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The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1904-08-16
For Children, Too.

Mr.. Wiley Hunt. Ennis, Texas, writes
We gave brakes Palmetto Wine to two
children who were afflicted with bed wet
ting. Two bottles of brakes Palmetto
Wine cured both. II is now a month
since they took the last Of the wine and
no return of their trouble ! told a neigh
Dor who had a child troubled same way
got a bottle OF brakes Palmetto Wine
and In one week their child had no more
trouble with bed wetting. The Drake
Formula Company. Drake Building, Chi
cago, ILL.,, will send trial bottle OF
brakes Palmetto Wine free and prepaid
TO any reader of this who wishes to test
brakes Palmetto Wine without expense.
A trial bottle often cures. One dose a
day will cure any bladder or prostrate
trouble to stay cured.
For sale by z. @. Fowler and Other
leading druggists. q, = =
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mittee was preparing to make a strong
fight for the West. Mr.. Taggarts at
tention was called to criticism OF the
delay in getting the campaign under
way. He replied;
81 am not prepared to say that the
charge Is untrue, and for this reason
the Republicans hold their convention
chairman of the Republican National
Committee was named Immediately.
They had months start of us. Work.
however, is going on through all Of
the local organisations in the counties,
and 1t should not be thought that moth
ing is being done. The New York State
Committee will get down to work
Tuesday"
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en- orders for somt improved road ma.
chimes and In a short time work VIII
begin on the public roads OF the
County. 1t is confidently expected
that the new road law Will prove very
acceptable to the tax payers ana nenry
County bids fair to have an excellent
system of roads.
Merchants and business men in gem
eral are in good spirits now as this
section has had several days OF pretty
weather and by the latter part OF the
week 1t is expected that cotton VIII De
coming to the market. Abbeville has
a fine reputation bls cotton market
and as result its trade extends for
miles in all directions.
Albert Hendley and family OF Indian
Territory are visiting Mr.. Hendleys
parents on Clendinen Street. Mr..
Hendley is one o1 Abbeville's young
men who Is fast making his way In
the business world.
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protection of these new buildings and
! take pleasure in informing you IN
accordance with your instructions that
contract has been executed for two
new steam engines for use In this city
with suficient power to throw water
over the tailest building.
There Is no municipal policy better
established than that OF acquiring and
keeping open sunfcient streets to fur
nish easy access from every portion to
every portion Of the city.
There has been a great development
In Mobile in the opening Of streets in
recent years and It 10 now being push
ed forward in the suburbs with even
greater rapidfty. There are many
places however In the city of Mobile
where streets are sorely needed. There
are many places where dedicated
streets have been closed by private
persons and permitted to remain closed
and but little attention IL being paid
to the regularity system upon which
the new streets are being opened.
direct your attention to this fact and
I shall attempt myself to give this
matter proper Investigation and con-
sideration.
Considerable progress has been made
in street improving. but the matter of
SIDEWALK Improvement ls DeluS sduiy
neglected by a number OF our citizens
and II Is hoped that more patriotic
spirit will be displayed In this direc-
ton in future.
In conclusion desire to express to
the members Of your honorable body
my gratitude for their action in hav-
ing elected me to the position from
which have succeeded to the mayor
atty and to express the pleasure which
! have realised from my past associa-
tions with you as we'll as to express the
hope that my conduct as mayor of
Mobile may entitle me to your con-
tinued respect. confidence and CO.
operation.
DIR. Harry T. Inge was elected an
alderman to fill the vacancy caused by
the elevation of Hon. Pat J. Lyon to
the mayoralty.
A petition from the Central Trades
Council. Printing Freshmen and Typo
graphical Union to have all city print
ing done in Mobile. was endorsed on
motion Of Alderman Craft and amend
ed by Alderman Boyney. A. ]. Grove.
g. H. Hinckley and J. A. Maloney were
elected a board of examiners of sta
tionary engineers.
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HERMITAGE posTMAsTERsHrP.
Republicans Fear Negro VIII B'
Appointed.

