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The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-06-27
BOWDOIN IS ON TRIAL
COFFEE COUNTY FARMER CHARG-
 ED WITH FEONAGE.
He is Accused by Government of Hold ing RAymond Rhodn, . Young White Man Against
 His Will.

The trial of John c. Bowdoin. a prosperous farmer of Coffee County, charged with peonage. was in pro- gress when the United States court took a recess yesterday at o'clock until 10 o'clock this morning.
 The Bowdoin. case is of more than ordinary interest by reason of the fact that the defendant is accused by the government of holding a young white man. Raymond Rhoda, in condition of involuntary seryitude during April, 1904.
 Bowdoin, when his case was first called for trial last Tuesday, asked Judge Jones to appoint a lawyer to defend him but. 1t being shown that he was amply able to employ counsel. his request was refused and the case was continued to give him opportunity to secure a lawyer and prepare his de- fense.
 Raymond Rhoda was the first wit ness for the government when the case came up for trial yesterday morn ing. He swore that he came to Ala .
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-06-27
DARLING INVESTIGATES.
Trying to settle Differences at Charles
 ton Navy Yard.

4ftfnK to setttt DhHEEtNSEa VI Cn1sf<@-
 ton Navy Yard.
 Washington, June 26.--Acting Sec- retary of the Navy Darling conducted hearing today in the matter of the alleged differences between Civil En- gineer Walker of the navy and the New York Continental Jewell Filtefa- tion Company in connection with the construction of the dock at the navy yard at Charlcsto. s. C.. for which that company has the contract.
 It has been claimed by the contrac- tors that the civil engineer was too severe in his exactions in certain par ticulars. An order was recently is- sued transferring him to another sta- tion but an appeal was made to the President to have Lieutenant Walker retained at the Charleston yards. when the President directed that the order Tor his transfer be held up until he had been advised of all the facts In the case. It was claimed that the Lieutenant only did what he deemed to be his duty.
 The witnesses heard today on behalf of the company were John Doughtey and W. P. Anderson, President and yice-President,. respectively. of the company, and the ccmpany's consult ing engineer Lieutenant Walker and Civil Engineer Harris, who also was attached to the Charleston yard, gave their statements.
 Communications addressed to the President on this subject will be con- sidered by Mir. Darling in connection with statements made today. The Acting Secretary declined to enter into details of the case as heard by him and would not say what conclusions he had reached, as he will make full report to the President on the subject.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-06-27
MURDERER STILL AT LARGE.
All Trace Lost of Negro Who Slew Mr
 Wright at Leighton.

Tuscumbia, June 26-(SpecIal )-C M Wright. the Leighton merchant who was shot down On the streets of Leigh ton Saturday afternoon by the negro Frank Daniels. died of his wounds last night at II o'clock and was buried ai LaGrange. five miles south of his home at 4 o'clock today.
 The murderer is still at large He was followed by blood hounds and q large posse of citizens to Bainbridge ten miles northeast Of Leighton, where all trace was lost. Description of the murderer has been furnished the police officers at all railroad points, and the are hopeful of yet capturing the as- sas5in.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-06-27

Union Springs. June 26.-(special) )-- At her home on Southern Heights. Mrs Wildridge c. Thompson gave a beau- tifui At Home," Wednesday after non, June 21, in honor of Mrs. E. M. Espy of Abbeville. over a hundred invitations were issued, and Wednes- day afternoon Union Springs society was out en masse.
 This home always attractive. was unusually inviting on this occasion The parlors. reception hall and dining room were gracefully and artistically decorated
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-06-27
Destructive Fore.t Fires.

Forest fires in this country cost more than 25.o0o, 900 annually. It is a kind of loss which is particularly grievous, because 1t takes many years of natures store 1t. A good deal of this destruction might be avoided If proper precautions were taken. Germany. and France do not suffer appreciably from forest fires, and obey them. Here the general gov ernment can do little, except on its own preserves. The work of protection is thus left to the States, and 1t Is not so case calls for. Probably there Is in- creasing efficiency in this direction year by year, but 1t leaves the average of loss much greater than 1t ought to be, and in marked contrast with that of countries which have really efficient for estry laws and live up to them.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-06-27
Girl wept Before Chief.

