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Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1909-01-11
TENNESSEE WILL SOON !
Be PROHIBITION STAU
Governor Patterson Asks for Delay Until he Sen
in Message on Subject.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. Jan. 9.-The
sensation of the hour In Tennessee's
legislative circles was the introduc-
ton yesterday Of a resolution in the
House seeking an investigation Of the
whisky lobby" and alleged attempts
70 defeat temperance measures. Then
came two prohibition bills, one signed
by 81 and the other by s. members,
which insures their passage through
the lower House. and a sufficient num-
Der Of votes to pass either measure
over a veto should the Governor dis
approve them.
II only requires a majority Of the
members elected to pass a bin over
the Governors vetO-50 In the House
and II in the Senate. Both the Sen
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1909-01-11

ate and House received special
sage from the Governor. astiu, =.
no action be taken on the llouo, u.
ton until he can prepare and -
a special message on the subiac /,
later than next Thursday. n,
sage was spread on the mlnu,..
each branch.
Many numerously signed ps,iu
were presented by senators 49,
their respective counties askls. a
passage Of a Statewide prOhinan
bill.
The resolution for investlEafi~
the whisky lobby" was oasrps :
Representative Tatum Of Dyer cor,
Il provides for a committee q 4.
from the Senate TO conduct tie 3
vestigation.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1909-01-11
BIG STORE ROBBERY
At ISLAND GROU
MANY HUNDREDS or DOLLARS d
GOODS ARE MISSING
Sheriff Wired fer 70 Come a o.
With Blood Hounds and Tzss
the Robbers.
From Sundays Daily Sun:

From Sundays Daily Sun:
The large mercantile establish
Of w. r. Brice of Island Grove ~
robbed sometime during Friday 50
and several hundred dollars word
goods taken from the place.
Besides the loss Of goods from 2
building, IL Is presumed thai ?
thieves also succeeded in getting
the safe which contained . -
amount Of money and other valaaan
The only information that e0aa
secured IN this city was from ne p,
gre telegram which came 10 me -
ihs Office asking that Official % o
at once and bring blood hounaA
the place had been robbed and 'hs -
was heavy.
Sheriff Ramsey was absent iro-
city al the time. as was also Dis 80
~, but they could have done -.
I'm the matter. as neither the sheiA
the county possess such a inns
blood hounds. and they have Do =
OF trailing anyone.
The amount OF loss sustaInea y
Brlce could not be learned Oh :
supposed 20 be heavy. as be -
one Of the largest stocks for a -
merchandise store In the oounp.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1909-01-11

UNION CITY. Tenn. Jan. S.--With
3 verdict Of guilty In various degrees,
are jury IN the night rider trials re-
ported Thursday.
ne twelve men found Garrett John
son. Tia Burton. Roy Ransom, Fred
Plnion, Arthur Cloar and Sam Apple
white guilty Of murder in the first de-
gree. with mitigating circumstances.
and Bud Morris and Bob HUFFMAN,
fhe other defendants guilty OF muir
der IN the second degree and nxed
their punishment at twenty years In
tie penitentiary.
The punishment Of the six frst nam
"a defendants was left % the court
and may be death OF life imprisOn-
ment The defense fied q motion for
= new trial which was set for hearing
SATURDAY, and which win be over
ruled. as Indicated By the court when
sentence WIN b. pronounced. The
court win sentence the six first named
defendants 70 death
The jury had been out but because
81 the Illness Of Juror Rosson. had
not been able 70 consult for four
hours. There was q difference Of
opinion among the jurors az 20 the
degree OF the guilt Of the defendants,
but an agreement was reached quickly.
Court was convened. and the jury
sent word that Il would be able 10 re-
port shortly. The room was crowded
a. 4 was during the argument The
minutes passed and az Sis D. M the
hailin called Tor the county physician.
Juror Rosson was IN q state Of
collapse and needed attention II
was half an hour before R0sson was
revived. The jury fled IN and siz
1eputios were summoned 10 carry IN
ths bed upon which the sick juror
reclinedA
The foreman announced the verdict
The defense called for q poIl. which
was made. and the Judge dismissed
as Jurors. Rosson's condition h
such that Il was deemed inadvisable
20 move him. The defense demand
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1909-01-11
Sea Island Cotton Market
Considerably ImprOVGa

