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The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-10
WILD ASH" IN TOLLS.

Famous Moonshiner Surprised by
 Deputy and Posse. - Mayking, Ky, Dec. 9--Asheford Nap pier. whose alias Is 'Wild Ash" the ia. nous moonshiner of the Kentucky-Virgin- ia border, who has baf1ed f1e officials of both States for years, has been sur prised, completely surrounded and over powered in his resort on top of Black mountain by Deputy Sheriff Beliey and posse and arrested.
 After being securely handcuffed and manacled. he was taken to the Whites burg jail.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-10
MRS. MCCORMACK RELEASED.
No Witnesses Appear Against Alleg.
 cd PriannAr

Memphis. Tenn, Dec. 9.--Mrs. Lizzie Mccormack, who was arrested here sev- eral months ago at the instigation of the Cincinnati police on a charge of having sent a bottle of poisoned whiskey by ex- press to a woman in that city, was today discharged in the criminal court upon the request of the prosecuting attorney. who to come here from Ohio
 J. B. Flicker, an express employe al Cincinnati, and other employees of that of flee were seriously poisoped by drinking from poisoned bottle of whiskey alelged to have been sent by Mrs. Mccormick,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-10
May Visit New Orleans.

Washington. Dec. 9.-It Is probable that the converted cruiser Yankee. and the gunboat Topeka, of the Atlantic Squad ron. now in Hampton Roads, will accom- pany the cruiser Minneapolis to New Or leans to participate in the centennial cel- ebration of the Louisiana purchase. De- cember 1S-20.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-10

Joseph, constitutional and valid. James Loving, aged years, sentenced for petit larceny in January. applied to the su- preme Court for release on a writ of has beas corpus attacking the constitutioral- ity of the law. The Supreme Court re- fused to release the prisoner. The Weekly Advertiser.
 Alabama's
 Biggest
 and
 Best
 Weekly Newspaper,
 $1.00 Year. Send in your Order today.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-10
Kratz Loses a Point.

Mexico City. Dec. Sword from Guada- lajara says the court in the Kratz case has rendered a decision granting Kratz's extradition. The Department of Foreign Relations here will study the papers in the case as soon as they are received from Guadalajara.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-10
Santa Fe's Annual Meeting.

Topeka, Kas.. Dec. s.-The annual meet ing of the Atchison. Topeka and Santa Fe Railway will be held here tomorrow Four directors will be chosen and a vote taken on proposed amendments to the bylaws.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-10
Juvenile Court Law Valid.

Jefferson City. Mo. Dec. 9.-The su- preme Court en bane today rendered an opinion holding the juvenile court law en- acted for St. Louis, Kansas City and St.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-10
PERSONAL.


 LADIES, chichestsr's English PsnnyroyaA pills are the best; safe. reliable; take no other: send 40 stamps for particuIars; Relief fos Ladiea" in letter by return mall: ask your druggist Chichester Chemical Co. PhilA-
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-10

Best Collar and Gun work at The Montgomery Steam Laundry. St
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-10
l Will Be
 Good to You
If You are Too Fat, Will Give You Free Trial Package of Treat ment That Will Relieve You
 of Your Excess Fat.
NO MEDICINE oR DIETING

l have treatment that has relieved thousands of their excess fat that I want you to try. Tn order to get you to try 1t, I win mall you free upon receipt of your
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-10
LOST.


 LoST-A black terrier puppy. months old. answering to the name of Prince. Reward for his return to T. H. Mabson, at Mabson Hotel. IOsT-Tuesday night at or coming from Theatre one opera bag, opera glasses spec tacles and handkerchief. Suitable reward for return to No. 2 s. Union St.
 STRAYED-Grade Jersey milk COW. white and brown spots, only one horn, had rope attached to forefoot. Reward for return to 526 s. Lawrence. .
 LOST, SPRAYED OR sToLEN-From near Matthew's Station, on last Wednesday, a dark horso mule, about years old. Az hands rubbing, hair badly rubbed oR on one side. Liberal reward if returned to J. W. Barga- nier, Sledges, Ala. 2t IOsT, sTRA ED OR sToLEN-one light bay pony: lost Thursday night in Shady Street, Kennedytown. Reward # returned to John Epson's blue store. on Western Road. Ct SPRAYED OR STOLEN-one dark grey mare mule with white face fiat hind feet and wart on left ear; also black horse mule, sore back, small white spot on left side; one years old latter g. Liberal reward for in formation as to their whereabouts or for their return. Garrett Holmes, Letohatchie, Ala.
 St
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-10

