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The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-05-03
CHARGE OF MURDER
!. 4. DUKE OF PHENIx CITY IN CO.,
 LUMBUs JAIL.
o,a Man Slew william Johnson--A Boy Rum Over by q Wagon and Is
 KiIIed--Third District

Columbus. Ga. May 2.--(special' )-- For what was today characterized py the coroner's jury as murder, J. A. Duke, a middIe-aged man of Phenix City. Ala, who is grandfather, oc- cupies a cell in Muscogee County Jaii' while William Johnson. ooes or the picker room at the Hamburger mills and also a middle aged man of family rests in a coffin in q local cemetery, with three bullet holes in his body
 The tragedy occurred last night aoout midnight at the home of Mrs. Laura O'Hern. a widow, on North Highlands Duke was sitting in the front room or his residence, when Johnson, who was drinking. entered. Duke says that Johnson demanded what Duke was do- ing there, to which the Alabarnian re- piled that he was there on business: that after a few more words Johnson terked out a knife. hennied him in a corner and made vicious stab at him, the knife cutting a long rent in the front of his coat. which he exhibits. He then drew his pistol and fired three shots at Johnson, who was immediate ly in front of him.
 Johnson, shot through the head, fell to the floor and died instantly. His life- blood ran out on the carpet in great pools, and he was lying in his gore when the police arrived. Duke went downtown and surrendered to the po- lice, saying he had killed a man. This was the first information regarding the tragedy.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-05-03
GRAND LODGE OF PYTHIANs.
Preparations for the Meeting to Be
 Held In Annaston.

Preparations for the Meeting to Be
 Held In Annasfon.
 Anniston, May 2.-(Special. )--Prepa- rations for the meeting of the Grand Lodge of the Knights of Pythtas of the grand domain of Alabama, here May IS and Is, are going rapidly forward. The general committee of lodges is &C., lively engaged in the work and every thing points to the most successful meeting in the history of the grand lodge.
 The committee is in receipt of a let ter from Grand Keeper of Records and Seal G. G. Miles. in which he says that from information he has received, the grand lodge meeting will surpass any ever held by the body in point of at- tendance and the committee is working to arrange for the largest number of delegates that has ever attended the grand lodge The committee has ar ranged for the headquarters of the ho- tel committee at the Alabama Hotel. in the room just south of the main en- trance The meetings of the grand lodge will be held in the circuit court room as has been announced
 The grand lodge officers have secur- ed rooms at the Alabama, which will be their headquarters. and Oxford Lake will be the rendezvous for all enter tainments in honor of the visiting brethren. At present a goodly sum has been raised for the entertainment by the committee that had it in charge and with the good support they have received, they may soon have a suffi- cient sum raised.
 It has been stated that Mathew Clark died at Coldwater Monday but it developed that he is still alive. The news came to Oxford from Coldwater through reliable channels. MT. Clark had a sinking spell Monday and it was thought he was dying, and that is sup posed to be the reason for the report. He, however, is in a critical condition now and little hope is entertained for his recovery. Oxford persons went to Coldwater to attend the funeral but found that MT Clarke was not dead.
 Rev. J. E. Garsuch, of Memphis. Tenn. preached his first sermon at the Church of Christ last night at the ser ies of meetings that is being conduct ed there. His subject was: The Cross of Christ" A large congregation greeted him and listened to a very Interesting sermon. The service will be at 7.30 o'clock tonight,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-05-03
Terrible Itching
 Scalp HunOr Badly Affected With Sores and Crusts- s-Extsndsd Down Behind the Ears-Soms Years Later Painful and itching PustuIss Broke Out on Lower Part of BOdy-SOn Also Affected.
A TRIPLE CURE BY
 CUTICURA REMEDIES

