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The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-11-01

There has been some uneasiness ex- provide for a primary for the State. While there is no general State election next year. We have little doubt but that the Committee will provide a primary in accordance with the peoples wishes. Ger tain 1t is that most every County will have primary for the selection of it's local officials. We trust the State Com mittee will not set an early date for the election. or name a day in the busy sea- son of the farmers.-Roanoke Leader
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-11-01
A STATE PRIMARY.

The Press is Talking All One
 Way. Some candidates want an early primary and some would feel safer in conVen- ton, but a convention is a red flag that enrages the people of Alabama.-Birming- ham Ledger.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-11-01
Undisputed

The detailed statementlAt The Advertisers Daily and Sunday circulat,sn for the month or September, 1908. furnished herewith, still re, mains unchallenged as the greatest or that o. any other two morning newspapers in tho State of Alabama combined.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-11-01

We stir hope that the State Committee will leave if discretionary with the sev
 eral County Committees to order a pri- mary for County, offices or not as they may deem fit We see no reason for such primaries in this County. There Is no necessity for A urinary in this County as 1t is solidly Democratic and we should
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-11-01

caty Subscriptions should be paid to the fol- lowing authorized collectors only; z. L. EaA con City Circulator; J. c. Jones, T. J. Higgs Counting Room
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-11-01

"The people are not competent to select judges.'' This is the declaration or Messrs Stevens and Nathan of the state Committed Better say they are not com petent to select any officers. let the pol iticians do it. Fortunate, indeed. that they are the only members of the com mittee holding such views. These words will ring in the peoples ears for long time to come stevens and Nathan will not soon be forgotten.-EVergreen Cour- ant.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-11-01

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The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-11-01

There were some indications at the meeting of the State Democratic Execu- tive Committee held in Birmingham of q return to the old convention method of nominating candidates We hope the Committee will make no such serious bunder as this The primary plan Is what the people want and they should let the members of the Committee know this fact in no unmistakable terms.-Greens- boro Watchman.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-11-01

In this issue will be found an article from The Montgomery Advertiser, enti- deserves the careful attention of every man who wants to be honest and fair in politics. The old convention plan has had it's day and any man who advocates It IS afraid of the people and wants to scheme and steal himself and friends into office. There is but one fair way and that is the honest primary plan by which each voter can express his opinion at the ballot ooX' -AhbeYille Times.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1903-01-12
That Of 1856 Was Most Severe
on Steamboats,.
The Ohio Was Frozen Three Feet Deep
for Two Months.

The question has been asked what
winter of the past 80 years was the
most severe in this region. IL de-
ponds on what would be considered
the severest type OF weather. The
winter Ct 1856 was decidedly the most
severe on steamboats,, for the Ohio
was frozen three feet deep for sixty
eight days, and when il broke up the
shores were swept of floating property
all the way from Pittsburg to Cairo,
Louisville suffering terribly, loaded
coslboats being swept down the falls
and ground into such bits that nothing
whatever was heard of their wrecks.
Steamboats, in order to protect them
selves, had to have log cribs construct
ed in front of their bows, while booms
made of the same Tapped round out
side their wheels to prevent them be-
ing ground to pieces The first loaded
railroad car ever brought across the
Ohio came on the ice that winter from
the old Jeffersonville and Indianspo-
lis depot, being propelled by yoke Of
oxen over sections of tram track. 1t
was brought across to Louisville to see
IL such = thing could be done and was
loaded with hardware for the old firm
of J. II. Thomas and Sons. just how
cold the weather was at the coolest
periods that winter is not remember
ed, but commerce was entirely tied mp
and Pittsburg coal sold at 81 q
bushel and was hard 60 get at that
price.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1903-01-12
A Secret Political Organization
. Thriyes in Paducah.
Its Proceedings Carefully Guarded
Works to Secure Good Public Ser.
vice, Politics Not Considered.
SOMETHING OF ITS woRKINas

