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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-03-11
Murdaress Said to BE Known.

Iowa City, March 11-A rumor is
afioat that the woman who was guilty
of killing, by strangulation, the week
old baby who was found in the pasture
north Of the city is known. Because OF
the atrocity of the crime, however, no
names are given out.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-03-11

I received a sample
bottle OF your Syrup
Pepsin and was SO
pleased with It I sent
to the drug store and
got a 81 bottle and a
Sc SO cent bottle. and IL;
little girl four years
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than she has ever been
in her life. I have no
more trouble with her
bowels and stomach.
and I thank you for
your Syrup Pepsin. !.
can not praise Syrup
Pepsin too highly. Ny
mother also is using
it.-Mrs. Carrie Gull
Ter. 326 N. Notre Dam,
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SVe SSSSA4 SA4s Ass~~s
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Il. for the good II has
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never without It nor
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~ We can raise q dol
lar. It's the balm Of
life in our home.-J.
Henry Hankla, juno
u0n City. KY.
] received tho SAM
pie bottle and am
using the second So
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at one Of my local
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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-10-07

Cuba, October 6.--(Special. )-What is
believed to be the best stalk of cotton
ever grown in this section was brought
In recently by W. G.. Mcdaniel and has
been on exhibit for several days. 1t con-
tanned 24S full grown bolls and means
three pounds to the stalk. While T. o..
Plunkett agricultural superintendent of
the Alabama Great Southern, and e. T..
Steele traffic manager, were comforting
with shippers yesterday, 1t attracted their
attention and was forwarded to Mr..
steeles office In Birmingham, where he
intends to have 1t carried to the Bir-
ningham fair.
| Something new for the Alabama Great
Southern has recently been inaugurated
| whereby they will have an agricultural
car to be made up of products grown
along the line, and Mr. Plunkett will be
here next week to gather up and classify
the many farm products that the progress
sive farmers here have ready for him.
This car will be on exhibit in Chicago this
fall when the land congress is held there,
and It is hoped will lead to inquiries for
land In this section as did the Ohio valley
exposition.
In their fight on the boil weevil the
several plots of ground have been in
spected by the government experts and
Mr.. Plunkett which they believe will
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-10-07
BIG CONFERENCE
ON CONSERVATION
Meeting in Atlanta Is Fourfold
In Significance
EXPERTS WILL SPEAK
Dtscussion of Minerals, soil and Forests
of the south VIII BE Handled BY
Men who Are Well Posted
in These Matters
EXPERTS WILL SPEAK

Atlanta October 6.-The Southern Con-
servation congress will assemble here
tomorrow for a two days session, and
with an attendance of nearly 500 dele
gates representing all southern and a
few northern and western states, which
Is under the auspices of the Atlanta
chamber of commerce. The objects of
the conference are fourfold, as follows:
l. To discuss the resources of the south
as the foundation for its prosperity.
?. To furnish definite information con-
corning these resources and their de-
yelopments, use and preservation.
g. To furnish such Information as will
enable the people of the south to frame
policies which their representatives in
state and federal government may put
into effect to conserve the south's re-
sources.
4. To promote the organization of state
conservation associations, which will CO.
operate with the National Conservation
association.
Clifford Pinchot is scheduled to make the
main address of the Congress on Frida,
morning, and Col. Theodore Roosevelt
will deliver a brief address Saturday
afternoon. The south's minerals, soil
and forests, with statistics and sugges-
tions as to how to secure the best re-
suits therefrom, will be discussed. re-
spectively, by three experts from Wash
ington, DIR. c. Willard Hayes, chief geolo-
eist; DR.. w ]. MCGEE, saltwater expert
of the department of agriculture, and ].
G. Peters of the forest service. Other
speakers include Amos l.. Ponder of New
Orleans, DIR. A. NJ. Soule and DR.. Alfred
Alderman of Athens, Ga. DR.. Joseph Hyde
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NEWS OF RUssELLvILLE
Mayor and Council Elect Street and
Finance Committees--Other News