About ten years ago my scalp be- came badly affected with sore and itch- ing humors, orusts, etc, and extending down behind the ears. My hair came out in places also. was greatly trou- bled; understood 1t was eczema. Tried various remedies, so called, without et- feet. Saw your Cuticura advertisement, and got them at once. Applied them as to directions, etc, and atfer two weeks, think, of use, was clear as a whistle.
 T have to state also that late last fall. October and November. 1904, l was suddenly afflicted with bad erup- tion, painful and itching pustules, over the lower part of the body. I suffered dreadfully In two months, under the Skillful treatment of my doctor, con- joined with Cuticura Soap and Cuticura Ointment. found myself cured.
 Six years ago my son was laid up With severe cold, hard cough, and nnally painful eruption all over the body. l procured tine Cuticura Reme- dies as soon as possible. and after his IaltntuI use of same was as well as ever Tn two weeks, as we'll as I can re- call. He has never had a return of the illness, as far as know.
 nave always been pleased to com mend the Cuticura Remedies. and testify as to their efficacy I am a veteran of the late Civil War. '61-'65, between seventy and eighty years of age. Yours truly. H. Nj. F. Weiss, Rosenaond. Christian Co. Ill, Aug. s1, 1905
 Complete External and Internal Treat nent Tor every Humor. from PinaplAE to scrotula from Infancy to Age conslstins Of Cuticura Soap, sSc., Ointment Soc. Re. solvent, BOG. Gin form Of Chocolate Coated Pitls 25e. per vial of sol, may bs had of sii druggists. A single set often cures the most pruE & Chem Corp, Sole Props. Boston.
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The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-05-03
ro g,RoTECT GAME.
SpOrtsmen of Huntsville Organise An
 AaaOcfatfOn.


 Huntsville, May 2.-(Special)--A large number of sportsmen of this city have organized the Alabama Game and Fish Protective Association for the avow$d purpose of obtaining the pass age of laws that will protect the game and fish of the State from ultimate destruction The association is com noaed of members in every portion of Alabama. The warden system is en- dorsed by the organization, the plan being to provide for the support Of inc warden by nonresident hunting taxes and of deputy wardens by fines collected from violators of the law.
 Hon. R. R. Poole. commissioner of agriculture, endorses the movement In A letter in which he says: T think if very important that suitable laws he enacted for the protection of the birds of the State. The cotton States are threatened with the visitations Of the Mexican boil weevil and the farm CTS have no better friends assisting them in destroying these pests than the various game and insectiVorous birds that frequent our fields They should be protected from an economic standpoint as well as rom the stSho point of humanity"
 Friends and relatives of Bud Bell are securing subscriptions to a petition asking Governor Jelks to pardon Bell, who is in the penitentiary under sen tence of twenty years for killing Frank stewart of North Carolina. Bell got on a crazy drunk and proceeded to shoot up Papworth's saloon in the West End. killing Stewart whom he had never seen before. Bell is believed to be insane
 All games scheduled to be played during the remainder of the season by the ball team of the Conder training school of Huntsville have been called off. Non support by the people of Huntsville is assigned as the reason for this action. Games had been sched- uled throughout the month of May. The Conder team had started out at a record breaking pace, winning seven out of eight games. the only defeat being at the hands of Morgan in Fay etteville.
 A letter has boen received from Fa- ther J. T. Burns, of San Francisco, formerly pastor of St. Mary's Catholic church of this city. Father Burns was at MenIo Park and escaped injury in the earthquake. The buildings of the great Catholic University in which Fa- ther Burns is a member of the faculty, are ruined, according to the letter.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-05-03

morning they win be met by 6 band of the faithful at the gates. They will be. conveyed with ceremony to electric thsp hsh@sys T Rs Sd tas Sg%Sas of e encampment. Trey will be transported to the sylvan regions of Piokett fu fsasting. TS The '"fas fasted 'c calf and the s fruit Of the desert win be laid before
 Twenty nine minutes and a half af- ter o'clock is the hour set for the ceremonial session in Masonic Tenn arena and battle with the tiger. They iing of his claws. The world win new CT know how those who pass through the ordeal of admission Into the cir; cle of the tribe will suffer. TneirS VIII be the ordeals of 0ehennA-
 A traditional banquet wall wind dp the program of the day. Hours after the setting of the sun over sne wess- t~ be exact, the swarthy sons Of shs res. ort will file into the paaGuettng tah- ernacle at the New Exchange Hotel. hers sst ons c6iet 6f Inc Ss SoSlss of the tribe viii
 welcome the visiting sheilts. Across the board will pass the sparkiing va. va viands prepared for the faithful foi- lowers of Mahomet and his angels: Tomorrow will be said the, words or farewell, and the Arabs VIII hays re- Ers u'"rI "rt. profiters by the good tninsa that will have coIae to them during their conference in the Temple.
 JncIndrs inc following: W. W. Ran~ som fiiustrious Potentate; M. T. strad- ford Chief Rabban; "; s. Scott. Assis. . tant Rabban; p. J. Fox Hign Friest Guide: Fl. B. Gray, Treasurer; c. ]. Caeohegan, Secretary: C. A. Moffetss First Ceremonial Master; r R. Keisef, raEArnnnfui MuNfRfs l. D MAI- lock Director; ! $. Vance. Assistant Director; w J. Rushton, Marshal; Lew lazarus, Captain of Guard; T. F. Enr- hart, Outer Guard.
 Members of the local committee said last night that visiting Shrtners were to take notice and be on hand.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-05-03
ARABS COME TODAY
STEAMERS OF PANDORA TEMPLE TO
 INVADE MONTGOMERY.
They VIII Be Given a Barbeeue,
 Trolley Ride and a Banquet -
 GPand Ceremonial Tonight.