Republicans Fear a Negro VIII he
Appointed.
Washington Special to New Orleans
Times-Democrat. -.
Is the negro question to be brought
again to an acute stage by the appoint
ment of a negro postmaster at The
Hermitage" the home of Andrew jack
SON, near Nashville? This is a ques-
tion Republican politicians are asking
and they dread lest the answer be in
the affirmative. -
The postmaster there recently died,
and the negroes of that Congressional
district are demanding that the office
be given to one of their number. They
have threatened the white Republican
leaders with all sorts OF things IL they
are turned down, and, failing salts
factory answer from the State leader,
they say they will carry the matter to
the President.
There are two negro Republican vot-
ers in The Hermitage" precinct, and
one white Republican. The white man
is wealthy and would not have the Of
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DEMOCRATIC SPEAKERS.
Committee Begins to Make Appoint
ments for September.

New York Special to New Orleans
Times Democrat.
Chairman Taggart announced tonight
the names of some of the orators he
will put in the field. Among them are;
John q. Carlisle, William ]. Bryan. Jud-
son Harmon, Hoke Smith, Melville e.
ingalls,. Gen. Patrick Collins Charles
s. Hamlin. Senator Joseph w. Bailey,
Senator John w. Daniel. w. Bourke
Cochran. Charles A. Towne, David b.
Hill, Senator f. w. Carmack. John
Sharp Williams, James II. Eckels. Sem
ator VIM. Joel Stone. Benjamin F.
Shively. John w. Kern. Carter Harri-
son and Edward NJ. Shepard.
These" Chairman Taggart explain
ed, have all volunteered their SER
vices. and they show the character OF
the men who are to take the stumr
for us. We have long list of volun-
teers of the first class. We are going
10 have great deal OF speaking, and
the first of it Will not begin until after
the middle OF September"
Chairman Taggart said that. the com
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1904-08-16
Summer Sickness
Can BE Avoided by All Who Take MOI
Iey's Lemon Elixir, the
Ideal Laxative.

Typhoid fever and other dangerous
ailments so prevalent in summer can
be avoided by taking the necessary
precautions. The germs of these dis
eases often lie dormant in the system
for months, and are harmless as long
rs the system can resist them. A tor
pid liver. constipation. biliousness, and
other internal Irregularities open the
way for ettack, and a serious spell of
sickness is the result.
Mozley's Lemon Elixir is the most
effective and pleasantest laxative ever
made. 1t acts gently, with no unpleas j.
ant effects. and thoroughly cleanses the
system OF all impurities and accumu-
lations. 1t promptly cures biliousness,
constipation, indigestion. collie, sour
stomach. dizziness. sick headache. etc.
and tones up and strengthens the sys-
tenn so as to enable 1t to resist all germ
diseases.
Price SOC per bottle at all drug stores.
tr-thu-sah i
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NEW CHICAGO TERMINAL FOR THE
EVANSVILLE ROUTE"

All passenger trains via the above
lines. now arrive at and depart from
the new LaSalle st. Station at Chicago
located at Van Buren,. LaSalle and
Sherman SITS.
This is in the heart of the business
district, and is the only station lii
Chicago on the Union Elevated Loop
where cars may be taken to any other
station or to any portion or the city
or suburbs. ID. II. Hiilman,
@. p. and T. A.,
adv-tf. II. az i. II.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1904-08-16
COMMITTEE TO DECIDE
seF,. MALLORY TALKS OF COUNTY
CONTESTS.
Those From Marengo and Perry Coun-
ties are to BE Considered
Sheriff still Investigating
the Lynching.
Advertiser Bureau,

Advertiser Bureau,
Selma, Aug. Is.
Despite the opinion of "a prominent
attorney of Selma" Hon. H. s. d. NAL
'lory, Chairman of the Democratic Ex-
'ecutive Committee OF the State expects
that appeals from the decisions of the
county committees will be heard by
the State Executive Committee.
The case of Prowell against Hasty,
from Marengo County, Is the latest ap-
peal and 1t has attracted much atten-
ton.
Mr.. Mallory said today that tie State
Committee always exercised a supervis-
ory and appellate position towards the
county committees and unless due rea-
son were shown would continue SO to
do. No appeal of this kind, Mr. NAL
lory said. had been made since the
passage of the new election laws, but
Mr.. Mallory seemed to believe that the
presidents Of former years would pre-
vail.
The appeals from Perry County. two
In number. will. 1t is believed, have the
same fate as the appeals from Marengo
County. If the members of the Com
mittee are convinced that they have no
authority to decide an appeal they will
remand the decision to tho County
Committee.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1904-08-16
Tabloid PHILOSOPHY.