Russellville, October 6.-(SpeciaL)--
At the second meeting of the newly
Installed mayor, w. s. Douglass, and
city council held Tuesday night William
Kicks was elected to serve the city as
marshal for the coming term, but as
Mr.. Kicks was elected night marshal
of Tuscumbia the same night he de-
cided to remain In Tuscumbia. where he
is now stationed. Another marshal will
be selected by the city council The
street committee has been named as
follows: s. J. Bowen. D. +. Hargett and
James M. Strange. The finance COM
mittee will be composed of the follow
ing. DR.. W. A. Gresham and Y. M.
Quinn. DIR. w. ]. Clark was selected
city health officer for the incoming
term.
The Fourth District Sunday School
convention will be held in Red Bay next
Sunday, October Q. Among the ad-
dresses are the following. Teacher
Training Class, w. H. Key. Efforts OF
Sunday School Work Upon Character
l.. s. McRight; "Teaching Temperance
in the Sunday School," J. e. Hester;
Leading the Class to Christ" w. p
Campbell.
A meeting of the republicans OF
Franklin county will be held in the
courthouse in Russellville Saturday. II
ID understood that their plans for the
campaign will be changed to suit the
new features of the race.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-10-07
GOVERNOR DRAPER
is RENOMINATED

Boston, October 6.-Precedent ruled the
republican state convention here. today
and Gov. Eben S. Draper was named by
reclamation for third term.
All other state officers selected today
were renominated with the same unanim-
ity.
There was not the slightest jar to the
smoothness and precision with which the
programme Of the convention was carried
out as arranged by the leaders last
night.
The platform adopted, besides favoring
a permanent tariff board. strongly APP
proved the administration of President
Taft and favored the conservation of ma
tional resources and closer trade rela-
lions with Canada.
Robert Luce of ,Somerville, who was
permanent chairman of the convention,
was heartily cheered when in his speech
he made complimentary allusion to
former President Roosevelt. There was
a slight ripple as the speaker turned the
thought OF the convention to another
man of different mould" when a voice
was heard to say,
Hes no good"
ignoring the Interruption, Mr.. Luce pro-
ceeded with his address, saying: There
are narrow-minded mortals, who cannot
at the same time admire two men of
different types
The convention rose to It's feet with
cheers.
Gov. Eben s. Draper and the remainder
of the present state OFFICERS were renom-
mated by reclamation, with the exception
OF Attorney General Dana Malone, who
didn't desire reelection.
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MORMONS ARE TRYING
TO QUIT POLYGAMY

Salt Lake City, October 6.-when the
semi-annual conference Of the Church of
Jesus Christ latter day saints (Mormon),
opened here today President Joseph j,
smith and his counsellors. H. A. Lund
and John Henry Smith, addressed the
gathering on the subject of plural mar
riages among church members since the
ing these marriages contrary to the rules
of the church. The speakers declared
that polygamy must cease.
These open declarations closely follow
the accommodation within a week OF
two members OF the church heretofore
in high standing. One was a bishop who
had married polygamously and the other
was patriarch who had officiated at q
polygamous wedding.
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ROBBERS FAIL TO
FIND MONEY BOX

Jackson, Miss, October s.-(Special. J.
Expert craftsmen visited Byram, a viii
lage 10 miles in the country south of Jack
son, last night. and their explosion of
the big safe in the store OF r. II. Seay
aroused the whole town from slumber.
Postmaster A. d. Stanley was one of
the first on the scene. his office being in
the store of Seay, who is his sof-in-law.
and his funds were kept In the store
safe, the door of which was blown off,
Investigations proved that the thieves
had secured 500 in cash. only 81 of which
was postoffice funds.
The cracksmen failed to find box con
tanning $40 of postoffice funds, the force
of the explosion having sent the box 10
the back side of the pigeonhole, where II
was hidden from view. There is no clew
to the robbers.
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structed in the mystery of Woodcraft.
The camp decided to go in body to
the state fair next week. A day has
been set apart for the woodnen.
Bessemer lodge No. 458, 1. O. o. F.,
had good meeting last night. The dis
trict committee was present and after
regular meeting a social session was
enjoyed.
Mr.. and Mrs. B. L. comerford have
moved here from Oklahoma ana will
make their home at Jonesboros
Mrs w. L. Martin and daughter have
gone to Unata, Tenn, to visit relA-
tives.
Mrs. Turner Of Fitzgerald. Ca, and
Miss Viola Williams of Nashville. Tenn.
who have been the guests Of Mrs. J.
J. Hayes. have returned home.
Mrs. w. w. Hollingsworth Will en-
terrain the Matrons' club Friday aft
ernoon at her home on Third avenue.
Miss Nettie Munson Of Koscfusko,
Miss, is visiting Miss Emma Minis on
Second avenue. So
Miss Nellie Burnett of Jonssboro has
returned home from Jemison.
Mrs. Grove will hold rehearsal at
the high school auditorium Friday an
ernoon to perfect the play "Fairyland,"
which will be presented that night at
5 o'clock.
Miss Naisie Roberts and Mr.. james
c. Lacey were united In marriage last
night at the manse Of the Presbytea
rian church. The young couple have
many friends In Bessemer who join In
congratulations.
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Are You ACQUAINTED With Your Neiqhbors?
AhoAd Are mpMy
dor realty