The Ancient Arabic Order of the No bfes of the Mystic Shrine will tnvade Montgomery today.
 and the south. the members Of the tribe of Zamora Temple will cross the Desert of Alabama to foregnther at the DrS5s orepsred ot No to mete out dire treatment to some thlrty-odd neophytes who have knocked at the Temple gates, and to see that the treatment is properly ad-
 More than 100 members of the tribe are hIther bound today, bronzed with the rays of the Alabama sun, ana bear of the order. Royal sheiks and chiefs high in the tribe will be at hand when the ceremonial rites are administered will be here. They will come from the Oasis of Birminghain. from the Oasis of Selma, from the Oasis of Tuskegee. moter parts of the desert. None but the women and children of the tribe will be left at home. to guard the tents " Today viii pass down Into the his tory of the Temple as eree letter day. Tn the pages of the Koran 1t faith in future generations to take notice and marvel. Wonderful things are to be done In the rites of the tribe herisIS have been planned for the ceremonies o The thirsty trayolers will travel lightly. They will not carry theS dates and figs with them. These the; will find awaiting them in the Oasis here, prepared by the trusty servants of the Oasis of Montgomery. The in- coming Nobles will be met with sa- laam's and welcome, and the greeting of peace be unto thee" Nrhey will leave singing hailelujahs to the praise of Allah and his bounty.
 When the caravan from the north bearing the pilgrims from Birmingham ham. reaches the city st II o'clock this
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-05-03
Wild Engine Does Damage.

When the hostler in the round house of the Birmingham Southern Railroad fired up one of the day engines at Pratt City he was startled when he dis covered that the throttle was open and the big monster began moving out of the house. The engine picked up speed as the steam increased and in short while thirty miles an hour was attained. Considerable alarm was felt as to the end of the wild run of the engine, the hostler fearing that the en- zine would get out on the main line and then havoc would result The night engine was jut going on to a side track when the wild engine came dashing along. The engineer succeeded in Ieav- ing the engine as the runaway collided. Both engines were badly wrecked and the track was torn up for some little distance. The damage done amounts to considerable.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-05-03
suiIt for Royalty.

The suit to recovery royalty on min eral lands in Bibb county brought by the Alabama Mineral Land Company against the Blocton -Cahaba Coal Com pany, was begun in Judge Senns dl- vision of the city court this morning
 The property in question is owned by the plaintiff company but Is operated under a lease by the Blocton- -Cahaba Coal Company, which was secured through a third party The defendant company claims that 1t made improve ments on the property, while the com plainant charges that the Improvements
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-05-03
BLEW OUT BRAINS
F. P. WRIGHT OF SHELBY COMMITS
 SUICIDE.
Placed MuzxIe of Gun Against His Head, and With Stick Pushed the Trigger-CauSe of Act
 Unknown.

Columbiana. May 2.-(special.)-E. P Wright of Shelby committed suicide Monday morning by shooting himself. If is said he placed the muzzle of the gun against his head and by the use of a stick. pushed the trigger, firing the gun and bloiwng his brains out.
 Ii is not known wkat was the cause of the rash act. He recently married A daughter of J. J. Keith.
 The commencement sermon of the Columbiana grade school will be preached by Rev. Joseph Dunglinson on next Sunday in the Presbyterian church.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-05-03
Mrs. V. Gale SnedecOr Dead.

Mrs. V. Gale Snedecor, aged 65 years. died Wednesday morning at o'clock at her late home in Woodlawn. The remains were taken to Greensboro in the afternoon and the interment will take place at that place Thursday, Mrs Snedecor's old rector, Dr. Cobb to of ficiate. Mrs. Snedecor was connected with the Snedecor family in this dis trict. She Is survived by a daughter Miss Winona Snedecor. The deceased was Miss Lula Harris, of Green county, and had friends by the score in that section of the state. She lived in this district about fifteen years.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-05-03
Mr.. KinE sue. for sl.44o.

