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The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-01-27
COURT AT GREENsBoRo.
Jury Term Now on and Several Cases
 Hare nanr nfnnnanA nR

JuFy Ferm NOW on and Several Cases
 Have Been Disposed of.
 Greensboro. Jan. s.-(Special) )-The jury term of the Hale county court convened here Monday. Several eases have been disposed of.
 The Literary and Scientific Associa- tion met at the residence o; Dr. S. C.. Carson last night, The feature of the evening was paper by pr. Carson on "The advance medical science has made combating disease" His paper was much coinplimented. being well pre- pared and well delivered. This asso- citation is in a fiourishing condition. and Is composed of Greensboros literati.
 All over the State many friends of the late John Haulner Cobbs. who died in Apatzingan, Mexico. January 14th. 1906, will be interested to know that letter has been received by his fath- CT, Rev. E. H. Cobbs of this place. from personal friend of Mir Cobbs. The letter states that death came after an illness of only four days, with a vio- lent type of malarial fever, closely all lied to yellow fever. He had every attention from trained nurses and phy- sicians, but to no avail. MT, Cobbs was born and reared in Greensboro where everybody was his friend. Kind hearted. magnetic. cheerful and true. he 'endeared himself to every one with whom he was thrown.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-01-27
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 In discussing the servant problem which was mentioned a few days ago in connection with the ideas of several ladies to- organize for self-protection, several gentlemen claim that thestate- ments concerning the impudenee, unre- liability and utter incompetency of the average negro servant in Ensley are not exaggerated in the least.
 It Is stated that every negro woman of any intelligence at all Is a member of one or more of the various lodges for negro women and that most of these lodges meet almost every day. and that If small part of the interest shown in their lodges was bestowed upon their work the conditions would be better. The housekeeperes claim that the ser- wants must not be denied permission to attend these lodge meetings with the utmost regularity or the servant will leave without further notice.
 It Is claimed that the conditions in EnsIey are much worse than at other places, because of the fact that the in- dustries furnish work at good wages to the negro men and a predominant characteristic of the Southern ncSro woman is not to work as long as there is no hunger.
 In a great many homes in Ensley the people have abandoned in disgust the idea of trying to keep servants under the present conditions. Several ladies who are interested in the formation Of an alliance for improving the servant question claim that their principal trouble lies in the failure of house wives to conform to the rules of uni- formity.
 A servant that Is utterly incompetent and unreliable at one place will be hired by some one else at higher wages and be told that she is a perfect jewel" thus increasing her propensity to impudence and shirlSing of duties Il is expected that the movement under discussion by the ladies will develop in- to a perfect organization and com plete reformation of the servant prob lem.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-01-27
THE EVIDENCE IS IN
SOLICITOR PARKS ARGUES FOR
 NORDAN,s CONVICTION.
Tells 0f Defendants COurtshIp of NOIa MOuring--Her MarrInme--The Threas of Her Husband to
 End Her Iake.

AbbevilIe Jan. 26.--tSpecial )---rhe Nordan trial Is now drawing to a close. All of the witnesses have been examin- ed and Solicitor Parks tonight is ad- dressing. the Jury in behalf of the State.
 The defense introduced large num- Der of witnesses today to show that Nordan's previous character had been good. It also placed witnesses on the stand to endeavor to strengthen the theory that the deceased committed suicide.
 Beneath the glare of the lamps, with the pale. and wan face of Walter Nordan, the defendant. in the back ground and with the tall and striking figure of Solicitor Parks dramatically addressing the jury. the court room presents rather weirc appearance. The large audience. which Is compos- ed partly of ladies, is listening atten- lively to the solicitors terrible renun- citation of Nordan. He has told tho l jury how Travis Mourning an honest and respectable citizen Of Henry county, loved his daughter How he sent her to school and educated her and how yet a school girl Walter Nordau courted her and won her ar fections. And then, in dramatic manner. he told the Jury how the defendant took advantage of Nola Mornings great love and seduced her Innd ruined her. Then, with the penitentiary staring him in the face on the charge of bastardy, he reluctant l Iy consented to marry her.
 Solicitor Parks told of the statements that Nordan had made that if he did marry the girl she would not live two months. He stated that in three weeks after the marriage Nordan procured strichlne and administered it 10 the young woman whose life he had ruined
 The state has weaved a close web around Norden and his skilful counsel are making herculean efforts to extracts him from 1t. Solicitor Parks will be followed by M. Espy, NJ Sol lie. and B. G. Farmer for the defense while P. 4. McDaniel and General Oates will make the closing argument for the state. The speaking will close tomorrow at twelve o'clock when the jury will retire to form a verdict.
 Retail Grocery AasOcIatiOp
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-01-27
yrvlnr vn. Turned Dor.p.