nue.. had rheumatism, badly constipated,
very nervous; after going to bed at night
her flesh would feel as If something Bit
Ing under the skin; creepy like new
woman.
Mr. W. F. Herman of Lewisburg, North
Birmingham. who is boss driver for the
Alabama Consolidated Coal and Iron COM
pany, who cmfwypetaoincmfwyp
pany. suffered with his stomach, pains
in side, very nervous. loss Of appetite, had
a tired, languid feeling. After taking one
bottle Quaker Herb Extract called and
said give me three more bottles Of Elk
tract, for 1t has done me more good
than any medicine I ever took, and
have taken barrel
Little S-year-old Elva Morrow resides
with her mother at Carbsn Hill. Ala, was
weak. rundown, pains In head and lower
bowels. cramps In. limbs, bloating OF
stomach, hutterlns u. heart. ravenuos Ap-
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Mrs p III. Muhl resides at zoos Trilby
avenue. Pratt City, suffered for four years
with supposed stomach trouble, bloating,
belching. fiuttering Of the heart, short
ness of breath, dizziness, headaches pains
in back of head and lower bowels, cramps
in lower limbs. mouth full of slime in
the morning, foul BREATH ravenous APP
petite at times. again the sight of food
makes her sick. After taking Quaker
three days expelled monster tapeworm,
SO feet. and is now well.
Mrs. M. A. Lindsay, r. F. ID. No. 2, Biz
rnir1Eham, Ala, suffered for years with
stomach trouble. constipation, bowels
would never act without taking pills, pei
let's, salts Or some strong purgative; poor
appetite, weak. all rundown, had head
ACHE buzzing, roaring IN her ears wnen sne
Law down. After using Quaker Extract
and Oil of Balm 10 days she felt as
Mrs. II. II, Atkins. Of ss2o SECOND ave.
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The Health Teacher told you through
this paper that the Quaker Herb Ex-
tract and Oil of Balm would cure rheu-
matism, catarrh, kidney. liver. stomach
and blood troubles. no matter how long
you have been AFFLICTED. 1t win positive
ly cure where all others have iaiiea, ana
he invites every sufferer to call. And If
the Quaker remedies will do you no good
he will not sell them to YOU under any
consideration, for it's results, cures, no
wants. II you suffer with indagestion
constipation and you are sick and tired
of taking all these five-minute cures and
quick relbefs, and still feel worse quilt
Il. Come and get one bottle of Quaker
Extract and get cured. II you on your
children are troubled with worms OF any
kind and you want to get rid Of them
completely without starving or taking poi
son OF any kind get the Quaker Extract
the same q these psople and he made
well. ut fs85
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NEWS OF BESSEMER

Bessemer, October Especial. AT
the police court this morning Judge
Lewis imposed a fine of 500 on Rich
purifoy, negro charged with assault
with a weapon.
He was accused of shooting into the
house Of negro on Eighteenth street.
He fred several shots at the inmates,
none Of whom was hit.
Lum Moore, negro who shot and
killed sid Dean last Monday at Blue
Lake. and who made his escape, sur
rendered to Detectives Childress and
McCabe He claims self defense He
will be held here until Saturday, when
Coroner Brasher will make an inves-
| LEGATION.
OF the 10 cases sent up to the GRIM
tnaf court from the Bessemer police
court, which were tried yesterday, nine
pleaded guilty. The other fought the
chse, but was convicted. This is re-
garded as good showing for the
police department. Of Bessemer.
| The Bessemer high school will have
an exhibit at the state fair. Superin.
tendent Persons, Miss Laura Jones and
Miss Elsie Burns were at the fail
grounds today arranging the exhibit
which will consist OF the work of the
manual training and the art and science
departments.
The Jonesboro public school will also
| have an exhibit at the fair of the work
OF the schools. Prof. J. A. Morgan ant
the teachers Of the special classes have
the AFFAIR in charge and an interest.
ing exhibit. Ii assured.
| Bessemer camp. Woodmen of thu
World, held an important meeting las
night Several candidates were in
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Birmingham Special, !"
the New York train;
Leaves $3.50 a. m.

