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The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-07-27
]. j. RYAN ARRESTED
HORSE RACE MAN CHARGED WITH
HAVING STOLEN 100000.
Indicted by Grand Jury of st. Louis
on Charge Of Having Swindled
Many Persons Of Their
Money.

New York, July 26.-John ]. Ryan, a
horse owner, whose horses Reliable
and Monster won the first and third
races at Brighton Beach to-day, was
arrested at the Brighton Beach track
this afternoon on a warrant charging
him with larceny by means of an al
legged get rich quick scheme. of which
it Is said. that he was the head. The
amount involved is said to be $780,
600.
The warrant for Ryan's arrest was
issued in st. Louis and the arrest was
made by New York Central Office de-
tective, who was accompanied by a
st. Louis detective and George Fickes-
son, assistant to Circuit Attorney Folk
of st. Louis. Ryan took his arrest
cody and induced the detectives to re-
main with him at the track until the
end of the third race on which he told
them he had "a few hundreds placed"
why didn't those people in st. Louis
let me know they wanted me? would
have gone on" he said.
At police headquarters he gave his
age as 80 years and his occupation
horse racing. He was taken at once
before Supreme Court Justice Amend
and bail was fixed at $4,000. Congress-
man Timothy d. Sullivan of this city,
signed the bond.
A representative of the circuit at
torney's Office in St. Louis was indig-
nant when he learned that bail had
been fixed at $1,000.
I'VE are framing up a strong case
against Ryan," he said, land 1t is
tough to have any Judge let the man
out on such small bail. But we'll get
Ryan, We have five st. Louis detectives
watching him and he can't get out of
the State. We were going to take him
to st. Louis, tonight. but were frus-
trated."
AS accounting for the amount of the
bail 1t was said the warrant contained
two SPECIFIC complaints. mentioning
several hundred dollars only.
Detective Killian of st. Louis said
tonight that Ryan was indicted by the
Grand Jury after several hundred wit
nesses had appeared. He declared that
there probably would be more than l.
600 complaints against Ryan when he
comes to trial.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-07-27
PLANFOR WATERWORKS
CONTRACT AWARDED NY. CITY TO
ID. b. SMITH.


B. B. Smith, Montgomery archi-
tect and engineer, was yesterday
awarded a contract by the city for
preparing plans for an extension of the
city water works into the annexed ter
ritory and for supervising the work Of
construction until 1t is completed.
Just as soon as the plans are pre-
pared and accepted by Mayor Thomas
IL. Carr and members of the Water
works Committee Of the City Council.
The work will begin. It Is estimated
hat 1t will take at least a year to fin
sh the work of extending the water
Service to all of the suburbanites.
The contract was awarded to Mr..
Smith by Mayor Carr and the Commit
tee on Waterworks over engineers and
architects from all sections of the
country who have been comforting with
! the Mayor and the Committee for sew
eral weeks.
Being laymen." said a member of
the Committee, I'VE thought 1t was wise
to get all of the information possible
| as to the capability of the man who Is
to undertake this great work for the
city. We communicated with archi-
tects and engineers, with railroad off,
| Gals and others who are well informed
as to Mr.. Smiths ability and he was
recommended in the highest terms. 1t
gave us satisfaction, too. that we were
able to choose a Montgomery man to
| undertake the work"
The contract with Mr.. Smith pro-
vfdes that he Is to be paid $4,000 for
drawing plans and supervising the
work as it progresses. He is to have
tcomplete charge of 1t until 1t is turned
over to the city.
One or more standpipes, one or more
reservoirs and water mains are to be
constructed and the work will cost con-
| siderably over 100000. The appropri-
alton is 100000 but it is expected that
not that much money will be expended.
| Under the terms of the agreement
with the city Mr.. Smith Is to draw his
plans and submit them to an engineer
of national reputation to be designated
by the Mayor and the Waterworks
Committee. This engineer is to APP
prove or reject the plans and Mr..
Smith is to compensate him for exam
inIng the plans. While the expert wa
terworks engineer has not been select
ed it was suggested yesterday that the
plans would probably be referred to
Rudolph Herring of New York, the dis
tinguished engineer who constructed
the sanitary system of Montgomery
about twenty years ago.
Mr.. Smith has informed Mayor Carr
that 1t is his purpose to visit st. Louis
and other cities before completing the
plans for the work with the view to
inspecting other systems. at the St.
Louis exposition he will closely ex-
anime the latest appliances. He ex-
poets to leave on this trip within a
few days.
city officials were much gratified yes
terday that the matter of extending
the water mains had been practically
settled as 1t has given the Mayor and
his advisers much concern during the
past several months. Hardly day
has passed that the Mayor has not re-
cetyed one or more visiting engineers
| who were anxious to secure the con-
tract for the work. 1t is said their
bids ran from 500 a day to $4,000 to
complete the work.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-07-27

