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The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-08-23
Burned Gambling ParaphernalIa.

There was fire at the county jail this morning. and the fuel used was costly gambling paraphernalia which had been scooped up in raids made in this city some months ago. The fire was continued this afternoon and the remaining paraphernalia was reduced to ashes. Later in the week a lot of stuff of the same line will be burned at the county courthouse, where 1t was carted to make cases against colored gamesters who had pleaded not guilty to charges of gambling. Some of the apparatus which was burned today was of the newest and of the latest manu- facture, and had arrived only a few days before the raids were made. It had not been set up. It is estimated that at least $5,000 worth went up in smoke this morning. Sheriff Van Pelt burned the stuff under orders of the court,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-08-23
CURED BY CUTICURA,

 have suffered for twenty years with an obstinate skin disease, called by some M. D's. Psoriasis, and others Leprosy, commencing on my scalp; and in spite of all could do, with the help of the most skilful doctors, 1t slowly but surely extended until year ago this winter 1t covered my entire person in the form of dry scales ing intensely all the time Every morning there would be nearly a dust painful of scales taken from the sheet of my bed some of them half as large as the envelope containing this let ter. Tn the latter part of winter my skin commenced cracking open. tried everything, almost, that could be thought of, without any relief The 12th of June l started West. in hopes l could reach the Hot Springs: thought l should have to go to the hospital but finally got as far as Lam sing, Michif where l had had a a. sister . liy. Ing. One pr; s,-, treated me about thought I had but short time to live. earnestly prayed to die. Cracked through the skin all over my back, ePPSS seet badiy fly swollen; wolf toe @ nails % came % off finger nails dead and hard as a bone; hair dead, dry. and lifeless as old straw. o my God how did suffer. small part of a box of Cuticura in the house. She wouldn't give up; said, We will try Cuticura" Some was applied on hand and arm. Eurekal there was relief; stopped the terrible burning sensation from the word go. They Immediately got Cuticura Resol- vent, Ointment and Soap. I com menced by taking one tablespoonful of Cuticura Resolvent three times a day after meals; had a bath once a day, water about blood heat; used Cuticura Soap freely; applied Cuticura Ointment morning and evening. Re suit: returned to my home in just six weeks from the time left, and my skin as smooth as this sheet of paper.
 (Signed.) Hiram P. Carpenter.
 Henderson, Jefferson Co.,, N. Y.
 We hereby certify that we are &C., quainted with the aforesaid Hiram E. Carpenter and know his condition to have ben as stated. We believe his statement to be true in every partic- ular: (Signed) L. B. Simmons & Son, Merchants; G. A Thompson, Merchant; A. A. Davis; Willard E. Joiner. Mer- chant; John Carpenter; A. M Leffing- well, Attorney and Counselor -at-Law, all of Henderson, N. Y.
 The above testimonial was written January l9. 1880. Under date of March 2O 1905, Mr. Carpenter writes to say that he has never suffered from psoria- sis since he was cured by the Cuticura Remedies, twenty-five years ago.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-08-23
ManaUnr Had a FnIl,

ern Union Telegraph office at this point, suffered a fall this week and is wearing a patch over his eye as a re- suit. He was arranging some wires when his foot slipped. precipitating his bodys several feet to the floor and rendering him unconscious. He was quickly revived and is now able to perform his duties.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-08-23

of one of the yard engines. is able to be out again after suffering from serious injuries sustained a few days ago. He started to catch the running board of his engine while the biz machine was in motion. His foot missed the step and he was thrown down. sustaining a severe jolt ana a wound on the head and face He im
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-08-23
An Early MarriaRe.

Mir Guy Wilson, a popular young stenographer, and Miss Alice Bon acker. also a stenographer, were we'd ded this morning at 6 o'clock, the early hour having been adopted to enable the young couple to catch the eastbound train leaving an hour later. They go to Jacksonville, South Florida and Georgia points for their honey moon. The wedding was very quiet but pretty one
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-08-23
Negro Fined s1Oo.

