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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-07-27
Asked to Hold Men.

Bilbao, Spain, July 27.-The United States government has requested the police to hold Charles Durpht and Anne Hoffren, who are under arrest here on a charge of attempting to pass a counterfeit American bank note pending the arrival of documents from New York.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-07-27
Tre We--r Arru--a.

sUFFERN. N- r. July 27s-Accused sf having disposed Of the body of an infant unlawfuIly. Nrs- MIchseI Mar tn. ssh fo be the wife of the trainer cf fhe New York Aner5cnn league bssehsll club. and Mn Hal Chase. wife af the srst heseznan q tat club. have Been held ln slso ban ieach for tte grand 1urT after c hexring n wh1ch thzT wafred exsmfnxtl1A
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-07-27
chImpaas-e 10 Newport seeiety.

Chfmpnnnff In NeWPoFt socfety.
 NEWPORT. R. l.. July 2T.-What might be called q chimpanEee recep- ton was the occasion of the assem- bling of a number of society folk at Beleourt. the villa of Mir. and Mrs. Oliver H. P. Belmont Consul T. an intelligent member of the simisn fam ily. who is betfer known in Paris than anywhere eise. was the center of at- traction there and ate. drank and dId other thinrs in a very human style. He Is the property of Mir. Prank Bos- teck of New York-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-07-27
The peaaI, cig,rrt,e Arain.

NEW YORK, July 2T-The battle ship Georgia arrived here with the squadron. Members Of her crew say that the fatal explosion was caused by careless cigarette smoker and not by Bareback or a spark. It is also in- hmated that the disaster may have been due to fraudulent powder sup piled by the trust.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-07-27
RUTHERFORD BIRcHARD HAYES.

The nineteenth president of the Delaware O. died He conspicuous ability being evettd He serving his third publican nouinauo1 for president the Deoaue sniate close that vas created to determine the issue This receed president the National Prison the bad for promoter al edszuon
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-07-27
Broke Camp To-day,

Mantle, July 27.-All the troopA broke camp this morning and left Mantle on special trains at 12:30.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-07-27
WEATHER FORECAST.

Forecast for Connecticut: Fair tonight and Sunday; fresh westerly winds, diminishing.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-08-06
N. o, x,y.,Y,,,OIra

Wetumpka, Aug. 5.-(Special. J. Among recent real estate transfers In this community Is the sale of res- idence in West Werumpka by MT. Charles Lansdell of Paris. Tenn, to Mr. F. Lloyd Tate. Mir. Tate's family have been occupying the home for some time. Since purchasing it they will make improvements and additions.
 Mrs. Mary c. Fitzpatrick returned
 Mr. 6rad Mrs. Rodenberg's expected visit to Wetumpka has been postponed on account of Mrs. Rodenberg's ill., ness at her home in Selma. Mrs Mor- ris Hohenberg was summoned to Sel- ma Saturday afternoon and is at her mothers bedside.
 Mir. Carmichael who has held a position at the penltentiary for a num- Der of years. has resigned his place and moved his family to Montgomery.
 Arthur Moore. who stabbed George Washington Saturday afternoon, has been apprehended and lodged in jail by Sheriff Weldon.
 ations ta give a dance at the pavilion tonightS Twice recently they have been rained out, and so the clouds are being anxiously watched today.
 Tom Jefferies returned to his home in Mobile this morning after a visit of several days to his sisters at this
 Mrs. W. A. Austin. sr.. is confined to her home in West Wetumpka by
 Mrs. L. L. vann and children have returned from a several weeks ab- sence and are keeping house in pret-
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-08-06
BSw Revival.