ing Guest.
Huntsville, July Ill.
d. Hoiiway, District Deputy for the
connection with the Huntsville carp
and will go to new field OF work. Ma
pie Leaf Camp held q big meeting last
night and rendered him q farewell,
several addresses being made by lead
ing Woodmen. Mr.. Holiway has been
directing the affairs OF the local camp
year, and It's membership has grown
from IS to 800.
B. q. Meadows, cotton mill employee
at Merrimack, died yesterday. aged IS
years. He was well and favorably
known in the city. A widow and four
children survive him.
Miss Maggie Gibson died Sunday at
the home of Jack Grayson in the coun-
try. She was SO years Old.
The Parker and Davis Democratic
Club has received an autograph letter
from Judge Alton B. Parker, thanking
the club for expressions Of congratu-
lations wired him when the club was
organized.
Laben westmoreland OF Limestone
County was brought toy this city yes
terday and bound over to the United
States grand jury on charge OF re-
failing whiskey.
Lee Garrison of Lawrence County
was brought here Saturday night and
placed under 5000 bond for illicit dis
tilling. His OUTFIT near Gum Pond was
destroyed by Deputy Collector Root
Saturday. !.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-07-27
NEWS OF PENSACOLA

Pensacola, Fla, July 26-(speciaLl-
There is at present a great stir in To-
cal military circles over an apparent
danger of two of the companies here
being disbanded for no other purpose
than that lack of interest makes their
maintenance almost impossible.
The newspapers in every issue con-
tain communications relative to the
possibility of the companies being dis
banded. and some of the correspondents
point out the danger existing In the
community in case of riot or the
like. One correspondent went so far
in a communication today in a local
paper to endeavor to discourage mem
bers of the militia from further service
by saying that under the Dick bill the
young men of Pensacola may have to
be marched under the leadership of d
negro officer.
There has been received in this city
the information that at least two places
in the State wish to organize militia
companies. but are not allowed to do
so unless one or more of thCae already
in commission are disbanded. Such a
men are seeking to avoid this very
thing.
In The News this afternoon, Judge
James r. Landrum. the justice of the
peace for this district, comes out in n
strong letter in defense of the military
and points out with great plainness the
benefits to be CLEANED from a thorough
knowledge of tactics. Judge Landrum's
letter was read with the greatest in
terest in this city.
The point is made that there is a
danger in young men enlisting under
the Dick Military Law. but the older
members scout this and attempt to dis
suade any who are having serious
thoughts of withdrawing.
There are two crack companies in
this city and the officers and older
members are anxious to recruit to the
necessary strength to go to the big Ma
nassas gathering. To that end they
are working with all the energies at
hand to bring their respective compa-
MES up to the required standard. and
from the interest that has been inject
ed so far. they will be successful
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-07-27
Young Man, While Intoxicated, Intrude,
and Is CaDtuPed.

and Is Captured.
Columbus. Ga, July 26.-(Spccia1l y
George Findlater. a prominent farmer
of SUmmerville, Ala, had quite an ad-
venture with an intruder in his house
after the midnight hour. He was
awakened by the touch of a hand on
his face. He promptly got up and cap
wife to light lamp. Mr. Findlater,
while past middle age. is strong and
active, and had no trouble in holding
the supposed burglar. who did not APP
pear to be armed.
when e lamp was brought in. 1t was
seen that the intruder was a young
man He began to beg for mercy,
saying that he had been drinking and
mad entered the wrong house by mis-
take. He had not fully recovered the
eHects of his spree, and Mr. Findlater
let MIN go. He had lost his hat in
getting in a window and had laid his
coat on chair before Mr. Findlater
was awakened. The young man left
MS hat. but carried off Mr.. Findlaters
me young man performed a really re-
narkable feat in getting into the room.
Tor ne had to crawl through three sets
OF windows, and some of these win.
dows' being openings into the dairy
were quite small
The young man Trained on to an
other farm house. that of Mr.. Han
ners; and asked thar sentIeman for
breakfast. 1t was refused him, and
he marched away. taking Mr. Hammers
hat and leaving Mr. FindIat er's. Mr.
Hammers followed him with a buggy
and affected an exchange.
Papers In the pocket Of the coat left
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-07-27