SAVANNAH, Ca, Jan. g.-The Sea
Island cotton market was quiet al the
beginning OF the week. but the De-
mand soon sunened. and continued
active 10 the close. The result was
quite a large business. and az some
slight Improvement IN quotations for
most grades. A good deal was done
IN full choice az l6gl6hc.
Al the close the market was hrm
with a sood demand; and'as offerings
have been much depleted the pros
poets are favorable for the mainten-
ance OF curreut values. The inquiry
has broadened lately for the lover
ETades. The cotton nov coming in
oopsisis mostly Of such grades.
sales Cor me week we're s.Ifi bales.
lte following pnces aTe based On
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1909-01-11
ITALY IS RECOVERING
FROM The EARTHQUAKE
Sun ShOne Over the Devastated Territory on Fri
day---WOUnded Being Cared For.

the children. who. after having been
buried IN the debris OF their homes for
seven days, got out unaided. burrow.
ing like mice.
A man and his wife also have been
found uniniured beneath ruins where
they had lain for eight days, subsist-
ing on a pint Of olive OH. The safe
OF the Bank OF Italy. containing
S3.O00.000 has been found.
Az Sinopoli an the houses were de-
stroyed except three built after the
earthquake IN 1905 OF hollow brick
with a wire passing through them and
uniting them IN a vertical line while
az the top another wire united the
different lines hOrizontically, thus
making the whole building compact
Fresh earthquake shocks are being
felt here, az Bracaleone aud Messina
each night They are preceded by ex-
plosions, and buildings that were not
totally destroyed In the big shockfRre
being further damaged
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1909-01-11
sURKHIMs BIG SALE.
Need Money Sale Is Inausurated by
Progressive Man.

Progressive Man.
L. J. Burkhim. the progressive
clothier, will not wait longer to realize
on his handsome stock OF fall and
winter goods which were bought In
large quantities, and as he has not
had the season. he viii make a season
by inaugurating a special need the
money sale which commences ON
Monday. January IL.
He has not marked over the goods.
but simply made a reduction Of 90
per cent on all oyercoats. 30 per cent
on all clothing, and other seasonable
goods in proportion. He finds that the
goods will be better sold than 10 lay
over for later sales. and will give his
customers the benefit Of wearing the
goods In season.
See his large ad. In today's paper
and remember you get tickets on the
handsome piano with all purchases.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1909-01-11

REGOIO. Dan. 9.-The sun shone
again today Al an its SPLENDID. en-
phasiEing TIE beauties OF nature IN
the surrounding country along the
mountains covered with green and
over the vineyards and lemon groves
and down ne smiling shore where d
reflected IA the opalescont sea. Inside
heEEio. however. its warm rays fell
upon only huge piles OF debris.
PrOp0rtionately with other towns.
Resgi0 gave the highest percentage
of orphans as a result OF the earth.
quake. The boys were eagerly taken
care Of b. relations. but the girls were
mostly abandoned. Fortunately. how
ever. they have been entrusted 20 the
ladies committees which arrived here
from an parts OF Italy and doubtless
NlIl secure goOd homes
AN me wounded have been removed
frum Reggio and 5000 refugees have
departed from ne town One thousand
bodies have been dug from the ruins
~ lailen buiiiiBgs and buried IN I'm
rroFised cemeierics.
Among oihefl Nho lave escaped M,
Ia|ored uhen the Ehock cane Wers
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1909-01-11

Mrs. r. Wilson announces another
week Of rare bargain-giying az the
little store with the big stock" They
have priced several articles In their
advertisement IN today's Sun which
will be well worthy OF your careful
perusal Besides the numerous bar
gains advertised. they have other
things which are probably just what
you are looking for. 50 give them a
call while shopping and see what bar,
gains they are Offering.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1909-01-11

Col. Robt r. Davis will leave today
for Tallahassee, where the electoral
college viii meet ON Monday. Jan
uary n. Il will be- remembered that
Col Davis received the highest vote
by about four thousand OF the 1--WE In
the college. and this 10 quite a compli.
ment 10 the gentleman. The vote viii
be cast for W. j. Bryan. and Il viii
fan upon one OF the i've 10 deliver
the vote at Washington.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1909-01-11
installation Of Officers.