petite most of the times; sometimes could
not eat at ALL After using Quaker six
days expelled a horrid. squirn,inr tape-
worm. Now well.
Mr.. Joseph CODY, r. F. D. No. I. box
l73, was troubled with his stomach. Could
not eat without distress; pains in back.
kidneys bad, had to get up from one "a
four times at night; very nervous, had
tired, laneuid feeling. After taking three
bottles of Quaker Extract feels like d
new man. Does not have to get UP at
night. Eats. sleeps and feels well.
Now, people of Birmingham, viii this
convince you that he has proved what
he said? Ask any of these neiahbors
and friends, Write. phone or wife then.
He knows that the people themselves will
only be glad to let all sufferers know
how to get well and be happy like they
are now. Call today ut 9hnf's PHARMACY,
Third avenue and Nineteenth ss~es:
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vigo, Spain. October THE Portn-
guese newspa pers state that the initiative
of the revolutionary movement in, Lisbon
was taken by the Sixteenth regiment of
infantry, aided by regiment of artil-
lery, blue Jackets and 5000 armed civil
ians The police were overcome without
difficulty. The total of those Killed in
the fighting exceeds 80, while hundreds
were wounded, s. 80.
Twenty persons were wounded IN
clashes at Oporto.
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Gainesville, Ca. October 6.--Despond-
ent because she believed she never would
recover from Fpellasra, from which she
SUFFERED a long time, Mrs. ]. II. Mill
wood. aged 90 years, and the mother
Of 10 children, committed suicide here TO-
day by cutting her throat with a razor
Her body was found lying In pooi OF
blood by her S-year-old son.
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government under the presidency
Theophile Braga.
New Government Formed

Berlin, October 6.-The foreign office to-
day received a telegram signed 'Theo-
phile Braga, provisional president of Por-
tugal," announcing the formation of a
provisional government, the proclamation
of a republic, and guaranteeing public
security.
Identical notes have been sent by Braga
TO all the powers.
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Work of Commercial Congress

What may be called the ways and
means committee on southern indus
trial, agricultural and commercial de-
| velopment will meet here tomorrow
This gathering is under the auspices
of the Southern Commercial congress
and is composed of nearly 100 delegates
appointed by the governors of 16 south
ern states. The delegates include sew
eral prominent and wealthy business
men, state officials, and men who have
won regulations as developers of their
respective states. especially along agri-
cultural lines.
This committee has no set pro-
gramme. The call was for 1t to devise
effective methods of helping every farmer
and every business man in the south
to build prosperity for his own com
munity.
The range of subjects to come before
toInorrows symposium is indicated In
some of the works already undertaken
by members of the congress-. which in
clude the sending of circular letters
describing the advantages of southern
| soil to Americans who have emigrated
to Canada, or who are prospective en-
/ igrants and the spreading of prac.
| tical information about how to raise
alfalfa In gulf coast bottom lands
The delegates will be asked to sug-
gest methods of advertising and &c.
veloping the south and to cooperate
In putting then into practice.
Among those reaching Atlanta to-
night for the meeting were Thomas L.
Field foreign representative of the
Southern Commercial congress- with
headquarters in London; Charles Hal
Davis of Petersburg. Va. Gen. Julian
S. Carr of Durham, n c., Thomas S
Southgate of Norfolk, Va, Charles A
Douglas of Washington, d. c., John NJ
Parker of New Orleans, president OF
the congress; @. Grosvenor Dave OF
Washington, D. c., managing director
Edwin L. Quarles of Washington. sec.
rotary of the congress. has been here
for several days
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-10-07
SUIT Is FILED AS
RESULT OF STRIKE