Bram Stoker. who for many years was connected with the management of the late Sir Henry Irving. tells Of an amusing incident which occurred during the players tour of the middle west says Harper's Weekly.
 It appears that Irving, In order to break a Tong jump" from Chicago to another city. was desirous of securing for one night the theatre of a town in Indiana. Accordingly. Stoker wired the individual who was both proprietor and manager of the playhouse in ques- tion requesting that Sir Henry Irving be given a nights engagement.
 In a short time Mir Stoker received the following: Does Irving parade7" When shown this the distinguished Briton was much amused. He directed Storker to reply that Irving was a tragedian. not a minstrel
 The further reply came: Don't want Irving unless ha naradaS
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-01-27
Keennn Is Fined e1Oo.

The decision In the case of Caleb Keenan, negro who runs pool room in Hinton Alley. between Washington and Franklin Streets. and who was tried in Police Court yesterday morn ing, was rendered at the sitting of the court this morning by Mayor Atkins Three negroes were recently arrested in the place operated by Keenan for gaming and disorderly conduct and Keenan was arrested for running n gambling house.
 After the testimony in the case had been taken in Police Court yesterday morning. Mayor Atkins held np his de- cision. When the court convened this morning he assessed a fine of SlO0 against the negro.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-01-27
Impostcrs Abroad.

Chief of Police Wier has received communications instructing him to look out for a man and woman travelling as man and wife and taking orders for Chicago tailoring concerns The orr ders accepted must be accompanied by part payment on the goods The last place visited was Slyacaugs. Ala. a small place thirty or forty miles east of Birmingham. It Is believed that the couple Is headed to Birmingham and an effort will be made to effect an arrest here. The man is travelling un- der the name of Simmons. One-sof the tailoring concerns in Chicago has noti- fled Chief Wier that the woman Is an imposter.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-01-27
WHAT CAUSES DANDRUFFt
|Greatest European Authority on Skin
 Diseases Says It's q Germ.

Il The old idea that dandruff is scales of ~kin thrown off. through a feverish con Idition of the scalp, is exploded. Prof. lITnna. Hamburg, Germany, European \ lsnthority on skin diseases, says dand- -uff is A germ disease. The germ bur rows under the scalp, throwing up lit- ltIe scales of cuticle, and sappiug the
 ,,,taIIty of the hair at the root. The |Eoniy hair preparation that kills dand-
 U,,et germs is Newbros Herpiclde. De
 ata,, the cause, you remove the eff lSaot :" Not only cures dandruff. but
 n.ons falling hair and permits a luxu-
 riant growth Delightful hair dress
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 aycide Co. Detroit, Mich. E. G. Fowler, |lspecial agent. MS1. slu sa Iu.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-01-27
RATS DIE

when They Eat Stenrns' Electric hHt
 and Roach Paste.
 Ii ia the easiest thing in the world to ktII off rats and mlce-just use Stearns' Electric Rat and Roach Paste.
 The Paste contains a peculiar chemt- cai that when swallowed, creates a burning sensation. and the rats and mice which eat it rush out of the house in search of water and never re- turn.
 Stearns' Electric Rat and Roach Paste is sold everywhere or sent ex- press prepaid on receipt of price. Stearns Electric Paste Go. Chigago, I'll Small size 25 cents; hotel size,s eight i,aAa the quantity. $l.0o
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-01-27
p,rw,vrbam,s PopuIntIon.

I The twenty-first Issue ot the Blr-
 rrInr rhaun city directory is out and con |tsins 52,240 names. which means cit |Iizenship of 96.72O. The names were |Irathered in Birmingham, Avondale, IWoodlawn and West End. whose prox- |bmity renders them practically part |bf Birmingham. The information does |not touch any one in Ensley, Pratt |LClty or Bessemer. The information knows that almost all the names are |khose of people who are in Birmingham |lnroper every day or are employed There.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-01-27
Cnae Agaipst Waasworth.

