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The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-02-01
GRAND JURY'S WORK
REPORT MADE TO COURT IN JEFF
 PERSON COUNTY.
Opinion Expressed That Traffic In Intoxicating Liquors And Gambling Are Two Of the worst Evils in
 Existence.

Birmingham, Ala, Jan. 3l.--(Special.) The grand Jury for the January term in Jefferson county, today, filed It's fi- nal report in the criminal court, and the most important part thereof. in addition to reporting a large number of cases investigated and the returning of 260 true bills it expresses the opinion that the traffic fin intoxicating liauors and gambling are two of the worst evils which are prevalent in this coun- ty. Anent these evils the report says:
 We venture the assertion, make the fine and punishment for carrying com cealed weapons as much as you please, but saloons, hop-jack joints and honk- a-tonk stands will compel the sober. law abiding citizens to carry their pis- tols in self-defense, Give every man in the county a pistol and razor, and cut the drinking out. and you will have less carrying of concealed weapons, less murder. less gambling, less immor- ality. and more prosperous and better people. Another result Of drinking and gambling is embezzlement, forgery and false prstences. which constitute nearly one-sixth of all the offenses with which this grand jury has to deal. While 1t is true that a great many of these acts are committed by persons who are hardened criminals, 1t is new ertheless a fact that large number of bueu are tFdCSdDle LO Qrinkln& anu gambling. In many instances a man intrusted with money becomes intoxi- cated. vsits the gambling house and the result is he commits a criminal act in the vain endeavor to cover up his shortage. Burglary and grand lar eeny seems to ,predominate; occasion ally there are cases of assault and bat tery with weapon, but assault with
 intent to murder, occur far too fre- quent, and in two-thirds or more of the latter cases examined by us. the lnflu- ence of intoxicating drinks has pro- -voked the difnculty. It seems that 8 person under the influence of drink, of- tener than otherwise, commences the
 row and uses his pistol, knife or razor
 to maim for life, rkill, someone for al-
 most an imaginary provocation. We consider intoxicating liquors and gambling two of the worst evils we
 have in our midst. but have been un- able to get the proper witnesses before | us to reach the gamblers"
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The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-02-01
THE VALUE OF CHARCOAL.
Few People Know How Useful 1t is in
 Preserving Health and Beauty.

Preserving Health and Beauty.
 Nearly everybody knows that char coal is the safest and most efficient disinfectant and purifier in nature, but few realize its value when taken into the human system for the same cleans
 Charcoal Is a remedy that the more you take of 1t the better; 1t Is not drug at all, but simply absorbs the gases and impurities always present in the stomach and intesttnes and carries them out of the system.
 Charcoal sweetens. the breath after smoking, drinking or after eating on- ions and other odorous vegetables; ,
 Charcoal effectually clears and i'm proves the complexion, 1t whitens the teeth and further acts as natural and eminently safe eathartic.
 It absorbs the injurious gases which collect in the stomach and bowels; 1t disinfects the mouth and throat from the poison of cstarrh.
 All druggists sell charcoal in one form or another, but probably the best charcoal and the most for the money Is in Stuarts Charcoal Lozenges; they are composed of the finest powdered Willow charcoal, and other harmless antisep- tics in tablet form or rather in the form of large, pleasant tasting lozenges, the charcoal being mixed with honey.
 The daily use Of these lozenges will soon tell In much improved condition of the general health, better complex iion, sweeter breath and purer blood and the beauty of It is, that no possible harm can result from their continued use, but on the contrary, great benefit
 A Buffalo physician. in speaking of the benefits of charcoal says: T ad. wise Stuart's Charcoal Lozenges to all patients suffering from gas in stomach and bowels, and to clear the complexion and purify the breath, mouth and throat; I also believe the liver Is great ly benefited by the daily use of them they cost but twenty-fiYe cents a boa at drug stores. and although In some sense patent preparation. yet believe I get more and better charcoal In Stu art's Charcoal Lozenges than in any of the ordinary charcoal tablets.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-02-01
snifa. fnr nnmarer.