AfIeging that She nursed and cared for Mir Fort during the past four years of his life. when ne was old and need ed constant attentions. Mrs. M. E. King has filed suit against $. B. Hatcher. executor of the will of Wyley Fort, de- ceased. of Talbot County. for s1,440 and interest. She alleges that Mir. Fort promised that she should be paid for her trouble.
 Death of William Cooper, Columbus, Ga.
 William Cooper. foreman of the local machine shop of the Central of Geor- gIa Railway, died yesterday afternoon of abscess of the liver. He was 5S years of age and leaves a family. The funeral this afternoon was attended by Creek tribe of Red Men, of which he was q member.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-05-03
Shelton Cnse ContInued.

The trial Of Thomas shelton. charged with the murder of Kate Ansley, was set for today in the criminal court shelton is said to have killed the woman year ago. when he and sew eral others were at house on Twen- ty-third street. Several couples were dancing, when someone IS said to nave knocked pipe from sneiton mouth and fight followed in which the wo- man was killed. Shelton went to In- dian Territory and his whereabouts was unknown until several weeks ago, when he was arrested and brought hack.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-05-03
pennsyIvanIa Bank CIo.e..

Washington. May 2.-The Belmont National Bank of New Salem. Belmont. Pa vas closed today on the report of the bank examiner that the bank is insoIvent The bank had a capital of so5 o0o. loans and discounts. S54.499. denosits S42.7SS. and total liabilities and resources Of 47a.isL
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-05-03
THE wIGwAM HOTEL.
To Open Soon.

The public will note with gratlf1ca- ton that this popular Indian Spring. Georgia, Hostelry will be open for the reception of guests on May 10th. under the management. of Messrs. Scoville Brothers.
 There is every prospect for an even more enjoyable season than was ever before afforded in the hostelry of this famous place of resort. one already famous for anIusements in the way of dancing, bowling. tennis, swimming billiards. pool, driving, etc, together with orchestral music morning, after noon and evening" adv
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-05-03
LEE-LAwRENCE.
Popular Young Couple Are United II
 Marriage At Cedar Bluff.

Centre, May 2.-(Special)-The we'd ding of pr. Lucien Tennant Lee, a prominent young physician of Centre, and Miss Nora Lawrence, the daughter of James R. Lawrence, occurred at the Methodist church at Cedar Bluff Tues day evening. The ceremony was per formed by Rev. J. M. McClesky of Valley Head. 1ir. and Mrs. Lee will visit points in South Alabama on a short bridal tour before returning to Centre
 W. J. Burke merchant of this place made an assignment failure for the benefit of his creditors yesterday to E. R. Wente, assignee. His liabil- ities are S4.250. and assets $2.500.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-05-03
yote in Thlrd pistrict.

The vote in the recent primary of the Third Alabama Congressional Dis trict. consolidated at Union Springs. Ala. yesterday by the District Demo- cratic Executive Committee. shows that Henry D. Clayton received 7.475 votes and his opponent H. L.. Martin, 2.o57.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-05-03
Met Terrible Death.

Joel A. Harris, 15 -year-old son of J. T. Harris, met a terrible death near Meadows crossing, in Lee County. Ala. while haIling lumber from his fathers saw mill. While going down steep hill the lumber on the wagon slipped. striking the horses. The team ran away. throwing the boy out. and the
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-05-03

wagon wheels passed over his body. When his father reached the scene the boys first inquiry was as to what his mother said when she heard of the ac- cident. He died in an hour.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-05-03

were not authorized. The suit is to recover s2,276. being the royalty on coal taken from the property at seven cents per ton.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-05-03
,. A. statum IxilIs His Cousin.

J. A. Statum, of Crocker Mines, in the western part of the county, came into the city this morning and surren- dered to the sheriff, announcing that he had shot and killed his cousin, 9th CT Woods. who worked for the Pratt Consolidated Coal Company, a short dis tance from Crocker Mines. Statum an- nounced that he left his home yester- day afternoon to go to Flat Creek, but decided to turn back. When he ar- rived at his home he found his wife screaming for help and his cousin. who was IS years of age attempting an assault. He stated further that he drew his weapon and fired. infIicting a wound which caused death in few hours. In company with his wife Sta- tum went to the home of his father in-law and upon the advice of the lat ter came to the city and surrendered. He states that there were no witnesses except himself and wife Statum and Woods both were coal miners.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-05-03

Did YOU ever run across the man who tells YOU how much differently he would have acted in certain instances had hs been in your placer
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-05-03

fui little French-designed GOLD-PLATED trinhet boz. hard snsmeled in pretty col ee .x.r nsaSe md we Wa,,t sysry Pesier to have one. Ten cents in stamps is asked as of cascarsts witE which this this dainty S t' box is loaded.
 Send today. be sure to mention this paper and write your address plainly. Address Sterling Remedy Company. Chicago New York.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-05-03
Murder Caae on Trial.