The case of Jesse Wadsworth, q North Montgomery merchant. charged with violating the city's revenue law was yesterday continued by the re- corder for hearing until Tuesday January 30.
 Mir WadswoTth was arrested by Mounted Patrolmen Smith and LaPrade Wednesday afternoon on a warrant sworn out by City Clerk c. P. Harda- way, alleging that the merchant was selling beer without q license Wads- worth conducts a saloon and grocery store on Groom street.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-01-27
panrerous Yvennona in cem.

The jailers at the county jail in making the rounds of the variohs cells today discovered a piece of steel. ground down to a butcher knife, and also q slug of iron in cell occupied by John Dickson, alias Black Dime. who is In the prison on charge of assault with intent to murder When questioned the negro stated that the dangerous weapons did not belong to him. He did not make any kick about the confiscation of the weapons.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-01-27

twenty friends were present and the games were played at live tables Mrs. Freeman won the first prize. lace handkerchief, and Miss Mary Howard captured the second prize, set Of cards. After the game. two-course luncheon was served. Among those present were Mrs. Freeman. Misses Melvin, Hunter. Nelson, Parmelia Jones, Katheryn Milhous, Genevieye Smith, Mary Galt, Rosebud Land. Nell McKinnon, Ida Jarvis. Sarah Morgan, Alligene Driver. Carrie Wilkins, Mary Howard, Clara Galloway and Houston Tissier. 4
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-01-27
Paying Poll Taxes.

Through persistent efforts. many cit |hzens in this county are paying their |Inoll taxes, thus qualifying to partlci- |lnate in the primaries and elections to Make place this year. More than five thousand people have paid the taxes land it is figured that before next Thursday when the time limit is up |khere will have been eight thousand
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-01-27

noon. The largest deed of the year was filed in this court, however. It is the deed conveying the lot on the corner of First Avenue and Twentieth Street 10 the Eugenotto Construction Com pany. It is made out by the First Ma tional Bank and places the purchase price at Sl73.500. This is the property on which a ffteen-story building will be erected.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-01-27

who will have paid the required amount. The tax collector has appoint ed sub-agents in the various towns and cities in the county so that all citi- zens can pay conveniently.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-01-27

The original Laxative Cough syrup Es ;. Sneis all cold from the system by ht cathartie on the bowels, Sssnnedy's Laxative Honey and Tar Is anrtsin. safe and harmless cure for Seidr. eroup and whoopng cough:
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-01-27

Nothing but fertilizers, cotton Hnu money, mighty good things. Get ie FERTtLIZEhs anu High Grade Acid Phosphates.
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The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-01-27
,,..or of Mrs. Freeman.

Mrs. Frank Freeman of Rome Ca and pretty bridge whist party this lI. morning when she was entertained by Miss Marion Melvin at her nome on Church Street For the occasion the large parlor was tastefully decorated with palms and pink carnauohs' Aoout
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-01-27

National Retail Grocers Association. in convention here today. elected ofh- cers headed by John A Greene of Cleveland, President The convention will meet in Dallas Tex, next year.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-01-27
Executive Committee to Meet.

The Dallas County EXECUTIVE tom- mittee will hold a meeting al the Court House next Tuesday at r. o'clock for the purpose of setting q date for the holding of the county primaries It seems to be the wish of the most of the members to hold the county primaries the same day the State primary is held' August 27
 Alter the date for holding the prl- mary has been set. 1t is thought the candidates will begin to announce. Some of the well informed ponticlahs of inc city are of the opinion that there will be more aspirants for the Legisla- ture in the coming primary than there has ever been before and that the race will be a warm one.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-01-27
Wuutcd In Mcmnhin.

warrant charging highway robbery and assault with Intent to murder against Phelan Harris. who was arrest ed ir this city some days ago by ohi eei Nix, was received this morning from the Chief of Police of Memphis. Har ris was arrested on suspicion of being the man wanted in Memphis. Requisi- tion papers are being requested and will arrive in the city about. tomorrow, when Detective Hum, of the Memphis department will arrive in the city to take charge of the prisoner
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-01-27
social nnd PernonnI.

