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Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1909-09-18

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Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1909-09-18
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Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1909-09-18
P. {. Church Notice.

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-08-13
PEDESTALS FOR
 STATUES LOST

Washington, August Especial )-The pedestal for the Valentine statue of Gen. Robert B. Lee, upon which it will stand in Statuary hall at the United States capitol, is missing, and strenuous efforts are being made by Elliott Woods, super intendent of the building, to locate the large marble cube, without which the Lee statute cannot be put up in proper style.
 Whether the pedestal is mislaid in the freight yards or has been gobbled up is a mystery. Neither those in charge of the erection of the Washington and Lee stat ues nor the transportation companies re- sponsible for the delivery of both statues and pedestals in Washington have been able to locate them. Both the Wash ington and the Lee statues were received intact, and were unloaded in front of the capitol last week, and 1t was thought that the pedestals for both were also de- livered then.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-08-13
M. Sbragins' Resolution
 For Sfafemenf .V Funds

Montgomery, August 12.-(Special.)- J. The resolution of Mr. Spragins for second statement of the various funds in the treasury is given below:
 Whereas. under a resolution here tofore adopted by the senate. the gov ernor was requested to furnish the senate with the following information, to-wit:
 "1. The balance to the credit of the pension fund as shown by the books of the state auditor at the close of business on August ', 1909.
 "2. The balance to the credit of the school fund as shown by the books of the state auditor at the close of busi- ness on August ', 1909.
 "3. The balance to the credit of the general fund, as shown by the books of the state auditor at the close of business on August I, 1909.
 A. The balance in cash in the state treasury, including all funds, as shown by the books of the state treasurer at the close of business on August ', 1909.
 And whereas, the statement fur nished by the governor in response to said resolution only shows the balance to the credit of the pension fund on October ], 1908, and the disbursement out of said fund to August ', 1909. and fails to account for or show any credit of the l mill soldier tax collected from October l, 1908, to August [, 1909, which by law the auditor is required to keep separate and
 Whereas, said statement only shows
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-08-13
BEE KEEPING MAY PROVE
 OF VALUE TO FARMERS

persons in the state who keep from five to ten stands of bees; there are 25 men who sell from 25,0o0 to 50,00o pounds of honey per annum, and one man, MT. George A. Hummer of Noxu- bee county, whose crop last year was 150,000. He came to Mississippi from Iowa In 1894, with next to nothing in the way of this worlds goods, and now has zoo stands of bees as well as great deal else worth mentioning.
 A number of MT. Runners neigh bors have caught the inspiration and Noxubee county is the banner bee county in the state several citizens boasting of from 100 to 250 colonies, and producing a honey that rivals the very best, and which took the first prize at the St. Louis exposition.
 The hives have been found to aver age $S to $10 per annum, gross, the cost of marketing being about 20 per county with 40 stands. netted $48o. John B. Cunningham of the same county made $2000 net one year, and that was before his apiary held near so many stands as now. Clem Doug lass with 165 hives sold in one year $960 worth of honey, had 400 pounds left and increased his number of colo nies by 76. From one hive MT. Doug lass secured 240 pounds of honey.
 Those who have given intelligent at- tention to bee culture have made money, and made 1t easily, and the State Fair association has offered such liberal premiums that the industry is bound to grow in favor.
 Until recently such a thing as the European foul brood was unknown in this state, and a month ago MT. Joel Johnson of Washington county, in communication to the Mississippi de- partment of agriculture, claimed that the disease was unheard of. Three weeks later he discovered the dis ease in his own apiary. He Is the
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extended trip through the west and Can ada
 MT. and Mrs. B. A. Dunlap of Water Valley, Miss, are visiting their parents. MT and Mrs. D. H. Dunlap, at 515 Six teenth street.
 Mrs. w. w. McTyiere is quite sick at her home on Avenue B.
 Miss Roberta Russell returned yesterday from an extended trip through the west. Miss Russell visited Chicago. Seattle, Salt Lake City, Los Angeles and points In Canada.
 Miss Lula Barton and MT. Hickman Winston were quietly married yesterday afternoon at the home of MT. and Mrs. E. c. Smith at Tuxedo. Rev. Lee N. Hartford performed the ceremony.
 Mrs. T. R. Walker and little son will leave for Gadsden Friday to visit rela- tives.
 The Masonic lodge held an interestirg meeting last night which was we'll at- tended
 MT. and Mrs. w. D. Padgett desire to express their heartfelt thanks for the many kindnesses extended them during their recent bereavement.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-08-13
TESTIMONY ENDS
 IN SUTTON CASE

