Parks, Andalusia Thomas E. Knight Greensboro, and w. R. Walker, Athens The following students are to be passed upon: H. H. Pander, Anniston; Lyman Johnson, Birmingham; J. H. Kimbrough, Natural Bridge D. w. Price, Calera B. L. Whatley, Birmingham; J. w. Lamps ley, Selma; Ludlow Elmore Montgomery; John J. Mason, Birmingham. Mason is a negro, the first to come before the board
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-09
RIVER TRAFFIC IS
 IMPORTANT FACTOR
Help to Hold In Check Rates
 on Railroads
DRUGGISTS CANNOT SELL
Garber Holds That They Cannot Fill Prescriptions Calling for Whisky. Supreme Court Will Take
 Recess Next Week.

Montgomery February S.-(Special )-The river traffic and its prospects are of more importance to Alabama at this time than ever before because of the fact that busi- ness built up by boat lines can be held in the face of competition Under the Alabama laws rail line which lowers a rate, save under emergency conditions, must leave it at the low figure, save in that it may get approval of the railroad commission to put 1t back In other words every rate that is lowered must stay so until the commission allows a raise, and the commission Is likely to hold that if a rate is lowered to meet river competition it is one that is remunerative at the minimum figure.
 In order to meet competition on the Tombigbee river the Alabama Great Southern put down some rates into the Tuscaloosa territory and have not been able to get them back. There is also this other side of the question Rates lowered during emergency times are all lowed to be restored This was the case during the recent coal strike. Coal was moved from non-producing points where it could be found and the roads were al- lowed to make rates as if they were at natural coal stations. As soon as the emergency passed, however, they were put back. Thus it will be seen that the com mission is working to prevent such charges at would not be remunerative as well as those that would be too high. The outlook is, therefore, that the boats will be allowed to keep the business they daHolnr
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1909-09-02
GUY MCCOY WAS KILLED
IN RAILWAY ACCIDENT.
Abilene Man, Formerly ON Union Pa
Cific, Killed Near Stockton, Cal.

Guy Mccoy, we'll known AbIlen,
man, for three years freight conduc
tor ON the Union Pacific but who
went to the Western Pacific last
spring in the same capacity, was in.
jured Friday morning In an accident
near Stockton, California. He died
later in the hospital at Sacramento.
No details of the accident have been
received. 1t was first reported that
he was injured and one leg had been
amputated below the knee; then came
the news that he had passed away.
Guy was aged about 80 and had
spent nearly all his life here. He
was courteous and businesslike and
made a success in railroadlng in
which he had been engaged seven
ears. His mother, two sisters, Lii
lie and Clara, and a brother, Oliver,
'eside here; a sister, Mrs. Nettie
lives in Los Angeles, Cal.
The body will be brought here for
urnial, funeral announcement later. |
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1909-09-02
Get q Post Gard Album,

1t is a popular thing now to make q
collection of Post Cards. II you
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Just send the small sum of 25c to pay
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The album is 9x11 inches in size
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Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1909-09-02
Alleged Bank THIEF cavob

Guthrie, Ok, Aug. 27.-After being
followed across two states the past
ten days by detectives, Percy vii.
liams, an alleged bank thief, Who
gives Kansas City as his home, was
arrested at Boley, rs miles south of
here, Charged. with robbing the Okla
homa State BANK Of Guthrie Of $500
August 10. while the teller momentar-
lily had his back turned. Williams is
wanted In Kansas, say the police, for
stealing $500 in similar manner. and
at okiahomR' City where he recently
victimized three banks. He was
brought to Guthrie and lodged in jail.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1909-09-02
RIpsnsss Left to Tina.

He was going to act in some anna
teur tAeatFicals. and having beer
greatly struck by Georges" beautl
ful, plum-colored dress coat, in the
Merry Widow" he thought he would
try and pick one up somewhere. Al
last, In q secondhand clothes shop.
kept By a descendant Of Abraham, he
was persuaded into buying what the
Vender described as "schust ter tinR.
my poy."
He bore It home in triumph, only
to discover next morning by the light
Of day that the garment was green.
In dudgeon and disgust he returned
to the shop and complained.
Green, ith IT," said the old He.
brew, CONTEMPORARY. well, ven.
year It till IT'S ripei"
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1909-09-02
INSURANCE men
9. IN CONVENTION
"a liza 9 r Tt-ra. rant
They Strike a Blow at "Wild Cat"
= Insurance Schemes. : '-'
WOULD STOP SALE Of STOCK
That Sold Through Soliciting Agents
Was Declared pernielous and In.
10 defehsibIe--Future Sessions
-| Executive.