Tallatchee, Aug. 5.--(speeiaI. LA E. Shafer has just closed one of the greatest revivals ever held in Monroe County.
 For the past month Rev. shafer has been preaching fin Monroe and Wilcox counties. His success is unequailed. Scores have been converted and many have joined with the various churches
 When the youthful evangelist began at Faliatchee he met with great op- position. His blunt. courageous re- bukes stirred the citizens but his eio- quenee. rapidly endeared him to che masseS
 Every day at II o'clock and every night at tn etabernacle was crowded to hear the young preacher. His audi tors came from various places all over the county and eagerly awaited every service. The building was often filled to It's capacity long befors the hour for preaching. The people of TaIiat- chee are saying we) never saw 1t in this way before.
 Rev. Shafer Is young divine of Mo- bile. His youthfulness. intense earn estness and eloquence are his strong est traits, His draTnatio manners ara more than attractive.
 He left for Mobile this morning where he has been called to the bed- side of his mother He will be Joined in the Gulf City by Professor Wallace soloist. who will accompany him to Escatawpa, where he will hold another series of .ervices the latter part of August.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-08-06
VIII Inspect COanty JaII.

Repairs and alterations will be made on the county jail to cost approximate ly 75,000 to $100,000.
 This decision was reached by the County Board of Revenue, a meeting of that body being held at 1880 o'clock Monday for the purpose of perfecting plans for the improvements,
 Architects will be asked for plans as the result of the meeting which after submitted will be sent to Shirley Bragg for his endorsement. If he thinks the proposed changes are sufficient he will in all probability agree to them.
 After the plans have Oeen submitted, bids will be asked and the contract let. It is the idea of tho Board of Revenue to improve the air space in the present jail and also to get rid of the old steel on the. inside of the jail.
 This action on the part of the Board of Revenue is the first taken since the people by vote refused to allow a large and coTumodious jail erected.
 It was thought after the election that the Board of Revenue In the near future would take some action.
 It has long been realized that con ditions at the county bastile were bad and all county officials were anx- ious that they be improved.
 The Board of Revenue has power, 1t is pointed out to mako Improvements in the building. The meeting .Mon- day was presided over by President John T. Reed and the rull Board was present. ..
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-08-06
SOCIAL AND PERSONAL

turned from m a visit to New York. Washington and other points. Bingham have gone to Taiiadega Springs.
 Mrs; c: A; Goodwyn and d Miss rsss.3ss. Tss. in wetumpka.
 Mrs. John Metcalf and daughter, savs Mss MsrS apa for tember. Miss Coraiette Metcalf will andria before returning home tn oc- tober.
 Miss Julia May Henderson has re- been visiting friends. from trip East:
 MT. Harry Danziger and daughter, about . week for New York.
 Mrs. Harry Danziger has gone to pittsburg, where she was called by the illness of her sister.
 Miss Pauline Hausman and Master home, after an absence of three Lithia Springs. Mir. D. S. Hausman is expected home in few days after two months stay in New York ano points near there.
 Mir. Henry l.. stone, who has been I, visiting his cousin. Mrs. William Shawnee, Okla.
 Miss Edith Hodgson is at home from Mont Eagle on a vacation.
 MT. and Mrs. K. H; Bozepan Bog nan, ana aa Mount Carmel
 On account of the serious illness of Mrs. M E. Mathews. the barbecue which was to. have been given at Ma thews' Station Wednesday has been abandoned.
 Col. B. IL. Russell of Mobile. and bride, who was Miss Billups of Mobile. came to Montgomery yesterday even ing in his private car and took apart. ments at the Exchange Hotei. They are accompanied by MT. Sidney R. Prince. Colonel Russell and Mir. Prince are here on business.
 MT and Mrs. J. L. Breedloye have returned from a two weeks visit to friends and relatives In oDelika'
 +
 Mrs. Jacob Kreis and children and Pleasant, N. c. to spend the summer.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-08-06

ty new cottage In West wetumpka Professor Vann had moved the house. hold goods during their absence and
 Mir. and Mrs. Horatio Robison hsva gone out in East wetumpka ana will spend several months with Mrs. Roh- ison's parents, Judge and Mrs. Cabot Lull.
 S. J. McMorris. Jr., and e IT Mo Morris went to Montgomery this morn ing Tor stay of several months,
 MT. Elisha Jackson suffered a very slight stroke of paralysis last week He is able to be out today
 Miss Laura Graham Johnson ia via iting friends in Wetumpka.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-08-06
TOCALL AN ELECTION
LARGELY ATTENDED MEETING OF
 BIRMINGHAM PASTORS.
10. K. Campbell Wants Voting On Pro- hIbitiOn Deferred But Loses Out
 By Overwhelming Vote.
 COmmfttee Appointed.

