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The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-02-26
Walker is Charged With
 Counterfeiting.
OUTFIT IS FOUND ON PLACE
Defendant Declares It Property of
 Another.
witnesses Testify That Pike County Man Passed the "Queer" On Them --Senator Gardner to he
 Called.

B. F. Walker, white farmer of Pike County. is on trial in the United states Court charged with making and pass ing counterfeit money. The case IS one of the most interesting that has been before the fedral court at this term and it is expected the trial Will last at least through to-day
 The government alleges that the or fense charged to Walker, was commit ted In August, 1905, and according to these allegations. a full counterfeiting outfit for the manufacture of silver dollars, half-dollars, quarters, dimes and nickels was found on his premises a few miles from Troy at the time Wal ker was arrested. The government all so claims Walker passed, or attempted to pass, the spurious coin on several people in Troy.
 Before the actual trial of the case was entered into yesterday, an hour was spent by Judge Jones in hearing the demurrers, after which two indict- ments, one charging the manufacture of the queer" and the other charging the passing of the counterfeit money, were consolidated by Judge Jones, on motion of the district attorney, but with objection from counsel for Walk CT
 When the jury was selected, unique point was brought into the case. Un-
 
 defendant are each entitled to three challenges in a case. After each side had exhausted the three challenges, counsel for the defendant asked that he be allowed to challenge three more jurors. as he took the view that Walk CT was being tried under two indict- ments simultaneously. The court would allow no more challenges, and the de- fendants attorney took an exception.
 Actual testimony in the case began at o'clock. During the cross exam ination of several of the governments witnesses, it became evident the de- fense desired to show that a man by the name of Adams Is the person really guilty of the crime charged by the gov ernment: that Adams stopped several days with Walker and had a complete counterfeiting outfit. which he operat- ed without Walkers knowledge.
 Among witnesses, who testified yes- terday, were Maggie Thomas and Gen
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-02-26
Treating Wrong Disease.

! Many euaos women call on their family lphysiciens suffering, as they imasinet disease, another from liver or kidney disease, another from nervous exhaustion or prostrs ton, another with pain here and there, and in this way they all present alike to themselves and their easy going and indifferent, or over busy doctor, sep arate and distinct diseases, for which he, assuming them to be such, prescribes his pills and potions. In reality, they are all only syMptosns caused by some uterine disease. The physician. ignorant of the c0ssse of suffering, encourages this Wac- tice until large bills are made. The suf- ferfng patient gets no better, but probably worse, by reason of the delay. wrong treatment and consequent complies tionA A proper medicine like Dr.. Peroe's Fa- would have entirely removed the dissasa, thereby dtspelling all those distressing symptoms, and institneng comfort in Btead of prolonged misery. It has been wen said, that "a disease known is half eured.'
 Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription Is . scientific medicine, carefully devld by and adapted to vomanS delicate system. It is made of native medicinal roots and b perfectly Harmless in its elects tn ossN eossdAstoR q the sgstsan
 AS powerful invigorating tonic Fa- vorfte Prescription imparts strength to the whole system and to the organs dis ttnctiy feminine in particular. For over worked, sworn-out. 'run-town,' debili- ssted teachers. milliners, dressmakers, sesmstFesses "shop gtris.' house-keepers, uurstng mothers, snd feeble women gen erally, Dr. Pierce's Favorfte Prescription ts the grestest earthly boon, being un- squsled as an appetising cordial and re- stoYative tonic
 As 2 soothing and strengthening nerv- inc "favurfte Prescription Is unequAled and IS invaluable in a1aying and sub duing nervous excitability, irritabllity, nervous exhaustion, nervous prostration, neuralgia, hysteria, spasms, chorea, St Vftus's dance, and other distressing, nerv- ous symptoms commonly attendant upon functional and organic disease of the uter,s- It induces refreshing sleep and relieves mental anxiety and despondency.
 Dr. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets fnvigurate khe stomach, liver and bowels One to thres dosa Easy b take as candy.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-02-26

most extended speech he has yet de- 1ivered on the floor in support of the measure. He argued the measure was in the interest of the people who did not have the good fortune to live In a. county seat It was made necessary to meet business conditions in the towns which were not seats or the county government. Senator Gardner he said had ably led the fight for the repeal of the tag tax, measure de- manded by the Wiresrass counties. He hoped the Pike County Senator would again mite with him and Senator For iester In passing a measure which was demanded by the business men of the Wiregrass.
 Senator Reynolds arose to speak on the measure. but before he had entered into his argument Senator Reid made the point of order that the hand of the clock showed the hour of had arriveo: 'rhe point of order was held to be well taken and the Senate was declared ad- jouvned.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-02-26
Commissioner Takes Steps to "
 Put State Game Lav tn Force.