Philadelphia Record.
A thorn in the hand isn't worth two
in the bush.
Even the dullest man can make a
bore of himself
We can forgive a great deal in the
man who minds his own business.
The fellow who gives advice is handy
to blame things on when they go
wrong. --f.-.
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HOTEL CHAMBERLIN.,

OLD POINT COMFORT, VA.
Most magnificently situaaed and comfort
ably furnished hotel on the Atlantic coast.
June to October. summer rates. 80 per day
up Special weekly rates. Orchestra boat
ing. bathing. sailing. fishing. tennis, golf.
Largest military post In the country. Rem
devious of North Atlantic squadron. Book
let's can be had at various l. 4 ~, Ry. Of
fices. Geo. 3. Adams. Mgr.
Z. fu-thu-sat- eu-tf
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OUTRAGE ON A NEGRO.
Unknown White Men Broke Into House
md Shot Him.


Abbeville. Aug. 15-(SpeciaD-One of
the most dastardly crimes that has
been committed in Henry County in
some time was perpetrated Saturday
night three miles north of AbbeYille,
the guilty parties being white men.
Crazy Bill" half-witted, harmless
negro, occupying a small house on Ed
Wards plantation was the victim. Ac-
cording to his statement two men came
to his lonely hut. broke the chain that
fastened the door aud on entering pro-
ceeded to beat him in an unmerciful
manner Not being satisfied with this
they, or one of them. fired upon him
with shot gun inficting painful and
serious wounds.
He was able to come to town yester-
day and have his wounds dressed.
No cause is assigned for this outrage
and the crime is being severely con-
demned by all persona.
At this writing. however. no effort
has been made to apprehend the guilty
parties.
The County Commissioners have Civ
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1904-08-16

MISS reDd MdFhSteln OF Admission,
who has visited the families of B. j.
Schuster and NJ. Leva, returned yester-
day to her home in Admission.
Hon. and Mrs. w. B. Craig have re-
turned home after a delightful visit to
Mrs Craig's parents. Mr.. and Mrs.
Kuntz, of Weston. w. Va.
L. E. Jeffries left this afternoon for
Marion. where he is to be occupied with
business before the Circuit Court.
Miss Mary wilkins. a charming young
woman of Augusta, Ga, is the guest of
her sister. Mrs. ]. H. Adams.
Mr.. and Mrs. John E. Dunaway have
returned to their home in Orrvine after
pleasant visit to st. Louis.
Miss Alexina Wood, who was the
guest of Mrs. T. l.. McGill in Louis
vile. has returned home.
J. F. Davis. a popular travelling man
| OF Mobile, was registered at the Hotel
Albert today.
w. C. Cochrane of st. Louis, was
registered at the Hotel Albert today.
Fred Hollis, a prominent merchant OF
! Thomaston, was in town today.
Miss Eloise Reeves has gone to Ashe-
Vile to spend fortnight.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. H. Stewart have
gone to Asheville, N. C.
R. Harris McCurdy of Lowndesboro
was in the city today.
Cornelius Young is visiting his for
mer home in Selma.
Mr. and Mrs. r. r. Kornegay have
gone to Mobile.
York
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1904-08-16

''Why did you ever name your
daughter Clytemnestra?'' .a
'Oh, / dunno. except that my wife
seemed TO think 1t would go so well
with Sniggs."
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1904-08-16
Personnl and LocnI.

Hon. Joseph H. Lumpkin. who has
been very Ill for several days, is rap
idly improving The report that Mr..
Lumpkin has been stricken with para
lysis Is stated by his family to be un-
ture. Mr.. Lumpkin suffered from an
attack of biliousness so acute that he
was Frustrated. He is out of danger
and no fear of his failure to recover
Is entertained.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1904-08-16

Frank Norris Scott and Miss Mary
Boggs were married this morning in
Admission. Rev. j. 8. w. Jenkins OH
ciated. Mr.. Scott is one of the most
popular young men of Selma. and has
the best wishes of many friends. The
bride has been a frequent guest of Mrs.
John A. McKinnon and is a well known
visitor to Selma.
Mr. and Mrs. Scott came to Selma
tonight and are at home on Selma
Street.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1904-08-16

r. c. Mitchell arrived in Selma this
morning and has succeeded Stevens
Partridge as correspondent of The Ad-
vertiser Mr.. Mitchell is a reliable and
competent newspaper man and The Ad-
vertiser asks for him a continuance of
the courtesies that have previously
been extended to The Advertiser.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1904-08-16