The WOOdmen Of the World held an
installation Of officers al their camp
on Friday night when the officers for
the ensuing year were installed. The
retiring Council Commander. J. Ma
nasse. was presented with a handsome
engraved gold charm bearing the EN-
blem Of the order. and the fact that
be was c. c. during year 1908. which
was highly appreciated by the re-
ceiver. Drayton Ayera, c. C.; w.
s. Jerdine, A. L.; W. IT.. Anderson,
Jr.; Banker; p. F. McCook. Escort:
b. Baker, Waterman, were installed
for the ensuing term.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1909-01-11

J. @. Beyille OF ArTedondO was 10
the city yesterday. He states that a
great deal Of lettuce has been ship
pa from that point this week and
from now GA TIE shipments yin be-
sod
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1909-01-11

AZ advertising hnds the best market
Tor everything else. vhy not Cor your
peTsonai seTFicesf
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1909-01-11

factors quotations and are ~
weekly ON Fridays. 81. a
'n'y I''rlaas NJ O.
Fancy =. ueor ,s,l- s..,''''' .iiHs1
FIX. choice Georgias......'''''',,.ef
Choice Gas. aud Fla's...''''ii,''
Tx. fine Gas. and Fla's..'''''",s
Pine Gas and Fla's....''''.... al
Common Gas. and Fla.s.'''l0
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1909-01-11

Isnt there something
want a. oan 40 Tor y0a 90.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1909-01-11

CHARLESTON. S. c. Jan. =
Islands: Market steady fl" =
2lc; fully hne, zee; e1ua -. -
receipts. 2sl; exports, L'l'
1890; stock. Ass.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1909-01-11
KATHERINE HALE
MAKES LARGE GAIN
MISS BESSIE cUPREE REMAINS
AT HEAD or LIST.
Miss Dorian Ellis Received Largest
Vote Of the Day-cIubs Of Sub
seribers Coming IN.

A large vote was pOlled Saturday,
the three leaders getting the largest
number of the votes cast. Miss
Katherine Halle made a big Jump. but
was unable 20 overcome the lead that
Miss Dupree had on her from yester-
days count. Miss Dorian Ellis receiv-
ed the largest vote again yesterday.
She has been getting the largest vote
each day now for the past four days.
and n she keeps that record up for
a few more days she will be at the
head OF the list In about a weeks
time.
Miss Mary Mccormick Is a new con-
testant, entering with the nice vote Of
6.O25 the first day.
Several Of the candidates have OBJ
tanned clubs OF subscribers 70 The
Sun and largely increased their vote
IN this way. DO not wait until you
get mp the entire club. but hand In
the names Of subscribers as you set
them and when the number necessary
for a club Is obtained we viii credit
you with the additional votes you are
entitled 10.
Miss Mabel Sanchez. who Is running
as the University High Schools candi-
date. received a nice vote yesterday.
Following is the vote as canvassed
Saturday afternoon at 4 o'clock:
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1909-01-11

LOst something? An ad. IN Tue
Suns classified column may fnd Il.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-01-26

dree that he was offered liberty and
a thousand dollars. but Tom would not
leave until later when he saw all the
negroes of the south go free and he
reluctantly joined the western bound
army of blacks.
Finally he landed in Topeka his wife
having died in the interval. He lived
in North Topeka where his daughter
married and kept house Then she
moved to ParkdaIe, a child was born,
and the husband deserted.
Last autumn the old man and
daughter joined forces and secured a
small plot of ground on the south
western slope of the lot a dugout was
made and rooted with the thatch of
the fallen crop of cane. The daugh-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-01-26

ter took in washing and secured a
livelihood and saved some money
which, with the coal furnished by the
moor commissioner. tfded them over
the cold, wet weather.
But now the woman is sick. the doc
tor saws from over work. though she
has the symptoms Of being a victim
of the great white plague Friendly
coIored women who knew OF her
afiiction and the Provident nurse are
doing all in their power to get her out
into the sun and light which has come
again since she was taken ill
Contrary to the idea of dugout
which is always that of a hovel. dirty
and foul. this small home is marvel
of cleanliness The walls indicate
poverty in that they are not white
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-01-26

sheltered an old darky who is nearly
100 years old, his daughter, and two
year-old child, through the cold and
privation of the winter.
The old man, once a slave and
driver on. the great plantation of
James Bacon, near Vicksburg, Miss,
was the most trusted of his lot and
had a cottage all of his own where he
bounced his pickauinnies on his knee
The civil war broke out and he fol-
lowed his master, a lieutenant in the
Confederate army. to battle. Once in
the great siege of Vicksburg. Tom
Bacon, for he takes mis- masters
name, rescued that master from a
squad of Union soldiers who had cap
tured him on the skirmish line, which
endeared him to Bacon in such de-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-01-26

no Jurisdiction in this contest because
the contestor did not serve notice on
Judge Altman of the contest thirty
days prior TO beginning the proceed
lngs. The attorneys held that the
same law that applies to contests for
seats in the legislature applies to con-
tests for judges of the district court.
Major A NJ. Harvey. who represent
ed Mr. Yeager, contended that a diff
ferent procedure is observed in a judi
cial contest than that which applies to
contests for seats in the legislature.
He based his contention on the statute
which specifies that in contests for
judges of the district court, contest
shall be brought by filing notice of
intention to contest with the secretary
of the senate. between the sixth and
tenth days after the converting of the
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-01-26