LATEST improved Remingtons and typewriter supplies always in stock: typewriters sold. ex- changed rented and repaired. A. Coke smith,
 Moses Building. If FOR SALE-A Sterling bicycle. in perfect con- dition used 6 weeks; equipped with S6 C.. & J tires, adjustable frame. reversible handle. bars and Veeder 10000 mile cyclometer; e real bargain. Call phone s67 or call at The Advertiser office. u
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-10

For Sale. q Barber Compressor. direct coupled IS H. ?. Engine. i Coils for 6-ton refrigerator tank, and coils for condenser. ! expansion boiler.
 Erie City 50 H. P. engine.
 General Electric dynamo, Spotlight ca pacIty direct coupled .. Erie City 90 H. F. boiler. Marine switch board. { Switches 10 large incandescent arc lamps.
 Stiliwell & Bierce 50 II. P. atmospheric i Smith S; Vail boiler pump. About 2,ooo it. wire. About 200 fixtures, rosettes. sockets and 10, ooo- gallon cypress tank.
 No. Curtis steam trap, 50 H. P. Erie City q II. P. upright boiler. all in good condition. v. ,,,,, s.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-10
FOR SALE.


 FOR sALE-one 6o-inch roll top desk. prac- tically new. for sale cheap. A. G. Rhodes & Son Co, lo6 Dexter Ave. tu-th-sa
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-10
HELP WANrFD.

WANTED-Lady or gentleman that can fur nish best references to work section of CT inc entire county in which they reside. Good nroposition; liberal commission to agents. Ad. dress The Advertiser. Montgomery. Ala
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-10

MONEY to fond at freno to per cent. de. pending on location of property; large or small
 amounts; prompt service. Montgomery Ab. stract Co.,. No. S. Perry St.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-10

Police Chief A. Gerald expressed the belief yesterday that the men arrested in Mobile cracked" the safes of Hirscher Srotners' ana the Forbes Company. He does not believe the robbery of Toeh,s jewelry establishment and Stexalls store had any connection with the safe rob berries.
 The Montgomery police chief was call
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-05-05
Lodge in New Home.

Friendship Lodge of Good Templars held
its regular meeting in its new home. the
Sunday school room OF the Baptist church
on Maryland avenue northeast, last evening.
Among the visitors were Mrs. Emma Cor
by, vice templar. and Mrs. Biddecomb of
Perseverance Lodge and s. w. Russell,
grand templar of Minnehaha Lodge. A
committee was appointed, with Mrs. Emma
F. Bishop. chairman. to arrange for an
open meeting of the lodge in the near fu-
ture for the entertainment OF former MEM
beers residing in the city.
The good of the order program included
organ recitals by Miss Ida Doyle and re-
marks by members in general upon the
work done by the organization In the past
twenty-five years. Several Of those taking
part had been regular attendants upon its
meetings during all that time. and had seen
some eighteen hundred residents of North
east Washington added to the membership.
There were present also several former
members of Undine Juvenile Temple, an
affiliated organization, who had seen some
two thousand girls and boys of that section
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-05-05
POLICE INCREASE PROMISED.
Maj. sylvester's Pledge to People of
Eighth Precinct