A young white woman giving her name as Maud Pikton was taken before Chief of Police Wier by the Captain of the local Salvation Army, for advice. The young woman was picked up by the Salvation Army and placed in It's Res- cue Home. There it was ascertaiEed that she had escaped from an industrial home at Chattanooga. Tenn.
 The girl on being questioned said that 1her home was In or near Chatta- nooga, and that everything was not pleasant for her. She was placed af- terwards in the industrial home which did not suit her and she ran away from that institution. She made her way to Huntsville. thence to Decatur and Cullman. She secured transportation to Birmingham and was picked up here by tho Salvation Army folks.
 The Chattanooga authorities are be- ing advised with to ascertain if they want the girl back. When she ap- peared before the Chief of Police here this morning she wept bitterly.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-06-27

tenced to Imprisonment for life. There Is serious doubt of the Indians guilt and in addition 1t Is said he is very i'll with tuberculosis.
 The President has also pardoned Lawrence Givens and wm. Paddock, dian Territory. In both cases the sentences are regarded as excessive. Both men have already served about two and one-half years,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-06-27
AWAITED HIS CHANGE.
The Ups and Downs of south Ameri-
 can Diplomat.

A story is told of diplomat who rep resented a South American Republic at Paris. There had been revolutions al home-so many that the ffnanciers there had no time to send his salary But he took this misfortune philoso- phically, sold all the furniture of the legation except bed, a table and some chairs, and occupied one room with his principal attache. who was good enough to cook the meals.
 Anyone who called early on the min- ister would probably find him cleaning the boots. What would you he would say. waving an expressive boot. My poor country is In another crisis. and has forgotten us again. But when I go back shall make a revolution and ap. point myself president. Then we shall have our reward for all this self-deni. al"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-06-27
wint Takes Command.

St. Louis, June 26.--Brigadier Gen. eral Thomas J. Wint, who tempora- rily succeeds Major General John c. Bates in command of the Northern di- vision of the United States army until a permanent successor is named, ar- rived today and took command at d. vision headquarters.
 General Wint was in command of Ahe 9th Cavalry in China at the time Of the Boxer rebellion.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-06-27
criminai Court

In the first division of the criminal court there were nine pleas of guilty entered before Judge Weaver this morning. Henry Easley acknowledged his guilt to three charges of burglary and grand larceny. Alex Wood en- tered a plea of guilty in the second degree. Jim Leonard. stated that he had stolen certain goods and wares from a dwelling and W. F. Tourney pleaded guilty to a similar charge.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-06-27
Goxernor Cautions SherIfr.

By long distance telephont Governor Jelks yesterday told Sheriff Stevenson of Lawrence County that he relied on him to protect the negro Frank Dam lels from a mob if he was captured and that troops would be furnished quickly if necessary.
 Sheriff stevenson replied to the Governor assuring him that he would do everything in his power to prevent a lynching if the negro was taken.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-06-27

memorial church for William Mo- Kinley. dedicated at Portland. O.. his boyhood home. Is erected on the spot on which stood the church Mckinley joined when he was IA years old. Mrs. Me- Kinley contributed toward it's building, and Andrew Carnegie gave the organ.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-06-27
Died from Ininrlen.

Hardie Keith, a white farmer living near Argo. Ala. who met with an acei- dent on the Southern Railway yester- day and who was brought to this city yesterday morning and taken to the infirmary of Copeland and Berry. died this morning as a result of the acci- dent.
 The remains are being held at the undertaking establishment of Lige Loy and will be shipped to Argo this after noon.
 The information as to how the de- ceased met his death Is meagre. but fl is thought that he was walking along the track when he was struck. His body is badly mangled on the side and several bruise swere made about the Cace
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-06-27

5s. For Aldermen--J. R. Buchanan. ss; W. P. Cooper. 74; ". B. Earnest. 57; B. B. Guthrie. 7s: ]. F. Hawkins. II: ]. D. Haggard. 66; !. D. Moore. 72: A. Mcdonald, s2; J. M Pearce, @; J. s. shannon, "a; B. E. Treadway, 65; H F. Yarbrounh TT.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-06-27

