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The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-10-14
FATE OF JEFF ALLEN
NEGRO OF PERRY COUNTY BEGs
 FOR CLEnIDNCYs
sovArnor CUMniashanAs En Route to West, Has Papers and Wlll
 Telegraph Deessioh to His Secretary

The fate of Jeff Allen, a Perry County negro, Is now contained in q Pullman sleeping car bearing GovernqT Cunningham to the West. Out of the car may come a telegraphic message condemning him to death or message of life and hope for him.
 Governor Cunningham has with him the papers in which Jeff Allen appeals to him to commute the sentence of death now. hanging over him to life imprisonment There is with these pa- pers a recommendation of mercy from d majority of the members Of the Board of Pardons. Unless the Governor should interfere Allen will De hanged upon the seaffold at Marion on Oct. 21.
 The papers in the Allen case went to the Governor late yesterday afternoon. He was on the eve of boarding north bound passenger car for St. Louis. where he will meet Mrs. Cunningham, who has been visiting in California. The Governor announced that he would examine the papers on the train and when he had reached conclusion he would wire his decision to Private Sec. retary Jackson.
 Allen, five years ago, killed Peter Mundin, another negro. in Perry Coun. ty. He was tried and sentenced to hang. His experience was not unlike that of Frank Duncan, Jefferson Coun- tvs famous prisoner. Like Duncan, he effected his escape before ths day of execution and. like Duncan. he had many months of liberty. In fact, Allen was at large for three years. Finally. however, the officers caught him, he was placed on trial, again convicted and again sentenced to hang.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-10-14
WOMAN, YOU CAN BID CURED.
An EmiAent Physician Gives tO the
 World Marvellous Prescription.

NWG World a Marvellous Prescription. One of the leading physicians in America. who has made a life study of the treatment of diseases peculiar tu women, and who met with unvaryink success in a large and varied private and sanitorium practice, has given to
 the suffering women of our country the
 benefit of his life's work. This emil nent specialists prescription is now sold by all the leading druggists every. where under the name of Feminaia, and may be had at the nominal price of $I.00 a bottle.
 FeminaIa Is actually boon to af- fiicted women. In the great majority
 of instances it does more than benefit--
 it absolutely cures.
 Feminala is a specific. That means that 1t cures upon principle peculiar to itself; that it t'cures in a manner not common to another medicine. In this sense, Feminala cures by re-
 moving or eradicating the cause, not by
 treatment of the disease itself.s
 For instAnce--tslxe the simple and easily understood ease of leucorrhoea
 known among women as female weak ness" Leucorrhoea is q disorder growing out Of inflammation of the of treating leucorrhoea unless the cause Is removed, which is inhamma-
 ton of the womb?
 Thus--with Feminala. 1t cures by go- ing down deep and removing the cause,
 then imparting strength and normal character to the parts that the cure
 may be sure and permanent.
 Not to W0mem.--A sample bottle of Feminala and a book concerning dis
 eases peculiar to women will be mailed, fin c plain sealed package free upon rec
 queet, if addressed to The American
 Drug Company, Montgomery, Ala.
 Write for 1t today. adv--(7)
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-10-14
WARM CONVENTION IN CLAY.
Defeated Candidate for NominatiO Pledges Earnest Support of Ticket.

Defeated Candidate for Nomination
 Pledges Earnest Support of Ticket. .
 Ashland, Oct. 13.--(special. )---The Democratic convention called for last Monday to nominate a candidate for Probate Judge. passed off harmonious ly, although at times 1t was the storm fest ever held in this county. The trouble was caused by one precinct under instructions to vote as a unit. The majority of the delegates desired to so cast the vote, claiming that they were so instructed. while the minority claimed otherwise. S The result of the convention depend ed upon this delegation. Under the unit rule, E. J. Garrison would have received the nomination, otherwise, F. |J. Ingram. Under the ruling of the chair. the unit rule was abrogated; and F. J. ingram was nominated.
 The defeated candidate made an ear- nest speech, declaring that he would do all he could to elect the nominee. Thus closed the most serious troubia the Democratic party of Clay County has had this year. Everything now point to a a'glorious victory.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-10-14
IN HONOR OF LEE.
Memorial Exercises Conducted by Ma
 RiOn Daughters of. COnfederacy.

