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The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-04-21

HaIse will collect the amount of the Judgment.
 Another case of interest affirmed ny the Suprdeme Court is that ot How ard Austin of Clarke county.
 This means that Austin will serve out sentence Of five years imprison : ment for manslaughter. He shot ana killed Jeff Glover. while the two men were at supper in Clarke county last year. The killing was caused oy the accidental discharge of shot gun.
 In the case of Matte E. Mankef against the Western Union Telegraph Company, which was affirmed, the wo- man will collect a judgment or S5oo from the telegraph company Tor faii- ure to deliver a telegram.
 Her father was very i'll at Kendall vile, Ind, and she was in Birming- ham. Her brother telegraphed her the condition of her parent. but she did not secure the message. Her father died before she knew he was ilL Hence the suit f
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-04-21
RETURNS ARE TABULATE3.
Oakley Nominated for Sberin by H
 Plurality.

Centreville, April 20.-(SpeciaL)- The Democratic Executive Committee of Bibb County met at noon today to declare the result of the primary held in Bibb County last Saturday to nom mate candidate for Sheriff. The foi- lowing is the vote received by each:
 George R. Rainbridge, 13; R. c. Good son. 40; B F Frlffin. 214; P. D. Hall, l04; T T Harris. @6; R. H. Hubbard. 36 J, R. Mitchell, "A; James G. Oakley 5s3; S. w Price, 216.
 MT, Oakley was declared the nomi- nee of the Democratic party for Sherifi
 The committee while in session made the necessary arrangement for the State primary to be held August 27. at which time a Senator for the Eighteenth sen atorial District and a Representative from Bibb County will be nominated also Ave delegates from Bibb County to the State Convention.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-04-21
NATIONAL LEAGUE.

Boston, April 2o;-The locals won from Philadelphia by fast fielding and hard hitting. Attendance 3.21O. Boston. :. ..... 900 400 ao"-7 10 . Philadelphia .. 900 900 3oo-s 2
 Batteries-Young and Needham: Kane and Dooin. Time 1:42. Umpires, Emslie and Conway.
 Pittsburg, >riI 20-Harper was wild in the sixth inning and Pittsburg N;on. Attendance 2,S15.
 Pittsburg. .. .. 01O OO5 O0.-6 3 Cincinnati. =. 900 POP 00o- 3 l
 Batteries-Lynch and Peitz; Harper, overall and Schlei. Time ZOO. Um- pires, Carpenter and Klem. New York. April 9O.--The National League season opened at the Polo Grounds today. Attendance 1s.000. RIFE. New York;. .... 240 100 10s-S 14 1 Brooklyn .. 900 900 200-2 3 Batteries-Ames and Bresnahan and Marshall; Mcintyre Doescher and Der gen and Butler. Time 1:40. Umpire. O'Day.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-04-21
For Murder of a Negro.

Henry Cooper, white. was placed or trial this afternoon in the City Court charged with the murder of Sam Kim bro, negro. at Wilmer in February Tn the preliminary hearing at that place Cooper was discharged. The grand jury however, indicted Cooper. The follow ing jury was secured in the case: c. W. OConnor. M. P. Bowling. Charles calametti. Edgar Wing, Steve Forbes John McPhillips, Benjamin Toomer Julius Smith, Howard Bragg, R. O. Perrin, F. F. Davidson, J. H. Martin A large number of witnesses were on
 hand to testify, the States being in the
 main negroes. The defendant through his attorney entered a plea of self-de- fense. The evidence was all in at tonight and arguments will be made tomorrow morning.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-04-21
yeterans to Dedicate Monument.

Camp Hardee. United Confederate
 Veterans. will dedicate a monument to-
 morrow afternoon erected over their
 lot in Elmwood cemetery. The veter
 ans of this district have lot in almost
 every one of the cemeteries pro-
 gram outlined by the late commander
 of the camp, Comrade S. w. Vance, will
 be carried out. After prayer by Rev.
 M. H. Wells. Dr. J. c Abernathy will
 deliver an address followed by an ad-
 dress by Mrs. Charles G.. Brown, of
 the United Daughters of the Confed-
 eracy. Prof. s. L. Robertson will read an original poem.
 Monday evening Camp Clayton, Uni ted Sons of Confederate Veterans, will give a smoker. the purpose of which is to bring the sons and veterans together and arouse in- terest in the organization. Several prominent veterans and sons will de- | liver addresses at the smoker. The veterans. sons and friends gill have a sneciaI train over the Louisville and Nashville Railroad next week for the | trip to the New Orleans reunion. A
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-04-21
Three Negro Girls Arrested.