Birmingham, August 5.-(Special.) )-- At largely attended meeting of the Pastors Union of Birmingham today to which a number of prominent lay men were invited, report of the com mittee on prohibition was adopted pro- viding for committee of five to de- eide on a date for contest looking to local option in the county and form ing an organization to conduct the campaign. c,,.- Der of the Legislature, was, named as the chairman of the committee, with three pastors and P. c. Ratliff. T E. K. Campbell. g prominent at ion, stating that it would not be to to o" on the subject and moved to defer the matter a year OF so. This reso- iution was voted down on very de given to understand that an early fight was desired though no instruc- tions were given beyond that that the committee had plenary power The entire city was interested and many questions were asked of newspaper of is admitted here that the Pastors Un- ion is a very strong organization and has great influence throughout the community and in the county; nty;,r.,oDs calling on the city and county to de- sist in making appropriations for sec farian institutions, the St. Vincent Hos pitai and the Orphans Home at East Lake, being the institutions meant Both St Vincents Hospital and Or mans Home are conducted by the Sisters of Mercy and Sisters of Char lty' Catholic organizations.
 The subject of appropriations to ec- clesiasticaf institutions and prohibition for Jefferson county were the subjects which attracted all the attention ot inc meeting which lasted two hours.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-08-06
MAY HE EXTENDED.
Inspector Says With City's Help Post-
 office Will Auwmeut Delivery,

once Whu AukmeMt OcnSGfys
 Tuscaloosa. August 5.-(Special.)- been in the city several days inspect ing the western portion of the city known as Newtown. The postmaster portion of the city be provided with free delivery and in response to the communication Mir. Kline came to
 fks He states s tRsffp that if the city win make the necessary Improvements in regard to sidewalks. lights, etc. that he will the city. which will necessitate an other carrier. II is probable that the viii make a sufficient appropriation to carry out the requirements.
 Kirby Chambers experienced a pain G. s. depot on his motor cycle. When DC pot WAs a dog a S ran into his wheel. throw, ing him very violently to the ground and ana bruising his head very, badly.
 Blithe Hinton. possibly the oldest hdest negro in the county died at SaI the h1me hs,Ias ff from m the city The old darkey came from South Carolina forty-five years ago and has been In the service or Mrs. Hinton for these a torsyinVe srL years ears time of her death she was ninety-one ' Mrs. r Harriette N. Eddins ana daugh- a stay of some time at Shelby Springs.
 Col and Mrs. James T. Murfee are visiting relatives at their former home at Marion.
 Miss Leila Jetmison Is visiting rela- tives at Birmingham
 position as instruction in Shorter Col- fege, Rome. Ga. for next year.
 Dr. B. F.. Giles. president of the Alabama Central Female College has gone to Gadsden to visit his family :.
 Mrs. George Daniel, formerly of Tuscaloosa, now of Demopolis, IS vis-
 Miss Leila Harris is visiting her cousn, Mrs. J. H. Frances at Detroit Mich. ,,, l.. ,.,. ing his aunts. Misses Oliva and Mar
 Miss Kate Moslander of Mobile. Is the guest of her cousin, Miss Margaret Ryan.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-08-06
uIaln lnTHIH mmuMu ulnuhm mIMuGu uRuN