coated, nor decorated with fancy paper
but are nevertheless papered ana
bright with a smooth papering Of the
State Journals. A surprise greets
visitor in the shape of a number OF
excellent reprints of the master paint
ings where might De expected an
array of ballet girl calendars; and :
framed Madonna graces prominent
section of the spare walls.
If the sunshine stays to dispel the
sickness and dry the sodden slope, the
little matched dugout will soon as
sumo once more its picturesque and
thrifty aspect
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-01-26
ALTMAN CASE ARGUED.
Question About Regularity of Contest
Before Senate Committee.

The committee on elections of the
senate Monday night listened to argu-
ments relative to the motion of Judge
G. P Altman of the Thirteenth Judi
cial district to dismiss the contest pro-
ceedings brought against him by NJ
a Yeager.
Judge Sluss of Wichita and John
Dawson, the governors private secre-
tary, appeared on behalf of Judge AK
man. They argued that the senate has
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-01-26

session of the legislature succeeding
the election. Major Harvey argued
that no notice can be served on the
coutestee in such cases until after the
senate by resolution fixes a day for
hearing.
The elections committee took the
matter under consideration and will
announce its decision on the motion
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-01-26
Embroidery and Lace

AAAAO4 OANAC1 d11O Lace
There was a time last year when embroidery
and lace manufacturers needed the cash. We
were 'there with the goods, - hence the follow
ing prices:
DC Cambria Edge 21ac-You know the guam
titles you of this cambria edge through the
summer season-they are up to three inches
wide and worth sc per yard 0Ln
our sale price Observation-Disclosures. A/2V
1Oc Embroidery 5c-Nainsook and cambria
edge and insertion-5 and inches wide "a
worth 1Oc per yard. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. ~
25c Embroidery 1870 Swiss, Nainsook and
Cambria edge and Insertion founcing widths in
this lot Did you ever see corset cover embroid-
cry sell at 1920 outside of this store? f0Hn
This lot is limited-25c values, per yard G/2V
35c Embroidery 25c-Suitable for corset COW
ers and founcing-Swiss or Cambric-the very
newest designs-rare values at 35c-our 0kn
sale price, per yard. ............... GUV
SC Laces 234c-There is Torchon lace in this
lot that is 3 inches wide, and pretty Val laces
that useful in trimming many gar 0an
ments-good DC values, per yard. 49,. G/4V
10c Laces 5c-Dainty little French and Ger
man VAL laces that you would be proud of on
any garnent-also German linen torchon lace,
warranted every thread linen, that make the best
OF trimming for pillow cases and underluus- kA
hn-10c values, per yard. ..........-.. ~
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-01-26
Bed Spreads, Towels, Pill
low Cases and Sheetine

We own every one of these articles at the very
rock bottom price before the advance came, and
the specials we are giving you doubly in
viting.
Cut Corner Spreads $1.25-Large size, heavy
fringe, very pretty patterns-as good as credit
stores ask $175 form this sale, 81 Of
eacn ~ q aAO
Huck Towels 71ac-Size 18x36--fast colored
esG5 ends-a fine loc value 7HC
Turkish Towels 10c-Bleached double thread
towel, fringed ends-large size-as good as the
credit stores ask 15c fOr-our sale AfAA
Pillow Cases 9c-Made of good grade of
bleached muslin-have extra wide hem size
42x36-12115c is the price at other stores o.
each w
"a sheeting 19c-Splendid quality of
bleached sheeting-made of smooth, round
thread-a bargain at 25c per yard-in 100
TINS sale. . " ~
&c Muslin 611ac- Full Sc in. vide round thread
soft finish-suitable for needle work-no
dressing the credit stores they ask 10cGLn
for like values-our sale price. W.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-01-26

Hicks says he knows at exactly what
Temperature wine should be kept" 'Judg-
ing from his appearance, it's always sfss-
The BeIlman.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-01-26
Chernise

The women who wear these garments will
most assuredly be interested in this SALE
Long Cloth Chenise 4sc Full length, with in.
ruffle having rows of pintucking above hem
this is set with all-over embroidery and trimmed
all around with narrow lace-75c at Ago
other stores-our sale price. .zOV
Long Cloth Chemise 75c-Full length, wide
founce, French yoke, ribbon and embroidery
trimming-$125 at credit stores-our zkA
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-01-26
TROUBLES OF AN Ex-sLAvE.
Provident Association Relieves Dis
tress in a Dugout