A secret political club that Is de.
veloping new power in Paducah
every day was organized last sum.
mer, and its members claim Is des-
tined to have a beneficial effect on
municipal affairs in Paducah in the
future. IL is known as the Cuckoo
club" and is said to include in its
membership nearly every. union work.
ing man in the city, as well as many
others.
The membership application blanks
announce:
"lts 0rganization-The signatories
to the petition below are pledged to
form themselves into body politio,
TO be known by the name of The
Cuckoo Club, which shall be COM
posed of male persons residing in the
city Of Paducah, Kentucky, who by
existing laws are qualified for city
officers at the election next succeed
ing their initiation into the club.
1.-THE purpose of the organization is
60 promote the general public or civic
local interest in all municipal matters.
and especially the election TO the mu.
nicipsl offices in said city OF those who
are not the predetermined candidates
OF any especial interest, and who
cannot be used TO further such inter.
est at tine expense Of the general
public welfare. Its chief purpose Is
to conduct the governmental affairs Of
the city according to business prin.
ciples, looking TO the just and econ
omio administration Of local civic
and political affairs Of public ma
ture, free from the dictation and con-
troll OF special interests, or the success
merely of any party organization. 4"
One Of the agreements OF the
members is;
81 hereby swear never to reveal to
any person or persons anything which
may be said or done at any OF the
meetings of said club And this do
Of my own free will and accord"
The club has no regular meeting
place, there are no initiation fees and
Its officers are unknown. Il is I'M
derstood that il voted solid for the
present board Of aldermen last No.
vember. Its object, As stated, is to
elect men TO ofhce irrespective Of
politics, with view TO securing the
best possible public service.
Now that there is a probability OF
municipal election of officers from
mayer down this fall, the Cuckoo
club" may play an important part
IN a campaign that already promises
to be one of the warmest on record.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1903-01-12
ACTOR COMMITS SUICIDE
KILLS HIMSELF BECAUSE HIS
LEADING LADY REJECTS
HIS SUIT.

Omaha, Neb., Jan. l2-Willism j,
Percival, leading MAI with the Metro
politan Stock company and known on
the stage as Jack Landon. killed him
self in the presence of Mrs. Anna Mel
son, the leading lady Of the company,
because she refused to marry him.
the company was playing at Green
wood, a small town few miles from
here, this evening. After the close OF
the theater, Percival met Mrs. Nelson
on the stairs leading to the secoDd
floor Of the theater and asked that she
marry him. She refused, and, pulling
a revolver from an inner pocket Of his
oyercoat, he placed the muzzle to his
left breast and fired. The bullet passed
through his heart causing instant
death.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1903-01-12
DEMOCRATIC COMMITTED.
NOT KNOWN WHEN THE NEXT
MEETING WILL BE HELD.

Frankfort. Jan. 12-An erroneous
impression has grown out of the fact
of the publication that the state exc
cutive committee would meet here
January 10. When asked when the
committee would meet to hear the re-
port OF the sub committee on the de-
tails of the primary Secretary Haly
said: "when the committee adjourn
ed it adjourned subject to the call Of
the chairman, and no notice of call
of a meeting has been issued. "
Secretary Haly said he could not
say when Chairman Young would is
sue the call. All interest is now CEN
tered IN the motion TO be made by At
torney nay for Meacham before the
court of appeals on Tuesday. The at
torneys for Chairman Young and the
committee are expected TO raise the
point OF objection to advancement
and hearing, and demand that this
be made test case, set at rest all
questions at issue and stop other
threatened injunctions. A hesring
cannot be had without an agreement.
The attorneys for Meacham evidently
expect to try the case, but terms must
vet be reached.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1903-01-12
INSURANCE. PREMIUMS.

The premium receipts and losses
paid by towns of the state on insur.
ance for the fiscal year ended June 80,
1909, have Just been made public.
The receipts from premiums in the
whole state amounted to 50, 1856, 2i2
and losses paid to sl,4f5,O04. The
premium receipts for this city were
s1,007, $40 anu losses paid 1894, 106.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1903-01-12
IF UN WELL

Try a SOC bottle of Herbine, notice
the improvement speedily effected in
your appetite, energy, strength and
vigor. Watch how it brightens the
spirits, gives freedom from indigestion
and debility
Isaac Story, Ava NO., writes, Sept.
10, 1900. ~ was in bad health, l had
stomach trouble for 12 months, also
dumb chills. DIR. J.W. Mory prescribed
Herbine, it cured me in two weeks.
cannot recommend it too highly, il
will do all you claim for it," Sold by
Dubois, Kolb and 90.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1903-01-12
LIBEL AGAINST
THE BUTTORFF.

This morning Deputy US. Marshal
George Saunders served libel papers
on the steamer Buttorff. The claim
was taken out by Merrett Coleman, a
colored roustabout ON the boat, who
claims the boat Is indebted to him to
the amount Of ~. The case will be
heard this afternoon before Commits
sioner Gardner.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1903-01-12
DEATH FROM Typhoid.