 As the result of trouble between a number of negro girls in that section of East Birmingham known as Dark Town" three little picaninnies, rang ing from nine years of age to fifteen, were locked up in the county jail to- day. They were arrested on warrants sworn out by Lucille Lee, who is said to be about the same age as the girls she had arrested on the charge of as- sault and battery. The girls arrested gave their names as follows: Annie Campbell, aged fifteen; Zeddie Slaugh- ter. aged eleven and Mary Lou Slaugh- ter. aged nine.
 The warrants were sworn out before w. S. Russell, justice of the peace, who fixed the bond at $100 each. When the arresting deputy saw the crowd of youngsters he said he felt a reluctance in making the arrests. There was no alternative for him. though, and he gave them all a free ride in his buggy.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-04-21
n.ath of .Jobn Mc;uire.

John Mcclure died this morning at his home on Lawrence and Savannah Streets Mir. McGuire was native of Mobile and a life resident of the city. He was regarded as an upright citizen and reared large family who mourn his demise. MT. Mcclure was mem- Der of the Confectionery, having served on the gunboat Morgan and seeing act ing service in the battle of Mo- bile Bay, Spanish Fort and Fort Nor gan. The Morgan. after these memor- able battles, ran up the river to Tus- caloosa. where she surrendered. He was a member of the woodmen of the World.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-04-21
VIII Not RuiId Plant.

The Southern Railway does not in tend to build locomotive works in Bir- mingham or any other place. c. H. Ackert, Fourth Vice President of the Southern. Is responsible for the state ment. It was made to a subcommittee of five from the special committee of thirty appointed by the Commercial Club Thursday to put forth it's endeavor
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-04-21
neath in WhisfIer.

Miss Stella Dawsey, a former resident of this city. died this morning at o'clock at the home of her relatives in Whistler after a lingering Illness. She was native of this city, daugh- ter of John Dawsey, a well known en- gineer on the Louisville and Nashville Montgomery Division. The young lady was possessed of an amiable disposi- ton. She is survived by her father stepmother, one brother. one sister. Mrs Matt Shennessy. and other relatives in Mobile and Whistler.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-04-21
PAPERS STILL MISSING.
Police Have Not Located Man Whe
 Robbed MT. Hand.

The police of Montgomery wero yes terday unable to locate the where abouts of the tin box containing papera valued at $500,000. belonging to J. n. Hand of Bay Minette, which were stoI- ell early Thursday night from the res- idence of w. A. Collier, 414 Bibb street.
 The securities included large blocks of stocks. bonds and mortgages and notes. which Mr. Hand says are value less to anyone other than himself.
 The police have been unduly vigilant in the case, but they have a knotty problem to solve and If the papers are recovered it will be regarded as an excellent piece of detective work.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-04-21
SPEECH OF LA TOILETTE.
Senator, Argues for Regulation by Law
 of Railroad Rates.


 Washington, April 20.---Mr. La Fol Iette today continued. but did not con clude. his speech In the Senate on the question of railroad rate legislation He discussed especially the subjects of the regulation of freights in foreign countries and their over capitalization, contending in the first instance that the Senate has been misinformed and in the second place that rates should be fixed on the basis of earning capacity on actual valuation.
 The appropriation for the San Fran cisco sufferers was made available for the purchase of medical supplies and the first step towards replacing the public buildings in that city was taken by the adoption of a resolution asking the Secretary of the Treasury to pre- part an estimate of the cost of new structures.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-04-21
Death of Mrs. Lentz.

Mrs. Lucinda P. Lentz, a resident of this city for the past ten years, died
 at the family home on Centre and Lex ington Avenue. She had been Ill for some time. She was a native of 1lli-
 nois and was 54 years of age. She Is
 survived by one son, Adam Lentz, one
 daughter and other relatives.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-04-21
Medal for Vulcan.

The Commercial Club has received the grand prize awarded 1t at the St. Louis exposition for Vulcan, the most elaborate and appropriate advertise ment' of any mining district. The prize is made of bronze, and is very artistic in it's design.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-04-21
Fire Next to Hillman.

Fire tonight partially destroyed the Dairy Kitchen, next door to the Hill man Hotel, on Nineteenth Street. The apparatus from four stations was call ed out The damage will be under s1.500. Some of the guests from the hotel were alarmed for awhile.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-04-21
Death of F.. A. Ferguson.

Cincinnati. April 20.-E A. Fergu- son. one of the trustees of the Cincin- natl Southern Railway, and known as the father of that system, died at his home today. Death was really due to old age, MT. Ferguson being nearly 80 years of age.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-04-21
R;sbor ro.. to Per.acoIa.