If Is ten times easier to cure coughs, croup, whooping-cough and all lung and bronchial affections when the bow- aIs are open. Kennedy's Laxative Honey and Tar Is the original Laxa- five Cough Syrup Gently moves tho bowels and expels all cold from the svatem. Cuts the phlegms cures all coughs and strengthens weak lungs.
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The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-06-27


 e9 Eleventh Street,
 Milwaukee, Wis. "A short time ago I found nay eondl- tfon very serious I had hendacher. pains fn the bacIk, and frequent dixxy spells which grew worse every nsonth. tried two remedies before Perunn, and was discouraged when took the flrst dose, but my courage soon returned. In less than two months my health waH restored.r-Mrs. M. Hr1ckner. Female Trouble Not Recognized ms
 Cafarrh.
 The reason of so many failures to cure cases similar to the above is the fact that diseases peculiar to the female sex are not commonly recognized as being caused by catarrh.
 Catarrh of one organ fig exactly the same as catarrh Of any otser organ. What will cure catarrh of the head will also cure catarrh of the pelvic organs. Peruna cures these cases simply because 1t cures the catarrh.
 If you have catarrh. write at once to Dr. Hartman. giving a full statement of your case and he will be pleased to give you his valuable advice gratis. Address Dr. Hartman, President of The Hartman Sanitarium. Columbus. O.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-06-27
state Commlttee Name,l.

The Committee to conduct the plans for inducing more immigrants to come to Alabama has been named by Presi- dent T. H. Motion of the Commercial Club, as follows: F. NJ. Jackson, Bir- mingham; F. Y. Anderson. Birming- ham: F. H. Lathrop, St. Clair Coun- ty; R. A. Mitchell. Alabama City; W. T. Brown, Ragland A. A. Erickson, Selma; Ben P. Hunt. Huntsville; John Croft, Mobile; J. S. Kyle, Gadsden {; Frank P. Glass, Montgomery; J. H. Cranford. Jasper; J. A. Edwards, Tal- ladega: Samuel Friedman. Tuscaloosa; 1; s. D. Bloch, Camden.
 This committee will meet at an early date and devise ways and means for the organization 10 be known as the Alabama Immigration Society, the ob- jects being to induce a larger per cent age of the immigration to this State.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-06-27

THE Capital City Guards. the only military company in the State composed of negroes, had a sham battle at River side Park last night, the company being divided into platoons.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-06-27

THE fire department was called at 9:55 o'clock yesterday morning 10 a men were recalled before they reached the scene, as no damage resulted.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-06-27

Theodore Hansen, first secretary of the Russian embassy at Washington, D. C., is an accomplished pianist and sake.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-06-27
MALARIA
 UNDERMTNES THE HEALTH

When the germs of malaria enter the blood the entire health is affected, and if the blood is not purified of these germs and microbes, Chronic Sores and Ulcers, Liver Splotches, Chills and Fever, Boils, Aches and Pains, and great variety of troubles manifest themselves, and soon the entire system is undermined, leaving the sufferer prey to most miserable, weak and nervous condition.
 e13 W. Market St., Louisville, Ky.
 For several years I suffered with Chills and Fever, caused by Malaria in my system, and each summer for several years I would have Q relapse. Finally @ few bottles; this was about six years ago. It entirely cured me, and have never been troubled since. am sure no other medicine could have given me so complete and immediate relief, and cannot speak too highly of s. s. 8. My partner in business is now taking 8. s. s. for an eruption of the skin, and 8 general rundown condition ofthe sys- tenn, and although he has taken but one
 I. sHAPOFF.
 S. s. s. counteracts and drives all the poison from the blood and builds up the system by its fine purifying qual- ities and tonic effects. It strengthens every part, increases the appetite, helps the stomach and digestion, and by sup plying the body with rich, pure blood, cures Malaria and all its disagreeable ail-
 inents Unlike
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-06-27
Tbree PresIdentInI PnriIouu.

Washington. June 26.-The President has pardoned Philip Scott. a full blood Creek Indian. convicted in the Indian Territory of rape and sem
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-06-27
VIII Not Move Plant.

The rumor that prevailed last week concerning the closing down of the rod mill at Ensley Is altogether un- founded and had no basis to begin with The big plant Is in full opera tion and will continue to run during the entire year and the next unless stopped by a disaster. The big plant is using up the output of the steel works at Alabama City. The product of rods, nails and all kinds of wire are being turned out daily and the ship ments are going forward with regu- larity. The plant employs about 1900 men all told and is one of the indus tries that means much to Ensiey.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-06-27
Handicapped.