At a meeting Of the Bloomingdale, Le-
Droit Park and Reservoir Heights Citizens
Association held last evening at the
Rhode Island Avenue Methodist Church.
Major Richard Sylvester. delivered an in
teresting address in which he commended
the work Of the various citizens assocIa-
tons and promised an increase of the force
Of the eighth precinct. to take effect after
the LIST of July next. A summary of the
work of the police of this precinct for the
past year was given by Lieut.. Jordan. who
is in command of the precinct.
An address urging the cooperation of the
members of the various associations in
bringing matters of Importance before the
Commissioners of the District and members
Of the District committee at the next ses-
sion of Congress was made by ex-President
Frizzell of the North Capitol and Ecking-
ton Citizens Associa ton.
The meeting last evening was presided
over by President Clayton E. Emig. Com
missioner Biddle was to have made an ad-
dress before the meeting, but was unable
to attend. The next meeting will take place
the first Monday in June
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-05-05
ATTEMPTS SUICIDE.
Harry Willis, Formerly Of This City,
Found in Bed Unconscious.

A dispatch was received here last night
from Atlantic City alleging that Harry
Willis, former clerk at the Mount Yer
non Hotel, at 4S7 Pennsylvania avenue this
city, had attempted to end his life by turn
ing on the gas In his sleeping room.
Boarders in the house detected the odor of
gas coming from his room. and when the
door was forced open the young man was
found lying on his bed. unconscious. and
almost dead. Willis stated in a note found
in his room that both his mind and body
had been destroyed. The note. in part.
reads:
my home is in Wilkesbarre, Pa. My
father is located in or about that place.
L. N. Willis, and is painter by trade.
Please notify and If he cannot bury me.
do away with my body. causing yourself as
little trouble as possible. This is my third
attempt-twiee in this city and once in
successful, as my mind and brain Is
wrecked. and without a good brain per-
son has no possible chance nowadays. If
my father buries me. tell him to take this
brother. as 1t was given to me by mother
who is God only knows where tonight"
Mr.. D. H Nichols, proprietor of the
Mount Vernon Hotel is blamed in the note
for the rash act of the writer of the note.
When seen at his hotel this morning by
Star reporter Mr. Nichols said the charge
In the nOCe was the result OI u OlSOTUeTeQ
mind He said that Willis came here more
than a year ago and earned a livelihood
by blacking shoes on the streets. He gave
him employment and twice during the year
the young man became dissatisfied and
went to work at the Shoreham and New
Willard. Three months ago he left the
Mount Vernon Hotel because of a dispute
about money matters and went west.
Mr. Nichols says he advanced him money
to pay his car fare home. but that he spent
the money and tramped. Willis, he had
been informed, had said he was going to
tell a startling story and make him.
Nichols give up large sum of money.
He says he is satisfied that he was to have
been blackmailed. He gives the young
man credit for being hard worker, and
believes his conduct to be due to the I'M
settled condition Of his mind.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-05-05
WILL REST IN ARLINGTON.
Arrangements for the Funeral Of Capt
E. W. Brady,

II. W. BRADY.
The remains Of Capt E. W. Brady will
be inferred In Arlington tomorrow with
military honors. The body will be taken
from Botelers undertaking establishment
at 10 o'clock In the morning under escort
of detail Of soldiers from Fort Myer and
committee of correspondents. Funeral
services at the grave will be conducted by
Chaplain Pierce of Fort Myer, after which
the squad will fire three yolleys over the
grave and the bugler will sound taps.
A meeting of the Washington correspond
ents was held yesterday afternoon at sol
14th street, presided over by Mr.. Elmer e.
Paine, chairman of the standing committee
of correspondents. Mr.. Paine on assuming
the chair paid tribute to the character of
Capt. Brady, and was followed by Major
John M. Carson the dean Of the corps in
a sincere and touching reference to the
departed comrade. The following tribute,
offered by Major Carson. was adopted:
I'm the death OF Capt. Edward Wright
Brady his associates in newspaper work in
Washington feel that they have sustained
a personal loss. His death removes from
the corps of correspondents accredited to
the city Of Washington one of it's we'll
known and able representatives. We, his
associates, appreciating his worth and his
integrity, do take this means of testifying
our regard for one who adorned his calling
and by his ability gave 1t larger Importance
in the world"
The meeting authorized committee to
represent the correspondents in making
funeral arrangements, and the chair APP
pointed Mr.. E. C. Snyder Mr.. Frank p.
Morgan and Capt. NJ. D. Helm.
The following pallbearers were appointed:
Addison B. Atkins of the Brooklyn Eagle,
Major John M. Carson of the Philadelphia
Ledger and New York Times, Scott c.
Bone of the Washington Post, F. A john
son Of the St Paul Dispatch, Robert H.
Watkins of the Memphis Morning News,
Charles A. Hamilton of the Buffalo Times,
E. c. Snyder of the Omaha Bee, Charles A
Cotterill of the Associated Press, H b.
Nesbitt of the Pittsburg Press, Kansas
City Star and Kansas City Times, and John
p. Miller of the Baltimore Sun.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-05-05
ARMY OF SANTIAGO DE CUBA.
District Branch Entertains Guests and
Elects Officers.