have in his possession, issued to him. a nonresident license, if the game is to be carried out of the State, and shall have a resident license issued to him under the provisions of this act. and shall accompany said game birds or other conveyance of a common carrier if the game is shipped within this State"
 Mir. Minor. in a conversation with Mir. Wallace a few days since in- formed him that the Southern Express Company was in thorough sympathy with the objects of the new game law and that he would embody in circu. lar to be immediately issued to the express agents, that part of the act re- lating to the shipment of game. He pledged his earnest CO., operation to tho end that the practice of exporting quails from Alabama should be stopped.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-02-26

Hon. John H. Wallace. Jr.. State Game and Fish Commissioner, yester- day issued his first official order. He informed L. Minor, Superintendent of the Southern Express Company, with headquarters at Nashville, of the pro- visions of the game law relating to the prohibition of the shipment of game.
 The attention of the Superintendent of the Express company was directed to Section 42. of the new game law which provides that 1t is unlawful for any person who has lawfully killed the same in this State, to take. ship or transport out of this State, or ship or transport within the State, any of the birds or game animals protected by the laws of this State, unless the same be in the personal possession of or car ried openly by the owner thereof, and such person carrying said game shall
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-02-26
NAMES COUNTY wARDENS.

J. H. Wallace Chooses Assistants in
 Lawrence and Butler.
 Hon. John H. Wallace State game warden, yesterday made his first ap- pointments of county game wardens. The appointments made were Lawrence and Butler counties.
 For Lawrence county. the first ap- pointment made since his election, MT. Wallace named W. D. Gilchrist. J. R. Simon was named warden of Butler county.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-02-26
ROADS AND BRIDGES
BOARD OF REVENUE IN LONG sEs-
 SION.
Members of County Body in Mood for Debate-Sit in Discussion over Three HOurs-s1etitiOn
 Heard,

Discussion of road improvements and various other routine matters in con- nection with the affairs of Montgomery County occupied the time of the Board of Revenue, in weekly session, from II o'clock yesterday morning until O. clock yesterday afternoon. The board was in a mood for debate and discuss ion, and although several minor peti- tions were heard, the members spent their time considering Improvements in roads and bridges of Montgomery County.
 From the standpoint of general in terest the weekly report of Clerk Westcott, showing an expenditure of s1004sS from February IS to Febru- ary 25, was probably paramount. The itemized report of the clerk follows: Regular Jurors Circuit Divis-
 ion County Court .. ........s 269.95 Special Division Circuit Divis
 ion City Court.... .,.... 800 Services Superintendent County
 Roads. ...... .......... -. 1850 Flows and teams County reads 800 Blankets and Sundries County
 Jail ...... .... ...... .... 2977 Hospital attention County Pris-
 oners ......... .......... 7.OC Examining Insane Patient.... 5.0C City Infirmary month January
 and February .... ...... 1oo.OC Publishing Notices Tax Assess
 ors office .......... .. .... 6.sC Attending Telephone Court
 House ..... ..... ... .. 5.0C Lumber County Roads ...... 41.2; Gravel County Roads . ... so: Sewer Pipe County Roads ... 15S.3' Blade. bit, machine and sund-
 ries Rice team .,....... .... 3S.S; Pay roll Rices teams week end
 Ing February g. 19O7..... 153.0 Pay Roll Shirleys teams week
 ending February 23, 1907... 119.0 Sundries Shirleys teams .... 50 Tools. Hardware, etc, County Roads ...... ..... .. 211 Sundries StandIand team ..,. 2.2
 TotaI......... .. .$1,0O4s s
 Every member of the Board attend
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-02-26
RAY APPOINTED JUDGE.
Named by Governor to Preside fin
 Fourteenth Circuit.

Governor Conner announced three ap- pointments of officers of courts of recs ord yesterday. +
 He appointed James ]. Ray to be Judge and W. c. Davis to be solicitor of the Fourteenth Judicial Circuit which was recently created by an act of the Legislature. Both Judge Ray and Mir Davis are citizens of Jasper.
 The Governor appointed W. J. Boykin Solicitor of the City Court of Gads- den.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-02-26
MARRIED BY JUSTICE.
B. J. Martin and Miss LOttie Ritchiey
 Are Welded.

