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The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1905-11-09
SHEPHERD IS PARDONED
CONVICT WHO WAS VICTIM OF PO-
LITICAL PREJUDICE.
Evidence shows That Calhoun County
White Man Was Sent to Prison
~ His Ensmies-AMose
Sims ParOled.

Because of some evidence that he was
deprived of a fair trial on account Of
political preJudices. ]. F. Shepperd, OF
Calhoun County a white convict in the
penitentiary at Richburg, who was
convicted Of assault with intent to
murder at the october term of the City
Court OF Admission. in 1894, received a
pardon yesterday from Governor felix's.
Nose sims, a negro convict, whose
home 10 in Jefferson County, and who
was also convicted of assault with in
ten. to murder. was extended clemency
yesterday In the shape. of parole.
Both parole and pardon were promi-
nently and offlcially recommended for
Sims chiefly on account of his wretched
physical condition. Shepperd was sem
fenced to two years and six months in
the penitentiary.
One or two of the men who applied
for the freedom of Shepperd made the
dire,t charge that he Is the victim of
an injustice that sprang from "a revenge
Of his political enemies in Calhoun
County. He was at one time a member
of the Democratic Executive Commit
tee of the county from Beat 6. 1t was
durf az the period when the Democrats
and the Populis.s were In a fierce Crap
pie for control of the AFFAIRS OF that
section OF the State. Not long after
wards the charge of assault with in
tent to murder was made against him
by man named Meeks. Meeks is now
charged with the same oftcnse himself.
In his affidsvit against Shepperd he al
legged that he was wallxing on q public
road In Calhoun County near Admission
with Sherrerd. Shepperd was carrying
a new Winchester rife which Meeks
said he asked to see. The rife. 1t is
said, was returned to the owner and
MecEs declared on trial that as soon
as the rife was handed back 1t was
fred at him by Shepperd. There was
none to witness the occurrence. It is
claimed by the friends of Shepperd.
For this reason because of the conflict
ing and strange testimony that was
offered from other sources in the trial
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1905-11-09
tia, tn order OF yesterday was dis
associated altogether from this episode.
The sueclal Order

tia, tn order OF yesterday was dis
associated altogether from this episode.
The Special Order.
The order OF muster-out follows:
Montgomery, November s.
Special Order NO a.:
"First--The organization known as
the Capital City Guards. Company "A"
Colored Troops. being an Ineffective or
mustered out for the good OF the SER
vice.
"second--The Adjutant General will
cause as early as practicable the mus
ter-out Of this organization. He will
take charge OF all stores In their pos
session and do all things needful to the
proper execution of this order.
by order OF the Governor.
sWilliam w. Brandon.
"Adjutant General"
The Capital City Guards is COM
pany that has been In Montgomery for
the last twelve or fifteen years. II Is
commanded by Sa n Mcqueen. There
was a negro battalion In the negro
troops division of the Alabama military
up until 1898 when all companies but
the Capital City Guards were mustered
out. These companies had refused to
enlist In the service for the Spanish
American war. The battalion was COM
manded by Captain Sims of Mobile. a
negro oficer.
The Capital City Guards will prob.
ably be formally mustered out Of the
service next Monday night at its arm
DRY In Dorsetts Hall. on Dexter Ave-
nue..
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1905-11-09
THE VALUE OF cHAaooAL.
Few People Know Hew Useful II ID ia
Preserving Health and Benusy.