The case of Jay 70. Ryan, charseu with the murder of Dewitt Davis, was begun in the criminal court this morn
 ing before Judge Samuel E. Weaver The entire forenoon was consumed m preparing the list of witnesses ana at il 80 o'clock the drawing of the Jury began. There are about forty witheseeS In the case and it Is expected several days will be taken up in hearing the evidence.
 It will be remembered that Davis was killed at the Frisco roundhouse last September. He and Ryan were both employed as engineers on the Frisco railroad, and the shooting was the result of a quarrel.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-05-03
WANTED.

SOME ONE to take care Of my piano for its use until October. Reference required. Address Piano. care Advertiser. thu-sat WANTED-ReliabIe people to know about our New Scale s400 Luden & Bates Piano; fourth club now forming at s2s7. with stool and scarf Pay S10 at first. then $S month and interest L. & B. Pianos are warrant ed for a life time In, case of death of purchaser, we give family receipt in full For balance due on piano: you keep 1t in inc home. Be in time; write for book let N. 40. Ludden Bates. Savannah. Ga.
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The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-05-03
Magazine Blows Up.

The powder magazine at the ruck quarry of the Sloss-Sheffield Steel ana Iron Company at North Birmingham blew up this afternoon shortly after D o'clock. The shock broke out windows in houses for several miles around. One negro was killed and another so badly hurt he cannot recover. B. w. Gorwin. bookkeeper for the Sloss-shef- field Company at the quarry, was bad ly hurt and may die. The damage done to houses within three miles of the place will amount to several hundred dollars.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-05-03
WANTED-FEnIALE HELP.
wANTED--A0ENTs.
COMPLEMENTARY.

WANTED-Traveling salesman. Must fur nish references and Invest s1.000 % in first class per cent. bonds. Salary and ex- penses paid. Experience not required. we teach business at our mills. The Wheeling Roofing and Cornice Company. Wheeling. W. Va -et
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-05-03

Home is no. complete without the ever ready Box of Cascarets. Ten cents buys a small one at the Corner Drug Store.
 Be very careful to get the genuine. made only by the Sterling Remedy Com pany and never sold in bulk. Every tab let stamped "ccc."
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-05-03
FINANCIAL.

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 S034 Lawrence Avenue. Toledo. Ohio. Ut MONEY to loan on watches. diamonds. jew slFy. guns and pistols. don't worry your friends when in need of c small loan come 10 us: our business is strictly confidential. Montgomery Loan Go. #
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-05-03

1T AMAt Don't be frightened MAI but be warnedl
 NWll Every Mother knows. or A<V A should know. that the terrible Mortality among little children Is caused by Stomach and Bowel troubles. colic. Sour curd. Cholera Iniantum. Summer Complaint, Measles. Rashes, Scarlet Fever --even Mumps-haye their first cause in constipation.
 The Delicate Tissues of Baby's Bowels will not stand rough treatment. Salts are too violent. and Castor oil will only grease the passages, but will not make and keep them Clean. Healthy and Strong:
 
 There Is no other medicine as safe for a child as cascarets. the fragrant little Candy Tablet, tha. has saved thousands of families from uhhappinsss.
 The Nursing Mother even in good health should always keep her own Bowels Loose. and her Milk Mildly Purgative by taking cascarss at night before going to bed.
 No other medicine has this remarkable and valuable quality. Mama takes the Cascaret. Baby gets the Benefit.
 Cascarets act like strengthening Exercise on the weak little bowels of the growing babe, and make them better able to get
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-05-03

ILLUSTRATE Your ads See us right away about some cuts. The Advertiser EnKrav- Ing Co. V. Fl. Hanson Manager, phone
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-05-03
WANTEp-BoARp OR ROOM.

WANTED-At once. two or three unfurnish- ed rooms Phone 10s1. BOARD Wanted with private family by young man. Address E. A. O.. care Adver- tisar.