Memorial Exercises Conducted by Ma
 FiOn Daughters of. COnfederacy.
 Marion. Oct. 13.-(Special.)- )-Memo- rial exercises on the anniversary of the death of General Robert E. Lee were held in the court house Wednesday by the Anderw Barrey Moore Chapter United Daughters of the Confederacy
 The exercises were opened with prayer by Rev. E. D. Patton, followed with a song, We Are a Band of Wo- men," sang by a bevy of Marion's sweetest singers. The words were composed by resident of Marion, who Is a poet and writer of reputation. The song was sung to the air of Bon nie Blue Flag.
 Crosses were delivered to eighteen old veterans. The program Concluded by the singing of Dixie followed with the benediction by Rev. R. T. West. Presbyterian minister of Centerville After the benedietion ice cream was served to all present.
 The remains of Leroy Blackburn. who died in Ensley last week. were brought to Marion and buried in the Mount Zion Cemetery. Mir. Black burn was about IS years old and re. moved with his parents. MT. and Mrs.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-10-14

 school in order to accustom the nu- pils to an audience was renewed ves- terday morning. Mics Kate Dousiaa gave Macdowelrs Autumn. She plsved with a clear touch and an artisffc in- depreciation. Miss Douglas ia a nbnsi Of Miss Bush and she gave evidence. as do all of Miss Bush's pupils. of the most careful training.
 A marriage of much interest to the college girls is that of Miss 0eorria. Marie Connolly to Charles Carter Roll drick, which will occur in Monteomery at St. Peter's Church on Wednesday. Oct e6. Miss Connolly Is sister Of Miss Sarah Connolly of the College Faculty. and has many warm friends among the girls.
 Miss Mary Jackson of Greensboro. who is teaching near Monfevallo. Mrs. Haskell of Bangor. Me; Mrs. o. e. Sims of Mobile. and Dr. W. C. Williams Of Shelby have visited the college this week.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-10-14
lUomen and Society.
nY NRs J. M. DE CoTrEs.

Church Street. The party included Mrs. J. A. Kirkpatrick, Mrs. Mo- nette. Miss Kirkpatrick, Miss Louise Marks, Miss Rebecca Pollard and MT. Morning.
 MT. and Mrs. Alex Couric of Eu- faula, who have been spending a few days with her uncle, Dr. Isaac Wat kins,' have returned home. Dr. Wat kins. who has been very i'll, Is report ed very much better.
 Hon. William Bankhead of Fayette who has been visiting his sister Mrs. Thomas Owen, at her home at Clover dale, has returned home.
 The Magazine Club will meet this afternoon at 4 o'clock with Mrs. N. l.. Anderson at her home on Washington Street.
 Miss Elizabeth Wimberly of Red lands. Cal. is visiting MT. and Mrs. Clifton Fonville on Jackson Street.
 Mrs. E. H. Goodwin of Washing ton. D. C.. is the guest of Mrs. M. A. Branch on South Lawrence Street.
 Miss Lila Hannon met with an &C., cident yesterday when, by fall, she severely sprained her ankle.
 News from Mir. and Mrs. J. D. Beale In Hendersonville, states that he Is still improving in health.
 MT. and Mrs. J. D. Simon of New York are visiting their relatives. MT. and Mrs. Levystein Mrs. J A. Olive and daughter. Miss Lela Bess Olive, have returned from a visit to St. Louis. Mrs. John w. Watts has zone to Birmingham to visit Mir. and Mrs. Lum. Miss Julia Levystein has returned after quite lengthy stay in New York city.
 Mrs. John Murry, Jr., of Hayneville is visiting pr. and Mrs. Shirley Bragg. Miss Helen Scott Is attending a house party in Monroe County
 Mrs. Joseph Norwood has gone to St. Louis.
 Miss cecile craik has gone to New York.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-10-14

MEETING or HOME
 aNeed and Opportunity of Mission work in Our own Locality" was the topic yesterday afternoon. Mrs. w. H. Thomas, President of the City Mis- sion Board, led the exercises. which were full of enthusiasm. Mrs. Thom- as Owen, Vice-President of the Board. spoke of the work already accomplish ed by. the women in different parts of our city, stating that a Settlement Home, in one locality was almost as- sured. as lumber and other materials had been promised. labor given and a suitable lot would be donated. She spoke also of the probability of plac- ing a Travellers Aid at the depot to protect and direct strangers entering our city, and school girls in transit. She said the most urgent need was a day nursery for the care of the chill dren of working women. This sprung a lively discussion and immediate steps were taken to establish one.
 Miss Weems delighted the audience by singing The Angels Song. accom- panied by Miss Simmons. Miss Pau line Hannon read a beautiful selection % appropriate tb the subject under dis cussion. ..
 Exercises again tlils afternoon at o'clock. topic. What Does the Home Mission Society Need to Meet Its Re- sponsibilities.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-10-14
WE
 BUY CHEAPEST