Rev. Edward P Allen Bishop of the Cabolic Diocese of Mobile, left this af- fernoon for Pensacola. where on Sum day he will confirm a large class In the cathedral of that city.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-04-21
No Epidemic in Birmingham.

pr. J. s. Winters, the city physician wishes to assure the people that there is no danger of an epidemic of menin- gitis In Bessemer. There have been a few sporadic cases of the disease. says the physician. and there is no cause for Alarm. There Is absolutely no danger and the people need not be at all alarmed. Miss Taylor, the young lady who was taken III the other day, is improving and will recover"
 The statement of the doctor has brought much relief to the people as many imagined mat the disease was raging which is not the case. Most of the few cases has been among the colored people and now that the wealth CT is warm and settled there is little probability of the reappearance of the malady.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-04-21

Ed D. McGraw has contracted for the erection of a handsome two-story brick building at the northeast corner of Dauphin and Lafayette Streets. It will, according to the plans. be an or nament to that portion of the city.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-04-21
Personal and General.

Camp Raphael Semmes. No. II, United Confederate Veterans, at a meeting held last night, named Miss Kittiebella Stirling as sponsor, and Miss Irene Crowley as maid of honor for the com ing reunion in New Orleans.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-04-21

committee appointed by the Commer- ciaI Club will accompany the veterans to the Crescent City to extend an invi- tation to the veterans for the reunion in 1907.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-04-21
B,rminxh.m wiu ContrIbute.

mass meeting has been called for Sunday afternoon at the Jefferson The atre at 3 o'clock at which speeches will be made and contributions will be received for the sufferers in the San Francisco earthquake and fire fol- lowing same this week It Is expected that $10,000 will be raised at this meeting. The call was issued by Pres ident T. H. Motion and Secretary J. B. Babb, of the Commercial Club. and all the daily papers are rendering every assistance in the move.
 The Jewish community held a mass meeting tonight at Temple Emanuel following the regular weekly services at that place and fund was started to be sent to the western city. Bir- mingham Lodge No. 25, Knights of Py- thias, has contributed $25 to the fund being gotten up for the sufferers and other fraternal organizations in this district will make donations
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-04-21

Much interest is manifested in the coming convention of the Independent order B'Nai B'Rith, which Is held in Montgomery. The delegates from Mo bile will be Henry Hanaw. J M. Fried man, Charles Hess and Leon Schwarz Moses Kahn of this city is slated for an address.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-04-21

John H. Waters and Henry Skates of Knoxville, Tenn, are in the city, guests of Mrs. Dupree, No. 510 South Jeffer- son Street. The gentlemen contemplate coming 10 Mobile to reside.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-04-21
Mobile Society News.

A qulet wedding was solemnized last evening by Rev. Father Kerwan. when Miss Amelia Franellch and Mir. Henry McDuffie. Jr.. were made husband and wife. Miss Mabel Moore and Mir. Ned Toulmin were tho only attendants. A reception at the home of the brides uncle, MT. Nicholas G. Franelich, fol- lowed the ceremony MT. and Mrs Mc- Duffie left at midnight for Rome, Ga, their future home.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-04-21

day by MT. and Mrs. W. F. Tebbetts. whose euests were Mir. and Mrs. A. w. Brooks. Mrs E. Hughes, Mrs. Hor- ace Clarke and her guest. Mrs. Under wood, Mrs. Georgia Gage. MT. F. l.. Ross and MT. McClung of Philadelphia.
 The friends of MT. and Mrs. Charles P. Smith learn with pleasure that they are once more to be restored to the Southland, as MT. Smith has accepted new position which will bring him to New Orleans As everybody knows, New orleans is the next best thing to Mobile.
 At Mrs. Donald's card party yester- day afternoon. Mrs. W. H. Monk won the first prize. a handsome silver pon- bon dish; Mrs. Greenwood Ligon, the second. . silver picture frame. and Mrs. E. M. Robinson the consolation, gilt picture frame.
 There Is lawn party going on this afternoon on the grounds of Trinity Church. A fuller account will be given in Sundays paper.
 A bowling party was given at the Country Club yesterday morning in compliment to Miss Helene Maury or New Orleans.
 NFs. ccuOWditer anu Hef sio'Ot' 4A0. McGraw returned today to Point Clear after a pleasant visit to pr. ana Mrs. Festorazsi.
 Mss Annie Gaston has returned to after a short visit to Miss Elm Williams
 Mrs. Imogene Little is entertain1ng the Do-as-you-please Club this after noon.
 Mrs. Henry Wagner has returned from Texas, where she spent several months.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-04-21
One Way