Colorado Springs, Col, Aug. 81
wild cat" insurance schemes wer
dealt a severe blow in the nationa
convention Of Insurance commission
ers when the convention unaAi!nuusl,
adopted the resolution offered by Con,
missioner T R Love Of Texas, recon
mending LEGISLATION seeking to SO,
the sale OF sock in ins ranae corpora
lions through soliciting agents.
Commissioner Love said that from
the nature of the insurance business
1t Is improbable that the purchase OF
such stock from soliciting agents can
prove a safe investment, In view of
the necessary promotion expense OF
such methods, and the lack of capable,
management.
The resolution which is in the ma.
ture of an address to the people of the
various states, denounces the trafic
in insurance companies stocks, sold
BY soliciting agents, as pernicious and
indefensible and pledges the commits.
sioners to put forth all proper and
practicable efforts to bring 1t to an
end.
That the commissioners are ham.
pered in their work by political in
iuences, seems to be confirmed, &C.
cording to some Of the leading insur-
ance men and delegates, by the de-
termination of the convention to
transact its business in executive SEES
,ions.
The principal business to-day will be
he election of officers and the selec-
ion of meeting place for next year.
n the afternoon the delegates will
make the Pixies Peak trip. rs
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1909-09-02
Nlpht on Raid Mountain.

on a lonely night Alex. Benton OF
Fort Edward. N. Y, climbed Bald
Mountain to the home Of a neighbor,
tortured by Asthma, bent on curing
him with DR.. Kings New Discovery,
that had cured himself Of asthma.
This wonderful medicine soon relieY-
ed and quickly cured his neighbor.
Later Il cured hts sons wife Of a
severe lung trouble. Millions believe
Its the greatest Throat and Lung cure
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Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1909-09-02
HorE,s FAIR 8 No NONE.
Association Had Money and Divided
Among Churches.

Hope Dispatch: The old Dickinson
Marion County Fair Association made
a final settlement and disbursement
OF money in the treasury the past
week, and has now passed entirely
into ancient history. However, 1t is
not likely the association will soon
be forgotten by the churches Of Hope
for each of the four received a dona
ton of thirty dollars, as the final act
OF the association.
Two fairs were held by the asso-
citation, the first in the fall of 1905,
and the second in the fall Of 1907.
Hope had such good success with the
fairs that other towns took up the
project. The stockholders did not
feel capable of bucking towns the
size OF Abilene and Harrington, so the |
idea OF an annual fair was given up. |
The surplus Of $120,S9 laid in the
treasury for two years, when recently
some of the stockholders began talk
ing the matter over and concluded
something should be done with the
money. Practically all the heaviest
stockholders were consulted and the
general consensus Of opinion was
hat the money be equally divided
between the churches of Hope. The
reasurer, James X. Lumbar who is
low in Colorado, was notified of the
decision and sent the money to N.
). Ketchersid, who a few days ago
ent each Hope church, the Metho-
list, Presbyterian, Christian and
;atholic, a check for $1,000 to- =
ether with the compliments OF the !
ssociation. 2
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1909-09-02

1t is not an uncommon experience
for us to get a letter describing how
the writer escaped death by taking
DR.. Galdwell's (laxative) Syrup Pep
sin for some violent and dangerous
stomach or bowel inflammation. The
gentle, soothing, curatlye purlficative
action Of this pleasant syrup is with
out any equal in the science of medi-
cine. Sold by all druggists at SOC
and $1.00. Money back IL 1t fails.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1909-09-02
MIneru proppsd 100 Fee.

MEXICO City. Aug. ga special
dispatch from Mateahaula says thai
Is miners we're killed and 80 impris
onsd By the dropping Of a cage into
the L. Paz mine there last night. The
cable parted and the men dropped
1.boo feet Rescue parties are work.
Ing TO reach the lower levels. The
accident was caused By q failure Of the
engine brakes 10 work. The cage was
sent TO TIE raftsrs Of the shaft house
and tns strata snapped me eahIa
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1909-09-02

A pleasing, good, high grade, truly
favored, amber colored cup of coffee
can be had-and without the real
Coffee danger, or damage to health
by simply using DR.. Shoop's new
substitute, called Health Coffee. ="
Pure, wholesome, toasted cereals,
malt, nuts, etc., making DR.. Shoops
Health Coffee both healthful and sat
isfying. No 20 to 80 minutes tedious
boiling. made in a minute says
Dr. Shoop. If served as coffee, it's
taste will even trick an expert. Test
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Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1909-09-02
Amerlean psntl.t. n a.rlin

Berlin, Aug. 26.-The delegates ia
the Dental congress now in session
in this city, devoted themselves to the
discussion Of papers presented by
Americans. All the American dele.
gates were guests at a banquet given
at the W. D. Miller club. which was
named after the late Prof. willough.
BY Dayton Miller of Ohio, who was
dean Of the dental Institution Of the
Berlin University and priyy medical
councillor.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1909-09-02

Kansas City, Aug. 27.---Mrs. Stella
Barclay, the latest kidnaper Of Marian
Roberts Bleakley, the incubator baby,
'is out on bond. The necessary papers
were approved by Judge n. q. Porter.
Geld, and at 1855 O'Clock Mrs. Barclay
left the matron's room At police head.
quarters for Jefferson City. t''fl7).
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1909-09-02
DOUBT DISAPPEARS.
No One in Abilene Who Has Had a
Bad Back Ache Can Ignore
This Double Proof.

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Kidney Pills"
The endorsement referred to by
Mr.. Reilly was given on February
is, 1905 and was in substance as fol-
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that Doan's Kidney Pills are a rem
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Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1909-09-02
Conference at Solomon.

Solomon, Aug. 2S.-The Free
MethodIsts began their conference
meeting Wednesday afternoon in the
tabernacle which was put up on the
grounds south of the church. A
large number have arrived from var
ious points over the stale and many
more are expected today. Board and
lodging have been secured with diff
ferent families for those attending
from out Of town.