Nearly everybody knows that char
coal Is the safest and most efsicisnt
disinfectant and purifier in nature. but
few realize Its value when taken intp
the human system for the same cleans
ing purpose.
Charcoal is a remedy that the more
you take OF 1t the better; II Is not =
drug at All, put simply ansofus tne
gases and impurities always present ~
the stomach and intestines and carries
them out Of the system.
Charcoal sweetens the breath after
smoking, drinking or after eating
onions and other cdorous vegetables. x
Charcoal effectualiy clears and I'm
proves the complexion, It whitens the
teeth and further acts as a natural and
eminently safe cathartic.
1t absorbs the injurious gases which
collect in the stomach and bowels; III
disinfects the mouth and throat from
the poison OF catarrh.
All druggists sell charcoal in one
form or anather. but probably the best
charcoal andethe most for the money IL
in Stuart's Charcoal Lozengess they are
composed Of the finest powdered VIII
low charcoal, and other harmless anfix
septics In tablet form or rather In thu
form OF large, pleasant tasting tor
zenges. the charcoal being mixed VITA
honey.
The daily use Of these Iozenges win
soon tell In a much improved condition
Of the general health, better complies
ion, sweeter breath and purer blood.
and the beauty Of II Is. that no possts
BILE harm can result from their contin@
ued use, but on the contrary. great
benefit.
A Buffalo physician in speaking oF
the benefits or charcoal says: 4 ad<
wise Stuart's Charcoal Loxenges to all
patients suffering from gas IN stomacn
ana bowels, and to clear the compiex~
ion ana purify the breath. mouth and
throat; I also believe the liver Is great
~ benefited by the daily use OF thsn;
al drug stores. and although In sornS
sense q patent preparation. yet i be-
lieve / get more and better charcoal ia
gtuart's Charcoal Lozengcs than n am
of the ordinary charcoal tablets
thu.gu-tf,
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1905-11-09

at wonld Have Been Better Una tke
Play Never Heen rxoduced.p

at wonld Have Been Bettsx 11na tke
Play Never Heen rxoaucea.p
Birmingham Age-aeralds
II have asked more than 100 men and
women in Birmingham what they.
thought of the production OF The
Ciansman" at the Jefferson Theatre,
and invariably the answer has been the
same" said q patron Of the theatres
yesterday.
CAS- soon as the question was asked
the reply promptly came: II would
have been better had the play nev&r
been produced. II can do no posslble
good and may DO a great amount OF
harmi
mo one denied the power OF the play.
Practically everyone stated that the pro-
duction worked on their feelings won
derfuily. but they would always add
that they did not like the play. ana
many of the sentiments presented In it.z
People differed materially as to the
strength OF the cast. some thinking that
the people playing the various parts
were competent, while others thought
two or three OF the leading people were
woefuIy weak. But the strength % the
cast was not the main. question with
anyone. ~.
II do not believe that any one was
very glad that they had seen The Clans
man, and ! know that for one would
not have felt any loss had / not seen
II. Now that ! have seen II, wish that
l had not
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1905-11-09
THE NEGROES
MUSTERED OUT
Capital City Guards Inef-
fectivc Organization.
ORDER OF THE GOVERNOR
Slack Soldiers Of Montgomery
Lose Their Place.
II is Heid That rAey Cannot BE Of SER
vice to state--Last Conn
pany to Bear
Arms.

An order issued yesterday from the
ONCE of Adjutant General w w. Bran
don, calling for the muster-out OF the
Capital City Guards, or Company "A,
marks the passing OF the last organi-
ration of negro soldiers from the mil
tia of the State OF Alabama.
That the company Is an "inenective
organization Is the reason assigned In
the order. While neither Governor
jerks nor the Adjutant General saw mt
TO discuss the reasons for eliminating
the negroes from the military OF the
State 1t Is understood that they are OF
purely a practical nature. The action
10 regarded as entirely removed from
any prejudice Of a racial sort.
To disabuse the minds OF the people
on this point II Is understood that the
word Ineffective" used In the order was
chosen advisedly. That the Capital
City Guards Is an efficient company in
itself is not doubted by those who
have seen the negro soldiers drill. That
they are of no use to the State 10 con-
ceded. 1t Is reasoned that In the er1er-
gencies for which the militia of n State
are needed the negro company could
not be called upon. They could net be
employed to suppress riots or dispense
a mob. These are the customary du-
ties OF the military of Alabama. The
company draws its expense from the
Sbdtts dnu 10 hAihS Ssh1AaSttt o1 idsASt
unwelcome since the State could get no
compensation.
No Law for Company.
In high military circles yesterday and
many times before the doubt was seri-
ously expressed that the military law
of Alabama countenances q negro or
sanization in the militia. II is claimed
that the law could be possibly inter-
preted as not contemplating a negro
company But aside from this phase of
the matter the order was decided upon
as explained in the pursuance OF prac-
teal policy.
Some may confound this turn in the
affairs of the Capital City Guards with
the incident of a negro band playing the
tune of Hang Jefr Davis to a Sour APP
PIE Tree" while marching with the me-
gro company up Dexter Avenue the past
summer, as was alleged by some who
heard the. music. There seems to have
cen rome doubt as to the strains of
the music but there were enough to
believe 1t was the traitorous song.
These signed petition asking for a
mps,er-out of the company md IL was
scppcs ed to have reached the Governor.
The petition, 1t IL understood, never
reached tho Governors hands.
II 1t has come to the ofiicial notice
of the Governor II Is reliably stated that
there would not be legal warrant for
expeilins the company from the milf
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1905-11-09