Rob Bannister, a negro roustabout, was fined $lO0 in the recorders court this morning on a proven charge of having carried pistol concealed. Ban mister, in need of a quarter of a dol- lar yesterday. walked up to where two habitues of the tenderloin sat, and cooly but forcibly demanded the mon oy When the women resented the demand, he drew a pistol and sought to enforce his request. He was ar rested an hour later.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-08-23
Setting up Big Prern.

arrived this morning and is today set ting up a big printing press lately purchased by The News of this city The big machine will be ready for op- eration by Saturday of this week. It is the largest machine of this kind in the city.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-08-23
Fireman Rehrn III.

Mir. Gus Rehm. for many years a mem Der of the Mobile Fire Department, and at present driver of the big fire steam CT Pat J. Lyons" is very i'll at his home on St. Anthony Street He was taken suddenly i'll last Friday and had to be carried to his home. .@
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-08-23
Social and Pernonal.

fly. Social and Personal. Friday evening MT. and Mrs. Henry Lloyd will entertain a number of. their friends at a dance at Riverview pavil- ion in honor of their guest, Miss Jamie Brown of North Carolina and Miss Sedwick of Baltimore, who is the guest of MT. and Mrs. Daniel Partridge. Frank Cawthon has returned home after spending a few weeks in Tennes- see. 1rby Morgan left yesterday after spending few days here with rela- lives. Messrs. s. B. Jones and Frank Hurley of Montgomery passed through the city Monday.
 Miss sallie Hardaway, who has been North for the past few months, is ex- pected home in few days. Miss Ada Ford of this city is in Bir- mingham. the guest of Mrs. W. H. Os- born
 W. S. wooisey left today for Lookout Mountain, where he will spend several weeks.
 Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Allen left this af- ternoon for Chicago, where they will spend sometime
 Joe Meyer will leave in the morning for Atlanta.
 Miss Annie welch is & popular visl- tor to the city.
 s. w. wexler of New Orleans is spending a few days here with friends
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-08-23
VIII Give up fpantorate.

At the close of the services Sunday night at the First Baptist Church. Rev. Frederick Jones, the aged pastor in charge. gave notice of an intending resignation of the pastorate, the same to take effect very soon. The infor- nation was not pleasing to many in
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-08-23
simpson Won't Resign.

R. o. Simpson of Thurman, Wilcox County, a Democrat and Confederate Veteran, and one of Booker Washing toms school trustees, Is in Mobile. Mir.
 Simpson would not talk of the Sara toga incident, but was asked If he thought any of the other trustees would follow the example of ex Mayor Mel Drennen of Birmingham, replied, T cannot say. l am sure I will not. be- cause I do not think that Washington meant to be offensive. and regard him
 as a m ost useful member of his race. |"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-08-23

Dr. W. H. Sanders State Health Of- ficer, left this afternoon for Montgom- cry after two days in Mobile. Dr. Sam ders expressed himself as we'll pleased with conditions here and all over the State He said before leaving that present conditions now depend on fdel- ity and vigilance on the part of tho se in charge of the guarding of trains, roads and shores
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-08-23
Railroad Officials Here.

c. A. Benscoter, assistant general passenger agent of the Southern Rail way, with headquarters in Chattanooga, spent today in Selma. Mir. Benscoter's 8 visit to Selma was simply made on his Inspection of the road as he goes over the system once or twice a year. Dur ing his previous visits to this city he has made many friends, who are always glad to welcome him to Selma.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-08-23

In the Admiralty side of the United States District Court, Hon. 1T. T. Toul- min presiding, the case of the United States versus Captain William Fans of the river steamer New Haven, was called this morning and continued un- til Monday. Captain Fans Is charged with violating Section 4463 of the United States maritime laws, which
 prohibits the carrying of passengers on vessel without the necessary license.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-08-23
MOST AWFUL
 SKIN HUM0R

Covering Entire Body. Shed Dustpan- full Scales Nightly. Skin Cracked Open. Suffering Dreadful. Doctors Fail. Prayer for Death. Sister says, "WOn't Give Up. Try Cutiucra." Eureka! Instant Relief. In Six
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-08-23

the city who had grown to love the pastor and his lovabls wife. Rev. Jones has been charge of the local church for 4 number of years and 1t Is understood that III health has im- pelIed him to take the step above mem toned.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-08-23

Mobile County now boasts of first class shrimp catching and packing plant. It Is located at Bayou Ia Batre. and Is operated by the Kidwell Broth CTS Company of Baltimore. The conn pany has five boats engaged in catch ing the shrimp and fifty people arc at work in the factory While shrimp
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-08-23
To Reorsanize Cotton states League.