Lee J. Mark, an attorney, has ...ed suits against Sigfrfed Steiner in two cases, one claiming $10,00O for per- sonal abuse and $l0,Vs. for alleged damages for assault and battery. A suit for $500 said to be on account was filed by Lee J. Marx against Steiner Brothers. In the first two cases 1t is alleged by the paintiIl that serious accusations were made against his honor and integrity in the presence of divers persons.
 Will N. Rowe. a minor, through his next best friend, L. E.. Rowe, has filed suit i nthe city court against W. N. Creiin, doing business under the name of the Birmingham Boiler Works, for S5,000.. The suit is for alleged per sonal injuries said to have ueen sus- tained by the minor.
 Mrs. Kate Eggler, who was formerly Mrs. Rake Kelman, widow of MllIIam court against Inc Age-Herald Publish ing Company for $l0,000. The suit is based on articles said to have been published about her.
 Hubert Treherne vs. the Blrming- ham Railway, Light and Power Com pany. is the sty4e of suit for $1.O00 filed in the city court today. It ss claimed the plaintiff was made to fall by the sudden jerking of a street car.
 J. I. Goodson today brought suit in the City Court against the Western Union Telegraph Company for $1,Ss9 It is claimed that telegram sent from Lawrence to Irondale was delayed in transmission.
 The Tennessee Coal, Iron and Rail- road Company was today made defend ant to suit brought in the City Court by David S. Creed, who asks for 0,00( for alleged injuries. It is claimed thai the plaintiff was burned by molten ma tertal which is said to have spiasheo upon him.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-02-01
Referees Confer.

c. H. Scott, of Montgomery. and Jos eph o. Thompson. of Birmingham, ref erees of President Roosevelt in Ala bama. held conference here today
 but no statement is given out beyond the fact that MT. Scott made d social visit to Mir. Thompson" MT Scott is the Alabama member of the Repub- lican national committee, and MT
 Thompson is the chairman of the State Republican committee and also collee- tor of internal revenues in this State. Rumors prevail that a large number of leading Republicans want a meet ing of the State committee in order that steps can be taken to fill the said committee, several resignations having been submitted because of an
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-02-01
ID Take Te.tImony.

Thomas Stallings, the expert court stenographer, who has been working with the grand jury for the last three weeks, left this afternoon for Green vile, where he will be official stenog- rapher in the case of Dan T. Stallings, charged with murder. The trial Is scheduled to come up in the Circuit Court of Butler County before Judge richardson tomorrow. It is a special term of the court in that county called for the especial purpose of trying stall ings. who is charged with the killing of Radford Buckhaults.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-02-01
The County CommIttee.

"The County Democratic Committee will be called together either on March 8 or 10, or sooner, If request Is made to that end by the required number of members of the committed"
 This was the answer of B. A. Thomp- son of the Democratic Executive Com mittee of Jefferson County, when asked this morning when that body would get together.
 He stated further that he did not have any special preference as to a time for the committee meeting. but that he did not believe there was any necessity for an earlier date than the one mentioned. He did not say any thing as to the time for holding the primaries in this county.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-02-01
Heavy Poll Tax Collections.

The tax collector and his assistants had another busy day in Birmingham issuing receipts for poll taxes. More than five hundred men called at .Ie court house and paid the taxes, qual- flying themselves to participate in the coming primaries and elections. The tax books close tomorrow night and the indications now point to a larger number of citizens paying their taxes than ever before. The county will col lect more poll taxes ,Ids year than ever before in It's history.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-02-01
Arm, Crushed.

w. K. Cumberland, foreman Tn the mower house of the Mobile Light and Railroad Company. met with a serious accident at 5;10 o'clock this morning. In oIIinr inc massive machinery his left siastss was caught and the arm fright fully mangled The company physician gave him surgical attention a ana ne was Street Amputation may be necessary
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-02-01
snIInr. IInher Arrent.

On complaint of Captain Prest Of the British steamship Blemore, three sail ors were arrested this afternoon by Customs Inspector Palmes. The sea men assaulted and beat the captain ana after arrest set up plea that ne hao not naid them all of their wages. Cap tain Prest makes denial of their asser- ton and says the men had previously made threats against him. The sailors are in the city prison.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-02-01
Rnuk C,lenrIuEn Increane,

The bank cIearings of Birmingham for the month of January show an in- crease of Al per cent over the same month last year. an unprecedented in- crease. The clearings for the month closing today are $S,6SS, 496.S9, for last January $6,149.2O726. CIearings for today, $32O.094S6; for this day last month, ,$450,35013. and for the same day last year, $232,3S3,97.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-02-01
Policeman Indicted.