The District of Columbia branch of the
Society of the Army of Santiago de Cuba
entertained a large number of guests at Its
final meeting of the season held last even
ing in The Star building. Gen. ]. M. Will
son. Gen. Bell and Major Green of the
army were among those present. Many
war time stories were related and the occa-
sion proved a thoroughly enjoyable one. A
buffet supper was served.
brief business session was held for the
purpose of electing officers to serve during
the year beginning October next. The
election resulted unimously in the choice
of the following:
Gen. George H. Harries. president Capt,
Thomas ]. Lewis. first vice president: Col.
Leroy w. Heron, secretary: Capt. c. Fred
Cook. treasurer; Major Charles Hine, his
torian; Col. j. T. Norvel, judge advocate,
and Rev. G. F. Dudley. chaplain
The next meeting of the District branch
of the society will be held October 5 next.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-05-05

given. The cadets will be reviewed by Gen.
Geo. H. Harries, commanding the District
of Columbia militia, who Is the member Of
the board of education In charge OF mill
tary matters in the public schools. Gen.
Harries will be accompanied by the general
staff of the militia.
In the sham battle use will be made of
several field and Calling guns loaned the
cadets by the District National Guard. At
the conclusion of the exercises on the White
Lot the regiment will march from the
grounds and along Pennsylvania avenue to
9th street, from which point the several
companies will proceed to their respective
school buildings.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-05-05
INSPECTION AND MUSTER.
Annual Event In Local Militia Estab.
1ishment.

The annual inspection and muster of the
troops of the District of Columbia National
Guard began last evening and will be in
progress until the 10th instant. The gen.
eral staff and the general non-commissioned
staff of the militia were inspected at head
quarters In The Star building at o'clock
and the 9TH Battalion in the drill hall Of the
Center Market armory at $50 o'clock.
The field and stan Of the I'd Regiment will
be inspected at 8 o'clock this evening and
the 4th Battalion fifteen minutes later.
Captain G. w. s. Stevens, Artillery Corps.
United States army, who has been desig-
mated by Gen. Chaffee. commanding the De-
partment of the East, to make an Inspection
of the District National Guard. under the
provisions of the new militia law, is max
ing the inspection in conjunction with that
being conducted by the militia inspecting
officers.
Each battalion this year is required to ex-
ecute certain maneuvers in the presence OF
the inspecting officers, this being a new fea-
ture of the ceremony.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-05-05

of the city indicted into the temple. They
referred appreciatively to the many prize
volumes and gold pins they had won in
their temple work. and paid tributes Of re-
spect to their former superintendent. Mrs
Emma F. Bishop. the long time financial
secretary of the lodge.
Reference to achievements Of the lodge
in its earlier years was made by Mrs. Net
tie Cole, who had been associated with
Mrs. Bishop in lodge and temple work from
their earliest days, and who is now serv-
ing her second term as chaplain of the
Grand Lodge
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-05-05
To Confer With Gen. Spencer.