1 Chicago Tribune. Napoleon Bonaparte had won an- | other great battle. "Tm afraid I shall have to attribute | 1t to my brilliant virtue" he said with emotion. ''So far as know, haven't any illustrious ancestors"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-06-27

ACTING MAYOR C. P. MCINTYRE. members of the School Committee of tfe City Council and members of sl- Board of Education, held a conferen, in the Mayors office yesterday morning and discussed the school Nothing was given out.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-06-27

FRANK LEWIS. a negro employed at the roundhouse of the Louisville and Nashville in North Montgomery. was painfully injured yesterday morainF uy a casting falling upon him. He was taken to a hospital.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-06-27

THE semi-annual examinations of held in the hall of the House of Repre- sentatives beginning next Monday morning at 10 o'clock and continuing z three days. The examinations will be conducted by c. w. Covingtt0, County Superintendent of Education.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-06-27

A MARRIAGE license was Issued yes, terday by Probate Judge Gaston to T. Cody and Miss Fannie Carr.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-06-27

Mir. and Mrs. George H. McCombs and their two young sons returned last night from Ocean Springs, Miss, where they spent two weeks.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-06-27
Cool Silver Pieces on Summer Tables.

What pleasure to have things look cool and refreshing on side- board or table.
 Berry Spoon, gold-lincd. $l.5O. Flower Vases, 8 inches tall, $2.5O' Ice Tubs, x5 and 50.
 Ice Pitcher, tilting stand, l gob- let, S14.
 Ice Water Pitcher, waiter and 1 goblet, $1O.
 Bowls in silver stands for fruit or flowers, $3.50.
 Guaranteed to waaf life time, fine puadruple plated silver. C. a8. HxxZzz T eGe1sR NAZzzaiS31xzzzz 1S Dexter Ave., Montgomery. Ala.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-06-27

ments. Unlike most blood med icines S. s. s. is purely vegeta- ble. It does not contain a par ticle of mineral of any kind to
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-06-27

There will be a meeting of the In- f1rmary Aid Association at 6,oclock this evening with Miss Matthews at 119 Moulton Street. This will be the last meeting before adjournment for the summer.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-06-27
Complaints Heard.

Sheriff Burgin has given notice that many complaints have reached him that automobilists have been speeding too fast over the Jefferson County roads and he gives notice that he has in structed his deputies to make arrests for all violations of the general act No. 541, Section 4. of the State Code, which reads as follows:
 "That no person shall run, operate or drive an automobile, locomobile or oth- CT motor vehicle of like kind on any public road or highway of this State at a greater rate of speed than eight miles an hour"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-06-27
carhon Hin Election.

Carbon HEIl Election.
 Carbon Hill, June 26.--(Speciai.) )-- The municipal election was held today with the following result: For Mayor Charles Roland. S1; ]. F. Anderson,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-06-27
Social an0 Personal
Bridge Party to Miss Clarke.

The bridge party given yesterday morning by Mrs. William Calvin oates to Miss Mary Morris Clarke, who S,n ieaTes this morning for her home in Mobile, was a fitting culmination to tho round of delightful entertainments or the past ten days in honor of Miss Clarke, Wne has spent that time with Mrs. Oates.
 Among these numerous entertain ments was an exquisite little dinner party at the Country Club given by Miss Juliet Craik Friday evening. and a card party by Miss Norwood Satur- day morning.
 The handsome Oates home was beau tifully decorated yesterday morning fwhen Mrs. Oates entertained. Pink roses, water lilies and other summer flowers were used with artistic effect, and after the play dainty five-course luncheon was served.
 The young ladies who played were Miss Clarke. Misses Mary Kirkpatrick, Virginia Norwood, Josie Norwood, Ju- liet Craik, Fife May Wagner. Annie Lowe, Helen Scott, Caroline Haralson, Willie Browning Haralson. LII Tinsley, Annie Lou Chiffon, Mattie Mcqueen, Fannie Morris Cloud, Rebeca Pollard, Caroline Hannon and Fannie Marks.
 Tho individual prize, an exquisite china box, was won by Miss Norwood.
 Miss Eannie Marks delighted her friends after the game with the music of her violin.
 Miss Janet Simpson, daughter of Su- preme Court Justice Simpson is ar ranging the details for a party which will go to Portland, Ore, to visit the Lewis and Clark Exposition and make tour of California during July. The party which is composed of a number of persons from surrounding towns in Alabama will leave Montgomery July 25 and will be gone several weeks. Mrs. M. c. Kennedy, of Birmingham, who has been with MT. and Mrs. Bruce Kennedy, will return home this morn- ing. She will leave next week for Mill Gap, Va, to spend the summer with her son and daughter, Rev. and Mrs. John G. Reveley.
 | frmary Aid Association at 6,o'clock this evening with Miss Matthews at 11s Moulton Street. This will be the last meeting before adjournment for the summer.
 Mir. and Mrs. George H. McCombs and their two young sons returned last night from Ocean Springs, Miss, where they spent two weeks.
 Master Wray Boyd, son of Dr. and Mrs. c. L. Boyd, is enjoying an outing this week in Troy and Elba.
 Mrs. Jesse Wadsworth has returned home from Frnklian, Ky.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-06-27