Pierce Blackburn, to Eneley about 8
 year ago, and was holding a lucrative
 position when stricken with typhoid
 fever. The funeral service were con- ducted by Rev. J. E. McCann of Ma
 iron.
 The first football game on the Ma fion Military Institution athletic fleid will be played next Saturday. The Cadets of the Institute will meet an Institute at Auburn. The Auburn team has been coached by Donahue Of Yale. while the Institute team has been coached by Kellogg of Michigan. l.. L.. Lane, erecting foreman, and A. J. Binkley. assistant. reached Ma rion the first of the week and will be- gin at once the erection of the new steel bridge across the Cahaba river at Coon's Landing near the Bibb Coun- ty line. The bridge will cost about S5, 1000 and will be the best one on the river. The South Carolina Bridge and Construction Company has the com tract.
 Grand Secretary Beauchamp was in Marion Tuesday night and assisted the local lodge in conferring the de- grees of Most Excellent Grand Master and Royal Mason on three candidates. He was entertained by Mir. schulEe while In the city.
 Heiberger is the name of a new postoffice in Perry and the citizens get ting their mail there are using every effort to remember 1t. It was given by the government without any sug- testion.
 Vaughan Pope of Louisiana, student last session in the M. M. l., succeeds Mir. Townsend as Superintendent Of the. Marion Electric Light plant MT. Townsend goes to Greenvtlle to accept
 a similar position.
 A new brick building to be occupied bv Hannibal Davis iB being erected. this making three brick structures now being built. There is not a va- cant store house nor office in Marion.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-10-14
ADJUSTMENTS. A Montgomery Tsheatke.
 Thninl.f
stTn Old 1Knnfuclkv.s Y

Tn Old Kentucky" which comes to the Montgomery Theatre tonight, af. peais to young and old aiike-thsts is something in 1t for every patron Of the playhouse, and its forthcoming visit will doubtless be q repetition of It's preS vious success in this city. The com l. pany and production this year will be found up to the high standard always maintained by Mf. Litt with this play. The scenic equipment Is elaborate. Seats now on sale. ---adv.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-10-14

a large gathering of relatives and friends. The bride Is one of the most gracious and charming of her sex ane Is regarded by her friends as one oi the most beautiful young women ir that section. She is highly gifted and cultured and will adorn the life she has consented to crown. The groom stands high in business and social cir- cles and is a popular member of the firm of J. M. Ellis Sons & Co. of Union Springs. Soon after the ceremony MT. Ellis and his charming bride left for Union Springs. where In future they will reside se
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-10-14
Uniaentlfea Negre Irohna.

Thomasville, Oct. 1s. .@-(specAal. )-- An unidentified negro was found this morning in a dying condition lying near the track at Rural. small sta- tion south of here. He was put on the north bound passenger train and brought to Thomasville. He died in a few hours. His skull was crushed. but 1t is not known whether he met with foul play or fell from | train.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-10-14
Hannez falls 10 rrake bond.

Florence. oct. 1s.--(special .,A4- Oscar Hanney. the young man who shot at his rival from ambush Monday morning eight miles west of Florence is still in jail having failed. SO far, in
 his efforts to make bond. Hanney fe@
 ceived letter yesterday from the
 young lady for whom he committed
 the rash act. in which she declared her
 undying love and promised to be true to him. The girl is eighteen years old. quite pretty and belongs to q well to do family.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-10-14
His Attorneys besoukht the Board of

Pardons to have his sentence com- inuted to life Imprisonment. The board tn9s yesterday to consider the case. Auditor Thomas L. Eoweil and Attorney General Massey Wilson recommended that the sentence be commuted. eecre4 tary of State McDavid declined to sign the recommendation. saying that he saw no reason why the sentence Of the court should not be carried out.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-10-14
MoNTEvALLo SCHOOL LECruRBs
Instructive Talks to Pupils Made hx
 Dr. Wilklmson.

pr. WilkInson.
 Montevallo, Oct. 13.---(6pecial. .1--Dr. D. L. Wilkinson gave the second of his series of lectures yesterday morning at the Girls Industrial College. HIS subject was "Foul Air'' ana he spoke particularly on the proper ventilation of houses and the right care of the soil. The subject of his next lecture will be Impure Water" These lec- great interest, but also they are very helpful.
 Dr. Wilkinson told the girls that he intended having 6 specialist to lecture to them some time soon on the care of the eyes. @ The custom established last year of having a piano solo, vocal solo Or a reading given at intervals during the regular daily opening exercises of the
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-10-14
nreeutive Appointments.