The grand jury returned an indict- ment against Police Officer Walter R. Bennett, who shot and killed L. F. owens, Q machlnist. several weeks ago. charging him with munslaughter in the first degree. T. F. Parker, chair man of the Police Commission, has sus- Sended Officer Bennett until the ease has been concluded in the State courts An indictment charging murder in the first degree has been returned against Frank Harmon and Harry Scroggins, the two men who were arrested in con- nection with the mysterious murder of B. Y. West, near North Birmingham q few months since
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-02-01
u1im Strinr Cables.

Tomorrow morning force or , work- men will begin erecting cTeosoted poles across the marsh between Mobile and Eastern Shore. On these will be strung the long distance cables of the Home Telephone Company. Just when the cables will be strung vice-President w. H. Bryant could not say when the cables are put in operation all of the principal points in West Baldwin VIII have direct communication with MO- bile
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-02-01
Death of pr. c. A. Fisher

News was received here thls morn ing of the death at Robertsdaie, Bald win County, of Dr. F. A. Fisher. De- ceased, with his wife, removed there from Watertown. s D., some time ago and made their home Dr. Fisher spent some time in Mobile recently, having come here for treatment. He was re, moved to his home the past week and his demise occurred this morning. pr, Fisher was a prominent Elk and; Ma son. His remains will be brought here and inferred tomorrow afternoon m Eik's Rest, in Magnolia Cemetery. The funeral will take place from Elks' Home. southeast corner of Government and. Joachim Streets, and the Elks ana Masonic honors will be given the re- mains.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-02-01
A.,4nt,on For Good Roads.

Athens, Jan. Sl.-(speciaL )--The county roads have never been, it is said. as bad in this county as they are at this time. It requires good team to draw a wagon empty along some of the highways. Agitation Is now going on among the farmers for good roads, which may result in something tangi- hlp
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-02-01
: ,..I.nt Is Plensed,

superintendent J II. Steinfiel, Of the Southern Railway arrived here today ,,o-,,, nf NIobile embraced by Magazine point Plateau and Meaherville. His Ttstt T1lH'' was s'e' to notc the progress of in dnstries already establishing on spur
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-02-01
stnnm.hin in LiheIed.

In the United States admiralty court was filed this afternoon libel against the British steamship Morena now loading in this port. Alex Nicholas H. bels for $5000 He claims that while in the employ of the steamship he was sent up the side of the stack to paint it. A blast of heat and soot came out binding him and causing him to fall to the deck fracturing his thigh and otherwise injuring him.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-02-01
Mr. KufYner Very III,

NJ. M. Kuffner, assistant State Mine Inspector, who lives at East Lake, is desperately III at his home. The at tending physician this morning stated that while there was slight improve ment the condition of the sick man was critical. MT. Kufrner is we'll known throughput the mining sections of the State.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-02-01
nea,h of au Old Confederate.

The remains or JaInes V" a, aI, who died yesterday morning at tbe Confederate Soldiers Home at Mountain Creek, arrived here this evening. The lnterment will take nIace in Magnolia Cemetery. MT Brown, at the call for Confederate vol unteers. joined the 3sth Alabama ln- fantry, from Clarke County. He car ried to his dying day an honoraole mark of the great struggle: crlppleu arm. He Is survived here py two 9ns SIS tars, Mrs Elmira Williamson and Mrs. M E. Brown and two nieces, Mrs b' n Rondeau and Mrs. NJ. A. Lauzon' besides other relatives.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-02-01
Heard With Regrets.

Through The Advertiser was learned tbo death of Luke G. No hIe sometime resident here as manager of circulation of The Adver- tiser, During his stay in Mobile MT. Noble acquired a host of friends Friends who knew and loved him for bis manly traits of character, and many were the expressions of regret at his demise in the flower of his young man hood
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-02-01
, D,.,,,,,,,.h,d Visitors Coming.

Beth Eur Lodge No. S4, Indepehuehl Order B'Nai B'Rith, will. on sunday February II. entertain three of the grand officers of the order. They are Hon. Louis E. Mayer, Grand Presldeht ; Nat Strauss, Grand Secretary, and Charles Rosen, Grand Treasurer. Pres ident Hugo W Proskauer of Beth Eur Lodge has appointed as committee or arrangement Rabbi Alfred G. Moses Charles Hess and Leon Schwarz.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-02-01
Lewis-Rice <.