Thomas Ballew died near Fulton
from typhoid fever, being an cid resi-
dent with family. A daughter died
from the same ail.aent short time
ago and his entire family was down at
one time, he being the last attacked.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1903-01-12
DIR. J. t. WOEIFlE,

toto II a. m.
Office Hours to 4 p. m.
7 to 8 p. m.
Office, roth and Clay. Res. liza Trimble
Phone 7IS. Phone ISL.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1903-01-12
A TAILoR's IDEA OF NIAGARA

A TAILoR's IDEA OF NIAGARA.
Two lean, tanned men were lunch
ing together at the Waldorf Astoria.
One was Foxhsll Keene and the other
was Lawrence Waterbury, the polo
player. who has just been barred from
the New York stock exchange for the
reason that he is a somewhat reckless
Spectator.
Mr.. Keene and Mr.. Waterbury
were talking about Niagara. The
latter said;
81 think it was on my second visit
to Niagara that came upon my tail
or there. He did not see me. He
stood gazing at the Horses in alb
sorption. his eyes were fixed on the
pale cloud of misty spray that
rolled about the foot of the big wat.
erfall and his look was awed.
81 slapped him on the back and
said. Well, sir, what do you think of
that?'
"He turned and answered: Il was
just thinking, Mr.. Waterbury. that It
would be a grand place to sponge a
coat in. "-Pittsburg Dispatch.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1903-01-12
OPERATION FOR APPENDICITIS

T. f. stitn, railroad man Of
Evansville, who has been in the ILL
nois Central hospital here for several
days suffering from appendicitis, will
this afternoon be operated on by Drs.
Murrell and Taylor.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-08-21
Brings Suit Against Directors Of
Bay State Gas Company
of Delaware.
CASE INVOLVES s7sooo,ooo.
Bill Charges That 100000 Shares
Of the Concern Were Trans
ferred to Addicks With ~
out Consideration.

Wilmington, Del, Aug. DIN ths United
States Circuit Court to-day George Wharton
Pepper Of Philadelphia. receiver Of the Bay
State Gas Company of Delaware. fled q bill
Of complaint against ]. Edward Addicks.
United States Senator ]. Frank Alice and
others, alleging fraud in connection with q
transaction involving the stock of the COM
pany. said to be valued at $15,00o.oOo ~
The bill charges the defendants as diree-
tors. except Addicks. with entering into an
unlawful combination to issue to Addieks
500, 900 shares Of stock Of the Bay Stafs
Gas Company without consideration. cs
The bill further asks that Addicks be or
dered to deliver to the receiver for cancel
lation certificates for the 10000 shares OF
stock. and that an accounting be made Of
the damages and less sustained by the Bay
State Gas Company of Delaware in conse-
Quence OF the alleged fraudulent and uH-
lawful issue Of stock, and that the defend
ants be ordered to pay an amount equfva-
lent to the alleged damage and loss. The
defendants are required to appear and
make answer on the first Monday Of Mo-
vember. 2
The stock Is alleged to have been trans-
ferred on July 8, 1902. The bill alleges that
the stock was not issued direct to Addicks.
but to another man presumably on the or
der of Addicks. The allegation is made
that the stock was issued to Edwin N.
Post, New York broker. who is alleged
to have been In the employ Of Addicks to
sell the stock 1t is further set forth that
of the G5,000.O00 of stock Addicks IL be-
lieved to still control q large portion. ~
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-08-21
Chamberlain of the Court Of the
Car Arrives From st.
Petersburg.
FINE EXHIBIT is PROMISED.
Accompanied by Baron Korff and
81. w. Romanoff, Commission
er Alexandrovsky Will In
spect Fair Grounds.

L. ". Alexandrovsky. chamberlain of the
Imperial Court Of Russia and representa-
tive of the Car commissioned to visit St.
Louis to prepare statement Of conditions
touching the matter Of making an exhibit
at the Worlds Fair. arrived yesterday. ac-
companied by Baron 8. A. Korn and H. w
Romanoff, engineer.
From New York Mr.. Alexandrovsky was
accompanied by ]. A. Ockerson. Chief Of the
Worlds Fair Bureau of Liberal Arts. The
members Of the Russian Commission regis
tered at the Planters Hotel and Mr.. Alex
androvsky denied himself to callers through
the afternoon in order that he might take
rest after the long trip.
An informal dinner was given by Presi-
dent Francis to Mr.. Alexandrovsky. Baron
korff and officials of the Worlds Fair last
night There were no speeches. but an in
formal and very exhaustive discussion of
the Fair followed. in which the members
of the Russian Commission expressed much
pleasure in being able to visit st. Louis.
indicating that in all probability Russia
would make one Of the most elaborate ex-
hibits the country has ever attempted at
a worlds exposition.
PREPARING AN ESTIMATE.
Russia has not made an appropriation for
an exhibit, but the official invitation from
this Government to the Government at st.
Petersburg to participate in the Fair has
been formally and officially accepted
It Is the purpose Of Mr.. Alexandrovsky's
visit here to investigate progress. make
recommendations in the matter Of site
and estimate the expenditures that will be
necessary.
w.t.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-08-21