Sheriff Frank M. Blackwell and Dep
uties James ]. Townsend and R. l..
Key have returned from South Side
without arresting any defendants in
the case against alleged lynchers, but
they believe they have valuable evil
dence. The negroes arrested in the
case will probably be tried Saturday
and in the meantime 1t is believed that
nothing of definite nature will be
done.
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fee. A petition in favor of one of the
coIored men is now being circulated
among Republicans OF the State and is
being generally signed, although under
protest by some.
crat named Field was appointed post
master there President Harrison re-
tained him, but when Mr.. Mckinley was
elected the negroes demanded that
Field be removed and the once given
to Republican. Mr.. Mckinley re-
fused.
Don't forget Monday. August 29th
Is the last cheap excursion of the sea-
son to Savannah and Tybee via Sea-
board Air Line Ry. adv-tf.
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All great reforms start where char.
ity begins.
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Old Sweet Springs
Oman June 18TH 10 Oct alsl.

High up In the Alieghanies 2.zoe feet
elevation. capacity 500 guests; most COM
modious brick buildings In the n1ountatnsi
poois fine livery, saddle horses speciality;
cuisine unexceIled; good orchestral all out
door amusements; Stink golf couEsss new
electric plant and steam laundry, many irn-
provemenfs: local and long distanos
phones. New management Send Tor "
Illustrated booklet
G. H PAXTON. Lessee.
d-su Sweet SPRING. Va
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ceived in Mobile yesterday afternoon
from Opp. The shippers were Mezell
and Benton and 1t was consigned TO
Touart and Quinn. The bale was class
ed strict middling and was auctioned
by Major James K. Glennon. The bale
weighed ATS pounds. The purchaser
was H. G. Grimley, who paid 10 cents.
Mobile Society News.
DR.. Florence T. Roper. a graduate
of the Boston University School of
Medicine, arrived on the Mallory
steamer, Rio Grande, and is with Mr..
and Mrs. Irwin Craighead on Congress
Street.
Miss Florence Davidson OF Montgom-
cry 10 spending this week at Point
Clear She and Miss Nell Hall IRE in
the cottage with Mrs. G. C. Clarke.
Miss Katie Hurtel and Mrs. William
Gaillard. who were injured in the street
car collision Saturday evening. are
resting more comfortably today
Mrs. Henry Hall and children and
Misses Matte and Clara Cary and Mrs.
Mordecai will leave for Hendersonville,
N. c.. on Thursday.
Messrs. Warren Christian, Ben Nc
MILAN, Tom McKinstry. Charlie Dexter
and Bob Pierson spent yesterday over
the bay.
Mrs. Charles Stollenwork and daugn-
ter Edith. and Mrs. Edward Jack of
Greensboro. are visiting Mrs. Inge Sell
don.
Mrs. Boykin Boone and children and
Mr.. and Mrs. James MoreIand and son
leave for Mooresburg. Tenn. on Fri
day.
Mrs. Inge Seldom has returned from
visit to her parents. Mr.. and Mrs.
r. H. Cobbs of Greensboro.
The prize cup in the tennis match
played at Point Clear was won by Mr..
McCorvey of Mobile.
Mr.. and Mrs. e. w. Faith left yes
terday to spend several weeks at Sap
phire Lake. N. C.
Misses Sallie and Eloise withers.
with their brother. Huger, are at Hot
Springs, Ark.
Mrs. B. c. Porley left yesterday for
visit to Louisville and St. Louis.
Mr.. and Mrs. Rutherford and child
leave today for a visit to Eutaw.
Miss Emily Boon% left this morning
for a visit to Meridian.
Mr.. and Mrs. Mosslander spent yes
terday at Fairhope.
Can Ascertain.
Washington Post.
Senator Fairbanks must wonder how
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1904-08-16
SHEPARD'S FAREWELL
PASSENGER AGENT Is
SUES A CIRCULAR.
Retiring, After Thirty-three Years of
Service, Mobile and Ohio on
ncfal Thanks Associates
Gulf City News.
Advertiser Bureau,

Mobile, Aug. Is.
C.. NJ. Shepard, who. for thirty-three
years had been connected with the Mo-
bile and Ohio Railroad Company, from
clerk In the Auditing Department to
General Passenger Agent, having re-
signed his position, has issued the fol-
lowing circular, which is self-explain-
ing:
ITO Members of the Passenger Depart
ment:
Having resigned the position OF Gen
eraI Passenger Agent of this company,
desire to thank you for the intelli-
gent and loyal support you have given
me during my incumbency in office. es-
pecialiy in the very trying period COW
ering the past three years. I shall al
ways remember with pleasure our very
friendly and cordial relations. and wish
for each and all of you a full measure
of success and happiness to come"
Mr.. Shepard is at present on the Gulf
coast in Mississippi with his family.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1904-08-16

