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The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-08-16
OATES AT HUNTSVILLE.
Candidate for Alternate Senator Deliv.
 CTS an Address.

CTS an Address.
 Huntsville. Aug. 15s-(Specia1)- )--Gen. William c. Oates, former Governor of 1 Alabama, now candidate for alternate United States Senator. addressed a , large audience in the county court house last night in the interest of his Icandidacy. He spoke briefly of his ser vice as Confederate soldier and then as Congressman for fourteen years. He made a favorable impression in Huntsville and was greeted by large crowd of his old-time friends. John Brannum. a blaming mill opera tive. attempted to kill himself yester- day by swallowing an ounce of lau- danum. and then fighting off the friends who were bent on saving him. A hypodermic infection rendered him un- conscious and physician worked with him for three hours before he was pro- nounced out of danger. Branpum said he took the drug because he had se- were collie and that the next time he had the collie he would take enough to kill himself. He has wife and chill dren.
 Paul McKissick, a negro, was con- victed in the Circuit Court yesterday on charge of criminal assault and sen fenced to a term of ten years in the penitentiary. McKissick assaulted a negro woman
 Sam Smith. negro. convicted of two charges of burglary and two of carry Ing concealed pistols. was given sem fences aggregating seven years. Smith was the man who smashed the display window of the Karthaus jewelry store and stole a dozzen or more watches
 Harry Holden has filed a suit against the Southern Railroad for 1000, claim ing that he was run over by a train last August and suffered injuries that resulted in the loss of his right leg Holden claims the railroad was negli- gent in not having a watchman at the street crossing where he was injured
 The biggest rally yet held by the anti-dispensary people filled the Hunts vile opera house from top to bottom last night with an enthusiastic crowd R. D. Smith, candidate on the anti dispensary ticket; John H. Wallace, Jr., and Hon. Anderson Smith, former member of the Tennessee Legislature, made addresses against the establish. ment of dispensary system. The speakers were frequently interrupted by cheers.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-08-16
DROWNED IN rHE WARRIOR.
Lewis Harrison, An old EmpI0ye of tn,
 Government Inmaa | sRa

Lewis Harrison, An old EmpI0ye of the
 Government, Loses Ltfe.
 Tuscaloosa. Aug. 15.-(SpeciaL)- )- News has been received here from Lock 10 on the Warrior river that Lewis Harrison. an old employe of the gov ernment was drowned just below the lock. Harrison stepped.sfrom a large barge to a steam boat and missed his footing on a loose piece of timber. The current was very strong between the boat and barge and he Immediately disappeared. A dragging party work ed for several hours but without avail. It is thought that he was caught un- der the boat in some way and was af- terwards carried down the river with the current.
 The artesian well is in fine working order now and is flowing at rate of 17 1-2 gallons of water perminute. The we'll is 1900 feet deep and the water is delightfully."- cold and pure It is the "center of attraction" for every body
 The Independent Order of Odd Eel lows of this city are making strenuous efforts to have that order of this state locate the widows and orphans home here committee has been appointed which will visit the business men and it is hoped that a sum sufficient to se- cure this home will be reased.
 Hon. Emmett O'Neal of Florence, candidate for the office of Lieutenant Governor of Alabama is in the city.
 Editor Tom Garner of The Times Gazett, has gone to Monteagle, Tenn. where he expects to remain for the next two weeks.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-08-16
DIX IS CAPTURED
IDENTITY OF THE NEGRO SEEM.
 INGLY CERTAIN.
SheriR Burwin of Jefferson County In. formed of the Apprehension of Suspect by the tsolice of
 DemOpolis.