foi home, when blind man could have
ieit the peril. Mcfarland had the ball long
pfiore Sudhyf reached third, and he al
nest FLUSHED with shame, il was 10 easy
a. him to SLIM Sudhon down at the plate.
Mack. however, could not consult his
ior doing-made a neat throw to the plate.
and Beville showed Sudhoff the label on the
Dali before ne touched him with It.
Although st. Louis won tne second game
their playing was altogether too foolish 70
he classed as major league baseball. In the
fifth inning their display Of mental aberra-
ton was startling. A base on balls ana two
csean singles went for naEght. Good base.
bal. playing would have SHOWN a dinerent
result In the sixth inning q triple ana
double. with none down." only aet;ed them
afternoon leagues.
SuDHoFFS CLEVER TW1RLING.
Sudhoffs exhibition of pitching IN the
eighth inning was remarkable. Camel open
ed this inning with a single and WiiiamS
blue for Sudhoff but instead Of casting
about for the guy rope" to the airship
he wiped his forehead. and began to twiri
some. Lefty Davis was forced out on an
easy Erounder, Frlel to Anderson. and NC
Farland and Beville were sent back to
their coop over the three strike route.
Two bases on balls and double gave
New York their first run In the second
inning. An error by Sudhof, single and
a long fly to Heidrick gave the Invaders
their second and last run in the third
Anderson's double and wallace's triple gave
ming
Singles by Wallace and Sugden. Eber-
feds error and Sudofrs triple gave to st.
Louis three runs and the game in tho
eighth.
Score of second game:
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-08-21
GIRL SEARCHES FOR PARENTS.
Olga Suthers Becomes Separated
From Family in Flood. q.

Ever since the food on the East Side.
when thousands were rendered homeless,
Olga Suthers, a R-year-old girl, has been
searching for her parents, from whom she
was separated in East st. Louis when their
house was submerged. -,
When the flood came they were caught
In their home and had to be rescued by
boats. While coming to st. Louis the farni.
ly became separated.
The girl was at first taken to pSlice:
station and later secured a home with g
family in North st. Louis She renamed
until few weeks ago. when she renewed
the search for her father and mother.
Wandering across the bridge she reached
the home OF Mrs. Alice Hatch OF NO. VI
East Marceau street in East ST. L6ut.
where she received shelter. Mrs. Hatch.
upon hearing the child's story COM,
municated with the St Louis police and re-
quested them to endeavor to locate the
girls parents. = ~
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-08-21
STANDING OF THE CLUBS.

A rank error by Norman Elberfeld gave
st. Louis an even break in the double
header with New York yesterday after
noon.
The Invaders" captured the first cams
by score of 6 to 1. while 81. Louis wen
the second. 4 to 2
81. Louiss Inability 10 do anything with
Grifhth's teasers lost them the first game.
\ lucky mum. followed by little baiioon-
Ing by Pitcher Wolfe. gave them the second
Ut In the last game resident fandom had
their first peep at Barney Petty, McAleer's
new pitcher
Wee Willie Sudhoff who had been
pitching in great form. as well as batting
like nend, In the second game, became
suddenly III in the ninth inning after he
had retired the FIRST batter
few innings before Wee Willie had
swallowed chew of tobacco. The weed
GOT s,rsngle hold on "willie's'' gastric
juices and the little Teuton was forced to
seek shelter in the clubhouse where Doc
Tor Max c. Starklofr attended him. and
Willie came out all right.
When Suokon retired, Barney took UP
tie white mans burden and did very well.
: de forced Conroy to pop up a little foul.
caved IN three Of Willie keeiers fioatine
ribs, and sent Eiher.eld to the bono yard
j.
corps Pretty good for a beginner.
THE SECOND GAME.
After losing the fyst game. McAleer de-
cided to take no chances with the second
and ordered Wee Willie sudIlor TO the
firing line. Grifiith sent forth his ele-
phanfine twirler. Wolfe. to NOV down the
locals. For time Wolfe did nicely Up
TO the eighth inning Wolfe looked like
his mothers boy. but subsequently he took
on close resemblance TO thirty cents.
KAHOE'S COACHING BLUNDER.
Poor coaching was manifested by the To-
Gals in the second game. when Sudhoff was
thrown out at the plate. Had the game
gtne against the locals. Kahoe. who &C.
cupfed the coacher's box at third. would
have been responsible
After Sudhon bad walked and Burkett
had singled. Martin threw his bat against
one OF Grmth'S teasers. The ball sailed
Sysr secold hsse.. directly into tina center
nf7ders hands. Kahoe urged sudhoff- to try
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-08-21
Western Branch Championships at
c. B. c. Campus Draw Out
Lengthy Lists.
GAMES SET FOR TOMORROW.
Contests Will Be Under the Aus
pieces of st. Patrick's Parish
delegates Ball Game
an Attraction.