Total number Of inspections made WI
of fees paid into city treasury ~
Metcaif. $3.50; BY Stewart. 49Bs1o. II
n Samples OF milk collected from mn
several dairies show the following
average percentum Of butter fat: Craik.
400 per cent; Davis. 40 per cent;
Fleming. $50 per cent; Hughes $50
dale, 4.40 per cent: Reese. 3.eo per
cent; Scott. $50 per cent; WILLIAMS,
$50 per cent; Home Dairy, xfQ Peg
cent; Meadowbrook Dairy. t.10 PER
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1905-11-09
PISTOL DUEL IN SALOON.
--~e%--
One Of the Principals Dead and Peace
maker May Die.

Louisville, Nov. Sin a pistol fight
between Policeman John LaPaille and
william oliver. which took place In the
saloon of Harvey Coohs here today,
william oliver was shot FIVE times and
IL mortally wounded. and Harvey Coons
who tried to integfere was also prob
ably fatally injured.
Stories as to the cause are conflicting,
some saying 1t was the result of La
Paiiie's conduct at yesterdays election
and others that 1t was the elimination
of a long standing apmity between La
Paille and Oliver.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1905-11-09
Saturday Matinee and Night,
Laura MillartA In The
japanese Operatic Comedy
4lfIslx<x G1o4sGHxsz -

The Laura Willard Opera Company
comes to the Montgomery Theatre Sat
urday matinee and night. Miss Willard
Is acknowledged to be one OF our lead
ing primadonnas. The part of 20
Mimosa SAM In The Geisha," Is must
cally adapted to her cultivated voice.
The company Is composed of fifty peo-
pie and carry a complete production
both scenic and costuming. The prin-
cipal parts are portrayed by artists.
Seat sale opens this morning for both
matinee and night performances.
adv.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1905-11-09
wARM F1eIIr AZ s1nMFn1s.


Unusunlzy Excfting.
Memphis. Tenn, Nov. 8.--ToniRht|
closed one of the most heated munich
pal campaigns ever experienced In this,
city. There are two tickets iii the Held.
to be voted on at tomorrow's election.
one to be headed by Mayor James ~.
Williams, who seeks reelection. and the
other by James Malone, a prominent at
torney who is a candidate for Mayor.
During the course of the campaign spifs
tied charges and counter-charges have
been made.
The polls will be open at q. N. and
close at 4 p. m.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1905-11-09

During

The fire department answered two
alarms yesterday morning.
The first alarm, at S:55 o'clock, was
sent In from the residence OF Jesse Ia
wilson at 21s Catcma Street. A stove
had fallen down in the parlor of the
house ana set fire TO the carpet and
rug The blaze was extinguished with
Babcocks and the damage was about
$25. The house is owned by l. VIM
tiers.
The second alarm sent the DEPART
ment, at 11:35 o'clock, to the residence
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1905-11-09
The Fourth National Bank.

OF Jasrer rillard Clayton Park
Street, where defective fue in the
kitchen had ignited the roof. A small
hole was burned through the shingles
and tn damag, was about IS. The
house is owned by the occupant
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1905-11-09
ADJUSTMENTS.