The following executive appoIntments were announced yesterday:
 Notaries Public C, B. Rogers. Jsf- ferson County; Archie B. Elliott, Col bevt County; W. H. Stokes, Geneva County. {.
 NsfsFy Public and Justice of the Peace, M. c. Wakefeld, Walker County.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-10-14
SENATOR MoRGAN's HEALTH BAD.
Has Had Two Attacks of EryisDelas
 In e Foot.

In c Foot.
 Florence, Oct. 13.-(Special. )- Senator John T. Morgan and Miss Morgan passed through Florence and spent the night at the Jefferson Hotel on their way from Bailey Springs where they spent the summer. 10 Washington. Senator Morgan had two attacks of eresipeIas in his foot while at Bailey and is looking very feeble from the effects of 1t.
 He has had a complete rest from politics, refusing to discuss the cam paign, even with members of his own household.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-10-14
EIlls-Underwood.

EufauIa, Oct. 1S-(SpeciaL) )--At the home of the brides parents, Miss Cors Underwood of Midway ana Neatwood Eills of Union Springs were happily married. The ceremony was pro. rounced by Rev. N. c. Underwood, father of the bride, in the presence oi
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-10-14
NOTICE WHITE HOUSE

 There will be called meeting Of the White House Association on to- morrow (Saturday) morning at 9:So at the home of Mrs. Alfred Bethea, 746 South Perry Street. Special business will be transacted and every member Is urged to be present.
 By order of the Acting Regent.
 Mrs Alfred Bethea.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-10-14
PERSONAL ITEMS.

The Court Street Methodist Sunday School will hold the weekly teachers meeting in the Sunday School rooms m Friday evening at 7:30 o'clock, led bv MT. Leon c. Palmer, Assistant Secretary for the State of the Sunday school Association. All interested in sunday School work are invited to att tend.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-10-14

Ice Cream will be sold this evening
 at o'clock at the reading room of the SOJOurners' Truth CIub, 2SS South Jack son Street.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-10-14

Miss Mary Kirkpatrick entertained at a box party on Tuesday evening at the Montgomery Theatre in compli- ment to Mrs Monette of Greensboro. who is visiting her parents, Dr. and Mrs. M. l.. Wood at their home on
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-10-14

The Young People of the Central Prssbyterian Church and congregation are invited to attend a business and social meeting of the W. P. S. c. E. at the residence of the pastor. Rev. N. K Anderson. D. D., 300 Washing ion Street, this evening from 8 to II D. m.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-10-14
At the White Goods Counter
New Fall Vestings For Waists

Gathers new headway week It's astonishing what beaut
 full fabrics these incredibly low prices we're selling hemhe imported and domestic goods at the smallest ures you quoted. aa 44 .e 25c White Weave Madras in beautiful designs sale
 'AoS 20c White Fleece Pque and Madras, splendid quality sale
 =. 15c White Madras a4n wide genuine bargain price 100
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-10-14
Cotton Goods Greatly Reduced

Dress Gnghams beautiful stripes coors of red blue and grey
 made to sell at 10c, Friday .Sc Pongee Cloth all the fall sys designs regular 10c grade Friday at ~ Puritan Fleece Fanneete stripes and figures light and dark
 shades worth 15c, Friday ...1Oc
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-10-14
chiIdren's Light Weight CIoaks.

5 Light Weight Cloth Goats In red. navy t med with braid. Others box-coat style with m three grades. sizes to years at ........ sleeves. size to years, special at t....s....
 Children's Box Coats in red. royal. or tan value, size 2 to (, special at. Children's Short Jackets in red or blue K 6 to I2 years. special at.
 Children's Jackets made with shoulder c value size 6 to I2 years, ,at.. ....s.
 Children's Box Jackets in blue. tan or red contrasting colors and finished with brass but
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-07-16
PLATFORM ADOPTED
BY the West virginia Republicans Was
Drawn by Dayton and Hubbard.