Annapolis. Md, August 12.-After an investigation extending over a period of more than three weeks the naval court of inquiry into the death of Lieut. James N. Sutton, U. s. M. C., here on October 13, 1907, finished the taking of testimony today. Tomorrow will be given over to the summing up. It was stated by coun- sel that arguments will be completed to- morrow.
 The court will then prepare its report and forward 1t to the navy department
 Tn connection with the closing hours to- day, Major Leonard, judge advocate, fur nished a surprise when he stated that he would have no opening address to make in behalf of the government unless somethisg might be said by the attorneys or other parties to the investigation that would require explanation or reply. Com mander Hood, president of the board, said tonight that he did not think the court would consume much time in arriving at it's conclusion.
 The cross-examnation of pr. E. M Schaefer of Washington, D. C., called as an expert in gunshot wounds, was con cluded this morning.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-08-13
GREEKS KILLED IN
 SHOOTING AFFRAY

Bristol, Tenn, August 12.-Detals of the shooting reported from Dante, Va, last night reveal that three men were killed and two wounded. The dead are Greeks, who were employed in getting out tim brs for the mines s.s
 Dissatisfaction among the foreigners because of alleged delay on the part of contractors in paying their wages led the Greeks to hide certain tools belonging to their employers. An effort to recover these led to the shooting. The Greeks shot an American, following which Will liam Trent, young man, entered their cabin Securing a gun, which one of the foreigners was apparently intending to use on him, Trent shot and killed three.
 An American on the outside was struck by stray bullet. Trent. who claims to have shot in self-defense, was placed under arrest
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the balance to the credit of the school fund on October 1, 1908, and the dis bursements out of said fund to August z, 1909, and fails to account for or show any credit of the mill sch ool tax collected from October l, 1908, f, August 2, 1909, which by law the audi tor Is required to keep separate; and
 Whereas, said statement shows that the general fund, after crediting the October 1, 1908, to August ', 1909, is overdrawn in the sum of $1.453, 401.66 on August 2, 1909; and
 Whereas, said statement fails to show the balance of cash, including all funds in the state treasury on August 2, 1909, as shown by the books of the state treasurer; therefore, be 1t
 Resolved, by the senate, That the governor be and he Is hereby requested to furnish the senate with the follow ing information, wit:
 '1. The balance to the credit of the pension fund on August ', 1909, in cluding the proceeds of the l mill soldier tax collected from October l. 1908, to August ', 1909, as shown by tn books of the state auditor.
 2. The balance to the credit of the school fund on August z, 1909 includ- ing the proceeds of the mill school tax collected from October 1, 1908, to August :, 1909, as shown by the book s of the state auditor.
 "3. The amount if any, of the over draft of the general fund on August ', 1909. as shown by the books of the state auditor.
 A. The actual amount of cash, in- cluding all funds, in the state treasury on August 2, 1909, as shown by the books of the state auditor"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-08-13

Jackson, Miss, August 12.-(Special) At the last state fair in this city there was but one jar of honey and one ex- hibitor of that sweet. but the prospect Is that there will be several next fall, the Bee Keepers association having been organized in the meantime. and considerable interest stirred up in an industry that has a greater number of yotaries than is generally supposed.
 The latest accession to the member ship of the Bee Keepers association is MT. John W. Day of Copiah county, who has just enrolled his name, and In speaking of his connection with the in- dustry he said that he has been In the business, just as side line to farming, about 40 years, and has 40 stands of bees. All swarms that appeared this season were just permitted to take to the woods" as he had all he wanted, and all housed in patented hives.
 Several years ago MT. Day intrI duced Italian queens among his bees and now has nothing but colonies of the outlaws" the worst fighters known to the apiary. These have crossed on his natives, or the black bee, till all his colonies are hydrids. q can tell my bees" said MT. Day, wherever T see them in my neighbor- hood, as they all have three rings around the body-that being the mark of the hybrid, while the pure Italians have five rings and the black bees no rings at all"
 Little as has been said or thought about the matter there are some very large honey makers in Mississippi, and more bee keepers in the state than is generally supposed. There are 100c
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-08-13
J. [. ALEXANDER HAS RETURNED HOME ! Detained from Home on Im-
 portant Business VETERANS TO ENTERTAIN Busy Day in Police Court With Assault With Intent To Murder and Pro-
 hbition Violation Cases.
 Personal and General.
TO ENTERTAIN

Ensley, August 12.-(Special )-James E. Alexander, the local attorney whose ab- sence from home since Monday caused his friends and relatives much uneasi- ness, returned to the city today. MT. Alexander states he was called away on urgent business which detained him long CT than he expected. He failed to notify his wife thinking he would be home that night. As he is of well known exemplary habits his people feared he might have been foully dealt with and notified the po- lice. He much regrets the publicity his absence caused, realizing however his failure to notify his wife was the cause of the furry.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-08-13
Veterans To Entertain.

committee of veterans from Camp Pat Cleburne of Ensley is soliciting subscrip- tions for the entertainment of the Confed- crate veterans of Jefferson county who will met in Ensley ip the early part of September. The old vets intend to show casion A barbecue dslner will be served. Other features will be added to insure most hospitabe reception when they convene here. The citizens are responding literally to the appeal and will help to entertain the veterans in proper style
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-08-13
Amusement Park Burned.