Miss Lillian Brewster. soprano of the Robin Hood Opera Company. lwho was taken sick here last Saturday. has suf- ficiently recovered so as to reJotn the company. During her sickness, Mss Brewster, who is an. Alabama girl has been the guest of Mrs. Tom Bender, who knew hor at the Athenean Semin- ary in Columbia.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-01-27
c,oxo,. Attracted Attention.

A coyote in box at the express of- aca toSsv attracted the attention of a great many who passed The coyote is the property of P J. Loughlin of this citv' who purchased the animal during d recent trip to oklahoma Terrltory
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-01-27

Join the buIsins pocket crOwd-fhose who use D0ybreak Fertilizers.
 If. MARKS 4 GAYLE.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-01-27
wuI Run for LerInIture.

Sam Lacy, one of Dallas County's most influential planters, and who re- sides in the Fork district of the county, was a visitor to the city today. While here MT. Lacy told some friends that at the next Democratic primary he would be a candidate for the Legisla- ture Mir. Lacy will make strong race, his friends say. and they are con- fident that he will poll enough votes to make him member of the next House. It is understood that Col, k. D. Berry. of this city, who has before been a member of the lower House will also be a candidate.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-01-27

Mrs. Edwards of Auburn came yes terday to be with her brother mr. Ken nedy, who Is i'll here. t.t,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-01-27
HnwuII,n Govcrnor sIck.

Honolulu. Jan Ex-Governor Carter is seriously ill., He is suffering from a high fever with some indications of typhoid.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-01-27
FOND OF BANANAS
BIRMINGHAM B0Ys START FOR
 CENTRAL AMERICA.
Agent of Steamboat at selma I.curps
 Their Story nnd Proposed yoy- aGc fo Tropics Is Indefln-
 ftely Postponed.
Advertiser Burspu,

Advertiser Bureau. | sf} Selma, Jan 26. The story of two Birmingham lads and came to Selma with the intention of going down the Alabama River to Mobile and at that port embarking for one of the Central American republics. is told by Eugene Williams. the pop- ujar agent of one of the steamers that ply the Alabama River. Mir. Williams says that the two boys. whose names are Houston Snyder and Dave Williams. reached the city on the passenger train Wednesday morning and later in the day they went to a steamer at the city wharf and tried to get passage to Mo- bile.
 On account of the youth of the two lads Mir. Williams suspected that they had run away from home. and he took them to the office. where he questioned sthep. The youngest of the two boys, Houston Snyder. who is about II years of age, told Mir. Williams that the pre- vious night they had run away from their home in Birmingham.
 Mir Williams got into communication with Snyder.s father over the telephone and was asked to hold the boy until Mr. Snyder came after him. Mir Sny- der took his son home last night. The other boy is still in the city and has secured employment. Mir. Williams said that the two boys told him that they were very fond of bananas and that they intended to make their way to some Central American country where they could pick the fruit and get all of it they wanted.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-01-27
NcNiIIaD-ChIlders.

At the home of the brides parents in Mckinley, Marengo County last night at 8 o'clock, occurred the marriage or Miss Nellie McMillan of that place to R. T. Childers of this county: After the ceremony the young coupe were thJs morning on their way to their fu- ture home near this city. ,
 The bride is most talented and charming young woman while the groom is well known young planter of this county.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-01-27

Mrs. Gee of Burnsyille is here for few days with friends.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-01-27

Mrs. Dusenberry and children of New York are in the city visiting her sister Miss Julia F. Clarke.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-01-27

Miss Clara Galloway will entertain few friends tomorrow morning at whist at her home on Dallas Street.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-01-27

John Barkley, postmaster or hohir ,r Ga, Is in the city visiting Mrs' T Walters.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-01-27

Mrs. Edwin Murray and little dausn- ter of Nashville. Tenn, are visiting relatives in the city.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-01-27

Mir. and Mrs. G. c. Vaughan have re- turned home after spending several months in New York city.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-01-27

Gaston stolenwerck of Uniontown was in the city yesterday
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-01-27
u,- nesd Filed.

For the first time since the first day of January not a single marriage It. eense had been issued in the Probate once up to an early hour this after
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-01-27

Mir. and Mrs. Claude King passed through the city yesterday en route to San Antonio, Tex.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-01-27

Messrs. King and Will Buck of Ham burg were here yesterday.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-01-27

Misses spiegler and Metcalfe, wne st' tend school at the Judson' were m 'he city yesterday.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-01-27
William NickeRs Shat to Death While
 Engaged In Quarrel.