Birmingham. Aug. 15.-(speciai. )-- Shertn Burgin this morning received the following telegram:
 Demopolis. Ala, August 15, 1908. A. ". Burgin, Sheriff, Birmingham, Have Robert Dix. Identified by a negro who knew him in Birmingham and was on the car when he cut the motorman. Says he knows he is the man who was in jail ana made his es- cape. Fills desoriptpn perfectly, has two gold teeth, one on each side upper jaw. Send some one at once to iden-
 I'll. A. Monnier,
 ''Chiof of Police" A telegram was sent to the Demopo- lis chief to hold the man and Deputy Sheriff Sid Cowin, who knows Dix well will be in Demopolis by tomorrow noon.
 Dix is the negro who made his es- cape. from the County jail by saving the bars of his cell and then those of window to the main part of the jail He was to have been hanged August 30 Advices from Demopolis are to the. effect that two members of the police force arrested the suspected negro last night Two pistols and a box of cart ridges were found on his person. The negro denied his identity and stated that he was from South Marengo County. Deputy Sheriff Cowin wIll wire to Sheriff Burgin as soon as he has seen the man. No time will be lost in getting the negro back to Birming- ham if he should prove to be the right one.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-08-16
FIRED UNION MEN
CHARGE BROUGHT AGAINST l.. & N. DIsPATCHERS.
Preliminary Hearing Is Begun Before United sfates Commissioner Watts
 fin Birmingham--Attorn Argue Technical Points.

Birmingham, Aug. 15.-(Special.) b. The cases against train dspatchers on | the Louisville and Nashville Railroad. charged with violating a section of the act of the Federal Government which has reference to discriminations be- cause of membership In labor unions, the allegations in the warrants being | that men belonging to the telegraph CTS union. has been discharged/or had been refused employment was called up this afternoon before United States Commissioner Watts.
 George w. Jones of Montgomery, general counsel in Alabama, and John P. Tillman of Birmingham appeared for the defendants. while Assistant United States District Attorney W. H. Standifer is handling the case for the Government The defendants in the cases are J. R. Wheeler. superintend- ent of the Nashville division; M B. Drennen, trainmaster of the South and North division; J. W. Leach formerly chief train dispatcher on the Birming ham Mineral division. now at Tusca- loosa. connected with the Mobile and Ohio Railroad; E. J. Evans, chief train dispatcher of the South and North division.
 A large number of witnesses and on- lockers were present waen the case was called and the commissioner hud to repair to the big court room in the Government building. Organizers and officials of the Order of Railway Teieg- raphers' Union are here pushing the prosecution.
 The first witness called was L. A. TanQuary, Deputy President of the 0. R. T., who testified regarding the or- ganization and the requirements for ad- mission.
 W. B. Eady testified that he had been employed at Warrior, Ala. as an oper- ator, and that he was discharged be- cause he was a member Of the telegra- phers' union.
 Attorneys for the railroad attempted to show that the witness was discharg- ed for other reasons. Much of the time this afternoon was consumed in argu- ment on technicalities and on the ad- instability of portions of the evidence.
 The hearing will be continued tomor- row.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-08-16
,Mlss sRlekA Lfopo,!1ypsg! ,!ypsg ]!

MISS RICKA LEOPOLD. 1s7 Main street. Menasha. Wis. Sec'y Leider- kranz, writes: Three years ago my system was in a terrible rundown condition and was broken out all over my body. began to be worried about my condi- tion and I was glad to try anything which would relieve me. sPeruna was recommended to me as a fine blood remedy and tonic. and l soon found that 1t was worthy of praise.
 "A few bottles changed my condition materially and in short time was ali oversmy trouble.
 T owe to Peruna my restoration to health and strength. I am glad to en- dorse it.''
 Mrs Hettie Green, R. R. 6. Iuka. H., writes: T had catarrh and felt misera- ble. began the use of Peruna and be- gan top improve in every way. My head does not hurt me so much. my appetite is good and I am gaining in flesh and strength"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-08-16
CAUGHT AT A CAMP MEETING.
Calhoun Sheriff Has Lively Race for
 Wanted MRn.