Miss Reba Markstein of Admission.
who has visited the families of B. j.
Schuster and NJ. Leva, returned yester-
day to her home in Admission.
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Can Ascertain.
Washington Post.
Senator Fairbanks must wonder now
IL feels to be IN the position of Mr..
Parker, who has burned his bridges
between q good once and q possible
election to another a
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1904-08-16

Charles Rudolph, who for a long pc
riod was District Passenger Agent of
the Mobile and Ohio Railroad at st.
Louis, has arrived in Mobile and will
establish an ONCE as District Passen-
ger Agent. Having been assigned ito
this Office he will make Mobile his
headquarters for business out of Mobile
to st. Louis and the West. Mr.. Ru-
dolph has been with the Mobile and
Ohio Railroad for fourteen years and
expects to increase the travel over his
road out Of this port to the North and
West.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1904-08-16
Crabtree-Davis.

Hon. Price Williams, Jr., Judge of
Probate, this morning tied the nuptial
knot for Allen e. Crabtree and Miss
Leila Davis, both residents of Beaver
Meadow, Mobile County. The cere-
mony was performed in the Probate
Court room.
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MISCELLANEOUS.

SPECIAL Notice to shippers-Tne steamer
CIV Of Mobile will arrive at Mont gomery
Tuesday afternoon. the 18th. and will leave
at o. m for Selma and Mobile. For fur
Their information apply to T. II. Moore. "
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Hon. and Mrs. w. B. Craig have re-
turned home after a delightful visit to
Mrs. Craig's parents. Mr.. and Mrs.
Kuntz, of Weston, w. Va,
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1904-11-03
Edward M. Griffith, count

Edward M. Griffith, county at.
torney and candidate for re-elec.
ton, convicted in every criminal
case tried at the last term Of the
district court. He has convicted
more men in his two years OF Of
fee, then all the former prosecu-
tors combined, since statehood.
His opponent rarely appears in
court and we think, has never
made a speech to jury in the
district court, therefore he is ar
unknown quantity.
There can not be given one just
reason why Mr.. Griffith's opponent
should be elected. The democratic
candidate is an honest upright citi
zen--conscientious in the discharg,
of his official duties and pure il
his private life.
Results speak for themselves
and Mr.. Grif1ith's record is al
answer to all traducers. There i
no doubt as to his election.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1904-11-03

Never in the history OF the
county has the sheriff's Office been
conducted in all respects as eff.
ficiently as during the last two
years.
The democratic candidate fol
sheriff, Mr.. John Seay, has been
chief deputy during this time.
No business has been neglected,
promptly and intelligently, with
out fear or favor, have the duties
been performed.
The record speaks for itself, and
invites the closest scrutiny.
Voters should not be deceived
by campaign Misrepresentation
and attempts to discredit, for with
his familiarity with the duties o.
the Office and his service as deputy.
Mr.. Seay has advantages which Q
new and untried man does moi
possess, and the best interest O
law and order will be subserved by
his election.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1904-11-03
&'kEij{f
ILeUStrauss&Cos|
Copper Riveted
Overalls
made in our own factories
where only women and girls
are employed.

No one thing has done more to
ward bringing investors to Idaho
county than our excellent financial
condition. This is the first matter
looked after by business men who
want to invest. Without dollar
of bonded debt and gradually re
ducing tax levy it is no wondel
that our land is increasing in val.
ne and investors are rushing here
with money to buy property. This
condition has been brought about
by the wise and economical ad
ministration of our county affairs
and if you want it to continue
vote for Simon, Griffith and Petit
bone for county commissioners.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1904-11-03

This is our last issue before the
election. We have endeavored to
be fair and correct in our state
ments, relative candidates and is
sues. Misrepresentation and I'M
truth, react and avail nothing.
The case is closed, the evidence in
and with confidence we await the
verdict Of the people at the polls
assured that SANDER and falsehood,
circulated by the unscrupulous
partisan, will not effect the sound
judgment OF the intelligent voter.
upon whom depends our civic well
fare,