Al. HI. Wilson.
AL H. Wilson the favorite German
dialect comedian in the rollicking COM
edy. The German GYPSY" will appear
at the Montgomery Theatre Friday
night. Thus far Mr.. Wilson has met
with a success unprecedented by a star
of this order. His repertoire of songs
include many new ones. They are, mo
Love Like Thine" Under the Harvest
Moon" Gretchen" The Love Trust"
MY German Rose" The Girl For Me-"
and a great yodel. Seats now on sale.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1905-11-09
fpECIAL TODAY AT DOVES

Almond, Pecan nnd Walnut Candy
also Panama PIums, zoe per pound.
These candies are guaranteed not to
have been fwenty-kour hours old, and
sell regularly at zoe per pound.
Cream pufRs also.
Hot bread and rolls every day.
DOWe'as
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1905-11-09

This Alabama monthly grows mora in-
teresting with each number. That for
November IL called 1.-The Thanksgiyins nan,-
ber." and contains n great deal ef inter-
esting matter. storys editorials. miscsli&nyt
etc.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-24

touch near the face At one side Is ar
ranged bunch OF shaded green veivet
roses. THIS teQus In the Rne de Ia Psix
costs lot Of money. but Is quite within
the. amateur artists province TO construct
Tho vogue of evening empire dresses has
had lis influence On jeweiry. as was bound
to be the case. and the jewelers. hsye work.
ed with the times In launching the serpent
bracelet. This rev development Is a long
golden monster with emerald eyes and
finely set diamonds at the Rail ana head.
The bracelet Is undoubtedly success. but
do not imagine for moIa@nt that IL fol-
lows the lire OF the old bracelet and winds
from the wrist upward, The latest ser
pent wrist ornament starts at above the
hand aud twines Itself i'm solder coils half
way To the elbow. Ii is fascinating ard
delightfully."- becoming worn with white
crepe lie chine empire gown embroidered
With gold in Greek key designs. The ser
pent bracelets are also made In Jet and
with low black empire dresses ere charm
ing. Sleeves on these gowns IL Will be re-
membered are quite short and are made
with small ard rather tight pun at the
arm hole.
II Is early to predict what coIors are TO
he tho favorites. Brown will be only I'm
the field" but blue. the old time navy
shade. so dear TO tie hearts OF our moth
erS bids fair to take the premiership. 1t r.
indeed a delightful color, which lends Itself
TO many lovely combinations. Besides 70 Is
becoming alike to blond and TO brunette.
Red IN sOft-s h1dss IS beloved OF ParlSiaus
and green in various shades particularly a
peacock green that IS half blue, is TO ha
seen in the early millinery. Hints OF black
come strongly to the fore for winter suits
ana even Very young girls to wear this
somber color. The Jackets are relieved
with colored collars and revers but white
either in lace or IN other fabrics IS TO la
tabooed as a trimming. The plain girl with
"A complexion not OF peach and cream has
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-24

a point where the blessings of mon In this
respect are made manifest-that is their
immunity at least from the --latest style"
In fact, the latest mode seldom sits be-
comingly on members of the masculine
sex. man may think he looks fashion,
able when he merely looks foolish But,
after all, most men are conservative in
matters of dress, and they would sooner
change the color of their politics than
the cut OF their trousers. An illustration
OF this strange feeling of theirs on ques-
lions of dress Is shown in the concen-
trated scorn implied by the word turn
coat. Mans conversation is never pc
dantic on paste buckles. wise on skirt
lengths or illuminating on coats
With woman it Is altogether differ
emit In her eyes a new gown Is more
precious than a new truth Change of
node. as of mind. Is the great character
istic of woman. and the more she changes
the more she fs the same. Novelty of at
tire is to her as the breath of life. and a
woman who has to appear always In the
same dress is no longer the same woman
Indeed. a sensitive creature condemned to
appear In the same dress for an In
termirable period would probably die a
lingering death. New frocks are new life
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-24

In the combination of these two styles,
making a most graceful article.
One point should always be kept IN View
when furnishing a room. and that Is Hight
Sometimes only small window is respon-
sible for the lighting of good-sized apart
ment. dark corner can therefore be
lightened by hanging III it picture framed
and mounted in white. A mirror also re
fleets light and is useful when used in the
same way. II mirror can be placed OPP
postte window the rays of light from the
window are caught. and the result Will be
that the room seems larger and lighter.
Another device for beautifyins a room Is
by the use of a mirror and a bunch OF
flowers These blossoms may be artificial.
but. of course. would be all the more beau
rifui If real The reflections In the glass
are lovely. There are a thousand aud one
charming schemes for making effective I'm
terror decorations. and il is wonderful how
soon one can accustom himself to the right
thing and realize that far more pleasing -
a bunch OF wild flowers in a quaint bowl
than the glare of more expensive ard In
artistic TRIES. Let your rooms be, as
should be your minds. calm, equally bal
anced and pure In design.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-24
The Morning Bath.