Tn the parior of the Duncan house at o'clock this afternoon a quiet we'd ding was solemnized. Rev. J. B. K. Spain. pastor of Government street Methodist Church joined in marriage T. |. Lewis of MauviIla and Miss Ada Rice of Cleveland, this county.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-02-01
rirn Wna Extinnnishea.

Timely discovery by servant girl late this afternoon saved the residence of Rev. Father Kirwan from destruc- tion by fire. The girl was out for an airing with a child and discovered the Kitchen and servants room. ad- joining the priests house on lire Tn the roof. The fire had broken out in several places. Tho girl rushed into the house and alarmed the inmates. A telephone call brought the hose company. three blocks distant, and by prompt work the property was saved. A good breeze was blowing at --ie time.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-02-01

order from the departments at Wash ington forbidding office holders from taking part in politics. and also to take steps looking to a participation in the coming State elections in Ala bama. Judge Shields. of Jasper, W ale ker county, Is mentioned as probable candidate for governor on the Repub- lican ticket, while the name of r. H. Lathrop, son-if-iaw of B. B. Comer. is also mentioned though friends of the latter say he has told them he would not run for office That Messrs. Scott and Thompson discussed matters of interest to the duties of referees is not doubted.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-02-01
meath of Felix nrcGiII.

Felix McGill died at 6:So o'clock to- night after an illness of several months duration While not unexpected it created a profound shock when gen gen. erally known. He was seventy.three wears of age, a son of the late James McGill, a native of New York and TOT half a century resident here. For many years he was prominent in busi- ness circles and with his brother, the late Arthur McGill. accumulated large fortune. He was for years vice president of the First National Bank and of the Factors and Traders Tn, surance Company. both of Mobile ana retired because of falling health Like his brother and other members or his family, Mir. McGill was devoted mem ber of the Catholic church. McN.:. In T stitute, one of the handsomest ediflces on government street, was a gift from Arthur and Felix McGill to the Cathed- raj of the Immaculate Conception. It adjoins the McGill home, between Jack son and Joachim streets. He was member of the Knights of Columbus and St. Vincent de Paul Society Two sisters. Misses Sarah and Mary A. Me- Gill. survive him.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-02-01

Every man in Montgomery County is reminded that this is the last day on which poll taxes may he paid If you faII to pay you cannot vote in elec- uOns this year.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-02-01

The Ofiee of the Tax Collector will remain open until IF o'clock tonight. Don't fail to pay your poll taxes and don't whit until the last minute.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-02-01

lines of the Southern. His investiga- ton was so satisfactory he has decided to have other tracks put down in orr der to give indueement to other in- dustries seeking locations in this ssee- tion
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-02-01
FINANCIAL

MONEY TO LoAN-on watches. cismon1s. jeWelry. guns and pistols; don't worry youv friends when In need of sinal loan, come Montgomery Loan 70. "
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-02-01
HALLwOoD CASH REGISTERS.

Why pay the trust wartime prices for cash registers whom you can get the up to ea e9ss trust price S3EO. Write for terms. Ssauthern Cash Register Co.. Atlanta. Ga.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-02-01
A1IsCEI.LANEOUS.

ONE large red COW, giving milk, in our lot which owner will please call ana get Wads- worth Retail Lumber Co. ~ T yUIsH to let my many friends know that T have bought the entire stock of fancy groceries of Mir. R. C. smith. corner Mobile ana ana, sudT first class fancy grocery will be siSd fo see any of my friends of hear from them over phone s5S. C.; E. Cameron toS.nerly with A $. Knowles D, c. Cos
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-02-01

cHENEY's ExPECTORANT prom Iy cures coughs, colds. laErlpps crOuD aSc . hOttS at all aruE stOEsA
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-02-01
TWO Importa.t Suits.