Entries have been announced for the ATM
ie''o events |" oe heiu .o7Hloffo" aiee' noo'-
on the Christian Brothers campus under
Tho .,,,ni,a. NJ CT p,tr;ct.., poriab A
.he a"s'ieeS VI 81. a'iieA a. -
rs '. i's ~, =. o.S,.,.
me meet VIII ne the championship as
80, ~. -, .,".,a =. q.
thi' pooy having issued the SANCTION 10 81
Patrick's Parish to hold the contests this
,,a.r pos;aas e.id an1 ,r.,o,, av.nt. tha
struggles between two picked teams of
~, - WV p',N.u cans
hurlerS and the House of Delegates base
oali n'hes are carded.
Thomas E. Kinney will lead the majority
foam NJ tb, r,e,og. t..s ,,,,;,+ .Lo r,,n,rity
''' "a '.'' D.'esa'es asdihse liie hii'io' i''
the length Of the programme the 'i tIrs. event
will go on promptly at o'clock.
n. Z. Garneau VIII serve as referee and
Thomas Aitken will be starter. Zach W.
Tinkar ava D Ia,so.,. ~, :, -.
ors while .tv1ss ,1cDoror-h s,or. E.n.
h'Do.''ueh' steve hahe
and George Lyford will be track judges.
Shafies +. senter, Alex: Munro and I. r
Bland viii be field judges and j. C. O'Brten,
"a. l. Ferris and c. II. Genslinger will be
A ar,,rrh,, nil, - a,..,. - a.N '"
n. murphy Will De clerks OF the course and
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-08-21
TWO BOYS ARE ELEcTR0CUTED
Touch Live Wire While Climbing
Light Tower.

Saginaw. Mich, Aug. 9.-James Budd and
Eugene Moss, boys, were electrocuted to-
night on an electrfc-light tower by coming
in contact with heavily charged wire. 1t
has been the practice Of boys playing in
that neighborhocd to climb the tower
which is LIS feet high. to the platform 1t
the top.
Tonight when young Moss reached the
top and touched wire carrying a heavy
current bis whole body burst into flame.
current on the west side Of the city was
turned on. and linemen secured the bodies
of the boys,
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-08-21

Earned runs-s,. Louis ]. Two-bass hits.Ande DER
waaso saaha ,d sser ssses hlssassss
5 aiss By P ssdSar Of NV Wolfe
ny sudhof 5 Lef, on basss.Ss Lou aa ,i Nsw
hve minutes. Umpire-PeaEs,
The First Game.
Inability to hit Grifith's teasers. coupled
with Powers ineffectiveness and poor held
ing by the Browns. lost the first game Tor
ST. Louis.
The game was too one-sided to be inter-
estins for ST. Louis fans. Their pets were
soundly clouted BY the yisitor,. r.v. . hr,ef
exhibition OF how association football should
be played Davis sent one toward Burkett
on roll les tack, ihs me held pau sno
The sharp cries of his comrades orouSns
Burkett TO a realization Of the fact that
it was bit too premature tor Ioo.p Ms, s ~
Too bad Burkett should be allowed some
John Powell. who twlrled for the locals;
received a sound tanning. In the seventh
age OF the game one Of johnnie 8 pet benders
ran into Cancels bat and a collision re-
suited, which lodged the sphere snusiy In
th supkett had a telescope out in left field
with which he tried to locate the sphere
after it was hit, but the nrst i9umation ne
had of its Whereabouts was when he was
suited from the ball hitting the left-neld
boards. The extent of the damage to the
blea cheers in dollars and cents has not been
eslirnated. but Cancels playful disposition
cost the Browns two runs, Elberfeld trot-
ting over the plate ahead Of CAMEL.
a start Of one run in the second inning. A
base on balls and two-base hit netted st.
Louis one tally in the same period. Their
propitious start in the opener gave the I'm
vaders" courage and they went after Pow
ell In the second. ses.s.s 8.
single and two errors gave them anoth-
err run in this period. A double, sacrifice hit