Cold baths In the morning are undoubted-
~ beneficial, but only to those persons who
have sufficient vital energy and nervous
force to insure good reaction. with no sub
sequent iaTguor or iaasitude. Many per-
sons who are greatly refreshed by their
morning bath feel tired or languid two or
three hours after it. When this occurs It
is conclusive evidence that the practice Is
harmful Persons who have an abundance
of blood and flesh. who are iymphatic or
sluggish in temperament and whose ner-
vous force is not depleted. can take cold
morning bath 10 advantage. Others who
are inclined to be thin, whose hands and
feet become cold and clammy on slight
provoca ton. who digest food slowly and as
Simulate IL with difficulty, who are nervous
and who have much on their minds should
avoid early morning cold bathing. For
such the bath before retiring at night II
recommended, as It should be followed by
rest of brain and body till eQuabIe condI-
items of circulation are re-established.
have such excttable nerves that they get
at once a perfect reaction from cold bath
ing but lose IN after effects more than the
value of the bath. This class of individ
uals should not battle too often and should
always use tepid water. choosing the tins
preferably before retiring.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-24

been warned therto against wearing black
but think she may take heart OF grace
from her French sisters. The Partisan wo-
men are not as rule what Is called beau
tffui, but they have the innate longing to
make the most OF their advantages and
will look as happy and pleased as IL they
were really beautiful. They viii this sea-
son put a fetching collar on their black
jackets and look attractive IN them a s
IL their features and skins were perfect
The furriers are beginning to speak for
themselves as to modes IN pel,s. and the
ediet has gone forth that Russian sable
Will again be chosen by those VINO can af-
ford it, while sealskin and Persian lamb
earacul, broadtaii. chinchilla and ermine
VIII come next in fashions favor Rather
a feature Will be long fur Jacket with
cutaway fronts like mans morning coat
1t Is decidedly elegant and to be especially
recommended for tall women
Long straight scarfs OF fur that draua
around the figure az did the chiffon scarfs
or the summer are to be modish All the
pl!ahle skins will be made up In this style
The NUTS have not revealed themselves
yet, but the fat designs of last winter are
likely to be among the modes OF this year
CATHARINE TALBOT.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-24

to women. who find In tho latest tint n
tonic compared with which qainine and
strychnfa are as moonlight unto sun
light. Many q new fur piece rsxt winter
will doubtless cure melancholy, and the
latest thing in neckwear points the way
to health.
And apropos of this fascinating neck
wear subject. the chemisette is taking
on new and aliurlng form and promises
to be Just as much sin vogue as ever.
the nifay and exclusively hne little things
so smart during the past summer. Those
az pique and linen of light weight laid In
small plaits are perhaps the prett.est Of
the new chemisettes. With them are
worn stiff little black ties.
The embroidered tie Is the latest nov
city, fashioned on the lines OF the small
butterfly anairs OF silk but made of
heavy linen and deliberately worked. The
neediework robs the tie OF all suggestion
OF mannishness. yet retains all the Sc
verify of the style The smartest of these
tailored ties, have on each end a large
flower or butterfly.
To bark back to the chemlsettes. dress
es made with these becoming little at
tachments~are- particularly attractive for
street costumes at this time OF the year
and one of tire best selections a wonaa II
can make. A coat and skirt costume
bought for fall il never heavy enough
for winter wear and next spring il is
apt to be de mode. but "A smart wool
gown made up in elaborate shirt waist
through September and October and by
DOMINIC natty separate coat will be
sufficiently warm for November The
modes are established then and one IS safe
in pJrchaSi sing a winter. suit.
Empire effects in coats gain in favor day
by day. and iucroyable collars and direc-
toire revers appear on the snlartest wraps.
There Is no doubt that this Is To be vel