Anniston. Aug. 15.-(Special )- Sheriff M W. Woodruff went to camp meeting yesterday He was armed with a warrant for Eli Reynolds. charg ed with assaulting with intent to mur- der W. H Smith at Alexandra. Tn capturing his man. the sheriff was treated to a lively foot race across a cornfield, and succeeded in winning the race only after Reynolds had stumbled and become entwined in bean vines.
 The race of the sheriff after Rey- holds created no little excitement and amusement at the camp grounds. and attracted a large number of onlookers from the scene of the meeting Rey- holds bond was fixed at $500 and his case will be heard before Judge Crook in court next Friday afternoon.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-08-16
KILLED ON TRESTLE
MRS. MARY DOYLE IS GROUND TO
 DEATH.
Her Daughter Leaps Forty Feet Into the Havine Below and Receives
 Injuries Which May Prove

Birmingham. August 15.--(Special) Mrs, Mary Doyle. woman in the meridian of life, was killed near Lit tleton. in the western part of the county. by being run down by a South ern Railway train. while she was walking across a trestle. A daughter of the woman jumped from the tres tie. forty feet into the rayine and es- caped with injuries which may prove serious,
 Mrs. Doyle and daughter lived near Littleton. They had been to the town and were walking towards their home. The couple were on the trestle when train turned a curve and dashed up- on them. The daughter bade her mother jump from the trestle and at the same time made a leap The en- zine struck the elder woman and ale most ground her to pieces. Coroner Paris Is now making an investigation into the accident.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-08-16
U. c. V. REUNION AT ANN1sToN.
Call Issued By President Greene of
 Veterans' Association.

Call Issued By President Greene of
 Veterans' Association.
 Anniston. Aug, 15.--(Special )-The following call has been Issued:
 A reunion of the veterans of the Northeast Alabama United Confederate Veterans Association composed of vet erans from the counties of Calhoun, Clay, Cleburne, Etowah, Jefferson, Ran dolph, Shelby. St. Clair and Talladega is hereby called to meet In the Circuit court room at the court house in An- niston, Ala, at 10 o'clock a. m., OF Tuesday, the 18th day of September, 1908. for a two days session. All Con- federate Veterans whether in or out side of the territory named are invited to assemble with us around the camp fires and enjoy the occasion. The United Daughters of the Confederacy are also cordially invited to charm and grace our reunion with their presence. All Veterans and Daughters will .e entertained free of expense while at the reunion There will be a grand march and old time southern barbecue on Wednesday, September 19, and everything done to make your stay pleasant. Come.
 James T. Greene,
 President
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-08-16
Altoona . separnte nent.

Gadsden. August, 15.-(Specia1) J. The county commissioners have acted favorably upon a petition filed several weeks ago, asking that the town ol Altoona be made a separate beat, II is made up of portions of Warrior Hoppers and Walnut Grove beats and will make the thirty-second in the Altoona is a mining town and is growing very rapidly. The board of has not visited that sec- tion, but 1t Is thought there will be over 100 voters.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-08-16
Negro Get. Life Sentence.

Huntsville. August 15.-(special.)- Billy Hereford. negro. was convio. ted of murder in the first degree in the Circuit Court today and sentenced, to life Imprisonment. Hereford kill. ed John Davis, a member of the City Hook and Ladder Company, aftej Davis had given shelter to Herefrod's wife when she fled from her OVID home.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-08-16
certifled to supreme court.

Anniston. August 15.-(SpeciaI.)- The case of Shropshire, Woodlifr and Co.,, against the trustees of the South ern Car and Foundry Company. which was heard on appeal before the United States Circuit Court of Appeals in Cln- cinnati, has been certified to the United States Supreme Court for in- struction on the question involved.
 The case arose in Anniston at the time of the failure of the Southern Car and Foundry Company. and in-
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-08-16
DIannnointed.

Harper's Magazine.
 A car had stopped at busy corner Just as the conductor had reached to give the signal to start. there were yells of warning and an answering yell from the outside
 "Wait till I get my clothes on! cried a shrill voice
 The passengers craned their necks and looked out A small boy with a basket of laundry was trying to get aboard.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-08-16

yolved a claim of Shropshire .woodliff and Company. to priority of payment of wage claims which had been assigned to them. The original amount of the claims was about s10,oo0. and after litigation for some time. a part of tho claim was paid and the amount Eow involved Is about s3,000.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-08-16
FIRE ON LEE STREET.
Hay Barn and Boarding House Al
 Damaged,