Mobile has again gotten in the going and is extremely anxious for represent alton in the Cotton States League. The feeling is so great that two well-known enthusiasts, with ample means. have agreed to put up $1,000 each for the franchise for Mobile. provided the League will be composed of the fol- lowing six cities: Mobile, Meridian, Jackson, Pensacola, Selma and Biloxi 4 meeting will be called to be held here as soon as the present quarantine re- strictions are raised.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-08-23
The News of Selma

the bride will be warmly welcomed to Selma by the many friends of the fam fly.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-08-23
WILL PAY TAXES.

Phenix City AbOIishes Onace of Tax Assessor.
 Phenix City, Aug, 22.-(SpeciaL)- After having considered the matter at several meeting the Phenix City Coun- ell has decided to pay the bill of the tax appraisers who recently assessed property values in the city. The as easements were thrown out by the
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-08-23

Recovered from Injuries. s. Wilkinson, a young man in charge
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-08-23

have been packed in this county before l: was cnly on a small scale.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-08-23

F. R, Bush of Gospor. is in Mobile on a business trip.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-08-23

HEAR THE CONCERT By HOf1man's Band Rt Electric Park tonight.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-08-23
THE NEWS OF MOBILE
Advertiser Bureau.

Advertiser Bureau.
 Mobile, Aug. 22.
 Col. E. L. Russell, yice-President of the Mobile and Ohio Railroad Com- afternoon MT. c. H. Ellis. vice-Presi- dent and General Manager of the Unit ed Fruit Company, the largest banana importing company in the United States, with headquarters in New Or leans and Mobile.
 While there was an absence of for mality during the dining which was in the Criterion Cafe, the two gentlemen discussed the several questions incident to the present quarantine restrictions. After the dining Colonel Russell stated that while Mir Ellis, on the part of the United Fruit Company, and himself for the Mobile and Ohio. had been especial ly vigilant in conforming to the quar- antine regulations in the bringing of inauguration of the quarantine, they had concluded to follow and carry out any and all regulations laid down by the powers that be.
 With himself MT. Ellis appreciated the importance of safeguarding the peo- pie of Mobile and all Alabama from in fectious diseases and having religiously conformed to all requirements in the past, they would adhere to the letter to every restriction placed on vessels, by the quarantine authorities. until the danger will have been passed.
 Mir. Ellis. in statement, gave the interesting figures that his company. during the week ended August 19. had paid out more than $30, ,000 for labor on shipboard and at the local wharves and to the railroads s60,000. While these figures represented an immense amount of fruit handled, his company wns will ling to go further, if necessary. in ex- penditures, to safeguard the present excellent health of the city of Mobile.
 Convict Charged With Murder. Deputy Sheriff Will Powers went to Vinegar Bend this morning. returning tonight an1 bringing with him Tom Warren, a negro convict from this county, who will be given a prelimi- nary hearing here on a charge of mur- der. 1t Is charged that Warren, who was doing time at the Vinegar Bend Lumber Company stockade, escaped from that place three weeks ago at night, went to his home near Citronelle and shot to death another negro. An derson McCree. Warren was captured at his home by a Mobile County deputy and turned over to the Vinegar Bend authorities as an escape. Sheriff Pow CTS made a requisition on the Convict Board for an order for the person of Warren and it reached here this norm ing. The negro will be given a prelim- mary hearing here on the charge of murder
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-08-23

E. c. Ross of Montgomery is in Mo bile today.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-08-23

Frank Cawthon has returned home after spending a few weeks in Tennes- see.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-08-23

R, D. Barber of Selma Is visiting the city.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-08-23