B. J. Martin and Miss Lottie Ritchley secured a marriage license from the office of the Probaet Judge and were married by Justice J. N. Browder yes terday afternoon. Further than the fact that they appeared at the office of Justice Browder and asked for the pronunciation of the marriage cere- mony nothing was known to the contracting parties. They appeared to be strangers in Montgomery. according to those who witnessed Justice Brow der unite the couple.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-02-26
Sermon Ia POntpOned.

Tho third of the series of Lenten ser mons which are being preached by Fa- ther Costello at St Peters Catholic Church was postponed from Sunday night to Tuesday night. The subject of the sermon will he Continuation. The hoIr is o'clock.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-02-26
REWARD FOR LAsTER.
Governor Oners e1OO for Alleged Mur-
 dcreFsa Arrest.

A reward of $100 for the arrest and delivery of Henry Laster, an alleged murderer, to the sheriff of Crenshaw County. was offered yesterday by Gov ernor Conner.
 Laster is alleged to have shot ana killed Henry Owens December 24. 19o6, since which day. I.aster has not been located by oficers of the law. The States reward Is additional to reward of $50 offered by the murdered man family.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-02-26
FIRE AT ROCK RUN.

Big Barn nnd Twenty-eiEht Head of
 Stock Destroyed.
 Anniston Feb. 25.-(Specfal. )-Tho large barn of the Bass Foundry and Machine Works at Rock Run, was de- stroyed by fire Sunday. ..s Twenty-four mules and four horses. with several car loads of feed stuff, were burned The loss is partly cov- cred by insurance.
 The origin of the fire is unknown.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-02-26
PETITIONERS IN BANKRUPTCY.
John Summergill of Lee County Claims
 No Exemption.

John Summergill, an ice manufac- turer of Pnenix City, Lee County, filed a voluntary petition in bankruptcy in the United States Court yesterday. He schedules his liabilities at $9,93S, in cluding secured claims to the amount of s, 300 and unsecured claims amount ing to s4262. His assets he schedules at SS,550. including real estate valued at $S,O00 No exemption Is claimed by the bankrupt.
 A voluntary petition in bankruptcy was also filed yesterday by Mary Gray of Mont gomery.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-02-26

WANTED-Salesman in Montgomery to handle our exclusive line of Calen- dars, Fans and Leather Specialtles for advertising purposes Best sellers on the market Samples at manufactur- CTS cost, $500. Reference required. MacGowan-Cooke Printing Co.,,
 Manufacturers, adv. Chattanooga, Tenn.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-02-26
ASSAULT TO MURDER.
Negro Bartender Is Arrested By the
 Police.

POIIce.
 Love Murry, alias Luff Murrell. ne- gro bartender, was arrested by Patrol men Russell and Swearingen at 3 o'clock last night on warrant sworn out by Joe Banks, a negro, charging cealed pistol.
 In a dispute over the removal of drunken negress from Murry's resi- dence on South street near High street. it is claimed Murry shot at Banks sev- eral times with a revolver. Murry made bond for his appearance in the police court this afternoon
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-02-26
st John. Service. Tonight

Rev. Bertram E. Brown. rector of St James Church, Eufaula, will preach at St Johns Church at s o'clock tonight Mir Brown is one of the most gifted
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-02-26

If you are not ready to haul your Daybreak Fertilizers and Acid Phos- plate now, come by and let us book your order. We will lay 1t aside for you. Marks & Gayle.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-02-26

The King Lumber Company of Mar engo County, has notified the Sec retary of State of the increase of its capital stock from $5o,0o0 to $200,000.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-02-26
SHE'S FOR DIVORCE.

Mrs, Ware Seeks Custody of TWO Cnii-
 dren.
 Mrs. Jane Jelks Ware has hled sur for divorce in the City Court in Equity against her husband. Gerald ware. ene alleges inebriety and a breech or mar riage vows, and she seeks the custody of the two children. The partles' ac- cording to the papers filed. were mar ried in Hot Springs, Ark, Tn lo'o'
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-02-26

A deed was recorded yesterday in the probate office whereby James Hodgson and Elizabeth N. Hodgson transferred to James D. Evans lot on the east side of South Court street, near Jefferson Davis Avenue. measur- ing twenty eight by seventy-four feet. The consideration was $50.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-02-26

Cure for Ecxema at Last. Sample delivered free Of cnaree oy Imperial Med. Go Houston. rex. adv-tf.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-02-26

Let the "Red Rooster' crow for for you at planting time, and when you gather your tremendous crops, you can and will CROW for him. Marks tc Gayle-Daybreak Fertilizers.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-02-26

"Crowing' helps anyone, but the aDaybreak Rooster's" crow will do Tar more for you than you can imagine. Marks & Gayle-Daybreak Fertilezers.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-02-26
BRASSELL IS MENTIONED
 May Be Candidate for Alderman From Ward Four.