MONTcoMERIAN SUPPLEMENTED On Friday evening of last week, SPn5. N mene of Sfp As and Esthsr, .a,,rEsa Foster nia of Havana, Ala ey ertysnsS sr9TS by Mss Mss Enor asyss t home on Monticello street. the guest of honor being her visitor. Miss Mary correspondence in Atlanta Constitu- tion.
 MISS HOLT CELEBRATES
 SIXTEENTH BIRHDAY.
 Miss Virginia Palmer Holt entertain ed a number of friends delightfully last evening at the home of her par ents, Mr.! and Mrs. Edward Holt. on tainment was given in celebration of the sixteenth anniversary of the pretty young hostess For the occasion the double parlors were arranged for danc- ing which was the indoor feature of dance program were spent on the lawn, where seats were placed about.
 Miss Holt wore gown of white lin- gerie and lace with trimmings of light blue. She was assisted in entertain- ing by Misses Willie Gayle, Ida Thomp. soE and Margaret Hubbard.
 The guests were: Misses Wiley Gayle Mary Cobb, Margaret Hubbafd. steiner. Ida Thompson, Louise Glass. Evelyn Glass. Annie ,Laurie, Sallie BIount Holt. Lillie Howard Jones, Pal- mer Elsberry. Lucille Strong, Annie Howard of Selma. Annie Mae Stoddard of Selma: Messre. Brown Gaston, Har- ry Randy, Powell Holts Harris Wash- burn, William Davidson, Will Elsber. ry. Robert Janney, Arthur Elsberry, Taylor Jones, Jack Hastings, Henry Reese of Selma, Ready Elsberry, Rob- ert Grigg, James B. Allen, Leo Baarcke, Will Laurie. Jamie Forbes, Joe Cain.
 Mrs. S, Rosewald will leave this morning for Birmingham to visit her sister. Mrs. D. Levy.
 Mrs. Leon B. Kohn and Mrs. Bertha Kohn have gone to spend some time on the Great Lakes
 Mfs. J. H. Hardaway and MT, James Hardaway will leave tomorrow for capon Springs. Va.
 The summer Euchre Club will meet tomorrow with Miss Sara Warren Will kerson at her home on Clayton street leave in a few days for their summer home near -Talladega, where they will stay until fall.
 Miss Maude Schuster of Selma, Is the guest of Miss Lyra Meyer.
 Mrs. C.. L.. Beale and Miss. Ruth Beale have gone to Canada for month.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-08-06
!l Al D 1 \! LOO I

his pistol was taken from him. Hold ing the pistol in his hand one prisoner invited all to follow him"
 Nine accepted the invitation and are now at large.
 AS soon as the nine men escaped, Guard Johnson notified Officer Stag gers at the Southside prison and also Warden B. c. Waldrop at the city jail. Officers were Immediately sent to the scene but no clue to the whereabouts of the escaped prisoners was learned,
 The nine prisoners who refused to leave were brought back to the South side jail. The matter was reported to Acting Mayor Cooper shortly after the occurrence. It is propable that the prisoners who refused 10 go In spite of their opportunity to escape will re- ceive 8 communication of sentence at the hands of Acting Mayor Cooper.
 It was feared at the time of the at tack that the men would attempt to kill the guard. but no efrort along this line was made.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-08-06
DEATH OF OLD SOLDIER
H. l.. Rose Passes Away At Home
 His Son.

H. l.. Rose Passes Away At Home of
 His Son.
 Henry Leonidas Rose, who has been critically i'll for some time, died yes- terday afternon at the residence of his son, John W. Bailey. Brassell Street
 Mir Rose was well known in Mont gomery. He was a Confederate Vet eran. a member of Camp Falkner, U . c. w.. having served gallantly in the war between the States. He was in a Mississippi regiment in the com mand of General Braxton Bragg, He was, at the time of his death. a mem Der of the Capital City Lodge of Odd Fellows and of Owassa Tribe of Red Men.
 The deceased was 6l years old. He was born at Grevanad, Miss. April 9. 1S46.
 The funeral will take place at 1 o'clock this afternoon from the resi- renee of his son on Brassell Street {. Services will be conducted by Rev. w. M. Cox, pastor of the Dexter Avenue Methodist Church. Interment win be in Oakwood Cemetery.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-08-06
The Badge of Honesty