Two Spaniards were in the city court
this morning charged with being dam
gerous and suspicious characters.
Their names were Fernandez and Anal
ito. collection of jewelry was taken
from them upon their being arrested
last night, and 1t is asserted that this
was taken from the home of dissolute
woman named Sarah Smith. The Off
cials in court were 1t loss to prose-
cute these men. Not a person could
be found who could either understand
and make the prisoners understand
that a charge Of stealing had been
docketed against them, and the cases
we're continued until tomorrow. In
the meantime the Spanish consul, j.
l.. Borras, will DO subpoened as inter-
prefer.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-07-27

The call In the criminal division for
today is as follows: Shepherd Green,
grand larceny; Byrd Ellsberry, dispos-
ing of mortgaged property; Bud Han
non, vagrancy; Eliza Ann Green, lar
ceny; Henry Harmon, vagrancy: Henry
Harmon. gaming; Jerry Booker. petit
larceny; Hub Tucker. violating reve-
nue. laws; Frazier Hendrix. disposing Of
mortgaged property; Jerry Merriweth-
err, assault and battery: Jerry Merri-
wether, presenting firearms.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-07-27

A black fortune teller giving his
name as Barrett and claiming to lie a
subject of Great Britain, was an inter
esting caller at the city hall this
morning in quest of a permit to prac-
tice his calling in this city. The or
dinances place a license tax of $25 per
week for all classes of fortune telling
in case there is charge, but Barrett
secured a free permit nthe promise
that he charged nothing for his SER
vices. The black man claims to read
the past. present and future life of a
man if it were an open book; also to
recover stolen jewelry. apprehend
thieves and do everything impossi-
HE
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-07-27
NEWS OF SELMA.
Advertiser Bureau.

StIfNd, July TAU'
News Is received in Selma that Dave
Whitby son of DR.. and mrs. +.
Wbitbv of Selma. died in Atlanta last
night under such circumstances as lead
his kinsmen and friends to believe that
he committed suicide. No details have
been received.
According to the reports received in
Selma. DR.. Dave Whitby. who was Il
dentist, administered poison to himself
and was taken to a hospital in Atlanta.
where his death occurred at 1920 last
night. What caused him to kill him
self is not known. His body was taken
to Georgiana, where his home was.
Dr. Dave Whitby was 81 years old.
He is survived by his widow and two
children, by his parents and by sew
eral borthers and sisters. He was well
known in Selma, where most of his
youth was spent.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-07-27

The magnificent new Hotel Jefter-
son at ST Louis. will make special
rates during months Of July and Au-
gust Adv--f0t
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-07-27
Campaiun I'm North CaroIIn,

Raleigh. N. c., July 26.-The Demo-
cratic State Executive Committee to-
night reelected. United States Senator
r. M. Simmons chairman and A. ].
Field secretary. The campaign in the
State will begin in August
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-07-27

Hons. A. j. Steele and Hoke Smith
of Atlanta. Ga, promoters Of the new
route from Pensacola to Atlanta. are
in the city today, but refuse to divulge'
any plans which may be in hand. The
refusal to talk of the matter has Civ
en- a great deal of confidence j. this
city. the people thinking that the
gentlemen mean business when their
plans are withheld. Messrs. Smith and
Steele were in conference the greater
part Of today with prominent moneyed
men of this city, who have been en-
trusted with the confidential plans OF
the company.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-07-27

Two band concerts were given to
night, and each. of them was largely at
tended. The hot weather has been tn,
means of inducing many ladies anC
children to venture out at night anc
enjoy the free music.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-07-27

In Mr.. Ffndlater's room showed that
the young man was recently dischargea
from the United States army.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-07-27

FARMERS SUMMER SCHOOL.
Opportunity to visit college. We'd
nesday, July eth, Governor Cunning-
ham speaks. Saturday, July 30th, bas-
ket dinner. Trains convenient.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-07-27

w. b. Wallace, who. supposedly by
his own act. died in Bessemer yester-
day. was known in Selma. Mr.. Wal
lace was an engineer on the Southern
Railway and at one time had a run
between Selma and Birmingham. He
was in a wreck at Dogwood near Will
ton which injured Engineer John Soul
ly, who was afterwards killed by pois-
on administered by a woman of the
lower class in Selma. IL is said in
Selma that Wallace was Respondent
over the loss of a position.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-07-27
The Montgomery Excursion.