Camden, N. J., August 12.-Fifteen buildings used for various amusement purposes at Washington Park, a pleas ure resort 10 miles below this city, were destroyed by fire this afternoon The fire started in the kitchen of the park restaurant, and it was at first re- ported that woman cook had been fa- tally burned, but this proved to be u1- true. After several hours work the flames were brought under control. About 5000 picnickers were at the park when the fire started, and a smallsized panic occurred. All escaped without injury. All the destroyed buildings were of wood and the loss is estimated at $150,000.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-08-13
Police Court.

In the police court this morning Will Garth, a negro, was bound over to await the action of the grand jury on a charge of assault with intent to murder in the sum of $5O0 Garth cut another negro severely with knife in fight over a trivial matter
 Rich Branch was fined $50 for violating the prohibition law. Ed Wood, Blanch Wood and Irene Wood had family row and were each fined S50
 Gus Schollas, an Italian restaurant keep CT, who had two negroes arrested for fail- ure to pay bill, failed to make out case against the defendants and was taxed the costs.
 Personal and General.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-08-13
Woman Kills Herself.

Louisville, August 12.-Mrs. May Spindle, wife of T. w. Spindle. one of the most prominent of Louisville law yers, shot and killed herself in bed room of her home today as a result Of breeding over her own i'll health and that of her daughter. Mrs. Spindle was 50 years old and daughter Of J. M. Long of Charlestown, Ind.
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Bill Provides Penalties.
Moors Want Peace.

Tangier, Morocco, August 1.-Two delegates from the Riff tribesmen who are opposing the Spanish in front of Melilla have arrived here from that place. It is understood that their mis- sion is to consult with the Spanish legation and the Moroccan government in the matter of arranging conditions of peace. The tribesmen left Melilla with the permission of General Marina, commander of the Spanish forces in Morocco
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-08-13
Search for MjssInu Man

Washington, August 12.-The police of this and neighboring cities are searching for Herbert E. Fleischner, a clerk in the navy department, and son of the state librarian of Massachusetts, who mysteriously disappeared from his home yesterday leaving a message that seemed to indicate his intention to end his life
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-08-13
FAYE OF THE a GREATER CITY
 IN THE BALANCE
CONTINUED FROM PAGE ID

up by streets, assessed for improvements and put under police jurisdiction John Weakley said he was not opposed tc Greater Birmingham, but that West End has improvements under way which must be paid by assessments on property and he asked that the time of going into effect be changed to January l, to give time to collect these assessments. = J. w Mcqueen, of the Sloss company, asked that his company be given an op- -portunity to build a steel plant on its North Birmingham property of which the merchants would be proud. The commit tee then took up the consideration of the bill and decided to report it favorably.
 Commission Bill Up Today.
 The commission bill was taken off the adverse calendar in the house this morn ing. This victory may be followed up by another on the floor of the house, but it will be a close fight. If Speaker Car michael takes the floor and the prohibi- ton forces are turned loose for the bill it may pass the house. Enemies of the proposition declare positively that they have a majority and will win in the house.
 The lobbying has been continuous all day Crowds in the lobby have discussed little else except the commission and new county fights.
 With the opposition of Senator Miller and Lieutenant Governor Gray in the senate there seems to be little danger of the bills passing the senate. I believe 1t might be stated positively that the bill will be killed unless something revolu tionary occurs
 Fight on New County.
 With the arrival of Hugh Morrow, John P Tillman, Jones G. Moore, J. w. Mc- Queen and Walker Percy this morning the fight against the new county took on new life, and it seems entirely pos sible that Jefferson county will be held intact if the fight is kept up.
 The bill was referred to the senate com- mittee on constitution, of which Senator Hayes is chairman-Merritt Foster, Reese, Blackmon, Spragins and Thomas.
 Senator Hayes states that he will prob ably call a meeting of the committee for tomorrow night to hear argument of both sides. It will not come up on the floor before Monday or Tuesday.
 Bill Provides Penalties.
 The impression which has gotten out in Birmingham to the effect that the Car michael bill has no penalties is entirely incorrect.
 hrJudge Samuel Weakley, who drew the bill, said today: There is a mistake in the report that the Carmichael bill pre- sscribes no penalties Every section has penalty for violation. A reading of the bill will make it evident that no regula- ton in the act is not supported by the necessary penalties for a misdemeanor."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-08-13
Cuban Minister Returns.