is on every wrapper of Doctor Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery because a full list of the ingredients composing 1t is printed there in plain English. Forty years of experience has proven its superior worth as Q blood purifier and invigorat- ing tonic for the cure of stomach disorders and all liver ills. It builds up the run down system as no other tonic can in which alcohol is used. The active medic inal principles of native roots such as Golden Seal and Queens root, Stone and Mandrake root, Bloodroot and Black Cherrybark are extracted and preserved by the use of chemically pure, triple refined glycerine. Send to Dr. R. V. Pierce at Buffalo, N. r., for free booklet Which quotes extracts from well-recognized med ical authorities such as Ora BarthOfow, King, ScuddeE, Coe, Elllngwood and host of others, showing that these roots can be deP6nded upon for their curative action i6 all weak states of the stomach, accumulated by indigestion or dyspepsia us we'll 2s iD/zll bilious or liver complaints and in HlTwasting diseases where thero is losSI9Fflesh and gradual running down of tkSstrength and system.
 The cGolGen Medical DlscQYerY makes rich, pure blood and 80 invlgorates and feg0lates the stomacha liver and bowels, and. thr0pgh thsmA-lhe whole system. Thus all skin affections, blotches, pimples and eruptionsas well as scrofulous swell lings and old open running sores or ulcers are cured and healed. In treating old running sores, or ulcers, it is well to in- sure their healing to apply to them Dr. Pierce's ll-Healing Salve. Ifyour drug gist don't happen to have this Salve in stock, send ffty-four cents in postage stamps to Dr. R. V. Pierce, Invalids' Hotel and Surgical Institute, Buffalo, N. Y, and a large box of the "An- Healing Salve [" will reach you by return post.
 You can't afford to accept a secret nos trum as substitute for this non alcoholic, medicine OF KNOWN COMPOSITION, not even though the urgent dealer may thereby make little bigger profit.
 Dr. Plerce's Pleasant Pellets regulate and invigorate stomach, liver and bowels. Sugar-coated, tiny granules, easy to take as candy.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-08-06
LiIlle Hicks Apprehended,

Llllie Hicks, the negro woman who Is charged with knowing all about the Killing of G. c. Richardson in Besse- mer Saturday night, the body. of the at her home, was apprehended today in Birmingham by Deputy Sheriff Cow in. The woman had applied at the the White man who Is under arrest on a charge of murder She was fol- lowed and placed under arrest. She can hardly be distinguished from a the jail some of the statements be- ing very incriminating. Haralson will be given a preliminary trial Mon in Bessemer. He maintains his inno- cence. Richardson was buried today. He was to have been married In the near future.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-08-06
street PrInonera Escape.

After oVerpowerins Street Guard Stasoy Johnson and taxing his pistol from him nine negro prisoners of the city made an escape from the Sloss slag pile on First Avenue and Thirty Second Street Monday morning.
 There were eighteen negro prisoners in the gang but nine showed no ln- cIInation to escape and stayed at work.
 The eighteen men were taken to work early fin the morning near the sloss slag pile and Guard Johnson was the only person in charge.
 While at work two of the negroes, whose names have not been learned, slipped up on the guard and threw their arms about his throat. He was thrown to the ground and, held while
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-08-06
Man.fIeId Sufsers From scIat,.a.

New York, August 5-Mrs. Richard Mansfield has telegraphed from Sara nae Lake to former Judge Ditten- hoefer. counsel for Richard Mansfield, stating that the rumor that MT. Mans field had a serious relapse was un- ture. She says he had an attack of sciatica due to the damp weather. but that he is improving
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-08-06

M. Stewart, First Lieutenant, c. H. Mandy; Second Lieutenant, G. w. Hamilton. A
 Captain Price issued an order yes- terday Squadron Special Order No 2, naming Sergeant Robert H. Man gum, Troop c, as instructor of the guard; Clifford H. Channey as color sergeant, and George w. Beale as snuadrnn clerk
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-08-06
RooseveIt VIII Not Attend.