Hay Barn and Boarding House Are
 Damaged.
 A fire, which started in the hay barn of Brinsfelds blacksmith shop, 230 Lee Street, at 5:2o o'clock yesterday afternoon, spread to the adjoining Turner, a negress, but the flames were put out before great damage was done.
 The barn and hay in the rear of the blacksmith shop and shed were de- stroyed and interior of the second story of the boarding house was consider ably damaged by water and smoke. The flames were threatening at one time hut the rapid work of the fire de- partment prevented them from spread Ing further into the business district of the city.
 The total damage may reach $200. The building is owned b. A. Gerson.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-08-16
Professor Lovett in Gadsden.

Gadsdeh. August I5.-(Special)- Prof. J A. B. Lovett, candidate for Commissioner of Agriculture. spent the day here In the interest of his campaign. He expressed himself greatly pleased with his reception in this part of the State. He has many warm friends in this city 1yho value his worth very highly.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-08-16
Big Wheat Yield in Manitoba.

JCUuUN I4ADI H51s
 It Is estimated by the Premier of Manitoba that 100, 100000 bushels of wheat will be available for export from the northwestern provinces of Canada at the close of the harvest, and he states that it will take the railways a year to carry this quantity to the coast.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-08-16
NEWS M BRIEF

Marriage licenses were yesterday is- sued to A. M Boyd and Minnie Eliza beth Conniff and to Absalom M Ken nedy and Lucy E. Simpson.
 W, D. Sanders of Dothan, c. D. Price of Castleberry and J. L. Yowry of Jemison were. appointed Notartes Public yesterday by Governor Jeiks.
 The Central Stores, a Louisiana cor poration, yesterday filed with the Sec retarv of State a declaration of it's in- tention to do business in Alabama, Frank s. White of Birmingham Is named. as State agent.
 Will Jones of Montgomery yester- day filed a petition in bankruptcy in the United States Circuit Court HIS liabilities are placed at $170 and he gives his assets as $200 worth of household gods and wearing apparel.
 Sam Cassitv and Lee. ,Cassity of FL more County were tried before United terday on the charge of retailing liquor without having paid tfSe government tax. The former was held under a $200 bond which he made and the lat ter was released. ~
 The following deeds were recorded in the office of the Judge of Probate of Campbell to Ava D. Hook, two lots in Campbell plat $500; George Lenzer and wife to c. B. Turnipseed. property on the Lower Wetumpka road near Pick eIt Springs. $1,240 and an agreement to assume a mortgage Tor $soo; Capitol James B. Mcintyre. lot on Madison Av- enue, S1,000.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-08-16
Denth of T. L. Stanford.

Gadsden, August, l5.-(Special)- - Thomas l.. Stanford. aged fifty years. a well known citizen. died suddenly last night after an illness of only a few minutes The remains were buried from the residence of his sister, Mrs. J D. York on Ninth street at two o'clock this afternoon with Masonic honors.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-08-16
nIvideud of CnIumet,

Boston, August 15.-A quarterly dividend of twenty dollars per share was declared today by the directors of the Calumet and Hecla Mining CmopanY.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-08-16
CINCINNATI PRODUCE,

VINCINNAII PItUDUVEs Cincinnati. Aug. 15.-Flour dull. Wheat steady, 72hc. Corn dull. b2c. Oats firm, 33hc. Rye quiet. soc. Provisions steady. Whtskey steady, $1.ss.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-08-16

Marriage licenses were yesterday is- sued to A. N. Boyd and Minnie Eliza beth ConntR and to Absalom M. Ken nedy and Lucy E. Simpson.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-08-16

W, D. Sanders of Dothan, c. D. Price of Castleberry and J. L. Yowry of Jemison were appointed Notartes Public yesterday by Governor Jelks.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-08-16
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The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-03-28
SOUTH RANDOLPH.