disagreeably affect the stomach, diges- tion and bowels, but by cleansing and strengthening the blood, puts every part of the body in healthy condition. Book on the blood and any medical advice de- sired without charge.
 THE SWIFT SPECIFIC CO. AfIaa4a e.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-06-27

Master Wray Boyd, son of Dr. and Mrs. C.. L. Boyd, Is enjoying an outing this week in Troy and Elba.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-06-27
ACTION IS RESCINDED
sYLACAUGA wTTHDRAws INVITA-
 TI0N TO PRESS ASSOCIATION.
B. D. Conner Had Been Asked to Deliver Address and 1t Was Feared Poi- tiles Might Appear, This
 Being Against Bylaws.

Birmingham, June 26.--(Special.)- )-- Considerable discussion followed the rec ceipt of information here today that the Sylacauga Commercial Club had withdrawn It's invitation to the Ala bama Press Association to meet in that city on Jufy 18th. growing out, 1t Is believed of the meeting of the Execu- tive Committee of the Association In this city last week.
 As will be remembered, the Execu- tive Committee decided that there would be no change In the program hereto fore arranged and that the speakers in- vited would be heard. It was recalled that the constitution and bylaws of the Association forbid any political or re- ligious discussions or addresses in the meetings of the Association. It ap-- pears that B. B. Conner. chairman or the State Railroad Commission, was among those invited by .Sylacauga to deliver an address at the meeting. There were some fears that politics might creep into the meeting. The adoption of resolutions recalling the fact that politics or religion were not allowed in the meetings of the Asso- ciation was pointed.
 The Commercial Club of Sylacausa met today and the report from the rep resentatives to the meeting of the Ex- ecutive Committee of the Press Asso- ciation was heard. It was then decid- ed to withdraw the invitation to the Press Association to hold its annual meeting in that city on the grounds that 1t is not exactly expedient for the Association to hold its meeting in one place and the outing in another" ]" letter has been written addressed to Secretary Jacob Pepperman, of the Press Association, at Montgomery by the Sylacauga Commercial Club.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-06-27
In Honor of Mrs. Espy

Mrs. Jesse Wadsworth has returned home from Frnklian, Ky.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-06-27
IleyvS m Brief.

HENRY HALL, a negro arrested Sat- urday night by Patrolman T. J. Swear ingen on a warrant sworn out by E. O. Cervantes, a Mexican, charging him with the larceny of ring, was bound over to the gra nd jury under a $500 bond by Recorder Arlington yesterday afternoon, The ring was taken from Cervantess finger in barroom on Bell Street some weeks ago. In default of bond. Hall was removed to the county jaii, where he win be held pending an investigation of the case by the grand jury.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-06-27

Mrs. M. c. Kennedy. of Birmingham,
 who has been with MT. and Mrs. Bruce Kennedy, will return home this morn- ing. She will leave next week for Mill Gap, Va, to spend the summer with her son and daughter, Rev. and Mrs. John G. Reveley.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-06-27

THE preliminary hearing of Tom Benjamin a negro, who stabbed to death VIII Wingart, another negro, on until Saturday morning at 10 o'clock hy Justice M. H. Screws, when the case was called before him yesterday morn ing. The continuance was mads by agreement of the prosecution ard de- fense.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-06-27
WANTED,

NE WANT your typewriter business; our
 qIe rental and repair service is unsur- 2ass.d: supplies for a'' m~GH4hss. Terry .. Davant- "a
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-06-27

FOR sALE-An Al furniture business on the Gulf coast with very little competition. a good chance for hustler; stock and fix lures about $5.00O; could reduce stock;
 the business Is on good paying basis; per sonal reasons for wanting to sell which will be explained to applicant. Address P O. Box S1, Scranton Miss. tf
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-06-27

WANTED-Men to learn barber trade; we ofisfnated this short method of teaching III lSy3: have successful graduates every where; board included if desired; little ex- pense, positions waiting; catalogue free. Moler Barber College. New orleans. La
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