Jones says he has been through col lege.
 'Well, all I can say is. judging by his ignorance. he must have been d record breaker for speed
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-04-21
SUICIDE AT MOBILE
RETIRED CAPITALIST TAKES HIS
 OWN LIFE.
Willinm Becker Of Milwaukee Fires Pistol Into Ills Brain and Instant Death b the Result-seymour
 and Lswrence Convicted.
Advertiser Bureau,

Advertiser Bureau.
 Mobile. April 20.
 William Becker, a retired capitalist. aged s7. died this morning frora the effects of a pistol shot fired by his own hands. The tragedy occurred at the home of James R. Hagan at the head of Government street. about 7:20 o'clock.
 Mir Becker two months ago came to Mobile from his home in Milwaukee. Wis. accompanicd by his wife. He came here to visit his nephew and niece, MT. and Mrs. Hagan. For long time he had been in i'll health and ap- parently he could not recuperate. This morning MT. Becker was in his room mates of the house and. when his room was entered, Mir Becker was found to be dead. The bullet had en- tered the brain.
 Although stranger in Mobile, Mir. Becker during his brief stay had made many friends. He was genial gentleman and in his home c.sy bore the reputation of being man of wide philanthropic intents and acts. Be- sides his heart-broken wife he is sur vived by step-son and other relatives. The remains will be sent to Milwau- kee for intermcnt
 Seymour-Lawrence Murder Trial.
 This morning. after the City Court had re-convened. Solicitor Webb. af- ter an understanding, wit hthe attor- nsys for the defense in the murder trial of the State of Alabama versus Seymour and Lawrence. the two white men under indictment for the murder of Henry McMahon, announced to the court that both sides had decided to submit the cases on the arguments or counsel heard last night. Judge charge to the jury. A number or charges presented by the defense were included in the judges charge. after which the jury retired to dliberate. The jury sent a note to Judge Semmes at 1 o'clock this afternoon seeking ad- vice It desired to know If. in event decision was reached as to the legal term of the crime committed. could they diverge as to penalties. The jury was brought into court. both defen- dants being present Judge Semmes then inquired as to the definite infor- nation desired and being informed. instructed the jury that they alone could decide the nature of the crime Nad affix such penalty or penalties as they saw fit The jury retired and about 3 o'clock returned into court with a verdict of guilty of manslaugh- ter in the first degree. In the case of w. o. Seymour they fixed the period at seven years and in that of Robert J. Lawrence one year in the peniten- tiary.
 Attorneys for the defendants stated to The Advertiser tonight they would not ask for a rehearing or take an ap- peal.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-04-21

One of the pleasant events of the week was the bay party given Wednes-
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-04-21

Mrs c. A Hall entertained the Prac- tice Bridge Club yesterday afternoon at 5 o'clock Her guests were Mesdames c. w. Bull, T. H. Smith. G. Ligon. M. F. Kirkbride. G. R. Vaughan, E. D. Led yard, W. H. Monk. Jr.. Mrs. Imogene Little. H. T. Inge, and Misses Meta Hu- ger. Hellne Maury Adele Batre, Ethel Hodgson, Helen Triplett and Mrs. B. B. Boone.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1906-09-27
EAST MADISON,

Herbert Moore shot handsome fox,
last week.
William Paul of Scion has been here
for two weeks, selling out the stock of
goods in his brothers. store
Mrs. Cook Harrington of Gardiner is
spending few weeks here.
Mr.. and Mrs. Bert Harville returned
from Bingham, last week
Mrs. Baker was the guest of Mrs. l..
f. Lincoln during the fair here.
The repairs on the Grange stable are
nearly completed and the building looks
fine with its new coat of paint.I
Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. K. Harville went to
Rangeley, Monday, where they plan to
spend several weeks.
Miss Hazel Russell entertained num-
Der of her little friends, Tuesday, the
occasion being her ninth birthday.
Mr.. and Mira. Frank Davis have gone
to Kingsbury, for months camping
holiday.
Don Messer, Fred North and Herbert
Bosworth started, Saturday, on a hunt
ing trip.
Frank Russell, who holds a position
as game warden, returned Friday, from
a trip through the big woods.
We have had a beautiful Septem Der,
the first heavy frost being Monday night
the oath,
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1906-09-27

which they usually have about ten
acres which they put into silo for fall
and winter feed.
The opening ball in the new Grange
hall on the 20th was largely attended
aud included an excellent supper There
we're about hundred couple on the big
floor at one time dancing and the build
ing stood the strain without a tremble.
With Its big timbers and large number
Of iron posts under it. it is as solid as
real estate. About $40 were taken and
the net amount was over $40
The first meeting of the fall season
was held by Cedar Chapter in their hall
on Friday evening of last week.
The big Grange fair will be held in
the new Grange nall on the 2, 3 and 4th
of October. Tuesday, Wednesday and
Thursday of next week, afternoons and
evenings, the last hight winding up with
grand ball A good orchestra has
been engaged for the occasion
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1906-09-27
NORTH ANsoN.