Drawn by Dayton and Hubbard.
The platform adopted by the West
Virginia republicans was drawn by
Representative DAYTON and W. p. Hub
bard, and Endorses the platform and
candidates of the Chicago convention.
Cordial Endorsement is given the
delegation in congress and partiou-
larly to Senator Elklns. OF Senator
Scott, the platform says, 1.-THE dis
tinguished place he occupies in the
councils of the national committee
confirms our estimate OF his ability,
his energy, his force, and his integrity
as a party leader and statesman. +"
Senator Scott is also Endorsed for
re election.
The platform points with pride to
the state administration, asserting that
the things it has done nave been IN
the interest of the state and the peo-
pie. Gov. White is mentioned as a
faithful, impartial, and able executive.
Every state department. the platform
says, has been administered with the
utmost fidelity, economy, and effici-
ency.
The tax reform plaok, is a COM
promise framed by Senator Elkins,
whe having made a general plank, in
stead of one enumerating specific
taxes.
The platform also favors the enact
ment of laws establishing proper
system o. primary elections to be
held by each political party.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-07-16

Of the Republican Executive
Committee consisting of three
members from each of the vot
ing precincts from the country
districts and two from each vot
ing precint in Martinsburg,
whose election shall be certified
to the county convention to be
held August 8, 1904.
At the times and places when
an } where the above primaries
are called the various nomina:
tions for district officers will
also be made, viz: For Justices
of the Peace, for Constables, for
President and Commissioners of
the Board of Education, and for
such other offices as may be va
cant within magisterial dis
tricts.
By order of the committee.
w. T. HENsHAw, Chairman.
L. DEW. GERHARDT, Secretary /.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-07-16

ficers in the world take better care
So it may be assumed that they have
looked carefully after all sanitary
and supply questions not only in front
of Port Arthur but in the campaign
against the Russian line at Liaoyang
If so. heavy masses of troops are be-
ing handled and cared for very much
as they were\ quartered and fed IN
our civil war, and with view to
their efficient use in battle.
To be besieged in war is not 20
abandon hope. The army of the Cum
berland, penned in Chattanooga for
two months in 1863 was never more
cheerful nor in better fighting trim.
1t was pictured at the time, however
in deplorable state The confederate
army besieged in Atlanta was re-
ported to have lost heart; it never
fought with higher spirit or greater
fury than in the Nashville campaign
that followed the surrender of At
lanta.
The situation of the garrison at
Port Arthur is unlike that at Chatta-
nooga or Atlanta or Vicksburg or
Metz or Ladysmith. 1t is completely
isolated; that at Chattanooga never
was for an hour. The army in Metz
was too large for the work in hand,
and too large for the food supply. II
could not be properly quartered. could
not be fed. and could not be efficient
ly used
The garrison at Port Arthur. says
the Chicago Inter Ocean, is not too
large. is we'll provisioned and is in
good quarters. 1t may be destroyed,
or 1t may be forced to surrender as
was the garrison at Vicksburg. but its
fighting spirit is not to be judged by
the reports of Chinese refugees, but
by what it does during the siege and
at the end.
The theories of spectacular writers
Gle. Even the speculations of military
experts are of little value at this stage
of the war except in so far as they
are based on experience in other wars.
And this war is not like any previous
war.
Lieut. Gen Oku. who commands the
Japanese army that is investing Port
Arthur, is one of the mikado's noted
military chiefs. His troops captured
Kinchow on May 26, and heroically
stormed Nanshan hill. and he is now
directing his efforts toward the reduc-
ton of the cars fortress. Oku first
won fame in the Japanese rebellion of
1877, when his defense of the castle OF
Kumamota was considered mastery.
Next he distinguished himself in the
war with China in 1S94-5, and thus far
in the campaign against Russia he
has maintained his military prestige
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-07-16
CALL FOR PRIMARIES.

The Republicans of Berkeley
County are hereby notified that
in pursuance of the action of the
Republican Executive Commit
tee of Berkeley County, at a
regular meeting thereof on
April 29th, 1904, primary meet
ings will be held in the various
districts of Berkeley County, at
the times and places hereinafter
named. for the purpose of elect
ing delegates to the Republican
County Convention to be held
at the Central Opera House, in
Martinsburg. w. Va, at eleven
o'clock A NJ on
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-07-16

No county occupied more con-
spicuous place in tho convention than
Berkeley; in fact. the position was
chosen by State Committeeman r. G.
Heashaw, whose voice is always heard
and obeyed in state politics. 1t is not
saying too much shat Mr.. Henshaw
has won for himself in this state a
name for absolute fairness, equauimity
and justice.
His high respect for Mr.. Teter and
admiration for Mr.. Dawson did not
enter into his mind wher voting on
any great contested questions as he saw
it, and all over the large audience
only words of high commentator
could be heard uttered in his behalf.