Carey Todd is boarding at Dan Gif-
lords.
Ms, Eli Camp lately visited her son,
+. ID. Camp.
Several from this place attended the
Hubbard auction.
u. D. Camp was in South Royalton
on business Monday.
Misses Florence and Franco Camp are
horne for their Easter vacation.
Mrs. Arthur Smith is i'll with pleurisy
and is attended by Dr.. Newell
Miss Mable Doubleday Of South Roy
alton ii visiting at Derwood LOOMS.
MFR. and Mrs. Charles Hutchinson 81
Northampton, Mass, visited Derwood
Loomis last week.
Dan Clifford is laid up with lame
back, having strained it while helping
saw for his brother, win.
Mrs. Il. d. Camp and son, Barton
were at w. NJ. Boyds last Friday night
to be present at little Ncrna Moulton''
birthday party
Frank Carey moves this week on Il
the Hubbard place on Chelsea west hin
Mr.. McPhetras OF Gloucester, Mass, ha;
rented the Hackett farm, which Mr.. Car.
ey now occupies. He viii take posses
sion April 1st.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-03-28
To0LATE FOR CLASSIFICATION.

FARM FOR SALE IN BERLIN-Coutains 70
acres al good level land Buildings III good
condition Large hen house. Running water
AZ house and barn Plenty OF nice grated
fruit Place will keep 20 head Of stock and Is
located four miles from Montpelier aud Ave
miles from Rare. near school and ON two r. 4.
ID routes with the place all tools will be sold,
also n head of cattle Price. all complete,
So 1000. For full particulars inquire of the ID.
A. Perry Real Estate Agency, Rooms and o,
Gordon Block Barre VT lite
GASOLINE ENGINE FOR SALE Pierce
make five horse power. Win aell for $1,000.
n Zanleoni Barre, VT 1tti2
FOR sALE~-An almost now go.oart, used
only few times, and lady's wheel, az "a South
Main street. Ht2
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-03-28
?. N. PRACTICAL SIDE CORSETS
Some of Their Good Points

The extra sidepeces make the breaking Of impossible
hesc depces be removed from the pockets they
ana reversed from nsung hapenes
and adding its lease Of service II lady reclining the
pieces may be removed and replaced pleasure The protectors
used all N Corset will keep the front steel from breaking and
ing We recommend the Practical Side Corse for people, Price
81 90 No 74 model for the average figure ST. Copper
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-03-28
PLAINFIELD.

II. S. Parks returned from Boston
Thursday night: The case of Forbes and
Bruce was again adjourned to Monday
and this week Mr. Parks again left for
Boston
About 50 young people gave a sur
prise party TO Harold Sheaf last We'd
nesday evening Refreshments were SER
we'd and for entertainment the young
folks played different games. A very
enjoyable time was reported by all.
About twenty-five ladies attended the
Ladies' Aid social held at the home of
Mrs. Charles Jack on Thursday of last
week, "A very fine supper was served.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-03-28
A. p. ABBOTT & CO.

Monday afternoon, II being the occasion
celebrating her seventy sixth birthday,
Owing at the age and delicate health
81 Mrs. Pitkin no other guests we're pres
emit that afternoon. The brother, Louis
Bemis, sent beautiful token Of remem-
brance, and other gifts were received
from sisters and children. Mrs. Pitkin
served the guests with royal treat
and seemed her usual bright, keen, wit.
Nv self. A beautiful poem composed and
written BY Mrs. Arthur Case for the oc-
casion, was read.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-03-28

Hose ae lighter than the Boys and
than the Girls that will do for either For few days R pairs for
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-03-28

Stenographer wanted0ne that en-
take dictafion rapidly and understand
granite Office work. Work by the hou
Or half day. Could take dictation an
write letters at home il desired Ad
dress, stating salary wanted, p. y
Times Office.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-03-28
BLACK CAT HOSE

FOR BOYS that are made to stand a
bays wear. They are made with linen
spliced knees, toes, heels and insteps.
The linen splicing runs from the heel
up over the instep, giving strength where
needed. 1t will cost but 25c to try one
pair Of these Black Cat Hose.
BLACK CAT HOSE FOR GIRLS are
made the same al boys, only little
lighter in weight and finer ribbed. II
two pairs OF these Hose do not outwear
three pairs Of any other kind that you
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Price 25c per pair.