Capt. F. Dew. Ramsey. 9th Infantry, aid,
inspector of small arms practice of the de-
partment. has been ordered to Sea Grit N
j., for conference with Brigadier General
Bird w. Spencer inspector general of rife
practice. state of New Jersey. and for ex-
animation OF the state range as to its suita-
bility for camping ground and range for
United States troops for three months while
conducting their annual small arms target
practice.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-05-05
Farewell Dinner Given.

A class meet was held last night in the
banquet hall of Grays cafe on NJ street
northwest by the medical class of 1903 Of
Howard University. Dancing was the
order till midnight, when supper was
served at small tables in the main dining
room. After supper Mr.. Charles H. Cramp-
ton, acting as POSTMASTER, called on the
president of the class, Owen NJ. Waller. for
the farewell address to the members. He
was followed by others in a felicitous ex-
change of congratulations and best wishes
for mutual success.
Dancing was resumed until 1:30. when
the members parted to meet for the last
time as class at the commencement ex-
ercises tonight.
Among those present were Mrs. Waller.
Mrs Walker Misses Ada Thomas. Christ
mas. Johnson. ]. Weston. A. E. Smith.
Oleana Brooks, Joiner and Alice Thomas
and Messrs E. s. Champion of Harrisburg,
W. J. Weston. B. c. Waller, ]. T. Walker.
r. B. Jackson and g. G. Toliver Of Detroit
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-05-05

Paul Carter. twenty-one years old. liy-
ing at l226 street southwest was re-
moved to the Emergency Hospital from In
front OF the District building this morn
ing about o'clock, suffering from an At
tack OF cramps. His condition was not re-
Garded as serious
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-05-05

strengthen by Thy spirit that there may be
to an unbroken household a glad reunion
in the eternal home.
"And may the God of peace which
brought again from the dead our Lord
Jesus through the blood of the everlasting
covenant make us perfect unto every good
work to do Thy will, working in us that
which is we'll pleasing in Thy sight through
Jesus Christ; to whom be glory everlasting.
Amen"
AS the casket was being borne from
the edifice on the shoulders of the pail
bearers the organist rendered appropriate
hymns.
At the sidewalk the body was carried be-
tween lines of the honorary pallbearers and
associates of Gov. Shepherd in the city gov
eminent.
The remains were followed to Rock Creek
cemetery only by the immediate members
of the family of Gov. Shepherd and a few
of his intimate associates. At the cemetery
the casket was placed In private vault
awaiting the final determination of the fam
lily as to the site that is to be selected for
the grave.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-05-05
Its Disgustingg
Its Repulsiveg
II You Have a Cold or Catarrh. Cure
1t for Your Friends Sake. DIR.
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lieves in 10 Minutes.

One short pun Of the breath through the blower
supplied with each bottle Of DR.. Axnew's Catarrhal
Powder diuses this powder over the surface o. the
nasal passages Painless and delightful to use It
relieves instantly. and permanently cures Catarrh
hay fever colds. headache. sore throat tousIlitts
and Deafness
Use DR.. Agncw's Liver Pills. 40 doses 10 cents
. sold By y. 8. WILLIAMS. 9th and sts and
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-05-05
Venezuelan Insurgents Show Activity.

Mr. Russell, United States charge at Car
acas reports that there is increased activi-
ty among the revolutionists In Venezuela;
that Matos has Joined the land forces and
Is proceeding toward Caracas This report
agrees with mail advtces which the DEPART
ment Of State has received predicting a re-
newal Of the revolution
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-05-05
HIGH SCHOOL SOLDIERS.
Annual Exhibition Drill, Dress Parade
and Review Tomorrow Afternoon.

The annual exhibition drill. dress parade.
review. sham battle and street parade of
the regiment of High School Cadets. will
occur tomorrow afternoon. Promptly at
O'Clock the regiment headed by the Marine
Band. will march onto the eliipse of the
White Lot, where the exhibition Is to be
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-05-05

is the New and Better Breakfast
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that it pleases everybody. Get a
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-05-05

H. c. F,rick of Pittsburg, John w. Gates
Of Chicago and George Gould of New York
have formed pool for securing control of
the coal lands In the Choctaw nation coun-
try.