Out across the little struggling
Shunganunga creek wooded and wind
ing, and east of the net of Santa Fe
tracks thatch covered dugout has
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-01-26

Women's Skirts 39c-There are three styles
to choose fron-lace, embroidery plain hem
stitched +rim1ning-worth SOC in any 00n
store-Our sale price. Observation-Disclosures. .UUU
Women's Skirts 98c-A dozen styles in this
lot-One has 20-in. founce, with rows of plain
narrow tucking, rows of hemstitched tucking
and four-inch ruffle of Swiss embroidery and an
inch wide hemstitched edge-if you can match it
for less than $50 in the credit stores 0Q0
we will give you back your. .......... UOV
Womens Skirts $159-Made of long cloth
three styles of trimming founces are 20 inches
wide-there is Val. lace, torchon lace and Swiss
embroidery trimming, the rows of which alter
nate with many narrow clusters of pintucking
and rows of hemstitching- 90 in G. On
other stores-our sale price. ......... - .OU
Los Angeles herald., 1909-11-19
Couch Covers $500

Splendid heavy tapestry couch
covers in soft colored Kashgar
patterns-Couch covers that Will
give excellent wear and service.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-11-19

Battenberg Curtains The centers
heavy Arabian nett he edges and
are in clever signs-Exceptional
Los Angeles herald., 1909-11-19
Novelty Nets Soc

Fine two-toned Madras-Cable
and fish net weaves in a Won
derfully clever line of patterns
Full 46 inches wide. The yard soc.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-11-19

Quoted by some workers from head
quarters. Where there is a foundation
for a challenge 1t is noted, so that on
election day every vote cast Will be
legal vote.
n has been whispered about that
the opposition will try to vote every
Los Angeles herald., 1909-11-19
Steamer is Wrecked

VALPARAISO Chile, Nova 1S.-A dispatch
from Iquique says that the Norwegian steamer
Bismarck is a total loss in that harbor. The
steamer was LOADED with nitrate and an ex-
piosion started a fire which sperad rapidly.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-11-19

statement that anything appearing
in the newspapers emanates from
the Good Government organiza-
ton, except authorized matters
signed by its officers.
Finally, the Good Government or
ganization, as an organization, Is
not interested in the controversy
between Candidates Smith and
Mushet. That is a matter for the
courts to settle and the Good Gov
ernment organization has no other
desire than that the candidate who
received the highest number of
votes for second place should have
his name printed on the ballot.
This organization Is interested only
in the candidacy of Mayor Alex
ander and the other candidates
who have received its Endorsement.
Our whole effort is to bring out for
mayor and the Good Government
ticket an overwhelming vote of con-
fidence on the day of election, and
as an organization we have moth
ing to say in criticism of any other
candidates or of the committees
supporting them.
THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
OF THE GOOD GOVERNMENT
ORGANIZATION.
Marshall Stimson, Harry p. CAL
lendar, A. NJ. Dunn, Frank Fin
layson, p. NJ. Johnson, +. V. Owen,
VIM. H. Workman, Cyrus F. Nc
Mutt, James A. Anderson, Chas. A.
Elder, L. Hansen, c. j. Kubach,
Shelley II. Tolhurst, A. j. Wallace,
Fred L. Allies, Wesley Clark, Ly-
man FarWell, John r. Haynes, w.
e. McVay, r. B. Williamson, F. j.
Whiffen, Lucian ]. Clarke, secre-
tary; VIM. Lissner, president.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-11-19

Remnants of Laces
At One-Half
Good usable lengths Of allovers-bands-
edges and appliques and some trimming
braids
perhaps you'll find just the trimming you
want for the new waist or dress in this
lot-al at half price today.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-11-19
Couch Covers $3.75

person on the registration books. 1t is
to forestall such methods that the
extra precautions are being taken by
the Good Government workers.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-11-19
RAILROAD MACHINE NEWSPAPER
ATTEMPTS TO MISREPRESENT
GOODGOVERNMENT ORGANIZATION
THE HEARST SOUTHERN PACIFIC ORGAN ADOPTS UNFAIR
METHODS

All Inue Cause of Men Who Are
Working Best Interests of Los Angeles Shows Unfair
Methods Misstatement Made by 1t
Los Angeles herald., 1909-11-19

II you want TO go east. c. HaydOck, Agt
IuInoiI Central r. r. 11s w. sixth street