Walter Brassel Is regarded as a prob able candidate for place Tn the City Council from the Fourth Ward. Three candidates for the two seats to which the ward is entitled have already an- nounced formally. A. l.. Tyson. who Is now an Alderman from the ward. w. W. Seidle and Frank w. Jackson. Adolph Roemer. senior Alderman from the ward, who has served through two terms, will probably not be a candidate
 MT. Brassel is Chief Clerk of the State Board of Health. and has lived in Montgomery for twenty years He said yesterday that he had not decided to enter the campaign, but many of his friends assert he will be a candidate
 There's a reason why more DayhrenL
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-02-26

re-election for Mayor of Montgomery. sub feet to the action of the Democratic primary
 W. M TEAGUE
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-02-26

ministers of the Diocese. and large audience is expected to be present to hear him.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-02-26

A. L. Tyson. Roemer, Foster, Tait, Hudson, Coins and Cox.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-02-26
FOR ALDERMAN-wARD SEVEN.

l hereby announce myself candidate for Alderman from Ward seven. subject 10 the action Of the Democratic primary.
 T r GIBSON
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-02-26

Governor Conner yesterday appoint ed William F. Wright. of Roanoke, Randolph County; J. C. Hardaway, or Montgomery; James G. Espalla: Of Mo bile c. J. Hudnall, of Pratt City, Jef- ferson County and Katherine Collins, of Montgomery. notaries public.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-02-26
News L1 Brief

The following companies have filea with the Secretary of State notice or
 The Powell Electric Company, or Bessemer, Jefferson County; incorpora- tors. A. S. Powell. George G. Neai' Matilda M. Powell, capital stock sz'- 800.
 The Southern Clothing Company or Selma, Dallas County; incorporatorss' s' Harry Moring, Leo s. Maas, Ralph B.. Keyser. capital stock: authorized Soo'- OOo; paid in s25,2oo
 The Warrior Realty Company or rus o.loose Tuscs loosa County; incorpora- tors, F. w. Palmer. Victor Friedman, Woolsey Finnell and others Capitai stock, s10,000.
 The Atmore Lighting and Ice Com many. of Atmore, Esca~"ia County; in corporators. M. M. Brooks, w. W Lowery, Alice Peavy and others. Cap ital stock, $15,000.
 The Calera Lime Works. of Calera' Shelby County; incorporators, O: Moss and w. H. Moss. Capital stock, $lo,- 900.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-02-26

There's a reason why more Daybreak Fertilizers gre sold than my other brand. Marks d Gayle.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-02-26

Total ......... ..... $l,0O4.SS Every member of the Board attend ,d the meeting except MT. Matthews.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-02-26

hereby announce myself candtdat" for Alderman Of Ward {. subject to the action of the Democratic primary
 r N JACKSON
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-02-26
FOR ALDERM ONE.

I hereby announce myself candidate for ve-eIectlon as Alderman nf Ward one. sub feet to the action of the Democratic prt- mary. L K 'OlN.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-02-26
FOR ALDERMAN-wARD FOUR.

I hereby announce myself candidate for Alderman of Ward 4 subject to the action If w W SEIDLE
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-02-26
MILL
 EXEMPTION BILL

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The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-02-26
FOR ALDERMAN-wARD THREE.

hereby announce myself candidate for Alderman of Ward 3, subject to the action M the Democratic primary.
 BERTO H. JOHNSON
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-02-26
SSESSNNNSg5EY AN(||'EE'|Nl|ENI5 (||'EE'|Nl|ENI5

"
 hereby announce myself candidate for re-election for Mayor of Montgomery. sub feet to the action of the Democratic primary.
 w M TEAGUE FOR ALDERM ONE. hereby announce myself candidate for ye-electlon as Alderman of Ward uue suh- feet to the action of the Democratic prt- mary. L K tDlN' FOR ALDERMAN-WARD THREE. ------~---------->--N--- --------@--~------ Alderman Of Ward 3. subject 10 the action the D''''O'' 2' BERTo H JOHNSON, I hereby announce myself candidate for Alderman of Ward Three subject to the action of the democratic primary yy,.,.rnv hereby announce myself candidate for Alderman of Ward B. subject to the action of the Democratic primary.
 J R GRAVES IvEY. FOR ALDERMAN-wARD FOUR. ! hereby announce myself candidate for Alderman of Ward {. subject to the action If the '''"''' ''s ' W, W sEIDLE hereby announce myself candidat" for Alderman Of Ward {. subject to the action
 F W JACKSON FOR ALDERM SEVEN.
 ---------- hereby announce myself a candidate for Alderman from Ward seven. subject 10 the action Of the Democratic primary.
 T r GIBSON Cheney's Expectorant cures coughs, colds, LaGrippe and croup. 90 years on the market.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-02-26

I hereby announce myself candidate for Alderman of Ward Three subject to the action of the democratic primary.
 J M KENNEDY.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-02-26

I hereby announce myself candidate for Alderman of Ward 3. subject to the action of the Democratic primary.
 J R GRAVES IVEY
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1907-07-04
The Absent minded
Boy.
Boy.