Washington, August 12.-Gen Carlos Gascia Valez, minister from Cuba, re- turned to Washington quite unexpect- edly from his summer home in Man. chester, Mass, this morning. He con- ferred with Acting Secretary of State Adee, and later returned to Manches- ter.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-08-13
WHEELER's HOTEL

Electric lights and oeIls in each room. Artesfan water. Long distance Teiephons service Hot and Cold Water
 .. yOD WHEELHNs ProA
 Rates o1.oo Fer Day,
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president of the Bee Keepers associa tion, and hastened to sound a word of warning.
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ARTISAN HOTEL LIVINGSTON, ALABAMA

l.. A. MILAN, Prop.
 This hotel Is under new management has been thoroughly renovated. and newly furnished. Everything nrst- class and up-to date. Travelling public and water drinkers patronage solio- 1ted. Rates s2.00 per day.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-08-13

Dr. F. D. Horn of Union, Newton coun- ty, was the principal witnesses to testify today in the Walton murder case. He said he had known the defendant for about IS years and always was of the opinion that he was of unsound mind. The witness recited many peculiar acts of the defendant which he attributed to al- coholic insanity. He declared also that Walton used other things besides whisky He said he would drink ginger Peruna, antiseptic and various other connections when whisky was not to be had.
 Other witnesses testified to various pe- culiar actions of Walton at different times. It is not likely the case will be concluded before Saturday
 Judge Buckley today passed sentence on the prisoners who pleaded guilty, and who were convicted at this term of court There were two white men and 10 negroes given penitentiary sentences.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-08-13
ABNER L. CLAY ON TRIAL FOR MURDER Great Interest Is Shown In Meridian Over the Case STORY OF THE SHOOTING Witnesses Testify That Defendant in Walton Murder Case Has Shown
 Himself To Be Mentally
 Unbalanced.
STORY OF THE SHOOTING

Meridian, Miss, August 12.-(Special.)- The trial of the case of Abner L. Clay. charged with the murder of Eugene Chest nut, which is scheduled to begin in the circuit court tomorrow morning at g o'clock, is expected to be one of the most interesting ever held in this city. When Clay killed Chestnut, Lee Henderson, it will be remembered, was also killed, SUD- posedly by a bullet from Chestnuts pis- tol.
 On the night of the killing of both men on the streets of Meridian, Clay was a guest at the home of MT. and Mrs. Hen derson. The telephone in the Henderson home rang. A little daughter of Hen derson answered the phone. A mans voice, it is saidf asked for Mrs. Tender son. MT. Henderson, ic was stated, went to the phone and told the man that he must have made a mistake and hung up the receiver Shortly thereafter the phone rang again. Henderson and Clay left the house and walked down in the di- rection in which it was thought that ehe party was phoning from. The couple met Chestnut and friend. Chestnut was accused by Henderson of having been the man who had been calling his wife over the phone, it was alleged. Chestnut de- nied it. Hot words followed and 1t Is said that Chestnut was the first to draw his gun. He is said to have fired first on Henderson and then on Clay, when the latter drew his gun and fired at Chest nut. Henderson fell and Chestnut ran staggering up the street and also fell about a block away from where the shooting started. He died in a few mo- ments after and Henderson a day or so following. Clay's defense is that he fired on Chestnut to save his own life. Clay is a harness maker by trade. He has been a cowboy in the western world and has travelled over the greater part of the country. He is man of pleasing address and is well liked. Henderson was a con- tractor and was also well liked. Chest nut was resident of Birmingham, loco motive engineer and is said to have been popular in railroad circles of Meridian as well as in Birmingham. The jury that has been selected to try the case is composed of the following gentlemen: H. c. Danner, J. E. King, B. A. Maxwell, J. c. Darden, J. E. Miller, John Mathony, G. J. Joiner, H. B. Chaney, A. Gillian, w. A. Anderson, A. J. Culpepper and J. w. Hodge.
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Col. H. M. Street, president of the board of trade, has announced the work ing committees of the organization during his term of office. From the personnel of the committeeman it is safe bet that the board of trade will make things hustle during the next 12 months. Every man has been selected for his especial fit- nes sand great results are assured.
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Personal and General. Mss Jessie Wells has returned from an
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F. E. Batten, about 16 years old, claim ing his home to be in Selma, and en- gagged as newsboy on a Southern passen- ger train, was arrested in this city yes- terday for picking the pocket of a pas- senger on a train. When searched the money described accurately by the man robbed was found on his person. The lad was fined $750 by the mayor, and being unable to pay this sum was locked up pending answer to a telegram that he sent to Selma, when friends came to his relief