Engaged In Quarrel.
 Decatur, Jan 26.--( Special )-Rela- tlves in New Decatur this morning re- ceived a telegram from Coal City. Ala. near Birmingham, stating that William Nickens was shot dead there last night while engaged in a quarrel. No details of the killing were given.
 Nckens's brother and several other rela lives reside in New Decatur and Nickens formerly lived there He was a member of the Independednt Order of Odd Fellows and of the Junior Order United American Mechanics,
 His brother left for Coal City this afternoon and will bring the remains here for burial.
 West Decatur is experiencing a building boom. Some fifteen residence es, costing on an average of $1,200, each, have been built there in the last few months. Contracts are now let for sixteen other residences to be built at once and others will follow soon.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-01-27

An extremely sensitive lady in Elgin, H., wants q divorce because her hus- band snores all night long. She is en- titled to it. for the illustrious bard struck q popular chord when he sang: ..yavn. and the world yawns with you: snore and you sleep alone"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-01-27
KILLING IN COAL CITY.

Tako the Children to See "CinIeFeIIa," BijOu Matinee Today.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-01-27
Annual Ma.aue Ball.


 The Amicitite Club rendered to its members and guests last night at Riv- erview Pavilion the clubs annual mssque ball. The occasion proceed most enjoyable and was one of the most de- lightful affairs in the history of the club. The masquers were out in many colors and afforded much amusement, Costumes were appropriate and had been selected with great care. There was much speculation as to the identity of these in costume.
 The dance began at 8 o'clock when Professor Greene's orchestra played the opening waltz There were present about eighty couples, thirty of whom were masked.
 Much of the pleasure of the evening was. due to the committee on arrange mepts. which consisted of O. C. Wolfe Mike Hindsman and Will Moore and to the floor manager. W. T. Paulovitch. Among the masquers who deserve mention were: Miss Laporte as "Vio- let's" Miss May as 'Goodluck;' Mrs Will Arcadia and Miss veasly as 'Imps of the Devil;" Miss Garrick as a "Fenc- ing Girl" and Misses Annie Donovan and Katie Kelly were quite charming as Cowboy Girls" Among the men; Tom Kelly as Clown" Messrs Barnes and Jones as Uncle Sam's 1aFS, anu NltSsTS nAOoAcs and Wolfe, as Texas Cowboys" were good.
 Among those present were: Mir and Mrs. K A. Phi1en. Mir. and Mrs A. D. Moore, Mir. and Mrs. Dan Brisiin, Mir and Mrs. E. D. Moore, Mir. and Mrs. Sam Smith, Mir. and Mrs. Reed Williams, Mfr and Mrs. Win Quinn. Mrs. W. J. Gard ner of Montgomery; esdames Norris Wiggins, Will Arcadia, James Kelly and Misses Gardner, Mulcahy and Duffy with Mfr. Bazemore of Montgomery Miss Carrie Wiggins with T. J. Wig gins, Jr., Miss Veasley of New Orleans with Steve Allen, Miss Katie Kelly with J. W. Moore, Miss Garrick with ]. NJ Hindoman. Miss Cannon of Mobile with Tom Kelly, Miss Lucille Reynolds with Jeff Berry, Miss Annie Donovan with o. c. Wolfe, Misses Belle and Genie Donovan with D. J. Donovan, Miss Mary Clancy with W. T. Paulovich. Miss Mamie Weaver with c. c. Northrup Miss Laporte with George Wright, Miss Maggie May with Clarence English Miss Everhart with Martin, Miss Smith of Knoxville, Tenn, with Dave Grif' fin, Miss Griffin with John Griffin, Miss Bryant with Joseph Bryant, Miss Tdna Butler with Sam Wilson Miss Viola Butler with -, Miss Maggie Wood with J. A. Sadler, Miss Ola Latham with c R. Jones, Miss Rentz with Mir. Jones Miss Greene with Mir. Greene, Miss Ethel Gay with Robert Gay, Frank Binford. Will Jaster. Rufus Hagg. w B. Williams, Mir. Quailes.