An absent-minded youth was Johnny
Jones
He oft forgot twas time to eat his
meals
He was 20 very queer In all his ways
The neighbors thought he surely must
have wheels.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1907-07-04

Been aving my moaey since last year.
Going to have more'n q barrel Of nre-
crackers. torpedoes and sky-rockets.
Going to have oranges. lemonade. Co
coanutA peanuts and ginger bread.
Been reading up on George Washington
for the last six months. and have got
him down nne. II he'd lad dads job
in the city hall he'd have been heap OF
q Teller.
II I'd have been at Bunker Hill I
should have waved my sword and de-
clared that would conquer or die.
II ! ever so to Boston | shall look for
tea In the harbor.
Johnny Green says I'm no patriot be-
cause l wouldn't lend him fifteen cents.
but mother says not to mind him.
Some of the boys are going TO march
behind the hose-cart and cheer for Gen.
sral Gates. but ! shall march alone on
the sidewalk and utter a yell now and
then for Washington.
Can't sleep nights for thinking how we
licked the British.
Had q night yesterday with Jimmie
Smith, who says that King George had
. fatherly way with him. / licked.
Billy White said he hoped II would
resn pitchforks on the Fourth just to
spite me. ! ran him four blocks. but he
got away.
Only two days more. l can hardly
hold myself.
Only one day more. Doctor has Just
been here. He says ] have the measles,
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1907-07-04
II ia Been Mt Bunker HE

the oficer. who felt that his dignity wes
being sighted
Still no answer The young man raised
one foot and scratched the match along
the sole. When II was fairly aligbt ~
applied the fame to the fuse Of the
cracker
whats the object7" came from tAs
ofnce-.
His question was UNDECIDED
The fase spat and sputtered, and after
a feS seconds the cracker was deposits1
on the ground and the young man stooA
back. Then followed an explosion that
might possibly have woke a sleeping babe
a foot away. As Its echoes died away
the young man nonrished his arm ans
hurrahed once with the voice OF gin-
Then he looked at the Officer and said:
''rhir. you asked me what Was
doing"
Yes"
And answered you, thir thath ]
was thnving the country, and now thstA
the country has been thaved will -
back In the house and go to bed. oseA-
nisAtA. thir."
JOE KERR
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1907-07-04
AN EASY MARK.

sDoo hoo Dis cracker won't 20 orr
.sNeyer mind. Here's . dine for A.
cher. Now, why don't 1t 60 OFT
I. 'Cause shot Ii OF already"
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1907-07-04
EVERYTHING GOES.

At two o'clock In the afternoon, when
the crowd had filed up with lemonade
and ginger beer and their patriotism was
siopping over. the Colonel was hoisted
up o. q barrel on the public square and
bsgaA: 49, ~
'Feiiew-Patriots: lone Thousand ysas
ago our forefathers-"
Cheers from the crowd. A miseaks
Of over 800 years. but the Patriots didn't
mind that.l
"Under the shadow Of the mighty
Pyramids. on the slopes Of Bunker I'm,
ws met the British ard -
Che Colonel had Egypt and Massachu-
sets mixed up, bur the cheers could have
been heard 4 mile away
.'Our immortal Washington was there.
Leading the way, with the banner =
Liberty waving IN the wintsr brsssA -
crossed the Alps and"
(Hats wect into the air. asl - -
thusiasm was tremendous)
And thus be came g the Aissssippd
River. II was q cold night. The river
was full Of floating ice, but on the other
bank were the Hessians. Warrington
embarked his army in boats, led II acress
and fell upon the enemy, and
(old men wept and young men wisAsl
they could die for their country, al
there was q further rush for eosl Iemca-
ade at i've cents . glass)
AT length came YORKTOWN WANING
ton heard that CORVALLIS was tAegs
holding clambakes and living on poasuns
and yams, and he led his army b. forced
marches and fell upon him ard
CTrsmendous enthusiasm.)