There were seven cases on the dock" ct at police court this morning for tri- al. Out of the seven cases fines amounting to $150 were assessed in three of the cases. three were discharg- ed and one of the cases was continued
 John OITooIe and George Molette were In court on warrant charging them with using profane language in the presence of females. No case could be made against them and they were discharged.
 Dow Story answered to the charge of disorderly conduct and pleaded not guilty of the offense. The evidence was gone into and before the case had been concluded it was very evident that Dow had been very disorderly and line of $45 or ninety days was assessed against him.
 John G. Campbell was in the court on the charge of discharging fire arms within the city limits. The case was postponed until the session of the court tomorrow morning.
 The case against Briny Johnson who was charged with disorderly conduct was dismissed.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-08-23

Miss Sallie Hardaway, who has been North for the past few months, Is ex- pected home in a few days
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-08-23
Advertiser Bureau,
 Selma, Aug. 22.

John Harris, a negro, used to switch cars In the railroad yards around the city. He has served many years at the business and Is quite proficient in the art if it might be called by that name. But this proficiency in switching cars that John has acquired by years or ser vice in the railroad yards has got hlm in trouble, and trouble that 1t Will cost him quite a sum of money to get out ol.
 A few days ago Harris started to ms home in East Selma. To reach ms home he had to go through one of the railroad yards A train was being made up in the yard and the street crossing was blockaded. John did not feel like waiting on the train so ne cut the train aloose and gave signal anu the crossing was opened and ne starteo on his way home. But one or the white swftchmen in the yard saw him and ran up to him and asked him why he had cut the train loose.
 There were several other negroes with Harris and he gave the white man an impertinent answer. The latter hao some coupling pins with him and he began throwing them. one or them hit the negro in the head, but did not hurt him seriously. John Harris was arrested on the charge of disorderly conduct for cutting the train loose This morning the case was tried In police court One of the negroes who had been with John testified that he had cut the train loose. The white man swore that the act of the negro in cutting the train in two had caused the train to be delayed and had also been the cause of lady being almost killed
 Tho negro testified that he had been in a wagon and had not gone near the train. but his testimony was not De- lieved by Mayor Atkins. The limit or the court was given to the negro when the case was concluded and he was f1n- ed $1OO or ninety days on the streets He wanted to appeal the case to a higher court but was unable to secure the services of a lawyer or to make the appeal bond today.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-08-23

Irby Morgan left yesterday after spending few days here with rela- tives.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-08-23

Messrs. S. B. Jones and Frank Hurley of Montgomery passed through the city Monday.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-08-23

Mr. and Mrs. J. w Allen left this af- ternoon for Chicago, where they will spend sometime
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-08-23

W. s. Woolsey left today for Lookout Mountain, where he will spend several weeks.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-08-23

Miss Ada Ford of this city is in Bir mingham. the guest of Mrs. W. H. Os born
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1905-09-22
Nr. Perkins Testimony.

The bOldness and evident satisfac-
ton that characterized the testimony
of George ". Perkins vice president
Of the New YORK Life Insurance Com
pany. before the legislative inyestiga-
ting committee 10 the effect that the
company had contributed $4,000 TO
the republican campaign fund was re-
markabIe OF course the testimony
awakened no surprise among certain
classes because they had known OF
such things so long and they have been
of such common occurrence that it
was stale. But 10 the great majority
of the people OF the country it will be
news.-High Point Enterprise.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1905-09-22
TICKET OF NEW CITY PARTY
Reform Organization I'm Philadelphia.
Opposed to Methods of the Republi-
can-Great Ovation to Mayor
>Weayer