Saratoga, N. Y., Aug. 5.--It was an- nounced at Grand Army headquarters tonight that President Roosevelt would not attend the national encampment here next month. An invitation was sent to the President who replied that ne would be unable to accept 1t.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-08-06
FOR RENT-sT0REs.

storv brick store centrally located. Foster
 shackelford Co. 2A vandivsr uBilding.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-08-06
For Sale.

a1 800 will buy a nice 5-room house in fine neighborhood. on good sized lot. A good in- vestment or nice home.
 MONTGOMERY REALTY CO,
 1191 1-2 Dexter Ave. Phone 173.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-08-06
WILL SIGN THE BILLS
GOVERNOR CONFER SAYS HE'LL
 STRETCH CONSCIENCE.
Mnsn Meetinx Held i'm Favor of Greater Rirmfngham Measure While Jere King Is Given Great
 Ovation.

Birmingham. August 5.--(Speeial.)- Governor B. B. Conner met with large number of citizens in mass meet ing here this morning for a discussion of the Greater Birmingham bills which were passed by the Legislature and which still await the signatures of the chief executive. Because of the crowd. small and adjournment had to be talk. en to the skating auditorium on Third avenue.
 Jere c. King. representative in the Legislature and author of two of the Crater Birmingham bills, was given regular ovation, cheers and cheers be- ing given whenever his name was mentioned. D. J. Smyer, author Of one of the Birmingham bills, was one of the speakers. He explained his bill at length. Several suburbanites were ernor Conner made speech in which, he declared his intentions of signing the Smyer bill, expressed doubt as to the constitutionality of the King bills. and finally said that he would stretch his. conscience as he had never before done so to sign the bills adopted. He suggested an amendment to the bills so that all of North Birmingham would be taken in and Ensley also, in which cause the belief is expressed that he will sign all the bills touch ing on Greater Birmingham. The meeting was one of the most enthusi- ton will be in Montgomery early to- morrow morning in favor of and against the proposed amendments in- ciuding all of North Birmingham and Ensley in the bills providing for greater city.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-08-06
Charged With An old Murder.

Chief Deputy Sheriff Lucien Brown leaves tomorrow morning for Fort Worth, Texas, where he goes to get Harvey Courson, white man, wanted here for murder, said to have been son is charged with killing a man named McAllister at Greens. a settle ment a few miles west of Birmingham. Requisition papers for Courson were furnished by the Governor.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-08-06
FOR RENT-REsIDENCEs.

FOR RENT-Eight-room residence, Clover dale on gravel drive; city water. electric lights, porcelain bath sanitary connections: ssrvants room and stable and two-acre gar den. $50 month. Cloverdale. care Adver- tiser. 14-u
 FOR RENT-Brick residence, 404 Dexter avenuei convenient to Capitol and business center. Apply to B. M. Washburn, l19 Com merce St. If FOR RENT-From August 1st, broom cot- taRe No 229 & Jackson St. H. F. MARTIN, Secretary. Montgomery Abstract CO tf
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-08-06

FOR SALE--A delivery wagon; in good con- dition: can be worked as either one or two horse Jos. Manegold 6 Co. --l0-tf
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-08-06
FOR, RENT-ROOMS.

FOR RENT-Four room department for housekeeping, new. gas, electric lights also furnished or unfurnished rooms. 24 Pleas ant Avenue Phone 2222. -13-3t
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-08-06
LOST

I,OsT-A ladys gold watch between Grove and High I am a blind man and can't see how to work and will pay liberal reward to the finder O, it. George Farrel Tysons all ley s. Bai'rbridge St.
 T,OsT-Montgomery Fine Blues Company Medal of gold. Liberal reward awaiting the finder Frank Franson, Il Monroe st. lSS