Meridian Miss, October 6-(Special)-
The first suit as a result of the condi-
tions that have prevailed since the in
auguration of the strike by the clerks
of the Queen and Crescent system In this
city was filed this afternoon, the title
being Mrs. Bette Lee Lucy VS.. the Mer-
idian Terminal company ct al.
The bill alleges that the complainant
wanted to become a passenger from this
city to Atlanta, but could not obtain a
ticket at the union station; that the
money for ticket was rendered, but the
defendants employee was Incompetent and
inefficient and could not issue the trans
portation; that complainant made an eff
fort to pass out of the station to the
train, but was prevented by an employe
of the company, who demanded that she
produce her ticket.
1t il further alleged, that the defendant
company knew of the incompetency as
complained of and willfully employed and
maintained such help for selfish purposes
and for the purose of not yielding to
demand of their employees.
The suit is for $1,000.
]. NJ Hearn of Pachuta was in Meri-
dian today searching for some trace OF
his brother j. w. Hearn, who left hi
home in Pachuta September 30 for this
lefty and has not been heard of since
The missing man, about 80 years OLD, Is
6 feet high weighs It's, has dark hair
and when he left home was clean shaved
He is son CT Rev A. J. Hearn, Baptist
minister of Pachuta, and has wife and
five children. He Is prominent hay
planter and when he left home told his
wife he was coming to Meridian to ar
range for the sale Of quantity Of hay
The mysterious disappearance of Mr.
Hearn has created considerable uneas
ness to the family and his friends, ant
| there Is some fear of foul play. -
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An up-to-date suit or over
coat made to your measure; At
and satisfaction guaranteed.
s. J. SINGER & SONS, 107 N.
Goth street.
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London. October 6.-Sir F. H. villiers.
British minister at Lisbon. telegraphed
the foreign office early today that the
republican revolution apparently had been
accomplished and there seemed to be no
reason to fear further violence.
The minister states the whereabouts OF
King Manuel as unknown to him, but he
is assured that the monarch is safe.
A special dispatch from Lisbon says
that the fighting In that city lasted A
hours both parties showing extraordi-
nary courage There were many casual
ties before the rnonarchists finally Joined
the winning side. The correspondent
says the enthusiasm Of the people was
unbounded. The citizens are fraternizine
with the troops. Notwithstanding the
fact that there Is no organized policd
force. the population is orderly.
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READ THIS

jacksonville, Ill. am a farmer and
was suffering with acute Kidney trou-
Bile. could not get Up or down for Rheu-
matte pains in back and hips. $1.00 bot
tie of Halls Texas Wonder of 2sas
olive St., st. Louis. cured me.-Frank
Murgatroyd. Sold by druggists.
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Washington. October GA cablegram
received at the state department today
from Minister Gage, the first official
word from Lisbon, repeats the press re-
ports of fighting at the capital, the flying
of the red and green emblem over the
fort and most of the public buildings and
the reported inauguration of the rec
public.
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Rndlrnls Pnrnde strects

Barcelona. October 6.-Nunierous bands
of Spanish radicals paraded the streets
today until the police interfered and dis
persed them.
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Queen Mother ON the Yacht

Madrid. October 6--Further and more
precise news OF the revolution In Por.
tugal was anxiously awaited today. A
telegram received from Badajoz, on the
frontier, this morning. stated that the
Mother Queen Amelia Ii now known to
be aboard her yacht.
The message confirmed earlier news
regarding the formation Of provisional
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Royal Family in Flight

Lisbon. october 6.-It is reported here
today that the royal family, who fed
from the capital at the outbreak of the
revolution, are aboard the yacht Queen
Amelie en- route to the English coast.
The dowager queen, Maria PA, will
later go to Italy, where the royal palace
at Moncalieri has been placed at her
disposal by her sister, Princess Clothilde.
Premier Teixeira de Sousa and Manuel
Fratel, minister of justice, have relin~
pushed direction of affairs of state to
provisional President Theophile Braga and
his associates in the new republican gov
eminent.
Last night attacks were made by revo
utionists upon houses of prominent royal
lists, including j. Luciano de Castro,
former premier and progressive leader,
hut representatives of the provisional
government soon quieted the popular ex-
element
1t is reported from Setubal, southeast
of Lisbon, that the eleventh infantry resi-
ment has acclaimed the proclamation of
the republic.
The British cruiser New Castle, an
chored off Lisbon, this evening fired the
usual salute, which she did not give on
her arrival as the revolution was then
in full swing.