In the Circuit Court today were nleo two suits for recovery of certain lands and appurtenances, the plaintiffs in each being John Doe, ex dem. The State Land Company. ct al. These are among a large number expected to fol- low as a result of the recent contract between the Board of Revenue and Road Commissioners of Mobile County and Teasley & Gunter of Montgomery. , The first suit is against Richard Roe, Lester E. Carroll, for possession of the lot and building at No. 210 Dau- phin Street, formerly known as No. lOS Dauphin street. The bill alleges that fine property was sold by the Tax CoF- iector of Mobile County, September 8. 1885. and bought in by the State or Alabama. October 14 last the State sold the land to Charles B. reasiey and w. A. Gunter, Jr., under the name of the State Land Company.
 The second suit Is against Richard Roe. l.. J Moorer. for the lot ana house, No. ss, Block D. Division No z, saint Louis tract. This was sold at fax sale by the Tax Collector Of Mobile County. July i, 1903. and was purchased bv the State and later sold under sim liar conditions to the State Land Com pany.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-02-01
u1oh,Ie socletv Newn.

The attractions of Mrs. Horace Clarks home this afternon were three fold. The pretty and gracious hostess assisted by her friend and guest. Miss Marie Dill, of Baltimore, a congenial company of Mobiles representative wo- men, and the ever fascinating bridge The drawing room where numerous small tables -twere set for luncheon was lovely in it's yellow party clothes, every table bearing candelabra wltn yellow rose shades and place cards of yellow pansles and daisies The chos- en color was also adhered to as far as possible in the luncheon, and the ice course was served in yellow rose cups which were exceedingly lovely. Alter the luncheon, bridge held full sway for an hour or two, pretty trophies ne- ing awarded the victors. The first prize was a compete, the second, a water color picture, and the third,
 Mrs. Clark's guests were Mesdames McMahon, Gibboney. Brooks, Ledyard Sadler, c. A. Hall, Beavens, " T. Inge, S. R. Prince, w. H. Monk. Jr., Barne- wall Goode, Lynn Daugherty, Elliot Johnstone, B. Boone, c. s. Shawhan, Champion, Vass, Bondurant, A. F. Bush, Schley, Anglin, Butt Adams, Kirkbride Vaughan Mellett, Chapman, Brewster, Joseph McPh..-.ps. Tebbetts, Fowlkes, E. c. Hughes, Thomas St.
  Milan, Rosengrant, Acker, Ligon, w. Cunningham, Goodman Demers, Miss Rosa Lyons, Miss Adele Batre and Miss Haines.
 The marriage of Miss Grace Canhvello and Mir. Louis R. Harrison took place at 12:3O today at the Bishops resi- dence, the ceremony being performed by Father Shaw. The parlor was deco rated with palms and white carnations and was very pretty. The bride, who Is one of six pretty sisters, daughters of MT. and Mrs. C. A. Canavello, was given away by her father. Her we'd ding gown was of grey silk with grey hat, gloves, etc, and q bouquet of white carnations. Her tall brunette beauty was a direct contrast to her sister, MISS Olive Canavello. who was the only bridesmaid. This young lady Is a petite blonde and looked very pretty in a toilette of blue eolium with hat and gloves to match and bouquet of mink carnations. Mir. Harrison's best man was MT w. J. Mclean. Before fine wedding there had been wedding brea kfast at the brides home on Selma Street and, here, too, white carnations
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-02-01
LEFT TO THE VOTERS
MOBILE COMMITTEE DECLINES TO TAKE RESPONSIBILITY.
New Believed That Early Primary win Re Ordered. for the Nomination of Candidates for County
 offices.
Advertiser Bureau,
 Mobile, Jan, 31.

Advertiser Bureau,
 Mobile, Jan. 31. Last nights action of the city mem- bers of the Mobile County Democratic Executive Compittee in the perplexing problem of a Councilmanic candidate for the Third Ward, appears to meet the approval of the qualified voters of that ward. While precedent placed the disposition of the ofice In the hands of the Committed they deemed 1t wise to leave the matter entirely in the hands of the voters.
 Another approval was given the is- suance of call for the entire Com mittee for tonight week to decide as to an early primary for nomination of county candidates. This ' approval comes alike from candidates and vot- ers. It is reliably learned a majority of the Committee favor a severance of the county and State primaries and an early call for the first named. It is thought the primary will be called for an early day in April,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-02-01

Yesterday afternoon the home or Judge and Mrs. Harry Toulmin was thrown open to their young friends, and a score or more of young ladies invited out to take afternoon tea with Mrs Toulmin's guests, Miss Mary Ifu- re rof Anniston and Miss Pegues or Selma Informality was the watch word of the afternoon, which was one of inc pleasantest episodes of the week.