Philadelphia. September 20.-In a
most unusual convention followed by
an unprecedented demonstration. the
to the methods of the Republican or
ganiZation. today nominated a county
ticket to be voted for at the Noven2-.
Der election. Tn. ticket is as follows:
Sheriff. Wilson II. Brown: coroner.
j. n. r. Jermon: CITY commissioners,
Rudolph Blankenburg and Edward
court No. l. Craig Biddle: Judge or
phans court Morris Dallett.
Judges Biddle and Dallett are at
present on the bench and are the reg
ular Republican nominees for re-elec-
ton.
These Offices not being considered
partisan positions by the city party
convention.
~Today's convention was the first in
many years in this city to which the
delegates went uninstructed.
There was no 'slate" and each Of
the 917 delegates was at liberty to
name whom he chose for the offices.
The result was a selection of candi-
dates who fairly represent the reform
element that has come into prOmi-
nence since Mayor Weaver's break
with the organization last May.
Never before in the history of this
city had the concluding scenes of a
convention been enacted. On motion
it was decided that the entire body Of
delegates and alternates should march
to the city hall. three blocks away.
and acouaint Mayor Weaver of the
action of the convent'~-. Headed by
a brass band the delegates marched
to the mayors office. and were met
by him in the reception room adioin-
ing his office.
The mayors appearance was the
signal for an ovation. which continued
fully five minutes. "avOr Weaver
was lifted to a table in the center of
the room, and a delegate stood on eth
er side of him with a large American
flag. Addresses were made pledging
the mayor the support Of the cOnven-
ton to which the mayor responded.
The platform adopted by the conven-
ton declares for compensation for
municipal franchises. repeal of the
Ripper bill. divorce Of office hold
ers from political control. and in
dorses the administration Of Mayor
Weaver.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1905-09-22
L. o. 0. F. GRAND LODGE
Exhibition Of Drill Work by California
Womens COrDs-Delegates in Secret
Sessions

Philadelphia, September 20.-The
comforting of the grand decoration oi
chlvalry competitive drill and degree
team work, and exhibition drill WORK
by the California womens drill crops
were the features of today's pro-
gramme of the eighty-first communi-
cation OF the Sovereign Grand Lodge
of the Independent Order of Odd Fell
lows.
The representatives of the sovereign
grand lodge continued their secret ses-
siOns today. Considerable buiness has
accumulated and the delegates put in
very busy day.
1t was announced that invitation will
be extended the members of the sover-
eign grand lodge by Jamestown, "a,
to meet in that city in 1907.
The place of next years meeting has
not been fully agreed upon the
choice lies between Toronto, Chicago
and Denver.
The Stokes gold medal, valued al
$1,000. was awarded to Canton York
No. IA of York, Pa.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1905-09-22
EXCITING RIDE IN BALLOON
ThrilIin Experience of q Boy Land.
ing Him Thirty Miles From Where
He Started.

Binghamton, N. Y, September 90
Floyd Wallace, a Is year old boy. Of
Oneonta, had an exciting ride in bal
loon that got away from the Oneo1ta
fair grounds at 4 o'clock this after
noon The boy had gone up in the
balloon, which was being pulled down
in the regular manner. When it was
about 200 feet from the ground the
rope broke, and the balloon and boy
rapidly shot up in the air, and soon
disappeared in the clouds, being rap
idly blown toward the northeast
The balloonist said unless the boy
opened the valve the balloon would
not come down for twenty-four hours
The balloon rose over two miles high
before it disappeared from view.
The boy, however, managed TO get
hold of the valve rope and let out the
gas. so that he succeeded in safely cf-
fecting landing at Summit, Schoha-
rie county, thirty miles from Oneoneta
at 5:45 o'clock
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1905-09-22
FUSION IN NEBRASKA
Democrats and Populists Nominate the
Same Ticket-Farewell Address of
Bryan.

Lincoln. Neb., September 2O.-Fu-
sion of Democrats and Populists OF
Nebraska was effected today by the
nomination by both state conventions
of the following ticket:
Justices of the Supreme Court-Wil-
liam G. Hastings, Democrat; Regents
of the University, D. c. Cole, Populist;
Louis Lightner,, Democrat.
The feature of the Democratic gath
ering was the speech of William j.
Bryan, in which he bade his party as
sociates in the state farewell for at
least year, on the eve Of his depar
ture on a tour of the world. Mr.. Bry-
an commended President Roosevelt for
what he declared to be his advanced
stand on the principles long advocated
by Democrats. On these principles he
hoped every Democrat would uphold
the President.
A resolution which was promptly
adopted, denounced the Rockefeller
gift to the University Of Nebraska:
criticised the regents for accepting it,
and demanded the return of the gift
to the donor