A great rush of people from Ala
bamis capital city is expected on the
excursion next Sunday. and in antici-
PATTON of such a crush. the hotels and
restaurants are making ready to take
care of the visitors quickly and salts
factorily. The railroad company at
this point will also make extra prep
arations to properly handle the trains
The pleasure of the Alabamians will al
SO come in for attention, as there have
been number of excursion boats char
tered and the various points of inter-
est about the bay will be visited. not
forgetting Santa Rosa Island, where
the finest surf bathing may be taken
advantage of at not a cent of cost. A
baseball game in the afternoon will
also be a feature of the day, and a
team from the Alabama capital will
probably be here TO cross bats with the
locals.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-07-27

20 cents on dollar for cash. Have
choice of any shoeNn store.
Bullock IL Fleming.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-07-27
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Here are a few special
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$1I Fancy China Clock TOO
And hundreds of other bar
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The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-07-27

Tried to Wreck Train.
A lumber train from~Musco some
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-07-27

miles west of Pensacola, was almost
pitched into ditch yesterday after
noon by obstructions which had been
placed on the track. The engineer
saw them in time. however, and dam
age was prevented.
This serious attempt was reported to
Sheriff Van Pelt who took his blood
mounds to the scene and attempted to
run the guilty parties to earth. The
scene of the attempted wreck had been
trampled over by many people. and the
dogs could not get the scent.
This is the second attempt made to
wreck train on this lumber road.
The f1rst was some months ago, and
the belief is general that those respon-
sible for the attempts were boys who
were hunting in that neighborhood,
and who thought it would be great
sport TO watch train leap into the
ditch. They have been warned through
the Offering of a reward for their APP
prehenSion that their work is extreme
~ distasteful to the company who will
enter vigorous prosecution If ev are
captured. Not a great deal of dam
age resulted from either attempt.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-07-27

Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Stewart of Ma
rion. were in the city today as tn,
guests of Mr.. and Mrs. Enos r. Stew
art.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-07-27

Mrs V. NJ. Cluis and Miss Ma,
Graham who have been the guests O
Misses Maud and Ruth Hooper. left thi.
afternoon for their homes in New Or
leans.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-07-27

John Pollard left this afternoon fol-
Wyoming. where he has accepted a po-
sition.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-07-27

The many friends of L. p. Keipp
learn with pleasure that he is con-
valescent after weeks illness
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-07-27

A marriage license has been issue /
to w. A. Sanders and Miss Annie
Sharpe.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-07-27

Hon. ] Craig Smith of Montgomer
was in the city today.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-07-27

Hon. w. B. Craig left this afternoon
for Weston. W. Va, where he will visit
relatives.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-07-27
IN THE WRONG HOUSE.

c. d. Walker Of West Dallas, was
town tOdaY.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-07-27

Fred Hollis of Thomaston, was in
the city today.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1904-10-06

Mrs William Bass and other relatives
in this vicinity for the past week,
left here last week Tuesday for Bos-
ton, where they will spend a few
weeks with relatives before going to
Davtona, Fla, to spend the winter.
Homer W. Vail who has been at
tending several fairs in the State of
Maine, as a judge of cattle, arrived
home on Friday from Lewiston, Me.
Charles Woodbury., who has been
assisting in the freight Office here for
the past month, has finished work
here and left on Wednesday for New
Haven, Conn Robert Fleury of
Swanton has succeeded Mr.. Woodbury.
as clerk in the freight office.
Miss Emily Hazen and Miss Clara
Hill, who have been spending the
summer at The Manchester, left here
on Friday for Burlington, where they
will visit for several days before CO.
ing to their respective homes in Au-
burndale, Mass, and Norwalk, Conn.
The rooms of the young mems club
we're opened for the season last
Monday evening and will continue as
last winter. A special meeting is
called for October Z, for the annual
election of officers.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1904-10-06