Mr. and Mrs. L. Z. Bailey have moved
into the first house above school street
on Elm street.
Mrs. Lena Marshall and Mrs. Flora
Larabee went to Kingfield, Friday. Mrs.
Marshall returned to Oakland, Saturday.
A birthday party will be given Jesse
SpauldlDg, Saturday afternoon at 2
o'clock, at the Congregational church,
1t being his 85th birthday.
Will Douglass aud son, George, of
Gardiner, who have been the guests of
Mr.. and Mrs Manley Dudley, returned
home, Saturday.
P. a. Bradbury of Fairfield was in
town, Monday, and leased the vacant
store under Carrabassett hall, which
will be used for a restaurant. He will
come soon to open the business.
The following town shows are soon to
exhibit: Skowhegan, sept. %, 20, 81;
Madison, Sept. rs, 20; Mercer, Oct. l (;
Embden, Oct. /; Bingham, Oct. s.; Bar
ron's Corner, madison, Oct. 6; Starks,
Oct 9th.
Or. G. w. and Mrs. Hutchins Of Wat
erVille came to town, saturday night,
and we're the guests of Mrs. Pauline
| Hutchins and W. c. Simmons and fam
lily during Sunday On Monday they
| started for an outing of three weeks in
the northern forest. They will make
their headquarters at East Carry but
will visit nearly every part OF the plan
tation before returning. Here's good
luck for them.
John Oliver, master workman for the
Carrabassett Stock Farms Co., returned
from New Portland, Tuesday, where he
has been experimenting the work for
this com pany on the electric light plant
for the past thirteen months. The work
there is nearly completed, and every
thing Is in readiness to turn the power
on.
Miss Ethel Hilton of Scion spent sew
eral days at Calvin Walkers during the
past week.
Mrs Truman Berry of Whittier, Cal.
was in town, Monday. She had been
the guest of relatives in Embden several
! days.
Arthur stevens of Sidney and bis
brother, Dr. Stevens of Woburn, Mass.
were in town, Friday, on their way to
Rowe and Garry ponds.
Mrs D. B. Dinsmore and Mrs. Mande
WOrthing of Madison were the guests OF
Mrs l. X. Dinsmore and Mrs. T. H.
Holley from Friday to Monday.
J.E Freeman OF Everett, Mass. pro
prietor of the North Arson Lumber
company's m lis is staying in town this
week. de arrived here, Friday
Mrs. Shirley Beale and son of Skow-
hogan arrived in town, Friday night.
Mr. Beale came, saturday, and they re-
turned home, Sunday While here they
were the guests of Mr.. and Mrs. l.. p.
Lincoln.
Miss Jennie Paine of WatervilIe ar
rived here, Wednesday, the guest OF
Mrs. w, :. Jones. Miss Paine was
graduated from Arson Academy In 1897
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1906-09-27
JACkMAN.

MIR. Pat McKenny, who has been sick.
Is no better. His daughter, Mrs Red
man, from Greenville Jet, has been with
him until Friday of last week. when she
went home.
VIM. Redman is working for w. L.
Rogers at Long Pond.
VIM. Murthie, employment agent is
kept busy hiring men for the lumbermen
who are commencing the winters lum-
berng
Mrs. Pelshaw from Bangor is spending
few days with her husband at Long
Pond.
Nj. and Mrs Mike Redman of Long
Pond visited here, Saturday and Sunday,
visiting her brother, Ed Marcou, OF Den
nistown. They returned. Sunday, by
canoe down the river.
Rev. Joe Forrest has his convent
ready for occupancy and four Sisters OF
Charity are already here and school will
open, Monday, Sept "a, with a good
number OF children.
The singing master, Mr.. Wight, will
finish his work here, Thursday evening,
with musical concert given by his pu-
pills at Jackman hall.
A shooting match was given by F. A.
Dion, Thursday, at which Frank Durgin
60, the first prize. A dance in the even
ing furnished the entertainment.