Mrs. Minnie Evans returned on Fri.
day from q several weeks stay with
her daughter, Mrs. Wallace Grady,
in Barre.
The Methodist society contemplate
painting their new and modern par
sonage in the near future.
Mr. and Mrs. Albert McCallum of
Portland Me-, are visitors at the home
of DR.. and Mrs G. N. Nichols. Mrs.
McOallum will be remembered as Miss
Name Smith. Their wedding &C.
Cured in Trinity church at p. m.
Sept. 81, at Portland. Me.
The first football game to be played
this season was played on N. U. cam
pus on Saturday afternoon between
Montpelier Seminary and Norwich
University. The score resulted IL to U
in favor of Norwich.
Basket ball is receiving due atten-
ton and enthusiastic practice is going
on.
Work has begun on Concert hall last
week. The brick work in front of the
building has been removed and other
repairs are in rapid progress
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1904-10-06
GOULDSVILL

Miss Bertha Glazier was home from
Randolph on Sunday.
Mrs. Bert Baker of Mortified has
been spending a few days at James
Coburn's.
Fred Dunsmoor and Gardiner Muir
ply arrived Sunday from Boston to
spend their vacation.
Mr.. and Mrs. Whitmarsh have
moved into the tenement recently va
Gated by Miss Hattie Legier.
Miss Lille Gillespie has resumed
her work at the post-office after a
week s vacation.
A magic lantern entertainment was
held at the church last Friday even
ing.
Charles Beard has moved here from
Mortified and will make his home
with his niece, Mrs. Emma hubbard.
j. A. Locklin spent Saturday at
Montpelier.
Mrs. d. d. Weller had successful
operation performed at the hospital in
Burlington last week and at the pres
ent writing is as comfortable as could
be expected.
Daniel Curran was at home from
Braintree on Sunday.
Mrs. Mary Gould is visiting with
friends at BrattleborC 80 80
Mr. and Mrs. William Stevens are
visiting their son, Almopt, at Hard
wick.
Charles Poissant from Brandon has
been spending a few days with his
family here.
The M. l.. @. p. club had supper
with Mrs. H. j. Eaton last "wednesday
and spent an enjoyable social evening.
The next meeting of the club will be
with Mrs. Ellen Stone.
The theatre season opened here last
Thursday evening when the first en-
tertainment of a weeks engagement
by the "Story Family" was held.
The show consists of little Of every
thing-songs, dances, moving pictures,
ect.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1904-10-06
A FRIENDS ADVICE
Will Often Help You Greatly. Read
What a Montpelier Citizen Says.

You may hesitate to listen to the
advice of strangers, but the testimony
of friends or residents of Montpelier
is worth your most careful attention.
1t is an easy matter to investigate
such proof as this. The evidence must
be conclusive. Read the following:
Louis Marcott, blacksmith, of 8 Ter
race St., says: ANYONE who follows
my calling requires a good sound back,
and when that part of his anatomy
aches anu pains with every move there
are times when the sufferer is in &C
tual misery. never knew the mo-
ment when almost unbearable twinges
would catch me across the back and
often l have been unable to continue
at work. A friend who knew my con-
dition urged me strongly to try Doan s
Kidney Pills and l went to W. E.
Poole's drug store for a box. If it
had not brought results l never would
have bought a second, a third and
fourth, and If the treatment had not
been fully up to my expectations and
positively stopped the last attack l
would think twice before publicly
recommending the remedy"
For sale by all dealers. 80 cents.
Foster Milburn Co., Buffalo, n. Y,
sole agents for the United States.
Remember the name-Doan Sand
take no substitute.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1904-10-06
Church Notes.

The finest city and village Churches
are painted with the Longman q Mar
tinez Paints, and we want every
Church to accept our donation when
ever they paint.
8 e. 6 make IA, therefore when you
want fourteen gallons of paint, buy
only eight of l.. q M. and mix six
gallons of pure Llnseed Oil with it,
making actual cost of paint about 81. 20
per gallon.
Don't pay 81. so d gallon for Linseed
Oil worth go cents) which you do
when you buy other paints in can
with paint label on it,
Many houses are we'll painted with
four gallons of l.. g. NJ and three
gallons of Linseed Oil mixed there
with.
Wears and covers like gold.
These Celebrated Paints are sold by
Barrows & Peck. Montpelier.
Palmer Pharmacy, Waterbury.
Fred Perrin, Plainfield.
Howard & Brown, Ludlow.
H. G.. Pierce, Barton.
80 and 80